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Thousands of couples line up to register on Aug 8
(China Daily)
Updated: 2009-08-12 11:50

It was a doubly exciting time for thousands of couples in Beijing on Aug 8.

Not only was it the first anniversary for the opening ceremony of last year's Beijing Olympic Games, it was also the eighth day of the eighth month, a significant pairing of auspicious numbers believed to bring good luck in the Chinese culture.

Thousands of couples decided to register as husband and wife on the special date.

The city's staff at the marriage registry said they understood the significance of the date and tried their best to accommodate them.

(Legal Evening News)