Practice makes perfect for flag party on eve of Year of the Monkey

Updated: 2016-02-07 22:09

(chinadaily.com.cn)

Practice makes perfect for flag party on eve of Year of the Monkey

The National Flag Guard comes into sight for the waiting crowds. [Photo by Yan Dongjie/chinadaily.com.cn]

Practice makes perfect for flag party on eve of Year of the Monkey

Li Mingkui, the leading guard, prepares to raise the flag when the national anthem rings out. [Photo by Yan Dongjie/chinadaily.com.cn]

Practice makes perfect for flag party on eve of Year of the Monkey

As the flag rises together with the sun, people and the flag guards salute. [Photo by Yan Dongjie/chinadaily.com.cn]

Practice makes perfect for flag party on eve of Year of the Monkey

Day and night, soldiers take turns to protect the flag. [Photo by Yan Dongjie/chinadaily.com.cn]