Thursday, October 19, 2006

Peace on Tiananmen Square










When you look at Tiananmen Square today, it's hard to believe it was the site of a brutal massacre. Like the mall in Washington D.C., it is a place where children play and people gather-- as long as they don't talk politics. Above: Children flying kites, with Mao's larger than life picture in the background.

Below: woman selling small Chinese flags.

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1 comment:

Ruth W. said...

Hi Roz, I have no doubt that you are homesick, especially this time of the year. I had the pleasure of spending a week in your home town last week, and the colors were just beginning to change. You do live in a very beautiful area, but still, I think I would rather experience what you are experiencing

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