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On the north side of the square is Tiananmen Gate which leads to the Forbidden City.  In the middle is Mao's picture, looking down over Tiananmen Square.

Every morning and evening there is a large ceremony for the raising and lowering of the flag in front of Tiananmen Gate.

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