With just one hour left for the V-day parade marking the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, mini buses designed especially for veterans are ready for the grand event Thursday morning.
Each mini bus is decorated with relieves detailing house harmony and accomplishments China has gained in the past few decades.
For safety concerns, each seat has fitted with two safety belts.
The veterans will board on at around 08:50.
After arrived in Beijing one week ago, veterans have been treated to art performances and exquisite cuisines.
They sat close to each other and recalled the days they fought against the Japanese aggressors together with their comrades. They also took pictures with each other to commemorate the gathering.
The veterans, who will ride in mini buses in two formations, representing both the anti-Japanese forces led by the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Kuomintang (KMT) Party.
The veterans' average age is 90 and they all live on the Chinese mainland.
They served in the CPC's anti-Japanese forces, including the Eighth Route Army, New Fourth Army, Northeast China Anti-Japanese United Forces and South China Guerrillas.
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