On January 1, 2019, President Bai Jie, Director Han Zhanming and other leaders on duty of the Capital Museum, along with the on-duty 11th Squadron of the 3rd Division of the Chinese Armed Police Force's Beijing Municipal Corps attended a solemn flag-raising ceremony to usher in the new year.

Watched by the leaders and staff of the Museum, the flag-bearers marched out of the museum to raise the national flag in a sharp wind. After returning to the Ceremony Hall, the staff lined up and passionately sang the national anthem. 

Director Han Zhanming extended his gratitude to the staff and 11th Squadron for their persistence and industrious work in providing high-quality services for visitors. He then wished everyone a happy new year.

Before the official opening of the museum in the new year, Director Han Zhanming walked outside the building to extend his best wishes for the coming year to people waiting to visit the museum and gave them copies of Brief History of Beijing as a gift.

On the first day of the new year, the Museum organized instructors to present visitors with a copy of Brief History of Beijing. Besides, the Museum also prepared puzzles, "IN Reading City" experiencing activity and an assembled toy for children at the kids activity center.

The leaders and staff of the Museum greeted friends from home and abroad with enthusiasm, demonstrating their willingness to sincerely devote themselves to present fascinating exhibitions and colorful events for visitors and their delight in celebrating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. 

Photographers: Liang Gang, Li Xinyue

Volunteer Photographers: Luo Yanping, Hu Jianxin