The Drum and Bell Towers should sound once again |
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From the Archives (Beijing Baihuabao, Oct.19,1937)
The Drum and Bell Towers are located just outside of the Di’anmen Gate. During the Qing Dynasty the Drum and Bell Towers sounded every morning and evening. But when China became a Republic, this stopped. There was a recent debate in Beijing to use the Drum and Bell Tower like it had previously been used in the past. Mayor Wang is said to have given his personal support. A letter is now being written to the Beijing Municipal Government and the local city management (a Japanese dominated institution). |
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