Highlights of Nanjing International Festival of Sweet Osmanthus in 2009, China

1. The opening ceremony of Nanjing International Festival of Sweet Osmanthus in 2009, China
Time: The morning of September 23 (Wednesday)
Place:  The stage of“Sweet Osmanthus King” in Linggu Scenic Area

2. The opening ceremony of “Nanjing Memorial Hall of Anti-Japanese Aviation”
Time: The morning of September 26 (Saturday)
Place: Nanjing Memorial Hall of Anti-Japanese Aviation, Wangjiawan, at the northern foot of the Purple Mountain

3. The concert of symphony with poetry recitation
Time: From October 1 to 3 (10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. -3:00 p.m.), from October 4 to 6 (10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.)

4. Humorous stilt performance 
Time: 10:00a.m.-11:30a.m. from October 2 to October 7
Place: the stage of “Sweet Osmanthus King” in Linggu Scenic Area

5. The exhibition of traditional food made of sweet osmanthus and the Festival of Sweet Osmanthus Food
Time: During the Festival of Sweet Osmanthus
Place: Lawn of Sweet Osmanthus King, and Square in front of the Pine-Wind Pavilion

6. The on-the-spot prize quiz entitled “Romantic Charm of the Ming Dynasty” in the Ming Building at Ming Tomb

Time: During the Festival of Sweet Osmanthus
Place: Inside the Ming Building at Ming Tomb

7. The exhibition of paintings and calligraphic works by old generals of the People’s Republic of China
Time: During the Festival of Sweet Osmanthus
Place: Exhibition Hall of the Ming Tomb Museum 

8. A special photo exhibition for celebrating the 60th anniversary of the founding of PRC
Time: During the Festival of Sweet Osmanthus
Place: Zhongshan Library

9. Revealing the secret of Linggu stone inscriptions
Time: During the Festival of Sweet Osmanthus