Dear MEL School’s Topic Readers,
Blue sky vanishes
immediately after Beijing's massive parade
What are Beijingers
longing for the most? Any event of national pride, such as APEC summit or anniversary
military parade which just took place on Sep. 3rd.
Why? Beijing is so
infamous for its badly polluted gray sky. Beijingers usually suffer from heavy smog
and can’t see blue sky or enjoy breathable fresh air.
However, when the nation’s
capital hosts an event of significance to draw attention from the world, it
bans the use of cars, order employees of all businesses to take day offs and
shut down air-polluting factories for days.
Because of these
decisive measures, the residents can then enjoy not only sudden holidays but
also blue sky and no traffic for a short period of time. They call such
precious blue sky “APEC blue” or “Parade blue,” which now also refer something
doesn’t last long, such a love affair or fad.
Unfortunately,
just like a daydream, the usual is back the day after the event.
Enjoy comparing
the photos of Beijing sky before and after the massive parade.
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