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Chinese constitution as coming of age gifts

(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2011-03-05 19:05

A student appears on stage in traditional Chinese costume during the adult ceremony on March 4, 2011. [Photo/cqsb.cqnews.net]

On Friday, 2,300 high school students in Chongqing celebrated their adult ceremony and received Constitution of the People’s Republic of China as a gift.

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The students vowed to try their best to be good citizens who can help others and benefit society. Parents and teachers expressed good wishes for the young students.

Some traditional Chinese rituals were adopted for the ceremony.