(22 Jul 1998) T/I: 10:31:54


Thousands of people had their say on designs for a new Chinese National Theatre, taking advantage of a rare example of democracy. Forty-four desings and small-scale models went on display at Beijing's Museum of Chinese Revolutioniary History at the start of a week-long exhibition, during which the public was invited to vote for their favourite design. Beijing leaders will choose the final design by mid-August. The theatre, expected to cost more than three billion yuan (US$4 million) will be one of the most prestigious structures to be built in communist China.

SHOWS:

BEIJING, CHINA 19/7
Exterior of Tiananmen Square pan to Museum of National History,
Medium of billboard advertising exhibition of National Theatre models, Visitors entering exhibit,
Wide people looking,
CU same,
Various,
SOT: Exhibition goer, in Mandarin : "The National Theatre will symbolize the heart of cultural activities for our nation. We should cherish the breath and spirit of our culture".
SOT: Visiting architect, in Mandarin : "A theatre is a theatre, a concert hall is a concert hall, why put them all together into such a big and complicated project?"
Various shots of exhibit,
Exteriors of construction site,
Pan from labourers to future theatre area,
Wide of future site with Great Hall of People in background

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