Tonight in celebration of the countries participating in the 2008 Beijing Olympic games, the Empire state building will be decked in the following colors by country: [Official page] [via]
North side:
Red/White/Blue – France
West side:
Red/Blue/White – Great Britain
South side:
Red/Red/Green – Portugal
East side:
Green/White/Orange – India
This display started yesterday with the four sides alternating between U.S. and Chinese colors. By official accounts 38 countries will be honored this way over a period of 10 days.
If any inquisitive readers happen to get a picture or video of this unique tribute, we will gladly feature it here on Über Desi.
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