A National Flag Made from Cherries in Liaoning Province

The students made the cherry grower's dream come true in their own way. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Dalian University of Science and Technology students made a seven-meter-long and 4.7-meter-wide "five-starred red flag" with nearly 500 kilograms of cherries in Dalian, Liaoning province.

The students got to know cherry grower Yan Chuanhong, from the rural area of Lushunkou district, when doing volunteer work.

Students started making a star with yellow-colored cherries. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

After learning that the 74-year-old had a dream of going to the flag-raising ceremony in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, but that he felt too old to make such a long journey, the students made this special flag for him.

Dalian is a famous cherry-growing area in China. Tourists are expected to enjoy delicious cherries in Dalian till mid-July.

The "cherry flag" is seven meters long and 4.7 meters wide. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Students used nearly 500 kilograms of cherries to make the "national flag". [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]