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UPDATED: 17:13, July 19, 2004
Beijingers to embrace Disney on ice
People in the Chinese capital Beijing can take a break from the summer heat to enjoy a Disney ice road show from Tuesday to Saturday.
The show commemorates the 100th birthday of Walt Disney, founder of the Walt Disney Company, who was born on December 5, 1901, in Chicago, the United States.
The man who made Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck the most famous animated characters in the world died in 1966 aged 65. He is remembered as a pioneering animator.
Over 60 stars from 12 Disney cartoons, including Mickey, Pinocchio, Snow White, Lion King, Mulan, Aladdin and Toy Story, will appear in the Beijing street show.
The show will be staged in the Capital Gymnasium.
Source: Xinhua
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