On this anniversary,festivities include open air concerts,speeches and a grand fireworks finale on Monday night.

VOA: standard.2009.11.09

The festivities concluded with performances by musicians,Sting,John Legend, The Roots and several other acts.

VOA: standard.2010.04.25

"Just the festivities,the idea that this is the birthplace of Christ, and you get to see all the historic places and share it with people from around the world;

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

Organizers of the anniversary events say they want the festivities to connect with ordinary people to show that it was people power, with the help of reform-minded political leaders, that brought down the Wall and changed the course of history.

VOA: standard.2009.11.09

Organizers of the events say they want the festivities to connect with ordinary people to show that it was people power, with the help of reform minded political leaders, that brought down the Wall and changed the course of history.

VOA: standard.2009.11.09