A Princeton initiative to grow and reward tourism took an unexpected turn this week, when a banner representing the Russian flag was hoisted in the town91裸聊视频檚 core.

Municipal hall received numerous calls from residents throughout the day, Thursday, May 2, inquiring about the move,.

91裸聊视频淭his is not a political statement,91裸聊视频� CAO Lyle Thomas told the Spotlight.

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Princeton Welcomes the World is the moniker for the new branding program, which Thomas said grew from the realization that people from around the globe have visited the community over the past four years.

If they91裸聊视频檝e dropped by the visitor centre on Bridge Street, and signed the guest book indicating their home country, there will be a banner on one of the main streets91裸聊视频� new lamp posts, representing that nation.

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He admitted no one anticipated a backlash when one of the first banners raised was Russian.

91裸聊视频淎 number of people have voiced concern, but I would also temper that with the fact that a number of people have said they want to support the Russian flag.

Approximately 40 countries will be recognized when all the banners are in place, and they will remain over the summer, Thomas added.

He said each banner costs approximately $175 to produce and is covered by grant funding.

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