Congratulation for the 60th Chinese National Day!!

October 1 National Day this year is the 60th anniversary of the founding of

the People's Republic of China! 

The military parade would highlight the achievements China has made in

its defense sector during the past six decades and showcase its resolution

to safeguard world and regional peace and stability.

The mass pageant would involve about 200,000 citizens and 60 floats, on

 the theme of the "Motherland and I Marching Together".

On Sept. 30, the eve of National Day, a huge reception, hosted by the State

Council, will be held in the Great Hall of the People.

On the night of Oct. 1, a gala at the Tian'anmen Square is to feature "colorful

performances and a splendid fireworks display", with senior party and

government leaders present.

From Oct. 1 to 3, major parks in Beijing are to host parties and functions to

celebrate National Day.

In addition, an exhibition highlighting China's progress during the past 60

years will be held in the Beijing Exhibition Center near the city zoo over the

last two weeks in September.

Also during that time, a grand musical, "Road to Revival", with a cast of

about 3,200, will be staged at the Great Hall of the People. It will depict the

past 169 years of Chinese history chronologically from the Opium War to

the present.

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