MARKING A MILESTONE
The grand finale to the celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in Beijing's Tiananmen Square was a grand gala on the evening of October 1.
The 90-minute tribute started at 8 p.m. with a magnifi cent spectacle of 70 columns of synchronized fi reworks exploding in the night sky to mark the PRC's 70th anniversary. People of different ages and ethnicities and from all walks of life joined in, cheering.
The gala showcased performances by both professional artists and public talent. An orchestra offered an acoustic feast, combined with visual delights on mobile screens and fi reworks.
(Photos by Xinhua News Agency )
1. People take part in the gala in Tiananmen Square in Beijing to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China on October 1
5. The Chinese characters “Long live the people” fl icker in the night sky
2. Large crowds participate in the evening gala
3. Performers during the evening gala
4. Fireworks explode during the grand evening gala