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銆€銆€China's capital Beijing is ready for an array of celebrations including a parade and an evening party marking the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, which falls on Oct. 1.
銆€銆€"We achieved our goals after four rounds of rehearsals and are basically ready for the celebrations", said Beijing Vice Mayor Ji Lin on Thursday at a news briefing on the celebrations.
銆€銆€"The four rounds of rehearsals helped the organizers to solve problems in the gala events", Ji said.
銆€銆€Four rounds of rehearsals were staged at Tian'anmen from Aug. 29 to Sept. 18.
銆€銆€Ji said the mass pageant is made up of 36 formations and six performing groups involving about 100,000 citizens. They will be complemented by 60 simulated floats, and a background performance involving 80,000 primary and middle school students.
銆€銆€The highlights of the evening party will include fireworks display which will last for 33 minutes.
銆€銆€The city will also host various cultural activities including singing and dancing and speech contests and drama shows, which will be held in about 1,000 parks on Oct. 2 and 3, Ji said.
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