A flag-raising ceremony was held in Beijing's Tiananmen Square to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China

China News Service, Beijing, October 1 (Reporter Xu Jing) A flag-raising ceremony was held in Beijing's Tiananmen Square on October 1. More than 101,000 people from all over the world gathered in the square to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

In the early morning of that day, many people gathered in Tiananmen Square. Gulimire Abdulrexiti from Kashgar, Xinjiang took photos with her friends. Talking about the changes in her hometown, she said that now more and more locals can communicate in Mandarin. The Yuepuhu County Sports Activity Center often holds international competitions, and people can see high-level competitions at their doorstep.

Currently, Gulimire Abdurexiti is a sophomore at Hebei Judicial Police Vocational College. She said, "The training and study at the university are busy and fulfilling. I hope to take on my own responsibilities in the future and become the pride of my family."

"My biggest wish is that my family will be safe and the motherland will be prosperous." 74-year-old Zhang Guigang came to Beijing from Shandong with his wife and grandson to watch the flag raising. He said that with the in-depth implementation of the rural revitalization strategy, rural infrastructure has been continuously improved, and farmers' lives have become increasingly prosperous. Zhang Kewei, Zhang Guigang's grandson, said that the journey was much smoother than expected. From the high-speed rail station to Tiananmen Square, many green channels and assistance services were provided for the elderly along the way, making travel convenient and fast.

At 6:06, the trumpeter blew the flag-raising horn, and the flag-raising ceremony officially began. The members of the national flag guard marched across the Jinshui Bridge with majestic steps, walked under the flagpole, and lined up around the flagpole.

"Salute to - the national flag -!" Following the loud command, the solemn "March of the Volunteers" sounded, and the flag raiser raised the five-star red flag high. The audience paid attention and sang the national anthem in unison.

At 6:10, the five-star red flag was raised to the top of the flagpole. Later, thousands of peace doves soared over Tiananmen Square.

“Coming to Tiananmen Square to watch the flag-raising this year gives me an extra responsibility,” said Ma Yuan, who entered graduate school this fall and became a student counselor. The exploration technology and engineering major she studied as an undergraduate may seem niche, but it is full of charm and is an important technical support for building an energy powerhouse. Young people must flexibly master new skills such as AI and promote professional transformation and upgrading.

"Tiananmen Square is particularly brilliant and magnificent on National Day." Zhang Lei, a native of Shanxi, went to work in Beijing after graduating from university and has been working in the Internet field for five years. He said that under the wave of new technologies, he is confident about the prospects of the industry.

"Life in Beijing is very happy." University student Li Yutong rode a shared bicycle from Sanlitun to the vicinity of Tiananmen Square. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring the city, visiting exhibitions and watching performances. She said that during holidays, Beijing's rich cultural and tourism activities not only provide spiritual nourishment, but also provide emotional value, allowing her to continue to gain strength on the way forward. (over)