Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – A Spring Festival performance by the Central Military Commission to extend greetings to retired military personnel stationed in Beijing was held at the China Theater on the afternoon of January 6th. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, watched the performance and extended festive greetings and New Year wishes to the retired military personnel present and to all retired military cadres.
With the Spring Festival approaching, Beijing, the capital, is filled with a festive atmosphere and peace. The China Theater was brimming with joy. Retired military personnel stationed in Beijing who made outstanding contributions to the establishment, defense, and construction of the new China and to national defense and military development gathered together to celebrate the New Year.
At around 4 p.m., Xi Jinping joined the retired personnel, and the entire audience erupted in enthusiastic applause. Xi Jinping warmly interacted with them, exchanging greetings and inquiring about their health and living conditions. Together, they reviewed the extraordinary journey and significant achievements of the Party, the country, and the military over the past year. The veteran comrades unanimously expressed their determination to unite more closely around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, adhere to the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, thoroughly implement Xi Jinping's thought on strengthening the military, deeply understand the decisive significance of the "two establishments," resolutely uphold the "two safeguards," implement the Chairman of the Central Military Commission's responsibility system, carry forward glorious traditions, maintain their political integrity, strengthen their convictions, and forge ahead courageously to contribute to the timely achievement of the centenary goal of the People's Liberation Army and the high-quality advancement of national defense and military modernization.
"The flag leads the way, unity and struggle move forward! Forged in the furnace, stronger with each passing year!" The mixed chorus "Eternal Glory" opened the performance with its resounding melody. The performance was permeated with the distinct themes of revitalizing the military through training and forging a new spirit, and striving towards the centenary goal. It highlighted the new look of political building of the military, the new progress in modernization, and the new achievements in combat readiness, expressing the shared aspirations of all officers and soldiers to firmly uphold the core leadership and resolutely obey commands. The instrumental and choral performances of "The More Steel, the Stronger the Spirit" and the performance song "War Is Just Around the Corner" focused on the intense training and combat readiness of the troops, vividly reflecting the officers and soldiers' sense of responsibility and determination to be ready for battle and win. The situational performance of "The Long March" enthusiastically praised the heroic spirit of the Red Army soldiers in overcoming all difficulties and defeating all powerful enemies, inspiring them to carry forward the great spirit of the Long March and embark on a new Long March in the new era. A medley of classic songs such as "Holding a Gun, Heart Towards the Party," "The Division Commander Has a Bed, the Green Army Blanket," and "Song of Comrades-in-Arms" celebrated the fine traditions of our Party and our army, showcasing the passing down of the red gene from generation to generation. The ethnic song and dance "United Hearts and Shared Rhythm" praised the border guards and people of all ethnic groups working together to strengthen border defense and create a happy life, expressing their deep affection for the Party and their love for the motherland. The short drama "The Call of the Red Star" used a cross-time dialogue between young officers and soldiers and Red Army soldiers to embody the spirit of remembering the original aspiration and mission and consolidating the pure and glorious bloodline inheritance. The performance song "Warmth" fully embodies the Commander-in-Chief's deep affection for the grassroots and his care for officers and soldiers, demonstrating the unwavering belief of all officers and soldiers in aligning themselves with the Party and striving to build a strong military. The mixed chorus "Marching Forward Under the Party's Banner," with its lyrics "We enter a new world, we follow you to victory," vividly expresses the People's Army's determination and will to create a new situation in building a strong military and to fulfill the various tasks entrusted by the Party and the people. The entire performance was refreshing and uplifting, showcasing the vibrant spirit of military arts serving the military, the grassroots, and the officers and soldiers.
Zhang Shengmin watched the performance.
Also watching the performance were leaders from various departments of the Central Military Commission, relevant military units stationed in Beijing, and representatives of officers and soldiers.
