The Central Military Commission's condolences to veteran cadres of the troops stationed in Beijing to welcome the Spring Festival were held in Beijing on the 29th. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, watched the performance and extended holiday greetings and New Year blessings to the veteran comrades of the army and retired veteran cadres of the entire army present.
The war songs are loud and clear to welcome the New Year, and the strong army forges ahead on a new journey. As the Spring Festival, a traditional festival of the Chinese nation, is approaching, veteran cadres of the troops stationed in Beijing who have made outstanding contributions to the founding, defense, and construction of New China, as well as national defense and military construction, gathered together at the Chinese Theater to welcome the New Year.
At about 4 o'clock in the afternoon, Xi Jinping came to the middle of the old comrades, and the audience burst into warm applause. Xi Jinping asked about their physical and living conditions with concern, and jointly reviewed the major achievements made by the party, the country, and the army in the past year under the guidance of the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. The veteran comrades unanimously stated that they should unite more closely around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core, adhere to the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, thoroughly implement Xi Jinping Thought on Strengthening the Military, and deeply understand the "two establishments" It is of decisive significance to strengthen the "four consciousnesses", strengthen the "four self-confidences", achieve "two safeguards", implement the Chairman's responsibility system of the Military Commission, strengthen confidence, inspire the spirit, unite and forge ahead, and strive to achieve the centenary anniversary of the founding of the army. We will fight against the tough targets and make new contributions to comprehensively promoting the construction of a powerful country and the great cause of national rejuvenation with Chinese-style modernization.
With the theme of "Learning the Thoughts of Strengthening the Army and Contributing to the Cause of Strengthening the Army", the performance was presented through the original ecological way of the literary and artistic light cavalry serving the soldiers. It vividly reflected the great achievements of the cause of strengthening the army in the new era and fully demonstrated the loyalty of all officers and soldiers to safeguard the core and strive for strength. First-class military spirit. "A new era, a new journey, a new year and new goals", the song and dance "War Song to Welcome the Spring" kicked off the performance, creating a festive and warm festival atmosphere. The situational performance of "Chasing the Light" enthusiastically eulogized the magnificent practice of ideas illuminating the future and striving to create the future, and clearly expressed the determination and will to forge the military soul under the banner of the party. The mixed chorus "Quenched into Steel" demonstrates the new righteousness emerging from deepening the military's political training, and demonstrates the firm belief in consolidating purity and glory and shouldering the mission of strengthening the military. Performances such as the singing "Moment of Advancement" and the dance "Decisive Victory" reflected the troops' ready state of alert and their charging attitude to act upon orders. The chorus and performance of "The Soldier's Distance Called Home," "Mountains and Rivers Engraved," and "Reporting to the People" were exciting and high-spirited, recreating the mission and great love of the people's soldiers in carrying out major tasks such as border defense struggles, emergency rescue and disaster relief, and overseas evacuation, and were full of color. Sing and praise heroes. The newly arranged classic songs "Ode to Yan'an", "Ode to Red Plum Blossoms" and "I am a Soldier" evoke the red memories of revolutionary soldiers, and the short play "Good News" tells the touching story of the military and civilians respecting heroes and role models, spreading the fine tradition of A vivid picture of continuing inheritance and gathering strength of a strong country and military. "A clear love is dedicated to my motherland, chasing dreams on the battlefield and singing the battle song of a strong army." The performance ended with the mixed chorus "A strong army has me", expressing the spirit of anchoring the goal, working hard to overcome difficulties, and constantly creating new prospects for the cause of a strong army. Ambition and ambition. The performance demonstrated the beauty of simplicity, masculinity and majesty, and reflected the new atmosphere of a strong military culture.
Zhang Youxia, He Weidong, Liu Zhenli, Miao Hua and Zhang Shengmin watched together.
Also watching the performance were leaders from various departments of the Central Military Commission, relevant military units stationed in Beijing, and representatives of military officers and soldiers.
(CCTV reporter Zhang Wei, Xu Shaobing, Zhang Jianqing, Bu Xiaoqiang, Li Bin, Huang Xianwen, Zhang Qi, photography, Li Gang)