Celebrate the Centenary of the Communist Party of China (CPC)

The celebrations of the centenary of the CPC that caught world attention have come to a successful end. More than 700 teachers and students from CUEB participated in the volunteer service work of the art performance and ceremony marking the centenary of the CPC, successfully completed the major political task assigned by the Party Central Committee, and let the youth bloom in the struggle and dedication!

Art performance: Sing the praises of the Great Journey of the CPC

On the evening of June 28, a large-scale epic show "The Great Journey" was held in the National Stadium to celebrate the centenary of the CPC. 260 teachers and students from CUEB participated in the chorus which is composed by more than 1000 college students and successfully completed the performance task.

CUEB Chorus has been consistent in pursuing high-standard training with strict requirement. To ensure a successful performance of high quality, CUEB Party Committee attached great importance to the activity. First, the school set up an ad hoc team led by relevant heads in time to collaborate with superior departments; second, school leaders held a mobilization meeting to emphasize coordination in offering services between departments and security in mind, mentality, food, nucleic acid testing and other matters; and third, the school also imparted revolution traditions and strength to students by conducting Party history learning and education along with the rehearsal, solidly advancing preparation of the performance. 

Activity on site

In 30 days of semi-closed training from May 30, the Chorus finished vocals and action rehearsal of 13 songs. Even on hot days, the crew feared neither hardship nor fatigue but endeavor to practice in a tight schedule.

Rehearsal

On June 3 and 11, Director Group visited CUEB to inspect the Chorus’ performance and gave highly praises after watching the rehearsal.

Starting off

CUEB Party Secretary Han Xianzhou and Vice President Sun Haozhe saw the Chorus off. Encouraged by the concern of school leaders, faculties and students determined to try their best to render a good performance to the century-old CPC as youngsters.

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In this gala, CUEB faculties and students participated in the performance of all four parts. They sang with passion during the brilliant 150 minutes, fully displaying college students’ high-spirited image and the youth’s promise of forging ahead with the Party. 

Volunteers’ feelings

Wang Yan, an undergraduate of Grade 2020 from Business Administration major of College of Business Administration: I feel so honored to live in such a glorious age and participate in the epic show “The Great Journey” to mark the Centenary of CPC. In the National Stadium, we celebrated the Party’s birthday together with 20 thousand audiences including choir members from 28 universities in Beijing. I hope that youngsters of this age can all contribute to the country with revolutionary sincerity.

Jin Kun, an undergraduate of Grade 2020 from Business English major of School of Foreign Studies: As the CPC reaches its one hundredth anniversary, we have the opportunity to witness its time-honored journey in which hard-won success has been made after gaining numerous achievements. We are both audience and participants. While holding the Party Flag and National Flag, passion wells up in mind and we realize that there would be no new China without the CPC. When the country was in grave peril, the Party made efforts to turn the tide, and when the country lagged behind, it conquered all difficulties to achieve rejuvenation. Today, as youth of a new age, we should take national rejuvenation as our own responsibility and struggle to put in our own efforts.

Ma Tianyi, an undergraduate of Grade 2020 from Public Administration major of School of Urban Economics and Public Administration: Passionate song ringing, fireworks rocketed into the sky, displaying the number 100 over the Stadium. At the stage, sparks concentrated until forming a Party emblem pattern, unveiling the beginning of the gala. “Navigate! The great Communist Party of China!” Along with the theme song “Navigation”, a 16-meter gold Party emblem rose with radiance and 10 huge red flags emerged among bursts of applause and singing. The Communist Party of China is a navigator of the new era, and I am willing to march forward with its steps.

Zhang Zhekai, an undergraduate of Grade 2020 from Data and Econometric Analysis major of the International School of Economics and Management: During more than a month of hard preparation and organization, I was a team leader in this event, taking charge of organizing rehearsals, nucleic acid testing and filling in health information. In the process of working together, my team members and I have always maintained optimistic attitude. It is our honor to let our voices ring through the National Stadium. At the same time, we also felt passionate. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the CPC. The Communist Party of China will have countless centennial! We will work with the party and the motherland to make countless great journeys!

Volunteer support: Warm service, light up the city

On May 6, to celebrate the Centenary of the Founding of the CPC, the Service Guarantee Volunteer Group of CUEB, composed of 352 teachers and students, was formally established.

Activity on site

According to the relevant requirements of the Volunteer Headquarters, 352 volunteers of CUEB were organized into 1 volunteer team, 5 big groups, and 33 small groups. As for the job assignment, volunteers of CUEB were mainly distributed in 3 categories and 15 positions, servicing on Tian’anmen Square. The service locations include the service headquarters on square, Gong Yixiqiao, Song Jiazhuang, Capital Museum, Qianmen East Road, The Forbidden City, Beijing Zhongshan Park, east and west sides of the roads on Tian’anmen square, the Beijing Working People’s Cultural Palace, Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall, east and west Chang’ an Avenue. Volunteers of CUEB were responsible for assisting the staff, assembly and registration of participants, order keeping, route guidance, safety inspections, and volunteer supplies. The volunteers of CUEB are a force with more service forces, the most abundant service positions, and the widest range of services among the participants of the Volunteer Command department for the celebration.

Training

Before the first general training, Sun Haozhe, Vice President of CUEB gave a speech to mobilize the volunteer. All volunteers were deeply motivated and expressed that they would conscientiously accomplish their tasks, including training, job docking, and site surveys with an attitude of excellence to ensure the smooth development of the event.

Setting off

After 256 hours of professional training, 5280 hours of general training, 1584 hours of joint training rehearsal, 6 headquarters-level work coordination conferences, and 38 on-site surveys, the volunteers of CUEB finally completed the tasks with warm smile and good service on July 1. They were praised by the employers and the volunteer command center. It showed the demeanor that contemporary youth wrote the story of Lei Feng in the new era with practical actions, and gave best wishes to the party’s centenary birthday. 

Testimonials

Bi Jinglong, an undergraduate of Grade 2018, majoring in Assets Assessment from School of Public Finance and Taxation said: “I was born in a family of Party members. When my parents were young, they were called to Qinghai to help with the construction of western part of motherland. I was influenced by the atmosphere of revolutionary spirit since I was young. I signed up to join the capital youth volunteer team and I hoped to contribute to the party and the country. I trained strictly and follow the guidance. ‘A country will be full of hope and have a great tomorrow only when its younger generations have ideals, ability, and a strong sense of responsibility.’ Taking over the predecessors and making contributions to the next generation is also our goal.”

Zhang Xiao, a post-graduate of Grade 2020 majoring in Human Resource Development and Talent Cultivation from School of Labor Economics: Greet my motherland with good night and salute the Red Boat Spirit with my loyalty to the Party. As a young member of the CPC, from a team leader of the 70th anniversary celebration of the PRC's founding to a deputy team leader and a liaison of the centenary celebration of the CPC, the place of service and my responsibilities have changed but my confidence to finish every task perfectly and hope to establish the best image of CUEB with youth and passion have not changed. There will be many 100th anniversaries of the CPC in the future, but the title “Youth” belongs to us forever.

Zou Mengzhao, a post-graduate of Grade 2020 majoring in Interpreting from the School of Foreign Studies: Living in this prosperous time, it’s my honor to participate in the celebration to work with teachers and students and celebrate the Centenary of the CPC with hundreds of thousands of people at Tian’anmen Square. As a member of the CPC, I’m proud of the prosperous China and determine to learn from outstanding CPC members, hoping to contribute to the volunteer activity.

Li Weiting, an undergraduate of Grade 2018 majoring in Insurance (Actuarial Studies) from the School of Finance: I was born in a military family. My grandfather was one of the Chinese People’s Volunteers (CPV) of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. Growing up in such an atmosphere, I have always been loyal to my country and the Party. It’s my honor to be a deputy team leader of material group in this celebration to coordinate the whole group members and convey instructions. As a volunteer, I can contribute a part of youth strength by managing these materials in the important development moment of my country.