CPC to hold a series of events for centenary celebrations

A series of events will be held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Details of the activities were announced at a press conference held by the CPC Central Committee on Tuesday.

The activities include an ongoing Party-wide campaign on CPC history learning and education. A grand gathering will be held, during which President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission will deliver an important speech.

Xi will also present the July 1 Medal and certificate to Party members who have made remarkable contributions.

The CPC Central Committee will honor outstanding Party members, exemplary Party workers, and advanced community-level Party organizations. A commemorative medal will be awarded to those who have been Party members for 50 years or more and have consistently performed well in their roles.

Visits will be paid to the homes of Party members who received various forms of honor and commendation, those who live in difficulties, the veterans, as well as the families of the revolutionary martyrs and Party members who died on duty.

Major theme exhibitions will be held to showcase the CPC’s journey in the past century, as well as its achievements and experience. A major theatrical performance will be hosted. Seminars and symposiums on theoretical study will also be organized.

Documentaries, special programs, TV dramas, music, dances and films will be created and promoted. Major publications, including a book on the CPC’s 100-year history, will be compiled and released.

Party-themed publicity and education activities will be carried out for the public nationwide. Various celebrations have been scheduled across China, especially at places of great significance in the history of the CPC.

Xinhua News Agency