80 years later, the Great Hall of People still shakes with defiance.
The gala Victory of Justice, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. With the theme of “Remembering History, Honoring the Martyrs, Cherishing Peace, and Building the Future,” the gala took the major historical milestones and scenes of the Eastern Front of the World Anti-Fascist War as its main thread. It highlighted the role of the Communist Party of China as the pillar of strength in the national war of resistance, paid solemn tribute to the revolutionary martyrs who fought heroically in the war, fully demonstrated China’s firm commitment to safeguarding world peace and security, and proclaimed the eternal truth that justice will prevail, peace will prevail, and the people will prevail.
Production
Great Hall of People as character—architecture meets propaganda.
Direction
Zhou/Han duo stage history like opera, not documentary.
Director
Zhou Liya
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