Economic Daily:
We know that over 60,000 Beijing citizens will take part in the mass pageantry on Oct. 1. What are the selection standards for those participants as well as their ages and occupations? Thank you.
Pang Wei:
Thanks for your question. Many people would like to attend the mass pageantry. It's a way to express their sense of achievement, happiness and pride. We selected the participants from all walks of life, professions and ethnic groups in order to showcase the different characteristics of the general public in the new era. They include workers, farmers, teachers, students, doctors, deliverymen, and the handicapped. The so-called Xicheng Dama (middle-aged women in Xicheng district) as well as Chaoyang citizens (passionate volunteers in Chaoyang district) are also included. It covers all age groups, ageing from 6 to 66. Thank you.
Guangming Daily:
We've heard that the concepts of "Lighting up" and "Moving up" with a "Three-dimensional Effect" were used in this year's grand celebrations. Can you give us more information about these concepts?
Pang Wei:
To be specific, we will improve the lighting of the buildings near Tiananmen Square, and set up stage props to present the show and fireworks in a multi-dimensional way. Moreover, the performances will focus on audience interaction in a bid to liven people up and present a grand and magnificent National Day celebration gala. Thank you.
People's Daily:
According to earlier introductions, public participation is a key feature in this year's celebrations. Can you give us more details?
Pang Wei:
Participants in the celebrations are from various professions, ethnic groups, regions and age groups. There are many touching stories in our behind-the-scenes preparatory work. We will make those stories public after the National Day celebrations. Thank you.
CGTN:
We were deeply impressed by the passionate volunteers at each grand event. Mr. Xiong Zhuo said that the smiling faces of volunteers best display Beijing's image, and he mentioned that a large number of volunteers are participating in this year's event. Mr. Xiong, can you give us more details on the volunteers?
Xiong Zhuo:
Volunteers have contributed to every event in our National Day celebrations. During the mass pageantry and grand gala, the volunteers' main tasks are to help people with directions, give assistance to those in need, and handle emergencies during each event. Besides the mass pageantry and gala, volunteers will also help with the park tours and at the achievements exhibition. They will help maintain order, answer inquiries and give assistance to the elderly and disabled. The largest number of volunteers, nearly 150,000, will mainly help with the city operations. They are either city volunteers, who will serve Beijing citizens and tourists in populated areas such as tourist attractions, transportation hubs, and commercial spaces, or other volunteers who will help people with directions in transportation hubs, subway stations and on buses.
