CCTV:

Mass pageantry always attracts widespread attention in major national celebrations. Based on the earlier introduction, we feel that this year's mass pageantry will be refreshing to the audience. Can you please give us details about what the considerations are in regard to the overall design? Thank you.

Xiao Xiangrong:

The overall design of this year's mass pageantry aims to highlight a combination of its narrative and thematic features. As our 36 formations, 70 sets of floats, and 100,000 people pass through the Tiananmen Square and Chang'an Avenue, a living epic will be unfolded to demonstrate the PRC's 70 years of its great endeavor to rise towards prosperity. There are three features in this year's mass pageantry:

First, this year's mass pageantry consists of people from all walks of life. It will cover a broader swath of society than that of any other previous mass pageantry so that their different lives can be represented and told by the people who truly live them.

Second, there will be more interactions this year than that of any other previous pageantry. 

Third, this year's mass pageantry will feature more diverse ways of people expressing their love for their country. Every single person as well as every formation will have their unique way of celebrating China's 70th birthday.

As for the core design concept, first, we have reinforced the nature of the mass pageantry to highlight the role of the people. As we believe that stories should be told by the ones who truly live it, we have made sure that all 36 formations have their own unique features. Second, we stress the importance of true feelings. Our director team has participated in every formation over 200 times, so that they can communicate directly with the participants and stimulate their true feelings. Third, we adhere to our aesthetic style of simplicity rather than using advanced technology or sophisticated performances. We are focusing on the people, looking to bring out emotions which best fit different people's identity and outlook. 

The people-centered, true feelings-oriented approach and simple style are the common goals of the creative team and the Beijing executive team.

Xiao Xiangrong:

Our opening with many highlights can be deemed as a pure, peaceful, divine, aesthetic and perfect start. We can all wait in anticipation.

We have two super big float formations. One is the reverence formation to show our respect to the revolutionary predecessors of the People's Republic of China; and the other one is formed by 34 gorgeous and resplendent floats representing 34 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions, in China displaying their distinct achievements.

We also have three scenario formations which represent the turning points in the magnificent historic course of the past 70 years. Over the past year, we have worked and lived with 100,000 ordinary citizens preparing for a grand parade. Thank you. 

Zhang Ge:

All the speakers today participated in the organization and preparation of the activity and we have the same feeling - that all the National Day celebrations are held to express our deep love for our country and Party. Compared with previous celebrations, I think the mass parade this time can express the ordinary people's true feelings of freedom, vitality, happiness and liveliness.