Shows, tours and film as China marks 90 years since the end of the Long March
China’s ruling Communist Party is marking 90 years since the end of the Long March with exhibitions, tours, film and television productions as it tries to mobilise the nation to contribute to its vision for the future. Ahead of the October 22 anniversary, commemorative activities are under way to promote the history of the Long March and revive its “spirit”. The Long March was an epic retreat…
China is commemorating the 90th anniversary of the end of the Long March with a range of exhibitions, tours, films, and television productions. The Long March was a 10,000km retreat by the Red Army, which lasted from 1934 to 1936, to evade Kuomintang forces during the civil war. President Xi Jinping called for a "new Long March" in 2016, referring to the current goal of achieving the two centenary goals and realizing the Chinese dream of great rejuvenation.
Exhibitions showcasing historical photographs and relics are open in museums across Beijing, including "Promoting the Great Long March Spirit, Embarking on the Long March of the New Era". A documentary series titled Three Days in Zunyi, which highlights the importance of the Zunyi Conference, was released. The Red Army Long March Library opened in Luzhou, Sichuan, where the Red Army spent the most time during the trek.
A tour retracing the steps of the Red Army in Gansu province is aimed at young Chinese. In Shanghai, the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra performed a special concert, including the world premiere of a new piece commissioned for the anniversary. Several new Long March-themed films are set to premiere during the National Day holiday.
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