On the occasion of the upcoming 20th CPC National Congress, Beihang University organized over 70 colorful activities from October 1st to 3rd to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, enrich students' holiday life and create a joyful and warm festive atmosphere, in which more than 5,000 people participated.

On the morning of October 1st, the Five-starred Red Flag was raised at both campuses of Beihang, with more than 500 teachers and students singing the national anthem aloud together and wishing the great motherland prosper and flourish.

A gala aimed to celebrate the National Day and the 70th anniversary of Beihang University was held at the stadium of both campuses, attracting over 1,500 students to actively participate in. The three-day gala was comprised of six parts, including basket shooting, hula hooping, shuttlecock kicking, soccer playing, pitch-pot and archery.

More than 300 students joined in the outward bound activities and gym contests organized by the university, where they gained happiness and classmate camaraderie through communication, cooperation and struggling.

Over 1,800 students visited the Air and Space Museum.

Moreover, the Schools organized students to visit Tiananmen Square, Museum of the Communist Party of China and other educational tourism spots, which not only enriched students’ holiday, but also strengthened their belief, passion and love for the country and the Party.

Forging ahead in the new era, Beihang students will always carry forward the spirit of serving the nation in the fields of aeronautics and astronautics, win the best results the youth today are supposed to get, and work hard to welcome the 20th CPC National Congress.

Reported by Wang Meng and Hu Tianhao

Reviewed by Song Xiaodong

Edited by Jia Aiping

Translated by Wen Li