Sept. 3 commemorations honor sacrifice, celebrate peace

In addition to the massive military parade in Beijing on Sept. 3, China and communities worldwide also marked the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War with ceremonies, concerts, exhibitions and tributes honoring history and peace.

Residents observe an aerial flag-guard formation flying over a hutong during a military parade that commemorated the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti‑Fascist War in Beijing, on Sept. 3. Photos by China News Service

A gala marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on Sept. 3.

A performance of the Yellow River Cantata, commemorating the 120th birth anniversary of Chinese musician Xian Xinghai and the 80th anniversary of World Anti-Fascist War victory, is staged at Tchaikovsky Concert Hall in Moscow, Russia, on Sept. 3.

A lighting ceremony titled Lugou Xiaoyue is held at Lugou Bridge in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, on Sept. 3.

A historical exhibition on the Work-Study Movement in France and the 80th anniversary of the World Anti-Fascist War victory opens in Paris, France, on Sept. 3.

The Hong Kong SAR Government holds a flag-raising ceremony at Memorial Garden in City Hall to mark the 80th anniversary of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression victory Sept. 3.

Civil groups in Taiwan commemorate the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression at Zhongshan Hall in Taipei, on Sept. 3.