A concert was held here Thursday evening to mark the 61st anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, which falls on Friday.

Li Changchun, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, attended the concert.

The concert, divided into three episodes hailing China' s charm, the history of revolution, and current developments, was held in the Great Hall of the People.

Other senior Chinese leaders including Liu Qi, Liu Yunshan, and Liu Yandong also attended the concert.

(Xinhua News Agency October 1, 2010)