Being part of the performances marking the 60th founding anniversary of New China, an epic gala entitled "Road of Rejuvenation" will debut on Sept. 23 in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

The gala follows the grand drama "East Is Red" that celebrated the 15th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, and "Road of Chinese Revolution" that celebrated the 35th anniversary.

The event was directed by internationally acclaimed choreographer Zhang Jigang, who co-directed the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games together with Zhang Yimou in last summer.

In about 2.5 hours, some 3,200 performers will gather in the capital for a recapturing of China's contemporary and modern history since 1840.

The performance will last till Oct. 5. China Central Television (CCTV) reported Friday that the interior of the Great Hall of the People was temporarily adjusted just for the performance, which was rare in the hall's history.

(Xinhua News Agency September 6, 2009)