Celebrations honor Central Axis inscription

At the announcement of the Beijing Central Axis being inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on Saturday, celebrations were hosted at the Beijing Central Axis Protection Foundation and the China Millennium Monument in Beijing.

Attendees first gathered at the Beijing Central Axis Protection Foundation's headquarters and watched a livestream broadcast of the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee in New Delhi, India.

The moment of the inscription was observed with a group singing the classic song Singing of Our Motherland and a commemorative envelope.

At the China Millennium Monument, where a seal carving exhibition focusing on the Beijing Central Axis is being held, teenagers from Beijing's music troupes performed in string quartets and group songs and dances.

Mei Song, secretary-general of the foundation, awarded the young participants certificates to commend their efforts in promoting the Central Axis.

The celebrations were co-hosted by the foundation and Beijing Gehua Culture Development Group and organized by Beijing Gehua Cultural Center.