BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhuanet) -- A gala evening party was held Tuesday in the Chinese capital Beijing to celebrate the 82nd anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China.

¡@¡@Nearly 3,000 people, including medical workers, soldiers of the People's Liberation Army, armed police, university students and enterprise employees attended the grand celebration.

¡@¡@Many well-known singers took to the stage to express their affection to the Party with moving songs.

¡@¡@Party members among medical staff who once worked at the frontline of the fight against the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) were the stars of the night. Children presented flowers to them to express their sincere respect. Enditem