Gallery: Communist China turns 60
China celebrated the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic on Oct. 1, 2009. Weeks of preparation went into the spectacular events . — Compiled by Amy Husser, Sreerekha Pillia-Verma
Participants release balloons as they march past Tiananmen Square in a parade to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Beijing Oct. 1, 2009.
Photo Credit: Nir Elias, Reuters

