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Starry Sky, a symphonic suite that eulogizes Beihang University’s contribution to China’s aerospace industry over the past six decades was staged at the university’s Chenxing Concert Hall on Dec 9.

Under the direction of senior conductor, Yu Hai, the suite comprises 12 songs, with asides concerning the history of the university, such as stories about how it was founded by aeronautical faculty and students from eight universities across the country in 1952 and how together, they designed and built China’s first unmanned aircraft system through dauntless and persistent effort in 1958.

Hu Xuyang, a student from the school of aeronautic science and engineering served as the lead vocalist in the suite, saying that it was an honor to be in the performance and uphold the spirit of the university.