BEIJING, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- The joint military band to participate in China's upcoming V-Day military parade will be the largest of its kind in military parades since the founding of the People's Republic of China, a Chinese military official said.

Huang Yanhui, head of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), said that the band consists of more than 1,000 members, including ones from the military band of the PLA Guard of Honor and outstanding military music performers from other troops.

The formation of the band highlights the theme of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, said Huang. The 14 rows of the band symbolize the 14 years of the war, whereas the 80 salute buglers in the front signify the 80th anniversary of the war's victory.

During the parade, the band will play several classic tunes related to the war, as well as new music scores specifically created for the parade, Huang added.

The massive V-Day military parade is scheduled for Sept. 3 in Tian'anmen Square in Beijing. ■