Definition: In this task, a passage will be given and the goal is to identify an event from the passage. An event is defined as a single word representing something that happened, is happening, or may happen. An event can be factual or hypothetical, positive or negative, certain or uncertain. While most events are based on verbs, an event can also be based on a noun (ex. storm, snow, rainfall) or a copula verb (is, was, been, etc.). The event must not be a pronoun or an adjective. For noun events with multiple words, use the last word in the phrase as event.
Input: Passage: A performing gala themed on "Ode to Friendship" was staged here Saturday evening to mark the Beijing Summit of Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and facilitate cultural exchanges. In one hour and a half, performers serve up a real feast to both eyes and ears for state and government leaders and high- ranking officials from more than 40 African countries, who are here for the two-day landmark gathering.

staged