Continuing the celebrations for the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, a special variety show was held on Wednesday evening at the Hong Kong Coliseum in honor of the motherland’s birthday.

Zheng Yanxiong, director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Leung Chun-ying, vice-chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference; Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and other officials attended the joyous occasion.

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The art troupe of the Hong Kong Garrison of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and various other groups displayed their artistic talents at the show, which featured a series of cultural performances, including singing, dancing, martial arts, orchestra performances, and Cantonese opera.

China Daily's Edmond Tang took these photos.