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This photo taken on May 15, 2024 shows an Xpeng T1 flying car during a static display at the headquarters of Xpeng Aeroht in Panyu District of Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. The low-altitude economy is emerging as a forerunner in developing new quality productive forces across China. In recent years, with the improvement of infrastructure and low-altitude airspace, technology companies such as EHang and Xpeng Aeroht have emerged in Guangzhou, providing aerial vehicle products and solutions for many industries around the world, and injecting new impetus into high-quality economic development. (Xinhua/Xu Jiayi/Li Renzi)



A staff member prepares an Xpeng X2 flying car for flight demonstration at the headquarters of Xpeng Aeroht in Panyu District of Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, May 15, 2024.



Visitors try an Xpeng X2 flying car at the headquarters of Xpeng Aeroht in Panyu District of Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, May 15, 2024.



A journalist tries an Xpeng X2 flying car at the headquarters of Xpeng Aeroht in Panyu District of Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, May 15, 2024.



This photo taken on May 14, 2024 shows an EH216-S pilotless passenger-carrying aerial vehicle at an exhibition hall of EHang in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province.

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This photo taken on May 14, 2024 shows an EH216-S pilotless passenger-carrying aerial vehicle at an exhibition hall of EHang in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Li Renzi)



This photo taken on May 14, 2024 shows a VT-30 long-range autonomous aerial vehicle at an exhibition hall of EHang in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. The low-altitude economy is emerging as a forerunner in developing new quality productive forces across China. In recent years, with the improvement of infrastructure and low-altitude airspace, technology companies such as EHang and Xpeng Aeroht have emerged in Guangzhou, providing aerial vehicle products and solutions for many industries around the world, and injecting new impetus into high-quality economic development. (Xinhua/Li Renzi)



An Xpeng X2 flying car is pictured during flight demonstration at the headquarters of Xpeng Aeroht in Panyu District of Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, May 15, 2024. (Xinhua/Xu Jiayi)



A staff member introduces an EH216-S pilotless passenger-carrying aerial vehicle to the media at an exhibition hall of EHang in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, May 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Renzi)



This photo taken on May 14, 2024 shows an EH216-F (Firefighting Model) pilotless aerial vehicle at an exhibition hall of EHang in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Li Renzi)

A wedding dress fashion show featuring 110 senior male and female models was recently staged in Yubei district, Southwest China's Chongqing. All of the models were over 50, with the eldest being 79.

"I never expected to see a group of my peers over 50 being so confident and glamorous," said Wang Cuilan, a senior guest. "I see their love and passion for life. It is a great show."

"Many women, including my mother, never had the chance to wear a wedding dress when they were young, although they longed to do it very much," said Mao Yuanyuan, general manager of Chongqing Muqing Fashion Education Co, the sponsor. "So I'm putting on this show for them."

These photos show a wedding dress fashion show featuring senior models being staged on Saturday in Yubei district, Southwest China's Chongqing. [Photos provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

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More than 3,000 people from different parts of southwestern China's Guizhou province paraded the streets of Guiyang, its capital city, on the eve of China Tourism Day, which falls on Sunday. [All Photos by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn] mmm

Participants from different cities and prefectures of Guizhou, as well as the 10 districts of Guiyang, donned signature costumes of their respective ethnic groups and formed 29 phalanxes. They marched along the route decorated with three parade-themed installations featuring Guizhou's ethnic culture, historical heritage, fashion of different periods, and tourism characteristics.







A performance gala promoting the folk songs and dances of different ethnic groups took place alongside other supporting activities.

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More than 3,000 people from different parts of southwestern China's Guizhou province paraded the streets of Guiyang, its capital city, on the eve of China Tourism Day, which falls on Sunday. [All Photos by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn] mmm





Participants from different cities and prefectures of Guizhou, as well as the 10 districts of Guiyang, donned signature costumes of their respective ethnic groups and formed 29 phalanxes. They marched along the route decorated with three parade-themed installations featuring Guizhou's ethnic culture, historical heritage, fashion of different periods, and tourism characteristics.

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Scenes from the Chinese musical, Me & My Lei Feng. [Photos provided to China Daily]



Set to debut at the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center in Beijing from June 6 to June 9, the Chinese musical Me & My Lei Feng is poised to captivate audiences with its heartfelt narrative centered around Lei Feng, a revered figure in Chinese culture renowned for his selflessness and dedication.



Director Jia Ding [Photo provided to China Daily]

Director Jia reflected on the profound impact of Lei's story on the creative team, emphasizing their year-long journey in crafting the musical.

Backed by the support of the Beijing Culture and Arts Fund, this production, helmed by directors Jia Ding and Wei Sijia, features over 30 original Chinese songs penned by Wang Yiwa and He Qi. The musical weaves a compelling tale that pays homage to Lei Feng, a symbol of altruism and humility in Chinese society.



Zhang Heping, artistic director of the Chinese musical Me & My Lei Feng. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Renowned scriptwriter Zhang Heping, known for his work on the award-winning film The Days Without My Comrade depicting Lei's story, was invited by Jia to serve as the artistic director of the musical. Zhang expressed his hopes that through this production, a new generation of audiences will rediscover Lei's inspirational tale, ensuring that the legacy of this beloved young soldier endures for years to come.

The Bun Festival, one of Hong Kong's most colorful cultural celebration events, has been on China's national list of intangible cultural heritage since 2011.[All Photos/Xinhua]




"I hope Hong Kong can organize more activities to promote traditional culture," said Hong Kong resident Ms Ho who watched the parade every year.

Another Hong Kong resident who preferred to be named as Kwok, who is also an owner of a bakery selling buns symbolizing peace and well-being, started bun making workshops last September to promote the Bun Festival and has attracted around 20,000 people to join.

Engineers assemble drones at an unmanned aerial vehicle company in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on May 14, 2024. [Photos/VCG]

Shenyang, Liaoning province, is seizing the opportunity to develop its low-altitude economy by nurturing key players in the sector and accelerating the construction of a leading industrial base for intelligent unmanned systems.

The city is focusing on a complete industrial chain for drone research, production, manufacturing and sales, to create a concentrated impact on the low-altitude economy.



A drone pilot license training is carried out at an unmanned aerial vehicle company in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on May 14, 2024. [Photo/VCG]





Workers assemble aircraft parts at Shenyang TQM Aviation Components and Parts Co Ltd in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on May 14, 2024. [Photos/VCG]

Sanitary workers clean up sewerage facilities on a street in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, May 19, 2024. Heavy rain hit Nanning on Saturday. (Xinhua/Lu Boan)



A citizen rides on a waterlogged street in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, May 19, 2024. Heavy rain hit Nanning on Saturday. (Xinhua/Lu Boan)



A sanitary worker stands on a waterlogged street to stop people from passing in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, May 19, 2024. Heavy rain hit Nanning on Saturday. (Xinhua/Lu Boan)