Country celebrates workers' efforts
Today marks the 127th International Workers' Day, or May Day. It is the day that Chinese people all celebrate the workers, expressing their appreciation for their diligence and hard work.
Therefore, China Daily has collected a series of photos to show the colorful side of life aside from their daily work.
As China is becoming more developed, workers have found more ways to entertain themselves during their spare time.
Life has lightened up. They visit exhibitions, learn new skills and participate in various cultural activities.
They watch performances and experience traditional folk customs.
They get used to showing their talent and proficiency in various skills.
They participate in group activities held by social organizations, finding a sense of belonging.
It is their colorful life that has charged their passion for daily work, giving them more strength and energy to do their jobs.
China Daily
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Performers stage a puppet show in the city of Shishi, Fujian province. Song Weiwei / Xinhua |
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A fisherman and actor weighs fish caught during Songhua River Festival in Harbin, Heilongjiang province. Wang Kai / Xinhua |
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A visitor looks at a 'Cabinet of Curiosities' exhibition in Shanghai. Provided to China Daily |
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A senior citizen holds a birthday party in a nursing home in Fuzhou. Song Weiwei /Xinhua |
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Wu Zetian (624-705), the first empress in Chinese history, is portrayed by an actress in a performance staged among peony flowers in a park in Zhengzhou, Henan province. Zhu Xiang / Xinhua |
(China Daily 05/01/2017 page7)
