A variety of gala performances, including singing, dancing, martial arts, Chinese traditional instrument performances, and choir performances, took center stage at Hechi's sports center on Jan 22, as the city anticipated the upcoming Chinese New Year.

A choir performs at Hechi's sports center. [Photo by Quan Sheng/Hechi Daily]

The evening show was divided into various chapters focusing on the spirit of spring. Audiences were offered insights into Hechi's dynamic development, improved living standards, and fighting spirit.

He Xinxing, Party chief of Hechi, said that 2019 marks the 70th anniversary of the country's founding. It is a key year for Hechi in the battle against poverty and in creating a prosperous city.

Tang Yunshu, mayor of Hechi, and Li Li, chairman of the fourth Hechi Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), attended the event.

A martial arts performance wows audiences. [Photo by Quan Sheng/Hechi Daily]

A song and dance performance anticipates the beginning of a new era. [Photo by Quan Sheng/Hechi Daily]