Locals perform art shows to celebrate 60th anniversary of Xinjiang

By Li Xiaoxu ( chinadaily.com.cn )

Updated: 2015-09-24

Locals perform art shows to celebrate 60th anniversary of Xinjiang

Locals in Urumqi's Economic and Technological Development Zone gather at a local square to watch an art performance for the region's 60th anniversary on Sept 17. [Photo/uetd.gov.cn]

Residents in Urumqi's Economic and Technological Development Zone, in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region spontaneously staged performances at a local cultural square to celebrate the region's 60th anniversary on Sept 17.

The shows attracted nearly 2,000 locals. The ten shows won constant applause, and a fashion show by female employees from Xinjiang Bayi Iron and Steel Co impressed the audience.

Wang Jin, an audience said, "I never thought that locals can make such an amazing performance, and I am looking forward to more art shows."

Locals perform art shows to celebrate 60th anniversary of Xinjiang

Employees of a local steel company perform a fashion show at Urumqi's Economic and Technological Development Zone, in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. [Photo/uetd.gov.cn]

This art show set records due to that number of performers and preparations.

More talent shows and performances will be heldin Urumqi to mark the anniversary, according to the local officials.

Edited by Andrew Ancheta