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Centenary celebrations to light up the riverfront

By XING YI in Shanghai | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated:Jun 24, 2021

The light show "Forever Follow in Party's Footsteps" will be staged \r\nalong the Huangpu River in Shanghai from June 30 to July 4 to celebrate \r\nthe 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China.

The six-minute light show is divided into four chapters and will \r\nfeature modern high-rise buildings and historical structures lit up in \r\ndifferent colors alongside displays of slogans and symbols of the Party.

The lighting was designed to complement the musical pieces that will \r\nbe played. They include The Internationale, the national anthem, and The\r\n Ode to the Red Flag.

According to the Shanghai Landscaping and City Appearance \r\nAdministrative Bureau, the light show will be held between 7:30 pm and \r\n10:30 pm and can be seen from the Bund, the North Bund and Lujiazui \r\nareas.

The bureau has reminded the public to wear masks, maintain social distancing and avoid crowded areas when watching the show.

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