Chinese President Xi Jinping lit up the night at the Macao East Asian Games Dome on Thursday, joining a vibrant gala marking the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to China! 🎊
Xi, also the general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, is in Macao for the big celebrations. He's here for the anniversary, the inauguration of the sixth-term government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), and an inspection tour of the SAR. Busy schedule! 💼
Arriving with his wife, Peng Liyuan, the couple was welcomed with a standing ovation from the enthusiastic crowd. They were accompanied by Macao SAR Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng and his wife Cheng Soo Ching. The energy was absolutely electric! ⚡️
The gala was a feast for the senses with performances ranging from catchy songs to dynamic dances and a captivating musical. 🎶💃 At the finale, Xi joined everyone in singing \"Ode to the Motherland,\" sending wishes for the country's prosperity and an even brighter future for Macao. Talk about a heartwarming moment! ❤️
Here's to Macao's incredible journey over the past 25 years and to many more years of growth and happiness! 🥳🌟
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
