On October 1, citizens took photos in front of a parterre on the theme of "Greeting the 20th CPC National Congress, Forging Ahead in the New Era" at Yuhe Square, Qidong County New District. (Photo/Chen Yanshang)
On October 1, Miao girls performed a Miao drum dance to welcome the guests. On the same day, a temple fair to present the enchanted Xiangxi culture and celebrate the National Day opened at the Fire God Palace. (Photo/Xu Xing, Hunan Daily)
On the early morning of October 1, residents celebrated the National Day with songs and dances in front of their homes in Tinglan Huafu Community, Changhong Neighborhood, Qiyang City. (Photo/Feng Jingchun)
On the early morning of October 1, residents celebrated the National Day with songs and dances in front of their homes in Tinglan Huafu Community, Changhong Neighborhood, Qiyang City. (Photo/Feng Jingchun)
On October 1, residents and tourists took photos in the sea of flowers at the Institute of Agricultural Sciences of Guiyang County, Chenzhou City. They came to have fun on the first day of the National Day holiday. (Photo/Huang Chuntao)
On October 1, visitors enjoyed singing and dancing at an orchard of Manxi Village, Longjiabao Township, Mayang Miao Autonomous County, in celebration of the National Day. (Photo/Chen Gang)
On October 1, tourists participated in the National Day celebrations at the Changsha Fantawild Oriental Heritage Theme Park. (Photo/Xu Xing, Hunan Daily)
On October 1, college students chorused the "Ode to the Motherland". The University of South China held colorful activities such as raising the national flag and singing the "Ode to the Motherland" to celebrate the National Day and greet the 20th CPC National Congress. (Photo/Cao Zhengping and Gao Xu)
On the evening of October 1, people watched the night view of Hujiatang Lotus Pond in the Qianzhou Ancient Town Scenic Area, Jishou City. During the National Day holiday, the ancient town was decorated with flowers, lanterns, and brilliant lights, presenting an amazing scene. (Photo/Yao Fang and Yang Yanping)
On the evening of October 1, the Wuyi Commercial Area of Changsha was thronged with people. On the first day of the National Day holiday, the charming and "internet-famous" Changsha attracted a large number of tourists. (Photo/Li Jian, Hunan Daily)
On the evening of October 1, as night fell, many landmark buildings on both sides of the Xiangjiang River in Changsha displayed the words of "Celebrating the 73rd Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China", creating a strong festive atmosphere. (Photo/Li Jian, Hunan Daily)
On the evening of October 1, the Luowen Flower Area, Nanxian County was full of tourists. They enjoyed the light show, experienced light and shadow graffiti, tasted special snacks, and played amusement games. (Photo/Tong Di, Hunan Daily)
This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.
Translator: Yu Jiangjiang
Chinese source: hunantoday
