Shenzhen celebrates Chinese National Day with mesmerizing drone-performing light show

Shenzhen City in south China celebrated the upcoming Chinese National Day, which falls on Oct 1, with mesmerizing drone-performing light show, featuring majestic tapestry made by over 10,000 drones against the dazzling skyline.

With a theme of "City in the Sky, with Great Possibilities," the show started at 20:30 on Thursday. A total of 10,197 drones slowly took to the air and lit up the night sky over Shenzhen Bay Park, making up different formations, a breath-taking blend of high technology and art.

The enchanting and vibrant displays attracted many residents and tourists to enjoy, who eagerly captured images of the drones forming various patterns, including a roc spreading its wings and iconic city landmarks.

The drone light show also set two Guinness World records: one for the most drones controlled by a single computer at the same time, and the other for the most drones involved in a light show, according to the event organizer.

According to the organizer, drone shows will be staged at five different locations for seven consecutive days during the National Day holiday from Oct1 to 7, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, adding luster to the festivity.

Shenzhen celebrates Chinese National Day with mesmerizing drone-performing light show

Shenzhen celebrates Chinese National Day with mesmerizing drone-performing light show

Shenzhen celebrates Chinese National Day with mesmerizing drone-performing light show

Shenzhen celebrates Chinese National Day with mesmerizing drone-performing light show

Shenzhen celebrates Chinese National Day with mesmerizing drone-performing light show

Transitioning from the role of Djiboutian foreign minister to the African Union (AU) commission chairperson was challenging but meaningful, said Mahmoud Ali Youssouf in an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN) in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on Jan 9.

Youssouf was elected as AU Commission Chairperson in Feb 2025, emerging victorious in the leadership race against Kenyan former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, and Madagascan former Foreign Minister Richard Randriamandrato.

He said he was honored to take the job, which gave him an opportunity to serve more people.

"So many work, many crises. And I mean it's a continental job. It's not something, you know, just restricted to a country. So, it's very tough. If I can serve more people, you know, from this position of our continent and throughout the world, and I think I will be very much, you know, honored to do it. And I think it's a very interesting position, very tough and challenging. I accept to, you know, shoulder it," said Youssouf.

Youssouf was born in Feb 1965. In 1990, he obtained a master's degree in management at the University of Laval before participating in an educational training program in public management, also in Canada.

Youssouf is fluent in five languages, namely French, English, Arabic, Afar and Somali, which means he speaks at least three official working languages of the AU for effective communication across diverse diplomatic settings.

AU Commission chief describes role as challenging yet meaningful