Guangdong unveils high-tech, culturally rich National Games opening ceremony plans

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Guangdong unveils high-tech, culturally rich National Games opening ceremony plans

2025-08-02 13:29 Last Updated At：08-03 00:17

With 100 days to go, preparations for the 15th National Games opening ceremony are in full swing at Guangdong Olympic Stadium, with organizers promising a blend of tradition and innovation.

Scheduled for November 9, the 90-minute opening ceremony will feature Cantopop hits, Lingnan intangible cultural heritage arts, and martial arts, enhanced by digital and virtual reality effects. Over 5,000 performers are rehearsing for the multi-chapter show, backed by a 360-degree surround sound system and cutting-edge lighting.

"The cultures of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao share the same roots and spirit. Beyond great music, we must also create an exceptional stage. As Guangdong is a hub for performance equipment production, we will deploy the finest audio and lighting systems to craft the best possible experience. That's why we've specially designed a 360-degree immersive sound field -- so all 80,000 spectators can enjoy the pinnacle of live performance," said Huang Peiling, deputy general director of the opening ceremony.

According to officials, the preparations for the 15th National Games have adhered to the principles of "green, inclusive, open, and clean" event organization, along with the requirements of "simplicity, safety, and excellence."

Over 90 percent of competition venues have been upgraded from existing facilities, while all venues will be powered entirely by renewable energy -- significantly reducing operational costs.

China's 15th National Games is going to be held in 19 cities and regions include Guangzhou, Shenzhen, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and the Macao SAR.

Over 20 films expected to hit Chinese screens during Qingming Festival Holiday

More than 20 films will hit Chinese screens during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday from Saturday to Monday, spanning genres from revolutionary historical dramas, realism movies to suspense thrillers, according to the China Film Administration on Thursday.

Revolutionary historical films such as Blood-Spattered Cliff, Eight Sons, Eight Soldiers, and Half Of The Quilt, will pay tribute to martyrs through the lens.

Three films -- It's OK, Now I Met Her, and Sunshine Women's Choir -- tell moving stories of love, growth, and reconciliation.

It's OK is a contemporary family comedy that follows a mother and daughter navigating their joyful yet turbulent relationship. Now I Met Her tells a rebellious teenager who gets to know his late mother through her old diary. Sunshine Women's Choir, a film from the Taiwan region of China, portrays the "perfect" maternal love of "imperfect mothers."

The suspense film Game of Identity tells the story of two people from different backgrounds who accidentally swap lives, setting off an unexpected adventure. The documentary films Seeking Nature: The Code of Life, and Missions to the Moon (Part One) explore the connection between humanity and science.

Imported films from different countries, including The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2, Project Hail Mary, and Hoppers, will deliver spectacular cinematic experiences to audiences.

The Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, falls on April 5 this year. It is a traditional Chinese festival for honoring the deceased and paying tribute to ancestors. The holiday also provides a short break for Chinese citizens as they engage in outdoor activities and sightseeing.