Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai

A year packed full of sports events was celebrated in Xiangzhou on Dec 31, marking a successful 2016 for the government initiative aimed at promoting healthy and active lifestyles.

A year's worth of sporting events comes to a close in Xiangzhou on Dec 31. [Photo/zhxz.gov.cn]

Throughout the year the government has organized hundreds of sporting events open to the public, including basketball, football, table tennis, volleyball, and badminton.

More than 4,200 people from 180 organizations across Xiangzhou came together to compete in the events, with special honors being given to those who gave outstanding performances. The competitions were held at the district's many sports centers, community parks and beaches.

Football, basketball, and volleyball are just some of the sports played at the closing ceremony. [Photo/zhxz.gov.cn]

At the closing ceremony, ball matches were held, attracting more than 1,000 audiences. 

Also staged were square dancing performances, which concluded the citywide fitness activities such as martial arts and kite flying contests where fitness enthusiasts from Hong Kong and Macao were also in attendance.

Square dancers pose for a group photo. [Photo/zhxz.gov.cn]