Ceremony held for Bama's 60th anniversary

November 18 marked the 60th anniversary of the founding of Bama Yao autonomous county in Hechi, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.

The local government sponsored a large-scale celebration ceremony on the day, with top officials and local residents from around the city attending.

A range of performances were conducted, including local folk dancing and a demonstration of intangible cultural heritage activities, which delighted the crowd with the embodiment of rich cultural elements and life-like acting.

A large group of local residents perform folk dancing to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Bama. [Photo/Hechi Daily]

At the same time, various activities such as a calligraphy exhibition, commodities fair and an economic and social development forum took place.

A specialized stage performance to promote the culture of longevity in Bama. [Photo/Hechi Daily]

During the celebration ceremony, a spokesperson mentioned the current achievements that Bama has made over the past decades, and urged local residents to continue pursuing higher goals in the future.

A specialized performance demonstrating traditional customs of Bama. [Photo/Hechi Daily]

Since its establishment in 1956, Bama has substantially increased its comprehensive economic strength, developed featured agriculture and upgraded tourism. Last year, local GDP and fiscal revenue reached 3.38 billion yuan ($494 million) and 232 million yuan, respectively.

A specialized Bama folk performance to celebrate the 60th anniversary. [Photo/Hechi Daily]