SUMMARY

• Nanchang held a major fireworks and drone show for China’s National Day.
• More than 42,000 fireworks were launched from nine vessels along the Gan River.
• Around 5,000 drones formed moving images including aircraft and a horse-drawn carriage.

CHINA: Nanchang’s Gan River turned into a giant light show on Thursday night as fireworks and thousands of drones filled the sky for China’s National Day celebrations.

The display attracted crowds along the waterfront, with visitors raising their phones and cameras to capture the colourful spectacle.

Fireworks Light Up The River

Waves of fireworks erupted above the Gan River, spreading bright colours across the night sky.

Organisers said nine launch vessels were positioned along the river for the show. More than 42,000 fireworks were used throughout the display.

One visitor praised the colourful fireworks, saying the bursts looked like beautiful tassels as they spread across the sky.

The large-scale display was also designed to combine traditional celebrations with modern technology.

Fireworks and thousands of drones dazzled crowds over Nanchang’s Gan River.

Drones Create Moving Images

Around 5,000 synchronised drones joined the fireworks, creating large moving images above the waterfront.

The drone formations included a flying jet, a commercial aircraft and a horse-drawn carriage.

Another visitor said the drone show was the part that impressed them most, highlighting how quickly technology is developing.

The combination of fireworks and drones gave the National Day celebration a high-tech visual element, drawing strong attention from the crowds.

National Day Celebrations

China’s National Day marks the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949.

The annual celebration begins a week-long public holiday across the country, with events and displays held in cities nationwide.

In Nanchang, the celebrations brought together traditional fireworks and large-scale drone technology above the Gan River, giving visitors a spectacular night-time show.

Article by Viory

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