People celebrate National Day on Zhongshan Road. [Photo by Lin Yuyang for chinadaily.com.cn]

A National Day celebration was held during the National Day holiday on Zhongshan Road in Siming district, Xiamen, East China's Fujian province. People from all walks of life gathered to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of People's Republic of China. The parade formation, intangible cultural performances and red musical plays provided an immersive patriotic feast for locals and visitors alike. 

Xiamen Traditional Chinese Medicine, a time-honored pharmaceutical enterprise in Xiamen, recently celebrated its 60th anniversary. At the same time, it held an exhibition themed on heirlooms at Babao Dan, which is located on Zhongshan Road. Focusing on the history and culture of Babao Dan, the exhibition has provided an immersive presentation and many interesting activities, including drawings and interactive blind boxes, immersing people in the brand's history. 

A child experiences TCM culture with the help of a volunteer. [Photo by Lin Yuyang for chinadaily.com.cn]

The original musical play Hero Children of Xiamen was also staged as a promenade performance. Based on the history of the "Xiamen Children Regiment" during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the play featured old street scenery, providing an immersive experience for audiences. 

During the celebration, the B100 Zhongshan tourist bus route opened for the first time, covering Zhongshan Road, Zhongshan Park, Xiamen Botanical Garden, Xiamen University and other key tourist spots. 

During the National Day holiday, multiple activities related to intangible cultural heritage folk arts, optical artistry and red ceremonies were held on Zhongshan Road, presenting grand cultural feasts.