On the 1st, the Macao Special Administrative Region held a variety of activities to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. On both sides of multiple main roads in the urban area, the five-star red flag is fluttering in the wind. On the overpass, roadside lampposts, the large screen of the Macau Daily Building, and the electronic display screen of the commercial district, the words "Warmly Celebrating the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China" with a bright red background are eye-catching. At 8 a.m., the SAR government held a grand National Day flag raising ceremony at Golden Lotus Square. In the solemn national anthem, about 550 representatives from all walks of life in Macau stood in awe with the citizens, watching the five star red flag slowly rise. The Macau Polytechnic University and the Macau Institute of Tourism also held flag raising ceremonies, offering blessings for the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The President of Macau Polytechnic University, Yan Zhaoji, expressed the hope of inheriting patriotic sentiments and deepening patriotism through the National Day flag raising ceremony. He hopes that Macau's youth will actively integrate into the overall development of the country and contribute to the development of the country and Macau. The "2023 Australians Celebrating National Day World Walking Day Happy Run" organized by the Sports Bureau of the SAR Government started early in the morning at Golden Lotus Square, with a total distance of about 3 kilometers and attracted 3500 participants. I am very happy to participate in such an activity on National Day, which is both fitness and joy sharing, "said Mr. Su, a citizen. In the morning, the Macau SAR government held a banquet to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China at the business cooperation service platform complex between China and Portuguese speaking countries. Approximately 900 people from all walks of life in Macau gathered together. During his speech, the Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, He Yicheng, on behalf of the Special Administrative Region, wishes for the prosperity, prosperity, and peace of the motherland. He pointed out that the prosperity and stability of the Macao Special Administrative Region and the progress made in various undertakings cannot be separated from the strong support of the motherland and the long-term strong support of the central government. From 9:00 to 14:00 on the same day, the Macau Post and Telecommunications Bureau set up temporary counters at the General Postal Administration's philatelic store to provide residents with a commemorative postmark service to "warmly celebrate the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China". They also sold National Day commemorative covers, attracting many citizens to visit. The "Celebration of the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China - Large Original Acrobatic Drama" The Bridge ", hosted by the Cultural Bureau of the Special Administrative Region Government and the Propaganda and Culture Department of the Macau Joint Office, and performed by Nanjing Acrobatic Troupe Co., Ltd., was performed for the second consecutive night at the Venetian Theater. This drama tells the story of tens of thousands of construction workers who gathered from all directions to build the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge in the 1950s on the Yangtze River wasteland. Through acrobatics, drama, dance, holographic imaging and other technologies, it fully demonstrates the revolutionary enthusiasm of the first generation of bridge builders in New China. The exciting performance constantly stirred up applause and applause from the entire audience. The 7th and 8th performances of the 31st Macau International Fireworks Competition, organized by the Tourism Bureau of the SAR Government, were specially arranged to be held on National Day Eve. Two teams from China and Portugal delivered two themed performances, "Ode to Flame" and "Super Bright New Star". The colorful fireworks illuminate the night sky of Macau, and the exciting visual feast brings the festive atmosphere to a climax. (New News Agency)