Performers sing and dance in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province on Sept 28 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. [Photo/zj.zjol.com]

An ostentatious music and dance epic was held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province on Sept 28 in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

The performance, hosted by the provincial publicity department, the provincial department of culture and tourism and Zhejiang Radio & TV Group, was watched by 2,500 representatives.

Audiences wave national flags in their hands as they watch the performance. [Photo/zj.zjol.com] 

Che Jun, Party chief of Zhejiang, made a speech before the performance started, briefly reviewing the remarkable achievements the province has made over the past seven decades under the leadership of the Communist Party of China. He extended thanks to everyone who has supported the province's development and promised to strengthen reform and opening-up.

Che Jun, Party chief of Zhejiang, makes a speech before the performance. [Photo/zj.zjol.com]

More than 900 actors and actresses from 19 culture and art units performed in the show, showcasing Zhejiang and China's glorious past through singing, dancing, poetry and musical instruments.