Macao holds gala to mark 25th anniversary of its return to motherland

A gala marking the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland is held in south China's Macao, Dec. 19, 2024. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

A gala marking the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland is held in south China's Macao, Dec. 19, 2024. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

A gala marking the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland is held in south China's Macao, Dec. 19, 2024. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

A gala marking the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland is held in south China's Macao, Dec. 19, 2024. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

A gala marking the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland is held in south China's Macao, Dec. 19, 2024. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

A gala marking the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland is held in south China's Macao, Dec. 19, 2024. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

A gala marking the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland is held in south China's Macao, Dec. 19, 2024. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

A gala marking the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland is held in south China's Macao, Dec. 19, 2024. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

A gala marking the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland is held in south China's Macao, Dec. 19, 2024. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

A gala marking the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland is held in south China's Macao, Dec. 19, 2024. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

A gala marking the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland is held in south China's Macao, Dec. 19, 2024. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

A gala marking the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland is held in south China's Macao, Dec. 19, 2024. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

A gala marking the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland is held in south China's Macao, Dec. 19, 2024. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

A gala marking the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland is held in south China's Macao, Dec. 19, 2024. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)