Dancers perform during the square dance show marking the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Sept 28. [Photo/hhhtnews]

A square dance show marking the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up was held in Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Sept 28.

Thousands of square dance lovers from 22 dance teams across the city participated in the show.

“Hohhot has made dramatic changes during the past 40 years,” said Wang Ying, a dancer from the city. “The streets are cleaner and more and more fitness facilities are appearing in residential communities.”

Song Junfeng, deputy secretary-general of Hohhot municipal committee, said that the wide participation of the square dance show revealed that locals enjoy the dramatic changes in the city.

He noted that the government will further promote and expand the event, letting more people share the fruits of the reform and opening-up over the past 40 years.

Thousands of square dance fans from 22 dance teams across Hohhot participate in the show, Sept 28. [Photo/hhhtnews]