National flags are hung along roads in Baotou, North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region, in celebration of the upcoming National Day on Oct 1. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of People’s Republic of China. [Photo/publicity department of Jiuyuan district]

Members of Baotou University for the Elderly pose for a group photo with the national flag on Sept 23 to welcome the upcoming National Day. [Photo/Baotou Evening News]

Children from Donghe district, Baotou, North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region, perform at the Baotou Grand Theater on Sept 19. The performances, in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of People’s Republic of China, were attended by a total of 797 teachers and children from the Children’s Palace of Donghe district at the Baotou Tielu No 1 Kindergarten. [Photo/Baotou Evening News]