1 / 4   A celebration for the 40th anniversary of China’s reform and opening up was held in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen on Thursday night. /VCG Photo

2 / 4   Around 1,300 people from all walks of life joined in the celebration.

3 / 4   The celebration presented the energy and transformation of Shenzhen as the city was in the country’s first batch of special economic zones, together with Zhuhai, Shantou, Xiamen and Hainan, established in 1980. /VCG Photo

4 / 4   An eagle formed by a fleet of drones highlighted the show as it spread its wings and flew in the sky. /VCG Photo