The mobilization meeting for the first integrated rehearsal of the opening ceremony of the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th Special Olympic Games was held on Oct 19 at the Tianhe Sports Center.

Zhang Yongkang, a dryland curling athlete, delivers a speech at the meeting. [Photo/WeChat account: tianhefabu]

The opening ceremony will closely reflect the organizing principles of sustainability, sharing, openness, and integrity.

All personnel will be at their best, using artistic language to celebrate life’s glory and to showcase the inclusive, enterprising spirit of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

Performers are in rehearsal. [Photo/WeChat account: tianhefabu]

Rehearsals for the opening ceremony have been shifted from off-site to on-site to enhance both the artistic presentation and the humanistic care of the games.