A three-day cultural and tourism event title "Mountain & Sea Night Gala" will be held at the century-old Xiangzhou Port in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, from Oct 1 to 3.

Stretching across the historic port streets, an all-day ocean koi light installation will present distinct visual landscapes during the day and night. 

Ocean koi canopy. [Photo/WeChat account: zhxiangzhou]

A gourmet market running from 3 pm to 9 pm daily offers Lingnan-style snacks, ocean-themed DIY workshops and goldfish scooping games, perfect for families.

Wandering costumed performers will hold impromptu interactive quizzes, with winners receiving exclusive Xiangzhou Port cultural and creative souvenirs. 

Costumed performers at the night market. [Photo/WeChat account: zhxiangzhou]

Handmade fish laterns, a time-honored Chinese festive craft. [Photo/WeChat account: zhxiangzhou]

Ocean-themed cultural and creative DIY. [Photo/WeChat account: zhxiangzhou]

From 7 pm to 9 pm, the stage in front of the Dragon Boat Pavilion will stage alternating Cantonese opera shows and modern pop band performances, blending traditional Lingnan art with contemporary pop music.

Local residents gather to enjoy a live Cantonese opera performance. [Photo/WeChat account: zhxiangzhou]