To celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the national flag is being widely displayed in Macao, adding colour to the festivities.

A worker hangs the national flag on lampposts in the bustling city centre.

The country’s flag – in ‘Chinese red’ – flies proudly along thoroughfares, celebrating National Day, on 1 October.

The country’s flag – in ‘Chinese red’ – flies proudly along thoroughfares, celebrating National Day, on 1 October.

An eye-catching display of the national flag is buoyed by the wind.

The Senado Square is in festive mood, as locals and visitors share in the joy of the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

A footbridge is an ideal location to display a National Day banner.

Lampposts are also decorated with National Day banners.

Roundabouts and major thoroughfares across the city are lined with fluttering red flags.

On 1 October, National Day, the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government hosts a flag-raising ceremony, a reception, and other activities to mark, with locals and visitors, the joyous festivities.