At 7:30 this morning, 15,000 runners from 19 countries and regions braved the downpour to take part in the First Shenzhen Yantian Shanhai Half Marathon. Among the runners, more than 30 are foreign nationals and nearly 200 are from China¡¯s Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, according to the organizers. The event, under the theme of "Embracing the Mountains and Sea, Chasing Dreams in GBA," was hosted by the Yantian District People's Government.

Sailing enthusiasts from around the world demonstrated a high level of skill at the 14th China Cup International Regatta (CCIR) when the competition kicked off yesterday at Daya Bay in Dapeng New Area.

Four ships carrying the ashes of 393 deceased people ploughed through the waves and sailed into the Dapeng sea area yesterday when Shenzhen held a mass sea burial.

Blossoming bougainvilleas in Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park in Futian District have been attracting throngs of visitors recently. The 66-hectare park is a famous site for viewing bougainvilleas, which are in full bloom from the end of March to early April. Other most visited sites include Lianhua Hill Park in Futian District and Bougainvillea Valley in Bao'an District. The bougainvillea, the city flower of Shenzhen, is widely adored by Shenzhen residents due to its gorgeous color, natural beauty and prolific distribution.