Graduation ceremony in Chongqing doubles as celebration and proposal

The image depicts an outdoor graduation ceremony taking place in the Chongqing High-tech Zone, China. The foreground is dominated by rows of bright blue plastic stools, some of which are occupied by people or hold small Chinese flags and water bottles. In the middle ground, a crowd of individuals, many wearing graduation caps and gowns, are gathered. Some are posing for photos, holding bouquets of flowers, or conversing. The background features lush green trees and a large red banner with white Chinese characters, suggesting a celebratory or formal occasion. Two prominent red pillars with vertical white Chinese inscriptions are positioned on either side of the scene. The overall atmosphere appears to be festive and formal, characteristic of a graduation event.

This video shows two people on a stage, holding microphones, and singing or speaking into them. They are standing in front of a red banner with Chinese characters on it and a chain-link fence. Behind the fence is a dense green canopy of trees. Below the stage, a crowd of people, many wearing academic regalia, are seated and watching the performers. The camera pans slightly during the clip, causing some blurring.

A man in a graduation gown kneels on the ground holding a large bouquet of white flowers in front of a woman wearing a white wedding dress and veil. The woman is smiling and has her hands clasped near her chest. Behind them, a group of people, also in graduation gowns, are watching and taking pictures with their phones. A red banner with Chinese characters is visible in the background. The scene appears to be an outdoor graduation ceremony.

In this image, several women in traditional white dresses with red trim are performing a dance on a stage with a vibrant orange backdrop. They are holding large white paper fans, some open and some closed, as they move their arms and bodies. The stage has a red platform at the front. In the foreground, the heads of audience members are visible, many wearing black graduation caps. Some audience members are holding up smartphones, presumably to take pictures or videos. A bright yellow hand-shaped noisemaker with a smiling face is visible on the right side of the foreground. The overall scene suggests an indoor performance or ceremony. The location is the city of Chongqing High-tech Zone, China.