Overseas Chinese in Sweden Mark 70th Anniversary of Victory of WW2

Swedish Chinese celebrate the 70th anniversary of the victory in the anti-fascist and anti-Japanese wars. [Photo/cmeds.se]

Beautiful blue sky and sunshine has greeted the festivities in Stockholm.

Ye Peiqun, Executive Chair of the Swedish Chinese Federation, says people need to remember why the anniversary is important.

"This year marks the 70th anniversary of the victory in the anti-fascist and anti-Japanese wars. This was a victory that mankind defeated evil. The brightness defeated the darkness. This is a time that all the Chinese people should remember. All those who love peace in the world should remember."

The commemoration has included a series of speeches and stage performances include singing, dancing, Peking Opera and Kungfu.

A photography exhibition about the war has also been held.

Chinese artists Man Weiqi and Lu Dayou were there to show off their paintings.

Chinese Ambassador Chen Yuming was also on-hand to see the ceremony come to an end, which concluded with the song "Hand In Hand".