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Two racers in dance poses leap in the air before running in Southwest China's Chongqing municipality on the evening of May 14. [Photo/CFP]

A bevy of beauties in Chongqing night run

A group of beautiful young women sporting Wu Zetian-style makeup in imitation of a popular drama, ran on the streets of Southwest China's Chongqing municipality on the evening of May 14, cfp.cn reported.

“We have 120 members aged between 20 to 45 years old,” said Zeng Lu, organizer of the race, referring to the participants.

Zeng said that they run in order to keep fit and to demonstrate female independence and positive energy.

Zhang Xibi (middle), a 20-year-old university student and her friends take part in the race in Southwest China's Chongqing municipality on the evening of May 14. [Photo/CFP]

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