Embrace China, a variety show celebrating the 65th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, was presented at Cullen Hall at the University of Houston on Sept 21. It was hosted by the China National Day Foundation in Houston and Sino Professionals Association (SPA) with SPA President Fang Yichuan as the chair. The programs were put together by the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese. From left: Xing Yanzhuang, deputy director of cultural exchange department of ACFROC; Fang Yichuan, Chinese Consul General; Li Qiangmin and Ping Sun, co-chairs of the event, are attending a pre-program reception at the Hilton Hotel University of Houston. [May Zhou / China Daily]