China’s drone-based road show to celebrate its friendly relations rolled into Botswana on Tuesday night, with a drone show involving a 500-strong drone swarm illuminating the skies of Gaborone.

Preceded by lion and dragon dance, the show by Chinese technicians featured a series of aerial visuals depicting both countries' landmarks and icons, including the Great Wall, zebra, elephant, panda, peace dove, diamond, Kung Fu, the character of Botswana's currency PULA and the Chinese character of blessing, as well as the sign of handshaking, to share the culture and highlight cooperation.

Turning on the lights of their mobile phones, the audience cheered and applauded the synchronized display, accompanied by music and illuminated in brilliant colours.

"This evening's show is more than a dazzling fusion of technology and artistry; it is also a vibrant celebration of the profound friendship between China and Africa, China and Botswana," said the Chinese Ambassador to Botswana Fan Yong.

Fang also spoke highly of the achievements of 51 years of bilateral relations between Beijing and Gaborone, and vowed to further consolidate and strengthen the China-Botswana strategic partnership, ensuring it delivers more and more tangible benefits to the two peoples.

The event was hosted by China's Shaanxi Radio and Television Media Convergence Group and the Chinese Embassy in Botswana, in partnership with Botswana's Ministry of International Relations and Ministry of Sport and Arts.