28th Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival opens in Xiamen

Photo shows a scene of the opening ceremony of the 28th China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival held in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Nov. 19, 2019. The film festival kicked off here Tuesday. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

The five-day 28th Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival opened on Tuesday in Xiamen, East China's Fujian province.

Hosts and hostesses are seen at the opening ceremony of the 28th China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival held in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Nov. 19, 2019.  (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

The opening ceremony was held in Banlam Grand Theater, drawing a number of A-list stars and industry insiders.

Representatives of filmmakers and guests attend the opening ceremony of the 28th China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival held in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Nov. 19, 2019. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

A total of 277 films, including 103 drama features, 25 children's films, 13 animated works and 28 documentaries, are competing for 19 Golden Rooster Awards, such as best picture and best director honors.

Representatives of actors and actresses perform at the opening ceremony of the 28th China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival held in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Nov. 19, 2019. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

As two of the most prestigious film awards in China, the Golden Rooster Awards and the Hundred Flower Awards have been held alternatively every year since 2005.

Representatives of citizens and actors and actresses perform at the opening ceremony of the 28th China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival held in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Nov. 19, 2019. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)