A luminous constellation of drones spells “Amazing Shenzhen” across the velvet night over the Civic Center in Futian District yesterday, leaving the thousands who packed the plaza breathless.The event was part of the celebrations marking the 45th anniversary of the establishment of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The celebrations featured a groundbreaking 12,000‑drone performance and a one‑hour light show staged simultaneously at the Civic Center and Shenzhen Talent Park in Nanshan District.      P3> Liu Xudong