Color run emblazes Gansu's university

Participants take a selfie during the color run at Lanzhou University. [Photo/Xinhua]

More than 5,000 people participated in a music color run held in Lanzhou University in the city of Lanzhou, Gansu province on May 29 to celebrate youth and express their love for sport.

The participants warmed up under the guidance of gymnasium coaches before the run to reduce injury. Twenty "most beautiful of school" women ushered in the event.

Participants celebrate finishing the color run. [Photo/Xinhua]

Participants were also able to take part in games and a rock music concert.

Pepsi Cola sponsored the activity, and various color run souvenirs such as memorial medals were available for participants.

Runners covered in color. [Photo/Xinhua]

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The "color run" is also known as the "Happiest 5km on the Planet", and is a celebration of health, happiness and individuality. It was founded as a worldwide activity in 2011 and took its inspiration from the Hindu festival of Holi, or festival of colors, where Hindu people scatter colored powder onto each other to welcome the start of the New Year.

Edited by Peter Nordlinger