The 50th anniversary of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens reached new heights on Saturday as more than 41,000 fans packed Kai Tak Stadium for a day of high-energy entertainment and nostalgia. 

The atmosphere was electrified by the Vengaboys, who performed their biggest hits to a capacity South Stand, and DJ Hanna, who maintained the festive vibe among the 41,457 revelers into the evening.

A centerpiece of the day was the traditional March Past, which honored the tournament's history by featuring pioneers from the original 1976 event alongside youth players.

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On the pitch, the local teams faced challenging results as the tournament headed toward its grand finale. The Hong Kong, China men’s team narrowly lost 14-7 to Japan but remains in contention for the Melrose Claymores title due to their strong performance on Friday. 

Meanwhile, the women's team fell 24-12 to Thailand, leaving their final prospects uncertain. Despite these setbacks, the event continued to demonstrate its status as a premier "M" Mark sporting fixture, successfully blending world-class rugby with a vibrant carnival atmosphere.

DJ Clark of China Daily took the photos.