The Buddhist Sculpture Art of Ancient Qingzhou exhibition officially opened at Hall 1 of the Guangzhou Museum of Art on June 20. This grand event marks the first large-scale, high-profile debut of the “Qingzhou Smile”— hailed as a discovery that rewrote the history of world art — in the Greater Bay Area. As a major cultural highlight in South China, the exhibition will run until Dec. 19.

About 100 fishing boats set out from Shuangyong Wharf in Dapeng New Area yesterday during the 2026 Nan’ao Fishing Festival as commercial fishing resumed.

Shenzhen Natural History Museum, which opened July 28 in Pingshan District, has quickly become a new summer-holiday hotspot, drawing many visitors to come and check it out.

The Bao’an Station of the Bay Area Division for the 2026 Guangdong Provincial First Esports Super League (GDES) area showdowns kicked off at the "Eye of the GBA" in Shenzhenon Aug. 8. Serving as the opening match of the areashowdowns, the Bao’an event marks a new phase in the inaugural GDES season.

Residents learn the traditional Chinese qigong exercise Baduanjin during a flash mob event at Longhua Cultural and Sports Center in Longhua District on Saturday. Baduanjin, or Eight Pieces of Brocade, is one of the most ancient forms of Chinese qigong (a system of deep-breathing exercises) with a history of more than 800 years. It is renowned for its health benefits, combining gentle movements with breath control.

The Shenzhen Children's Palace — a cherished landmark of nostalgia for generations of locals — officially launched its trial operation Aug.1. Coinciding with the peak summer holiday season, this revitalized science education hub has quickly become a top destination for families, drawing crowds during its first four days of reopening.

Today marks the final day of the 21st World Ballroom Dance Championships, which opened on July 18 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Futian District. Recognized as one of the three most prestigious dance competitions in the Asia–Pacific region, the event has drawn tens of thousands of dancers from 35 countries and regions.

The Final Four of the 2026 Guangdong Provincial City Basketball League (Yue BA) is set on June 27 at Bao'an Stadium. Shenzhen secured its spot by routing Shantou 102-87 on the road. The other three winners advancing to the semifinals are Guangzhou, Zhongshan and Dongguan.

Invited by The Harvard Club of South China, Guangdong, the Harvard Din & Tonics, a signature a cappella group from Harvard University, had a three-day visit in Shenzhen from Monday to Wednesday.