3 SZ museums earn national recognition
Three Shenzhen museums have recently received national recognition following the release of the results of the fifth batch of evaluations for the second and third-tier museums in China, according to the Chinese Museums Association.
Reservation-free access boosts summer museum attendance
This past summer, museum visits in Shenzhen surged after several museums eliminated reservation requirements and extended opening hours.
3 sites listed as world geological heritages
Three geological sites in China, comprising vegetation fossils, dinosaur fossils and a karst landform, have recently been listed as Geological Heritage Sites by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS).
Measures introduced to advance short drama industry
The Shenzhen Municipal Culture, Media, Tourism, and Sports Bureau has recently unveiled a series of policies to bolster the high-quality development of online micro-short dramas, according to the Shenzhen Guangming WeChat account.
SZ Wind Music Festival draws 400 participants from GBA
The 2024 Shenzhen Wind Music Festival and the 10th Shenzhen Wind and Percussion (Solo and Ensemble) Performance were held in Shenzhen on Aug. 27 and 28, attracting nearly 400 participants from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
Guqin musicians, enthusiasts enjoy 'SZ Rhyme'
Music enthusiasts gathered at the “Shenzhen Rhyme” guqin concert Saturday evening at the theater of the Shenzhen Pingshan Changshou Dramaville in Pingshan District.
China had 3,246 public libraries by end of 2023
China had a total of 3,246 public libraries by the end of 2023, with a total national collection of 1.44 billion books, which represented an increase of 5.6% year-on-year, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said on Friday.
'Rhythms of Folk Music' livens up Longgang night
A day before Hong Kong songstress Karen Mok’s “The Big Show” live concert at the Shenzhen Universiade Sports Center, a free intimate concert at the Sunset Theater by the lake outside the stadium was not as glamorous but just as charming and perhaps even more heart-warming.
Three SZ venues named most beautiful cultural spaces
The Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangdong Province recently announced the list of “2024 Guangdong’s Most Beautiful Public Cultural Spaces,” with three venues in Shenzhen earning a spot: the Qianhai Bay Branch of Shenzhen Library, the Blue House in Futian District, and the CIC Creativity and Innovation Center in Longgang District.
Museum offers immersive journey into ancient life
A naked-eye 3D screen brings to life elements from Mawangdui, a renowned ancient Chinese tomb. Visitors are captivated as civet cats with intricate fur and bright eyes leap out, finely crafted lacquerware showcases the artistry of ancient craftsmen, and various delicacies from the Western Han Dynasty (202 B.C.-25 A.D.) are vividly recreated through animation.
Appreciate the beauty of old beds
Having a good night’s sleep marks one of the key aspects of modern people’s healthy lifestyle, as it did for ancient people. Meanwhile, in Chinese history, beds also held a cultural significance beyond merely providing a sleeping experience.
Major exhibition of Dunhuang culture to open
“The Great Art of Dunhuang” exhibition , which is set to open at the China Art Museum on Sept. 20, features a wide array of rare artifacts from the collection of the Dunhuang Academy in Northwest China’s Gansu Province.
