
EXchange program bolsters Sino-French bond
A poster-sized image of the Hollywood superhero Iron Man drew a large crowd at the Wanxia Nature One center in Shekou on Saturday afternoon, marking the official opening of the “To the Future: Chinese/French Sci-Fi and Fantasy Exhibition.”

China revises law to strengthen protection of cultural relics
China has adopted a revised law to strengthen the protection of its abundant cultural relics.

Chinese film award winners announced
Winners of the 37th Golden Rooster Awards, including the best actor, actress, director, and feature film, were announced Saturday evening during a ceremony in Xiamen, in East China’s Fujian Province.

Sino-French exchange program kicks off exciting culture events
The Chinese/French Artists Exchange Program Season III was inaugurated in Shekou Saturday afternoon, marking the beginning of a series of exciting cultural activities in Nanshan District that will run through Nov. 25.

China's first science book on Baguang silver-leaf mangroves released
China's first popular science book on silver-leaf mangroves, titled “Baguang Has Silver-Leaf Mangroves,” was released recently.

France and China unite for art exchange
Good news for local Marvel fans! Renowned French concept artist Aleksi Briclot will introduce the creation process of Surtur — a comic book villain based on Norse mythology who is an enemy of Thor — during a keynote speech at a salon dialogue in Nantou Ancient Town this Saturday.

56 lost Chinese cultural relics returned from Italy
A total of 56 lost Chinese cultural relics have been returned from Italy, China’s National Cultural Heritage Administration announced on Saturday.

New cultural landmark opens in Guangming
Guangming District welcomed a new cultural and sports pinnacle on Nov. 1 with the grand opening of the Maozhou River Sports and Arts Center, the facility among the district’s top 10 cultural and sports venues.

Global grooves in OCT-LOFT Jazz Festival
Local music enthusiasts filled the B10 Live venue in the OCT-LOFT every night from Oct. 25 to 27 to enjoy enchanting performances at the 11th OCT-LOFT Jazz Festival. An eclectic lineup of 20 musicians from eight countries brought their unique artistry to the stage, followed by late-night improvised gigs at the Old Heaven Bookstore that fostered an atmosphere of spontaneity and synergy.

Xingzhe Fusion Orchestra releases third album
The district hall opposite Yantian Central Park was fully packed Sunday evening for a performance by the Shenzhen-based Xingzhe Fusion Orchestra. Many in the audience were fans of the group who seldom miss their shows. Passionate applause erupted in the hall after each piece.

Hugo Award winner fuels sci-fi enthusiasm in his hometown
A literary museum dedicated to Liu Cixin, a celebrated science fiction writer and Hugo Award-winning novelist, was inaugurated recently in Yangquan, a city in North China’s Shanxi Province.

HK film show unveils exciting movie schedule
The much-anticipated Hong Kong Film Show in Guangdong (HKFSGD) is back with a bang, ready to enchant audiences across Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Foshan from today to Nov. 12. This cinematic extravaganza promises a rich offering of Hong Kong’s finest films, appealing to movie buffs in the Guangdong region.