Intl. folk arts festival makes SZ stop
The 13th China International Folk Arts Festival, launched last week in Foshan, features troupes from 13 countries across five continents, with performances scheduled in Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and Dongguan. Established in 1990, this large-scale cultural exchange is held every three years.
Paws, play, and everything in between at SZ Pet Fair
The 14th Shenzhen International Pet Fair officially kicked off at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Futian District Friday, transforming the exhibition halls into a bustling hub for pet lovers and their furry companions.
Marvelous China, US marching band performances
In a vibrant display of cross-cultural harmony, hundreds of teenagers from the U.S. and China came together for a large-scale marching band exchange gala at the University Town of Shenzhen Sports Center yesterday.
Japanese artist's sleek public sculpture debuts in SZ
The solo exhibition “Light, Transparency, Reflection”, Japanese contemporary artist Hajime Sorayama’s largest to date in South China, runs through Jan. 11, 2026 and brings together more than 80 works — paintings, installations, sculptures, and new-media pieces — created over more than half a century.
'Harry Potter' attraction brings Forbidden Forest to life
“HARRY Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience” is an immersive walk inspired by J.K. Rowling’s stories. Running through next March, the attraction transforms the Niuhu Waterfront Greenway (牛湖水碧道) in Longhua District into an illuminated forest trail, featuring installations of magical creatures and wizarding wonders from the “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts” films.
Dutch spectacle 'The Floating Diva' sails into SZ
The short theatrical music piece debuted in Shenzhen from Oct. 6 to 8. “The Floating Diva” is a site‑specific spectacle by Dutch artist Victorine Pasman, acclaimed as a national treasure in the Netherlands.
Flags adorn streets to mark National Day
Main streets in the city are decorated with national flags to greet the upcoming National Day. National flags are also raised and hung in public parks across the city as the National Day approaches.
World's largest indoor ski center opens in Qianhai
Qianhai Snow World, certified yesterday by Guinness World Records as the world’s largest indoor ski center, officially opened during a launch ceremony on the same day.
World's biggest physical bookstore opens its doors in Shenzhen
As the world’s largest physical bookstore and a landmark cultural tourism destination in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), the facility opened to the public Friday. Dubbed the “Eyes of the GBA,” the complex spans a colossal 131,000 square meters, combining reading spaces with art, technology, exhibitions, performances, and tourism.