The 2025 PAFC International Vertical Marathon Masters was held Jan. 11.

The nation celebrated its inaugural Chinese People's Police Day on Jan. 10, 2021. The day recognizes and pays tribute to the valuable services and sacrifices made by police officers nationwide. Police officers organized a unique event to mark Police Day at the Luohu Checkpoint in Shenzhen on Thursday.

The arrival of the Year of the Snake holds special importance, particularly for the cosmopolitan hub of Shenzhen. This will mark the first Spring Festival following its inscription on UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list. A cultural melting pot of diverse customs and traditions, Shenzhen is hosting a myriad of celebrations, attracting both visitors and performers from around the world to usher in the Chinese New Year of the Snake.

As the Spring Festival approaches, more than 20 expatriates gathered at the Mawan Urban Exhibition Hall on the afternoon of Jan. 4 to experience customs related to the Spring Festival through a series of hands-on crafts and calligraphy.

Under the 240-hour visa-free policy, more and more expatriates are able to visit China conveniently. On the first day of 2025, approximately 40 expatriates from 15 countries visited the Splendid China • China Folk Culture Villages theme park and dressed in Hanfu for an immersive cultural exploration journey.

Australian sketcher Francesco is on tour in Shenzhen. Recently, his sketching activities in Dongmen, Luohu District has attracted many citizens.

When you stroll along the bustling streets of Sea World in Shekou, you might stumble upon MADLOBA, a distinctive restaurant whose name means “thank you” in Georgian. This unique eatery was founded by Aleksandre Kvaratskhelia, who is from Georgia’s capital Tbilisi.

The One Voice Children's Choir from the U.S. launched its 2025 New Year China tour with an inaugural performance in Shenzhen on the evening of Dec. 29. At the Shenzhen Bay Opera House, the Chinese and American choirs came together for a captivating music flash mob, filling the prominent city landmark with the enchanting melodies of young voices.

Eledir Busanello from Brazil visited the Macao Special Administrative Region with EyeShenzhen on Dec. 20, the day marking the 25th anniversary of Macao’s return to the motherland. Watch her Portuguese vlog to experience the rich cultural vibrancy of this unique destination. The trip was part of the Shenzhen Global Communication Ambassadors program.