
ICIF Art Season opens with star-studded performances
The China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) will take place from May 22 to 26 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center in Bao’an District. As one of China’s most influential cultural and creative industry trade fairs, this year’s expo will span 160,000 square meters across eight exhibition halls.

Fans meet star dancers at museum
Some 200 fans and guests attended a meet-up with the lead dancers of “For an Eternal Homeland — The Stone Carvers” (“Tian Xia Da Zu” in pinyin) yesterday afternoon at the Shenzhen Museum of History and Folk Culture in Futian District.

'Wing Chun' in Russia: a cross-civilizational dialogue
On the vast expanse of Russian soil, a unique cultural feast is unfolding as the Shenzhen-created dance drama “Wing Chun” is currently on a Russian tour showcasing the unique charm of Chinese culture and initiating a dialogue between two civilizations.

A one-day cultural and urban exploration of Luohu
Home to Shenzhen’s earliest skyscrapers like the iconic Guomao Building and Diwang Mansion, as well as the city’s first upscale MixC shopping mall, Luohu District has long been a commercial hub for this fishing village-turned international metropolis.

HK artists exhibit Lingnan paintings at CUHK-Shenzhen
Step away from the fast-paced rhythm of daily life and immerse yourself in the beauty of Lingnan-style paintings on display at the Gravity Field Art Gallery at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen).

City to stage 100 events to mark World Book Day 2025
To mark the 30th World Book Day and the 10th Shenzhen Juvenile Reading Day, the Shenzhen Publishing Group will launch over 100 events from Saturday to May 5, featuring new book releases, technology-driven interactions, sales exhibitions, and reading initiatives across the city.

Frankfurt Book Fair to rejoin cultural fair
The Frankfurter Buchmesse (Frankfurt Book Fair), the world’s largest trade fair for books, will participate in the upcoming 21st China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) next month.

SZ-Shanwei expressway's service area becomes tourist hospot
The Changshawan Service Area opened yesterday.

Symphony 'Lu Xun' performed at sold-out concerts
The Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra (SZSO) premiered Chinese composer Ye Xiaogang’s fifth symphony at two sold-out concerts last week at Shenzhen Concert Hall and Guangzhou’s Xinghai Concert Hall.

Shenzhen Bay Culture Square drives global cultural development
On March 25, Shenzhen Bay Culture Square signed a cooperation memorandum with The Design Museum in London, becoming the museum's first strategic partner in the Asia-Pacific region.

Shenzhen Library launches Art Wiki database
Shenzhen Library has officially launched the “Art Wiki: Global Art Resource Database,” a groundbreaking platform that features over 2.11 million high-definition artworks sourced from more than 2,400 art institutions across 112 countries and regions.

Highlights of Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 unveiled
The highly anticipated 2025 Art Basel Hong Kong is set to showcase 240 galleries from 42 countries and regions, including 23 first-time participants.