Music festival concludes with genre-spanning concerts
​The 2026 C Music Festival at MixC World has concluded after three concerts featuring the New World Chamber Players, a U.S.-founded ensemble, bringing science fiction soundtracks, jazz and violin interpretations of classical and cinematic music to audiences.
Book Capital debuts at the Frankfurt Book Fair
The APEC special issue of Book Capital, a bimonthly cultural magazine published by Shenzhen Publishing House under the supervision of Shenzhen Publishing Group, was displayed at the 78th Frankfurt Book Fair from Oct. 7 to 11, offering an unconventional perspective on the city.
Shenzhen, HK artists bring fresh vision to Cantonese opera 'To Be or Not to Be'
A fresh take on traditional Cantonese opera took center stage at the Bay Opera of Shenzhen on Oct. 11, as artists from Shenzhen and Hong Kong showcased their collaborative production, “To Be or Not to Be: The Legendary Story of Lu Wenlong,” at a special appreciation event.
Orchestra concert tour promotes cultural exchange in GBA
The Greater Bay Area Youth Orchestra (GBAYO) brought 103 young musicians together for concerts in Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Guangzhou from Oct. 9 to 11, continuing an annual tour aimed at fostering cultural exchange across the region.
Shenzhen International Performance Center unveiled in Futian
A new cultural landmark has taken shape in the heart of Shenzhen, with the Shenzhen International Performance Center making its public debut in Xiangmihu Subdistrict, Futian District.
Chinese film of food and war to vie for Oscar
Chinese film “Once Upon a Time in the Middle East,” also known as “Welcome to the Dragon Restaurant,” will represent the Chinese mainland in the race for best international feature at the 99th Academy Awards, the film’s official Weibo account announced yesterday.
Guan Shanyue Art Museum turns art into hands-on learning experiences
The Guan Shanyue Art Museum is redefining public art education by transforming its galleries into interactive classrooms where visitors do not simply view art — they create it.
DESIGN@HKG 2026 to bring 40+ design events across HK
DESIGN@HKG 2026, the newly rebranded edition of the Hong Kong Design Center's (HKDC) annual flagship campaign, will take place from Nov. 10 to 24, activiating the entire city with a rich lineup of more than 40 activities.
Shenzhen choir brings Mid-Autumn music to New Zealand, Fiji
​The Shenzhen Star Bright Choir performed three “Mid-Autumn Festival: A Moonment to Remember” concerts in Palmerston North and Wellington, New Zealand, and Suva, Fiji.
MixC Family-Friendly Theater Season concludes in Nanshan
The 2026 MixC Family-Friendly Theater Season recently concluded at the China Resources Tower Art Center in Nanshan District, bringing a series of performances and workshops to a close amid laughter and emotion.
'Shenzhen historical place names map database' mini-program launched
Recently, the "Shenzhen historical place names map database" mini-program, organized and completed by the Shenzhen Planning and Natural Resources Bureau, was officially launched, incorporating over 3,000 ancient place names buried in historical archives. This is Shenzhen's first authoritative, comprehensive digital repository of historical place names with precise location-based search capabilities.
Hervé Tullet's 'Scribble Playground' opens at Dongguan Art Center
The Songshan Lake Exhibition and Performance Center was officially designated as the Dongguan Art Center on Aug. 22, with French artist and children's literature author Hervé Tullet's "Scribble Playground" exhibition making its Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) debut at the center on the same day.
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