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Flipping through the script, diary, and manuscript written by his father Wu Zaowen during the Korean War, it can be seen that the 60th Division of the 20th Army's cultural and industrial team sang the heroic journey amidst the smoke of war on the eastern front, and scenes came to mind. The female soldiers of the 60th Division's Cultural and Industrial Corps were formerly known as the Zhejiang East Guerrilla Column of the New Fourth Army. This division had the highest level of education in the New Fourth Army and Central China. There were many workers and students from cities in Shanghai and the Jiangnan region, and my father was the captain of the Cultural and Industrial Corps at the time. On June 25, 1950, the Korean War broke out. On October 7th, the 60th Division stationed in Luodian, Shanghai moved north and arrived in Zouxian on the 14th. On November 4th, I boarded another train to Meihekou, crossed Shanhaiguan on the 7th, arrived in Tonghua on the morning of the 10th, and crossed the Yalu River from Ji'an to participate in the war in North Korea on the 11th. "Those American pilots are really crazy. They flew so low, Snail."

The construction funds for the once impoverished "Yizhu Hall" came from the famous patriotic overseas Chinese industrialist Mr. Huang Yizhu. Huang Yizhu, from Nan'an, Fujian, was born on December 7, 1868. His ancestors have been farming for generations, his father has been farming for the rest of his life, and his mother has been spinning for others. The family is extremely poor. Huang Yizhu is the eldest son in the family. At the age of five or six, he was sent to a private school by his father to study. Later, due to inability to afford tuition fees, he was forced to drop out of school and go home to help his father farm. In order to support his family, Huang Yizhu started learning to shave his head from his uncle at the age of 12. Three years later, he carried the burden and went to the village to shave his head, enduring discrimination and bullying. In the spring of 1885, Huang Yizhu went to Nanyang with his family and friends. There are various theories about the reason why he went to Southeast Asia. There is a saying that one day, Huang Yizhu shaved the head of a wealthy gentry, and during his grooming, the gentry

Will the rapidly developing AI eliminate and replace human civilization in the future? Is the relationship between humans and AI controlled or controlled? The AI International Art Exhibition "Wild Xiaohui" opened on July 15th at the Wang Xiaohui Art Museum. Thousands of digital artists from home and abroad, with the theme of "love, nurturing, and hope", use AI to calculate unique works in different forms and media, and present them through art forms such as text, pictures, videos, and interactive installations. During the two month exhibition period, the exhibition works and scenes will constantly change, aiming to bring freshness to every viewing experience for the audience. The exhibition "Wild Little Hui" has three themed exhibition areas. In the first exhibition area, digital artists use AI to reread and recreate classic paintings, replacing the original male characters in the paintings with females, while expressing fun and entertainment

The suspense drama "Imperfect Victims" starring Zhou Xun, Liu Yijun, Lin Yun, Zhong Chuxi, Chen Shu, Dong Jie, and others has been scheduled to air on Eastern TV every night at 7:30 pm starting from July 17th. The "Silent Pressure" version trailer, "Fearless" version poster, and full lineup stills were released on the same day. Zhou Xun led the All Star lineup to focus on controversial topics, and with multiple perspectives switching, the case's direction is unpredictable. Chen Shu's "Imperfect Victim" is a case involving an anonymous third-party report. It tells the story of lawyer Lin Kan, who successfully accepts a suspect's commission and, with excellent professional skills and pre investigation, overturns the criminal charges against the victim Zhao Xun. But the conflict between objective facts and personal emotional stance has posed an unprecedented challenge to Lin Kan's professional ethics. Who is the suspect? Who is the victim? The synchronous release of "none" by Guan Yunpeng

The "Creation of the Environment from the Heart-A Research Exhibition of Ming and Qing Figure Paintings in the Shanghai Chinese Academy of Painting" hosted by the Shanghai Chinese Academy of Painting was held on July 13 in Hall 3 of Cheng Shifa Art Museum. This exhibition selects more than 40 pieces/groups of treasures from the collection of the institute, exhibiting the works of famous artists such as Chen Hongshou, Ding Yunpeng, Zeng Jing, Huang Shen, Gao Qipei, Luo Pin, Ren Bonian, etc., involving portraits, high scholars, ladies and other different themes. Some of the collections are rarely published, and there are also masterpieces exhibited for the first time. The exhibition not only activates the collection of fine works, but also presents the charm of traditional culture to the audience. Huang Shen Zhong Kui Drawing Set Color Huang Shen Tieguai Li Drawing Set Color Vertical Axis 1762 Gao Qipi Sword Zhong Kui Paper Set Color Vertical Axis Qing Dynasty Hua Yan Holding Servant Silk Set Color Qing Song Dynasty Guo Ruoxu said in his painting theory, "Buddha Tao, character, official

The Chinese New Literature Series, which left a significant mark in the history of modern Chinese literature and publishing, was published in Shanghai from 1935 to 1936. The first volume consisted of 10 volumes. In 1983, under the leadership of Ding Jingtang, the then president and editor in chief of Shanghai Literature and Art Publishing House, the second edition of "Da Shi" began to be compiled. In 1989, after the publication of the second volume, I came to Shenchengli on Yongjia Road and Mr. Ding Jingtang gave me an interview at home. When it comes to "Da Shi", he is as familiar as a book. However, he pointed out, "This is Mr. Zhao Jiabi's idea, we are the successors." He took special care of me, and if you want to fully understand "Da Shi", you must find Mr. Zhao. So, I came to visit the Zhao family on Shanyin Road. Zhao Jiabi reminisces about the past and the present. That day, Mr. Zhao was deeply immersed in memories... He always chose to live in Lu

Historian Xu Qianjin is conducting an ideological experiment. The subject of this experiment is closely related to each of us, which is our daily life, and the target audience of the experiment is future people. "Historians should not only focus on the past, but also observe and record the present, turning these everyday landscapes that were originally visible and would inevitably disappear into historical archives." Therefore, he named such experiments the "Daily Life&Archive Generation" series, and has now completed three masterpieces: "The Abundance of Flow: The Daily Landscape of a Community", "Driving in the Present: Individualized Interpretation of Technological Rationality", and "The Flower of Modern Spirit: The Concrete and Abstract of a Northeast Industrial City", with the aim of allowing future people to see the daily life of this era in rapidly changing cities and constantly passing time. "Should be an expert in current daily life"

Dancer Shen Wei, who won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the American Dance Festival last year, came to Shanghai this year with his new work "Poetry Memories of Dongpo". He extracted 15 of Su Dongpo's over 3000 poems, integrating modern dance with excellent traditional Chinese cultural elements such as poetry, traditional Chinese painting, calligraphy, seal carving, guqin, opera, martial arts, etc., and using freehand brushwork to trace back thousands of years, opening a dialogue that transcends time and space. After 20 months of preparation, "Poetry Memories of Dongpo" will be unveiled at the Shanghai Cultural Square on July 22nd and 23rd. This modern dance drama is produced by China Oriental Performing Arts Group and the Propaganda Department of the Meishan Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China. When he received an invitation to create in Paris, Shen Wei hesitated at first. At that time, he couldn't imagine how to turn Su Shi's poetry into a stage work. Afterwards, Shen Wei spent four months in Paris flipping through Su Shi's poetry

"This is a story in a loop style, telling the story of a boy around 2000 how he bid farewell to his adolescence, from his personal emotions to the emotions of the audience. The theme is somewhat sad, but not 'mourning', but rather tranquility, tranquility, and nostalgia." On July 14th, screenwriter and director Zheng Tianran introduced the new drama 'Submarine at Night' during a tour. The single act drama "Submarine at Night" produced by Shanghai Theatre Art Center will premiere on July 21st. The drama is adapted from a novel of the same name by young writer Chen Chuncheng. It was once named one of the Top 10 Novels of 2020 by Asia Weekly, and was ranked 68th on Douban Reading's 2020 Chinese Literature Top 1. "Submarine at Night" tells the story of "me" - Chen Turner, who was once an imaginative young man, and later

On July 13th, the 4th "Poly Summer" Shanghai International Children's Choir Festival opened at the Poly Grand Theatre in Shanghai. The choir festival has been successfully held three times since 2018. The theme of this year is "Singing to Connect Us and Our Childlike Hearts to Light up the World". Nearly 50 choirs from all over the country gathered in Shencheng, with over 2000 people participating in the grand event. The performance is still live streaming online, bringing wonderful enjoyment to tens of thousands of viewers. On the evening of the 13th, the choir festival kicked off with the night, and a magnificent and distinctive water feature show first appeared, bringing an immersive audio-visual experience to the audience. The Chinese Dance Troupe of Shanghai Poly Grand Theatre performed "Song of Prosperity", offering the best wishes to the motherland in the form of dance. Changzheng Primary School and Shibei Middle School sang a duet called "Sing a Mountain Song for the Party to Listen to", expressing genuine affection. The Voice of Nature Choir "Endless Life", Taiwan

At the end of 2022, when people thought that artificial intelligence technology was stagnant, the latest version of the AI big language model suddenly exploded. Many people think that the art field is difficult to be eroded by AI, but they never expected that it was one of the earliest areas to be impacted by AI: AI singers became popular on the internet, original artists faced layoffs... From the initial chat robots, to instant drawing applications, and to the development of various small model products, almost everyone faced the challenge of "substitution" brought by artificial intelligence. When the big language model encountered the Beijing college entrance examination questions, it surprisingly achieved a score of 511, which can lead to admission to a good 211 university in China. In the future, will artificial intelligence serve humanity or replace humanity? The second season of the first Chinese cutting-edge scientific thinking show "Future China"

At 5:50 pm on Friday, the heat was still lingering. In the passage with a pergola set up at the entrance of the Shanghai Museum, there are already spectators queuing up to enter the nightclub, many with children. "A week ago, as soon as the reserved seats were released, I snatched them," sighed Mr. Hu, who was queuing up. During the summer vacation, the cultural and museum venues were "just as hot as the weather.". Entering summer vacation, the popularity of major cultural and museum venues is soaring, and various cultural and museum venues such as "ticket booking", "boutique explanations", and "private group tours" are thriving on social media. While this emerging paid program has made some parents feel relieved, it has also made some tourists feel unfair. On July 16th, the National Museum of China officially implemented new regulations: Without the permission of the museum, no unit or individual is allowed to carry out explanatory activities inside the museum. The latest visit appointment notice for Shanghai Museum also has such regulations

Entering the third floor of the Shanghai Museum of Contemporary Art, the exhibition space is like an open-air market. Six white umbrellas stand in the center of the exhibition hall, surrounded by models of ten architectural projects from southern China, including Guangdong and Fujian, showcasing ten real-life architectural practices. Under the white umbrella, several old bamboo chairs remind people of the cool scenes in their hometown. From July 15th to October 8th, the second season of the "New Culture Producer" project, "Active Architecture," was exhibited at the Shanghai Museum of Contemporary Art at Muqiao in Gulou Water Township. The selected plan for this season was "The Way of Shadow," planned by architect Chen Donghua, which focuses on a semi natural, semi artificial, and semi indoor collective space state in southern China - "shadow.". S Cloud Corridor in Guanhu Central Park, photographed by Wu Siming in the south

On the evening of July 14th, 20-year-old violin newcomer Yoshimoto Rino stepped onto the stage of the Shanghai Summer Music Festival and collaborated with conductor David Stern's Shanghai Symphony Orchestra to bring Brahms' Violin Concerto in D major. Jiben Li is an award-winning participant in the 3rd Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition and also the youngest participant to date in the competition. She is young and small, but she unleashes astonishing power on stage. Before the competition, Yoshimoto Rino's greatest wish was to win the competition and have the opportunity to collaborate with the band and perform in China. Now, her dream has come true. The third Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition is held online, so this is the first time that Yoshimoto Rino has come to China and also the first time he has met the chairman of the competition jury, David Stern.

On the evening of July 14th, the outdoor stage of the Shanghai Summer Music Festival welcomed the concert "Silent Summer Night" by the HAYA band. Unexpectedly, half an hour before the performance began, there was suddenly thunder and heavy rain pouring down quickly. Will the performance continue? At that time, the Shanghai Urban Lawn Music Square had already gathered a lot of waiting audience, and more viewers were waiting in front of the screen to watch the live broadcast. The organizers of the Shanghai Summer Music Festival urgently discussed with the HAYA band and quickly made a decision: to perform! So, in the heavy rain, the performance started on time. When the reporter arrived at the scene, the performance had already begun. There are over 1300 seats, most of which are fully occupied, and the rain has not dampened the enthusiasm of the audience. The scene was very orderly, with all the audience wearing transparent raincoats distributed by the organizer, and no one holding an umbrella as it would block the view of the back row audience. In the

The Temple of Heaven has a history of over 600 years and is a treasure of world architectural art, as well as an outstanding representative of world cultural heritage. The Beijing Temple of Heaven Metaverse Multimedia Series Exhibition "Echoes of the Heavenly Sound" and "Talks with the Temple of Heaven" began its tour with official support from the Temple of Heaven Park, and the first national exhibition was held from July 15th to October 6th at the Tian'an Qianshu in Shanghai's Dayang Jingdian. The Temple of Heaven was built in the first half of the 15th century and attracts about 20 million visitors annually. It is the largest surviving ancient sacrificial architectural complex in China. The Temple of Heaven witnessed the Chinese nation's reverence and exploration of the universe and nature: from ancient times, it began to sweep the floor and offer sacrifices, climb high and offer sacrifices, and later build altars and offer sacrifices. Surrounding the Temple of Heaven, there are many curious and mysterious colors, such as how low murmurs generate clear echoes in front of the Echo Wall, and why the Temple of Heaven has many circles

The "Caotang Chuandeng - Feng Chaoran's Painting Art and Inheritance Special Exhibition" launched by the Lu Yanshao Art Academy will be held from July 15th to October 8th. The exhibition focuses on Feng Chaoran, the teacher of Lu Yanshao, to explore, review, and present the works of this representative artist in the development history of Shanghai style painting in the early 20th century from different perspectives, in order to present the development of Shanghai style painting. Feng Chaoran, a famous modern calligrapher and painter from Changzhou, Jiangsu. As a traditional painter, Feng Chaoran excels in landscapes, figures, flowers and birds. In the 1930s and 1940s, he was known as the "Three Wu and One Feng" along with Wu Hufan, Wu Beiqiu, and Wu Zishen, becoming an important representative of the maritime art scene at that time. After the establishment of the People's Republic of China, Feng Chaoran served as a researcher at the Institute of Ethnic Art at the Central Academy of Fine Arts and a director of the East China Artists Association. His painting studio "Songshan Thatched Cottage" trained Lu Yanshao

On July 15th, the Shanghai Ballet departed for Ordos, Inner Mongolia with their original ballet "Light of the Earth" to participate in the 14th National Dance Exhibition. The National Dance Exhibition is a national level artistic event in the field of dance. Over the past 40 years, it has released a large number of excellent dance works, exploring and cultivating numerous creative and performing talents. "The Light of the Earth" is recommended by the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism and is the only ballet work in this exhibition. It will be performed on July 17th and 18th at the Cultural and Art Center of Dalu New Area in Zhungeer Banner. "The Light of the Earth" premiered in November last year, telling the story of a "light chaser" born in a chaotic environment who pursues light, sows light, and ultimately becomes "light" to improve their situation and light up the world. It praises the fearlessness and tenacity of life when it is deeply troubled. This work is produced by the Deputy Troupe of Shanghai Ballet

On the evening of July 15th, the Shanghai Summer Music Festival "All City Classical" brought music to the streets and alleys. In the shadow space of Longhua Pagoda, the violin plays "Guanshan Yue"; At Xujiahui Academy, saxophones play Paul Bono's Waltz Rhapsody. Three young performers invited by the Shanghai Summer Music Festival bring a small surprise in ordinary life to citizens and tourists through their music. They have previously performed at the Hengfu Style Museum, Wukang Road Tourism Consulting Center, and Xiangyang Park. Meanwhile, a city walk related to music is underway. 30 members of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra followed Hu Yanqiong, a staff member of the orchestra's archives, to embark on a city stroll in the cool summer night breeze. They set off from Jaguar Shanghai Symphony Hall, along Fuxing Middle Road, Fenyang Road, Huaihai Middle Road, Fuxing West Road, and Urumqi

At 10 o'clock in the morning, the Liu Haisu Art Museum was bustling with people. Artists such as Yang Zhengxin, Wei Jingshan, Ren Lijun, Huang Yinghao, Hu Xiangcheng, Wang Shensheng, Chen Yiming, Chen Weide, Cai Xiaoben, Chen Yugang, Li Baohua, and others gathered together. They shared a common identity as both exhibiting artists and students of Chinese oil painter and art educator Meng Guang. On July 15th, the "Meng Guang Era: Teachers and Students Art Literature Special Exhibition" officially opened, showcasing more than 90 works by Meng Guang and his students, showcasing his outstanding achievements in art creation and education, as well as the deep nostalgia and gratitude of the students towards him. "On site exhibition hall" This is an exhibition that has been prepared for 15 years. After many twists and turns, it has been put on hold. Finally, with the unremitting efforts of Mr. Meng Guang's students and the strong support of people from all walks of life, it has been able to

Talking about loss, depicting loneliness, and exploring the inner subtleties of urbanites... The strong individualistic tendencies, iconic urbanism, and lonely atmosphere in the works of Japanese author Haruki Murakami have influenced a generation of Chinese readers. From today's perspective, the portrayal of popular culture in Murakami's works still resonates with the discussion of lifestyle among young people today. Shanghai Translation Publishing House has launched the "Revised Edition of Haruki Murakami Hardbound Series" this year, with a particular emphasis on adjusting popular culture and lifestyle language to keep up with the times, such as changing "Celebrity Talk" to "Talk Show" and "Thick Blue Cloth Shirt" to "Cowboy Shirt"; At the same time, the names of the music pieces appearing in Murakami's novels were uniformly corrected to the conventional translation method, and corresponding music lists were attached for each work. These subtle adjustments are precisely to make the work more fitting

This spring, at the northwest corner of Zunyi Road and Xianxia Road, Hongqiao Park, which had been surrounded and sheltered for half a year, revealed its restored true appearance. Entering Hongqiao Park from the corner of Zunyi Road and Xianxia Road, one can see the brightly colored words "PARK" and a white, simple circular corridor behind them. This is precisely the visual highlight and functional focus of the newly created "Hongqiao Yuanting" in the park. It is said that this circular corridor with a diameter of 36 meters is made of the same membrane material as "Water Cube", which can create a changing effect of light and shadow. Under the corridor, there are also curved seats, sunken steps, and other devices that give off a sense of theater. Within a 400 square meter activity space, various activities such as outdoor concerts, press conferences, shopping malls, etc. can be held. This design avoids the awkwardness of trampling on the lawn during the original performance activities in the park. Everything makes

The action blockbuster Mission Impossible 7: Deadly Reckoning, starring Tom Cruise, was released on July 14th. As one of the most influential action movie series, the film was highly anticipated by fans after its release. However, the "up" in the title indicates that the audience cannot see the end of the story in this movie. Recently, many Hollywood blockbusters have been released in the form of episodes. Although the titles of "Speed and Fury 10" and "Spider Man: The Universe" do not indicate it, they all abruptly come to an end during the crucial climax of life and death, and the subsequent plot will take a year or even several years to be revealed. Moreover, both films exceed 140 minutes, while Mission Impossible 7 has a length of 164 minutes. Nowadays, super long blockbusters lasting over 150 and 160 minutes are everywhere in cinemas, which requires attention from the audience

This year marks the 120th anniversary of He Luting's birth. On July 15th, at the former residence of He Luting in Xin'antang Village, Jiulongling Town, Shaodong City, Hunan Province, the Shanghai Conservatory of Music released a record commemorating the 120th anniversary of He Luting's birth. He Luting was the first dean of Shanghai Conservatory of Music after the establishment of the People's Republic of China, cultivating generations of leading Chinese music talents and literary and artistic backbone. This album "Embracing Truth: Commemorating the 120th Anniversary of He Luting's Birthday" is published under the "Shangyin" record brand, and is produced by Liao Changyong, the Dean of Shanghai Conservatory of Music. The commemorative album cover includes a collection of precious historical recordings, excavated from the old version library of China Record Company, including the first edition of "Shepherd's Flute" and "lullaby" recorded by Ding Shande in 1935, "Leifeng Pagoda Shadow" recorded by Wang Renmei in 1936, and 19

On the evening of July 16th, Art Director Zhang Yi led the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra to perform Anton Bruckner's Symphony No. 8 in C minor at the Shanghai Grand Theatre, marking the end of the 2022-2023 music season. This season, the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra held a total of 23 performances, including 17 hosting concerts, 4 chamber music concerts, and 2 weekly radio concerts. In addition, the band also brought 7 red music concerts and 23 public welfare performances. A Bruckner Marathon concluded the season with Anton Bruckner's Symphony No. 8 in C minor, which had an unusual significance for the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra. Since 2018, Zhang Yi has led the orchestra to complete the rehearsal, performance, and recording of the complete Anton Bruckner Symphony across four seasons. Symphony No. 8 in C minor is by Bru

Several sudden rainstorm eased the heat in Shanghai. On July 16th, the 18th China International Anime and Game Expo, which lasted for 4 days, closed at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition Hall. This was the first large-scale anime and game exhibition during the summer season in Shanghai. The exhibition period attracted a total of 178000 visitors# I love CCG #. The main topic has read 210 million times, discussed 96000 times, and has a total of 90 million related topics on the internet. The exhibition actively implements the national planning and deployment for cultural digitization, making efforts in virtual idols, digital art, digital cultural tourism, and other areas, playing a platform role, strengthening cross-border cooperation, and promoting successful cases. During the four days when the exhibition swept by the trend of "virtual idols", the exhibition hall was always a joyful ocean for anime enthusiasts. Numerous anime fans attended the long-awaited event in their suitcases, dressed up to welcome the long-awaited event

On July 15th and 16th, the 2023 Summer Carnival of MiHoYo's "Collapse 3" was held at the Shanghai Automotive Exhibition Center. The two-day carnival brings an immersive interactive experience to players of Crash 3. The project team of "Collapse 3" will also release it to the public, and it will cross border with the highly popular Japanese animated film "Promea" to receive positive feedback from players. Crash 3 was released on October 14, 2016 on the whole platform, which is the representative work of Miha You before Genshin Impact. It has been online for nearly 7 years, and can be called an evergreen product in the game industry. Valuing content while closely adhering to the player's ecological culture is an important reason for this game to maintain its vitality and popularity. At the exhibition site, multiple key game scenes are replicated and exhibited, providing players with a real-world experience that is different from online. For example, in Crash 3

On July 15th, the Shanghai World Parent Child Performance Season and the 2nd World Intangible Cultural Heritage Parent Child Festival opened. With the theme of "strolling children with confidence, having a summer without restraint", the event launched a variety of parent-child fun workshops, childhood food, China-Chic cultural and creative, time-honored brands collectively settled in the big world parent-child market, and VR, AI technology enabled new parent-child interaction experience. During the parent-child performance season, more than 200 good parent-child performances took turns, covering various types of dramas, puppet dramas, body dramas, concerts, and more. These performances include the Wuzhen Drama Festival's exhibition work "Strange Dance in the Forest", international drama work "Golden Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth Dingdong Qiang", parent-child IP drama "Teddy Love Adventure", and Japanese popular anime derivative drama "Cat Little Darling's Bubble Kingdom", distributed in small theaters such as China Box and World Box. Every weekend, Shanghai World also

"'It is our new cultural mission in the new era to continue to promote cultural prosperity, build a cultural power and build a modern civilization of the Chinese nation from a new starting point. 'General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech at the symposium on cultural heritage and development triggered an enthusiastic response from the national cultural community." In an interview with reporters, Gu Haohou, vice chairman of the Shanghai Federation of Literary and Art Circles, chairman of the Shanghai Dramatists Association, and secretary of the Party Committee of the Shanghai Opera Art Center, said, "As the inheritors and practitioners of Chinese excellent traditional culture, we have strengthened the new era of opera. Only by continuously deepening the understanding of the regularity of cultural construction can we better shoulder the new cultural mission." Keeping the root and protecting the pulse: finding the source of living water in Chinese civilization and better shouldering the new cultural mission is the common of Shanghai literature, art and cultural workers

For the new era and new cultural mission, Shanghai is actively practicing its own path of exploration. Starting today, our newspaper will launch a series of reports on "Cultural Inheritance and Development in Shanghai", showcasing the practical examples of Shanghai cultural workers in different fields