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Produced by CCTV and Xixi Film Industry, jointly produced by Yiyuan Hengtai Culture Co., Ltd., and funded by the Shanghai Cultural Development Foundation, the project "Good Things Come Together" released a trailer and poster on September 15th, scheduled for September 19th, and will be simultaneously broadcasted on CCTV-8 Golden Power and Tencent Video. This female inspirational emotional drama is directed by Yang Xiaopei as the artistic director and chief producer, Teng Huatao as the executive producer and chief director, with Zhang Xiaofei, Huang Xiaoming, Zhang Jiani, and Li Zefeng leading the cast, and Zhao Xin as the lead actor. The series takes a female perspective and focuses on the difficulties and growth of urban women, telling their stories of overcoming numerous difficulties and achieving personal growth. Zhang Xiaofei plays Lin Shuang, who brings together a group of talented actors in this drama. Zhang Xiaofei, who won the Best Actress Award of the Golden Rooster Award with the film "Hello, Li Huanying", made his first appearance in a TV play

During the reign of Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty, a family surnamed Gao moved from Shandong and settled in Zhangyan Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai. By the time of the fifth generation Gao Fengxiang, his family had gradually entered a moderately prosperous society, but due to the Jiangnan War and the destruction of his industry, he had to start from scratch. As the seventh generation of Gao Gui, who was in charge of the Gao family, he possessed both literary and brave qualities, and was a righteous person. In a relatively short period of time, he restored the vitality of the Gao family. And Gao Jinzhai is also the great grandfather of Gao Kun, the "father of fiber optics", a Chinese physicist and educator who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2009, and an expert in fiber optic communication and electrical engineering. Gao Jinzhai focuses on educating his two sons, Gao Huang and Gao Xie. At that time, the Gao family already had a library called "Zangzhen Building", which included a series of books compiled by Gao Jinzhai with funding, including many works by Gu Guangyuan on astronomy and calendar. Gao Pingzi, the son of Gao Huang, later became a modern Chinese figure

The major revolutionary historical themed TV drama "The Great Way of Fire" will premiere on the prime time slot of CCTV on the evening of September 15th. This drama is directed by Song Yeming, with Zhang Qiang as the chief screenwriter and Xu Zhiyin as the chief producer. It stars Hou Jingjian, Zhang Bo, Wang Weizhi, and Xu Xiaosa, and stars Song Yu, Shang Bai, Xu Yongge, Shu Tong, Gao Feng, Ren Donglin, Li Yatian, Na Zhidong, Zhang Ge, Li Xiaofeng, Tang Yinuo, and others. It tells the story of Mao Zedong's firm belief, adherence to the correct governance philosophy and military revolutionary struggle route from 1931 to 1935. The main creative team of this drama is strong, and director Song Yeming has directed revolutionary historical dramas such as "Diplomatic Storm", "Marshal Peng Dehuai", and "Eighth Route Army". Screenwriter Zhang Qiang has also worked on plays such as "Deng Xiaoping in the Turning Point of History". TV dramas《

There was a poetry competition before, and then there was "Three Thousand Miles in Chang'an". Whether it was a CCTV variety show or a domestic animated blockbuster, they all stimulated Chinese people's memories and imagination of the prosperous era of the Tang Dynasty. However, "Mencius · Wanzhang Xia" says: "Praise his poems and read his books, but don't know who he is, can you?" Chen Shangjun, director of the Center for Ancient Chinese Literature of Fudan University and a senior professor of liberal arts, who is known as the "registered residence police of the Tang Dynasty", breaks the description of poets or generalizations or fragments in the history of literary studies in his new book "Poets of the Tang Dynasty I Know", stereoscopically observes the conflict between Tang people's political aspirations and literary ideals, family affection and love in a narrow situation, as well as hesitation and progress in distress, to show a real, rich and colorful "circle of friends" of Tang Dynasty poets. "The Tang Dynasty Poets I Know" written by Chen Shangjun at Zhonghua Book Company, which is similar to "Journey to the West"

The current Fengxian New City is not much different from the downtown area. The newly built Xuliqiao Cultural Activity Center in Nanqiao East, a large residential community in Fengxian District, has complete facilities, and elderly people come here to exercise and participate in cultural and entertainment activities. Every Friday from 12:00 to 1:30 noon, 68 year old Chu Guiming teaches everyone to sing the "Baiyang Village Mountain Song" here. This Wu language long narrative folk song, which has been passed down in Fengxian, is an intangible cultural heritage project in Shanghai. It consists of 18 chapters and over 3100 lines, making it one of the longest narrative poems in the Jiangnan region. He said without exaggeration, "If you really want to sing it, you can't finish it for days or nights." Chu Guiming was singing the mountain song. The sentence structure of "Baiyang Village Mountain Song" by Lai Xinlin was varied, lively and free, with a strong Jiangnan flavor. It became a municipal intangible cultural heritage in 2006. According to Shanghai Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection

"The starting station of the 'Happy Bus' is facing Madame Tussauds wax museum in Shanghai. As soon as you enter,' Yao Ming 'greets you; the most famous food in the International Hotel is Butterfly Crisps, and people queue up every day..." On September 15, when the Shanghai Tourism Festival is about to open, Shanghai Happy Fried Dough Twists, together with the Dragonfly Sightseeing Bus of Spring and Autumn Group, launched the building readable shuttle bus 2.0 product - "Happy Bus" · building readable theme bus, and launched a "sightseeing+drama" tour around a young storyteller who is obsessed with Shanghai culture. The "Happy Bus" fully integrates elements such as urban sightseeing, theatrical performances, immersive experiences, guides, and interactions, and innovatively upgrades the sightseeing experience on the basis of the "building readable" dedicated line. It not only becomes the first "theatrical bus" in Shanghai that combines sightseeing experience, but also fully integrates into urban blocks

This month, the theoretical program "This is China" on Oriental TV welcomed its 200th episode. There is a set of data that can illustrate the significance of this program - in the past five years of broadcasting, the cumulative viewing volume of the program on Bilibili has exceeded 110 million times, the subscription number has reached 1.265 million, and the likes have exceeded 1.363 million; The program has 1.846 million fans on the Tiktok platform, and a total of 1772 works have been released, with a total broadcast volume of more than 580 million times; After the program was launched on the official YouTube channel of Oriental TV, it reached over 1.2 billion viewers in 196 countries and regions, with a total viewing time of over 77.654 million, a total viewing time of over 24.816 million hours, and a total of over 1.543 million likes. On September 15th, the program poster was promoted by the State Administration of Radio and Television and the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China

The reporter learned from the Shanghai Library that from January to August this year, the library has received donations of 277 types and 2079 volumes of genealogies from readers. Almost every day, readers donate genealogies through express delivery or on-site delivery, showcasing the flourishing era of genealogy revision. In the scorching summer of July, the above picture shows 317 copies of 23 donated family genealogies. By the end of August, an additional 58 types and 420 copies of family genealogies have been collected. The staff of the genealogy reading room warmly welcome readers who come to search for genealogies, roots, and hope to continue their studies, providing patient guidance; Promptly issue donation certificates to genealogical donors, keep them on file for cataloging, and contribute to the inheritance of excellent Chinese culture with readers. The family tree donated in this year's chart covers more than 100 different surnames, including big surnames such as Wang, Li, Zhang, Liu, Chen, as well as rare surnames such as Si, Ban, Bian, Yun, Qin, Gong, Gai, etc. Among them,

The "Beauty Seeking Beauty and Striving for Excellence" memorial service for animation artists Yan Dingxian and Lin Wenxiao, sponsored by the China Animation Society, Shanghai Federation of Literary and Art Circles, Shanghai Film Co., Ltd., and Beijing Film Academy, and organized by the Shanghai Film Association and Shanghai Fine Arts Film Studio Co., Ltd., was held on September 15th at the Shanghai Cultural Activity Center. On December 26, 2022, Yan Dingxian passed away. Lin Wenxiao passed away on June 7th this year. At the memorial service, a commemorative video introduced the audience to the artistic world of Yan Dingxian and Lin Wenxiao. Yan Dingxian and Lin Wenxiao are famous couples in the Chinese animation industry, as well as important participants and witnesses in the Chinese animation industry. After graduating from Beijing Film Academy in 1953, they successively took charge of "The Proud General" and "Little Tadpole Looking for Mom"

In the audience, everyone held drums and pounded hard, causing a loud noise on and off the stage. On September 15th, the special performance of "Volunteer to Light up the Starry Sky, Make Love No Longer Lonely" and "You Are a Performer 2: Super Golden Bell Drum" caring for children with autism was held at the Wanping Theater. Through music, we lit up our dreams and allowed "starry children" to experience the beauty of art and the warmth of life. In order to further strengthen the care and attention of the whole society towards children with autism, and to play the role of civilized practice and volunteer service in helping to care for special groups, the performance invites "Star Children" from various districts of Shanghai to enter the theater and participate in interaction. The stage curtain is dotted with starlight, and the rhythmic Jinbei drum plays joyful notes under the children's tapping, allowing them to freely release themselves in the theater, which is usually relatively quiet. The music is uplifting, and as soon as it comes out, the children are particularly happy

On the evening of September 15th, the art education brand "Sea Music Talk" of Shanghai Ethnic Orchestra returned after a double upgrade, and its first event, "Reception of Chinese Music", also opened a new exhibition space. "My feelings for this building are very deep! Many of my works were born here," said Gu Guanren, former head/artistic director and composer of the Shanghai Ethnic Orchestra, in the exhibition space that has been renovated by the orchestra. The renovated exhibition space will become the band's "Folk Music Reception Hall", using multimedia and digital means to bring Shanghai style folk music into urban life. The on-site exhibition space of "Sea Music Talk" is themed "Inheritance and Development of Shanghai style Folk Music", cleverly designed in a limited space and constructed from eight themes. "Jinyun" dynamically displays the development history and classics of the band through continuous screen display

On September 15th, the special screening ceremony for "Capturing and Releasing Cao" by the "Beijing Opera Academy" was held at the Duoyunxuan Art Center. Wang Peiyu announced three new actions during the event: the first Kunqu opera grading point in Shanghai was listed on the Yuyin Society, the establishment of the Children's Peking Opera Troupe "Yuyin Small Society", and the launch of the Yuyin Society's "Pear Garden Inheritance" public welfare project. "Capturing and Releasing Cao" is one of the representative works of Wang Peiyu, a veteran of the Yu School. At the age of 16, she made her debut on stage at the Lanxin Grand Theater. The National Peking Opera Film Project "Capturing and Releasing Cao", directed by Teng Junjie and co starring Wang Peiyu and Wang Yue, is currently undergoing a one month "2023 Shanghai Exhibition", and this screening is one of them. For Wang Peiyu, "Capturing and Releasing Cao" is a deeper exploration into the field of traditional Chinese opera cinema, following the Beijing Opera documentary film "Searching for and Saving the Lonely". Watching a play,

"Zhang Youlan, come down and sing!" In a three story farmer's house with a small courtyard in Dachang Town, Baoshan District, a high pitched and melodious song can be heard. Three Miao women in their fifties, Liang Miaojian, Tang Aixin, and Zhang Yaojin, crowded into a seven or eight square meter "shoe box" room on the first floor, singing the Miao song "Song of Spring". In my hometown, Feige can fly over the mountain and sing to the people on the other side of the mountain. Can their flying songs fly over high-rise buildings in Shanghai? The room where the aunties rehearse is the "home" of Liang Miao and her husband in Shanghai. Upon entering, there was a high and low bed where she and her husband slept on the lower floor. The debris on the upper floor piled up into a small hill, and the aisle by the bed only allowed one person to pass by. Zhang Youlan, who had wrapped her headscarf, came down from upstairs, entered the room, and sat down on a small stool, blending into the singing. Aunties in a small rental house

On the morning of September 16th, the "One Book, One World, Study Appointment" Minhang District National Reading Promotion Series event, "Dreaming of Song Ci and Chinese Classical Life Aesthetics", was held at the Yimei Hall in Minhang City Study. The sharing by Fang Xiaoyi, a professor at the Chinese Department of East China Normal University, a proposition expert at the CCTV Chinese Poetry Conference, and a director of the Chinese Song Dynasty Literature Society, opens up a unique world of Song poetry for readers. In addition to lectures, you can also visit the Chinese Classical Life Aesthetics Market, with unique interactive booths, and invite citizens and readers to an immersive cultural and aesthetic journey. At the event, Chen Yinke once said, "The culture of the Chinese nation has evolved for thousands of years, reaching its peak during the Zhao and Song dynasties.". Scholar Yang Zhishui said, "Flowers, fragrance, paintings, tea, and porcelain were not created by the Song people, but they were endowed with elegance."

On the evening of September 16th local time in Amsterdam, audience member Dreyfus and his wife walked into the 136 year old Carrey Royal Theatre and watched the classic version of Swan Lake by the Shanghai Ballet with over 1700 spectators. This is the 17th performance of Shangba's European tour. Before the performance, the audience waited to enter the 136 year old Carrey Royal Theatre located by the canal, with boats passing by and crowds surging. The theater features a special circular structure with eight sparkling crystal chandeliers on top. At the closing ceremony, the chandeliers lit up, and the audience stood up one after another, delivering a continuous wave of applause. Defries, who walked out of the theater, couldn't hide his excitement: "We have seen many versions of Swan Lake, and this version is different. When 48 Eastern swans appeared on the smoke filled stage, I held my breath. It was so beautiful."

From September 15th to 17th, Henan Li Shujian Opera Art Center entered Shanghai to carry out a series of exhibition and performance activities. Li Shujian, Vice Chairman of the China Drama Association, Vice Chairman of the Henan Provincial Federation of Literary and Art Circles, and Chairman of the Henan Provincial Drama Association, along with his disciples and artistic masters, held three public welfare performances at the Shanghai Theatre Academy and the Workers' Cultural Palace in Songjiang District, Shanghai. Led by Li Shujian, assisted by Yu Opera masters Wang Hui and Li Jinzhi, Quyi masters Chen Hongxu, Beijing Opera masters Li Jun, Tang Hexiang, and Fu Xiru, Shanghai Opera masters Mao Shanyu, Yue Opera masters Zhao Zhigang, and comedy performer Wang Rugang. Li Shujian's disciples Shao Fufu, Li Xinwu, Liu Zijie, and young actors Wang Gaibin, Du Yongzhen, and Li Jinghua performed exceptionally well, providing high-quality art meals for Shanghai students, national model workers, and frontline workers. Li Shujian is performing "I will lead my disciples"

"On the first day of invoicing," Ron Green "sold 500 tickets, which is enough to prove the level of appreciation of elegant art by Shanghai audiences." During the rehearsal break, Xu Zhong, the conductor of "Ron Green" and the director of Shanghai Opera House, said, "On the premiere day of" Ron Green ", the audience was packed, indicating that there are a considerable number of Wagner opera fans in China." On September 17th and 19th, Shanghai Opera House and Shanghai Grand Theatre jointly produced the Wagner opera "Ron Green", which was jointly produced by Bavarian National Opera House and Shanghai Opera House, as the opening song of Shanghai Opera House's 2023-2024 performance season, premiered in China. ". This is the first collaboration between the famous Bavarian State Opera House and a Chinese theater troupe. The production of "Ron Green" has been in contact for nearly 5 years, surpassing the joint production of "Tosca" by Shanghai Opera House, National Grand Theatre, and Shaanxi Grand Theatre

"In the history of literature, writing by the post-80s generation has become a phenomenon, but specific works are rarely discussed. After the publication of" The Landscape of Waves ", I feel that our generation may finally have" passed the exam ". This was the evaluation of Professor Jin Li from the Chinese Department of Fudan University at the" Scenery and Memory at the Turn of the Century "and" The Landscape of Waves "seminar organized by the Center for Contemporary Chinese Literature Creation and Research at Fudan University.". The collection of novellas titled "Landscape of Waves" published by Shanghai Literature and Art Publishing House includes three novellas written by Zhou Jianing since 2019, namely "Goodbye to the Eclipse", "Landscape of Waves", and "Tomorrow's Party". Starting from the themes of "Genius Girls", underground clothing, and radio culture, with a solid and restrained narrative, it outlines the inner thoughts of the young generation growing up in the context of globalization. Since its publication one year ago, "The Landscape of Waves" has been reprinted

Located at the intersection of the Huangpu River and Suzhou River, in the core area of the North Bund, the North Bund Friendship Grand Theater, inspired by the "Art Treasure Box" design, will open on the 28th of this month with the original musical "Phantom of the Theater sequel: Eternal Love". On September 16th, the North Bund Friendship Theatre teamed up with the Jiantou Bookstore to bring a guided tour of "The Phantom of the Theatre: Eternal Love" in the "Bookstore with Drama" series. The "destined person" of the Phantom - Qian Shijin, the first artistic director of Shanghai Grand Theatre and visiting professor at Shanghai Theatre Academy, and Qiu Ye, a senior musical translator, bring the story behind the "Phantom" to the audience. Nearly 20 years ago, the original musical "Phantom of the Theater" came to Shanghai at the guided tour site; Nearly 20 years later, the musical master Weber's remake of "The Phantom of the Theater: Eternal Love" will be completed in the newly completed North China

On September 17, with the melodious melody of "Gao Bowen Talks about Flowers" brought by Gao Bowen, the head of the Shanghai Pingtan Troupe, the series of performances of "China-Chic September Lingang Opera Style" in the Lingang Performing Arts Center ended successfully. Young audiences have expressed their excitement and hope to see more exciting programs that sparkle with traditional culture next time. From September 2nd to 17th, various theaters under the Shanghai Opera Art Center, led by a gathering of famous artists, opened six special performances for three consecutive weekends. The Shanghai Kun Opera Troupe's "Lion Roar", the Shanghai Yue Opera Troupe's "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai", the Shanghai Peking Opera Troupe's "Phoenix Returns to the Nest", the Shanghai Shanghai Shanghai Opera Troupe's "Red Lantern", the Shanghai Huai Opera Troupe's "Golden Dragon and Mayfly", and the Shanghai Pingtan Troupe's "Gao Bowen Talks about Flowers" all have their unique features polished for over half a century. Traditional Classic

The "Journey of Light and Shadow · Brilliant Italian Art Film Exhibition", which includes 8 classic Italian films and 12 events, will be held at SHO Shanghai Cinema from September 15th to 24th. As one of the key activities of the 34th Shanghai Tourism Festival, the film festival aims to create a "film+cultural tourism" light and shadow feast, hoping that audiences can leave the cinema and go to the city while watching movies. The "Journey of Light and Shadow • Brilliant Italian Art Film Exhibition" will be held at Shanghai Cinema SHO from September 15th to September 24th. On September 16th, the "More than Film, More than Life" film exhibition exchange meeting will be held at Shanghai Cinema SHO. The exhibition organizer, Shanghai Film Group, China Film Archive, representatives of the editorial board of Shanghai Film's core Chinese literary and artistic journal "Film New Works", as well as artists, film creators, and film critics from Shanghai Film Actors Troupe, gathered together. Not only

"This is an art museum manual written for the public. I have walked through every path to reach the art museum repeatedly. For example, there are three walking paths from the Star Art Museum to the Dragon Art Museum: walking along the riverbank, walking along Ruining Road, and walking along the railway tracks." Pan Li, the author of "Walking at the Shanghai Art Museum," said, "Arriving at the art museum is reaching an imagination, releasing oneself from the real dimension and daily life, and reaching a more diverse civilization and life experience. And you will also become a part of the art museum; through your arrival, you can complete the viewing, action, and participation of works, and become a cultural creator." Shanghai is the city with the most art museums in the country. ". In recent years, art museums have increasingly integrated into people's daily lives, with various exhibitions, public open days, and public education activities emerging one after another. Why do we go to the art museum? fine arts

"The song 'Tianya Haijiao' has been sung for almost 40 years and has also undergone changes. Now, when I sing 'Tianya Haijiao', there is a different charm, even the music has changed. On September 16th, the solo performance of 'Laughter from Shikumen' returned to the premiere of the Di Lanxin Grand Theater, and guest Shen Xiaocen sang the famous song 'Please come to Tianya Haijiao', which caused the whole audience to sing 'Please come to Tianya Haijiao, where spring is always here, and the spring breeze on Hainan Island is warm. Good flowers make you happy.'". Shen Xiaocen sang loudly in "The Laughter of Shikumen" to commemorate the 5th anniversary of its premiere, and invited the special friends of Mao Mengda and Shen Ronghai, Shen Xiaocen, as guests. Mao Mengda revealed that they have known each other for more than 40 years, and Shen Xiaocen witnessed the trajectory of the reform and opening up more than 40 years with her singing voice. Shen Xiaocen loves to be lively, and the comedian who is used to making gimmicks while chatting also makes a fuss in private

In the first part of "Fengshen: Chaoge Fengyun", King Yin Shou of Shang was extremely eager for power in his heart, but he pretended to worship heaven and earth, be diligent and courteous in his appearance; In Oppenheimer, the protagonist combines the arrogance and narcissism of genius with the leftist and introspective spirit of intellectuals; In "All for One", the character's "all for one" can be portrayed as either the bravery of being trapped in prison and fighting for survival, or the despair and unwillingness of the gambler in their final battle; In the Yong'an Town Story Collection, the landlady and the female celebrity each have their own lives of disappointment. The screenwriter and director can be teammates in the same trench, or they can immediately turn against each other; In "A Fair Trip", the eulogy writer Wen Shan is persistent in his pursuit of inner self, which is not only a fortress of his uniqueness but also a barrier he cannot escape... Recently, it has been popular in various theaters across the country

The sound of ethereal hand dishes echoed in the theater. "That night, when I opened my eyes and sat in the darkness, I felt your presence. It was as if a bullet had hit me, and my heart stopped beating. When my heart started beating again, infinite surprise came like a barrage of bullets..." Three actresses, Huang Fangling, Shen Jiani, and Maiduo, appeared behind the white curtains. The stage play "A Letter to an Unborn Child" adapted from the novel of the same name by Italian journalist and writer Oriana Farage has recently returned to the Shanghai Theatre Art Center and will be performed until October 1st. The novel "A Letter to an Unborn Child" was first published in 1975 and was a great success. Adapted into a stage play of the same name, the character in the play is troubled by countless questions. Why bring the child into this world? Becoming a mother

At the end of the play, the actors were taking a group photo on stage, but were caught in the crosstalk from the audience. The reason for the argument was that a third floor audience member was lying on the railing taking photos when the actors returned, blocking the view of the audience behind them - the play "In front of the Courtyard" that had just been staged in Shanghai recently went viral due to an unexpected incident. This unexpected incident brought up the topic of "theater etiquette" once again. According to statistics from the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, in the first half of this year, Shanghai held more than 22000 commercial performances, with nearly 12 million spectators, achieving box office revenue of 832 million yuan. Entering the second half of the year, the performance market remains booming. What kind of theater etiquette do we need when more and more innovative performances are performed in theaters and more and more new audiences enter the theater? Fighting off stage and eating melons on stage

The film "Volunteer Army: Heroes Attack" directed by Chen Kaige released its "Original Intention" special on September 19th. Through the behind the scenes stories of the two main scenes in the film, it showcases the original intention and process of filming the "Volunteer Army" trilogy to the audience. As the first part of the trilogy "Volunteer Army", "Volunteer Army: Heroic Attack" tells the story of how to make decisions to send troops, and how the Chinese People's Volunteer Army entered Korea and launched the first and second battles. The film will be released nationwide on September 28th. The biggest difference between the trilogy "Volunteer Army: Heroes Attack" and previous Korean War themed films is that it is presented in a panoramic and multi-dimensional way. The first story revolves around the first and second battles of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army entering North Korea, where Dai Ruyi and Yang Shaocheng, the 38th Army soldiers responsible for blocking the enemy at Songgu Peak, fought against them

The "Spanish Film Masters Exhibition", guided by the Shanghai Film Bureau and specially planned by the Shanghai International Film and Television Festival Center, will be held in Shanghai starting this weekend. This time, three works of Spanish masters were screened, and a total of ten films were presented to fans in Shanghai on September 23rd, 24th, and September 28th, 29th, and 30th. In recent years, through the Shanghai International Film Festival and the Daily Master Exhibition, Shanghai has screened many annual new films and classic works from Spain. This "Spanish Film Masters Exhibition" focuses on three representative Spanish directors, Carlos Shola, Victor Ellis, and Alejandro Amenawal. Considering the restoration version of the film and combining the situation of Spanish films screened in Shanghai over the past five years, ten feature films and documentaries were selected for screening.

The lingering warmth of the Shanghai Book Fair in August has not dissipated. According to a press conference held on the afternoon of the 19th, the 2023 Shanghai Book Fair "Taoshu Le · Sakura Valley Old Book Market" and the 2023 Shanghai Book Fair · Sinan Beautiful Bookstore Festival will be held in succession from September 22, adding a strong fragrance of books to Shanghai and interweaving reading with the city to create a more beautiful scenery. Along the Suzhou River, there are countless treasure books to be found. During the 2023 Shanghai Book Fair and the "Bookish China" Shanghai Week, Shanghai Book Company has been working hard to create a "Taoshu Le" special area in the Century National Studies Museum for the second consecutive year, becoming one of the most popular booths on site. From September 22nd to 27th, the first stop of the "Taoshu Le Sakura Valley Old Book Market" will be unveiled at No. 186 South Suzhou Road, deeply integrating books and periodicals, exhibitions, lectures, cultural creativity, and intangible cultural heritage skills

The 2023 Shanghai Citizen Digital Art and Creativity Competition, which was held for the first time, has recently launched a collection of works, aiming to further showcase the achievements of Shanghai's digital transformation and showcase the innovative charm and digital vitality of Shanghai's digital transformation. The theme of this competition is "The Future Has Numbers", hoping to use better digital art works to depict a new landscape of Shanghai citizens for a better life in the new era, and express their new aspirations for future life. The competition focuses on "digital means" and "future imagination", with the overall idea of "socialized participation, lifestyle design, digital presentation, and brand communication", showcasing the diverse culture, pleasant colors, and fashionable atmosphere of Shanghai city. The competition is open to individuals, institutions and groups. Individuals are not limited to age, registered residence and nationality. All citizens living, working and studying in Shanghai can apply