Shanghai Heritage

Cultural heritage defines our journey from past to present. The rituals and art forms developed by ancestors to entertain and express themselves often tend to be obscured by the hurly-burly of modern urban life. Shanghai is trying to rediscover, revive and preserve the ethos of traditional music, folk arts, dance, festivals, food and finely crafted artifacts that shape the soul of who we are today.

Art & Culture

Little melodies, big memories: The heartbeat of Shanghai nursery rhymes

Nursery rhymes are more than just songs; they are a part of home.

2025-03-07 16:22 0

Art & Culture

Yingge Dance: a folk dance taking China by storm

This Spring Festival, a Yingge Dance team brought their electrifying performance to Shanghai, captivating crowds with this vibrant national intangible cultural heritage.

2025-02-10 14:14 0

Art & Culture

A magical adventure through light and legacy

As I wander through this display, I'm reminded of the enduring magic of Shanghai's old town where lanterns aren't just beautiful to look at, but pulse with stories of the past.

2025-02-10 14:13 0

Art & Culture

A family journey through the Yuyuan Garden Lantern Fair

Join me and my daughter as we explore the magic of the 30th Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival, a Shanghai tradition that lights up the Chinese New Year season.

2025-01-07 12:17 0

Art & Culture

Discover the thrills of the Dragon Boat Festival in Zhoupu Town

From crafting sticky rice dumplings to the thrilling dragon boat races, experience the vibrant traditions of this unique celebration.

2024-06-14 15:46 0

Art & Culture

Young aritists explore timeless elegance of calendar paintings

Through the veil of time and space, yuelipai or calendar paintings showcase the most popular and fashionable elements a hundred years ago. The art form still attracts many people.

2024-06-02 09:00 0

Taste

Time to have your autumn cake for Double Ninth Festival

When the refreshing autumn weather arrives, and locals form long lines outside pastry shops, it can mean only one thing: the Chinese Double Ninth Festival is upon us.

2023-10-22 21:02 0

Nation

Unveiling the artistry behind the medals for the 19th Asian Games

Join me as I venture into the heart of creativity at the Shanghai Mint. It is here that the magnificent medals for the upcoming games were crafted into existence.

2023-09-21 12:28 0

Art & Culture

Distinctive lamb and liquor culture epitomizes the essence of summer

For many seniors in Shanghai, summer joy is savoring a mouthful of succulent lamb alongside a delicate sip of fine alcohol. Sounds perfect, doesn't it?

2023-08-17 21:18 0

Art & Culture

Jinze temple fair: piercing arms and sticking in fishhooks

A temple fair in Jinze, an ancient town in Qingpu District, follows unusual rituals called Zharou Tixiang, in which devouts pierce their arms with fishhooks.

2023-07-22 15:26 0

Shanghai Heritage

Little melodies, big memories: The heartbeat of Shanghai nursery rhymes

Yingge Dance: a folk dance taking China by storm

A magical adventure through light and legacy

A family journey through the Yuyuan Garden Lantern Fair

Discover the thrills of the Dragon Boat Festival in Zhoupu Town

Young aritists explore timeless elegance of calendar paintings

Time to have your autumn cake for Double Ninth Festival

Unveiling the artistry behind the medals for the 19th Asian Games

Distinctive lamb and liquor culture epitomizes the essence of summer

Jinze temple fair: piercing arms and sticking in fishhooks

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