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Shanghai Citizens Art Festival to kick off on weekend

The fourth Shanghai Citizens Art Festival will kick off on Saturday with the launch of a digital cultural service platform "Culture Shanghai Cloud" and interactive cultural and art events.

The festival, initiated by the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture, Radio, Film and TV in 2013 will offer thousands of cultural events at the city’s 209 community centers and public cultural venues throughout the year. Officials said that the festival will host city-wide competition covering ancient Chinese poetry, handicrafts, campus traditional Chinese opera and cooking.

On the opening day a variety of cultural services will be held all over the city. Putuo District will invite celebrated vocal and theater artists to present free performances.

A scientific exhibition of valuable fossil will be offered to provide insights into the origin of life.

On Saturday at the Shanghai Mass Art Center, citizens will have chance to appreciate domestic and foreign opera classics and attend interactive workshops. "Culture Shanghai Cloud" will provide abundant cultural resources for local residents to participate. People can get free tickets of film, traditional theater and kiddie programs through its mobile app, WeChat public account and official website.

 




 

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