Our City of Culture and Sport

Shanghai will open or begin building a batch of new cultural and sports facilities by the end of the year. They include the Expo Culture Park, east branches of the Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Library, the Xujiahui Sports Park and the Wanping Theater, as well as the Shanghai Orchestra music museum. These projects are expected to become new cultural landmarks in the city as well as address the increasing demand from residents for art performances, sports and exhibitions.

Sport

Shanghai frisbee team wins inaugural national championship

The inaugural Chinese national frisbee championship was held in Shanghai, bringing together top teams from around the country, with the Shanghai Huwa A team emerging the champion.

2022-11-17 16:58 0

Metro

One way to teach kids courage: medieval combat

"I want kids to know that combat sport is not a brutal sport, it's systematic and cultural," says kindergarten teacher Lu Qi.

2022-07-04 20:48 0

Metro

Liu Xiang: Zhujiajiao's knight in shining armor

One man's obsession with ancient Chinese armor has developed into a full-fledged studio of cultural relics and artifacts in Zhujiajiao Ancient Town in Qingpu District.

2022-07-04 20:48 0

Art & Culture

Longhua martyrs' memorial to reopen after renovation

The 20-year-old Longhua Martyrs’ Memorial will reopen on October 16 after a three-month renovation to spread the spirits of the city's heroes in a modern way.

2017-09-30 08:00 0

Metro

Shanghai now has a symphony museum

A decades-old garden house sitting at the crossroads of Baoqing Road and Middle Huaihai Road, will open to the public on Sunday as Shanghai Symphony Museum.

2017-09-28 22:13 0

Chinese views

A library is more than just a stack of books

The east branch of Shanghai Library will be “a study, a living room and a studio” for every citizen.

2017-09-28 15:35 0

Art & Culture

Art museum immortalizes ink-painting master

A new art museum will be built in Gubei in Changning District to be named after and exhibit the artworks of the Chinese calligrapher, painter and cartoonist Cheng Shifa.

2017-09-28 11:01 0