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Shenzhen has comprehensive public cultural facilities, providing splendid examples of art. Elite arts and popular culture make Shenzhen something of a cultural oasis. Shenzhen ATAHK is located in the special economic zone, assisting China expats in Shenzhen business startup and follow-up and other business related services.
Cultural and Art facilities in Shenzhen
Shenzhen has a complete public cultural service network and developed cultural facilities. All people in the city can receive radio and TV transmissions. All municipal public cultural venues are open to the public free of charge. Locals can also appreciate concerts performed by national and international orchestras at the first-class Shenzhen Concert Hall.
City of Libraries
There are 638 public libraries throughout the city, 10 built in 2009. Public libraries house 16.57 million books, an increase of 9.1 percent over the previous year. They attracted 21.11 million visits in 2009. One hundred self-service libraries were established last year. There were 140 self-service libraries in the city by the end of 2010, serving more than 1.5 million people.
City of Pianos
With the support of Shenzhen Art School, Shenzhen's piano education level tops the nation. A string of talented pianists, including Li Yundi, Chen Sa, Zhang Haochen, Gu Jingdan and Pan Linzi, instructed by Professor Dan Zhaoyi, have garnered awards in prestigious international contests. Piano education is growing more popular among Shenzhen primary and middle school students. There are 8.2 pianos for every 100 Shenzhen families. Many piano masters have made Shenzhen their base for career development.
Museums, art galleries, entertainment venues in Shenzhen
1. Shenzhen Museums
There are 25 museums (including memorial halls) around the city, housing over 40,000 cultural relics. Built in February 1984, the Shenzhen Museum opened in November 1988, housing more than 20,000 pieces. The New Shenzhen Museum, the country's first museum featuring the history of reform and opening up, opened on Dec. 25, 2008 in the east wing of the Citizens' Center. With floor space of more than 30,000 square meters, the new museum also exhibits examples of ancient relics and folk customs.
2. Shenzhen Art Galleries
There are eight public art galleries in the city. Two more are being built.
3. Shenzhen Entertainment Venues
There are 24 entertainment venues in the city. Built in 1984, the Shenzhen Grand Theater is an important venue for orchestral performances and big events. Occupying 43,577 square meters, the theater has seating for 1,199 people. Opened in October 2007, the Shenzhen Concert Hall has floor space of 47,000 square meters. Its main hall has 1,680 seats.
Shenzhen Cultural Halls
There are 62 cultural halls throughout the city, occupying floor space of more than 250,000 square meters.
Shenzhen Cultural Squares
There are 381 cultural squares around the city, including 244 each with floor space of more than 1,000 square meters. The squares serve as important venues for people to participate in cultural activities.
Shenzhen Cultural Activities
1. Reading Month
The Shenzhen Municipal Government has designated every November as Reading Month, a cultural extravaganza. It's the longest reading-themed festival in the world. In 2010, there were 372 activities held during the 10th Reading Month, and 9 million residents were involved.
2. Shenzhen Migrant Workers' Cultural Festival
To satisfy the cultural demand of migrant workers, the annual monthlong festival was launched in May 2005, featuring shows, movies, lectures, exhibitions and sports games, attracting nearly 3 million people annually.
3. ICIF Art Festival
During the annual China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF), the ICIF Art Festival displays stage shows by elite artists.
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