CGTN | 07-Jun-2020
A band plays at the launch Nightlife Festival in Shanghai – Shanghai launched its first-ever “Nightlife Festival” on Saturday with an opening ceremony at Sinan Mansions, a commercial center in Huangpu District that features Western-style houses constructed in the 1920s and 1930s.
The area is a popular spot for nightlife seekers, but what distinguished the festival is the diverse cultural events.
Sinan Mansions created a series of events for “Sinan Ye” or the “Sinan Night Party,” which has art as its central theme. At least 12 top art galleries and museums have been invited to participate in the event by the commercial center. Five outdoor stages have been prepared for musicians, street artists and bands. Fans of different genres of music, such as classic, jazz, rock ‘n’ roll and folk music, can all find their favorite sound there.
The galleries are expected to bring art lectures during the night, and new topics will be introduced to visitors every week. Some art studios will be invited to interact with visitors as well.
Light up the night: Culture-themed events highlight night – As people leave their homes and embrace social life, cities are gradually returning to life. Nightlife, after months of suspension, is now returning with more diversity and vigor.
To boost the economy, especially domestic consumption, local governments have come up with various measures, such as issuing coupons and easing controls on mobile stalls. The night economy, which has been on the local government agenda since last year, has been put forward once more.
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