As Spring Festival approaches, Shanghai's Putuo district has launched a Year of the Horse cultural and tourism program. Spanning Suzhou Creek and key commercial and cultural venues, the program features markets, cruises, exhibitions, and performances for residents and visitors.

Banma Suhe Joy Plus More Suzhou Creek Spring Festival market 

Time: Feb 21-23

Venue: Riverside promenade at Tian'an 1000 Trees

Participation: On-site

A riverside market featuring signature hotel dishes, creative beverages, traditional crafts and Spring Festival folk customs.

Year-of-the-horse themed Suzhou Creek cruise 

Time: Feb 15-March 3

Venue: Suzhou Creek cruise routes

Participation: Ticket required

Sightseeing cruises featuring Year-of-the-Horse elements for a seasonal river experience.

Putuo horse-spotting online check-in 

Time: Feb 15-March 3

Venue: Online platforms

Participation: WeChat official account, Xiaohongshu, Douyin

Online check-in campaign: collect horse images across Putuo to redeem cultural gifts and shopping discounts.

New Year programme at Suzhou Creek Industrial Civilization Exhibition Hall 

Time: Feb 7-March 3

Venue: Suzhou Creek Industrial Civilization Exhibition Hall

Participation: Free, on-site

Exhibitions, family photo spots and interactive wish-writing reflecting industrial heritage and festival traditions.

Zhenru Spring Festival campaign 

Time: Feb 13-March 3

Venue: Zhenru commercial area (main venue: Zhenru Unipark Max)

Participation: On-site

Linked shopping venues host markets, traditional performances, festive installations and promotions.

F1 speed party

Time: Now through March 3

Venue: Global Harbor

Participation: On-site

Displays of racing models, interactive exhibits and high-fidelity driving simulators.

Dunhuang market at Tian'an 1000 Trees

Time: Now through March 8

Venue: L Floor atrium, Tian'an 1000 Trees

Participation: Free admission

Dunhuang-inspired cultural goods and immersive art presentations.

Jiangnan Spring Festival folk customs exhibition

Time: Feb 10-March 15

Venue: City Creative Space, 1F, Putuo District Cultural Center

Participation: On-site

Exhibition showcasing Jiangnan regional Spring Festival traditions through artifacts and artworks.

Indoor Spring Festival concert 

Time: Feb 21

Venue: GuangXin Infinity Performance Art Center

Participation: Ticket required

A cross-cultural concert that blends Chinese and Western music to welcome the Spring Festival.

Source: Official WeChat account of Shanghai Putuo Media Center at "shputuo"