International Community Lifestyle Festival kicks off in Hongqiao
The "Vibrant IN Hongqiao" International Community Lifestyle Festival returns this April, offering two months of cultural experiences and community engagement.
"TED & Youth" Speech Competition
When: May–June
Where: CPC Community Service Station of Better Life in Gubei
The competition invites young people from international communities to deliver TED-style talks on green living, climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable communities, with the goal of turning awareness into meaningful action.
"Reading Across Hongqiao" Micro-tour
When: Late April
Where: Dayin Bookstore at New Hongqiao Central Garden, Hongqiao subdistrict library, etc.
The event offers a micro-travel experience that guides residents through a curated journey of distinctive reading spaces across the area. Covering all age groups, it blends urban strolls with cultural exploration, fostering a love of reading throughout the community.
Art Literacy Enhancement
When: May–June
Where: Gubei Civic Center, Shanghai International Dance Center
The program brings artists and experts from the Shanghai Oil Painting & Sculpture Institute and the Shanghai International Dance Center into the community for lectures and workshops, aiming to cultivate aesthetic appreciation and foster cross-cultural dialogue.
Children's Growth Series
When: May
Where: CPC Community Service Station of Better Life in Gubei
The series of activities includes a bilingual character-building camp and a Children's Day Music Carnival, where children with and without special needs perform on stage together.
Chinese Zodiac Painting Exhibition
When: May–June
Where: CPC Community Service Station of Better Life in Gubei
The exhibition features children’s paintings themed around the Year of the Horse, displayed in community spaces.
Science & Art Market
When: May
Where: Rong-Gubei Station on Golden Street
The activity blends science outreach with artistic experiences, designed to draw visitors to the commercial district.
Youth Tennis Training Camp
When: May
Where: Tennis courts at the Rucker Park
The training camp offers professional coaching and friendly competition, promoting fitness and cross-cultural friendship.
Handicraft Experience
When: May
Where: Takashimaya Shopping Mall
In partnership with the Cheng Shifa Art Museum, the activity features hands-on workshops themed around Chinese solar terms, blending traditional culture with modern retail experiences.
International Community Co-creation Season
When: Mid-April to late May
Where: Cheng Shifa Art Museum, CPC Community Service Station of Better Life in Gubei, Gubei Civic Center
The event aims to strengthen community ties and a sense of cultural identity through Chinese painting sessions, immersive Kunqu Opera workshops, and performances by artists from Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Macao.
Source: Hongqiao subdistrict of Changning district