Fringe Parade

    Wu Xi, a Shenzhen theater director, is the general director of this year’s parade. Besides popular parade teams from other parts of the world, participants in the parade are also drawn from public organizations, children’s art troupes, folk artists and students from Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. Music, drama, dance, performance art and installation art are all involved.

    Time: 3 p.m.-6 p.m., Nov. 24

    Venue: Shenzhen Bay Road, Nanshan Central District (南山中心区深圳湾路)

    Candyman

    German street performer John Johnman will bring his famous “CANDYman” to Shenzhen audiences. As the champion of “Living Statues” at the 2010 World Statues Festival, Johnman is famous for his funny performances and interaction with audiences.

    Time: 2:40-3 p.m., Nov. 25, at Haide Square,

    4-4: 30 p.m., Nov. 25, on Wenxin Park

    Venues: Haide Square, Haide Road 3, Nanshan District (南山区海德三路海德广场)

    Wenxin Park, near Moi Nanshan Store, Haide Road 3, Nanshan District (南山区海德三路茂业百货南山店附近文心公园)

    Experimental music show

    Brazilian artist Cristiano Rosa will bring his latest works to this year’s festival. Rosa has been making experimental music since 1989. At his Shenzhen performance, he will use electronic instruments made of a combination of assorted electronic waste. These devices when played together generate electrical signals that reach a wide range of frequencies from audible to ultrasonic.

    Time: 3 p.m. and 7: 30 p.m., Nov. 23

    Venue: Chaihuo Maker Space, Room 0728, Building 5, Donghua Garden, Nanhai Boulevard, Nanshan District (南山区南海大道东华园五栋0728)