THE 11th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) is kicking off today at Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. The fair attracts thousands of visitors annually and has boosted the development of the city’s creative cultural industries.

    This year, 18,540 overseas visitors have registered for the event, and 61 subvenues will showcase various art works and other cultural products across the city in addition to the main venues.

    The Silk Road and maker’s exhibition halls are the highlights of the five-day event.

    To give readers a better view of the fair, here are some photos from previous years.(Tan Yifan)