To mark the 11th China’s Cultural Heritage Day, the Shenzhen Museum’s Civic Center outlet is holding free activities for visitors. Entry is free.

    China’s Cultural Heritage Day is a yearly event on the second Saturday in June.

    In 2005, the State Council issued the Notice on Strengthening Cultural Heritage Protection, putting up specific requests on the protection of tangible and intangible cultural heritage.

    Traditional Chinese opera

    Traditional Chinese operas, including Kunqu, Beijing opera, Huangmei opera, Shaoxing opera, Cantonese opera, Yu opera, Qinqiang, will be staged. The historical operas represent the different cultures of different Chinese regions.

    Time: 2:30-4:30 p.m., June 11

    Handicraft demonstration

    Intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, rope knitting, paper-cutting and silhouette paper cutting, will be demonstrated.

    Time: 2:30-4:30 p.m., June 11

    Treasure evaluation

    Historical treasure experts and archaeologists will give free evaluation of any ancient Chinese antiques or artifacts brought.

    Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., June 11

    Cultural lecture

    A lecture on Kunqu opera and Huangmei opera will be held in Chinese.

    Time: 2:40-3:40 p.m., June 11

    Venue: Shenzhen Museum, Block A, Civic Center, Futian District (福田区市民中心A区深圳博物馆新馆)

    Metro: Shekou or Longhua Line, Civic Center Station (市民中心站), Exit B

    (Cao Zhen)