Images of Chaoshan

    More than 600 rarely seen images and an hour-long video of life in Chaozhou and Shantou in the early 20th century are on display. Researchers believe the video was shot in 1921-1939. The video shows signature Chaoshan-style architecture, clothes and accessories, cuisines and daily activities, extremely valuable for their research.

    Dates: Until April 30

    Open: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

    Venue: Yuezhong Museum of Historical Images, inside Yuezhong Industrial Park, 1106 Honggang Road North, Luohu District (罗湖区红岗北路1106号越众产业园内越众历史影像馆)

    Metro: Line 3, Caopu Station (草埔站), Exit D3

    Sea World Light Festival

    Artistic light installations are lighting up around Minghua ship. The Fourth Sea World International Light Festival showcases lights designed by Dutch, Chinese, German and Canadian artists, such as Daniel Iregui, Xu Zhengyue, Tropisme, Antonin Fourneau and Stichting Barstow.

    Dates: Until Feb. 15

    Venue: Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District (南山区蛇口海上世界)

    Metro: Line 2, Sea World Station (海上世界站), Exit A

    Specimen exhibition

    A small but concise exhibition featuring specimens of the Chinese white dolphin and other marine species is being held at the Shenzhen Museum this winter to raise the public’s awareness of endangered species and the need to protect our environment.

    Dates: Until Feb. 18

    Open: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Mondays

    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: Line 2 or 4, Civic Center Station (市民中心站), Exit B

    Animation biennale

    The Third Shenzhen Independent Animation Biennale is a cross-regional art event showcasing videos and talks. Animation works created by artists from China, the United States, Germany, Italy, Australia, Britain and Switzerland are on display.

    Dates: Until March 2, closed Jan. 27 & Mondays

    Venue: C2, North Area, OCT-LOFT, Nanshan District (南山区华侨城创意文化园北区C2)

    Metro: Line 1, Qiaocheng East Station (侨城东站), Exit A