Taoist cultural relics
Precious Taoist cultural relics are on display at the Shenzhen Museum showing the rich and ancient history of Taoist culture. The exhibits are on loan from Hubei Provincial Museum and Wudang Museum in Central China’s Hubei Province.
Dates: Until June 21
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
Paintings of chickens
Local artist Zhuang Yujun is exhibiting his 220 chicken paintings. The rooster is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The rooster symbolizes confidence, bravery, diligence and auspiciousness.
Dates: Until April 29
Venue: 7/F, Block B, Jihong Building, 1 Binglang Road, Futian Free Trade Zone (福田保税区槟榔道1号吉虹大厦B座七楼)
Metro: Line 3, Yitian Station (益田站), Exit A and then take a taxi
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.
Dates: Until April 30
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
Canadian Brass
Canadian brass quintet Canadian Brass will this week. The “Kings of Brass,” as described by the Ottawa Citizen, had their first European tour in 1972. The Canadian Brass is known for their unique performance attire of formal black suits with white running shoes. The band has been named “one of the most popular brass ensembles in the world” by The Washington Post. Their awards range from three honorary doctorates to Grammy, Canadian Juno and German Echo recording awards.
Time: 8 p.m., April 13
Tickets: 80-580 yuan
Venue: Shenzhen Concert Hall, intersection of Hongli Road and Yitian Road, Futian District (福田区红荔路和益田路交汇处深圳音乐厅)
Metro: Line 3 or 4, Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit D
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