FOR those who wish to experience different cultures but have no time or energy for traveling, simply flip to the Shenzhen City Culture Menu to see a list of international and local cultural events taking place in Shenzhen.

In November, three major events will open for public participation.

Shenzhen Reading Month

深圳读书月

Themed “Reading · Progress · Harmony,” Shenzhen Reading Month is a large-scale and comprehensive mass reading cultural activity held in November each year.

Dates: Nov. 1-30

China Hi-Tech Fair

中国国际高新技术成果交易会

China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF) is the largest and most influential exhibition on high technologies in China. CHTF is reputed as the No.1 technology show in China.

Dates: Nov. 16-21

Venue: Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center

Website: www.chtf.com

The 8th China International New Media Short Film Festival

中国国际新媒体短片节

China International New Media Short Film Festival is the only State-level international short film festival in China. It is regarded as one of China’s top three film festivals together with the Beijing Film Festival and Shanghai Film Festival.

Dates: Nov. 25-Dec. 2

Venue: Guangming New Area

Website: www.csff.com.cn