The 19th festival will be held in Shanghai from Oct 20 to Nov 19, 2017. [Photo/artsbird.com]

China Shanghai International Arts Festival

Since 1999, the China Shanghai International Arts Festival has been annually held in Shanghai. The festival features a variety of activities each year, including performances, art exhibitions and art fairs. It aims to promote traditional Chinese culture, boost the arts market and enhance the cultural exchanges between China and other countries.

This year, the 19th festival will be held from Oct 20 to Nov 19. About 45 operas and performances, 10 exhibitions, two cultural weeks and 10 forums will be featured. A series of Chinese and foreign organizations and institutions will attend.