The 65 subvenues for the 18th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) will host more than 300 cultural-themed exhibition and transaction activities during its run from Dec. 28 to Jan. 2, 2023.

Dapeng New District will also present a variety of cultural lectures, performances, and parades to show off its culture and history charms. Here is a list of some of the cultural activities you can enjoy in Dapeng.

Opening Ceremony of the Dapeng Fortress Culture and Tourism Area Subvenue for the 18th ICIF

Date: Dec. 27

Time: 10 a.m.- 11 a.m.

Location: City God Temple (城隍庙)

Lectures on Dapeng’s Intangible Cultural Heritage

Experts and scholars from home and abroad will be invited to give lectures introducing coast defense culture, architecture, and intangible cultural heritages.

Dates: Dec. 27 – 31

Location: City God Temple (城隍庙)

Culture and Tourism Exhibitions at the Dapeng Fortress Culture and Tourism Area

Dates: Dec. 27 – Jan. 2, 2023

Location: Dapeng Fortress (大鹏所城)

Performances of Traditional Chinese Opera listed as Intangible Cultural Heritage

Peking Opera, Cantonese Opera, Huangmei Opera (originating in Huangmei in Hubei Province) will be staged for audiences in Dapeng.

Dates: Dec. 27, Dec. 31, Jan. 1, 2023

Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: City God Temple (城隍庙)

Dragon and Lion Dance Parades

Dates: Dec. 27 – Jan. 2, 2023

Location: Dapeng Fortress (大鹏所城)

Light Art Show

As part of the 3rd Glow Shenzhen, a grand light festival, which will run through Feb. 19, 2023, a light art show introducing Dapeng’s history and folk customs will grace Dapeng Fortress, offering audience a visual feast.

Dates: Dec. 27 – Jan. 2, 2023

Time: 7:45 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Location: North Gate Square of Dapeng Fortress (大鹏所城北门广场)

Flea Market

Private car and truck vendors will gather at Dapeng Fortress and sell traditional Dapeng snacks and drinks.

Dates: Dec. 27 – Jan. 2, 2023

Time: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Location: In front of Tourist Service Center (大鹏所城游客服务中心前)

East Gate Food Street

The East Gate Food Street, which will open Jan. 1, 2023, will provide traditional Lingnan-style delicacies.