To mark the 17th annual World Oceans Day which fell on June 8, a series of events promoting ocean conservation were jointly held by the Nan’ao Youth League Committee of Dapeng New District, Blue Fin Ecological Marine Conservation Organization, and the Shenzhen Water Search and Rescue Association recently.
A hometown association market carnival was held in Victoria Park, Hong Kong, from June 1 to 5. Among the highlights was the appearance of Nan’ao sea urchin zongzi, an intangible cultural heritage delicacy from Dapeng New District, celebrating the just past Dragon Boat Festival. The event featured Zhang, an inheritor of this traditional craft, who demonstrated the intricate techniques and processes behind making sea urchin zongzi.
Shenzhen as a city has a history of less than 50 years, but human activity here may date back more than 3,500 years. Situated in Diefu Village in Dapeng New District, the site was discovered in 1981 during an archaeological survey conducted by Shenzhen Museum. Findings from Xiantouling Site suggested that Shenzhen’s cultural history began 6,000 to 7,000 years ago, indicating that the Pearl River civilization is no younger than those of the Yellow River and Yangtze River.
Shenzhen’s only maritime dragon boat race was once again held at Moon Bay in Nan’ao, Dapeng New District. Drawing participants from seasoned veterans to enthusiastic newcomers, the 2025 Greater Bay Area (Nan’ao, Shenzhen) Maritime Dragon Boat Race kicked off today. Over the two-day competition, a total of 29 teams will compete fiercely on 500-meter courses.
The Dragon Boat Festival is just around the corner. As an important ritual of the festival, the dragon boat races promise an exhilarating blend of tradition, sport, and community spirit. Scheduled to take place along the scenic waterways of Shenzhen, the annual events will gather top dragon boat teams competing amid the vibrant cultural festivities.
From May to July is the best season to observe fireflies at Xichong International Dark Sky Community in Dapeng New District. According to the Shenzhen Astronomical Observatory, firefly numbers are significantly higher this year compared to last year. So, mark your calendar and head to Xichong for a magical night with these glowing wonders.
Summer is often associated with beaches and water sports. With the arrival of the first solar term of summer on May 5, many Shenzhen residents are planning their weekend escapes at the city’s eastern beaches. Recently, Shenzhen Eastern Bus Group launched two new bus routes serving Xichong Beach and Shenzhen Astronomical Observatory.
You don’t have to wait until autumn to witness breathtaking brown and red foliage scenes. Along the Dongchong River near its estuary on the Dapeng Peninsula, dense mangroves showcase a rich palette of colors — red, yellow, brown, and bluish-green — rivaling the beauty of famed autumn bald cypresses in Shenzhen.
More than 160 years after Gregor Mendel laid the foundations of modern genetics using garden peas, scientists from Shenzhen have finally decoded the complete genetic basis of the seven traits he studied, thereby resolving a question that has puzzled researchers for generations.
The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area’s drive to enhance its international tourism competitiveness has taken a decisive step forward with the launch of the 2-billion-yuan (US$276.4 million) Longqi Bay Integrated Resort project in Dapeng New District.
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