We extend sincere wishes and blessings to our loved ones when we prepare to usher in the Year of the Dragon.

Baby dinosaur highlights shopping mall’s celebration

Xiaonailong’s first exhibition in Shanghai recently opened to the public at Bailian Xijiao Shopping Center, where cute images of Nailong’s IP are displayed throughout the mall. 

The check-in area, interactive facilities, and genuine peripheral products are also showcased simultaneously. The mall has also launched clothing and catering group buying activities.

The well-known national anime IP Nailong is a baby dinosaur with a big belly. For many years, it has been loved by fans with its soft and cute image and optimistic personality, bringing infinite joy to everyone.

Address: Bailian Xijiao Shopping Center, 88 Xianxia Road W.

Time: Through February 25

Wintersweet blooming in zoo

It is the best viewing period for wintersweet in the city. At Shanghai Zoo, the fragrance arrives before the wintersweet blossoms bloom.

Although it is winter, as long as it is clear, strolling in the park feels relaxed and enjoyable. The blooming wintersweet is an extra joy - a faint fragrance floats in the air, and a large area of wintersweet trees creates a lively New Year atmosphere.

Art installations mark bustling New Year fair

The Spring Festival of the Year of Dragon is approaching, and the New Year art installations in Zhongshan Park are officially launched. The theme of the two installations is “soaring dragon with the blessing of fortune” and “hundred birds competing for their beautifulness.” 

The two installations are bustling and lively, bringing everyone a new atmosphere for the New Year. Come and check in!

District presents the 2nd Hongqiao Friendship Award

Ten laureates and five nominees are honored amid the unveiling of the 2nd Hongqiao Friendship Award today. The entrepreneurs, professionals, and executives, who are dedicated to the economic and social development of Changning District, are ambassadors of international friendship and deserving recipients of the district’s highest honor given to an expatriate. 

The Hongqiao Friendship Alliance was established to offer an exchange platform for top-notch expats who are living, working in Changning and dedicated to the prosperity of the district.

The alliance comprises recipients of the Hongqiao Friendship Award, recipients of the Shanghai Magnolia Award, and other outstanding foreigners with strong influence who have made remarkable contributions to Shanghai and Changning District.

The alliance is under the guidance of the Changning District Joint Meeting on Honorary Titles for Foreign Citizens. The secretariat is the Foreign Affairs Office of Changning District.

The alliance organizes one or two dialogues, meetings or activities every year, to enhance mutual understanding, and encourage outstanding foreigners to share their experience and valuable insights for Changning District to build an international community of excellence.

Travel with immersive art experience

The Changning Cultural and Tourism Affairs Center has collaborated with the Changning Huju Opera Troupe and the Changning Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center to launch an immersive new experience micro travel program to welcome the upcoming Year of the Dragon.

An activity for intangible cultural heritage, it allows Chinese and foreign tourists to participate in plot interpretation, experience intangible cultural heritage culture, and explore the charm of traditional Chinese culture.

Edited by Shanghai Daily