On October 7, Changning culture and tourism unleashed the vibrant artistic energy integrating culture, business, tourism, sports and exhibitions, staging a series of high-quality pop-up events at major landmark venues.From in-depth discussions on Song Dynasty aesthetics and immersive pop-up dance performances by renowned artists, to soothing string music and delightful puppet shows, the diverse event formats allow residents and visitors to encounter Changning's rich artistic vibe through immersive experiences.

Perfection Attained

Dialogue: Song-Dynasty Aesthetics and Innovative Expression in the "Creative Transformation and Innovative Development" of Stage Art

That afternoon, a cultural salon exploring innovative expressions of traditional aesthetics was held at Cheng Shifa Art Museum. Centered on the contemporary transformation of Song Dynasty aesthetics, the event explored new ways to integrate traditional culture with modern stage art.The event invited Wang Jiajun, Honorary Principal Dancer and National First-Class Actor of Shanghai Dance Theatre, and Wang Yueyang, chief writer of Xinmin Weekly and writer, as guest speakers. Zhou Xiaohui, Principal Dancer of Shanghai Dance Theatre, also joined the on-site performance.

Breaking the single lecture format, the event adopted an innovative model combining dance excerpts performance and in-depth dialogue.

Based on the fine traditional Chinese culture, the guests thoroughly analyzed the elegant artistic conception and aesthetic core of Song-dynasty aesthetics. Combined with stage art creation practices, they discussed how traditional aesthetics can adapt to contemporary artistic expression and achieve creative transformation and innovative development.The lively dance excerpts together with accessible professional sharing brought traditional aesthetics within reach, delivering a brand-new experience for art enthusiasts.

"Changning Dance & Music" Culture-Tourism Public Welfare Event

Dance Pop-up in Commercial Districts

As dusk fell, the "Changning Dance & Music" public welfare dance pop-up landed at Crystal Bridge.Planned and organized by the Shanghai International Dance Center Development Foundation, the event invited dancers from professional academies and troupes affiliated with Shanghai International Dance Center to step out of theaters and into residents' daily leisure spaces for immersive dance performances.Moving beyond the boundaries of traditional theaters, the event brought professional dance art resources into shopping mall public areas, creating an innovative integrated model of "art + public welfare + commerce". It offered interactive and shareable immersive dance cultural experiences for residents and visitors.

This down-to-earth art pop-up integrated elegant dance art into commercial consumption and urban leisure scenarios, allowing citizens to experience the unique charm of dance art up close while shopping and relaxing.

Changning Premier Hongqiao Carnival Golden Autumn Celebration Artist Co-Creation

LIVAT Shanghai Special Session

As night fell, LIVAT Shanghai is turned into an urban nighttime art lounge, hosting the Changning Premier Hongqiao Carnival Golden Autumn Celebration artist co-creation special session.Italian artist Daniel presented a custom-made artwork created for this event and invited citizens to take part in the creation on site. The piece draws inspiration from the geometric textures and spatial structures of Changning's distinctive commercial districts.

Meanwhile, a laid-back nighttime string music experience unfolded quietly. Free of tickets and barriers, it filled the autumn night with warm atmosphere.With bustling market stalls and gentle evening breezes on terraces, visitors wandering through the mall could stumble upon the melodious and lively tunes of a string duet.The music subtly blended the vibrant vibe of the building, showcasing the booming urban energy of the commercial district through artistic melodies.

Vibrant Hongqiao Art Business District Series

LIVAT Shanghai Session: Puppet Wonders

As night deepened, a child-friendly art feast took the stage next.The highlight show Puppet Wonders of the Vibrant Hongqiao Art Business District premiered at LIVAT Shanghai, bringing a magical and soothing Shanghai-style puppet audio-visual journey for audiences of all ages.As an exquisite piece of Shanghai-style puppet skits, the performance is full of highlights and subverts people’s stereotypes of traditional puppet shows.

During the show, ordinary printed cloth instantly turned into narrative puppets in performers' skillful hands. A seven-meter-long red silk ribbon unfurled freely with the puppets' dance. Wonderful scenes including a playful lotus pond story and interactive performances of cute goslings were staged one after another.The immersive stage presentation draws children into the fantasy world of intangible heritage puppet shows, while helping adults reclaim the beauty of childhood. Visitors can feel the charm of traditional folk art amid the bustling commercial district.