Shanghai charms Riyadh with visual and audio feast
Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Chang Hua, noted the growing ties between the two nations, highlighting China's recent inclusion of Saudi Arabia as an approved destination for group tourism and the launch of direct flights by multiple airlines. This event, he added, will encourage more Saudi people to visit Shanghai for tourism and business opportunities.
The premiere of the 8-minute teaser for Dongtan: Home of Birds, produced by the Shanghai Media Group Documentary Center, captured the lives of migratory birds in Chongming Dongtan, Shanghai's first World Natural Heritage site. The full documentary is set for completion by the end of the year, with a live broadcast event in Shanghai running concurrently.
The "Blooming Shanghai" Creative Art Exhibition, curated by IP Shanghai, also debuted, featuring 20 illustrations by young artists from around the world. The artworks, themed around "Haipai Life", "Shanghai Silhouettes", and "Street Scenes", depicted the vibrant life and landmarks of Shanghai.