Shandong's city spurs cultural life

To help boost the cultural lives of locals and consumer spending, the Hedong district of Linyi city – located in East China's Shandong province – has acted creatively.

It's proactively explored a special development model – a combination of art performances and markets.

This innovative approach has proven to be successful, with a recent event held at Wuyue Square in the district really raising the spirits of the whole community.

The square was said to come alive with a vibrant demonstration of local talent, featuring a diverse range of performances.

From soulful vocal renditions to captivating dance routines, great theatrical acts and traditional art forms, the stage witnessed a dynamic rotation of acts that left the audience in awe. (Edited by Zhou Yunlai)

A participant belts out a song. [Photo by Zhong Jiping for chinadaily.com.cn]

Audience members record the performances. [Photo by Min Dexia for chinadaily.com.cn]