

Bike Sharing Platforms Thrive in Shenzhen
The Rise of Bike Sharing in Shenzhen Not long ago shiny unibody metallic bikes were aligned neatly at every corner and intersection in...


Marriage Customs of Nan’Ao Fishermen
Nan’Ao Peninsula is located beside the Mirs Bay in East Longgang District, Shenzhen. Since the ancient times, the Nan’Ao Fishermen’s...


Dancing Beast of Bao’an
Hoofed, antlered and commonly depicted ablaze amid roaring flames, the Qilin is a mythical chimerical creature in Chinese mythology....


The Folk Customs of Shajing Oyster Farming
In the northernmost part of Shenzhen, in Bao’an District, is the Shajing (literally translated to sand-ditch) Residential District: a...


Xixiang Pak Tai Temple Performances
Every year on March 3rd of the Lunar calendar, large-scale celebrations are held at Xixiang Pak Tai Temple in honor of the birth of Pak...

Halloween: Evidence of a Traveling Culture
Ever since Shenzhen was given the title of a Special Economic Zone, it has flourished into a high-tech metropolis, housing the...


Halloween at Happy Valley
This short video clip highlights our experience at Happy Valley during Halloween season when we went on a field survey in the amusement...

To Know a City
Dear Reader, How well do you know Shenzhen? Before answering that, consider what it means to know a city. Does it imply a fondness for...