25th China Shanghai International Arts Festival raises the curtain

On Saturday evening, music filled the newly completed Shanghai Grand Opera House. The first concert at the venue, whose architecture draws inspiration from the traditional Chinese fan, also marked the opening of the 25th China Shanghai International Arts Festival, which runs from October 17 to November 15. This year's festival features nearly 400 performances, exhibitions and other events, with close to 1,100 shows in total. The main-stage program includes 60 productions and 170 performances. Nearly 90 percent are Shanghai premieres, while 13 productions will be shown exclusively in Shanghai, making it their only stop in China. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Most watched videos: Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmP_Ybj-jws Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxX--U4c8w Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3q9sXM7WA