Shanghai International Art Festival
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Shanghai is one of the important cities of the Peoples Republic of China. The city is one of the leading centers of art and culture in Shanghai. China boasts of a rich heritage and culture that can be traced back to more than 6000 years. Shanghai celebrates a number of important festivals and the Shanghai International Art Festival is an important event in the calendar.
The Shanghai International Art Festival is approved by the State Council of the People's Republic of China. This festival is recognized as the only national level arts festival in the country. The festival is sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and organized by the Shanghai Municipal People's Government.
The primary aim of the Shanghai International Arts festival is to absorb the best cultures that the world has to offer and also to promote traditional arts of China. The festival also aims to enhance cultural exchanges between China and rest of the world. Some of the activities organized at the festival include art program shows, art exhibitions, mass cultural activities and trade fair of programs, arts and crafts.
The Shanghai International Arts Festival is being held in Shanghai every year since 1999 and is generally held in the month of November. The festival has been successfully held till now.
