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Putuo celebrates Cultural and Natural Heritage Day

June 11, 2026 |

On June 13, Cultural and Natural Heritage Day, the Putuo District Culture and Tourism Bureau will present a series of events including an intangible cultural heritage (ICH) bazaar, a crossover piano concert, a public antique appraisal session, and a city micro-walk, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the blend of tradition and modernity while strolling along Suzhou Creek.

ICH Bazaar  
Time: June 13, 11:00–18:00  
Location: L Floor, Tian An 1000 Trees (600 Moganshan Road)  
A variety of ICH crafts will be gathered, including hand-engraving techniques for coin production, stone carving, Changzheng paper art, bamboo weaving, and “Guzimao” structural boat lofting. Dragon Boat Festival ICH treats will also be available.

Song Siheng Crossover Piano Concert  
Time: June 13, 15:00  
Location: L Floor, Tian An 1000 Trees (600 Moganshan Road)  
Song Siheng, one of the most accomplished pianists born after the 1980s, is the gold medalist of the 61st Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud International Piano Competition, one of the world’s top five piano competitions. He made history as the first Chinese in over six decades to win the top prize and multiple special awards. The concert will feature a mix of Chinese and Western classics, ranging from classical and traditional Chinese styles to contemporary crossover pieces.

Public Antique Appraisal Pop-up  
Time: June 13, 11:00–12:00  
Location: L Floor, Tian An 1000 Trees (600 Moganshan Road)  
The Shanghai Center for Cultural Relics Protection will offer a free public appraisal service for four categories of privately owned artifacts: jade, ceramics, coins, and calligraphy and paintings.

City Micro-Walk Route Recommendation  
This route follows the Suzhou Creek waterfront, showcasing Putuo’s industrial heritage and modern vitality. It integrates labor movement history, industrial relics, riverside scenery, and ICH experiences. The walk starts at the Exhibition Hall of the Huxi Half-day School for Workers (former site of the school) and traces the industrial development footprint along the creek. It then continues to M50 Creative Park (former Xinhe Textile Mill) to witness the transformation of industrial heritage. Finally, it concludes along the riverside promenade of Tian An 1000 Trees.