Shenbei new area launches cultural carnival

The Shenbei new area -- located in the city of Shenyang, capital of Northeast China's Liaoning province -- launched its cultural carnival on July 17, according to local media reports.

Officials said the carnival will run until Oct 7, lasting 80 days.

During that period a range of exciting activities -- including night markets, rock band concerts, gourmet festivals, cultural and creative product exhibitions and sales, handicrafts and other intangible cultural heritage exhibitions, art performances and outdoor movies -- will be staged for locals and tourists.

The venue is Huahai Square and visitors can get there by metro line 2 or by taking buses 236, 255, V130 and V191.

Online celebrities will be invited during the carnival, allowing visitors to participate in the events both offline and online.

Officials cautioned that everyone participating in the carnival must wear a face mask and get their body temperature measured. The organizers will also control the flow of visitors, officials added.