Shanghai, as a global metropolis, has a distinctive regional culture. Located in the Jiangnan area of China, its essence is rooted in Jiangnan culture. Just like the ancient water towns around the Yangtze River Delta, the nearby towns of Zhujiajiao, Fengjing, Xinchang, and Qibao in the suburbs of Shanghai are also quite famous. The scenes of small bridges, rivers, old streets, and ancient houses, as well as the local snacks, dialects, and lifestyle habits, are quite similar.
Due to Shanghai opening its doors to foreign cultures relatively early, it has developed a unique temperament over the past century that most other places and cities in China lack. This is what is known as Haipai culture. The core of Haipai culture is inclusiveness, drawing on the strengths of many. Compared to the profound culture of the seven ancient capitals, Haipai culture is relatively young. It is not bound by many rigid rules but is good at accepting external cultural influences and then transforming them into its unique characteristics. Examples include Haipai painting and calligraphy, Haipai Peking opera, Haipai architecture, and so on.
Modern Shanghai is the city where the most historical events in China have taken place. Countless famous figures have left their marks in Shanghai, with many even living there. Particularly noteworthy is the fact that the Communist Party of China was born in Shanghai, giving the city a rich red culture. According to statistics, Shanghai currently has 1,020 red landmarks, which are also rich and valuable assets of the city.
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