Around Town

2015-09
Your news round-up for the month of September
 
V-Day Celebrations
Thirty heads of state will descend upon China on 3 September to mark the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggressions and the World Anti-Fascist War. Over 17 countries will participate in China’s military parade, totalling almost 1,000 foreign troops. Across the country, residents will also benefit from the creation of a new public holiday to mark the occasion. Workers will have an extra holiday on 3 September so that they will be able to partake in the celebrations, should they so choose.
 
Half-Price Admission At Tourist Sites
From 12 September to 18 September, enjoy halfprice tickets at many of Shanghai’s most popular tourist attractions. Even though many of the city’s tourism attractions will be raising their prices in the next few months, the Shanghai Tourism Festival has given the sites a reason to offer guests a chance to visit for a fraction of the price. The special deals are valid at the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Fengjing Water Town, and the Science and Technology Museum among others.
Reopening Of Jewish Refugee Cafe
The café, once a popular site for Jewish refugees to meet in Shanghai during the turmoil of WWII, will be given a new lease of life this month by reopening and acting as a stop off point on an exhibition about Shanghai’s role in saving the lives of many Jewish refugees. Although the original building was demolished, after being sold to a local when the Jewish owner left Shanghai, it has now been rebuilt following the original blueprint, and has been supplied with many of the original items of furniture. The opening, and first exhibition to be held in the new space, will help to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII.
 
City’s Manhole Covers To Be Seen From Space
Baoshan District has plans to install sensors on 12,000 manhole covers, which will be monitored by satellite. The sensors will be able to detect if the covers are removed or if there is a gas or water leak in the tunnel below. Thousands of manhole covers go missing every year in Shanghai, which impacts the local public’s safety. Hopefully, these measures will benefit all in the city.