The curtain will go up on the 18th China Zhouzhuang International Tourism Festival, on April 26, in the town of Zhouzhuang, Jiangsu province.

The event runs through April 30, and will provide a rich, unique show of culture, notably Zhouzhuang Style Night, which will offer a different theme every night.

This International Tourism Festival has been held annually since 1996, usually in April, and is one of Zhouzhuang’s most important festivals.

Main activities during the 18th China Zhouzhuang International Tourism Festival are as follows:

The opening ceremony

Time: 19:00-20:00, April 26, 2013 (Friday)

Place: In front of the old Pailou (memorial archway)

Zhouzhuang Style Night schedule

1. Cheongsam Show

Time: 19:40-20:10, April 26, 2013

Place: Twin Bridge and Water Alley

2. Musical Drama Zhouzhuang Lifestyle

Time: 20:00-21:30, April 26, 2013

Place: Four Season Zhouzhuang Stage

3. "1086 Slow-life Street" opening show

Time: 18:30-22:00, April 28, 2013

Place: 1086 Slow-life Street

4. Classic Kun Opera joint show

Time: 18:00-20:00, April 29, 2013

Place: Kun Opera Institute in Zhouzhuang ancient opera stage

5. Performance with Chinese Musical Instruments

Time: 19:00-20:00, April 26 - April 30, 2013

Place: Yijiuju Nanhu Guzheng Guid Hall

Edited by Roger Bradshaw