A deep drain is how Shenzhen got its name. This tour stops at U Hop Wan. It is a bay surrounded by Shenzhen.
Shenzhen’s history stretches back much further than its designation as a city in 1979. It is important to remember this when looking at U Hop Wan. The area has evidence of human life going back 7000 years. The people of Shenzhen were already using multiplication tables during the Han dynasty. This suggests folk science and technology in Shenzhen was advanced.
Shenzhen is a young city only about 30 years old. Its culture is developing rapidly. From 1981 to 2000 cultural facilities were constructed. Museums, libraries, and art galleries were among them. Shenzhen was awarded the title of “Design City” by UNESCO.
Like most indigenous people in Hong Kong’s New Territories, there are two main ethnic groups. They are Punti and Hakka. Shenzhen has achieved cultural diversity due to its central location on the Guangzhou-Kowloon Railway. It also profits from the influx of people from other northern provinces after the reform.
Shenzhen’s culture exhibits diversity. There is a conflict between the southern and northern cultural systems. Since the Shenzhen Special Administrative Region was primarily economically dependent on Hong Kong, there has been a decrease in Hong Kong’s influence. There has been an increase in influence from the mainland since the mid-to-late 1990s. Culturally, northern culture has also gradually strengthened. Shenzhen blends the cultures of northern and southern China. It is also more Westernized compared to the mainland.
Let’s talk about historical sites near U Hop Wan. Shenzhen boasts many historical monuments. Some have been well preserved. Nantou Ancient City was built in 1394 during the Ming Dynasty. It was once the capital of Xin’an County. Existing historical relics in the ancient city include the Ancient City Gate and Guandi Temple.
Shenzhen’s local residents have rich cultural practices. They have unique local customs passed down for a long time. These include “Xixiang snatch cannon” and “Longgang crying marriage.” Longgang Dapeng women are known for their popular “hat to cover shame” tradition.
In the early days, Shenzhen had a sparse population. The houses were relatively homogeneous. They were categorized into “vertical houses” and “big qitou houses.” Fisherman lived by the sea. They used their boats as their homes. Those with larger families and smaller boats constructed thatched huts on the coast.
Shenzhen cuisine originally belonged to Cantonese cuisine. The food culture has become very diverse with a large number of foreigners. It now offers a wide variety of dishes. It represents not only the main domestic Chinese cuisine but also many imported foreign food brands.
Shenzhen is a major city for handicraft manufacturing in China. Shenzhen holds a leading position in the design and production of water products. Crafts have a wide range of categories and varieties. Sculpture encompasses metal, resin, crystal, and colored glaze.
The Cultural Fair is the “China International Cultural Industries Fair.” It is the only national cultural industry fair in China. The main venue is the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center.