China Shanghai International Arts Festival

China Shanghai International Arts Festival (CSIAF), hosted by the Ministry of Culture And Tourism of the People's Republic of China and organized by Shanghai Municipal People's Government, is the only state-level arts festival in China. Established in 1999, the annual CSIAF has grown into a significant platform for cultural exchange and one of the leading arts festivals in the world. CSIAF follows the tenet of “A Festival of Arts, a Gala for All”. It consists of sections including stage performances, exhibitions and expositions, the “Art Space” Series, arts education program, performing arts fair, forums, themed festivals, and the young talents program called “R.A.W.!” (Rising Artists’ Works). With a galaxy of artistic classics and creative originals from home and abroad, the Arts Festival consistently presents the most fabulous and splendid art feast to the audience.