To connect the various cultures thriving along the Yangtze since ancient times, Zhangjiagang, a city at the waterway's mouth, in Jiangsu province, began in 2004 a cultural festival to celebrate the vigor and diversity of the extensive regions by the river.
From Sept 20-24, the 2024 International Humor Art Festival is being held in Zhangjiagang, offering a joy-filled cultural feast.
In recent years, the Zhangjiagang Economic and Technological Development Zone (ZETDZ) has been dedicated to creating a first-class business environment, which has attracted significant investment.
From Sept 21 to Nov 10, an exhibition titled "Charm of Jiangsu – View of the Yangtze River from 100 Woodblock Prints" will be held at Zhangjiagang Art Museum.
Suzhou has actively organized various sectors and enterprises to participate in the 24th CIFIT, held from Sept 8 to 11, in Xiamen.
The Jiangsu Provincial Development and Reform Commission recently announced a list of pilot cities to develop future industry clusters. Zhangjiagang, a county-level city of Suzhou, has been designated as a pilot city for the hydrogen industry.
Zhangjiagang has developed a comprehensive sports education system spanning from elementary to high school, with each school focusing on a particular sport.
Zhangjiagang has introduced a variety of activities, including night markets, night schools, and nighttime competitions, to enrich the residents' nightlife.