Shanghai International Arts Festival, hosted by the Ministry of Culture and organized by Shanghai government, is the only state-level arts festival in China. Established in 1999, the annual event has grown into a significant platform for cultural exchange. The arts festival follows the tenet of "A Festival of Arts, a Gala for All" and consists of stage performances, exhibitions, the "Art Space" series, arts education program, performing arts fair, forums, themed festivals, and the young talents program called "Rising Artists’ Works".

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