The Pingtan Comprehensive Pilot Zone, Fujian province is working on enriching local citizens' lives by launching various cultural and sports events, which is also considered a move to improve its city image.

Healthy and active lifestyles encouraged

Square dancing is a popular exercise among women in Pingtan Comprehensive Pilot Zone, Fujian province. [Photo/ptnet.cn]

Pingtan is echoing the national call to promote a more active and healthy lifestyle by encouraging its people to take part in activities such as tai chi, dancing and sports.

Square dancing in the evenings is a popular activity across the whole of China. Many women gather to take part in the mass exercise, which is also seen as a great opportunity to socialize.

Outdoor movies screened for locals

Citizens in Pingtan Comprehensive Pilot Zone, Fujian province, watch an outdoor movie. [Photo/ptnet.cn]

Outdoor movie events have been launched in several areas of Pingtan, aimed at enriching cultural life and encouraging community spirit.

Opera performances staged for residents

Iron Spear, a drama performed by Pingtan's Minju opera troupe. [Photo/pingtan.gov.cn]

Minju opera, one of the major traditional opera forms in Fujian province, is popular among the people of Pingtan. Both professional and amateur opera performances are staged at local theaters daily.

In addition, dancing, painting, chess, and traditional musical instrument competitions are held across Pingtan to boost the zone's community atmosphere.