Highlights
Echoes of Antiquity: Exhibition of Archaeological Findings from the Wenxi Site in Zhenhai
This exhibition features approximately 300 artifacts (sets/groups) across three main sections: "Dawn by the Coast – Neolithic Age," "Splendors of Ancient Yue – Bronze Age," and "Unification Under One Heaven – The Unified Era." Using archaeological findings as its core, supplemented by graphic panels, scene reconstructions, and multimedia, the exhibition systematically presents the cultural development of the Wenxi site from the Neolithic period to the Ming and Qing dynasties. It offers visitors a glimpse into the resilient and vibrant lives of the ancestors who thrived in this coastal region.
Duration: Until June 14
Venue: Temporary Exhibition Hall, Area B, 2nd Floor, Ningbo Bang Museum
"Sounds from East and West": A Chamber Music Map Across Eurasia – String and Piano Quintet
From classical to folk, this evening of chamber music presents a dialogue between East and West. The program features ten carefully selected pieces with diverse styles, ranging from the rigor of Baroque to the melancholy of Tango, and from the grace of Chinese folk songs to the passion of Xinjiang dance music. It offers the audience a musical feast that spans three centuries and connects East and West.
Date: March 28
Venue: Zhenhai Peiju Concert Hall
Lecture: Game and Art: How Technology Influences Our Cultural Life
Speaker: Yan Feng, Professor in the Department of Chinese Language and Literature at Fudan University, doctoral supervisor, former editor-in-chief of the science magazine New Discovery, visiting professor at the University of Chicago's Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations, visiting professor at UC Davis, and Yenching Scholar at Harvard University. His main research areas include Sino-foreign literary relations and science fiction literature.
Time: March 28, 14:00
Venue: Lecture Hall, 1st Floor, Ningbo Library (Fuqing Branch)
Exhibitions
"Carved into Simplicity": Ningbo Courtyard Ancient Stone Sculpture Art Exhibition
Duration: Until April 6
Venue: Ningbo Cultural Center 117 Art Space
Warm Echoes of Home: Calligraphy Exhibition by Cao Guoqing Featuring Famous Family Mottos
Duration: Until March 29
Venue: Yunzai Lou, Tianyi Ge Museum
Tianyi Library • Open the Scrolls: Special Exhibition of Rare Ancient Books from the Collection – Sanjiao Tongsheng
Dates: Until April 12
Venue: Zunjing Ge, Tianyi Ge Museum
9th Ningbo Star Visual Arts Excellent Works Exhibition
Duration: Until April 10
Venue: Halls 2 & 3, Ningbo Museum of Art
The Past and Present of an Iron
Dates: Until August 30
Venue: Temporary Exhibition Hall, Area A, 2nd Floor, Ningbo Bang Museum
"Republic Imprints – Overseas Chinese Unite for the Chinese Dream": Overseas Chinese Cultural Relics Joint Exhibition
Dates: Until May 20
Venue: Temporary Exhibition Hall, Area B, 1st Floor, Ningbo Bang Museum
In Search of that Blue: Fine Metal-Bodied Enamelware Exhibition
Dates: Until March 25
Venue: China Port Museum
The Glory of MEISSEN: The Beauty of Ceramics from a European Perspective
Dates: Until April 26
Venue: Temporary Exhibition Hall, China Port Museum
Nurturing Through Books, Walking with Love: Family Education Themed Book Exhibition
Dates: Until March 31
Venue: Main Hall, 1st Floor, Ningbo Library (Fuqing Branch)
National Geographic "100 Years of Wonder: Born to Shine" Classic Image Exhibition
Dates: Until May 15
Venue: K11 Art Shopping Center
Reading Power Station: Savoring the World
Dates: Until March 31
Venue: Main Hall, 1st Floor, Ningbo Library (Yongfeng Branch)
Tea Originates in the East: The Oriental Aesthetics of One Leaf, One World
Dates: Until April 19
Venue: Exhibition Hall, 2nd Floor, Ningbo Library (Yongfeng Branch)
"Journey Through Classics": Book Exhibition Exploring the Code of Chinese Civilization
Dates: Until March 31
Venue: Children's Reading Room, 2nd Floor, Ningbo Library (Yongfeng Branch)
Walking with Green, Reading into Spring: Spring Ecology Themed Book Exhibition
Dates: Until April 30
Venue: General Reading Room, 3rd Floor, Ningbo Library (Yongfeng Branch)
"Ala Children’s Reading • Spring Chapter" Themed Book Exhibition
Dates: Until March 31
Venue: Children's Borrowing Area, 2nd Floor, Ningbo Children's Library
Floral Patterns on Porcelain: Yue Kiln Celadon Pattern Exhibition
Dates: Until April 19
Venue: Cixi Museum
Huamao Collection Exhibition
Dates: Until September 6
Venue: Huamao Museum of Art Education
Master Lectures
The Glimmer of Humanity Amidst the Rift Between Survival and Morality – Dying to Survive (Film Discussion)
Speaker: Wang Jiabin
Date: March 29
Venue: Music Hall, 1st Floor, Ningbo Library (Yongfeng Branch)
Running Towards the Light, Youth Should "Burn"
Speaker: Ma Xiu
Date: March 28
Venue: Small Theater, 3rd Floor, Ningbo Children's Library
Traces of Spring
Speaker: Jeny
Date: March 26
Venue: Small Art Appreciation Space, 3rd Floor, Ningbo Children's Library
"Little Harbor" Librarian's Story Time: Dong Dong Dong
Date: March 27
Venue: Small Art Appreciation Space, 3rd Floor, Ningbo Children's Library
World of Light and Shadow – Classic Film Appreciation at Tianyi Music Hall
Time: March 27, 14:30
Venue: Audio-Visual Room, Tianyi Music Hall, 3rd Floor, Ningbo Library (Fuqing Branch)
Enjoy the Slow Life – Classic Vinyl Record Appreciation at Tianyi Music Hall
Time: March 25, 14:30
Venue: Audio-Visual Room, Tianyi Music Hall, 3rd Floor, Ningbo Library (Fuqing Branch)
Picture Book Time: Little Tadpoles Looking for Mom
Date: March 27
Venue: Multi-functional Hall, 2nd Floor, Ningbo Library (Yongfeng Branch)
"Immersive" Reading: University Special Session No. 1
Date: March 28
Venue: Interactive Space, 1st Floor, Ningbo Library (Yongfeng Branch)
"Immersive" Reading: Imperial Examinations
Date: March 28
Venue: Interactive Space, 1st Floor, Ningbo Library (Yongfeng Branch)
Performances
Dance Drama: Pingtan Impression
Time: March 27, 19:30
Venue: Ningbo Grand Theater
Ticketing: Purchase via "Ningbo Grand Theater" WeChat public account.
Kunqu Opera: The Peony Pavilion (Part 1)
Time: March 27, 19:15
Venue: Ningbo Yifu Theater
Ticketing: Purchase via "Ningbo Yifu Theater" WeChat public account.
Kunqu Opera: The Peony Pavilion (Part 2)
Time: March 28, 19:15
Venue: Ningbo Yifu Theater
Ticketing: Purchase via "Ningbo Yifu Theater" WeChat public account.
Musical: The Six Liars (Based on the novel The Six Suspects)
Time: March 28, 19:30
Venue: Ningbo Cultural Plaza Grand Theater
Ticketing: Purchase via Damai, Maoyan, etc.
Children's Educational Play: Animal Counter-Attack • The Great Migration in Africa
Time: March 28, 19:30
Venue: Yuyao Grand Theater
Ticketing: Purchase via "Yuyao Grand Theater" WeChat public account.
Interactive Textbook Play: Traveling with Textbooks
Time: March 29, 14:00
Venue: Ningbo Grand Theater
Ticketing: Purchase via "Ningbo Grand Theater" WeChat public account.
Dance Drama: Us
Time: March 29, 19:30
Venue: Ningbo Natural Stage
Ticketing: Purchase via "Yongcheng Performance" WeChat mini-program.
Big City, Little Love
Time: March 29, 19:30
Venue: Yuyao Grand Theater
Ticketing: Purchase via "Yuyao Grand Theater" WeChat public account.
Stage Play: Age is a Feeling
Time: March 29, 19:30
Venue: Ninghai Grand Theater
Ticketing: Purchase via "Ninghai Grand Theater" WeChat public account.
Jingdezhen Renaissance Stage Work Tour
Time: March 26, 20:00
Venue: Dengta Music Livehouse
Ticketing: Purchase via Damai, Maoyan, etc.
Wang Yiling & Fire Bearers Ode to Withering Album Tour
Time: March 28, 20:00
Venue: Dengta Music Livehouse
Ticketing: Purchase via Damai, Maoyan, etc.
Mayuan Poets "Radiant Stars Around the World" Tour – Ningbo Stop
Time: March 29, 20:00
Venue: 177live Music Livehouse
Ticketing: Purchase via Damai, Maoyan, etc.
Exploration & Experiences
Book Collection Spirit, Family Patriotism – Qingming Festival Theme Activity
Date: March 28
Venue: Fan Qin's Tomb, Tianyi Library Museum
Registration: Via "Tianyi Ge" WeChat public account.
Spring Blossoms at Your Fingertips
Date: March 25
Venue: Educational Toy Library, 1st Floor, Ningbo Children's Library
Ningbo Fantawild Flower Dynasty Season
Dates: Until March 31
Venue: Ningbo Fantawild
Participation: Half-price tickets (140 RMB/person), reservation required one day in advance.
"Timeless" Elegant Art Life – "Ingenious Handiwork": A Brocade Bag to Hold the Seasons – Song Brocade Clutch Bag
Date: March 26
Venue: Multi-functional Hall, 2nd Floor, Ningbo Library (Yongfeng Branch)
"Wandering Books" Shelter Project: Book Exchange
Date: March 28
Venue: Main Hall, 1st Floor, Ningbo Library (Yongfeng Branch)
14:00 Screening Room
Times: March 24 & 25, 14:00
Venue: Music Hall, 1st Floor, Ningbo Library (Yongfeng Branch)
Tianyi Children's Art • Children's Language Club
Time: March 28, 13:30
Venue: Training Classroom, 3rd Floor, Ningbo Children's Library
Tianyi Children's Art • Children's Music & Dance Club
Time: March 29, 9:30
Venue: Training Classroom, 3rd Floor, Ningbo Children's Library
Chinese Studies Camp • Pujiang School
Time: March 29, 15:30
Venue: Training Classroom, 3rd Floor, Ningbo Children's Library
