The culture of Shanghai or Shanghainese culture is based on the Wuyue culture from the nearby Jiangsu and Zhejiang province, with a unique "East Meets West" Haipai culture generated through the influx of Western influences since the mid-19th century.
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The culture of Shanghai or Shanghainese culture is based on the Wuyue culture from the nearby Jiangsu and Zhejiang province, with a unique "East Meets West" Haipai culture generated through the influx of Western influences since the mid-19th century.
Shanghai
What is the health of the cultural infrastructure offer?
A city's cultural infrastructure includes the number of museums, venues, spaces and places where citizens and visitors can experience a city's cultural offer. The health of a city's cultural infrastructure offer is an indication of the city's cultural vibrancy.
What is the creative and cultural educational offer?
A city's creative and cultural educational offer indicates a city's ability to innovate and maximise the economic potential of the culture and creative industries.
What proportion of the economy is made up of the creative and cultural industries, and how does that impact levels of employment?
Cities with a high level of GDP contribution from the cultural and creative industries have lower levels of unemployment and poverty. The higher the proportion of GDP that accounts for the creative economy, the lower unemployment and poverty in a city.
Is there a dedicated policy and budget for the development of culture?
Cities with a dedicated policy for developing the culture and creative industries are better placed to grow and sustain those industries. Higher levels of municipal spending on culture and creative industries result in a better quality of life in cities.
5% in Shanghai
What is the productivity and vibrancy of the culture and creative offer ?
Cities that have high levels of creative and cultural output are more vibrant. High levels of vibrancy are essential for attracting inbound investment and retaining talent.
What is the reputation of the culture and creative industries internationally?
A city's brand and reputation increase it's ability to attract tourists and inbound investment. A city's cultural offer is a crucial enabler of improving it's reputation.
What is the impact of culture on sustainable urban development?
Culture is critical for sustainable development in cities and contributes to a better life for citizens.
