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INDIE MUSIC FESTIVALS
Shēnzhèn's indie music scene is rocking, and there's irrefutable proof - China's
largest indie music events, Strawberry Music Festival (Căoméi Yīnyuè Jié
www.modernsky.com ; May) and Midi Music Festival (Midí Yīnyuè Jié www.midifestival.com ) ,
have had Shēnzhèn editions since 2013-14. Both events feature the strongest bands
from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong performing for three days. Midi takes place at the
end of the year and Strawberry is usually in May. Check their websites for details.
SHOPPING
Interior designers and shrewd home-owners in Hong Kong are increasingly turning to Shēn-
zhèn to hunt for furniture and furnishings, including knock-off designer furniture. Unless
you want a genuine Eames chair or Artemide lamp, most replicas in Hong Kong and over-
seas were made in Shēnzhèn anyway. Many places will pack and ship overseas, and if cus-
tomers are prepared to haggle, vendors may lower the marked price by 30% to 50%.
Shoppers won't leave Shēnzhèn empty-handed, though the quality can vary. Some shops
have been known to be cavalier about following specs and maintaining quality for larger
items such as a set of cabinets on order. So shop around, and shop hard.
ARTS & CRAFTS
DÀFĒN VILLAGE
(Dàfēncūn 8473 2633; www.dafenvillageonline.com ;Dafen, Buji, Lónggǎng District)
A real eye-opener: 600 studios-cum-stores, churning out thousands of copies of Rembrandt,
Renoir and Picasso paintings every week, and some original work. Prices start from ¥300.
It's also a good place to stock up on art supplies, with prices about 50% cheaper than in
downtown Shēnzhèn. Bus 306 from Shēnzhèn's Luóhú station takes you to the village in
about an hour. A taxi ride costs around ¥80.
MARKET
DŌNGMÉN MARKET
(Dōngmén Shìchǎng MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 10am-10pm; Lǎojiē, exit A)
A chaotic market popular for tailored suits, skirts, curtains and bedding. Be careful of pick-
pockets.
ELECTRONICS
HUÁQIÁNG BĚI COMMERCIAL ST
(| Huáqiángběi Shāngyèjiē
Huáqiánglù, exit A)
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