Eight newlywed couples take part in a group wedding at Gate 520 of Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport yesterday. Couples across the country rushed to tie the knot May 20, as the date “520” is a popular homophone for “I love you” in Mandarin. The day has become a premier choice for marriage registrations.

A prenatal concert for expecting mothers was held at Shenzhen Grand Theater in Luohu District on May 17.

Every year, the third Sunday of May marks National Disability Day – a day of love, warmth, and inclusion.

The 2026 World AI Device Expo and the 7th Shenzhen Global AI Expo opened at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center on May 14.

Eduardo Pedrosa, Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat, led a delegation to Shenzhen to participate in a youth innovation-themed program from May 6 to 7. He attended the APEC China 2026 “Tech for People” Nanshan Day event on May 6.

As Shenzhen’s largest outdoor coffee festival featuring the most comprehensive brand lineup, the seventh Awaken Coffee Festival gathers over 160 brands spanning coffee, specialty food, and cultural creativity. Highlights include the World Coffee Brewers Championship (WCBC) Invitational, a special exhibition of coffee beans from Menglian County in Yunnan Province, and the Chinese and Overseas Chinese Brewing Competition.

The opening game of the 2026 Guangdong Provincial City Football Super League (Yue Super League) Shenzhen Division kicked off at the Municipal Youth Football Training Base on May 2, where Shenzhen Team took on Jieyang Team in its first home fixture.

This festival brings together over 60 popular bread brands from 15 first-tire cities across the country, with more than half making their Shenzhen debut. Showcasing a variety of regional flavors, the festival offers a one-stop feast of classic, creative, and local specialty breads to satisfy every taste.