New Yorkers immersed in incredible Shanghai culture

No plane ticket was required, as New Yorkers left Manhattan behind on Saturday to immerse themselves in the sights, sounds and flavors of Shanghai at the Lincoln Center, which marked Shanghai Day as part of its fourth annual Summer for the City event.

Over the course of more than 10 programs, co-organized by the Lincoln Center and the Center for China Shanghai International Arts Festival, local audiences experienced a multifaceted portrait of Shanghai's contemporary culture, in which traditional aesthetics intersect with modern innovation.

Visitors from diverse backgrounds were treated to a wide array of attractions, including a Shanghai artisan market with handmade crafts and interactive demonstrations, and a screening of the animation classic The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven.