2025-11-10
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Chinese cities Chuanzhou and Wuxi have been added to the creative cities network.
of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
UNESCO expanded its Creative Cities Network on the occasion of World Cities Day,
with the addition of 58 new cities around the world, including Chuanzhou and Wuxi.
The network encompasses eight creative fields, architecture, crafts and folk art,
media arts, design, film, as well as gastronomy, literature, and music.
Chuanzhou was designated a creative city of gastronomy,
while Wuxi was named a creative city of music.
Both cities stand out for their vibrant cultural life,
active support for creative sectors, and innovative approaches to urban development.
With these additions, the network now includes 408 cities across more than 100 countries,
all acknowledged for their commitment to advancing creative industries and cultural life.
Launched in 2004,
the UNESCO Creative Cities Network supports cities that leverage culture and creativity to create jobs,
boost economic growth, and strengthen social cohesion by promoting skills,
supporting creative professionals, and engaging local communities.
Several other Chinese cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Wuhan, have also joined the network.