Chang Zhipeng 57589527@qq.com THE Shenzhen Happy Valley amusement park has launched a 58-day carnival for its 25th anniversary celebration. The carnival features seven major highlights including the Samba Carnival, Summer Wave Music Festival, Ice Cream Party and BBQ Food Festival. During the carnival, a samba dance troupe gathering more than 100 actors from five continents will perform daily on the five major street stages within the theme park. Additionally, a grand samba carnival parade will take place at 4:50 p.m. each day. Visitors will also have the opportunity to watch captivating shows, including the spectacular water samba performance. During the carnival, the Shenzhen Happy Valley will host over 1,000 shows with unique characteristics, including Dancing Carnival, Bounty Hunter, and Happy Adventure. These shows feature various themes such as parent-child drama, passionate samba, magic shows, modern singing, and dancing. They are designed to cater to the aesthetic preferences of people of all ages. The Summer Wave Music Festival takes place in the Maya Water Park theme zone, featuring thrilling performances by rap stars, pop musicians, popular rock bands, and well-known MCs. Attendees can look forward to an exciting lineup of talented artists delivering memorable performances. The BBQ Food Festival creates a food market within four themed areas: Happy Hour, Shangri-La, Hurricane Bay, and Maya Water Park. The festival showcases four distinct themed barbecues, offering Internet-famous flavors, classic charcoal grilling, tasty seafood, and South American-style cuisine. Visitors can indulge in a diverse range of mouthwatering barbecue options throughout the festival. As part of the 25th anniversary carnival celebration, various special offers will be available at Shenzhen Happy Valley. These include half-price entry for the general public on the 25th of each month, as well as half-price entry for individuals aged 25. Middle and high school graduates can receive an 80-yuan (US$11) discount on full-day tickets by presenting their exam admission tickets. Dates: Until Aug. 27 Ticketing: WeChat account “szhappyvalley” Venue: Shenzhen Happy Valley, Nanshan District (深圳歡樂谷) Metro: Line 1 or 2 to Window of the World Station (世界之窗站), Exit A | 