Israel blue illuminates the Oriental Pearl Tower on the Israel Night. (Photo by the Consulate General of Israel in Shanghai)

The Israel Culture Festival is ongoing at the Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai from November 12 to 18, 2017, featuring Israeli delicacy, artistic works, photo exhibition, innovation workshops, lifestyle booths, literature space and Israel Night.

The Israel Culture Festival (Photo by the Consulate General of Israel in Shanghai)

“The is the first time we’ve had the Israel culture festival in Shanghai. And this is symbolic of the very close relations we have today between China and Israel, and between Shanghai and Israel”, said Dr. Eyal Propper, Consul General of Israel in Shanghai at the opening ceremony.

The festival is also a major event celebrating the 25th year of the diplomatic relations between China and Israel.

The chefs who came from high-class hotels in Israel showcase the authentic Israeli food. (Photo by Wang Jiaye)

People watch the Israel Photo Exhibition by Chinese photographer Chen Yang who has paid visits to Israel for four times. (Photo by the Consulate General of Israel in Shanghai)

Israel artistic works (Photos by Wang Jiaye)

An actress sings the songs from the original musical “Jews in Shanghai”. (Photo by Wang Jiaye)

Minibanker-themed Israel Innovation Workshop attracts many children. (Photo by Wang Jiaye)

Visitors have access to a made-to-order refrigerator magnet by sending their photos to the WeChat platform of the Consulate General of Israel in Shanghai. (Photo by Wang Jiaye)

Israel Lifestyle Exhibition Booths (Photos by Wang Jiaye)