Iconic Shanghai art center unveils special 20th birthday program

Joined by a globally renowned orchestra, Shanghai Oriental Art Center celebrated its 20th birthday Wednesday, during which its upcoming star-studded autumn and winter show season was unveiled.

Officially opened to the public on July 1, 2005, the center, designed in the shape of a moth orchid, has since become a cultural landmark in the city. Over the past two decades, the center has taken in total revenue of over 1.34 billion yuan ($187.76 million), drawing more than 11 million guests with an average attendance rate of 80 percent of capacity.