Cultural Features of Shenzhen
Shenzhen is newly developed city of migrants. Only 25 years, and Shenzhen has grown from a small fishing village to be a metropolis with a population over 10 million. The contribution and ambitions of migrants have been motivating the hi-speed growth of the city in the sense of social life, economy and culture. Meanwhile, people have brought in diversified life styles, values and cultures, which have formed the unique immigrant culture of Shenzhen.
An Open Mind and Inclusive Cultures
The Shenzhen culture not only inherits the Chinese culture, but also enriches itself with the elements of different cultures centering that of Hong Kong. The unique geography and population of Shenzhen have brought forward the open, inclusive and innovative features of the Shenzhen culture, which also makes Shenzhen a city of hope and vitality most suitable for talents from both Mainland and overseas talents to live and start their businesses.
Business Atmosphere
Shenzhen is the earliest opened region in China. Enjoying relatively more mature market economy mechanism, Shenzhen people have a stronger sense of business, and have keen senses of business opportunities, and have more profound understand over the operation of business.
Young Age Structure
In China, Shenzhen is unique for itĄŻs one so young yet so lively. The average age of Shenzhen people is less than 30. Most have come for their ideals. Besides passions and enthusiasm, they have also brought in expertise and techniques. Many of those immigrants have grown the backbone supporting development of this city.
Encouraging Innovation, Forgiving Failure and Pursuing Excellence
Shenzhen people impress others most with their spirits of unwavering efforts and restless innovation. In the history of Shenzhen, people have created a series of Number Ones in China. In other aspects, such as the land reform and the development of the financial industry, Shenzhen people have taken the lead for brave trying. Without the courage to ponder, to try, to do and to experience, without the concept of exploitation, inclusion and innovation, there couldnĄŻt be the Shenzhen today.
According to Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Hong Kong and Shenzhen 2004, the immigrant culture of Shenzhen features most of activity and hard work. One in eight adults of Shenzhen is starting his/here own business. They respect practicality and deny void talks. Shenzhen people think highly of competition, and are willing to survive and develop in an environment full of competition.