Tang Yin, an original ballet produced by Suzhou Ballet Theatre (SBT), was premiered at SCAC in early September, kicking off the 6th Suzhou Jinji Lake Arts Festival (SJLAF), which encompasses a series of performances, such as dances, musicals, stage plays and concerts, as well as various theme exhibitions and public-benefit activities.

The Chinese Young Sculptors' Invitational Exhibition started at Suzhou Jinji Lake Art Museum on Sept 9, as one of the highlights of the art festival and the first sculpture-themed art exhibition at the museum. On display are 27 sets of sculptures created by eight young Chinese artists. The works demonstrate the artists' understanding of traditional and contemporary art.

The Overseas Films Exhibition Suzhou Tour of the 2017 Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival kicked off at Suzhou Culture and Arts Centre Cineplex on Sept 21 and put on six films from Poland, Russia, Mexico and Iran among other countries. The event offered a chance for local audiences to better understand overseas films and cultures.