Core Points - The "2025 Shanghai International Children's Theatre Arts Festival" has opened, featuring 23 outstanding children's plays from 10 countries, with a total of 120 performances expected to reach over 100,000 families [1] - This year's festival sees a 25% increase in participating countries and a 50% increase in the number of plays compared to the previous edition, with total performances doubling and 13 works making their domestic premieres [1] Group 1 - The festival aims to create a new high ground for international exchange in children's theatre and contribute to the implementation of Xi Jinping's cultural thought [1] - The opening ceremony featured the popular play "Hi! Little Stone Lion," which has toured 43 performances across 14 provinces and will perform in Kaohsiung, Taiwan [1] - Young representatives shared their experiences, emphasizing the transformative power of theatre in creating a wonderful world [1] Group 2 - A special immersive theatre experience titled "My Herbal World" was launched, combining scene experience, digital interaction, and theatrical performance [2] - The festival welcomed 11 excellent children's theatre troupes and institutions from various countries into the "Shanghai International Children's Theatre (Venue) Community," promoting innovation and global collaboration in children's theatre [2] - The festival collaborates with over 50 cultural, tourism, and dining organizations to create a dual experience of "watching plays + consumption," allowing seamless integration of art and daily life [2]