Gaochun, China: ManYou ROCK 3.0 brings music and Cittaslow values together
From 2 to 4 October 2026, ManYou ROCK 3.0 brought 27 music acts to Yaxi Cittaslow in Gaochun, Nanjing. Set among hills, flower fields and lawns, the outdoor festival combined live performances, local cultural heritage, opportunities for young people to connect and practical environmental initiatives. Admission was free with advance reservation.
The festival offered a way to experience Cittaslow values through music and shared activities. Its programme focused on musical discovery, with performers selected through recommendations from fans and reviews by professional music critics. A dedicated “Young Bird Stage” supported emerging independent bands, while Gaochun’s traditional “Tiao Wuchang” Nuo performance shared the stage with rock music, bringing local heritage into dialogue with contemporary creativity.
Hospitality also shaped the event. Through the “Hometown Gift Exchange”, visiting fans exchanged small souvenirs from their home regions for local gifts, including Gaochun crab gift cards, feather fans and wood carvings. Birthday celebrations, proposals and collective singing created further opportunities for interaction. Visitors could bring their pets, with waste bags and a dedicated rest area available. Facilities included free parking and drinking water, shuttle buses, women-friendly spaces, a nursing room and charging facilities.
Environmental measures encouraged visitors to take part directly. The “ManYou Audience Pact” banned cold fireworks, while dedicated shuttle buses helped reduce private car access to the Cittaslow core area. Free drinking water points aimed to reduce the use of disposable bottles. Fans could also exchange three plastic water bottles for “Crab Coins”, redeemable for drinks or discounts on cultural and creative products.
During rainy weather, public security, fire services, health authorities, the Communist Youth League and volunteers worked together to assist festivalgoers. Support included waterproof coverings, raincoats and hot ginger tea. Staff also helped lost visitors return to their hotels and provided hot water, fresh socks and instant noodles to those soaked by the rain.
ManYou ROCK 3.0 translated the Cittaslow approach into a shared cultural experience, connecting independent music with local traditions, care for visitors and everyday environmental action.
中国高淳：慢游ROCK 3.0让音乐与慢城理念相融
2026年10月2日至4日，慢游ROCK 3.0在南京高淳桠溪国际慢城举办，27组音乐人登台演出。音乐节依托山野、花海与草坪等自然场景，将现场音乐、在地文化遗产、青年交流与环保实践融为一体，户外场地实行免费预约入场。
音乐节通过音乐和互动活动，让参与者亲身感受慢城理念。演出阵容由乐迷推荐，并经专业乐评筛选，注重音乐探索；“幼鸟舞台”为独立新人乐队提供展示机会。高淳传统“跳五猖”傩戏与摇滚音乐同台呈现，让本土文化与当代表演展开对话。
友好接待贯穿活动始终。“互换家乡的礼物”互动让外地乐迷用家乡小物件，兑换高淳蟹卡、羽毛扇、木雕等本土特色礼品。生日分享蛋糕、告白求婚和全场合唱等环节，也为参与者创造了交流机会。游客可携宠物入场，现场配备拾便袋和宠物休息区，并提供免费停车、免费饮水、接驳车、女性友好空间、母婴室及充电设施。
环保措施鼓励乐迷直接参与。《慢游乐迷公约》明确禁止在场内使用冷焰火；专属接驳车有助于减少私家车驶入慢城核心区域，免费饮水点则旨在减少一次性塑料瓶的使用。现场还推出兑换机制：三个塑料饮用水瓶可换取蟹乐币，用于兑换饮品或抵扣文创产品消费。
面对雨天，公安、消防、卫健、团委及志愿者协同开展服务，铺设防水布、发放雨衣，并供应热姜茶。工作人员还帮助迷路游客返回酒店，为淋湿的乐迷提供热水、新袜子和泡面，将细致关怀落实到具体行动中。
慢游ROCK 3.0将慢城理念转化为共享的文化体验，把独立音乐、地方传统、友好接待与日常环保行动连接在一起。
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