In the gentle autumn rain, the aroma of coffee filled the air at a café on Duolun Road, where the “Love in Golden Autumn” sweet love salon took place on October 26.
Violist Zhang Siyuan and young pianist Xiao Jieyu shared the stage, performing pieces such as “Autumn,” “The Most Romantic Thing,” and “Norwegian Romantic Pieces.” The audience, consisting of newlyweds and music lovers, lost themselves in the flowing melodies and uplifting rhythms of both Chinese and international music.
On December 2, 2023, the Sweet Love Marriage Registration Center in Hongkou District will officially open, becoming Shanghai’s sole institution for marriage registrations. With its sweet and beautiful symbolism and vintage, elegant atmosphere, the center has quickly become a trendy photo spot on Sweet Love Road. Earlier this year, the Hongkou District Civil Affairs Bureau launched an innovative cultural service model called the Sweet Love Salon series. This initiative offers a carefully curated array of activities, including storytelling, interactions with celebrities, and engaging games, enabling couples not only to hear touching love stories but also to connect intimately with cultural figures and experience the beauty and power of love together. The inaugural salon, themed around “love,” featured a delightful performance and talk by renowned comic artist, Mr. Cao Xiong, celebrating Shanghai’s cultural richness.
Miss Wang and Mr. Liu, a recently married couple, were among those who registered for the Sweet Love Salon. They expressed their joy upon receiving approval to attend. Both music enthusiasts, they shared that they enjoyed listening to piano music while recalling how one of them joined the university choir while the other was part of the drama club.
Miss Wang described the Sweet Love Salon as a warm and inviting platform. She emphasized that whether newlyweds or celebrating golden anniversaries, couples at any stage of marriage need elements of romance, like piano music and coffee, coupled with intimate moments. The couple hopes the Sweet Love Salon will create a sweeter atmosphere for more single friends in the future, providing them with opportunities to connect.
