to investing in creativity as a driver for sustainable urban development, social inclusion and enhanced cultural influence in the world. By joining the network, cities commit to collaborate and develop partnerships with a view to promoting creativity and cultural industries, to share best practices, to strengthen participation in cultural life and to integrate culture in economic and social development plans. The network covers seven thematic areas: craft and folk arts, design, film, gastronomy, Literature, media arts and music. It aims to promote international cooperation and encourage the sharing of experiences and resources to promote local development through culture and creativity. With these new designations, the number of UNESCO Creative Cities Network members now totals 69. Famous residents and people from the area Martial artist Bruce Lee's ancestral roots are traced to Gwan'on (Jun'an) in Seundak (Shunde). A street in the village is named after the actor, and his ancestral home is open to the public. Others include: The former Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Australia, John So. Real estate developer Lee Shau Kee, and, as of May 2013, the 24th richest person in the world. Real estate developer Yang Guoqiang Famous actor Law Kar Ying Eileen Yin-Fei Lo, Chinese-American cookbook writer Brandon Lee, Chinese-American film actor. Lee Heung-kam (1932–2021), Hong Kong Cantonese opera and TV actress See also Shunde, China Furniture Wholesale Market References External links Government of Shunde Destination guide Information about Shunde County-level divisions of Guangdong Foshan