Life in Beijing is never dull if you know where to look. Here’s what you might have missed this week. Click on the headlines to read the full article.
Students were given just 48 hours to produce short films for Clash of the Titans (COTT), a film festival involving 10 international schools from around the world with developed film programs.
International Package Policy Changes
As of Mar 21, delivery companies are stepping up inspections of international mail and packages, with orders to disinfect and withhold the parcels for a week before delivery. Local couriers such as SF Express and ZTO Express have confirmed that there will be delays of approximately six to seven days for international parcels. There have also been reports of suspended deliveries from cities such as Hong Kong and Shanghai at the time of writing.
GlobalMoms Initiative (GMI) is Looking for Volunteers
GlobalMoms Initiative (GMI) is a decentralized nonprofit organization that supports every mom in her pursuit to “be yourself.” This network is run by volunteers all over the world.
According to founder Jane Li, “Right now we’re in urgent need of volunteers, so we will hold an online Q&A session with potential volunteers through Tencent Meeting Room in early April. For whoever is interested to join the session, please kindly add me (WeChat ID: iamhyxljfamily) or GMI Global Partnership and Program Director Ms. Mari (WeChat ID:mariamski), or send emails to us through info@globalmomsinitiative.com.”
Birthday Cakes That Have Been Kid Tested and Approved
Curious where to find Beijing’s finest birthday cakes made by some talented bakers in our very own expat community? Look no further! Whatever the theme of your kids’ party, and whether they want a dinosaur or princess cake, these creative pastry chefs have got you covered.
New Exhibition, ‘Alice Curiouser & Curiouser’ Takes Visitors Down the Rabbit Hole
There’s a new Alice in Wonderland exhibition from the recently opened museum, U2, that sits at the entrance of a brand new restaurant, making it perfect for date nights and relaxing afternoons.
U2 is UCCA’s latest creation and this interactive exhibition takes visitors through the history of Alice in Wonderland, with plenty of immersive exhibitions providing awesome photos and a cool video souvenir.
Spring is here and for those who like to spend time outdoors, this list of campsites that are within the city limits will surely come in handy over the next few months.
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