This week on BJK online: Where to find a “Greek shipwreck” in Beijing, pet rescue from scratch, why next weekend will be “big”… and more!
Family-Friendly Exhibitions in Beijing
From an antique collection from the Qing Dynasty to an exhibition of salvaged archaeological finds from an ancient Greek shipwreck, Beijing’s art scene this month is full of impressive masterpieces that families should see!
Miss Plus Size Global Founder Sammy Sibanda on the Big Story Behind This Plus-Size Pageant
Beauty “challenges” have long been circulating on Chinese social media, which dare women to go to extreme lengths to be considered “beautiful”. But this pageant, now in its fourth year, is trying to challenge local preconceptions and stereotypes about plus-size women.
How I Saved a Visually Impaired Dog on the Streets of Sanlitun
“In a scene reminiscent of a TV drama, I rushed to the middle of the road and stopped the cars to drive the dog to the pavement…” Our editor recounts his first-time experience of rescuing an animal on a very busy thoroughfare.
The Future Is Here, and It’s a Tea-Slinging Robot
This charismatic space shuttle-esque robotic arm automation will shake up your order of iced tea with more than a little flair, making it the key attraction at Cosmo Mixology in Nali Patio.
Want to know what’s happening in the Beijing expat community? Tune in on WeChat account every Sunday morning for This Week on BJK Online, our weekly roundup of the articles and other essentials published on www.beijing-kids.com. See more of our previous roundups here.
Photos: The Palace Museum, Andy Penafuerte III, courtesy of Cosmo Mixology and Miss Plus Size Global
