As we count down the days until Christmas, it’s important to remember what this holiday season is all about. It’s about family, friends and moments spent with them, so use the time to make some beautiful memories with your loved ones. One way to do that is by visiting one of the events planned for this week:
Beijing Artists Christmas Art Festival
If you’re still searching for that perfect Christmas gift for your loved ones, there’s an Art Festival happening at Aotu Space in Beixinqiao and it will be on until Dec 25. All displayed artworks are done by local artists so by purchasing a gift you’d be supporting the local community. The Christmas Art Festival is open from midnight to 10pm and entry is free.
Where: Aotu Space Café
When: Dec 16-25 (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)
Price: Free
Swiss Christmas Gathering
If you still haven’t decided on where to spend these last few days of 2022, SwissCham and SwissClub will be hosting a family-friendly Christmas party at NUO Hotel’s N’Joy restaurant this Thurs, Dec 22. The party starts at 6.30pm with a gourmet Christmas buffet with free-flow wine, and continues with a lucky draw and an after-party for those who don’t feel like sleeping after an amazing meal. For more info and ways to support this event, please scan the QR code on the poster.
Where: NUO Hotel
When: Dec 22, 6.30pm
Price: RMB 428/members, RMB 528/non-members, RMB 158/kids 6-15, free for kids 0-6
Give a Present Christmas Market
Avoid the trap of excessive holiday consumerism by supporting local businesses at this year’s “Give a Present” Christmas market. All the vendors will be selling their very special DIY handicrafts, so it’s a great opportunity to get some last-minute Christmas gifts. Enjoy delicious food and drinks, or even help make a child happy by bringing a gift that will be donated to Migrant Children Foundation in Beijing, an organization that helps disadvantaged children from migrant workers’ families in Beijing. The Christmas market will be held at Café Zarah on Dec 24, 11am-4pm.
Where: Zarah
When: Dec 24, 11am-4pm
Price: Free
Christmas Card Workshop at Botanica
Learn to make wonderful Christmas cards through the art of quilling and surprise your friends and family with an original handmade present. Art Tribe will be hosting the workshop this Sat, Dec 24 at Botanica, from 2pm to 4pm. You’re welcome to join in the fun and have a great time while sipping on delicious organic drinks and learning a new skill. The price for the Christmas card workshop is RMB 279/one person, RMB 399/two people, or RMB 499/three people.
Where: Botanica, 798 Art Zone
When: Dec 24, 2pm-4pm
Price: RMB 279/one person, RMB 399/two people, or RMB 499/three people
Images: Courtesy of the organizers, Pexels
