Chinese New Year Hongbao and Gift-Giving Etiquette
One of the Chinese traditions that as a foreigner you have to grasp quickly, is…
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Shunyi Happenings: Valentine’s Day, Jams and Chutneys
Saint Valentine’s Day, also known as Valentine’s Day, is celebrated on February 14. Like…
Chievoo Furniture Store
For Christmas I was given a pair of Chinese guardian lions, or Shi (獅,…
Longqing Gorge Ice and Snow Festival
Longqing Gorge (Longqingxia) is a long ravine passed by the Gucheng River, located 80km northwest…
Shunyi Happenings: Temple Fair, Spring Festival Camp, Free P.E.T Session, Pie Delivery
Temple fairs are a Beijing custom that dates back to the Liao Dynasty,…
Houhai Skating and Vietnamese Cuisine at Nuage
Rather than staying indoors and hibernating, we decided to make the most of the…
Shunyi Happenings: Rhône Valley Wine Dinner, New Brewpub, School Open Days
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a commune in southeastern France, which lies just to the east of…
New Openings and Changes at Riviera Plaza
Riviera Plaza is the building across from WAB, which houses Annie’s and Jenny Lou.…
It’s All Chinese To Me – Useful phrases and vocabulary
Upon Arrival Listen for: Do you have a reservation? You yuding ma? 有预定吗？ What name…
Shunyi Happenings: Open Houses, Book Fair, PET, Tea Room Tots
There are two open houses this month, with The International Montessori Teaching Institute (IMTI) and…