Qingming Festival: What Is It and How to Celebrate It
It’s that time of the year again! Every street corner in Beijing will be filled…
Browsing: Culture
An Expat Mother’s Guilt in China
I was outside with my daughter, as we do most of the daily city exploring,…
Thinking of a Private Chinese Kindergarten? 7 Reasons for Caution
Education for children is a tricky topic for expats who are non-teachers. The price of…
9 Tips for Surviving Subway Rush Hour and A Long Commute
Back in the summer I decided I was going to ride my bike to work…
Follow the Panda on a Magical Theatrical Journey
An Italian theater company will be walking in the footsteps of pandas as it explores China’s…
How much culture is in food?
Three months ago, my toddler son and I attended a party held by one of…
Mandarin Monday: Spring Is Here So Make Your Chinese Blossom Too
After a long wait, spring is finally here! Well, technically. Today marks the vernal equinox…
Blank Canvas: Students from Beijing City International School Fill March’s Blank Canvas
Amy Wang, China – Grade 8, “This Year’s Maple” “My painting is created with mixed…
On the Hunt for Easter Fun? Minds At Play Improv Presents a Family-Friendly Show in April
I still vividly remember the first time I watched an Improv show in Beijing (poor…
International Women’s Day – Silence Says It All
International Women’s Day in China can be a bit of a surprise the first time…