How to Celebrate “El Dia de los Muertos” in Beijing, Nov 1-2
At this time of year everyone is going Halloween crazy… and we’ve been right in…
Browsing: Festivals
Beijing Music Festival Kicks Off With 8-Hour Great Wall Concert
The 22nd Beijing International Music Festival got off to an unusual start at the weekend,…
Mandarin Monday: Start Weaving for This Qixi Festival
Falling on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, which is August 7 this year,…
Share in the Joy of Diwali at Ganges Wudaokou, Nov 9
One of the joys of living in an international community is that we get to…
From the Archives: The True Meaning of “Chinese Valentine’s Day”
This Friday is Chinese Valentine’s Day, we are told. My first reaction to this was…
Oh Crepe!: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Recipe
In the Christian calendar, today is Shrove Tuesday. This is the last day before Lent,…
A Month-by-Month Guide to the Most Common Chinese Festival Foods
It’s hard to keep track of the traditional Chinese festival calendar, and it’s even harder…
Throwback Saturday: QiXi Activities – Celebrating Chinese Valentine’s Day with Your Kids
Qixi, or Chinese Valentine’s Day, falls on the seventh day of the seventh lunar…
Get Ready for the Shuangjing Block Party this Saturday
I admit, I’m a total Shuangjing homer. Since I moved there eight years ago, I’ve…
True Colors: The Kaleidoscope Inter-School Arts Festival
If you love to discover art and believe in its power as a…