Celebrate All Things Scottish at the Highland Games, Aug 28

After being postponed this May, the Highland Games, presented by BritCham, the Scottish Government and Beijing Scottish Society, are back at the end of this month.

The Highland Games are a mix of sporting, cultural and social events – with the big highlight being the sports. The Games kick off around May each year and culminating in July or August, depending on where they're being held.

First hosted in Beijing by BritCham in 2019, the games are an increasingly popular event, with over 1500 people coming to the 2021 edition last year.

This year the layout of the games will be much the same as it was over the past three years. Along with the main athletic events – tests of strength like log and tire throwing, shotput and tug-of-war – there will also be Scottish dancing, a bagpipe performance, kids’ activities, and even a whiskey tasting and chance to try Scottish and British delicacies cooked up by some of Beijing’s best restaurants.

The organizers are also seeking vendors to take part in the event. If you’re interested in selling your products, food or drinks for the day, send an email to miranda.matty@britishchamber.cn with a short introduction on what you’d be selling at your booth.

The Highland Games 2022 will take place Sunday, Aug 28 from 11am-6pm at Shenglu Garden in Chaoyang District. Tickets are RMB 200 for individual adult, RMB 100 for individual child, RMB 450 for family of three, and RMB 550 for family of four. Children ages three and under can enter for free. Scan the QR code in the poster for more info and to purchase tickets.

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Images courtesy of BritCham