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Get ready for an unforgettable celebration at the 2024 Beijing International Canal Arts Fest! This exciting event marks the tenth anniversary of China's Grand Canal being awarded UNESCO World Heritage status, and it's all about honoring the cultural, artistic, and historic magic of canals around the world. 

From Oct 2 to Oct 4, Funstown will transform into a global hotspot for creativity, where artists from every corner of the globe will showcase their talent. Expect a whirlwind of art, culture, amazing performances and plenty of food as we dive into the rich history of the Grand Canal – an ancient link that has connected regions, cultures, and people for centuries. Plus, we have some great news for you: The fest is completely FREE! You just need to scan the QR code below to register!

https://www.thebeijinger.com/blog/2024/09/18/dive-2024-beijing-canal-arts-fest-during-golden-week

Spicy food lovers of Beijing, get ready to ignite your senses and spice up your life as tickets go on sale for the 2024 Hot & Spicy Fest! The fest, brought to you by hot sauce brand TABASCO ®, will be taking place Jun 29-30 at C7 Light Theater Outdoor Square, in Universal Creative Park (UCP) located just north of 798 Arts District.

Tickets

Standard Early Bird Ticket: RMB 25
Includes:

• Hot & Spicy Fest wristband 


• Themed bandana

VIP Ticket: RMB 130
Includes:

• Hot & Spicy Fest wristband 


• Themed bandana


• Chew La La fridge magnet


• Hot & Spicy Fest bucket hat


• Hot & Spicy Fest novelty glasses


• Hot & Spicy Fest fluorescent bag


• Bottle of TABASCO ® hot sauce (60ml)
  
  
  
  • TABASCO ® special edition phone holder
  
  
  
  

Venue

C7 Light Theater Outdoor Square is conveniently located in Universal Creative Park (UCP), just a stone’s throw north of 798 Arts District. UCP, formerly known as Beijing Panasonic Color Picture Tube Co., Ltd. is mostly made up of large industrial buildings that are relics from the '80s. 

The park is an innovation hub for the integration of science and technology and culture, focusing on the introduction of five types of business formats: a cultural and art exhibition center, a cultural industry marketing settlement center, a film director creation center, an information media center and an international corporate culture expo center.

C7 Light Theater Outdoor Square C7光合聚场室外广场
UCP (Universal Creative Park) 9 Jiuxianqiao Beilu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区酒仙桥北路9号UCP恒通国际创新园 

We’re excited to announce that the China-Central and Eastern European Food & Music Fest is coming to Beijing next weekend, Oct 20-22! This will be the third edition of the fest, which focuses on promoting cultural and artistic exchanges between China and Central and Eastern European countries.

This year’s fest will be taking place in Chaoyang Park 08 Square and we have an amazing lineup of entertainment, art, culture and, of course, some delicious food from a range of Central and Eastern European countries. It promises to be a weekend full of fun, and the best news is it’s completely free! Yes, you don’t need to buy a ticket for the fest, however, you do need to register beforehand, which you can do by scanning the QR code below.

We are super proud of the diverse array of entertainment we’ve prepared for the fest, with a variety of acts coming from nine Central and Eastern European countries, namely Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary, Slovakia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, plus some Chinese entertainment too. So let’s take a look at just what we have in store!

More here: https://www.thebeijinger.com/blog/2023/10/13/china-central-and-eastern-european-food-music-fest-coming-oct-20-22