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The Iberia Centre for Contemporary Art transcends borders
The 798 Arts Centre in Dashanzi, in north-east Beijing, recently added a newcomer to its list: the Iberia Centre for Contemporary Art. It opened in mid-April at the close of the "Year of Spain" in China, this space has serious potential.
Yin Dawei, an accomplished director
Yin Dawei is a famous Chinese actor and director married to a Frenchwoman.
Xia Xiaowan, a painter in volume
After an exhibition in 2007 in Germany alongside big names of the contemporary art world such as Jeff Wall and Cindy Sherman and an impressive personal exhibition at the Today Art Museum in Beijing which ended mid-May, Xia Xiaowan takes a look back on the major guidelines that have channeled his work.
Today Art Museum: Contemporary art between the past and the future
Located in the business district, south-east of Beijing, the Today Art Museum offers an interesting window on Chinese and international creations. Its simple goal is to become the best contemporary art museum in the world.
Dashanzi displays contemporary art in a Bauhaus style
In north-east Beijing, Dashanzi is certainly China's most famous art district. Artists and galleries show contemporary art from here, and elsewhere, in this former electronic equipment factory.
Guo Xueli sings Beijing Opera and beats her drum
Guo Xueli and her husband are both passionate about Beijing Opera. The couple is trying to revive this traditional art on their own.
The Huasheng market wrestlers fight for their traditional culture
The Huasheng market, one of old Beijing's cultural centers, hosts a permanent a troupe of wrestlers that provides a quality show. You will be dazzled by a genuine moment of old-style entertainment showcasing exciting demonstrations of force, mast-throws and a very participatory audience.
Yuyuantan Park celebrates the Sakura Festival
Each year, the Chinese come to parks throughout the month of April to admire the cherry blossoms. Yuyuantan Park, on Beijing's west side, remains the best place to discover the Sakura Festival.
Zhu Xiu Cheng, a master of taiji aesthete
Zhu Xiu Cheng has taught taiji for the past two decades. The 54 year old Chinese man currently lives in Beijing and is also a fine calligrapher.
The Lantern Festival puts an end to the Chinese New Year
The Lantern Festival fell this year on the 21st February. This thousand year old tradition marks the end of the Chinese New Year vacation. In Beijing, the Flowers of the World Garden is still the best place to enjoy the event.
The Miao Hui, Chinese New Year’s temple fairs
During the Chinese New Year, tradition dictates that we got to the Miao Hui, highly colorful and popular fairs that take place at the major parks and temples of Beijing.
The Spring Festivalm a family holiday
This year's Spring Festival falls on February 7th. This is an opportunity for families to reunite and to initiate the new generations to this important and age-old Chinese celebration.
Beijing puppet shows
Every weekend, the Puppet Theatre of China offers rod puppets performances in northern Beijing.
Beijing’s First Independent Film Week Opens
Beijing’s first Independent Film Week ended the 23rd of December. Amateur filmmakers from around the world showcased 47 films during 6 days. A real opportunity to discover some cinematographic gems.
Songzhuang, the privileged residence place for artists
Located in the Beijing suburbs in the far east of town, Songzhuang is a place where artists, Chinese and foreign alike, can live and work.
UCCA, a new centre of contemporary art with a unique touch
Having opened on November 5th in what used to be a disused factory of Dashanzi, in the North of Beijing, the Ullens Center of Contemporary Art holds a review of Chinese contemporary art as its first exhibition.
The China National Grand Theatre, a very controversial building
With a planned opening in 2005, the construction of the exterior of the China National Grand Theatre was finally finished two years behind schedule. The imposing building lies in the very heart of Beijing.
Longtan Park glowing for the Mid-Autumn Festival
For the mid-Autumn Festival, Beijing's Longtan Park was decorated with thousands of beautifully shaped and various sized lanterns right through until October 7th.
Nanluoguxiang Shows Flair during Performance Festival
The first annual Nanluoguxiang Performance Festival was held September 15-16 in Beijing. The distinctive blend of punk-alternative and holistic subcultures offered a one-of-a-kind experience.
Concerts :
04 september
George Benson & Al Jarreau :
Two of the world's greatest jazz superstar are uniting together in concert for the first time in China in support of their acclaimed album "Givin'It Up".
This month, Runweb propose to you to see :
(46)Concerts (25)Nightlife (7)Exhibitions
(4)Dancing (2)Shows (2)Theatre Place (1)Miscellaneous
