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Great Wall Swingout

By DIANA ROWE | Friday February 17, 2012 10:23 AM

Dance enthusiasts get into the swing of things at one of the world’ Seven Wonders, the Great Wall of China, during the annual Great Wall Swingout. Each April during the Great Wall Swingout, swing dancers attend workshops and groove to swing bands during this three night dance event.

Dancing participants from all over the world travel to China to participate in the Great Wall Swingout. Past countries represented have included the United States, China, Russia, Sweden, Vietnam and South Korea.

Dancing on the Great Wall of China

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Beijing Kite Flying Festival

By LAURA NASS | Tuesday January 17, 2012 06:23 PM

One of the most attended and most unique Beijing events is the Beijing Kite Flying Festival. This event is recognized each year by wonderfully colored kites covering the sky above. Kite flying is over a 100 year tradition in China, and the Beijing Kite Flying Festival carries on this tradition.

If you are adventuring through Beijing in April and are interested in attending an unique and exciting Beijing entertainment experience, the Beijing Kite Flying Festival is the event for you. The colorful kites seen above may be shaped as various creatures like dragons, and don’t be surprised if you see kites doing acrobatic tricks and flips.

In addition to flying for fun at the Beijing Kite Flying Festival there will be dragon dances, music, international kite teams, kite displays, and more. The incredible festival will be held at Chaoyang Park, a gorgeous venue for any event. The Beijing Kite Flying Festival is an entirely free event, catering to each and every travel budget. The date for the Beijing Kite Flying Festival is still to be confirmed.

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The Bookworm International Literary Festival

By LAURA NASS
Tuesday January 03, 2012 02:03 PM

The Bookworm Literary Festival is held as an opportunity for the international community to discuss the latest and greatest of innovative literature and ideas. The festival will be holding its sixth annual celebration this year featuring book-talks, discussions, and more.

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Lantern Festival

By RILEY STEVENSON
Tuesday January 03, 2012 06:58 PM

Families across Asia celebrate the Lantern Festival by gathering at temples to light paper lanterns and parade through the city streets. Children attempt to solve riddles written on the lanterns, while onlookers gaze at the orange balls of light drifting into the night sky.

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Christmas in Beijing

By LAURA NASS
Monday November 14, 2011 02:51 PM

Even though Christmas in Beijing is not a nationally recognized holiday, there are still many festivities throughout the city held to accommodate a unique Christmas experience. Ranging from Christmas dinners to Christmas choir performances, Beijing offers exciting celebration events.

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Beijing Film Academy’s Student Film Festival

By LAURA NASS
Tuesday October 25, 2011 03:04 PM

Beijing Film Academy features discussion on how new international film can be featured and shared with the students and faculty. To provide this experience, the Student Film Festival will be held as an incredible international student film demonstration.

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Beijing Festival at Fragrant Hill

By LAURA NASS
Wednesday October 19, 2011 12:38 PM

The Beijing Festival at Fragrant Hill is known as the Red Leaf Festival, and is held every year as a marvelous celebration of autumn’s wonders. Join the masses and consider gathering around Fragrant Hill to admire the gorgeous red leaves and fall colors

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Packing Tips for Beijing

By ZACH LEFFERS
Wednesday October 19, 2011 12:41 PM

Anytime you travel abroad, one of the most stressful pre-trip activities is packing. There's the weight restrictions and questioning the space available in your bags makes every choice of clothing article or item to be packed an existential dilemma. Abide by these Beijing packing tips that will make your trip as smooth as possible.

 

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The Beijing Music Festival

By LAURA NASS
Wednesday October 19, 2011 12:43 PM

Consider attending the Beijing Music Festival during your next trip to China. The unique experience is one of a kind and is not to be missed by any music lover or appreciate. The festival brings together established performing artists, pedagogues, as well as serious music students from around the world.

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The Double Ninth Festival

By CATHY DAVIS
Wednesday October 19, 2011 12:45 PM

The Double Ninth Festival, also called Chongyang Festival in China, is a festival held on the ninth day of the ninth month on the Chinese lunar calendar. It is known as Chong Yang Jie in Chinese because "Chong" means double and "Yang" suggests nine according to the ancient book "YiJing," the Book of Changes.

 

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