2011 Mar 16 Beijing St Patrick’s Parade Canceled
After getting the necessary approvals and government go ahead Beijing’s St Patrick’s Day parade has been shut down by Chinese authorities, following the trend set last week when Shanghai’s celebration failed to get past the approval stage.
In past years, one of the many St Patrick’s Day festivities has been a parade and fair, originally taking place at Wangfujing but having moved in recent years to Chaoyang Park. The cancellation of this year’s fair comes a week after Shanghai made headlines when similar plans were disapproved.
Despite the unfortunate turn of events there is still plenty of St Paddy’s fun around the city. Irish themed quizzes start tonight and the celebration gets into full swing tomorrow. On Friday, catch the Celtic Concert at the Forbidden City Concert Hall with harpist Katie Targett-Adams, an Irish band, and Irish dancers. For more information on Irish events check out the Irish Embassy website.
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alex the droog
Re: Beijing St Patrick’s Parade Canceled
Can you imagine if Chun Jie parties were cancelled here in our countries? Outrage, I tell thee. Outrage!
Perhaps they're worried about any gatherings on WFJ these days because of flowers outside Macca Dees...
lynxlynx
Re: Beijing St Patrick’s Parade Canceled
Their acting certainly doesn`t help creating a harmonious society...
lauren_mccarthy
Re: Beijing St Patrick’s Parade Canceled
The parade was planned for Chaoyang Park like last year.
Apparently that's the new hot spot with those Lido expats and Chinese families around
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Aier2
Re: Beijing St Patrick’s Parade Canceled
Of course the mature Irish response is we're boycotting Chun-jie and Chinese restaurants in Dublin, even Irish-run ones.
Nah, just kidding - no one cares.
It's nice to not be giant spoiled babies.