The Beijinger Blog - Bradley Roberts

Getting Out - Beijing's Gay and Lesbian Venues

thebeijinger — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:00:00 +0800

Beijing’s gay and lesbian scene has been rapidly growing and with it, the selection of pink venues and organizations catering to Chinese and foreigners alike. The following is a selection of places and organizers that proudly fly the rainbow flag.

By Students, For Students - Space Club Opens in Haidian

thebeijinger — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:30:00 +0800

The bar that was once Plan B has been taken over and renovated by six college kids. In fact, Space Club is almost entirely student-staffed. These guys recognize that when your motto is “By students, for students,” selling beers and cocktails from RMB 10 is a good start.

That Bazaar Christmas Spirit

thebeijinger — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0800

It may be a month away, but the holiday spirit has already hit Beijing. The sixth annual Rotary Club of Beijing Christmas Bazaar takes place on November 21 and 28 at the Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast. Bradley Roberts spoke with Rotary committee chair Ruby Chang about the changes in this year’s event and other surprises in store.

Designed to a Tee

thebeijinger — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0800

Born in Germany to Indonesian parents of Chinese descent, Michel Sutyadi's background is as diverse as his talents. Along with partners Ed Hung and Ray Walintukan, the 33-year-old designer and entrepreneur is the co-founder of NLGX, a Nanluogu Xiang store selling locally designed clothing and accessories. We spoke with him recently about NLGX’s best designs, his affinity for Nanluogu Xiang and plans for the future.