Three Things for the Week Ahead in Beijing (Mar 2-8)
We've got a Lantern Festival Art Show at 798, an International Women's Day-themed talk by Beijing Postcards and Iftar offerings this week in Beijing.
Explore – 798 Lantern Festival Art Show
This Tuesday (Mar 3) is the Lantern Festival and to celebrate, the 798 Art District will be putting on a special Lantern Festival Art Show. Taking place from noon until 8pm, it sees a lineup of free activities, with some highlights being an equestrian archery show, a fashion show, a bow-drawing ceremony, dance performances, a God of Fortune Parade and more. There will also be numerous interactive art installations including a 200-sqm lantern display that's perfect for snapping some selfies.
The 798 Lantern Festival Art Show will be taking place on Tue, Mar 3 from noon until 8pm, throughout the 798 Art District. Most activities are free with advance booking via 798 WeChat mini-program which you can access by scanning the QR code below. You can read more details about the specific events here.
798 Art District
Inside 798 Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798艺术区内
Learn – "Three Weddings and A Divorce" Talk by Beijing Postcards
Ahead of International Women's Day on Mar 8, Beijing Postcards will be hosting a talk on Sat, Mar 7, from 10am to 11.30am. Titled "Three Weddings and A Divorce," it explores the changing lives of Beijing women in the 20th century. The session looks at key milestones like women's access to education, the end of foot binding and how communism reshaped expectations of the "ideal" woman. Through the stories of three generations: a grandmother with "liberation feet," a retired office worker and a modern career woman, the talk traces a century of social change for women in the capital.
"Three Weddings and A Divorce" will be taking place at Beijing Postcards on Sat, Mar 7 from 10am to 11.30am. Tickets are RMB 150 and can be purchased by scanning the QR code below.
Beijing Postcards
No. 97 Yangmeizhu Byway, Dongcheng District
东城区杨梅竹斜街97号
Celebrate – Iftar Offerings Across Beijing
We're currently in the midst of Ramadan and if you're looking for somewhere to enjoy an Iftar dinner, there are plenty of places across Beijing offering a variety of options. From extravagant buffets to special set meals or even takeaway boxes delivered to your home, there are numerous choices to celebrate with family and friends. Whether you're a practicing Muslim or just want the opportunity to experience this beautiful tradition, we've compiled a list of some of the Iftar offerings in Beijing here.
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Images: Unsplash, courtesy of the organizers
