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What is the Chinese New Year actually about? Is there some kind of meaning hiding behind the TV Extravaganza, Baijiu drinking and endless Jiaozi making? We have created a hutong Scavenger Hunt to try to find out. A quest looking for the soul of the Chinese New Year.

Today the spring festival almost comes across as a marketing stunt, but encapsulated in childhood memories of our neighbors, small glimpses still exist of a time when things were different. Miss Hua for instance remember how in the 1970s she would only get a set of new clothes this one time a year, to our neighbor Zhang Sunan the celebrations meant you could buy fireworks for a short time in select government stores, to him the new years were all about these small exploding wonders. Beijing Postcards' own Pan Hongchun remembered Chinese New Year because that meat would be put on the table. Most recollections are about scarcity, things that you could only get this one time a year, so maybe it is not so weird that the meaning of the Spring Festival has faded a bit, in a land of plenty.

With an audience of more than a billion people, Chunjie Wanhui is the most watched television show on earth, but the very first installment was not screened in television but in cinemas all over china in 1956. Seated on wooden benches often under open sky, the people of china would have a feeling of sitting at the high table with the most recognized people in China,  At one of the tables at the silver screen sat a tiny bespectacled man called Lao She, this tiny author is often referred to as the voice of old Beijing and a good part of the Scavenger Hunt is based on his essay Beijing New Year.

Chunjie Wanhui is today the extravagant backdrop to many a family dinner. Some people might not be able to return home and maybe some are almost relieved that they don’t have to face the music. Because the Spring Festival is about family, and families demand children, marriages, and good stable jobs. This inspired the Shanghai Rainbow Chamber Singers to make a Spring Festival Survival Kit. In our Scavenger Hunt you might not be fighting for your life, but you will have to be quick when you find your way through the hutong maze of Beijing looking for the soul of Chinese New Year.

Our fitness sessions are tailored to address:

Building Core Strength: Vital for improving balance, supporting your baby bump, and reducing back pain, while also focusing on the prevention and improvement of diastasis recti. Our exercises are designed to safely strengthen the core, helping to heal separation and regain pelvic floor strength after birth.

Endurance Enhancement: Boost your energy and stamina to thrive during pregnancy and handle the demands of motherhood with grace.

Posture Improvement: Counteract the postural changes of pregnancy, alleviate discomfort, and enhance alignment and postpartum posture when holding and caring for your baby.

Injury Risk Reduction: Our targeted exercises strengthen and stabilize your body, helping to prevent common pregnancy-related and postpartum injuries.

Each plan also includes:

• InBody Composition Test


• TCM group class by Deborah Ma


• Nutrition group class by Jackie Gao


• Lifestyle group class by Melissa Rodriguez


• Aquatic therapy group session

3 Different plans to choose: from 398RMB.

More information scan the QR code in the flyer or click in the link: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/tevLqnhbwzqzgwKuP4KTSA

Less discomfort and pain during labor

Relieve lower back pain

Improve posture

Quicker postpartum recovery time

Core strengh

Each plan also includes:

Traditional Chinese Medicine group class by Deborah Ma.

Nutrition Group class by Jackie Gao.

Lifestyle group class by Melissa Rodríguez.

Scan the QR in the flyer for a trial session or if you have any questions.

Click to read the full article: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/rvl8dG1ds35h0QjVxq0Q-Q

The class will be taught by Cindy Yan and Grace Yu, two midwives with a combined 50+ years of international experience. The class will be offered for free and includes light snacks and fruit.

The purpose of this class is to educate parents on researched information, empowering them to make informed choices during their labor, and instilling confidence with the birth experience. We highly recommend the prenatal classes for all first time parents, whether you plan on giving birth at BJU or elsewhere. We at BJU would like to make this special time in your lives even more special!

The class will help parents-to-be work on:

- Developing a delivery plan

- Understand the labor process

- Familiarize themselves with the hospital and tips on the initial days and months after the birth.

Dates:

• January 25 and 26


• February 22 and 23


• March 29 and 30

How to save your spot? call to our Call Center (24 hours): 4008-919191 (English & Chinese).

More information about our two expert midwives: Cindy Yan and Grace Yu.

More details, click here: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/JrkFoeOb-MJAkwdkYbUsEg

The British School of Beijing (BSB), Shunyi invites prospective parents to come and hear a special talk by Head of Primary Ms. Abigail - learn what makes up a holistic education and why it’s important for your child.

We’ll also bring you on a school tour to see our amazing classrooms and learning spaces specially designed for each age group. Find out how our students benefits from our school's collaborations with some of the very best organisations including MIT, The Juilliard School and UNICEF.

Scan the QR code in the poster or click here to sign up as space is limited.

• Location: The British School of Beijing (BSB) Shunyi


• Address: South Side, No. 9 An Hua Street, Shunyi District, Beijing


• Tel: 8047 3558


• Email: admissions@bsbshunyi.com


• Note: Open to prospective parents, we only accept students who are foreign passport holders.

Are you preparing to take pets overseas? It is NEVER too early to begin preparations.

ICVS will share advice on preparing pets for departing China, meeting requirements for your destination country and your options for air travel. Large dogs, special needs pets and senior pets can all travel safely on long journeys with advance planning and preparation.

Register for our popular FREE Online "Departing from China with Pets" information session on:

Date: January 12, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (English session)

Location: Online (register in advance)

Please register by January 11, 7PM!

Email ICVS to register: reception@ICVSASIA.com

- UPDATED USA CDC dog import requirements in effect August 1, 2024, will be shared.
- New Australia pet import regulations in effect on March 1, 2023 will be shared.
- NEW regulations for pets transiting in EU countries which went into effect on January 1, 2022, will be shared.
- Microchipping facts for pet owners.

Because pets are for life!

International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS):
北京新天地国际动物医院
Email: reception@ICVSASIA.com
Tel: (010) 8456-1939, 8456-1940
www.ICVSASIA.com
Dialog WeChat: ICVSASIA
Official WeChat: ICVSCHINA

International Center for Veterinary Services
No. 13-16 Rong Ke Gan Lan Cheng Shang Jie
Fu Tong Xi Da Jie, Wang Jing
Chaoyang District, Beijing

北京新天地国际动物医院
北京市朝阳区望京阜通西大街
融科橄榄城商街13-16号

Discover Kambô: The Amazon's Last Healing Secret

Date: Sunday, January 5th

Time: 11:00AM to 6:00PM

Location: 金尚源SHANG

Wechat: Luisc112233

"Near Bottega""

Come and explore the transformative power of Kambô, a sacred Amazonian ritual and one of nature's most profound healing secrets.

What Awaits You:

Talks on Kambô: Uncover its history, uses, and spiritual significance.

Witness a Ritual: Experience the magic of a live Kambô ceremony.

Step into the Role of a Kambero: Discover if you're ready to embark on this healing journey as a practitioner or participant.

Kambô can help you:

Detoxify your body and mind

Boost your immune system and vitality

Overcome blocks to your physical and spiritual well-being

Connect with ancient wisdom and natural healing

Are you ready to embrace the wisdom of the Amazon and the path of the Kambero?

Don't miss this opportunity to experience Kambô in a supportive and authentic setting.

Let the Amazon guide your journey to healing and transformation. See you on January 5th!

Join us in celebrating the 116th anniversary of the birth of Maria Prymachenko, one of Ukraine's most renowned artists whose work brought global recognition to Ukrainian art and culture.

This special event, hosted by the Ukrainian community in Beijing with the support of the Embassy of Ukraine, offers a unique opportunity to explore the life and legacy of this extraordinary artist.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with a bang at FunYoung! Join us for an exciting night of fun, entertainment, and unforgettable memories as we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome in 2025.

Join us at Taozi Tree Yoga on the first sunrise of 2025 for a transformative experience of completing 108 Sun Salutations. This sacred practice is not just a physical endeavor; it's a spiritual voyage that refreshes the soul, encourages introspection, and fosters a harmonious connection within our community.