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The Beijinger Hot & Spicy Festival

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RMB 25, RMB 20 (advance)

Following the success of our annual Hot Chili Pepper Eating Contest and the crowds that came to see competitors sweat it out in the name of ring-of-fire fun, this year we've decided to go one step further and offer the same experience to the Beijing masses with the inaugural Hot & Spicy Festival!


Come Apr 14-15, crowds will gather in Galaxy Soho as the summer slowly encroaches, with more than 40 vendors representing cuisines from approximately 20 countries onsite to sling their spiciest wares in the name of chili love. We've already snagged some of the biggest names in the Beijing F&B biz for the event and all are currently readying their hottest wares to put you through your paces.


The festival will also be host to this year's the Beijinger Hot Chili Pepper Eating Contest, the eighth incarnation of our long and illustrious heat-fueled event that has seen grown men and women sweat, cry, and heave all in the name of bragging rights and a few modest prizes to help ease the burn. There'll also be bands, DJs, and live entertainment throughout the weekend, which you can watch through teary eyes.


You can now ensure you and your friends a spot at what promises to be the hottest event of the spring by buying RMB 20 presale tickets (simply scan the QR code below). By doing so, not only will you save money compared to buying on the day but you will get priority entry and be gifted a spice-themed bandana souvenir upon arrival. Wrap it around your head, fly it as a surrender flag, tie it to your dog, or use it to mop up the endless beads of sweat – do with it what you will!


We can't wait to see you all at this year's event – just remember to bring your preferred means of burn reduction (don't worry, we'll have some of that on-site too).


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