The number of countries that have banned the import zongzi, the stuffed glutinous rice snack wrapped in reed and traditionally eaten for Dragon Boat Festival. Countries that have banned the food include Germany, France, the United States and Taiwan, in a move to prevent quarantine risks.
The Beijinger 2014 Reader Bar and Club Awards: Winners List For the second year in a row, Great Leap Brewing dominated the Beijinger's Eleventh Annual Reader Bar and Club Awards, winning in eight categories and receiving Oustanding awards in two more. Read the full list of winners here.
Lanterns Removed From Gui Jie By Authorities Here's some grim proof that even the most mundane elements of everyday life are subject to the swift hand of awkwardly imposed safety regulations: local law enforcers have forcibly removed all lanterns lining Gui Jie.
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Inbetween trips to the nearest ice cream chest, there's a whole bunch of events to keep you busy this week. Moka Bro's get us going with their one-off Nordic Pop Up event, riding the smørrebrød throughout the day and into the early evening.
On Friday Bok Bok, one half of famed London-based Night Slugs label, brings some serious bass to Dada, while Swiss psytrance DJ Braincell graces Yugong Yishan with a mess of wifebeaters and neon geometrics. 2 Kolegas celebrate their ninth anniversary with two full days of local music and certain shenanigans. For something a little less in-your-face head to Zajia for collected sounds of Xinjiang in the form of Trans-Aeolian Transmission.
Saturday sees two culinary events: Ditan Park lays the setting for a Yunnanese long table feast with food, drinks and music provided by Hani Gejiu whereas the Fatface Cookathon asks wannabe chefs to cook-til-they-drop in the name of charity.
Bring on the evening with electro pop trio We Are Not Invited in School or relax with Li Daiguo as he manipulates instruments from across the globe with a classical touch.
Then, what better way to spend the day of rest than in The Hutong's courtyard for their Summer Fayre with food and drink provided by some of Beijing's best local producers. Alternatively, if you believe rest is for the wicked, make your way to Dangdai MOMA with an afternoon of Chinese handicrafts courtesy of C! Talk.
And that's all folks! Make sure to keep up-to-date with goings on by checking out our events page and through our weekly WeChat newsletter by subscribing to "theBeijinger". Also, keep on sending us those summer pics via Instagram #thebeijinger.
Thursday, May 22
Nordic Pop Up
Travel to Denmark without leaving Beijing at Moka Bros' pop up Danish food event. Danish Gastronome Ole Troelsø will be in the kitchen cooking up traditional smørrebrød, paired with beers from renowned craft brewery Mikkeller. Free. 10.30am. Moka Bro's. Read more
One of the two founders of Night Slugs – considered by many to be one of the most distinctive labels alive in the UK. A mutable hybrid of grime, house, electro, R&B, techno, hip-hop, and dubstep. To say it is bass heavy would probably be a slight understatement. Adult diapers will be provided upon admission. RMB 80. 10pm. Dada. Read more
2 Kolegas Ninth Year Anniversary Party (23rd and 24th)
Youth is fleeting, life is short and one of Beijing’s greatest music venues turns nine. The two-day bonanza promises an unforgettable party fueled by rockabilly and rock & roll, dancing feet, mojitos, beer, chuan’r, clay oven pizza and drunken shenanigans until the early morn. RMB 80 (after 9pm). 2 Kolegas. Read more
Braincell Spiral Energy EP Tour
Swiss psytrance artist Ralph Knobloch, aka Braincell, descends on Beijing with the help of supporting DJs Atoned Splendor, DaN, Anana and Rigelmade. Electric sheep will handle visuals to keep the dance floor spinning so you don’t have to. RMB 90, RMB 60 (advance). 10pm. Yugong Yishan. Read more
Trans-Aeolian Transmission
An archaic musical performance by François R. Cambuzat. He will present recordings collected from Kashgar, Xinjiang, and integrate these sounds into his performance resulting in a kind of post-industrial neoshamanic musical experience. Free. 9.30pm. Zajia Lab. Read more
Take part in a traditional Hani festival dinner in the fabulously atmospheric setting of Ditan Park’s Fangze Tan altar. Delicious Yunnan food and drink by Hani Gejiu restaurant, accompanied by traditional musicians flown in from Yunnan. RMB 280. 6pm. Ditan Park. Read more
We Are Not Invited
Beijing’s favorite electro pop trio get physical at School Bar, projecting their smooth neon jams with a twist of French elegance. Price TBC. 9.30pm. School Bar. Read more
The Fatface Cookathon
Wannabe chefs show off their wares while food enthusiasts enjoy an all-day meal and tunes courtesy of DJ BB Deng. No knowledge of cooking necessary to participate. All proceeds from the event will go towards BEAM, a non-profit that works with teachers of rural Chinese migrant schools. RMB 400 (RSVP), RMB 288 (advance). Noon-9.30pm (dinner starts at 7.15pm). Grace Beijing Hotel. Read more
Li Daiguo
Artist Li Daiguo will present his unique manifestations of Western classical music on cello, Chinese classical music on pipa, and the ceremonial music of the Shona people of Zimbabwe on the mbira dzavazimu (thumb piano). RMB 80, RMB 50 (students). 9.30pm. Zajia Lab. Read more
Drop by the Hutong’s sunny courtyard and terrace this Sunday to taste gourmet snacks and tipples from the best of Beijing’s local producers, including Jing A, Cu Ju, Andy’s Craft Sausages and Mao Mao Chong. Free. 11am-5pm. The Hutong. Read more
C! Talk: Made in China Workshop
Take a piece of China home with you after learning kite-making, embroidered shoe-making and paper cutting from the masters. RSVP required. Register at ctalk-beijing.com. Free. 3-5pm. World Culture Open (Dangdai MOMA). Read more
Channeling the spirit of Django Reinhardt, Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington, Hot Club of Beijing brings their raucous brand of swing and gypsy jazz to get your hips swaying and your feet aching. To help get you in the mood, special "Prohibition era" cocktails are on the menu for RMB 45. Free. 9.30pm. The Bar at Migas. Read more
The Great Wall Music Festival has a huge line-up this year, making it all the more worth making it out to the middle of nowhere to dance your socks off. DJs Armin van Buuren, Paul Kalkbrenner, Afrojack, Apster, D-Wayne and Don Diablo, plus numerous local talents, want nothing more than to keep you moving through the night ... or until 10pm. Read more
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