A Few Cultural Activities Happening Over the CNY Holiday
Happy Chinese New Year!
Seeing as Spring Festival is the biggest traditional Chinese festival of the year, it’s a prime time to get cultured on the holiday – and China in general, for that matter.
If you’re keen on doing just that over the coming week, here are some ideas, from walks and talks to more untraditional activities, to keep the culturally curious satiated.
Beijing Postcard CNY Activities
Price：Depends on activity
Address：Various parts of the city
Along with a few historical walks,
Beijing Postcards will also be hosting a special Spring Festival
scavenger hunt in the hutongs, as well as a brand new nighttime walk
through the Temple of Heaven, which the emperor would visit every winter
solstice to offer a sacrifice to the gods.
To find out more about pricing and times for Beijing Postcard’s walks and activities, check out this WeChat post.
Cultural Keys Spring Festival Presentation Series
Price：RMB 50 each session
Address：Via zoom
Cultural Keys has been hosting cultural
talks on the Spring Festival throughout the month of January, with two
more talks scheduled: a talk on the days of Spring Festival on Jan 19
(tomorrow), and another on Chinese festivals to look forward to in 2023
on Jan 26.
Talks are happening every Thursday from 7-9pm via
Zoom. Registration is RMB 50 per person. You can scan the QR code in the
poster to sign up.
Hutong Walking Tour and Calligraphy Class
Price：RMB 299 per family with childrenAddress：Will start at Dongsi Subway Station
Perfect for families staying in Beijing
over the holiday, Beijing Experience will be hosting a special CNY
activity series this Sunday. Following a one hour hutong walking tour,
the calligraphy class will focus on Chinese New Year greetings as well
as how to write the most common holiday-themed Chinese characters.
The
CNY Special Hutong Walking Tour and Calligraphy Class take place on Jan
22 from 2-5pm, and will start outside Dongsi Subway Station, Exit C.
Cost is RMB 299 per family with children. Scan the QR code in the poster
to register.
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