TBB Beijing Events Guide

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1.INDONESIA FAIR 2024

Date: 2024.08.17, Saturday, 11:00-18:30
Location: EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA BEIJING
Price: Free (please make a reservation in advance)

Indonesia Culture and Food Festival features numerous Indonesian restaurants with stalls serving street snacks like satay skewers and Indonesian layered cakes. Beyond the delectable cuisine, the market showcases stalls selling Indonesian specialty snacks. Moreover，You can explore local creative products and accessories while enjoying live performances of Indonesian dance and music traditions—an genuinely authentic immersion into Indonesian culture!

Contemporary Film Tour

Date: 2024.08.14/22/28/30

Location: Instituto Cervantes(The Spanish Culture Center), Chaoyang District

Price: Free (please make a reservation in advance)

The 9th Mexican Contemporary Film Tour will be held by Instituto Cervantes and the Representative Office of the National Autonomous University of Mexico in China. With a focus on director Ernesto Contreras, audiences will gain an insight into the director's career through a selection of five feature films. Don't miss it!
Date: 2024.08.12-08.18
Location: Beijing Xicheng District Cultural Center
Price: Free

Nepal, nestled in the southern foothills of the Himalayas, presents a diverse terrain and landscapes ranging from tropical plains and rainy jungles to verdant hills and towering snow-capped mountains. . . It boasts a rich tapestry of ancient culture and spectacular natural scenery, complemented by its distinctive cuisine and vibrant festivals. Renowned as the "Alpine Kingdom", Nepal claims 8 of the world's 10 highest peaks, earning it titles such as "Hikers' Paradise", "Outdoor Sports Paradise", " Kingdom of the Gods". With its unparalleled concentration of cultural heritage sites worldwide, Nepal rightfully earns its place among the BBC's "50 Places to Visit in a Lifetime."

CRAFT BEER FESTNAL

Date: 2024.08.23-08.25
Location: Wanren Square, Chaoyang Park
Price: 89-158

With over 500 well-known domestic and international craft beers as well as a variety of delectable flavorful snacks , just indulge yourself fully on three days this summer!  The event also features continuous movie screenings, water gun battles, entertaining beer parties, boxing tournaments, among other exciting activities.

5.RICHARD DAS WAGNER: RHEINGOLD

Date: 2024.08.28--09.03
Location: The Opera House, the National Centre for the Performing Arts
Price: 100-1080

On the banks of the Rhine River, the three three water nymphs, tasked with guarding the Rhine Gold were frolicking in the water when Alberich, a Nibelung dwarf, stumbled upon the scene and stole the gold from the riverbed. He intended to use this gold to forge a ring that would grant him dominion over the world. Meanwhile, atop a mountain peak, Wotan, the leader of the gods, had promised to exchange the youth goddess Freya for a castle built by the giants Fasolt and Fafner. However, when the castle was completed, Wotan hesitated to give up Freya. Together with Loge, the god of fire, he persuaded the giants to accept the treasure in place of Freia's ransom.

6.Stars of Bollywood Dance Company

Date: 2024.10.06, Sunday, 19:30
Location: Beijing Exhibition Theater
Price: 108-880

The Indian Bollywood Film and Dance Troupe emerged with the establishment of Bollywood and evolved alongside its growth. Over the past fifty years, the troupe has seen generations of directors and performers, yet pursuing artistic excellence , innovation, and impeccable performance to remain its unwavering principles. The troupe has contributed to hundreds of notable films, over thirty  of which have won numerous awards. As time leaks away, some films fade from people's memories, but songs and dances crafted by the troupe have become ingrained in the public consciousness, frequently featured on television and major stages.

Century of Charm · Naturally Colorful

Date: 2024.08.03--10.20
Location: The Box, Chaowai
Price: 9.9-99

The National Geographic classic photography exhibition Century of Charm · Naturally Colorful serves as a visual feast for photography aficionados. The exhibition offers in-depth narratives, various interactive elements, and themed activities intended to enlighten, embolden, and help the audience tap into their inner fortitude from diverse viewpoints.

Vanessa Moreno & Salomã: Yatra-Tá

Date: 2024.08.22-08.23
Location: Blue Note Beijing
Price: 320

This Brazilian artist, beyond being a traditional singer, is an innovator boldly pushing boundaries and continuously exploring music's vast possibilities. On stage, she takes pop music's rhythms and melodies to uncharted territories through her improvisational prowess. Integrating body percussion with distinct vocal stylings, Vanessa masterfully employs every part of her body to generate rhythms, presenting spectators with an unparalleled sensory experience.

9.The Evening Wind Market

Date: 2024.08.01-09.30 17:30-23:00
Location: Dongyi International Media Park
Price: Free

10.Sanlitun Summer Night Market

Date: 2024.08.02--09.02
Location: Sanlitun SOHO North Square

Price: Free

Be prepared for a vast array of cultural and creative products! From pop brands to niche creations, from garage kit to Chinoiserie jewelry, each piece is a unique work of art! With numerous creative designs and interactive activities, immerse yourself in the joys of creativity. And don't miss the mouth-watering dishes! The market is not just for shopping but a place to exchange trendy cultural ideas, having emerged as a new internet-famous hotspot. Bring your friends along and indulge in this visual and culinary feast!

Source:  Talent Beyond Borders