Youth program explores hutong cultural diversity

Last weekend, the Beijing Cultural Heritage Protection Center (CHP), an NGO dedicated to preserving buildings in old blocks and various kinds of cultural heritage, ushered 20 young people down less-traveled yet well-preserved alleys of Nanluogu Xiang…

Christmas party for pets and their owners

The International Center for Veterinary Services hosted a Christmas party for pets and their owners on December 11.

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Casa Flamenco, a flamenco dance, guitar and Spanish language studio located in CBD, is providing flamenco dance courses, taught in Spanish and English, for all levels of dancers.

Year-end meet-up for chocolate aficionados

Chocolate has traditionally been a cold-weather confectionary, so what better time than now for a cocoa-themed gathering?

Santas spread Chiristmas spirit in town

On Saturday, more than 100 locals and foreigners dressed up as Santa Claus and hit the town to spread the holiday spirit in an annual event organized by Beijing SantaCon, a non-profit, non-political and non-religious convention.

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CrossFit is now a world popular workout methodology combining exercises like weightlifting, sprinting and gymnastics. Recently it was introduced in town, and the only venue to do this exercise with a group of people is at the British School of Beijing. All of the movements are scalable based on individual capacity levels.

Foreign volunteers observe International Volunteer Day

Thirty foreign volunteers working in communities in China observed the 24th International Volunteer Day on December 5 with a festival, the first of its kind in Beijing.

Christmas brunch brings warmth to the elderly poor

Part of the Christmas spirit is about sharing with people outside your personal circle of family and friends.

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What’s the meaning of marriage? This seminar, led by Stephannie Tebow, a professional marriage counselor, will discuss topics like how to develop communication strategies in marriage and how to end unnecessary arguments.

Learn professional baking from Cordon Bleu-trained chef

As Western-style baking gains popularity in China, pastry cookbooks are emerging to meet the demands of the country’s growing number of aspiring bakers.