While Cultural Keys can be considered your go-to for a variety of traditional Chinese culture activities, there are of course plenty of other fun and interesting cultural events happening around the capital every month!
Here’s our round-up of activities connected with traditional Chinese culture for August in Beijing!
Please note: Cultural Keys is in no way affiliated with any of the events or organisations listed in this article, unless explicitly stated. We offer no guarantee about the quality of any 3rd party events, and strongly suggest interested participants contact the relevant organizers to clarify event details before attending.
Exhibition: Meet Dunhuang《遇见敦煌》
Date: July 23rd-October 18th, 2021
Location: Huaxi Live Wu Ke Song Central Square 华熙live 五棵松中央广场
Price: 88 RMB per person (early bird; Mon-Fri)| 108 RMB per person (early bird; Weekend)| 139 RMB per person (full price; Mon-Fri)| 199 RMB per person (full price, weekend)
Payment: Reservation required via online platforms
Language: Chinese
The combination of Dunhuang grotto art and projection technology in this innovative exhibition will create a colorful and immersive experience like you’ve never seen before.
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/2CLq3LHmK4C-HIAfiAGESA
Guided Tour: Exploring the Forbidden City 故宫探秘
Date: From August 1st to 31st, 2021
Location: The Forbidden City 故宫
Time: Start at 9:00AM/13:20PM everyday
Price: 398 RMB per person
Payment: Reservation required via online platforms
Language: Chinese
Come to explore the Forbidden City in depth with professionals. Get to know every building and every tree. The guides will explain everything from architecture to ancient rituals. This is a great opportunity to explore this iconic site together with your children!
https://m.damai.cn/damai/detail/item.html?utm=&itemId=650632260734
Presentation: Beginner’s Guide to the Chinese Zodiac
Date: August 5th
Location: Online
Time: 7.00-8.30pm
Price: 50RMB with all proceeds to charity
Payment: Prepayment via WeChat required (other payment options available)
Language: English
Join Cultural Keys to learn about the history of the Chinese zodiac and more about the culture and symbolism of the twelve zodiac animals!
Performance: Confucius《孔子》
Date: August 6th and 7th, 2021
Location: Beijing Exhibition Center北京展览馆剧场
Time: 19:30PM August 6th; 14:30PM & 19:30PM August 7th
Price: 480 580 680 880 RMB per person
Payment: Reservation required via online platforms
Language: Chinese
This unique play seeks to convey Confucius’ ideas to the audience. Integrating tradition and modernity it depicts the life of Confucius to the audience in a novel and interesting way.
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/iNO-92R6aYZZTAZrBolJ7Q
Performance: ‘Playing’ Poetry 一起弹诗词
Date: August 6th, 2021
Location: National Library Art Center 国图艺术中心
Time: 19:30PM
Price: 98 128 158 RMB per person
Payment: Reservation required via online platforms
Language: Chinese
This unique concert is a combination of poetry and music, selecting the most classic music from various ancient dynasties. The performers will recite poetry and play classic music at the same time. There will also be other impromptu recitations of poetry and interactions between the artist and the audience.
https://gtyszx.maitix.com/h5?code=091FbnFa1dwFsB0I8bGa1u1Rm64FbnFd&state=c23b0324eed1d0bbb33286d06365c92b#/pages-order/projectDetail/index?projectId=4054016011621
Traditional Ping Opera: Flowers as Matchmakers 传统评剧《花为媒》
Date: Tuesday August 10, 2021
Location: Forbidden City Concert Hall 中山公园音乐堂
Time: 19:30pm
Price: 40-100 RMB per person
Payment: Prepayment required via platforms
Language: Chinese
Originating from Hebei province, Pingju or Ping Opera combines the tunes of Peking opera, Hebei Clapper Opera and drum melody to form its own style. Flowers as Matchmakers, one of its most classic operas, has a happy ending. This performance will be presented by artists from China Pingju Opera Theatre.
https://m.damai.cn/damai/detail/item.html?utm=&itemId=645671335206
http://english.visitbeijing.com.cn/a1/a-X9XUV4073194A0D6BD604C
Beijing Opera: Generals of the Yang Family《杨家将》
- Date: August 14th, 2021
- Location: Chang An Grand Theatre 长安大戏院
- Price: 50-800 RMB per person
- Payment: Reservation required via online platforms
- Language: Chinese
The generals of the Yang family, its female generals in particular, played a heroic role in the Song-Khitan wars of the late 10th and early 11th centuries. When the central plain of China was attacked by the northern nomadic people of Liao, this family bravely stood out as guarding the reign of Northern Song.
https://m.damai.cn/damai/detail/item.html?utm=&itemId=650636135379
Performance: Three Monks《三个和尚》
Date: August 14&15, 21&22, 2021
Location: China Children’s Art Theater 中国儿童艺术剧院
Time: 10:00AM August 14 | 10:00AM & 14:00PM August 15 | 10:00AM August 21 | 10:00AM August 22
Price: 100-150 RMB per person
Payment: Reservation required via online platforms
Language: Chinese
Three monks, a famous masterpiece in the children’s drama, perfectly combines traditional Chinese stories and contemporary aesthetics. The body language of the actors is mainly used as a narrative strategy, combining modern dancing, opera styles and martial arts elements with dazzling stage effects.
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/mA3hh_h25_tTOPiZvlCswg
Peking Opera: Lady Mu Guiying Takes Command 京剧展演《穆桂英挂帅》
Date: Sunday August 22, 2021
Location: Chang An Grand Theatre 长安大戏院
Start Time: 19:30pm
Price: 100-880 RMB per person
Payment: Prepayment required via platforms
Language: Chinese
When the lord of Western Xia starts a rebellion, the 50-year-old female general Mu Guiying takes command of the troops. Lady Mu is a legendary heroine from ancient China’s Northern Song Dynasty, and this is one of the most famous Beijing Opera stories.
https://m.damai.cn/damai/detail/item.html?utm=&itemId=638350653865
https://www.chinaeducationaltours.com/guide/culture-peking-opera-popular-stories.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mu_Guiying
What traditional Chinese culture events have you heard about this month? Let us know in the comments below. We always love hearing your thoughts and insights!
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– Photo of Generals of the Yang Family courtesy of Colegota
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