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It’s a bit of an overused meme by now, but as anyone walking the streets of Beijing knows, ‘winter is coming!’ But aside from the chill in the air, how else do you know when winter has arrived in the north?
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The year is winding down and we’re entering a quiet period leading up to Chinese New Year. But there’s one more festival to go – Double Ninth, also known as the Chongyang Festival. What’s this festival all about?
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Looking for something different to do for all the family this Halloween? Join Cultural Keys on October 31st for a unique mash-up of Halloween and traditional Chinese culture!
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Shadow play (影戏 yǐngxì), also known as shadow puppetry, is a traditional type of entertainment in China. Flat leather puppets, manipulated by sticks, are held up against a screen with a light behind them. Accompanied by music, song and dialogue, they tell a story. What are the origins of this fascinating art form? And why did it become so popular in China?
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The weather might be cooling, but we still have a lot to look forward to as we prepare for colder days and longer nights. Cultural Keys has a full calendar of cultural events and activities for you to enjoy over the coming weeks, including martial arts, calligraphy workshops, fan and gourd painting, an online presentation about Shadow Play, and Halloween fun for all the family!
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