Join CK at the Highland Games for fun activities! Book in advance for discounts!

Cultural Keys will be joining the British Chamber and the Beijing Scottish Society at the Highland Games on August 28th at Shenglu Garden. Come by our stall and see us to find out more about our products for companies, families and individuals, and to enjoy some of our fun activities. Plus, book in advance before the 28th to enjoy discounts on all activities!

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Cultural Keys’ founder AJ Donnelly is a Great Wall Hero!

Last Thursday, August 11th 2022, Cultural Keys’ founder AJ Donnelly was honoured to be amongst the five long-term Beijing residents named a Great Wall Hero by the Beijing Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau. Having promoted the culture of Beijing and China for many years, AJ was thrilled to take part.

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Five Things to Know About… Hexi Paintings

When you walk into a palace or temple in Beijing, don’t forget to look up! Ceilings were often painted in wonderful colours and designs! This is Hexi color painting (和玺彩画), also known as Yan Dayi (严大义), and it’s found on palace buildings or buildings related to the royal family. Read on to learn five fascinating facts about this beautiful style of painting!

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Chinese Language & Culture Events in Beijing – July 2022

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!

For anyone currently residing in Beijing, you know that many locations have been closed and events postponed – but that some events are cautiously starting to resume. With fingers crossed, and hope that things will get back to normal as soon as possible, here’s our round-up of activities connected with Chinese language and culture for July in Beijing!

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