ACTIVITIES

2016 Sino-Sierra Leone International Cultural Exchange Year

Date: Through the end of 2016

Venue: Embassy of Sierra Leone in Beijing

Price: Free

The 2016 Sino-Sierra Leone International Cultural Exchange Year was officially kicked off recently in Beijing, marking the official launching of the Africa Asia Development Cooperation Organization, with a buffet reception held by the organization in the Embassy of Sierra Leone in Beijing. The event, which will last through the end of 2016, aims at enhancing the mutual understanding and friendship between people in Asia and in Africa, through introducing to each other the culture and art of modern China and Asia in multiple forms, such as painting, handicraft, folk art, film and photograph, according to Zhang Guoyi, the secretary-general of the organization.

Contact: 138-1121-2110

The fourth annual conference of World Cultural Forum (Taihu, China)

Date: June 7-9－All day

Venue: Venetian Macao Resort Hotel

Price: Free

This year's conference is themed to build a new civilization for a community of common destiny for all mankind. The theme is a response to President Xi Jinping's idea of the community, which aims to push for civilization inclusion and world peace and common development. It will call upon world's leaders to work together, break obsolete ideas and actions, and develop a new civilization and a harmonious and prosperous era. Chinese government and business leaders, foreign politicians and experts will be there to discuss global consensus, the common community's ecological philosophy, and Belt and Road development. The forum is a non-governmental organization and was founded to promote development of the Chinese culture and cross-cultural communications between China and foreign countries.

Contact: 853-6215-2565

Boom presents Great Wall Run Festival 2016

Date: May 14－1 pm

Venue: Beijing W Town and Simatai Great Wall

Price: 100-500 yuan

Boom and Beijing W Town join together to present you the brand new music and sports event－Great Wall Run, which will be staged at the Simatai Great wall－Beijing W Town on May 13th to May 15th, 2016. As a fusion of the concepts of music festival spirit and 5km racing, the main visual image of Great Wall Run is a man running across the Great Wall. It will be held at the most beautiful and challenging part of Great Wall-Simatai Great Wall with W Town just right next to it. We will invite a number of famous international artists and excellent local artists to join together, which will bring an unprecedented visual and audial experience to the music festival lovers. This is definitely a unique opportunity to let you not only have a holiday to get away from hustle and bustle of the city, but also a high-quality suburb time with your friends and family. The first lineup of artists is announced as follow, it presents the diversity of different kinds of music.

Contact: 400-610-3721

The Beijing Flea Market: May Edition

Date: May 14－11 am

Venue: The Bookworm

Price: Free

The Bookworm rooftop turns into a treasure trove once again with more than 30 independent labels, handmade goods, vintage, craft foods and drink specials. Come and post a photo on WeChat of your favorite vendor in the first hour of the event and get a free drink courtesy of The Bookworm.

Contact: jessicarapp@gmail.com

Imperialism, Opium, and Nationalism

Date: May 14－11 am

Venue: The Bookworm

Price: Free Entry

The Old Summer Palace contains the ruins of Yuanmingyuan, one of a series of lavish imperial gardens destroyed in 1860 during the Second Opium War. Today the ruined pillars, foundations, and archways serve as a vivid reminder to visitors and school children of the "Century of Humiliation" and the tragedy of imperialism in 19th-century China. While we explore the remains of these magnificent grounds, we will discuss the historical context for their destruction and how the memory of the events of 1860 continue to play a role in shaping how China views the world today. Spaces for this walk are limited and registration is required. Details about the walk, including meeting points and payment information, will be sent by email as part of your registration confirmation.

Website: thehutong.com/imperialism/