The 2015 Lhasa Travel Photos Contest and Lhasa Tourism Product Design Contest
Date: Until Sep 22
Venue: Lhasa Tourism Bureau
Price: Free
The 2015 Lhasa Travel Photos Contest, and the 2015 Lhasa Tourism Product Design Contest launched in Lhasa on June 24. Both events' online voting has already started, which will close on Aug 26 and Sep 22. The organizers hope to attract global photography enthusiasts and travel goods manufacturers and designers, as they said they have set up very alluring rewards. The two events aim to better show the world a true harmonious and happy Lhasa in all-round, multi-angle display of Lhasa's profound history, culture and rich tourism resources.
Laurent Maur - Whisper on the lips in Guangzhou
Date: July 5 - 3 pm
Venue: Experimental Theatre, Guangzhou Opera House
Price: 80-280 yuan
Laurent Maur (born in Paris in 1970) begins playing at 17 in various blues and rock groups. At 22 he discovers jazz music and chooses to follow this unexplored path. In 1994 he studies at Paris's C.I.M. He plays in several groups in Paris and Bordeaux. With Toots Thieleman's encouragements and Do Harson's incitement, he decides to produce the album featuring Francis Lockwood trio, Jean-Marc Pierna, and a string quartet.
Opening Ceremony The 3rd Beijing International Ballet&Choreography Competition
Date: July 10 - 7:30 pm
Venue: NCPA
Price: 80-400 yuan
Hosted by NCPA, Beijing International Ballet and Choreography Competition is an international competition officially recognized by the Ministry of Culture and supported by Beijing Municipal Government. The competition aims to identify top-notch ballet dancers and choreographers and promote international exchanges in dance art. The competition is divided into classical ballet and choreographer division; ages for classical competition ranges from 17 to 26 years old, while the age for choreography competition ranges from 18 to 40 years old, and the players must be professional dancers or professional choreographers.
Attraction Show in Beijing
Date: July 4-Aug 9 - 7:30 pm
Venue: Water Cube
Price: 100-1,280 yuan
Attraction, a large-scaled open-air show, directed by the famous Chinese director Lu Chuan, which tells a touching love story and also the relationship between man and nature, which takes place in the future, integrating various elements such as music, dance, magic and acrobatics. What distinguishes it from other large-scale shows is not just the impressive visual impact but the story itself, which is very touching, Lu said. The show will be a rare feast since it is backed up by a world-class visual and audio techniques this year.
Charles Dutoit/Yundi &National Youth Orchestra of USA Concert in Beijing
Date: July 15 - 7:30 pm
Venue: NCPA
Price: 200-1,200 yuan
Captivating audiences throughout the world, Charles Dutoit is one of today's most sought-after conductors, having performed with all the major orchestras on most stages of the five continents. Presently artistic director and principal conductor of London's Royal Philharmonic, he recently celebrated his 30-year artistic collaboration with The Philadelphia Orchestra, who in turn, bestowed upon him the title of conductor laureate. Li Yundi is a Chinese classical pianist. He is also popularly known as Yundi and formerly Yundi Li. Born in Chongqing, Li is most well known for being the youngest pianist to win the International Fr��d��ric Chopin Piano Competition, in 2000, at the age of 18. He currently resides in Beijing.
Original Musical Stage Show - Dora's Pirate Adventure in Shanghai
Date: July 4-5 - 7:30 pm
Venue: Shanghai Children Art Theater
Price: 80-480 yuan
Dora's Pirate Adventure incorporates the interactive and educational elements that make Dora the Explorer one of the most popular shows on television. Like its TV shows, live shows of Dora the Explorer brings enjoyment to kids and their families. Join Dora and the rest of her friends in Dora's Pirate Adventure as they embark on an exciting trip to Treasure Island in search of the ultimate pirate party. Help them navigate over Dancing Mountain and through Silly Singing Bridge in pursuit of the Pirate Piggies. Along the way, Dora the Explorer fans will use their map-reading, counting, musical and language skills to successfully help Dora reach Treasure Island and avoid that pesky fox Swiper.
(China Daily 07/04/2015 page20)