French accordionist Richard Galliano and his ensemble, who are on a world tour to commemorate Argentine tango composer Astor Piazzolla, stage their first performance in China.
The iconic Bird's Nest is about to become a fantasy wonderland, an ancient Chinese garden and a futuristic metropolis.
Along with its rise in economic power, China has also become a considerable force in classical music. Conservatories are full.
These are two of civilization's oldest cultures and they share a common appreciation of jade.
The Beijing Capital International Airport has been helping to promote environmental awareness among its passengers by staging an 11-day exhibition of prize-winning works from the 2012 Chinese Children's Environmental Education Program at Terminal No 3 starting early June.
For three days this month, about 200 chefs from more than 30 countries will gather for a competition at Beijing's Olympic Park. The First Beijing Olympic Park International Culinary Competition from June 18-21 will become the "Olympics of culinary competitions", the organizers hope.
On Wednesday, the capital city's National Cultural Trade Base had a strong showing at the Beijing Fair, where the base attracted more investment than any other entity represented there.
The ongoing China International Fair for Trade in Services is an important platform for regional cooperation and Asian economic integration, participants said.
Since the first China Trade in Service Congress in 2007, the services trade has grown into one of the major engines of change in the economy, said senior officials in Beijing, commenting on the upcoming China Beijing International Fair for Trade in Services, scheduled for May 28.
The world's biggest with all 12 sectors listed by World Trade Organization
The annual Beijing Design Week is expected to increase its trade volume while sustaining its position as a high-class, niche event that supports the design industry, related investment and works for sale, said organizers.
Gao Nan was inspired to attend the debut of the China Music Valley International Music Festival in 2011 after seeing a subway poster promoting its bands, including Avril Lavigne, Editors and Little Boots.
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