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Capital M Kids Club: Shadow Puppet Performance

Date: Sept 7; 11 am

Venue: Beijing's Capital M, 3/F, No 2 Qianmen Pedestrian Street

Price: 75 yuan for adults; 20 yuan for children

The Courtyard Institute introduces children to shadow puppets in an accessible, fun way. Kids will learn how to use shadow puppets and explore their imagination, play with light, shadows and perspective, creating a memorable experience in the process. The theater begins at 11 am with a short introduction. The participants then break into small groups to create a shadow-puppet play, using their own stories. Shadow puppetry is an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment, using thin cutout figures held between a source of light and a translucent screen..

Contact: 6702-2727

Email: reservations@capital-m-beijing.com

Website: m-restaurantgroup.com

The Beijing Ghost Tour

Date: Every Saturday until November; 6:30 pm

Venue: Beijing's Capital M, 3/F, No 2 Qianmen Pedestrian Street

Tickets: RMB 260 for adults

Why do Chinese zombies bounce? Who hanged himself next to Emperor Chongzhen behind the Forbidden City? And why is the ghost of the tragic Bell Tower Lady always saying "thank you"? Find out by signing up for Beijing's first ever Ghost Tour and explore the haunted hutongs around Prince Gong's Palace. The tour includes a native English-speaking guide.

Contact: 13817770229