The Mysteries of the Forbidden City
The Majesty of Shanghai
The Glory of the Great Wall
Tonight, we have the remarkable privilege of transporting you around the world to an ancient land filled with wonder and excitement – all in a single evening. Step onto foreign soil and join us for an exclusive visit to the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China!
In addition to an incredible program, you will be amazed at the incredible architecture, the wonderful artwork, and the cultural artifacts located throughout the embassy.
Featuring:
LIVE AND EXCLUSIVE PEKING OPERA: Experience the allure of the Beijing Opera! In conjunction with the DC Beauty of Beijing Opera (DCBBO), we will be privy to an incredible afternoon of its music, dance, costumes, and the experience as if you were visiting the Opera in China’s capital. Today’s exclusive performance will showcase the Beijing Opera’s classics, accompanied by narration and bilingual subtitles.
Before and afterward, we will have the opportunity to interact with the hosts and learn basic performing skills, make up, trying on Beijing Opera costumes, etc.
DIPLOMATIC GREETING:
Meet Minister Jing Quan and diplomats from the Embassy of China who will be on hand to answer questions you may have about Chinese culture, Chinese-American Relations, visiting China, etc. A special welcome will be offered by a member of the embassy. (The ambassador has been invited to address the group and we are hoping he can attend)
CHINESE ART:
Surrounding this beautiful embassy are historic paintings, pictures, and artifacts that will be on display. Representatives from the embassy will be on hand to discuss their significance.
CHINESE FOOD
We will be offering a buffet of Chinese specialties
Note: The event is presented as a cultural event organized by us at the Embassy of China. Your registration fee is used by Things to do DC solely to present diverse cultural events to our membership. No part of the admission fee is going to or related in any way to the Embassy of China, or the staff at the Embassy of China. We appreciate your support of our events!
Note: This event is a CULTURAL event meant to highlight many wonderful aspects of the country. Like all of our other embassy events, this is not a political event nor it is a forum to engage in disagreements you may or may not have with US. or China policies.
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