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July 2000 Issue 80 |
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July 2000 Issue 80 |
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Richie Music Trip to Beijing
Taiwan pop singer Richie, whose Xin Tai Ruan (Too Tenderhearted) established his reputation on the Chinese mainland, will give solo performances in concert in Beijing and Shanghai in July. Ritchie ? fame has caught the attention of China.com, which is featuring his image and information links about him on its opening webpage. Earlier this year, China.com invited Ritchie to play the hero in an advertising bit about a busy, industrious and studious auto engineer and amateur racer who meets his girlfriend using China.com? free e-mail service. The theme song of the ad, Xiao Xue (Small Snow), was awarded the Most Popular Advertising Song award during a television ad awards ceremony sponsored by Asian TV.
Richie ? fans can learn more about the star by surfing the Ritchie homepage at China.com. Fans may choose which of the songs from Richie? six albums they would like to hear him sing during his upcoming solo concerts. Fans will also be able to vote on their favorite songs performed during the concerts.Concert tickets can be purchased via China.com where lucky participants may qualify to win Richie souvenirs, concert tickets or other prizes. Time: July 8, 9 Venue: Capital Gymnasium Admission: 120, 180, 280, 380, 480 yuan.
Swan Lake The Russian State Ballet will perform wan Lake* on July 24 during its 2000 summer trip to China. The Russian State Ballet Theatre of Moscow has preserved the best traditions of the past and epitomizes the mastery of Russian and Soviet-era ballet. The supremacy of the Russian State Ballet troupe is internationally acknowledged. It has performed triumphantly in Germany, Italy, Great Britain, the United States, Mexico, India, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Austria, Australia, Norway, Belgium. Fourteen of its ballet dancers have won international awards. The company, too, has been oft awarded with gold medals in Cento and Mirandola (Italy), where its performances were described as ?he number one event in cultural and social life,* and irst-rate on the international stage of art.* It got ?he Golden Ticket* * for performing before audiences of 100.000 people who visited the performances of the Russian State Ballet. In 1991 the Russian State Ballet, which The Journal (Great Britain) called ? showcase of balletic talent* was recognized by the Association of West
European Impresarios as the best ballet company of Europe. Several cities in the United States, Mexico, and France have elected the Russian State Ballet ? dancers as honorary citizens, and the people of New Orleans, Louisiana in the United States celebrate Russian State Ballet Day.Time: 7:30p.m., July 14,15,16 Location: Century Theater Admission: 500, 380, 280, 200, 160 yuan general admission and 60 yuan (for students) Tel: 6466-0032, 6466-3311 extension 3161(for reservations) 6466-4805, 6462-8470, 6466-3311 extension 3163, 3164, 3165 (for information) New garden The construction of the Jianfugong Garden in Forbidden City began last month. Objects in the garden, that features numerous treasures and points of interest, were burned in a big fire of uncertain origin on June 27, 1923. The leisure garden was built in 1740 for Emperor Qianlong. In May 1999, the Hong Kong Fund for the Protection of Chinese Relics donated US$4 million to rebuild the garden. Reconstruction is expected to be completed and the garden opened to the public within five years. Sea in Beijing Believe it or not, the thrill of the sea, a beach and plenty of sunshine are available in Beijing. Just three kilometers from the Beijing Capital Airport, and 11 kilometers from the East Third Ring Road, there is a easide* with an 8,000-square-meter beach and coconut trees. The Beijing City Seaview Swimming Eden is the city ? largest water park, with an area of 33,000 square meters. In addition to a real sand beach, bathers may also choose to experience the thrill of an imported waterslide, an adult swimming pool, a children swimming pool or a hot-spring bath. There are small wooden houses available for lounging, a small bridge, a fast food area, a seafood barbecue area and cold beverage facility. Those who like beach sports can play beach volleyball. Anglers can find delight at the nearby Xiedao Resort.Open: 9:30am-9:30 pm Admission: 30 yuan (adults), 20 yuan (children), 60 yuan (adults weekend), 40 yuan (children weekend) Transport: Take Bus 359 to Heping Nongchang Donglu, or take Bus 418 to Xiedao. Shuttle buses are available in Dongzhimen and Lufthansa on Saturday and Sunday. Tel: 6291-8080 It's BBQ Time! Holiday Inn Lido Beijing invites families, young and old alike, to enjoy fresh air and sizzling barbecue available during its BQ Night* promotion at the Spring Garden every Saturday from 6-10 p.m. It a refreshing way to enjoy a cool breeze and an array of BBQ specialties such as beefsteaks, hamburgers, sausages, chicken and fish. And, a selection of garden-fresh salads, delectable appetizers and tempting desserts is on hand. BBQ night is available for 158 yuan net per person inclusive of one draft beer or soft drink. Children 4-12 get a 50% discount. Beautification Drive Under a new beautification drive in Beijing, buildings located along roadways in the city and large buildings along main roads in the suburbs are expected to cleaned and decorated to improve their looks. The law states that glass buildings should be cleaned at least once a year and that other buildings should be regularly cleaned, whitewashed or decorated at least once every five years. Buildings with serious damage or peeling surfaces should be repainted or re-coated immediately. According to Beijing Daily, the new law mandates that owners or managers of the buildings are responsible for getting the job done. Those who turn a deaf ear to the new law, which is expected to take effect soon, will be fined. New Five-Star Hotel to Open The Radisson Plaza State Guest Hotel will have a oft opening* for business in September. Located at 11 Fuchengmenwai Dajie, the hotel is equipped with more than 500 rooms and suites, plaza club floors and banquet and meeting spaces for up to 1,000 people. A Cantonese restaurant, a fine bar and grill, a three-story atrium lobby and lounge bar, fully equipped business center, fitness center with a large indoor swimming pool, underground parking and a shopping arcade. The hotel is owned by Beijing-based China International Industry & Commerce Co. Ltd. (CIIC) and will be managed by Radisson Hotels and Resorts. Wall Opens A part of the Great Wall that has remained unchanged since it was built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) has been opened to tourists, according to China Daily. The site is located five kilometers west of the Badaling section. According to Wang Pengsheng, an official of the Badaling Great Wall Administrative Office, the site, which served as the west gate of the defense system of the Badaling section of the Great Wall, has not been renovated or decorated since it was built. lthough the pass is incomplete and weather-beaten, the connecting walls and standing towers still retain their grandeur. here are two other areas of archaeological value at the foot of Shixianguan Pass. One is an ancient quarry used in the construction of the Great Wall, and the other is a part of an original brick kiln, where all the wall ? bricks were made hundreds of years ago.*The Badaling Great Wall has received more than 100 million tourists since it opened to the public in 1952. Morning Swimming Dongdan Gymnasium is now being opened for early-bird swimmers at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday at a cost of 15 yuan for two hours fun. Monthly cards (200 yuan), quarterly cards (560 yuan) are also available. The main street of Jinsong area has been undergoing a facelift since May. Gray old building have been painted blue and red, and sidewalks have been reconstructed. Precious Diamond Show * Beijing 2000 Platinum and diamond spray broach circa 1960. Center round brilliant cut diamond estimated to weight 1.69 CT., 6 pear-shaped diamond 4.50 CT. A "Piaget" platinum necklace with approximately 135.00 CTS. of round brilliant cut diamonds. One pendant with one 25.47 CT. pear-shaped diamond color H clarity VS1. |
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