The "Midsummer Night's Dream" summer event launched on July 12 will run until August 31 at the Museum of Chinese Gardens and Landscape Architecture (hereinafter referred to as the "Museum").

"Midsummer Night's Dream" being staged at the Museum [Photo via the Museum of Chinese Gardens and Landscape Architecture]

An overnight sub-event named "Meet the Future Orators" will be held on Wednesdays at the museum. Teenagers will be able to portray famous historical figures such as Wang Xizhi (a renowned calligrapher in the Eastern Jin Dynasty) and Bai Juyi (a reputed poet in the Tang Dynasty). This sub-event will feature day and night educational programs wherein participants will gain a deep appreciation for the cultural life of garden residences and the harmony between humanity and nature.

The Museum's thematic summer camp will instill in kids an appreciation for the beauty of day-to-day life within garden residences. In addition, every Friday and Sunday, the sub-event named "Meet the Future Aestheticians" is scheduled for young visitors, wherein various cultural relics will be "brought to life" through guided tours, hands-on activities, and thrilling games of "Flying Chess".

"Midsummer Night's Dream" will also feature a sub-event named "Meet the Future Gardeners" to be hosted every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. This sub-event will provide youngsters and their family members the opportunities to create model landscapes and learn about the architectural features and aesthetic essence of Chinese gardens. The sub-event named "Meet the Future Researchers" will also be held continuously until August 31, allowing youngsters to join teachers in special summertime guided tours focusing on science popularization.

(Source: The Beijing News)