Chinese New Year in Art Beijing: Shows, Exhibitions and Movies to Suit Every Taste
Not sure where to go for this Spring Festival? Enjoying performances, visiting exhibitions, or watching movies – a blend of Chinese and foreign talents, with non-stop excitement unfolding, ensuring there are always incredible experiences waiting for you!
Ⅰ. Spectacular Performances
1. Ballet -- Swan Lake
Overview: The St. Petersburg Tchaikovsky Ballet Theatre makes its first-ever tour in China, bringing the classic ballet Swan Lake with a stellar cast of principal dancers.
Dates: Thursday, January 30 – Saturday, February 1, 2025
Venue: Beijing Poly Theatre
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2.Ballet -- The Nutcracker
Overview: The Nutcracker, one of Tchaikovsky's three iconic ballet masterpieces, will be performed by the St. Petersburg Tchaikovsky Ballet Theatre. Immerse yourself in this grand fairy tale.
Dates: Sunday, February 2 – Monday, February 3, 2025
Venue: Beijing Poly Theatre
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Ⅱ. Vibrant Exhibitions
1. The Crowned Jewel of the Austro-Hungarian Empire: Queen Elizabeth and the Art of Her Era
Overview: Centered around Princess Sissi, this exhibition delves into her life and the art of her time, showcasing the cultural heritage of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Hungarian artistic traditions. Nearly 300 rare artifacts will be displayed, making it the largest and most comprehensive exhibition on this theme ever held in China.
Dates: Until February 16, 2025
Venue: World Art Museum (West Hall and North Gate Hall), 2nd floor of the China Millennium Monument
2. 798 Art, Science, and Technology Biennale 2025: Symptomatica·Horizon
Overview: This biennale interprets the contemporary world through the lenses of art, science, and technology. Featuring 24 works by 19 international artists, the exhibits range from paintings and installations to video art, bio art, and kinetic art, blending traditional media with cutting-edge technology to reconstruct the way we envision the future.
Dates: Until April 30, 2025
Venue: 798CUBE, Creative Square, 798 Art District, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Ⅲ. Latest Movies
1. Ne Zha 2
Overview: This film offers a fresh take on the Chinese classic tale of "Nezha Conquers the Dragon King", maintaining its blend of "super comedy and supercharged visuals". Fuelled by the efforts of over 4,000 top animators, it showcases the pinnacle of China's animation industry.
Release Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
2. The Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants
Overview: Adapted from Louis Cha's classic wuxia novel (the martial arts and chivalry-themed genre), this film highlights the essence of Chinese chivalrous culture: "greatness in heroism, serving the nation and its people".
Release Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
(Sources: National Centre for the Performing Arts, Poly Theatre, official WeChat account of Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, and China Youth Daily)