Wednesday, Jun 24, 2009

1、Introduction to the programme. 

2、What’s in the paper?

-News;

-Events

Ballet: Raymonda

Choreographed by Marius Petipa, this classical ballet combines gorgeous colors and untamed passions. It tells the tumultuous love story of Countess Raymonda, who is torn between her fiancé, Jean de Brienne, and a handsome Saracen knight. The show is presented by the Bayerische Staatsballett.

Time:  Jun 24 - 26, 7.30pm

Venue: National Center for the Performing Arts

Tel:    6417 7845

Musical: Addictive People

To raise awareness for the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, this drama tells the story of people who help others quit their addictions, only to discover that the root problems underlying the compulsive behavior are much harder to solve.

Time:  Jun 26 - 28, 7.30pm

Venue: PLA Song and Dance Theater

Tel:   8322 0726

3、Feature Story:  Title: The exhibition Kafkanistan

Cue: When we talk about Afghanistan, many people first think about the conflicts that plague the country and its surrounding region. But different realities could exist beyond the surface.

Kafkanistan is a world created by Austrian artist Lukas Birk and Irish ethnographer Sean Foley based on their explorations in tourism to Afghanistan and its neighbouring countries.

Let’s join Lay Ming as she attends the opening of the exhibition Kafkanistan – tourism to Afghanistan at Anni Art in the Beijing 798 Art District.

4、Bruce in Beijing    24 Jun

Thai Pavilion overlooks enchanting lake

Yesterday Bruce was introducing us to the attractions around the West gate of the Chaoyang Park - an area totally different to the ‘fun fair’ filled south end. Bruce mentioned there was a Thai Pavilion there - today we walk towards that pavilion, but first we see some of the statues and the attractions around the long fountain corridor - there is even a statue of the famous musical composer Mozart. Passing the amazing Rubik cube styled snack bar Bruce walks up a hill towards a traditional Thai pavilion - this represents many long years of friendship between China and Thailand. It looks just like pavilions Bruce has seen in Bangkok.

He then walks down to the lake where there is a beautiful circular area shaded by great white sails - just like a giant sailing ship. At this lovely spot people gently perform Tai Chi.

5、Conclusion