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The majestic Longqing Gorge, 80km outside Beijing, is the scene for the annual Ice and Snow Festival, a colourful fiesta of ice and light. Massive blocks of ice are carved into animals, lanterns and figures of all shapes and sizes.
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Held on the 15th day of the first lunar month, the Lantern Festival marks the end of China's New Year celebrations. In Beijing, traditional dancers in colourful costumes take to the streets and, at night, lantern-lit parades illuminate the city.
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Set to be China's largest televised music concert, Show of Peace promotes world harmony to viewers across the globe. A host of international artists, including former Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, perform to crowds at Beijing's 'Bird's Nest' National Stadium.
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Galleries from across the globe unite under the China World Trade Center's roof for CIGE, Beijing's buzzing arena of contemporary art. Thousands come to see imaginative creations from well-established artists, and discover emerging Asian talent in the <i>Mapping Asia</i> section.
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China's Dragon Boat Festival, <i>Duanwu</i>, commemorates the death of ancient poet Qu Yuan. At this time in Beijing locals eat <i>zongzi</i> (bamboo-wrapped rice dumplings) and watch vibrant dragon boat races on nearby lakes, such as Qinglong and Houhai.
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Beijing filmmakers taking part in The 48 Hour Film Project have just two days to create a short film from scratch. The finished products are screened at a gallery in the 798 District, where audiences vote for their favourite entries.
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Collectors, critics and art lovers flock to the China World Trade Center for this annual fair, known as Contemporary Beijing for short. Admire world-class pieces from Asian, European and American galleries, and, if your pockets are deep, strike a deal.
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Organised by independent record label Modern Sky, this rock festival brings screaming guitars and thumping drums to Haidian Park in Beijing. Audiences are treated to a line-up of top Chinese acts, who perform across three stages: Main, ROKR and Electric.
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Starting at Tian'anmen Square and finishing at the National Olympic Sport Centre, the Beijing International Marathon is one of the world's top ten races. Spectators line the streets to cheer on thousands of runners and television viewers top 100 million.
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Beijing's Music Festival brings the best of Western classical music (including opera, chamber music and classical jazz) into the heart of the Chinese capital. Performances and masterclasses take place in grand city venues, such as the Forbidden City Concert Hall.
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