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Beijing

Chinese New Year, Jan-Mar, throughout the city
International Women's Day, 8 Mar, throughout the city
Beijing International Kite Festival, Apr, various venues
‘Meet in Beijing' Arts Festival, Apr/May, various venues (website: www.chinaculture.org)
International Labour Day, 1 May, throughout the city
Anniversary of the Founding of the Chinese Communist Party, 1 Jul, throughout the city
Anniversary of Founding of People's Liberation Army, 1 Aug, throughout the city
China Open Tennis Tournament, mid-Sep for two weeks, Beijing Centre (website: www.atptennis.com)
Beijing Pop Festival, mid Sep, an annual weekend of international and Chinese pop and rock acts at Chaoyang Park (website: www.beijingpopfestival.com)
Mid-Autumn Festival, late Sep, throughout the city
National Day, 1 Oct, throughout the city
Beijing International Music Festival, Oct, varied programme of musical events and concerts throughout the city
Beijing International Marathon, mid-Oct, city centre (website: www.beijing-marathon.com)
Beijing Fashion Week, mid-Nov, throughout the city

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