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Goodbye to Lantern

Posted: September 7th, 2010 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Nightlife & Party Scene | Tags: Lantern, LumDimSum Snapshots | 2 Comments »

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To make way for another KTV chain, the hottest underground after-hours club, Lantern closed with a bang this weekend.

Packed both nights with massive crowds of people lining out the doors, Beijing joined together in their love for underground electro to say their last goodbye.

LumDimSum Snapshots of Lantern’s Closing Weekend:

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China Showcased Through Expats: Miss Laowai China Pageant

Posted: September 7th, 2010 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Charity, Upcoming Events | Tags: 21st Century Hotel, Contest, Miss Laowai China Pageant | No Comments »

Witness 35 expat foreigners in China from over 20 different countries compete for the crown of Miss Laowai China this Saturday, September 11.

Developed to promote awareness towards breast cancer, motherhood, education and culture, this pageant will be hosted at The 21st Century Hotel (next to Lucky Street) at 7PM.

Proceeds will be donated to the breast cancer patients of Tiangtai hospital.

“This beauty pageant is an artistic celebration of natural beauty, and a showcase of culture and heritage which seeks to promote and combine physical and inner beauty together with culture pride. Miss Laowai China aims at creating role models and champions in beauty, purity and culture for many outstanding young foreign women who seek personal development through small help groups and outreach programs.”

Event Details:

  • Date: Saturday, September 11
  • Time: 7PM + After Party at Nashville Bar
  • Location: 21st Century Hotel
  • Address: 40 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. Tel: 64683311
  • Ticket: RMB 150 per person or RMB 300 for VIP ticket (includes entrance to after party at Nashville for free flow beer)
  • ***RSVP to Moya by Sept. 9: RMB 100 per person or RMB 200 for VIP ticket (e-mail the following info: name, company, tel, e-mail)
  • RSVP Contact: Moya Li 13810965294 and e-mail: moya.lizeng@gmail.com

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All 35 participants will be judged in the following categories:

1. Chinese Talent – Participant will perform by herself and can sing, dance, play instrument, etc (for maximum of 4 minutes

2. Personality & National Outfit – Personality-participants introduces herself and includes all information from “Education and Accomplishments” (within 2 minutes)

3. Country of Origin Talent – Participants will showcase their own country’s culture in dance, sing, poem etc

4. Evening Gown- Participants walks in style long gown (Dress)

5. Question & Answer – Participants answer randomly selected question within 2 minute

6. Posture, Composure, Presentation (eye contact, smile etc)

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Background of MISS LAOWAI CHINA

Miss Laowai China Pageant is a cultural exchange platform organized at this magnitude to encompass the interest of both Chinese and Foreigners in China. While it calls for participation of female foreigners in China, its main aim is to promote friendship and understanding of the way of life in China through the eyes of foreign beauty and revealed in talent about Things Chinese. This platform allows the women to show how savoir-faire they are in China life. In their daily life they are goal-oriented and aware of the importance of Chinese culture on the global scale. Therefore, delegates who become part of the Miss Laowai China Organization will display the characteristics and aspirations from their everyday lives. Miss Laowai China is therefore a conduit through which they will compete with hope of advancing their careers, personal and humanitarian goals, and also release their kindred spirit to improve the lives of others.

The crowned Miss Laowai China is an ambassador of diversity and a positive role model. She helps extend peoples knowledge of her country, and she bridges China and Foreign culture. Miss Laowai is the dual intent single foreign voice representing foreign cultural interest in China and local culture to the foreigners. The winner of Miss Laowai China Pageant will dedicate a full year as an International Spokesperson, Advocacy for Inspiring a Renewed Interest her country, and creating awareness on Social, Cultural, Health and Wealth.



IFC GALA at Capital M

Posted: September 7th, 2010 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Charity, Foodies & Dining Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: Capital M, Charity, International Festival Chorus (IFC) | No Comments »

Hosted by Beijing International Festival Chorus (IFC), enjoy an exclusive gourmet dinner paired with matching wines and live entertainment at the exquisite Capital M Restaurant on Saturday, September 11.

Featuring a live jazz band, Children’s Choir and auction, all proceeds from the evening will benefit IFC – “helping us to spread the magic of music in China through our outreach and education programs as well as through our performances.”

Tickets have almost sold out for this exclusive event, and a few places are now left with individual tickets available at RMB888 each. Tickets are also available in tables of 12 for RMB10 000 per table. Ticket includes cocktails and canapes, three course dinner and matching wines, and fabulous entertainment from IFC performers.

Event Details:

  • Date: Saturday, September 11
  • Time: 16:00-20:00
  • Location: Capital M
  • Tickets: RMB 888 or table of 12 for RMB 10,000
  • Contact: All ticket enquiries may be directed to tickets@beijingifc.org or call 1521 039 3940.

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    • Hatsune Sushi Making Class
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      Time: 7:00 PM
      Here’s your chance to learn the secrets behind the legendary Hatsune sushi rolls, eat your own creations and you even get to take home essential equipment to start making your own sushi at home! Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 7-10PM at The Original Hatsune on Guanghua Lu
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