China International Choral Festival is held in Beijing every two years, during the second half of July. It is a significant international event co-organized by the Bureau for External Cultural Relations, Ministry of Culture of the PRC, China Arts & Entertainment Group. The purpose of the festival is to advance the art of choral music, deepen the understanding between peoples and to promote peace and friendship through the exchange of music. The motto of the festival is "Building a harmonious world for tomorrow - Peace and Friendship." Since 1992 hundreds of famous choirs from all over the world, totaling thousands of singers who have been to this Grand Musical Event.
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FESTIVAL FORMAT
PERFORMANCES:
- Opening and closing concerts in the best concert halls of Beijing.
- TV coverage
- Joint concert with the Chinese and Foreign Choruses
- Solo concert
- Contest of the festival (optional).
CULTURAL PROGRAM: (view photos)
- Guided city tour of Beijing
- Guided tour of Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City
- Guided tour Summer Garden, Temple of Heaven
- Guided tour of Lama Temple
- Tour of the Houtong by rickshaws
- Shopping and free time to explore the city on your own
- Acrobatic show
- Farewell dinner (see approximate itinerary of the festival).
DATES:
- Festival dates: July 15-24, 2010, 8 - 10 days.
- Extension to Xi-An, Shanghai and other destinations.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
- Round trip airfare from the major gateways
- Four Star Hotel; double occupancy
- 3 meals per day
- All ground transportation
- 2 or 3 performances
- Full Cultural program
- Printed materials of the festival
- Guides and interpreters
- Tips
- IFAI will accompany groups during the festival, 24/7.
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