Actors perform on the stage during a press conference. Photo: Courtesy of Beijing Vocational College of Opera and Arts

Opera and arts ­college to present ­achievements with 14 shows in Beijing

The Beijing Vocational College of Opera and Arts will hold performances at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center and Chang'an Grand Theater in Beijing from October 20 to November 7.

The performances aim to present the teaching achievements of the college. Both teachers and students will take to the stage together.

A total of 14 performances will be staged, varying from Peking Opera to dramas and dance performances.

The only public higher art vocational college in Beijing, the school was founded in 1952 by Peking Opera master artist Mei Lanfang.

The performances are divided into three parts, and are set to kick off with the opening gala Our Story.

The opening gala ­includes four chapters presenting a ­comprehensive history of the college. For example, the first chapter will focus on the prestigious artists and educators who dedicated themselves to cultivating young traditional Chinese opera talents.

A total of four stage plays, three concerts, and other dance and Chinese Opera performances will be staged.

Bird-watching event to raise awareness of wildlife protection

The Birding Season For All is carrying out a variety of bird-watching activities during the annual autumn and winter migratory bird seasons to enhance awareness of bird protection. 

Alongside the event Seeing Bird Neighbors Around You in Beijing, a Beijing Central Axis Bird Discovery Plan has also been launched as part of the activity to introduce our bird neighbors to people through exhibitions and art projects in ­several cultural and art spaces based along the Beijing Central Axis.

The season is holding fun events within bookstores, where visitors can enjoy exploring knowledge of Beijing's bird species by solving questions on task cards. 

The season will last until October 20.