Expat Explorer | Holi celebrations, French films and stories & more

Holi celebration

Often celebrated by participants throwing colored water and powder on one another, Holi is known as India's most colorful festival. This Saturday, Shenzheners will have a chance to experience the vibe of this festival of colors in the heart of Shenzhen. 

Time: March 23 3-9 p.m. (main event); 9 p.m.-3 a.m. (late party)

Venue: The Crazy Coconut, Block A, Phase 1, Innovative Technology Plaza, Tairan 4th Road, Futian District (福田区泰然四路创新科技广场1期A座疯狂椰吧)

Metro: Lines 1, 7, 9 or 11 to Chegongmiao Station (车公庙站), Exit F then walk around 600 meters

Fees for main event: 108-148 yuan

Note: Read this article for more information about the event and get tickets

Holi color fest

Don't be sad if you can't join the Holi celebration on Saturday, as there will be another Holi event on Sunday. In addition to the color fight, the fest is also a good opportunity to enjoy live performances with a glass of cocktail drinks at your hand. 

Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., March 24

Venue: Xiangmihu Lingguan Sports Center, Hongli West Road, Futian District (福田区红荔西路香蜜湖领冠体育中心)

Metro: Line 9 to Xiangmei Station (香梅站), Exit A1 then walk around 1.1 km

Fees: 150 yuan (free for kids under 10)

Note: Scan the QR code in the poster for inquiries and more information

Holi celebration & Indian buffet

Celebrate Holi in Bao'an District with a color game and an Indian buffet. 

Time: 5-9 p.m., March 24

Venue: 4-103 Lane 1, Zone 1, Binhai New Village, Gushu Community, Bao'an District (宝安区固戍社区滨海新村1区1巷4-103)

Transport: Metro Line 11 to Bihaiwan Station (碧海湾站) then take a bus

Fees: 128 yuan

Note: Scan the QR code in the poster for inquiries and booking

French film screening

The year 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the diplomatic ties between China and France. Events of different scales aimed at enhancing exchanges between the two cultures will be held throughout the year. This Friday night, the Shekou Management and Service Center for Expats will host a French film screening event featuring "Les choristes." The film is Chinese-dubbed and comes with both French and Chinese subtitles. 

Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m., March 22

Venue: Shekou Subdistrict Community Service Center, Shiyun Road, Nanshan District (南山区石云路蛇口街道党群服务中心多功能影厅)

Metro: Line 2 to Dongjiaotou Station (东角头站), Exit A then walk around 500 meters

Fees: Free

Note: Scan the QR code in the poster to sign up for your place

Sunrise yoga & brunch

Join Lazy Laowai this Saturday morning for a sunrise yoga session and a brunch. Remember to bring your own mat!

Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m. (yoga); 10 a.m. (brunch)

Venue: Sea World Culture and Arts Center, Shekou, Nanshan District (南山区蛇口海上世界文化艺术中心)

Metro: Line 2 or 12 to Sea World Station (海上世界站), Exit A then walk around 800 meters

Note: Scan the QR code for inquiries and more information

Listen to French stories

Alliance Francaise Shenzhen invites you to join a story session this Saturday afternoon, where you will hear three traditional French stories narrated by Etienne Dupont. 

Time: 2:30 p.m., March 23

Venue: Alliance Francaise Shenzhen, 1/F, Block B, Yuehaimen Square, Shenzhen University, 3686 Nanhai Boulevard, Nanshan District (南山区南海大道3686号深圳大学粤海门广场B座1楼深圳法语联盟) 

Metro: Line 1 to Taoyuan Station (桃园站), Exit D then walk around 1.2 km

Fees: Free

Note: Scan the QR code in this article to book your seat

Open air music festival

Spring is here and the party is in the open air! Shenzhen Open Air Vol.4 is coming to town this weekend! This year we start the open air festival with a colourful spring theme, so dress in colors and let's enjoy the first edition in 2024! 

Time: 6 p.m., March 23

Venue: Reborn 755, 4 Chiwan 1st Road, Nanshan District (南山区赤湾一路4号Reborn755园区)

Metro: Line 12 to Zuopaotai East Station (左炮台站), Exit A then walk around 1.2 km; or Line 2 to Chiwan Station (赤湾站), Exit C then walk around 1.3 km

Fees: 168 yuan (regular); 198 (on site)

Note: Scan the QR code in the poster to get tickets

InterChamber Networking Drinks

InterChamber Networking Drinks is an event that brings together entrepreneurs, business people and professionals from 10 international chambers of commerce (Australia, Benelux, Britain, Canada, Denmark, French, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland) and from various industries, companies and cultures, providing them with the opportunity to meet each other in a welcoming and relaxing setting whilst enjoying finger food, wine, and beer.

Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m., March 27

Venue: Star Room 1, 24/F, The Langham Shenzhen, Futian District (福田区东海朗廷酒店24楼星愿廷1厅)

Metro: Lines 1, 7, 9 or 11 to Chegongmiao Station (车公庙站), Exit B then walk round 700 meters

Fees: 350 yuan

Note: Read this article for more information about the event and book your place

Midnight charity run

Registration for the 16th Annual Captivating Midnight Charity Run is now open! All the registration fees and funds raised will be allocated to support the initiatives of the Shenzhen Charity Federation Captivating Fund educating out-of-school girls in Western China.

Time: 11 p.m., April 20

Venue: Main gate of Lianhua Hill Park, Futian District (福田区莲花山公园正门)

Metro: Line 4 to Children's Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit F1 then walk around 800 meters; or Line 11 to Lianhua West Station (莲花西站), Exit A then walk around 900 meters

Fees: 250 yuan/runner

Note: Read this article for more information about the event and book your place