Expat Explorer | PHBS Intl. Culture Day, qingtuan making & more

Cantonese class at GTSI

The Language Center at Georgia Tech Shenzhen Institute, Tianjin University (GTSI) hosts events that welcome every one to join. The center's next Cantonese class is themed on "Pronunciation Taboos." Reserve your spot now and be part of a vibrant language exchange!

Time: 7-7:40 p.m., March 28

Venue: GTSI Global Language Center, 7/F, Building 6B, International Innovation Valley, Dashi 1st Road, Nanshan District (南山区打石一路万科云城国际创新谷6B栋7楼天津大学佐治亚理工深圳学院)

Metro: Line 7 to Chaguang Station (茶光站), Exit A then walk around 1.5 km or take a bus

Fee: Free

Note: Scan the QR code in the poster to reserve your place

Painting class

This beginner-friendly painting class will allow you to create your art step by step in one class. All painting materials will be provided. 

Time: 4-7 p.m., March 30

Venue: Near Chegongmiao Station, Futian District (contact Ellie for detailed address)

(福田区车公庙地铁站附近)

Metro: Lines 1, 7, 9 or 11 to Chegongmiao Station (车公庙站)

Fee: 168 yuan

Note: Scan the QR code in the poster to book your spot

PHBS Intl. Culture Day

From mouthwatering treats to fascinating cultural traditions and groovy tones to games that will have you hooked, get ready for a world of wonder at the Peking University HSBC Business School's 2nd annual international culture fest! 

Time: 4-8 p.m., March 31

Venue: Near Mirror Lake, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Nanshan District (南山区北京大学深圳研究生院镜湖旁)

Metro: Line 7 to Xili Lake Station (西丽湖站), Exit D then walk around 1 km

Qingtuan making class

Qingtuan (青团) is a traditional Chinese snack usually made and consumed around the Qingming Festival, which is also known the Tomb-Sweeping Day. At the qingtuan making class to be held at the Maluan Subdistrict Management Service Center for Expats next Monday, a professional instructor will teach participants how to make qingtuan of different flavors. 

Time: 3-5 p.m., April 1

Venue: 2/F, Maluan Subdistrict New Era Civilization Practice Center, 1 Tiyu 1st Road, Pingshan District

(坪山区体育一路1号马峦街道办事处2楼)

Metro: Line 14 to Jinlong Station (锦龙站), Exit B then walk around 1.5 km

Fee: Free

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

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

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

Hangover brunch

Join Tequila Coyotes for the "Hangover Brunch," where Los Cuatro Amigos are teaming up an epic 8 hands brunch! 

Chef Abel from Chullschick in Hong Kong, Chef Alex Fargas from La Paloma in Hong Kong, Chef Beto from La Lupita in Bangkok, and the incredible Neto Trevino from Tequila Coyotes in Shenzhen are joining forces. They're fusing Mexican, Peruvian, and Spanish flavors for a mouthwatering experience. And it's the first time a Mexican chef who has his restaurant in Thailand is spicing up Tequila Coyotes‘ kitchen!

Time: 12-3 p.m., April 21

Venue: Tequila Coyotes, Sea World, Nanshan District

(南山区海上世界Tequila Coyotes墨西哥餐厅)

Metro: Line 2 or 12 to Sea World Station (海上世界站), Exit A then walk around 600 meters

Fee: 398 yuan

Note: Read this article for more information