THIS MONTH’S HIGHLIGHTS

Ami Creative Writing for 9 -12 yr olds

Using her creativity, her educational knowledge and her passion for writing, Ami Wolsey will be creating and developing the skills of young writers whose lives are infiltrated with memories, adventures and life experiences.

22nd May: Getting to the Heart of the Matter by Making Poetry Come to Life

8th May: This is Your Life-Capture Small Moments Of Your Life’s Adventure

C52 Connecting Cultures Culinary Challenge

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If you want to enjoy the opportunity to appreciate how truly global Beijing really is, come join in one of our C52: Connecting Cultures Culinary Challenge events. These are are non profit events, with ticket prices low enough just to cover costs plus a small donation to Roots & Shoots.

Bangladesh and Colombian events coming up soon, so checkout our calendar

It’s a great way to meet people outside your regular social circle. Events scheduled at different times each week, so keep an eye on our calendar to see what’s coming up.
SPECIAL DEALS

Tapas & Champagne on the Roof top

Roof top BBQ

Book and pay a deposit before the end of May to receive 25% off our regular rates

We have different catering packages available or you may rent the space and host your own party.
WHO’S IN TOWN

Eric Eric Liu

Starting Kungfu at aged 14, Eric has a strong foundation for his excellent state of health. 9 years ago he developed the passion for the traditional Chinese internal Kongfu– Tai Chi and this passion was enough to make him give up his previous job as a translator and instead teach tai qi.

Eric is teaching every Tues 7 – 8:30 pm & Thursday 10 – 11:30
SCHEDULED PROGRAMS THIS MONTH

CULINARY EVENTS

All flavours, all tastes

Chinese Stuffed Flatbread, Homemade Chili Paste Making, Cambodian , Contemporary Asian Tapas, Vietnamese Vegetarian , Thai, Japanese, Korean, South East Asian Vegetarian, Indian Vegetarian , Cooking with Tofu , Pakistani Cooking. To learn more about local ingredients, why not do a Culinary Market Tours before your cooking class

HEALTHY HABITS

Treats for the Body & Mind

PREVENTATIVE HEALTH PRACTICES USING CHINESE MEDICINE

There has been a steady stream of visitors passing through to visit Alex Tan at the Straight Bamboo Traditional Chinese medicine Clinic now located at The Hutong4 days a week for Chinese Medicine and related treatments. Alex Tan offers a unique Blend of Eastern Medicine with a Western Perspective in some interesting programs this month

TCM Food Energetics-,Introduction to Chinese Herbs, The Benefits of Breathwork

Next month there will be a Free TCM Preventative Health & Longevity & Eat, Sleep, Breath will start on 12th June

Qi Gong, Kung Fu, Himalayan Yoga and Tai Chi all continue this month

CREATIVE PURSUITS

Extend your talents beyond the office

On the 15th & 16th May experienced photographers can take their skills to the next level with award winning photographer Boris in his Advanced Photography Weekend Workshop. Teaching photography workshops in Beijing for over 2 Years, he is known by his students as a passionate communicator who aims to inspire the class with his knowledge and energy for photography.

Our regular programs continue with Mon Nights Life Drawing Club, Wed nights Photography with Eva and Thurs nights Chinese Painting

Roger offers an Insider Guide for Chinese Antique Furniture

Lukas will run his Basic Photography and Photoshop Workshop in the last weekend of May.

Our calendar is attached at the bottom of this newsletter
JOIN OUR TEAM

HELP OUT WITH SPECIAL PROJECTS & EARN HUTONG DOLLARS

We are looking at expanding our team and seeking people who are interested in taking on small projects.

We are the place for you if you are interested in immersing yourself into life in Beijing and making the most of your China

Listed below are just some of the projects we are looking for people to help out with.

These are just a few of the projects we could use some help with. Click here to read more
FRIENDS OF THE HUTONG

GET OUT OF TOWN FOR A BIKE RIDE

It’s the perfect season to start bike riding, so join the Peloton crew for a Saturday bike ride. 4 rides of different distance to suit all levels.

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GOING LOCAL

Chinese Toon Sprouts 香椿芽 (Xiang Chun)

Garlic Shoots

Chinese toon leaves are possibly one of the most popular seasonal vegetables in the country and seeing them in the markets give us hope that warm weather is just around the corner. The leaves are often cooked in an omelet, however are also extremely tasty served in a tofu salad with oil, lemon juice and walnuts.

For some great ideas on how to enjoy these tasty treats, read this post.

Register for a market tour or cooking class @ The Hutong and we will help you to discover other local delights
THIS MONTH’S BREW
tie guan yin-tea

This month we will continue celebrating Springtime with fresh new Tie Guan Yin oolongs that have just started arriving in Beijing. Tie Guan Yins are a wonderfully fragrant transition tea from all the greens we have been drinking of the previous month. The Hutong will be serving up this tea to accompany all workshops and events throughout May; with the fruit-filled richness of each cup offering a sure sign that summer is on its way. Click here to read more about Tie Guan Yin Oolong Teas

Talk to us about a private tea tasting to find out about health benefits & other information about tea

or

join us on the Maliandao Tea and Culinary Walking Tour
CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING & TRAINING
A perfect venue for Corporate team building and training events. Why not hold your next team meeting @ The Hutong and then finish off with one of our dynamic team building activities.

CHINA TRAVEL AND BEIJING ADVENTURES
If you have friends or family coming to Beijing and need help organizing their time in Beijing or afar. Let us know… Its our business to help you and your friends experience China beyond the regular tourist sights.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Check out our range of School Educational Programs which are tailor made to provide students of all ages with an authentic China experience. We know that this will be a field trip your student’s are bound to remember
WORKSHOP FACILITATORS

Hutong is always looking out for talented people who like to share their passion and knowledge with others if you think you have what it takes to lead workshops contact us

BECOME A HUTONG MEMBER

Attend or pay upfront for 5 classes and you will automatically be given a member’s card which entitles you to a discounted members rates.

COMING UP NEXT MONTH

THE HUTONG SUMMER FAYRE

We had so much fun at out Spring Fayre, that we have decided to have another .

So we are looking for vendours for The Hutong Summer Fayre.  The theme for this fayre is “Creative Pursuits”. If your product or service needs a little reinvigorating then this could be your platform.

We are looking for all things creative or anything hand made, whether it’s painting, photography, music, food & drink, or jewelry. Perhaps a native honey you are harvesting, coffee beans you are growing in Yunnan or hand made yoga clothes.

Come join the fun, friendly community at The Hutong, while you show off your stuff. If interested, please get in touch with us so we can help you promote your produce.

Attend or pay upfront for 5 classes and you will automatically be given a member’s card which entitles you to a discounted members rates.

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19:00-20:30
Taichi Workshop with Eric Liu
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19:15-21:15
Chinese Regional Cooking Class: Hunan

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10:00-12:00
Chinese Gourmet Dumpling Making
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10:00-12:00
Eat,Sleep & Breathe: 4 Exercise & Meridians
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10:00-12:00
Kids Cooking
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13:00-14:30
The Hutong Kids Writing Workshop with Ami Wolsey

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19:15-21:15
Chinese Cooking Class: Cantonese
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19:30-21:30
Life Drawing Club

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9:00-10:00
Culinary Market Walking Tour
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10:00-12:00
The Essentials of Chinese Home Cooking
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10:30-12:00
Insider Guide for Chinese Antique Furniture
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18:00-19:00
Qigong Club
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19:00-20:30
Taichi Workshop with Eric Liu
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19:15-21:15
Chinese Cooking Class: Sichuan

12

9:00-10:00
Culinary Market Walking Tour
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10:00-12:00
Korean Cuisine Cooking Class
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10:00-12:00
Wingchun Kungfu With Marco Lee
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19:00-21:00
Basic Photography Workshop with Eva Chan
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19:15-21:15
Hand Pulled Noodle Making Class
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19:30-21:00
Himalayan Yoga With Patrik Izing

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10:00-11:30
Taichi Workshop with Eric Liu
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10:00-12:00
Cooking With Tofu
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19:00-20:30
Chinese Painting with An Ni
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19:15-21:15
Indian Vegetarian Cooking Class

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10:00-12:00
Eat,Sleep & Breathe: 5 Thinking & Observing
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10:00-12:00
Kids Cooking
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10:00-12:00
Thai Cuisine Cooking Class
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13:00-14:00
Culinary Walking Tour
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13:00-18:00
2 Day – Advanced Photography Weekend Workshop with Boris Austin
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14:00-16:00
Life Drawing Workshop with Samatha Day
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15:00-17:00
Pakistani Cuisine Cooking Class
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16:30-18:30
Wingchun Kungfu Workshop with Marco Lee

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11:00-13:30
Authentic Pizza Making
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13:00-15:00
C52: Bangladesh Home Style Lunch
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13:00-18:00
2 Day – Advanced Photography Weekend Workshop with Boris Austin
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14:00-16:00
The Hutong Tea Lounge -Tea Tasting Workshop

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19:15-21:15
Chinese Dumpling Making
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19:30-21:30
Life Drawing Club

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9:00-10:00
Culinary Market Walking Tour
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10:00-12:00
Contemporary Asian Tapas
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18:00-19:00
Qigong Club
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19:00-20:30
Taichi Workshop with Eric Liu
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19:15-21:15
Chinese Regional Cuisine Cooking Class: Hunan

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7:15-21:15
Chinese Regional Cooking Class: Sichuan
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9:00-10:00
Culinary Market Walking Tour
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10:00-12:00
Wingchun Kungfu With Marco Lee
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10:00-12:00
Japanese Cuisine Cooking Class
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19:00-21:00
Basic Photography Workshop with Eva Chan
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19:15-21:15
Cooking with Tea

20

10:00-11:30
Taichi Workshop with Eric Liu
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10:00-12:00
Homemade Chili Paste Making
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19:00-20:30
Chinese Painting with An Ni
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19:15-21:15
Vietnamese Vegetarian Cooking Class

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10:00-11:30
The Benefits of Breathwork
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10:00-12:00
Kids Cooking
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10:00-12:30
Out Source Your Kitchen- Chinese Stuffed Flatbread Making Class
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13:00-14:00
Culinary Walking Tour
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13:00-14:30
The Hutong Kids Writing Workshop with Ami Wolsey– Poems
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14:00-15:30
Intro to Chinese Herb
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14:00-16:00
Chinese Regional Cuisine Cooking Class: Cantonese
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16:30-18:30
Wingchun Kungfu Workshop with Marco Lee

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19:15-21:15
Chinese Regional Cooking Class: Hunan
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19:30-21:30
Life Drawing Club

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9:00-10:00
Culinary Market Walking Tour
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10:00-12:00
Cambodian Cuisine Cooking Class
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18:00-19:00
Qigong Club
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19:00-20:30
Taichi Workshop with Eric Liu
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19:15-21:15
The Essentials of Chinese Home Cooking Class

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9:00-10:00
Culinary Market Walking Tour
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10:00-12:00
Wingchun Kungfu With Marco Lee
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10:00-12:00
Tai Cuisine Cooking Class
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19:00-21:00
Basic Photography Workshop with Eva Chan
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19:15-21:15
Chinese Gourmet Dumpling Making

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10:00-11:30
Taichi Workshop with Eric Liu
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10:00-12:00
Hand Pulled Noodle Making Class
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19:00-20:30
Chinese Painting with An Ni
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19:15-21:15
Homemade Chili Paste Making Class

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10:00-11:30
Eat Well & Stay Healthy the Traditonal Chinese Way
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10:00-12:00
Kids Cooking
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10:00-16:00
Basic Photography & Photoshop with Lukas Birk
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13:00-14:00
Culinary Walking Tour
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14:00-16:00
Chinese Regional Cuisine Cooking Class: Sichuan
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15:00-17:00
Pakistani Cuisine Cooking Class
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16:30-18:30
Life Drawing Workshop with Samatha Day

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10:00-16:00
Basic Photography & Photoshop with Lukas Birk

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19:30-21:30
Life Drawing Club

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9:00-10:00
Culinary Market Walking Tour
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9:00-10:00
Culinary Market Walking Tour
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18:00-19:00
Qigong Club
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19:00-20:30
Taichi Workshop with Eric Liu
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19:15-21:15
Chinese Regional Cooking Class: Hunan

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9:00-10:00
Culinary Market Walking Tour
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10:00-12:00
Beijing Home Style Cooking Class
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19:00-21:00
Basic photography workshop with Eva Chan
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19:00-21:00
Basic Photography Workshop with Eva Chan
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19:15-21:15
Chinese Regional Cooking Class: Sichuan

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10:00-11:30
Taichi Workshop with Eric Liu
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19:00-20:30
Chinese Painting with An Ni

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Please note that times & dates are subject to change, so contact us before turning up for an event.
If you are interested in attending one of our workshops and the scheduled date does not work for you, please feel free to email us with your preferred time. Our workshop leaders are flexible with their time and happy to try to accommodate your needs.
Alternatively contact us if you would like to book a private class