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Warmer weather is back again, and that means it’s high time to break out the kilt and get outside for BritCham’s Highland Games!Happening at the beginning of June this year, the Games – hosted by the British Chamber of Commerce in China (BritCham China) in partnership with the Scottish Government, Scottish Development International, and Beijing’s Scottish Society – is a full day of Scottish fun, with everything from bagpipes to whisky to all kinds of food and, of course, the Games themselves.
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But there’s a lot more in store at this year’s Games, with new sports events on the table.
Five-a-side football is the first of the new sports making an appearance, in which 16 teams will compete in ten-minute matches for the inaugural Highlands Cup. If you’re interested in signing up for a chance at football glory, email BritCham at events@britishchamber.cn.
Next up is rugby. Two teams will duke it out on the pitch, paying homage to Scotland’s long history of elite rugby. Following the match, guests are invited to stick around to learn more about the essentials of passing, tackling, and catching.
Finally, there will be a 100m dash to mark 100 years since legendary sprinter Eric Liddell won gold at the 1924 Paris Olympics! Sponsored by the Scottish Government Office in China, this special event commemorates Liddell, a paramount figure in China-Scottish relations.
Along with all the new competitions, you can still expect all the old favorites like tug-of-war, sack race, farmer’s walk, and much more! All these competitions come with very special prizes from our partners and vendors on the day.
And there’s still more sports in store!
Test your skill at a plethora of fun sports stalls running throughout the day, co-organized with help from Trainyard, Taozi Tree Yoga, and Dulwich Community Programmes.
Whether it’s trying your hand at a basketball shooting drill, joining a special yoga class, or just playing a bit of tennis in the sun, there will be lots of activities going on for all age groups.
Grab Your Partner for the Ceilidh
It wouldn’t be the Highland Games without a ceilidh – a traditional Scottish dance. The Beijing Scottish Society will be organizing two special ceilidhs for all to take part in.
It doesn’t matter if it’s your first ceilidh or your fiftieth – expert teachers will be on hand to teach all the basic steps you need to know. There will even be bagpipes!
See the best of Scotland at the Scottish Pavilion…
Learn more about the amazing food, drink, travel, and culture of Scotland at the Scottish Pavilion, courtesy of Scottish Development International and the Scottish Government Office.
Sample some of the finest Scottish whiskies in our complimentary tasting sessions throughout the day, learn more about universities in Scotland, and try some of Scotland’s finest exports in the home of Scottish culture for the day.
…and the best of Beijing from 20+ vendors
You’ll be able to sample the world’s drinks and cuisines with a variety of over 20 vendors on the day. From fish and chips and traditional British breakfasts to luxury jianbing and tantalizing tacos, there’ll be plenty on offer on the day.
Wash it down with handmade coffee, tea, or something stronger! Or, bring your own picnic and soak in the atmosphere – we’ll have shaded tents on offer with great views of all the entertainment.
There’s much more in store to be announced!
Plus, we’re giving away ten FREE tickets to this year’s Highland Games for the Beijinger readers! All you have to do is leave a comment below telling us what your favorite thing about Scotland is.We’ll pick the best of ten by noon on Monday, May 27!
The Highland Games 2024 will be happening on Sunday, Jun 2 from 11am-6pm at Dulwich College Beijing. Tickets are RMB 120 for children, RMB 220 for adults, RMB 480 for families of three, and RMB 580 for families of four. Children three years old and under can enter for free. Scan the QR code in the poster above to buy your tickets.
Find it:
Dulwich College
89 Jichang Lu, Shunyi District
顺义区机场路89号Images: British Chamber of Commerce