Listings

Modern Spanish Poetry

Date: March 18－6:30 pm

Venue: Instituto Cervantes

Price: 60 yuan

Instituto Cervantes and the Embassy of Uruguay in Beijing present the projection of two movies connected to the poetry of Uruguay, made by poet/audiovisual artist Fernando Foglino. The event will consist of welcoming words from Inmaculada Gonzalez Puy, director of the Cervantes Institute in Beijing, and introduction of the event by the Embassy of Uruguay in Beijing, followed by a presentation on the characteristics of contemporary poetry in Uruguay by Laura Silva, the Uruguayan embassy's Cultural Attaché. A six-minute short video, Clipoemas Foglino will be screened first, followed by Poetas Proyecto Crossmedia, a material of 45 minutes. Both will be in Spanish with Chinese subtitles. A taste of honor will follow, provided by the Embassy of Uruguay. This event will be held at the Cervantes Institute of Beijing. Reservation required by emailing cult1pek@cervantes.es (please include phone number). This event is part of the Bookworm Literary Festival, please visit bookwormfestival.com for more information.

Contact: 010-6586-9507

Sports

2016 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix

Date: April 15-17－9 am

Venue: Shanghai International Circuit

Price: 380-2,760 yuan

See the greatest racing show on earth this April as the pinnacle of racing technology hurtles around 5.5 kilometers of China's finest track at breakneck speeds. Race organizers have arranged the event for the best pricing and viewing options ever with lower-priced tickets and greater pit lane access. Located just outside of the city in Anting, Shanghai Audi International Circuit is 5.451kms long; with 56 laps, racers will travel a total distance of 305.066kms. The racetrack was designed in shape of the Chinese character of Shanghai. All tickets are valid for Friday (practice day), Saturday (qualifying) and Sunday (race day). Ticket holders of the two-day tickets can access all areas on Friday.

Contact: 400-610-3721