Disney’s “High School Musical”, the film that rekindled people’s love of musicals, will be staged in Henan Art Centre for four shows from October 9th to October 10th. It promises to bring the audience wonderful pop music and the ... Read More>>
On January 10th Zhengzhou taxi drivers went on strike over their dissatisfaction with the Zhengzhou government’s plan to cancel the “six breaks with one day off” system. A troop of 4,000 policemen and employees of the Zhengzhou transport ... Read More>>
On August 3rd, 20 minutes into the opening ceremony for a Zhengzhou amateur sports event organization, a member of the reception staff suddenly fainted on stage. Within the hour, a total of four people fainted. The fainting is believed to be due to high ... Read More>>
The 1st Zhengzhou Beer Culture Festival will start on September 16th at the Ruyi Lake Culture Plaza, and will continue on for another ten “drunken haze-filled” days afterwards. Visitors will be greeted with lots of beer, food, music and fun ... Read More>>
The famous Irish dance show Riverdance will be staged at the Henan Art Center in Zhengzhou from January 4-6. Read More>>
Visitors to the Shanghai World Expo can now take the Zhengzhou Traffic Golden Elephant Tour bus (郑交金象之旅) from the Zhengzhou Bus Terminal to the fifth parking service area of the Expo Park. Thirty buses have been equipped with Expo Travel Card readers. ... Read More>>
China Zhengkai (Zhengzhou-Faifeng 郑州-开封) International Marathon, the only international sports event held in Henan province, will kick off on March 28th. It is also the only international full marathon event in mid-western China. The race is organized ... Read More>>
A group of four young foreigners began training in the tower forest at the Songshan Shaolin Temple on December 20th. The four foreign students are 18-year-old French girl Xiaomin, 15-year-old Vietnamese boy Meilin, 22-year-old German man David, and ... Read More>>
The 5th China Zhengkai International Marathon will kick off at Zhengkai Avenue (from the east section of the Fourth Ring Road to Jinming Square) and the inner ring road of Zhengdong New District respectively on the morning of March 27th. Over 26,000 ... Read More>>
Italian Psych/Post-Punk Rock Group CRTVTR will perform at 7 Live House bar in Zhengzhou on September 29. CRTVTR's music stems from Washington's post-punk scene and modern "hang drum" influences. The band has completed several tours in Europe, and ... Read More>>
According to reports, Starbucks has decided to open its first chain store in Zhengzhou. If everything goes to plan, Zhengzhou locals will be able to enjoy coffee from the world’s largest coffeehouse chain this November. Read More>>
According to reports, Zhengzhou East Railway Station, also known as New Zhengzhou East Railway Station, which is currently under construction is on the verge of completion. It will open at the end of the year, cutting train travel time between Zhengzhou and ... Read More>>
Russian National Ballet Theatre, regarded as the best ballet theatre in Europe, will stage two of the three most celebrated classic ballet dances –Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake – at Henan Art Center from Jan. 16th to 19th. Sleeping Beauty Jan. ... Read More>>
Sculptures from Sudan, the Congo, Benin, Cameroon, Tanzania, Nigeria and a number of other African countries are currently on display on the third floor of Zhengzhou Museum. The exhibit includes 160 sculptures made out of a wide range of media including ... Read More>>
A Norwegian singer/songwriter, Egil Olsen has been enjoying great success in his Scandinavian homeland, winning over fans with his charismatic live performances and simple, yet moving lyrics. Between managing his own record label Iknowwhatyoudidlastrecords, ... Read More>>
According to reports, the first phase of construction work of Zhengzhou Metro Line 1 has fully begun. The rail construction of the line is planned to be completed in June of 2012, and trial operations are expected to begin at the end of 2013. Read More>>
The 2011 Bauhinia Flower Show at Zhengzhou Zijinshan Park started on April 6th. Visitors can enjoy over 2,000 Bauhinia flower trees of five different kinds in full bloom. The show will end April 20th. Getting there: Take bus No. 9, K9, 57, 98, or 909 to ... Read More>>
From May 15 onwards, the starting taxi fare in Zhengzhou will rise from 6 to 8 RMB (includes first 2 kilometres). What’s more, all fares after 22:00 will rise to 10 RMB. From May 15-June 3, the Zhengzhou Traffic Administration Office will adjust the ... Read More>>
The Henan Art Centre will present three brilliant performances at the end of December. December 21, 22: The world-renowned Moscow State Symphonic Orchestra will stage a unique Russian style symphonic concert presenting 20 classic tracks. December 27-29: ... Read More>>
Dutch folk band The Black Atlantic and Swedish act Halo of Pendor will perform at Zhengzhou's 7 Livehouse on October 18. The Black Atlantic released their debut album, Reverence for Fallen Trees, for free online via torrent in 2009, and have toured nonstop ... Read More>>
The National Dance Company Wales will perform at the Henan Art Center in Zhengzhou on September 15-16. The UK-based group was formerly known as Diversions – the Welsh Repertory Dance Company but changed its name in 2009. Led by artistic director Ann ... Read More>>
The 1st Zhengzhou “UUFL Cup” Mandarin Speaking Contest for Foreigners kicked off at Zhengzhou United University of Foreign Language on May 18th. 65 foreigners from 20 different countries impressed judges with their Chinese language skills. ... Read More>>
Berlin Germany’s Philharmonic Orchestra will perform a New Year concert in the Henan People’s Hall on December 19th at 19:00. For the concert programme, please see: http://hn.house.sina.com.cn/other/2010-11-11/105445626_4.html Read More>>
The American street ball team S.K.Y. is touring China and will play an all-star game at Henan Stadium (河南省体育馆) on August 17. A street ball dream team, S.K.Y. puts on a great basketball trick show with skill levels on par with the NBA. The all-star ... Read More>>