2 . Top Sunny Christmas Destinations

You’re imagining what your dream Christmas will be like, walking on a perfect beach with your toes sinking into the warm, soft sand instead of wearing layers of winter clothes. If you prefer summer, now is the time to visit NH Hotels web and plan your ideal warm holiday for Christmas. Here, we’ve selected a list of some of the most attractive sunny Christmas destinations around the world.

Buenos Aires, Argentina — Sizzling Summer Celebrations

At the heart of Argentina’s summer season, Buenos Aires comes alive with Christmas festivities. As the city sizzles under the South American sun, you’ll find locals celebrating with all the passion and their talents that define their culture. Christmas Eve, known as “Nochebuena,” is the highlight, and Argentines gather with friends and family for a grand feast that often includes asado (barbecue) and traditional holiday desserts. One of the most unique aspects of a Buenos Aires Christmas is the lively street celebrations, with fireworks lighting the night sky and tango dancers rushing to the streets.

Sydney, Australia — Beachfront Bliss

Down under, Christmas falls in the middle of summer, making Sydney an ideal destination for sun-seekers. The city is famous for its dazzling Christmas lights displays, including the iconic lighting of the Christmas tree in Martin Place. Bondi Beach is a popular spot for beachgoers, where you can spend Christmas Day enjoying the sun, surf, and a picnic on the sand.

Bali, Indonesia — Tropical Paradise

Bali, with its lush landscapes, pristine beaches, and rich cultural heritage, offers a unique tropical Christmas experience. While Christmas isn’t a traditional Balinese holiday, many resorts and restaurants embrace the festive season with special events, dinners, and decorations. You can enjoy a beachfront Christmas dinner, explore ancient temples, or simply relax under the sun.

Cancún, Mexico — Mexican Christmas Magic

Cancún, on the eastern coast of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, is a hotspot for those seeking a festive Christmas. The holiday season here is marked by exciting Mexican traditions. Cancún’s amazing beaches and crystal-clear waters provide the perfect backdrop for a tropical Christmas celebration.

Under the intense inspection of the public eye, the highly anticipated drama “Blossoms Shanghai” has finally announced its appearance on this year’s Spring Festival Gala stage,     1    has not only sparked excitement among viewers but has also emerged as a popular topic of conversation among the media.

“Blossoms Shanghai” is a TV drama     2    (set) in the backdrop of the 1990s, telling the story of a group of ordinary people living in Shanghai’s alleyways. With its realistic and delicate storyline and the     3    (act) outstanding performances, the drama quickly gained     4    (popular) and captured the hearts of many viewers after its broadcast. As one of the     5     (large) stages in China, the Spring Festival Gala undoubtedly provides the “Blossoms Shanghai” crew with     6    excellent opportunity to showcase their talents.

In preparation for the Spring Festival Gala performance, the drama crew has carefully prepared several attractive acts. It     7    (report) that they will showcase classic scenes and characters from “Blossoms Shanghai” through various forms such as singing, dancing, and skits.     8    (additional), renowned singers and performers have been specially invited to join the performance,     9    (promise) to deliver a refreshing audio-visual feast for the audience.

The directorial team of the Spring Festival Gala has stated that the inclusion of the “Blossoms Shanghai” crew will add a unique charm     10    this year’s show.

7 . The Foundation for Educational Progress is Seeking a New Chief Executive

The Foundation for Educational Progress is an independent charity established by a global news organization in 2012. We support children from underserved backgrounds to have inspiring discussions about the news, which teach them to creatively solve problems, listen with an open mind and speak with confidence.

Our founding Chief Executive, Emily Evans, has decided to move on to tackle new challenges. She will step down next summer, and we are seeking a new Chief Executive to lead the charity as it begins a hugely exciting next stage of global growth. Our programme, Topical Talk, has expanded from a UK pilot in 2013 to reaching over 200,000 children across the world today, and we have ambitious plans for the next decade.

We have an extraordinary platform to support our growth ambitions: a talented, highly motivated and supportive team; a collaborative (合作的), high-trust culture; and clear strategic focus. We are looking for a leader who can build on this platform and realise our potential for scale at the same time as deepening our impact, ensuring that we always stay focused on making a meaningful difference in the lives of children who are most in need of extra support.

If you have experience of scaling an organisation while taking a collaborative, inclusive and empowering approach to leadership, and you are passionate about our mission, we would love to hear from you. The role is based in headquarters in London at least two days per week.

Find more information, including details of how to apply, here:

foundationforprogress.org/chiefexecutive

9 . DAY TRIP ITINERARY (行程)

After a warm reception from your tour manager at your dedicated pick-up point in London, settle in your comfortable coach as we set off on our journey towards Stonehenge. The world’s most famous prehistoric monument has inspired people to study and interpret it for centuries, yet many questions remain to be answered —about who built it, when, and why.

After visiting Stonehenge, we drive to Windsor Castle, which is home to royalty and 1,000 years of royal history. The stunning 13-acre site is the largest and oldest occupied, working castle in the world. There are many famous, must-see moments within these spectacular rooms in the castle, like the grand Waterloo Chamber and the magnificent Crimson Drawing Room.

In the early evening, we make our way towards London and proceed towards your respective drop off points and bid farewell to all friends you have made on the tour.

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10 . Belt and Road

Dozens of oil paintings, prints, sculptures and other works of fine arts are on show at the National Art Museum of China until Sept 26 to mark the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative. Pieces on show come from the countries and regions involved in the BRI to convey the spiritual state and vision of Chinese civilization in a dialogue of openness with world art.

10 am-5 pm, daily. Building 27, 266 Tinglan Street, Linping district, Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.

Figures in ink

lnk artist Lu Zhiqiang says that as he gets older, he feels more of the difficulties of painting. He has been exploring ways to capture the spirituality of his subjects. Lu’s ongoing solo exhibition at the China National Academy of Painting, through to Friday, explorers the artist’s long-term experimentation with figure painting.

9 am-11:30 am, 1:30-4:30 pm, daily. 54 Xisanhuan Beilu, Haidian district. 010-6841-2606.

Vibrant Han art

The brick and stone from the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220) are known for their highly illustrative style, and provide an overview of history, geography, astronomy and other aspects of life that reveals the extent of the knowledge people at the time had about themselves and the world. The wealth of information the images contain still inspires artists today. The show marks the inauguration (落成典礼) of Inxx Gallery, and runs until Sept 26.9 am-5 pm, closed on Mondays. 1 Wusi Dajie, Dongcheng district, Beijing.010-6400-1476.

Underneath surface

Wu Wei’s current exhibition, titled Fur and Golden, reminds people in a clever way that their eyes can betray them. A first look at his color pieces leads viewers to believe that the artist is working with fur. In fact, the pieces are actually made of paper, intricately (复杂地) cut to copy the look and texture of fur. The exhibition is running at Tang Contemporary Art until Saturday.

11 am-6:30 pm, closed on Mondays. D06, 798 art zone, Chaoyang district, Beijing.010-5978-9610.