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Our activities cover many different areas. We want to help children learn to work with others. We want to help children learn to read and speak. We also want to help children to be healthy. Our activities include classes and games. These keep the children interested. At the same time, they are learning and growing.

Our programs are for children between the ages of 3 and 5. Children will learn basic math and English skills. Our program helps children start grade school.

Our classes are held at two different times. On weekdays, classes are held from noon to 3 p.m. On weekends, classes are held from 9 to 11 a.m. This gives you a lot of choice as a parent.

All parents should consider the Shining Light Day Center; it will give your children a good beginning in life. Visit our website today to learn more.

WHAT’ S ON

Russian dances: The famous“Little White Birth”Dance Troupe will travel from Russia to Present performances in Beijing.

The troupe, founded in 1948, is famous for their combination of Russian folk dances and classical dancing art.

It has been invited by the Beijing Foreign Culture Exchange Co to give four performances in Beijing.

Tickets are available（可得到的）through ticket hotlines and website such as www. paio. com.cn, www.chinaticket. com and www.ticket. elong. com

Time: 7:30 pm, January 18—21

Place: Beizhan Theatre, 135, Xiwai Dajie, Xicheng District

Tel: 6606—4258

Kite show: All together 81 kites collected by the China National Art Museum is on show in the Yanhuang Art Museum.

Kong Xiangze, an expert on Chinese kites, published a book on kites, explaining the origins of the Kite—making process. The exhibited kites are made in a traditional Chinese style.

Time: 9 am—5 pm until February 11

Place: 9 Huizhong Lu

Tel: 6491—2902

Folk music: A concert of classics of Chinese folk music will greet audiences on the first day of the Year of Snake at the Beijing Concert Hall.

The China Song and Dance Ensemble will perform dozens of traditional instrumental pieces, such as “Full of Joy,” “Colourful Cloud Chasing the Moon,” and “Spring Festival Suite.”

Time: 7:30 pm, January 24

Place: 1, Beixinhuajie, Xicheng District

Tel: 6559—8285

Flower festival：The Beijing Botanical Garden is bringing people a blooming festival with the beautiful flowers in its tropical（热带）plants greenhouse.

The garden has introduced nearly 80 kinds of flowers from abroad for the exhibition.

There is also an exhibition of potted narcissus（水仙）landscapes（风景）. More than 300 mini landscapes involving imported narcissus will be displayed. People can get a preview of the show by visiting www. beijingbd. com, the garden’s website.

Time: 8:30 am -5pm until January 28

Place: Wofosi Lu near the Fragant Hills

Tel: 8259—5547