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Discover music and ancient civilizations in Beijing

Culture 16:46, 11-Oct-2026

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A gold headdress is seen on display at the "Maize, Gold and Jaguar" exhibition at the Capital Museum in Beijing. /CGTN

A sandstone head with a cosmic tree headdress is seen on display at the "Maize, Gold and Jaguar" exhibition at the Capital Museum in Beijing. /CGTN

A zoomorphic jaguar sculpture with a maize cob headdress is seen on display at the "Maize, Gold and Jaguar" exhibition at the Capital Museum in Beijing. /CGTN

A sun-motif disk is seen on display at the "Maize, Gold and Jaguar" exhibition at the Capital Museum in Beijing. /CGTN

A jaguar-shaped flag stand is seen on display at the "Maize, Gold and Jaguar" exhibition at the Capital Museum in Beijing. /CGTN

Enjoy a cultural feast in Beijing this October!

The Beijing Music Festival and the Capital Museum have teamed up to offer holders of Beijing Music Festival ticket stubs discounted admission to the exhibition Maize, Gold and Jaguar – A Grand Exhibition of Ancient Maya and Andean Civilizations, giving audiences an opportunity to explore different cultures through music and history.

Replicas of a jade mask and jewelry are seen on display at the "Maize, Gold and Jaguar" exhibition at the Capital Museum in Beijing. /CGTN

A warrior figurine is seen on display at the "Maize, Gold and Jaguar" exhibition at the Capital Museum in Beijing. /CGTN

A white shell bead pectoral is seen on display at the "Maize, Gold and Jaguar" exhibition at the Capital Museum in Beijing. /CGTN

A copper scepter is seen on display at the "Maize, Gold and Jaguar" exhibition at the Capital Museum in Beijing. /CGTN

Featuring around 800 artifacts from more than 20 cultural institutions in Mexico and Peru, the exhibition offers a glimpse into 3,000 years of Maya and Andean civilizations. It remains open through October 18.

A poster for the opening concert of the 29th Beijing Music Festival. /CMG

Running from October 9 to 20, the 29th Beijing Music Festival brings together renowned international conductors, acclaimed orchestras and artists from China and abroad, with a diverse program including opera, symphonic music and world music.