SantaCon is a non-commercial, non-political, non-religious and non-sensical Santa Claus convention celebration cheer, goodwill and fun.
There is no particular reason to dress up in Santa suits, run around Beijing for hours, give gifts, sing songs, have strangers sit on our laps and decide who is naughty or nice-but it’s a lot of fun-so Santa does it anyway.
There’s lots of fun in store, with east side and west side starting points planned, as well as a central location where Santas from all across our beloved megacity will come together, forming a heaving, holly and jolly mass of holiday fun!
As always, the starting points will be announced the night before, so keep watching this space. Santa’s Elves and helpers will also spread the word on Facebook, Twitter & WeChat. The entire route is kept top secret until the day of the event.
There will be specials on offer at each of the establishments along the route, with a musical blowout as the grand finale that will be free for all participating Santas! Who is performing? Where is the party? You’ll find out next week!
One of the rules of SantaCom is that Santa looks like Santa. A Santa hat alone is not enough. You don’t have to dress exactly like Santa but the theme is red. That having been said, unusual interpretations of Santa-ness are often appreciated and Christmas trees, elves, reindeer themes etc. are all good.
If you’re a Santa who is unable to find the appropriate Santa outfit on Taobao or at their local market, there will be a limited number of Santa costumes available at each starting point. The cost for one will be 50 RMB.
Santa loves to help people! This year Santa is once again using SantaCon as a chance to support those who are in need. All money raised from Santa costumes sales will be donated to charity. Also, access to each venue’s drink specials and the grand finale concert will require a wristband that can be had for a 50 RMB donation. All money raised will go to the god people at Bethel China who help blind children reach their full potential. You can learn more about their work here. NOTE: if you buy a Santa costume you will automatically be given a wristband!
Everyone loves Santa and Santa loves everyone. SantaCon is your chance to be Santa, so suit up and be jolly!
When: 12 Dec 2015 12:00 p.m. – 0:00 a.m.
Where: Sugar Shack
Price: RMB 50
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