National Aquatics Center lights up blue in support of autism awareness

The National Aquatics Center hosted various activities and illuminated its iconic blue light on March 31, 2024 to mark the 17th World Autism Awareness Day.

2024-04-03

School heads highlight Olympic education at National Aquatics Center

University heads and primary and middle school principals from 12 provincial-level regions nationwide joined a forum at the National Aquatics Center on Dec. 10, 2023 to exchange ideas on Olympic education.

2023-12-12

Chinese song contest finalists explore National Aquatics Center

Finalists of the 2023 "Culture China - Water Cube Cup" Chinese Song Contest were treated to a special visit to the National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Aug. 5.

2023-08-06

National Aquatics Center fosters innovation with LEGO at youth event

The National Aquatics Center in Beijing recently hosted the 2023 FIRST LEGO League (FLL) challenges for the northern China region from July 15 to 16.

2023-07-17

National Aquatics Center marks World Autism Awareness Day

The National Aquatics Center held a series of activities on April 2 to mark the 16th World Autism Awareness Day, encouraging the public to "respect differences and re-ignite hope for autistic children."

2023-04-03

National Aquatics Center to shine blue light for autism awareness

The National Aquatics Center in Beijing will be illuminated in blue on April 2 to mark the 16th World Autism Awareness Day.

2023-03-30

Ice Sports Center launches curling events for public

A competition suitable for curlers of all experience levels was held on Feb. 26 at the Ice Sports Center of the National Aquatics Center in Beijing.

2023-02-27

National Aquatics Center celebrates the Spring Festival

As the nation ushered in the Year of the Rabbit, the National Aquatics Center in Beijing rolled out a series of interactive cultural activities and ice sports programs, offering a festive atmosphere for visitors.

2023-01-28

Ice Sports Center set to boost winter sports among teens

The Ice Sports Center of the National Aquatics Center in Beijing was selected as one of the 30 "Beijing Off-Campus Ice and Snow Activity Centers for Youth" on Jan. 7, 2023.

2023-01-10

Annual Water Cube Cup Chinese song contest concludes in Beijing

The award ceremony for the 2022 "Cultures of China: Water Cube Cup" Chinese Song Contest was held at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Sept. 13.

2022-09-19

Water Cube and Ice Ribbon light up blue for autistic children

The National Aquatics Center (NAC), otherwise known as the Water Cube, will turn on its symbolic blue-color lights on April 2 to mark the annual World Autism Awareness Day.

2021-04-01

Water Cube's charity campaign

This year marks the tenth year of "Light It Up Blue," an ongoing charity campaign to raise awareness about autism. From 2011 to 2015, the National Aquatics Center held consecutive exhibitions displaying paintings by children with autism.

2021-01-11

Water Cube hosts event to raise autism awareness

The 12th World Autism Awareness Day was marked at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing on April 2, by lighting up the architectural landmark at night in blue.

2019-04-03

Water Cube holds forum on its Olympic experience

A forum was held at the Water Cube, also known as the National Aquatics Center, in Beijing on Sept. 10. Organizers shared how they are preparing the venue for the Winter Olympic Games and using it to promote the Olympic spirit.

2018-09-13