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Chinese attitudes towards making love have changed drastically over the last few decades. We talk to everyone, from parents and university students to prostitutes and strippers, to discover the joy of sex in the PRD.

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//14 Cellular Regeneration Patients and physicians are increasingly traveling to China for medical revolutions.

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Editor’s Note Win! Win! Win! WEB ONLINE AT THATSMAGS.COM The average woman thinks about sex 9.9 times a day, according to a In Guangzhou, a pair of tickets to recent study, while men clock in at the play Our Town (p70), a pair of 18.6 times. While not quite as much tickets to Spanish folk band Evoéh as the oft-quoted (and probably (p70), a pair of tickets to the play erroneous) stat of once every Divorce (p72), a pair of tickets to seven seconds, that’s still a sizable That’s Daily Beishan World Music Festival Our daily blog on the PRD’s amount of time spent dwelling on latest doing the nasty. With that – and (p72), a pair of tickets to see the recent Dongguan crackdown harpist Xavier de Maistre (p74), a on prostitution – frolicking around pair of tickets to Keren Ann (p75), our brains, we just had to find out a pair of tickets to Club for Five all about the perception of the (p76), one voucher for a Bite of reproductive rite in the PRD. Our Italy set dinner at the Four Seasons editors threw aside their inhibitions and chatted with prostitutes, HIV Guangzhou’s Caffe Mondo (p86) Web Exclusives News, reviews, interviews activists, sex shop owners, strippers and a buffet dinner for one at the and the general public in order to W Hotel’s Kitchen Table (p86). bring you a comprehensive view of gland to gland combat (p36). In Shenzhen, a pair of tickets to the One man who likes to go all night All for Nothing gig (p67) and two long is Lionel Richie. We nabbed an RMB200 vouchers for Bubba Mac’s interview with the smooth singer- Smokehouse BBQ (p80). songwriter ahead of his visit to Eat & Drink Reviews, listings, happy China this month (p32). If you’ve hour deals and more never belted out the words, “Hello, is it me you’re looking for?” at KTV, then Bruno Mars might be more to your taste – you can read our chat with him on p30.

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Don’t slip in Potty training the subway Firefighters had to be called after A 35-year-old office worker was a Shenzhen man wedged his found dead at the entrance to entire arm down a toilet trying to a station, after retrieve his glasses. The 35-year- collapsing and lying there for 50 old office manager, surnamed minutes. Liang Ya, a manager Zheng, was taking a shower in at IBM, reportedly fainted on Take me back to old Canton his apartment on March 6, when the morning of February 17 he dropped his spectacles down near Exit C of Shui Wan Station Many expats wonder why Guangzhou isn’t called by its former (and the loo. He managed to retrieve on the line. She lay on more recognizable) name of Canton. The debate was brought to the his eyewear, but his limb became the ground for almost an hour Guangzhou People’s Congress recently, when a deputy suggested a stuck. After crying for help for before passersby sought out sub- name change would help in building the city’s image as an international three and a half hours, one of way staff, who called the police metropolis. Deputy Jianwei pointed out that the name Canton was Zheng's neighbors eventually and emergency services. During known around the world for 200 years previously and that it would make heard him and contacted the that time, six people walked past sense considering the language spoken across is known as emergency services. The bath- her unconscious body without ‘.’ On paper, Guangzhou has always been Guangzhou. The city room's small size initially present- checking to see if she was okay. may have developed a global reputation as Canton, but it was never of- ed difficulties for the firefighters, Liang had died by the time an ficially deemed that. The origin of the name Canton is unknown, but is who had to break the toilet to ambulance arrived. believed to be based on a Portuguese mispronunciation. free Zheng.

Undy-handed No way three A woman living in Shenzhen's way Longgang district became so sick Guangzhou police conducted a of a panty thief making off with late night raid on an adult ‘club’ her underwear that she set up a in a rented apartment in Tianhe, hidden camera to catch him in according to state media. Thirteen the act. In the , a young man men were caught in the late-night with dyed red hair is seen jump- bust, some not fully clothed, ing up to reach undergarments and taken into police detention. hanging out to dry; he then sniffs Since December, the organizer, and rubs the panties on his face. a 37-year-old from Chongqing According to the woman who set surnamed Wang, has used social up the camera, surnamed Lin, the media to organize men seeking knicker bandit has been plaguing various sexual experiences. In residents in the area for years. two months, approximately 2,800 Lin estimated over 300 pairs of middle-class people visited the undies had been stolen from her Tianhe apartment. Gay sex has and other residents, costing her a been legal in China since 1997, fortune in lingerie bills. but the state has banned what it calls ‘group licentiousness,' mean- ing consensual sex involving at least three people can result in up to five years of imprisonment. Put that in your pipe A crackdown by police in Shenzhen on smoking in public places resulted in 37 people being fined on March 11. The raids took place a week after authorities in the city introduced tough new anti-smoking regulations. The majority of offenders were found in restaurants and hospitals, ac- cording to the Guangzhou Daily, and were each fined RMB50, the lowest penalty under the new rules.

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April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 11 CITY Lead Taxi! How to hail a cab the clever way BY Lena Gidwani and Will Wu

Taxi-hailing applications started to emerge in China Didi Dache 嘀嘀打车 at the end of 2011, when YaoYao Taxi launched YaoYao Zhaoche ( 摇摇招 ) acked by Tencent Tech Make a Reservation (预约用车), in Beijing. Since then, a Group with a US$100 in which you type in your cur- great number of taxi apps Bmillion round of fund- rent location, the destination have sprung up in Chinese ing, Didi Dache, loosely trans- and the booking time (at least metropolises – to date, lated as ‘Beep, Beep, Catch a 30 minutes before); and I Need there are over 50 in the Cab,’ debuted in Beijing on a Taxi Now (现在用车), in which market, with investments September 9, 2012. In less you are required to leave a voice in the millions pumped than two years, this app has message describing your loca- come to 32 cities, including tion and destination in Chinese. into development over the Guangzhou and Shenzhen, Once your request is actioned, last two years. and claims to have a 60 per- a message with the taxi number cent market share, with 20 mil- and taxi driver’s name will be While these handy tools lion registered users and over sent to you. generate huge profits for 350,000 drivers. some, they’ve also caused After successfully getting into plenty of problems for In order to bring in more users, the taxi, users can pay via a certain amount of subsidiza- WeChat’s My Bankcard interface others. The major dispute tion is given to both drivers and receive RMB12-20 back each is that such apps allow and customers per order. After ride. The upper limits of this sub- customers and drivers registering with your mobile, sidy policy are RMB30 for users to break through the you are given two main options: and RMB50 for drivers per day. government’s price control due to the incentive schemes carried out by operators. Customers 快的打车 who use these digital Kuaidi Dache products are rewarded in many ways, like refunds to he biggest competitor similar user procedure to Didi owned by Alibaba, payment bank accounts or mobile of Didi Dache is Kuaidi Dache, Kuaidi is proud of its for taxi fare is done through phones. TDache, a taxi-booking speed in answering calls – us- Alipay. app owned by Alibaba. Started ers receive responses within 60 On the other hand, taxi in June of 2012 in Hangzhou, seconds. In a clear act of one- Kuaidi Dache managed to upmanship, Kuaidi announced drivers too can receive garner over 100,000 registered an incentive scheme earlier subsidies of up to users in just eight months and this year that always offers one RMB100. As a result, many has now launched its service yuan more in cash returns than municipal governments in 45 cities in China. With a its major rival. As the app is have banned taxi apps. Drivers in Shenzhen, for instance, are forbidden to use them during rush hours to lessen the burden on regular hailers.

It’s obvious that for these apps to exist in the transport ecosystem, authorities must seek to strike a balance between their usefulness and the lack of accountability. For now, however, here are three of the most popular if you don’t fancy your chances on the mean streets.

12 April 2014 //www.thatsmags.com Color Coding

Know your taxi companies For those of you who abhor flailing your arms around trying to attract a cabbie in Guangzhou, you’re not alone. The rest of us car-less transients have also walked in the rain and fought our way through hordes of other desperate travelers, with plenty a story to tell about our cab horrors. From spit backs to convoluted rides, the tales can be endlessly horrifying. But take it down a notch and remember that RMB10 gets you a cool 2-ish kilometers – plus, there are more than 16,000 cars out there, all waiting for a piece of your business. Here’s a color-coded guide to hailing a taxi. Yellow, yellow, a smart fellow The most popular and favored of all, yellow taxis are owned by Guangjun Group and are driven primarily by locals who are familiar with the city. They are also highly noted for their service standards, modern fleet and efficient management. Their ‘star’ service, which started in 2002, gives ratings Uber 优步 to their drivers; five stars is the highest level a taxi can attain. Taxi drivers must be able to speak 50 everyday English ber, the San Francisco- though at a greater cost. sentences to gain four stars and 60 phrases based start-up with a for five. During the Canton Fair, passengers can receive Upopular app-connected Uber’s efforts got a boost free interpretation services provided by Guangjun Call private car and limousine recently with the addition Center. Since the start of the year, 100 Guangjun taxies are service, now has a Chinese of Alibaba's Alipay service. equipped with 4G Wi-Fi. name. Youbu, loosely translated Previously, users could use only as ‘A Great Step Forward,’ is credit cards to settle payment. Red and blue, they’ll do hoping to challenge existing Uber’s drivers wear suits and With a solid reputation, red and blue domestic operations with a open doors for customers, and cabs are generally clean and serviced more polished users are allocated a vehicle by local and migrant drivers who are service – from a selection that includes comparatively familiar with the city’s the Mercedes S-Class, Audi roads. During the Asian Paralympic A8 and BMW 7 series, all for Games in 2010, the Baiyun Group a minimum fare of introduced 100 London-style cabs RMB17. to help the disabled. Currently, these doppelgangers are only available for on- call services and do not search for clients like other cabs, since they consume more gas. The golds and light greens are a good bunch too, but harder to find than the more common reds and blues. Blue and orange taxis are owned by the Baiyun Group, red taxis by the Jiaotong Group, light green by the Tianhu Group and gold taxis by the Suimeng Group. Green, green, not tidy or clean High numbers of complaints, lack of trust and lower service standards have resulted in green cabs losing favor with the locals. Owned by various small, independent companies, the greens are often a surly bunch and are at their worst during peak hours. But as they say, beggars can’t be choosers… just take precautions and always get a receipt (that’s ‘fapiao’ 发票 for the Mandarin initiates). Though the service may not be pleasant, green taxis have the most amusing of messages after you pay for the fare. Perhaps a new voice recording is in order…

April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 13 CITY Feature We Can Rebuild You Stem Cell Tourism Comes to China by oscar Holland

ambitions,” according to deputy head of the Chinese Hospital Association’s legal department, Zheng Xueqian.

But although few researchers in the West deny the potential of these strands of medicine, the lack of information about their long-term effects has led to regulatory caution. There remains a huge amount of uncertainty about the safety and efficacy of the types of procedures being car- ried out in China.

Posing as a patient with a spinal chord injury and paralysis, That’s approached the Hope Hospital in Zhuhai, Guangdong, provid- ing less than 50 words about our condition and symptoms. The local, non-Government-affiliated hospital responded within hours, recommending “rapid treatment” and claiming that stem cells onsigned to a wheelchair and physical therapy to direct the provide the “only chance to cure and rapidly losing motor cells to areas where they could Stem cell spinal chord injury.” Cfunctions, 9-year-old Kara begin to repair and repopulate. Anderson, who suffers from cer- The improvements exceeded even treatment is very For US$26,000 the hospital ebral palsy, faced an uncertain the most optimistic of expecta- suggested a three-week inpa- future in her native US. With tions, according to Mair, who ac- unlikely to be tient program with a series of doctors recommending invasive companied his niece to China. eight lumbar, intravenous and surgery that would sever tendons, clinically tested or intramuscle injections. The cor- nerves and ligaments to help “Since [Kara’s] treatment she now respondence claims that 85 restore mobility, her family began has independent use of her left proven, despite percent of such patients saw a searching overseas for alterna- arm and can use her hand for “dramatic reduction in symptoms” tives. most major motor functions,” he what some clinics in two to three weeks, with the explains. “She only uses a single other 15 percent experiencing After months of research, her un- crutch to get around and, on oc- may claim improvements within two to three cle David Mair, who is also CEO of casion, doesn’t use one at all. She months. Collectively, this implies a medical tourism company, sug- can’t thread a needle but then a 100 percent success rate for an gested stem cell therapy in China. again, neither can I. dystrophy, procedures which re- unproven and potentially danger- This largely experimental field of main in the early stages of clinical ous treatment which is still being medicine uses undifferentiated (or “She has improved coordination trials in the US and Europe. tested on animals in the US. “blank”) cells that can take on the and motor skills. The only down- functions of depleted or damaged side is that in the four years since Figures showing the scale of After expressing concerns about cell lines and repopulate within treatment she’s needed to have medical tourism are difficult to the safety of the procedure, That’s’ the patient’s body. While many her glasses replaced three times, verify, but one of Beijing’s most fictional patient was assured that stem cell treatments remain years, but that is only because of im- well-known clinics, the Wu there are “absolutely no side if not decades away from being provements in her vision.” Medical Center, claims to have effect” (sic). The hospital also as- approved as safe in the West, treated 2,800 patients over the sured us that stem cell treatments a combination of more lenient While medical tourism for ad- past six years, of whom 96 per- were “safe for all age and many regulations and a distinctly differ- vanced treatments has tradition- cent were from abroad. China diseases” and that there would ent model of medical ethics has ally seen people traveling to the has emerged as the most popular be “no drug reaction [and] no dis- seen a surge of these advanced West for the latest technology and destination for those unable to comfort.” When questioned about procedures in China over the past leading physicians, the flow of receive stem cell treatments at the legal status, we were assured decade. patients is reversed in the field of home. It is believed to account that delays in global clinical tri- stem cell medicine. In 2010 it was for 86 percent of the world’s stem als were only the result of the US With her options limited at home, estimated that there were over cell tourism. being “entangled in politics and Anderson traveled to a medical 200 clinics and hospitals across public misunderstanding.” center in Beijing where she was China administering experimental Scientists and doctors whose ac- injected with approximately 50 treatments for a range of chronic tivities are restricted in the West But caution in the West is largely million stem cells harvested from and degenerative conditions, are also believed to be moving to the result of medical, not political, umbilical chords. The treatment including Parkinson’s disease, China “in the hope of carrying out concerns, argues Keith Pollard, the was combined with medication multiple sclerosis and muscular their research and realizing their CEO of Intuition Communications,

14 April 2014 //www.thatsmags.com publisher behind the titles much.” Hospital Association’s Zheng International Medical Travel Xueqian. Journal and Treatment Abroad. The effectiveness of such thera- Dr Quinlan pies to treat autism remains in “Before 2012, the whole has himself undergone anti- “The treatment is very unlikely question in Western medical cir- industry was out of control aging treatment to be clinically tested or proven, cles. There are, however, a limited because of a lack of regula- to "rejuvenate and despite what some clinics may number of other well-tested stem tion and supervision,” she says. replenish" depleted cells claim,” he explains. cell treatments available in the US “Then in 2012, guidelines were and Europe, and bone marrow released and a crackdown was To highlight the risks of unproven stem cells have been used against implemented. and loosely regulated treatments, leukemia for over 30 years. But Pollard cites the example of a without stringent regulations on “But although there are now staffed by foreign doctors. British family that made contact new therapies’ administration, guidelines, it is difficult to moni- with Treatment Abroad after there are fears that patients may tor which treatments go against But the existing guidelines dif- traveling to a local Beijing clinic be at risk. Europe’s largest stem regulation. Without a defined fer depending on how the stem with their severely autistic son. cell clinic, the XCell Center in law, the line between what cells are sourced. Director at They spent over RMB20,000 on a Germany, which exploited a legal can and cannot be done is very the Beijing Puhua International month-long program which saw loophole to charge patients for vague.” Hospital, Dr James Quinlan, has the 4-year-old receive daily injec- experimental trials, was shut in been working with a medical tions for a glucose drip and four May 2011 when a baby died after A debate on whether stem cells team in South Korea to treat spinal injections of stem cells. The receiving an injection to the brain. qualify as drug therapies or severe joint problems with stem therapy had no discernible effect, medical technologies has also cells harvested from patients’ and because the boy had been Chinese authorities are not oblivi- created uncertainty around which own belly fat, rather than donor taken into a private room for the ous to the dangers. Far from it. department will be responsible umbilical chords or embryos. He injections to be administered, his New, stricter guidelines emerged for regulation. The Ministry of plans to launch the therapy com- parents remain uncertain as to amid concerns about patient Health and the China Food and mercially in China this year. whether he even received the full safety and the proliferation of lo- Drug Administration (CFDA) are treatment. cal, unlicensed clinics using medi- jointly preparing more concrete Currently, patients with dam- cal trials for commercial gain. and enforceable laws, but Zheng aged cartilage in their knees or Although the parents were not In 2012, the Ministry of Health says that it will “definitely take hips often face complete joint willing to talk further about their halted unapproved treatments a very long time.” In the mean- replacements, major surgical pro- ordeal, Pollard reports them and trials, and stopped accepting time, unproven therapies are still cedures that the American doctor telling him: “We have lost our new applications for stem cell openly promoted and carried out describes as “barbaric.” He claims money, and our child suffered so programs, explains the Chinese by local clinics, many of which are that the new treatment can re-

April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 15 CITY Feature grow cartilage and delay, perhaps ity of being able to grow new or- such as Alzheimer’s disease, have indefinitely, the need for surgery. China is the last gans. If you’re flexible about how the potential to substantially you define life it could be infinite,” reduce the imminent burden Quinlan’s research places global frontier, the last he says, although his main con- on Chinese healthcare services. demand somewhere between cern is having time to complete Therapies claiming to help pa- heart disease and diabetes. free country the 20 years of unfinished work tients produce insulin could also Critical of the “conservative” ap- that he hopes lies ahead. provide a more affordable way to proach to clinical trials in the deal with the West, he believes that China’s [stem cell therapies] are not sold Regardless of whether the future reported 114 million Chinese medical mindset benefits from its to patients as experimental and of the field lies in immortality or people suffering from diabetes. patient-centric pragmatism. unproven treatments,” he says. not, it is widely considered to be “They are promoted and sold as promising. It is a future that may Differing medical ethics of- “One of the reasons I came to safe, effective treatments which soon come to be led by China, a fers China a unique advantage China was to try and take part in deliver a miracle cure. The patient possibility that the government over the West in this regard. things that make a difference,” he is not given the whole truth.” is embracing, according to re- Controversy, particularly in the US, explains. “[China] is the last fron- searcher at the RIKEN Center for is often centered around the crea- tier, the last free country. But one patient who is well versed Developmental Biology, Doug Sipp. tion, and subsequent destruction, on the risks and benefits is Dr. of human embryos to harvest “We have a thousand patients Quinlan himself. While in China “The Chinese government has stem cells. Religious concerns who have been [treated] using he has undergone anti-aging stem been interested in expanding inno- and the pro-life movement have this technique with a 90 percent cell treatment which he believes vative sectors of the Chinese econ- stalled the progress of many success rate. The point is the stuff may prolong his lifespan through omy, including biotechnology,” strands of research. But Chinese works. It works without significant the cells’ ability to “rejuvenate he says. “For more than a decade culture does not bestow moral complications and it’s predictable and replenish” the body. He now, stem cells have been consid- value on embryos in the same and it’s do-able. We don’t really claims that celebrities and lead- ered to be one of the hottest fields manner. In Confucian thought, life need to wait for someone else to ing figures in the Chinese medical in biomedical research, so China begins with birth, not conception. say that it works to know it works. community have also undergone has invested – like many other It’s self-evident. the therapy. countries in Europe and elsewhere This may prove significant. – in a concentrated fashion.” Although not all treatments rely “If I kick a rock my foot will hurt. “As our cell lines wind down and on fetal cells, they are believed to I don’t need the FDA [Food and peter out, so do we,” he explains. While the sums involved may have huge potential due to their Drug Administration in the US] to “We can repopulate [them with] remain modest compared to the ability to take on the behavior of tell me that. We know from many, cells that can look around, adapt, US, the Government-affiliated other cell types (unlike many adult many patients that we have a fit in and repopulate with fresh National Natural Science stem cells that are limited to the technique that can help hundreds genetic material. I can produce Foundation of China funded 226 functions of their tissue of origin). of thousands of people in China, stem cells but they are in their stem cell projects between 2009 China’s comparatively pragmatic let alone worldwide. 60s. How nice to have stem cells and 2011 . This number rose to attitude toward this moral quan- that are zero.” over 600 in 2012 alone. dary has seen it escalate its focus “If you need prospective human in this area of research. data you’re going to be waiting, Coupled with our growing The financial gains for Chinese not until hell freezes over but understanding of how to ma- firms could be vast. The global The ethical question this poses is until it gets pretty chilly, to get nipulate human genetics, these stem cell market is estimated to just one of many facing China’s information that’s approved and advances could ultimately justify reach US$120 billion by 2018. biotechnology sector and soci- publicly sanctioned for clinical use Dr Quinlan’s belief that stem cells But besides economic incen- ety at large. Opinion is likely to [in the West],” he says. represent “one of the most impor- tives, state backing for research remain divided over whether the tant revolutions in the history of and development may also be industry represents a dangerous A 32-year-old American patient, medicine.” motivated by the public health “wild East” or the future home Albert, who would only give his challenges posed by a large and of the most promising develop- first name, said: “Given my young “With stem cells and genetic engi- aging population. Treatments for ments in the history of modern age, [the cartilage] procedure was neering you will have the possibil- conditions affecting the elderly, medicine. life changing for me.” He recom- mended the treatment to other patients in his position, telling us that “there are so many things that can go wrong with a total hip replacement.”

But the moral dilemma of wheth- er patients with serious condi- tions should have the right to try experimental treatments is less straightforward if they are sold as effective and proven. A number of unlicensed medical centers’ web- sites across China are littered with unverifiable data on success rates and patient testimonials laden with words like “hope” that argu- ably exploit those in desperate circumstances.

The way that stem cell therapies are promoted skews the ethical The lab at Beijing Puhua International Hospital that will shortly be helping patients debate, according to Intuition’s regrow damaged cartilage using stem cells harvested from their own belly fat Keith Pollard. “The problem is that

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18 April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com Six of the Best Hangover cures

Sprite Congee Green tea Researchers at Sun Yat-sen On the surface, congee High in antioxidants, University analyzed 57 different is a pretty simple green tea helps , including herbal dish, but this Chinese detoxify an abused infusions, and carbonated rice porridge has many liver a lot better than beverages. They discovered variations throughout the the self-destructive Sprite actually broke down country. As a solid soup, hair of the dog. It may also help with acetaldehyde (metabolized ethanol) it tackles both causes and headache and nausea. At the very least, faster than other contenders, thus effects of a hangover by rehydrating and the high caffeine content will allow you shortening the length of a hangover. soothing an irritated belly. to walk into the office upright.

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April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 19 life&style Fashion Metallics Time to shine with the metallic trend, shim mering in all shapes and colors. It will - be everywhere this The Hot List season. Runway rundown for the season ahead Pull & Bear mini bag, > www.pullandbear.com BY Marianna Cerini RMB99. Catwalks are confusing places. Look at any runway report for next season (or any season, for that matter) and you’ll likely come away with few clues as to what precisely is supposed to be 'on trend.' Maxi prints are

But here’s the thing: those trends don’t actually have to make a lick of sense. Fashion, being fashion, is meant toup carrythere plentywith white of contradictory garbs. Bomber statements jackets flank – designers tea-length want skirts. you to Sorbet buy their pastels clothes contrast and willmetallic try to hues. display as many trends as possible to appeal to as many customers as they can. To help you navigate this season’s sea of fads, we’ve selected the very best of the spring/summer 2014 runways. How you choose to wear it is entirely down to you. Ugly shoes The most memorable shoes on the spring/summer runways Slip dresses weren't exactly the most aes The spaghetti strap slip dress thetically appealing. We kinda like them. - lo Clueless) has been reworked Bomber jackets Asos shoes, RMB661.05. hugely popular in the 90s (hel- The sporty layering piece > www.asos.com Pretty pastels Topshop, RMB650. gets edgier for spring with >into www.topshop.com desirable throw-on. colorful prints. rainbow of minty green, baby Motel Rocks bomber jacket, pinkGet all and pastel-happy delicate lilac. with Actu a RMB525. ally okay if you mix it with > en.zooq.com bolder pieces. -

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Art-inspired prints Wearable art is going to Lady-like skirts Collarless coats be all the rage this season The key layering piece for be everywhere. Pair them with a – Tea-length hemlines are going to garments, impressionistic spring: streamlined, collar crop tee to make you look taller. think paint-splattered less and ultra chic. - > www.hm.com florals and pop motifs. > www.zara.cn H&M flared skirt, RMB499. Zara coat, RMB899. Cos, RMB790 20 April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com Espadrilles The footwear of choice for the discerning, stylish boy. Pair them with a suit and you'll be the ultimate dapper gentleman.

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Stripy everything It's horizontal patterns all the way for the next Flower power few months. Embrace it. Floral prints were every whereTis' the on season the runways to flower for up. Gap short-sleeve shirt, spring/summer 2014. Go- > www.gap.cn RMB349. subtle or completely bold. Zara Man print shirt,

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Ted Baker chinos, RMB1,149. April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 21 life&style TCM CORDYCEPS The ALLURE of THE GOLDEN WORM BY Jane Kent, Photo BY Peng Cheng Noticed some stores popping soared through the subsequent up lately selling what looks (at three decades as popularity first glance) to be just jewelry, grew alongside scarcity. Now, but with the very non-jewelry one pound of large, high-quality name of ‘Very Grass?’ One of specimens can retail for over these shops has even appeared US$50,000. The rising precious- on Xingsheng Lu, sandwiched ness has altered the perception between two bars. Wander in of cordyceps as mere medicine: and one of the well-heeled staff it has become a status symbol. will be happy to unlock the glass No longer just in a drawer be- case, remove a little wooden side other TCM items, this is why box and open the lid to reveal... cordyceps are now locked away a twig... with a horn. Meet in the cases of luxe shops play- cordyceps, whose otherworldly ing up to the newfound stature. appearance matches the near- miraculous powers bestowed As prices continue upwards, it upon them. portends that they may become less accessible to those without In the Tibetan Autonomous piles of cash – and in turn, their Region, they have been known multitude of uses may not be as ‘yartsa gunba’ since the 15th taken advantage of as readily. Dr century, which means ‘summer Xu notes that it traditionally has grass, winter worm.’ In English, been used as a tonic for the el- they were previously called sim- derly. “Some of our old doctors ply ‘caterpillar fungus,’ and then who felt tired at work, it made renamed ‘cordyceps,’ meaning them feel better,” he says. Soon, ‘club head,’ referring to the these same people may find mushroom protruding from the their penchant for cordyceps a little guy’s forehead. little too expensive to pursue.

So what are these freaks of na- ture? They are a type of ghost moth found in the Tibetan pla- How to eat teaus. Each year, their bodies They are a bizarre merging, a How exactly does one ingest are taken over by a type of fun- these wonder worms? gus, eventually killing them but flora and fauna Frankenstein Options are plentiful. Dr Xu leaving the exoskeleton intact. recommends you “separate They are a bizarre merging, a it into two parts, wash it, flora and fauna Frankenstein. In centuries, for specific ailments, helpful to those who are sub- sterilize it and chew it” if the spring, a horn sprouts from general well-being, and, of healthy, working under great you want to cut to the chase, the forehead and what has been course, libido. pressure and having symptoms or soak it into alcohol for 90 dubbed the ‘Tibetan gold rush’ such as pain in the waist, forget- days to make yao jiu wine. begins. Many local residents Dr Xu Longyu is one of the chief fulness, impotence and feeling spend May and June inching doctors of Shenzhen Wuzhou increasingly tired.” Our Eur Am doctor suggests across the slopes on their bel- Hospital of Integrated Chinese some ways to refine the lies, eyes in the grass, plucking and Medicine and has nearly While there is no Western cordyceps into something the critters from the soil. The 50 years of clinical experience. scientific evidence supporting more palatable: work is tedious, but the pay-off He says he prescribes cordyceps the benefits of cordyceps, they is massive: larger cordyceps can for “middle- to terminal-stage are a cornerstone of traditional Grind cordyceps into be sold for as much as twice and chronic lung diseases like Chinese medicine and a very 1 powder and take 0.5 to their weight in gold. TB, insufficient pulmonary func- valuable commodity. 1 gram of the powder with tions, lung failure, emphysema, warm water before breakfast. The medicinal properties of pulmonary heart disease, renal With outsized demand and the cordyceps have been touted for diseases, mild- to middle-stage lure of giant price tags, concern Soak 3 to 6 grams renal insufficiency, and benign has been raised that without a 2 of cordyceps into 30 and mild malignant tumors.” more sustainable harvesting ap- milliliters of water for 20 proach, the grasses are going minutes. Then stew the Cordyceps are especially useful to be picked clean. Harvesters cordyceps with the water for in recovery periods after chemo- are encouraged to leave smaller 20 minutes. Drink the water therapy, according to a doctor cordyceps to grow, but with the and eat the cordyceps. from Guangzhou’s Eur Am knowledge that even little ones Medical Center, or for “patients can make a significant difference in Add a small amount of having a deficiency of Yang – a family’s income, it’s hard to resist. 3 cordyceps (3 grams per symptoms including coughing, person) in meat soup during Kids leave school for two months to asthma and weak immunity… In the 1970s, one cordyceps stewing. search for cordyceps A small amount of cordyceps is went for a few dollars. The cost

22 April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 23 life&style travel Istanbul A feast fit for an empire By Monica Liau

Spices and teas sold by open air vendors

Luscious kaymak, or clotted cream, with honeycomb at the Inebolu Market

Drawing from a complex past, Istanbul cuisine speaks in voices that are sometimes clear and other times A rainbow of olives at the Fatih Market peppered with a perplexing humor

stanbul author Orhan Pamuk gives them depth.” In one restaurant, Ficcin, we In wintertime, men push copper once wrote that his home- found a magnificent chicken samovars down winding cob- I town is immured in a sense The city’s cuisine is as dense soup laced with paprika, made bled streets hawking sahlep, an of huzun, or melancholy – a word and lyrical as Pamuk’s meta- by Circassians – a people from a -like drink made of milk denoting hopeless depression phor. Drawing from a complex region along the northeast of the and ground orchid root: silky, unc- in English, while taking on fierce past, it speaks in voices that are Black Sea – whose ancestors ar- tuous and bolstering against the profundity in Turkish. Built on mil- sometimes clear and other times rived by the millions in the 1860s damp. Most vendors come from a lennia of history, the city and its peppered with a perplexing - and whose women were highly single village nicknamed Sutculer citizens look forward while shad- mor. Straddling the cultural and sought after in harems due to or ‘Milkmen’ – as that is what ows of Constantinople and the physical crossroads of Asia and their beauty and wit. many of the men migrated to crumbled Ottoman Empire darken Europe, the food pulls elements Istanbul to deliver before sahlep. every corner. From this, the Nobel from foreign cultures, bygone At another eatery, Sultanahmet They live in Istanbul to sell their Prize winner says, they draw on eras and the diverse regions of Koftecisi, men have long labored refreshments and return to their “an ache that saves our souls and Turkey itself. over open flames, turning out families when the season turns. perfect, savory lamb meat balls and a white bean salad across At its base, Istanbullu dishes draw from the Hagia Sophia. In a des- vibrancy from beautiful domestic sert shop, we scratched our head produce and dairy products. The over a sticky-sweet pudding laced bounties of weekly open air ba- with ribbons of chicken (tavuk zaars are breathtaking, and the göğsü), a traditional delicacy from Inebolu Market is one of the best. the Middle Ages made popular in Every Saturday evening, farm- the Topkapi Palace, the opulent ers set off from the small town residence of the Ottoman Sultans of Inebolu on the Black Sea and for almost 400 years. Later, rounds drive 11 hours through the night, of inky eggplant, candied to vehicles piled high. Arriving in crystal-like consistency and served Istanbul in the wee Sunday hours, with ice cream, had us reconsider- they set up in a ramshackle neigh- ing the role of nightshades. borhood of Kasimpaşa.

24 April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com and Greek yogurt. Ludicrously deli- Kaymak taunts cious at breakfast with bread and honey, it taunts the eater to fill their the eater to fill belly long after hunger is sated. their belly long Moving to Wednesdays, the biggest market in the city springs up at the after hunger is foot of the Fatih Mosque, packing in 2,500 peddlers whose stalls radiate sated into the warped row house lanes of the conservative Muslim neighbor- hood. In addition to shoes, clothing Old aunties and young foodies alike and Tupperware, you can sift through flock in early to peruse the wares. pink-blushing olives and shapely A grizzled grandpa sells green- cheeses, some pulled so they resem- tinted olive oil which smells of the ble grown-up string cheese, others Mediterranean and hands us a bou- sharp and studded with tart greens. quet of flowers after our purchase. Pumpkins scream neon orange. Pickled Sturdy women in flowered head young plums pucker the lips. Piles of scarves preside over tubs of concen- spinach are so darkly green they suck trated tomato and red pepper pastes, light from the surrounding air. a spoonful of which seems to fit in all the flavors of sunshine and summer It goes on. And on. bounty. To experience the produce in action, Mustachioed men stand behind drip- dive into mezzes: small appetizers ping honey comb, so golden as to served with bread that start – and in appear black, and towers of kaymak, our case, sometimes comprise – every a clotted cream somewhere between meal. An eating tradition also found in the texture of whipped marscapone Greece, offerings are ever changing.

Istanbul Eats

If you’re not sure where to start on the Istanbul culinary scene, a tour run by Ansel Mullins and the team behind Istanbul Eats is the perfect way to get your bearings. Offering intensive six-hour food and history excursions, the company helps you dive into the cuisine and better understand its building blocks. The amount of food is generous. In the ‘Two Markets, Two Continents’ walk, you’ll have a chance to have a traditional breakfast, learn about candy, taste delicious mussels stuffed with rice, sip Turkish coffee and explore new neighborhoods along the way. By the ending of baklava, you’ll be stuffed full of food and new knowledge that will help guide you the rest of your trip.

// US$125/person, tours generally run from 9.30am to 3pm. For more info on tours and restaurants around town, visit www.culinarybackstreets.com

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A view of Galata tower, built in 1348, rising up from the Beyoglu district

You may find smoky bites of eggplant whipped into clouds, Dive into mezzes: shredded pumpkin folded with tangy yogurt, massive artichoke small appetizers hearts poached in olive oil or whitefish preserved in vinegar served with and a green parsley pesto. In a surprising turn of events, we bread that start were once served hot hummus, bubbling and sexy in a small – and in our case stone pot. At another meal, we tasted cold zucchini flowers comprise – every stuffed with a delicate mix of cin- namon and sumac-scented rice. meal

Along ferry station wharves, the scales of silver creatures snagged have our hearts broken and need swimming in a light, creamy meal showcasing some of the by rowdy, galoshes-clad fisher- comfort from others.” yogurt – and octopus braised best of their native land – along- men match the sky’s glinting in , she discusses how side bottomless tea – in a mod- patterns over the Golden Horn. While older cooks have kept the students must first learn the ern basement space crowded Their gills, pulled out to denote this tradition of seasonal cook- building blocks of Turkish food, with blond wood tables. Tucked freshness, shine an alarming ery alive, there was a recent before being allowed to contem- into the corner and gorging on vermillion. In colder times, you’ll time when the Istanbullu food porize their trade. Bozdogan also sweet sesame spreads, cucum- find sinuous hamsi, a silky an- scene focused on brand names has a 15-acre farm connected to bers, hard cheeses and gently chovy fried to a crisp on skewers and convenience. According to the Institute three hours outside scrambled eggs baked in a metal street side and eaten whole. Hande Bozdogan, founder of of the city, so the students get pan (menemen), we watch the There may also be fat istavrit – a Istanbul’s Culinary Institute, in a true handle on the concept of crowds around us laughingly mackerel that takes on heft when the 1970s and 80s, all things farm to table cuisine. engaged in consumption, a hip grilled – or lufer, a bluefish with West were in vogue – including mix of tourists and time-worn delicate, salt-tinged flesh. packaged meals and fast food. Aside from the Institute, and residents. maybe in part because of it, In the evenings, crowds gather at However, Bozdogan says there is there is a newer crop of enter- One imagines this could be a grilled fish restaurants like Ney’le a renewed focus on local, fresh prising restaurateurs aiming pretty engaging way forward for Mey’le and raucously consume cuisine. At her school and its to make the traditional cool the Istanbul food scene. In the the catch of the day with bottles connected restaurant, housed in (Bozdogan says that the Turks, eyes of Pamuk, perhaps it would of raki, the smooth, intense anise a five-floor building in Beyoglu like many, can be set in their be a poignant expression of old alcohol supposed to lubricate district, students go through an ways about food and often don’t melding with new. “We are en- conversation. “We are a passion- intensive cooking program that like new things). gaged in a state of mind that is ate people,” says our dinner com- bring them from zero to employ- ultimately as life-affirming as it panion one evening, a Turkish able in six months flat. At Van Khavalti, a group of men is negating,” he once wrote. We resident who gesticulates wildly. from Van (a city can think of nothing else more “We have a saying that raki and Over a light lunch of winter of Iran, and famous for its break- enlightening than a meal such fish is what we eat when we wedding soup – tender lamb fasts) serve up a trendy morning as this.

26 April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com Tea for me Wandering the streets – whether in However, it was coffee that was a local market or upscale shopping most widespread through much of area – you’re likely to bump into a Istanbul’s history. The first city in the hustling man with a hanging tray world to develop a coffee shop culture loaded with delicate fluted glasses as beans poured in from Ethiopia, of black tea. Called cay (pronounced there are records depicting the brac- chai), this is the essence fueling eve- ing brew as far back as 1554, in which ryday activity. grounds and water are carefully boiled over open flames in a copper vessels According to Ansel Mullins, founder before being poured into an espresso of Istanbul Eats, it is a mainstay at all cup. When Sultan Murad IV tried to formal and friendly gatherings, and ban coffee in the 17th century because people drink as many as 10-15 cups a he was afraid of un-monitored anti- day. Every business, be it restaurant or establishment talk, people moved into lighting company, must have access at secret salons. all times. Tea was not widely sipped until the fall Since cay is relatively attention inten- of the Ottoman Empire in the 1930s, sive – it is brewed to incredible bitter- when coffee became so expensive it ness and then diluted to taste – many was saved for special occasions. To fill neighborhoods have a “tea guy,” the void, farmers cultivated cheap tea whose sole purpose is to make the hot that people could drink as often as drinks and deliver them. Some busi- they wanted – one small cup is never nesses order so often, they run direct more than one or two Turkish Lira. Ten wires to tiny stations and yell years ago, coffee slowly made its way orders via intercom. Some tea men back to the streets and you can find supply entire blocks and the cables to brewers and roasters around town their room tangle over each other like who labor over the perfect cup. But a bird's nest. tea remains the king of beverages.

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Drum roll FILM WATCH Last month’s Wave Band Coming to a theater near you… box office Transcendence Rio 2 1. Need for Speed Apr 18 Apr 11 2. RoboCop 3. The Hobbit 2 4. Malavita 5. The Old Cinderella Exclusively contracted to the W Hotel and house band of the opu- Long-time Christopher Nolan This sequel to the 2011 ani- 6. Home Front lent and plush third floor Fei bar, cinematographer Wally Pfister mated hit picks up with Spix’s Wave Band is a funky quartet with makes his directorial debut with macaws Blu (Jesse Eisenberg) 7. Sweet Alibis a repertoire spanning six decades. this sci-fi thriller. Johnny Depp and Jewel (Anne Hathaway) en- stars as Dr Will Caster, an artificial joying domesticated life in Rio 8. Free Birds Made up four Americans, each intelligence researcher obses- de Janeiro with their three chil- from a different state, they are sively working on the world’s dren. However, they’re thrown 9. Frozen styling themselves up as the “feel first self-aware supercomputer. for a loop when they journey food” group of Guangzhou. Lead After he’s shot by a protester, to the wild Amazonian rainfor- 10. Lock Me Up... singers Julianne Costa and Wyn Caster is brought back to life with est. A colorful cast of characters Haygood, guitarist Joe Filipow the help of the powerful com- greets them voiced by stars and drummer-keyboardist Delbert puter. Problems arise once Caster Bruno Mars, Jamie Foxx, bossa Mack all come fresh from their 2.0 starts acting out. Morgan nova pioneer Bebel Gilberto and last stint in Ho Chi Minh City, Freeman and House of Cards’ Kate Andy Garcia. Can they safely get Vietnam. Mara co-star in a film coproduced back home and save the endan- by Beijing’s DMG Entertainment. gered Amazonian habitat while What do the guys think of the To raise attention, Depp will make fending off sadistic Nigel the city itself? “The people are awe- his first visit to the Mainland. cockatoo? some and genuine,” says Costa. Source: MTime.com “Guangzhou really has a California feel to it.” GOSSIP

While paying tribute to legends Jackie’s boy of the world, from the Rolling Stones to Amy Winehouse, the band band brings a welcome touch of audience participation to the city’s Despite a legendary career that’s live gigs. Costa can be seen at the inspired a museum and amuse- front of the stage teaching en- ment park in Shanghai and amored audience members steps Beijing respectively, Jackie Chan to their music. shows no sign of tiring. His new venture – K-pop svengali. Chan The show is fast paced with an introduced his new boy band, equally slick light display and JJCC, last month. The quintet high-fidelity sound system to represents a joining of Asian match. Yet they can also play mel- cultures and will be produced by low and laidback with tracks like Chan and Korean hip-hop artist ‘Put Your Record On’ by Corinne Hyun Jin-young. Bailey Rae.

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28 April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com Transcripted On the shelves Just Out READ “It is partly owing to me that so 1. Need for Speed many of the country’s art troupes The latest in the Royal Asiatic Society’s (RAS) Monograph series shines a spotlight on avant-garde 2. RoboCop have set the Golden Hall as a ven- writer Mu Shiying. Andrew Field translates five of Mu’s short stories in Mu Shuying: China’s Lost Modernist, set 3. The Hobbit 2 ue to have to perform in… the im- in the colorful world of Shanghai’s dancehalls in the 1930s. Mu’s vivid cityscapes marks a break from May 4 4. Malavita portant thing is that we give high- literary giants Lu Xun and Lao She. 5. The Old Cinderella quality performances.” 6. Home Front French architect Paul Veysseyre continues to hold influ- ence in Shanghai where hundreds of his buildings re- 7. Sweet Alibis Song Zuying, one of China’s most famous main. His legacy is fully explored in Spencer Dodington sopranos, reflects on the mixed blessing and Charles Lagrange’s Shanghai’s Art Deco Master. The 8. Free Birds of blazing a trail for Chinese artists to per- coffee table book is based on the Veysseyre family’s form at the Vienna Golden Hall. Song archives, exploring the architect’s life and work creat- 9. Frozen achieved global recognition when she ing many of the former French Concession’s enduring became the first Chinese artist to buildings. 10. Lock Me Up... perform solo on the musical hal- lowed ground in 1993. However, last year over 100 Chinese artists In her debut novel Yellow Papers, Australian writer performed at the venue, willing to Dominique Wilson follows Chen Mu, a 7-year-old sent shell out 20,000-30,000 euros to to America to study following the country’s defeat in rent out the space. Critics have the Opium Wars. Rather than return, he flees to an complained that this trend is Australian mining town where he befriends a local turning the Golden Hall into a who is fascinated by China and eventually ends up in Hall of Gold. Shanghai during its 1920s heyday.

Causing a Scene It's a band gang

While Shenzhen’s music scene ternative folk music, their sound guitar), Ben (sax and synth), isn’t as developed as Shanghai, evokes a slice of America's rural Rita and Rainie (backing vo- Beijing or Guangzhou, it’s cer- side, which is clear from the cals), Kevin (drums) and Slim tainly far from non-existent or twanging melodies, though it (bass). Describing themselves as static. Three bands in Shenzhen doesn’t define them. With a “indie, porn, pop, cute, punk” with completely different positive view of Shenzhen and – quite a heady mix – Friendly sounds are working to raise the the future, these lyrics from Cannons writes and performs profile of what’s going on, do ‘Space Folk Anthem’ perhaps in Mandarin, Cantonese and something other than the cur- best sum up their attitude: English. They keep things on the rent narrow range of pop rock “We’re all here ‘cause we wanna right side of twee with plenty of and , and – above all be, we’re all here ‘cause we’re rawness and stage presence to an eclectic mix that explores – enjoy themselves while giving totally free.” Check out their accompany their melodic tunes. “dynamic syncopation, nostalgic crowds a taste of original music. music on decayingmatters.band- Check out their sound on the- melodies and elements of post camp.com friendlycannons.bandcamp.com rock.” Although lyrics aren’t at Space Folk consists of Americans the forefront of what they do, Charlie (vocals and guitar), Friendly Cannons, or Pao You Pokemon Dad is a rock group Pokemon Dad offers a reflective Adrian (vocals and drums) and in Chinese – that’s ‘friends with comprising four Americans – take on transitioning into the Jon (guitar), Uran from Israel benefits’ to you and I – brings Kevin (drums), Paul (vocals and digital era, life in China and peo- (bass) and Devin from Korea China and America together guitar), Jon (bass) and Greg ple they know. They don’t tailor (vocals and djembe). Playing al- in the form of Jubil (vocals and (vocals and guitar). They play what they do for local crowds and, about their experimental style, Greg says, “People feel our sound is a bit bizarre, but it’s still well received.” Check out their music on pokemondad. bandcamp.com. GM

// All three bands will be playing on April 26 at the Tunnel Rock Show, under the tunnel opposite IKEA, 8188 Beihuan Lu, Nanshan District 南山区北 环路8188号

April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 29 arts lead

Mars Expedition Golden child of pop hits Hong Kong By Marianna Cerini

“I want to write better songs, The son of a Puerto Rican-Jewish Learning a wide repertoire at a The threesome has a firm grip I want to put on better shows, percussionist and a Filipino young age helped the singer be- on the full spectrum of black I want to make better music dancer, Mars (real name Peter come acquainted with the stage, and white pop. Under the part- . I want my next to Gene Hernandez) was born and and develop a versatility of style nership, Mars has produced be better than the first and the raised in Hawaii. At age 4 he that’s been pivotal to his success for Alicia Keys, Justin Bieber, second.” became part of his father’s vari- both in the recording studio and Lil Wayne and Flo Rida, and ety show as a mini Elvis Presley live. His light, soul-influenced penned chart-toppers such as That’s how Bruno Mars responds impersonator. A few years later, voice is an easy fit in a range of CeeLo Green’s game changing when we congratulate him on he went on to portray Michael genres, his style quick to shift ‘F – You’ and B.o.B’s ‘Nothin’ the rapid escalation of his solo Jackson also. The training huge- from fancy footwork routines to on You,’ as well as ‘Billionaire’ career, effectively only launched ly influenced his formative years slow-paced ballads. There’s no by Gym Class Heroes frontman in 2010. The musician, who’s as a performer. place he doesn’t belong. Travie McCoy – a song that saw bringing his Jungle Mars taking center stage for the Tour to Hong Kong on March 29 first time. and 30, doesn’t seem to care for compliments. Kids around me were growing up Then there is a slew of hits from his own repertoire: ‘Just the Way Still, there’s something to be watching Michael Jordan, Joe Montana You Are,’ ‘Grenade’ and, most said for his resolve. In the span recently, ‘Locked Out of Heaven.’ of four years, 28-year-old Mars or Mike Tyson. I was studying Elvis There’s no doubt that he can has reached trailblazing achieve- pen a tune. The process to get ments, becoming the go-to guy Presley, Michael Jackson, James Brown there, however, isn’t as chain- for hip-hop melody and, as of like as it may seem. last year, earning the dubious honor of being the world’s most “Kids around me were growing After moving to to “I don’t sit down and think, pirated artist together with up watching Michael Jordan, pursue a professional musical ‘I’m going to write a song,’” he Rihanna. Joe Montana or Mike Tyson,” he career, an early record deal with says. “Inspiration hits me always says. “I was studying rock stars Motown went nowhere. The unexpectedly: on a plane, when Not that he should worry – Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, experience, however, proved I’m out or just before I go to about that too much – he’s James Brown, the Beatles. That fortuitous for the singer. Mars bed. An idea will suddenly come already got two platinum world fascinated me the most.” met songwriter Philip Lawrence, to my mind, and sometimes I and 18 Grammy nomi- an encounter that eventually manage to turn it into lyrics the nations (including two wins), Does he have a favorite tune landed him a contract at Atlantic next day. Sometimes it’ll take and has sold 68 million singles from the two music legends that Records and got him his first me one year to get something worldwide. Three of them are shaped his musical education? break into the industry as a pro- real out of it. You can’t force counted amongst the best- He ponders… “I’m going to go ducer with the Smeezingtons, creativeness.” selling singles of all time. The with ‘Dirty Diana’ for Michael a production company he co- man is definitely doing some- and ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ from founded with Lawrence and fel- The Smeezingtons produced thing right. Elvis.” low partner Ari Levine in 2009. his debut album, Doo-Wops &

30 April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com Hooligans, back in 2010. An ef- Last year it was Beyonce, the ing in freezing cold weather. fortless example of pop song Sometimes it’ll year before Madonna. In this craft, it earned a nomination respect, Mars might have looked “There were a lot of factors that for album of the year in the take me one year like an odd choice. Electing to were working against us, but it US, winning generally positive have him share the stage with turned out to be a lot of fun. It’s reviews for what Entertainment to get something guest performers the Red Hot something I’ll carry with me for- Weekly described as “instant- Chili Peppers may have been ever, the opportunity to one day access melodies” and “sly real out an idea. even more unusual. But his per- tell my kids that Dad performed snatches of dance-floor swag- formance paid off. at the Super Bowl.” ger.” It also sold more than You can’t force six million copies worldwide, The singer – who was also the As he prepares to hit China, he catapulting Mars into the upper creativeness first artist in 10 years to headline is “excited simply to be there. I echelons of pop. before turning 30 – launched haven’t spent much time in Asia a kinetic entertainment assault – though growing up in Hawaii, Two years later, Unorthodox than the breezy Hooligans, of- that certainly left an impression I have always been surrounded Jukebox was released. This im- fers more than clinically perfect – to some positive, to others by Asian culture, I relate to it – peccably made and compulsively song craft, and unsurprisingly, rather too safe. The New York so I’m really going to be taking listenable sophomore effort – its lead single and number one Times stated that Mars’ lack advantage of this opportunity. five million copies sold around hit, ‘Locked Out of Heaven,’ of tabloid appearances and Then, of course, I’m keen to per- the globe, and counting – fea- was nominated for Song and fragrance deals kept him from form in front of an audience so tures producers extraordinaire Record of the Year at the 2014 being a household name. The very new to me.” Mark Ronson and Jeff Bhasker Grammys. Guardian criticized him for deliv- among its collaborators. ering “slick, unmemorable pop, Enjoying the present, he says, On the wave of such success, ruffled only by his big, fratty is all he wants to do right now. “Mark and Jeff are good Mars was asked to perform at brothers.” “I have been on tour for a while friends,” says Mars. “They are this year’s Super Bowl Halftime now, and I still have some more good buddies of mine, but also Show, the most illustrious gig in Mars sneers at his detractors. to go after Asia. It’s important my favorite producers out there pop – so much so, that no ap- “The Super Bowl has really that I don’t burn out. I have to today. I’m constantly going back pearance fee is granted to the become this huge pop culture keep my music sacred, so that and forth with them, thinking performers: payment comes in event for any artist to land, so when I’m ready, it’ll be ready too.” about the next step and what the form of exposure. it really was an honor to play we can do together.” there. At the same time, there’s // March 29-30, 8pm, HKD588- It’s a slot that demands an es- a lot of pressure involved – of 1,088. AsiaWorld-Expo Area (www. The album, thematically darker tablished star with epic wattage. pleasing the audience, of play- hkticketing.com)

April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 31 arts In Their Own Words Lionel Richie highlights from our huge online interview By Ned Kelly, photo by liva koziola

On the Jackson 5… met him. He walks in the room Of course it was a joke to us, and goes, “Oh my god! It’s we said: “Guys, we don’t want Lionel Richie – man, I got all to hurt these little kids, so don’t your records.” He said, “I fol- play too hard, let’s play kind of lowed you throughout your soft.” Then these guys came on career.” He started calling out all stage and we thought we were my career points. I said “Stop! watching some midgets – they That’s my line to you!” were so professional at age 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. I mean, forget about it. On being a On Micheal Jackson… grandfather… He was the lead singer of the I did The Voice down in group, I was the lead singer of Australia, and Joel [Madden, my group. Each kid adopted husband of Richie’s daughter their place in the band and so Nicole] is one of the judges Michael and I became really down there and I remember close. He was a kid. And then, [granddaughter] Harlow and as happens with all child stars, [grandson] Sparrow were sitting he became this teenager, and there and I went on stage and for about four years, it died. All the audience were all scream- the rest of the people moved ing at me and Sparrow said to on and of course he had to find Nicole, “What’s Papa doing on his new identity as a young stage with Daddy?” (laughs) adult. So when he came with “Pop Pop’s a singer.” “He is?” the Jackson Family with ‘Can You Feel It’ it was just smoking. Can you imagine, the door Then he took off with Off The opens and two people will Wall. That’s the end of the ball run in the room, they don’t game. know anything about the Commodores, they don’t know anything about the 80s, they On the early song missed the 90s – they missed everything. They don’t know writing days… anything except, ‘Chase me I didn’t know what the heck I Papa,’ and that’s a blessing. You was doing, because – remem- know, it’s one of those things ber now – I can’t read or write where it’s a genuine love affair music and I wasn’t the lead and I have more fun with these singer of the Commodores: I two crazy people… was the greatest horn holder he living legend that is Lionel ‘All that ever lived. I could twirl it, I Night Long’ Richie has a show at the could dance with it, I could do On his kids… everything in the world with it. Mercedes-Benz Arena on April 8, and You know, so I’m working really Then I hit three notes – da dada, T hard now to prove myself to my da dada. Back then that’s all you we managed to meet up with him for an family. Because even my kids – I needed. I kind of discovered extensive four-part interview you can find at mean, Miles and Sophie – they the writing part of it while be- missed the Commodores and ing in the Commodores so it’s a lionelrichie.thatsmags.com. Here are just a few they missed the 80s. They didn’t pretty special period there – by of the highlights… show up until the 90s. So I got the time I got to ‘Three Times a a family walking around me go- Lady,’ I knew what I was doing. ing, “There’s Dad hanging out There’s a time when the bell Mandela – I had a chance to going to stay. One group had his again on stage…” “What do you goes off, you go, “Okay, I know meet. He came to LA when he clothing – you know, he’s been mean hanging out – I’m Lionel what I’m doing here.” was just released from prison, in prison, he’s going to be on Richie, get over it!” and Quincy [Jones, legendary re- television. So I was the clothing cord producer] called us in and department, I was the man who // Lionel Richie hits Shanghai's On Nelson Mandela… we all had assignments. went… “Let’s find the clothes!” Mercedes-Benz Arena on April 8, I had a relationship with him. I RMB380-2,500. 1200 Shibo Dadao, knew him, you know? I didn’t One group was to get the planes by Shangnan Lu 奔驰文化中心, 世 have a chance to really know as he couldn’t travel on Delta – On Paul McCartney… 博大道1200号, 近上南路 (400 882 Martin Luther, didn’t have a he couldn’t travel on commercial We haven’t done the song yet, 1190, www.a2live.cn) Read the full chance to meet Kennedy as flights, so we had private jets. but the most impressive thing interview at lionelrichie.thatsmags. I was too young. You know, One group had where he was about him was the first time I com

32 April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com music Highly Strung Guangzhou MUSIC shops By S.E. SMITH

o you’ve written the lyrics, got the melody down and are ready to bash out a song. There’s just one problem: you’ve got nothing to bash out your song on. Fret not, because That’s PRD has put together four Splaces for those in need of instrumental succor, be it a fine tuning or a new model.

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April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 33 arts Art A Place in the Country Turning a scenic site into a creative commune By Will Wu

s the pilot city for China’s reform and opening Aup policy, Shenzhen is notable for its rapid economic development. Through its short 30 years of history, the bustling port has successfully branded itself as a fairly cosmopolitan hub. However, despite the fruitful economic achievements it has gained, it still lags in certain areas. Number one on the list is culture.

With this in mind, Shenzhen’s municipal government has taken action to boost the city’s creative industries. One of its major initiatives has been to develop an artistic village on the verdant Wutong Mountain.

Located in the eastern part of Shenzhen, Wutong Moutain is the only provincial-level scenic spot in the city. Surrounded by thick woods, it is sometimes called ‘Shenzhen’s lung’ and is favored by people yearning for a weekend hike. Since the beginning of 2012, the mountain has also been attracting as something serious, hard visitors for a new reason: the to understand, superior and burgeoning creative commune A more human touch is brought to expensive. These are wrong flourishing at its foot. concepts which I try to wipe the artwork and the people who visit. out,” says Peng. “In Huxia, a A great number of individuals more human touch is brought to have set up their studios here. No academic background is needed to the artwork and the people who Some are painters who hang appreciate art here and people enjoy it visit. No academic background their canvases in the yards; is needed to appreciate art here some are musicians who enjoy in a lighter atmosphere and people enjoy it in a lighter playing with their peers; some atmosphere.” are graphic designers who bring colorful graffiti to every Of the many distinctive studios this art retreat is both gentle There are two main exhibition wall of the community. Though here, one in particular stands and soft-spoken. rooms at Huxia Space, each the village still needs further out. Away from the main street occupying around 30 square expansion and improvement, it in a quieter neighborhood, Peng Jie, a veteran artist hailing meters and laid out in the shape is already delivering a fresh spirit Huxia Space combines aspects from Hubei province, opened of a traditional, rural Cantonese of modern bohemianism. of personal workshop and Huxia Art Space in October house. Dotted about the corners exhibition venue to create a last year. After graduating of these rooms are several getaway for those who need a from Central China Normal easels and palettes, encouraging break from metropolitan hubbub. University, where he majored in guests to spontaneously unleash oil painting, Peng acquired his their imagination. According to On entering the main wooden master’s degree in art criticism Peng, his gallery welcomes all doors, two black words from Guangdong Academy of kinds of pieces, from painting to immediately jump out from Fine Arts. After successively installation. Silent auctions are the whitewashed wall. These working as a freelance painter, also held from time to time, as beautiful characters are ‘ 虎吓 ,’ a researcher and a curator at Peng believes that purchasing the venue’s name in Chinese, the Guangdong Museum of Art art at an appropriate price is literally meaning ‘tiger threat.’ and OCT Art and Design Gallery, another way to respect artists Judging from the ferocious Peng turned his interest towards and their craft. moniker, you might think it was opening his own studio. owned by a bold, brash person. One of the most costly parts Just the reverse; the man behind “Some people consider art of the art profession can be

34 April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com paying for a venue to display lies precisely in the time it but a quiet haven, space and continues. “They are exhibitions your labors. So how much is consumes. creative freedom. Peng is the on the surface, but also the rent for exhibiting at Huxia? opposite. Art to him is not opportunities to make great “Cook me a meal, buy me some There is a studied casualness something isolated. On the one friends in nature. And such wine, give me some furniture throughout Huxia. In the front hand, he acknowledges that opportunities are free, which, in or simply bring me inspiring yard, bookshelves filled with making art requires a peaceful my opinion, makes it easier to artwork and books. These can literature are scattered about, a environment; on the other, attract more participation from be treated as the rental,” says big round table and some chairs he insists art should not be average people.” Peng breezily. allowing people to sit for a spell separated from society. “I want in the quiet surroundings. The to be the one who sends out For a city that boasts little in the Adding to the overall rustic tranquility seems to stop time, Wutong Mountain’s anima to way of an arts scene, Shenzhen aesthetic, the kitchen to the side granting you freedom to do the outside world in the form has taken an innovative step of the exhibition rooms features whatever you like, either eating of art and bring in external in the right direction with piles of firewood, delivered to the meal you cook in the kitchen vitality to this tranquil village. this free-spirited sanctuary of the hearth by Peng’s Benz so or reading a book you randomly That’s why I set my studio and creativity. he can prepare food the old- pick from the collection. organize exhibitions here,” he fashioned way. City-dwellers says. // No. 51, Huzhuxia Village, Wutong might regard this as a waste Most of the artists who settle Mountain, Luohu District, Shenzhen of energy, but for Peng, the on Wutong Mountain are “Exhibition here is more than 深圳市梧桐山虎竹吓村51号 (135 0969 benefit of cooking with wood low key, seeking nothing just displaying artwork,” Peng 1815, WeChat: PengPeng7729)

April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 35 cover story

LET'S TALK ABOUT SEX SEX In ancient China, young brides were sometimes given a book or box by their mother on their wedding night. Inside were colorful illustrations depicting the art of lovemaking. Since those days, information is disseminated in many ways, but the sexual landscape has certainly become much more complicated. This month, we explore what’s going down between the nation’s sheets.

36 April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com In the Bedroom The changing Chinese attitude to sex

by Will Wu

istorically, the Chinese see the world in dualistic H terms, yin (阴) and yang (阳), and strive to achieve balance between these two opposing forces. Among the many methods to attain harmony, sex is regarded as indispensible. Through sex, men and women receive energy which they lack in their own bod- ies, thus maintaining equilibrium. With such importance placed on copulation, ideology used to take center stage whenever lovemak- ing was discussed.

China’s 5,000 years of history placed a premium on virginity. Women in ancient China were re- quired to maintain chastity before marriage, as they were in many LET'S TALK ABOUT other cultures. Any extramarital affair was illegal and would have been punished in both verbal and physical ways. An extreme exam- ple of this was the jin zhu long (浸猪笼), in which an unfaithful woman was locked in a cage previ- longer off the table as a public for it, considering it an acceptable sex, while among those who had, ously used for confining pigs and topic and attitudes and behaviors way to test the water. The report the figure dropped to 49.6 percent. then thrown into a river. have become more varied. concluded by saying that, “judg- ing from these figures, it is fair to The changing sex stance towards Strict rules on sexual behavior Such major evolution can be say most of the female students sex is also reflected in ways were more burdensome to wom- readily witnessed in younger have a relatively open attitude women respond to harassment. en, which greatly influenced their generations of Chinese, particu- towards sex.” Of the 1,500 victims of assault sur- views on intercourse. Female sexu- larly in women, who have eagerly veyed by Sina.com in 2005, 39.67 ality was considerably embraced their new freedom. In But how does this translate into percent chose to remain totally and publicly discussing fornication November 2013, the Guangzhou real-world actions? Well, people silent. Almost a decade on, the or sharing stories of a husband’s Women’s Federation conducted may think it is okay to do what poll by the Guangzhou Women’s prowess in bed was deemed un- a large-scale lifestyle survey they want, but it doesn’t mean Federation found nearly half of the seemly or even shameful. among 800 female university they are doing it. interviewed students would report students from nine universities in inappropriate advances to the po- According to a survey done in Guangzhou. Questions included Over half of the interviewees (57.9 lice, while 34.3 percent would tell 1997 by Ms Xu Anqi, the author in the survey ranged from the percent) still believed it was nec- their parents or friends first. Only of A Report on Chinese Love female students’ view on future essary to preserve their chastity 13.8 percent said they would keep and Marriage at the Turn of the careers to relations with par- before getting hitched. Among quiet, under the proviso that “the Century, only 9.7 percent of cou- ents; from opinions on sex to these students, 47.2 percent of harassment was not serious.” ples interviewed who had been marriage; and from consumer them were afraid of the effect married since the 1980s admitted characteristics to community in- premarital sex could have on their “Sexual harassment is something to having premarital relations. volvement. future marriages, such as quarrels unacceptable. Reporting it is an Over 40 percent of them had not over the woman’s lack of celibacy. effective way for protection,” says hugged or kissed his or her other The results, published last month, Forty-one percent held that it is Amber Huang, a junior student at half before the wedding. With have provided the public with easier to get STDs through pre- Sun Yat-sen University. In the minds hard work, frugality and collec- a clearer and more thorough marital sex, thus affecting repro- of Huang and her classmates, the tivism promoted as the Middle insight into the opinions of the ductive health. The biggest reason best way to prevent and punish Kingdom’s backbone, coitus was contemporary girl. Eighty-three given for conserving virginity was these incidents is to improve laws approached with practicality. Sex percent of the interviewed stu- the fear of premarital pregnancy regarding assault. was for reproduction, not personal dents held that premarital sex or potential infertility brought by pleasure. is an individual’s choice, having abortion (65.6 percent). The changes in views among the nothing to do with social moral- younger female generation in However, alongside rapid econom- ity. Digging a little deeper, the Another surprising statistic re- China reflect the gradual liberation ic development after decades of study also found that 17.1 percent vealed by the survey was that 60 from the strict rules of yesteryear. reform and opening up, traditional were against personally slipping percent of those who had never Sex to the modern woman is a ba- sexual ideology has undergone between the sheets before mar- been in a relationship with men sic human right, which should be revolutionary changes. Sex is no riage, while 12.1 percent were all were strongly against premarital respected and enjoyed.

April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 37 The Birds and the Bees How kids today learn about reproduction by Will Wu

Where did I come from?” is course with their kids. Instead of This can have serious health con- me a lot in replying to my son’s a common question asked telling the truth, many choose to sequences. The 2011 Durex Sexual question regarding his birth. It “ by kids. In November 2012, randomly make up fanciful tales, Wellbeing Global Survey showed is not embarrassing at all when I the Central China Television news meaning that sexual education in that only 49 percent of the Chinese watch the videos with him,” says took to the streets to discover the home is next to non-existent. people polled chose to use a con- Mr Wang, a 32-year-old engineer parents’ answers to this burning dom when they had sex for the working in Guangzhou. query. “Picked up off the streets,” And this trend may even continue first time and 48 percent of Chinese “Discovered in a garbage can,” into the next generation. CCTV aged between 18 and 24 had been Even though sexual education in “Delivered by the flood,” “Hatched also questioned future fathers and physically intimate. With more than schools has not yet become a reg- from a stone like Sun Wukong mothers on how they would deal 22 million adolescents reaching ular facet of the curriculum and [Monkey King]” and “Found under with the birds and the bees. Most sexual maturity every year in China, comprehensive textbooks are still the bed” were among the re- of them stated that it is too com- a proper, timely and continuous sex lacking, other methods are being sponses. plicated to explain to a little kid. education would seem essential for introduced to combat traditional Instead, they expected schools to the youth of today. taciturnity. Parents are encour- Such ridiculous answers naturally take the lead in teaching the de- aged to attend classes with their elicit peals of laughter, but behind tails of reproduction. Initiatives have begun popping up kids and more sex-related student the amusing replies hide a seri- to deal with the issue. Recently, the organizations have been set up. ous and thought-provoking fact: It’s an expectation of which the One-minute Sex Education series family sex education in China is government is aware. In 2008, went viral online. The program, cre- The first masturbation interest outdated. This is evidenced by a the Ministry of Education in ated by Nutcracker Studio, consists group was established at Sun Yat- recent survey by the Guangzhou’s China released its ‘Guidelines on of 15 60-second episodes, each one sen University in 2013. Aiming to Women Federation, which showed Health Education in Primary and aimed at answering basic sex-re- improve the public’s understand- that more than 50 percent of inter- Secondary Schools,’ requiring dif- lated questions a child might have. ing of physical pleasure, professor viewed female university students ferent levels of sex education for Topics included how a child is born, Pei Yuxin leads her students in re- garnered their sex-related knowl- students in Grade 5 and above. how to protect against molestation, searching and organizing lectures edge through reading magazines, understanding masturbation, ho- on the topic. As a result of their literary works and online content. However, progress in this de- mosexuality and the importance of efforts, the group has been receiv- Only 16.6 percent said their under- partment has been sluggish. As protected sex. ing significant local attention. standing of procreation was trans- China’s educational system has mitted by their mother or father. always laid great emphasis on With cute cartoon sketches and Meanwhile, schools are more grades, non-grade-related classes lively narration, the series has been open in cooperating with well- From the sharp contrast, it’s clearly are often sacrificed. Despite the warmly received by the public and known NGOs to conduct informa- evident that most Chinese parents ministry edict, sex education is widely shared on China’s major tive sessions. Founded in 2011, today shy away from discussing still listed as an optional course in social media channels, like Weibo Sexuality Zone is a Guangzhou- even the most basic details of inter- many schools across the country. and WeChat. “These videos help based education provider com- mitted to providing updated sex-related knowledge to the younger generation and clearing up any confusion during their growth. Currently, this organiza- tion is working on its Love and Growth project, in which students are taught by teachers who have been formally trained with profes- sional textbooks. Participating organizations and schools include Sun Yat-sen University, South China University of Technology and South China Agricultural University.

With lots of public attention and increased efforts towards promot- ing sex education, ignorance about intercourse is slowly being eradi- cated. However, improved under- standing of physical urges in China still depends on supporting policy from the government – as well as parents’ willingness to go beyond garbage cans for explanations of where their children came from.

38 April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com The World’s Oldest Profession WHY GIRLS BANG FOR YOUR BUCK by S.E. Smith

n innocent late-night stroll down Jianshe Liu Malu can A be quite the education. Groups of dolled up working girls stand idly at street corners, giving suggestive looks to passersby, ac- costing those who shoot so much as a furtive glance their way.

Discussion of the world’s oldest profession, a phrase coined by Rudyard Kipling in his short story ‘On the City Wall,’ has flared up again recently, due to the Chinese government’s nationwide prostitu- tion crackdown. Back in February, Dongguan became the first city on the hit list. Xinhua News reported that 6,000 police raided nearly Prostitution 2,000 entertainment venues and detained more than 900 people Law Timeline – with 10 senior officers being sus- pended from duty or penalized in •1987: ‘Security Administration the process. have lost their commission from mainly consists of drinking and Punishment Regulations’ published, brothels and landlords are now singing. If the women were to making it an offence to "sell sex" In Guangzhou on February 11, po- having a hard time renting out actually sell their bodies, the low- and to "have illicit relations with a lice arrested 98 people suspected apartments, as prostitutes haven’t est rates run between RMB500 prostitute.” of involvement in illegal activities, returned after New Year vacations. and RMB1,500 – and that doesn’t including the sex trade and gam- Club managers and even DJs have necessarily include sexual inter- •1991: ‘Decision on Strictly bling, and more than 20 entertain- been afflicted, as there are no course. For an overnight, full- Forbidding the Selling and Buying ment venues were closed. open party dens to play in. service romp, girls can and do of Sex’ and ‘Decision on the Severe charge up to RMB3,000. Punishment of Criminals Who Abduct A quick scan on an international As to the reason why it’s so preva- and Traffic in or Kidnap Women and sex guide website and one can see lent in the nation’s major cities, A standard job that earns Children’ released. the police’s concern. Blogs, forums well, as always, it’s a matter of RMB4,000-5,000 every month and testimonials are plentiful money. There simply isn’t any cannot compete with RMB6,000 •1992: ‘Law on Protecting the Rights with ‘mongers’ listing Kama Club, regular employment in China that a month as a low-level KTV girl. and Interests of Women’ promul- Nova Club and Cave Bar as harlot can compare to the amount of For higher-tier girls who are gated, which defines prostitution as hotspots. cash a prostitute can potentially popular with high rollers, it’s not a “social practice that abrogates the make. Think of Western countries unusual for them to be pulling in inherent rights of women to person- The prostitution debate is as where working in a clothing store, RMB18,000 a month on just three hood.” complex as it is controversial. coffee shop, bar or restaurant tricks each week. Arguments for or against can rarely pays quite well – especially for a •2012: The Intermediate People's be formed abstractly and usually young, single girl. Starbucks, for Other sex workers, such as those Court in determines that the change depending on which coun- example, pays RMB67 an hour in working in massage parlors or sale of erotic massage is not the same try the act is taking place in. England. In China, the wage can saunas, charge around RMB300 as prostitution. be as low as RMB10. for a ‘happy ending’ massage. The What is applicable in almost house normally takes RMB100, •2013: Erotic massages are legalized every instance is that the sex trade Regular jobs are often office but RMB200 for 90 minutes work in Guangdong province. doesn’t just fuel prostitution but and retail roles and, for six days is understandably a big incentive. gives rise to narcotics, money a week, eight hours a day, pay laundering and gang protection – around RMB4,000-5,000 a month. It’s important to remember also some RMB50 billion is estimated Those working in factories usually that the girls working at KTVs, to be at stake in lost revenue from only get two days off a month. saunas and massage parlors Back in 2009, Insight China maga- the Dongguan hit. aren’t forced to be there and can zine published the results of an In bordellos, which are often leave at anytime. What alternative online survey that found 7.9 The sex trade has a visceral effect presented as high-end KTVs, a job that doesn’t require a degree percent of 3,376 Chinese citizens on innumerable areas of society. girl's sitting fee alone is around or experience is there that would polled considered prostitutes Economists have calculated that as RMB150, and that can go up to pay so much? From the point more trustworthy than politicians. much as 10 percent of Dongguan's RMB500 for more sought-after of view of a girl with few future Due to recent events, it’s worth economic activity will be affected companions. 'Work' is only about prospects, more money from less wondering what the ranking by the crackdown. Taxi drivers six to seven hours, and that work is an attractive proposal. would be this time round.

April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 39 Ladies of the Night Personal stories from female prostitutes by That's PRD

Xiaohong, from with men, and I went with her I did accumulate money; some- a man who I could meet when I Hebei province, 28 to a bar one night. It was not times I made several thousand visited home, a single, older man so difficult, I made much more in a night. I didn’t do anything who knew I had a daughter, knew money than the factory and I with the money. No long-term my age and was interested in "My father died when I was could have fun, dance with my plans. I sent some to my mother meeting me. She said he might be 3 years old, I don’t have friend and choose who to go and daughter. I bought clothes agreeable to marrying me after memories of him. He was with. At first, I would say yes to frequently. I returned home we got to know each other. I was in the Chinese navy and he any price a man offered me, as every couple months and always surprised by this and felt reluctant drowned in an accident. My long as it was at least RMB300. brought money home for them. and annoyed. I knew that my mother was supported, I would try to go with many I didn’t save as much as I should mother was looking for someone but I believe her life has men each night. Then I realized have because I love to play mah- to support me long term. She sug- been difficult. I could get more, stick to one jong when home. Sometimes, I gested I meet him. We might get price and that I could say no. would lose RMB12,000 in a week- married and I could move home. I I did not like school, I did end. I always thought I would win liked the idea of living in the same not pay attention. I saw no I would only go with someone it back, but didn’t really. place as my daughter, but other- purpose then. When I was if it seemed easy or if I liked wise thinking of this was uncom- a teenager, boys always them. If someone was rude or I was working in Guangzhou for fortable; it meant a big change. told me I was pretty offered too little, I just said no. more than eight years. I didn’t and wanted to talk to I would tell a man to buy me a tell my mother what I was doing; I did not answer my mother about me. I got a boyfriend drink. I could usually tell during I continued to tell her that I this for a while, but it became un- who was older than the drink if I would be comfort- worked in a factory. I was avoidable when I returned home, me. When I was 16, able with him, that he was not happy with what so I agreed to meet him. He was he made me pregnant. crazy or a bad person. Most I was doing. I had con- a nice man, with a decent in- It made sense to have the men are good. They’re not bad trol over what I decid- come. My mother encouraged baby at that time. I left people, just single or away ed to do. I think she me to spend time with him. school. I wanted to try to from home or bored or come did have some idea We went out a few times and be a family with him. We he said he liked stayed in a place, nearby me so much, my mother. But he didn’t want to At f irst, I would say he wanted to be with us, he was a bad man. He yes to any price a man get married. I was too young, liked to drink, play had sex with cards. He came home late at night offered me, as long him after a few after too much to drink and would weeks and got hit me. I thought maybe it would as it was at least pregnant. stop, but it didn’t. RMB300. I would try This man likes Many other girls I knew had left to go with many men me so much, to work in cities; I heard informa- he is so hap- tion from a friend and I went to each night py, I think Guangzhou. My mother supported he loves me going, because she told me I me. I think would need to have money for my from places where they can’t do because she he is a kind daughter, but also if I wasn’t there, anything like this. I did prefer saw the money man. I don’t this man wouldn’t come around, foreign men. Overall they were I’d come home think I love he did not want to be a father. If I nicer, would pay more and were with and that I him, but he wasn’t there, we thought maybe fun to have sex with sometimes, could take time off is accepting he would go away. This was right, asking me what I felt or wanted. when I wanted to of me and my he just left. He did not help us return home. daughter and since, he is not in our life. How much money I made was is a good per- very different from month to Last year, my mother son. I am not I was 19 when I first arrived in month. Some nights I could and aunties told me truly excited about this, but Guangzhou. It was easy to get a meet several different men. I should try to marry I was told it was a good op- job in a garment factory. My friend I also had some regular men because I was get- tion many times and I have helped me and it was easy to learn who would call me every week ting older and I agreed to marry him. how to use the machines quickly. or month. The best time was already had a child. I worked there for three months. I spring, during the Canton Fair. It seemed difficult This is better for my daughter, hated it, it was so boring and my The worst was always cold win- – impossible to do. I can be with her now. I also salary did not seem worthwhile. ter nights when people didn’t I was thinking this don’t have to worry about I stayed in a complex with many want to leave their homes. I would not happen, what I will do when I am other girls like me. could go to the bar for three unless possibly older. I sometimes miss the or four nights consecutively with a foreigner. freedom I had in Guangzhou. A girl I knew from my hometown and it was empty, I would make My mother told I did like meeting people and told me about how she had sex nothing. me there was having my own money."

40 April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com Ladies of the Night Gabriella, from my passport and visa. I am more fun because I can work with my Colombia, 26 scared now after I heard about friends. Personal stories from female prostitutes Dongguan. by That's PRD How did you end up in China? How is the work here? Because I am I talked to many girls who I like to work here, it is easy. I worked in China. They told me have many, many girlfriends Colombian, I could make so much more here. I live with four friends from money in China. In Colombia, Colombia. I love to drink and I have to be there are too many girls. I need dance at the club. I can make money for my two children. I am RMB2,000-3,000 from one man. careful; police a single mother. Because I am Colombian, some- will stop me thing new for many men, they Do they stay with their father? will pay a lot. And I am different to check my No! I left him a long time ago. than many Colombian girls, my He beat me many times. I will breasts are real. passport and never have a boyfriend again, I don’t want one. Most have fake breasts? visa Yes! In Colombia you do this What is it like living in China? when you are 18. Many of the I have been here for only three girls get bigger bums, too. What do you do with your months. I don’t speak any money? Chinese; this is difficult for me. Who are your main customers? I don’t go anywhere except in Most are Arabs. They are de- I send it to my mother and my taxis with name cards. Because I manding, but good people. two children. I plan to go home am Colombian, I have to be care- Sometimes several Arabs will every four months. I Skype them ful; police will stop me to check take me and some friends. This is every day.

Fangling, from other one is sick and old. I started I will not go with any man for less account every month. I save Guangdong to work as a KTV girl. I hated this than RMB1,000. I am very strict the money. I don’t know what work, I would make RMB300 for with myself. I go every night to I will do with it, but I know I province, 34 a whole night and have drunken the bar; I will stay until I find one need to save for when I am Chinese men touching me. I de- man. I usually stay with one man old. How did you get into this cided to work independently. per night. business? Do you have rules about what After I finished high school, How much money do you That means you could make men you go with? I needed to work. charge? more than RMB25,000 a month? No, I will go with anyone if they One parent died What do you do with the agree to RMB1,000 or more. I when I was money? prefer European men because a teenager they will often buy me dinner and the and they stay in nice hotels where I can sleep and eat the Older men are the buffet. Older men are the best. They have sex once and best. They have fall asleep. I try not to go with young men, because they want sex once and fall to have sex so many times all asleep night. What do you want to do in the future? I make more than that because Sometimes I think about go- I have a few regular customers I ing to study again. I did well in might see during the day. Also, school. I wish I could get mar- I have a boyfriend who comes ried. I don’t care about having a to Guangzhou frequently and baby. I want to be in love. Most he pays money into my bank of the time I am lonely.

* All names have been changed to protect identities

April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 41 HIV in China Behind the letters of a deadly disease by Gary Maidment

cycle – sexual contact jumped from he first case of HIV hit China around 70 percent to 81.6 percent issue at that time went largely un- plasma separated and red blood in 1986, in the shape of a as the major transmission mode. checked due to the government’s cells re-injected into donors and Tforeign traveler who later Heterosexual infections increased zero-tolerance approach to drugs. patients. Though precise figures died in Beijing. The next five years slightly to 52.2 percent, while new are unavailable, countless numbers saw a slow rise in infections, almost MSM infections jumped to 29.4 Today, prevalence in PWID remains were infected and, ultimately, en- entirely among people who inject percent. PWID and mother-infant staggeringly high in certain areas – tire villages wiped out. drugs (PWID) in Yunnan. The subse- infections dropped to 18 percent for example, around 89 percent in quent association of HIV with drugs and 0.4 percent respectively. Xinjiang’s Yili city. However, overall Since the mid-1990s, authorities and decadence, which was believed prevalence has declined from 9.3 have clamped down on illegal col- to derive from contact with the Geographically, between 70 and percent to 6.4 percent thanks to lection agencies and implemented West, led to the play on words of 80 percent of those infected today a strong, sustained response. By stringent safety systems. Guy Taylor, the local moniker for AIDS: ‘aizib- are distributed in six provinces - 2011, 738 methadone mainte- Advocacy and Information Officer ing’ (which sounds like ‘love of Yunnan, Guangxi, Henan, Sichuan, nance treatment (MMT) clinics had for UNAIDS China, told us that capitalism disease’). Xinjiang and Guangdong – reflect- been established in 28 provinces, “China operates rigorous blood ing a mix of socioeconomic and which are complemented by clean safety procedures and screens do- An estimated 780,000 people, 0.058 educational disparity coupled with needle programs and counseling. nated blood to ensure HIV is not percent of China’s population, historical trends. However, providing a complete transmitted through contaminated live with HIV. Overall prevalence is solution package still remains a blood transfusions.” low – less, in fact, than the US (0.6 The dawn of HIV: logistical challenge. percent), Spain (0.4 percent) and drug users At high risk: the sex France (0.4 percent). The dawn of HIV: and drugs mix The decade leading up to the mil- blood transfusions Nevertheless, the past 30 years lennium saw an explosion in PWID In Yunnan, concentrations of PWID have sequentially placed PWID infections, reaching up to 100,000 Alongside the drugs trade, the who enter the sex trade cause blood donors and receivers, men in Yunnan alone, due to the 1990s heralded the tragedy of HIV clusters. With a population of who have sex with men (MSM) and heroin flow from neighboring Laos, contaminated blood donation pro- 390,000, Gejiu in Yunnan made na- heterosexuals as prevalent groups. Vietnam and Myanmar. By 2000, grams. Although Henan was hard- tional news in 2012 as a microcosm infection had been reported in all est hit, cases had been reported in of fringe societies. A shaky local Of the 48,000 newly infected of China’s provinces and regions, all provinces and regions by 2003, economy had begun targeting a people in 2011 - the most recent with drug use accounting for 60 except for the autonomous region surprising demographic with both statistics in a two-year compilation to 70 percent of the total. The HIV of Tibet. Blood was pooled, the drug addiction and the sex trade

42 April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com nearly a decade earlier: women Despite the increased openness aged 35 to 50. that’s encouraging people to get With visible late-stage tested, Ye Dawei, Deputy Director of Local AIDS activist Li Man surveyed the China Red Ribbon Foundation, 100 mostly HIV-positive sex work- symptoms such as lesions, an NGO that works with migrants ers, revealing that up to 60 percent and students, hits on two further of clients refuse to wear condoms Cai is forced to cover her problems: ”Schools and parents are due to a lack of health awareness not willing to tell [students] how or because ‘it’s like taking a shower legs when she’s with a to protect themselves. Also, young with your socks on.’ Speaking last people are facing more temptation year, sex worker and former PWID client in this information age. I have heard Cai Qing, 43, reported that in the of some college students offering previous month she “had seven sex through the Internet for money clients and made 310 yuan.” With aged low-end sex workers from to expand prevention and treat- to buy things such as an iPhone.” visible late-stage symptoms such as seeking preventive intervention in ment programs, particularly those lesions, Cai is forced to cover her other parts of China, according to delivered by community-based A major issue remains the stigma legs when she’s with a client. Part China Daily. The NGO Tianjin Xin’ai organizations." associated with HIV. As late as 2008, of Li Man’s work for her unfunded Cultural Center reports: "We used a study of 6,000 residents revealed NGO, Family Health International to cover more than 700 low-end Writing a blog under a pen name, that 32 percent believed HIV suffer- (FHI), involves teaching sex workers sex workers in the city and many Gong Wei is a young homosexual ers deserved the condition because how and why to use condoms to of them now reject our services." man who caught HIV after a stint of their behavior. According to Guy halt the spread of the virus. as a male sex worker. He is now an Taylor, the government is taking HIV in the over 60s AIDS-awareness activist, but still steps to change this mindset and Low-end sex workers – especially encounters difficulty getting the lead by example: “China’s top lead- migrants – consistently report the Low-end sex workers also help to message across, even working at ers regularly meet with people liv- highest client condom refusal rate, explain the rise in HIV infections the grassroots level. “Sometimes ing with HIV and speak out openly the most unsafe sexual contacts in males over 60. In 2005, 2.2 when I give leaflets out to sex against stigma and discrimination, and the highest rate of other STDs, percent of the new 483 HIV carri- workers, they’re not interested, in a strong demonstration of gov- which can increase transmission ers in China were over 60, which they just throw them on the floor,” ernment commitment to the HIV probability by between two and had risen to 9 percent and 3,031 he writes. response.” Zero Discrimination five times or more, depending on respectively in 2010. Day, which took place in Beijing the status of the coexisting STD. Even so, the community-based on March 14 this year, saw over An increasing number of low- method is arguably the most ef- 30 business leaders sign an anti- The number of registered drug income women with migrant fective way of reaching fringe discrimination pledge. addicts and individuals with HIV or husbands are turning to the sex groups who may shy away from another STD totals around 5,700 in trade and targeting the over 60s. state programs due to a fear of The stigma facing HIV sufferers is Gejiu. Of these, 70 percent are HIV With a comparable lack of health prosecution. However, NGO fund- compounded by the financial bur- positive, testifying to the virulent knowledge, both are likely to ing has become a critical issue den: although antiretroviral drugs of drugs, sex work and eschew condoms, and the HIV after the Global Fund withdrew are free, medicines for HIV- and other STDs and its central role in status of these men is usually from China in 2011 to focus on AIDS-related conditions and in- spreading HIV. uncovered by tests during the poorer regions such as sub-Saha- patient hospital stays are not, which treatment of other illnesses. CDC ran Africa where the problem is prevents many from accessing full Comparatively, the national Director Wu Zunyou states that more acute. treatment. prevalence of HIV among female better healthcare enables older sex workers is low. In 2012, 1.36 people to remain sexually active The future Though challenges exist, strong million prostitutes nationwide after retirement, and that the political will coupled with an in- were tested for HIV, and just 1,130 "death of spouses or their lack of After a checkered start prior to creasingly educated public make the tested positive, lower than the interest [means that] some elderly 2000, the government has since government’s aim of cutting infec- 2011 prevalence of 0.26 percent. have resorted to sex services." taken a proactive approach to tions by 30 percent in 2015 a viable Younger sex workers in high-end Unfortunately, with a five- to ten- stopping the spread of HIV, work- target, providing that NGOs are able city venues are more likely to year grace period before AIDS ing in tandem with NGOs and to maintain a decisive role at the enjoy managerial protection and kicks in, this group often displays organizations such as UNAIDS. grassroots level and the cohesive use condoms due to higher HIV greater apathy than others. Considerable headway has been governmental response character- awareness than their street and made with PWID, blood-based izing this decade continues. migrant counterparts. In contrast, Men who have sex infections and mother-infant prevalence among sex workers in with men (MSM) transmissions. For example, Yang some areas of Yunnan and in street Zhengrong from the Shenzhen prostitutes is estimated to range Another rapidly rising group of CDC told us that “all pregnant between 1 and 10 percent. HIV carriers is college students, women in Shenzhen are screened HIV AND EXPATS with the number of new infec- for HIV. C-sections, drugs and The situation in tions hitting 1,700 in 2012, an bottle feeding have lowered the In 2010, the government issued the Dongguan increase of 24.5 that brings the mother-infant transmission rate People’s Republic of China Border total to around 7,000. Most new from around 30 percent to 2 per- Health Inspection Law Implementation Low-end sex workers are mostly infections involved the MSM de- cent." Guidelines, lifting restrictions on issuing selected by migrant males, who mographic. visas to foreigners living with HIV – the in turn are high-risk and hard to Indeed, part of the rise in HIV same year as the US implemented similar reach. Of the 502 new cases re- The rapid rise in MSM infections infections is due to the rise in measures. ported in Dongguan in 2012, 80 as a whole is one of the biggest the number of people getting percent were from heterosexual concerns, and only 43 percent of tested, jumping from 60 million An HIV positive status doesn’t necessarily contact, much higher than the na- homosexual men report regularly in 2010 to 100 million in 2012. preclude longer visas, with UNAIDS China tional average, and 86 percent of using condoms. Guy Taylor, from Nevertheless, low-end sex work- commenting, "An HIV positive result does infections were found in non-local, UNAIDS China, told us that “HIV ers and migrant males remain not prevent the issuing of a Good Health migrant males. prevalence among men who high-risk and hard to reach, while Certificate, which is required by the have sex with men now stands at MSM transmissions now account Public Security Bureau as part of the visa The anti-prostitution drive earlier over 7 percent, up from around 2 for the highest prevalence and ris- application process.” this year has unfortunately discour- percent in 2007. There is a need ing rates.

April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 43 Shopping the Fun Way Sex stores in the PRD by Van Fan

wenty years ago, sex in the people are ‘doing it.’ ert thing and instead sees it as a new in China, but I'm confident PRC was taboo and, for fear healthy and enjoyable part of life. that when people see the value T of shame and embarrass- Most sex shops are family busi- So we opened this sex shop and of our products, the Chinese will ment, certainly not something to nesses – if you stumble across really want to help people explore become less self-conscious about be whipped out in public. Even a grandma and her 5-year-old the pleasures in life.” the subject of sex.” these days, it’s not necessarily grandchild idling against a openly discussed, but things are lingerie display playing Flappy According to Lin, they have regu- // Downstairs from Karaoke King, 33 on the rise, so to speak, as wit- Bird, you could be in a sex shop. lar customers, but the more re- Jiang Bei Lu, Luohu District, Shenzhen nessed by the burgeoning sex Aphrodi in Luohu is a high-end served type of sexual adventurer 深圳市罗湖区江背路33号K歌王楼下 shop industry that’s sweeping the outlet that knows what it's about can choose to shop in Aphrodi’s (0755-2585 8117, www.aifuluodi.com) nation. Now, for example, those and who it’s targeting. “Our online store (and hope the order seeking some adult fun can do customers are people who enjoy arrives in plain packaging, pre- a quick search on Google Maps their lives and are often women sumably). The ratio of male and and find nearly 2,000 results in with successful careers. We female customers is even, and Shenzhen alone. mainly attract those in their 30s to though most people drop in on 50s,” says father of one and shop their own, it’s not uncommon to The ascent of sex shops is not owner Lin Xinxian. see couples seeking to spice the just represented in their quantity, bedroom up with some catalysts but also in improved quality and While their product lineup doesn’t of love. variety. Previously, these racy include Viagra or its equivalent, establishments kept a low profile, Aphrodi stocks an impressive ar- The top sellers are gentlemen’s popping up in small alleys and ray of female comfort implements, rubber companions and vibra- offering a limited range of wares rubber ‘pleasure gardens’ for the tors for couples (RMB200-1,500). under a sign written in sultry red: gents, sexy lingerie, sex power Though we didn’t speak to any- xing yongpin shangdian (literally, spray, leather whips, love bounc- one who directly performs quality ‘sex item store’). Not so today. ers and sex swings from Japan, control, Aphrodi's products are Though often noted for their in- Austria and America. Lin is quite high end, well designed and obvi- troverted character, people in the clear about his mission: “We want ously satisfying. Amid the pink world’s most populous country a revolution that gets over the and purple shelves, Lin is upbeat seem to be waking to the fact that traditional view that sex is a cov- about the future. “I know this is

44 April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com The Real Magic Mike Letting it all hang out by Lena Gidwani

or most people, a typical I have several types and it all appeals to both men and How did you start in this line day at work involves sit- depends on the client’s needs. women. The best part is that of work? F ting in front of a computer Sometimes the girls who book the audience can manipulate I have been dancing since I screen and clattering away at me for hen nights want some- the flow of the act with their was 11. I am a trained dancer a keyboard for eight hours. For thing kinkier and sometimes participation. So even though and love keeping myself fit and Igor, it involves showing up to a they want a more serious but we have a theme, each perfor- performing for others. I came five-star hotel room dressed as sexy look. I always try to satisfy mance is always different. to Guangzhou two years ago a police officer, only to be asked the bride-to-be or birthday girl! and met Penny in a nightclub. to strip off a few seconds into When Penny and I perform, we Are most of your clients locals The idea of working together his five-minute routine. have about 11 routines, each or expats? as a duo did not come immedi- with a storyline and a costume to Most of them are locals, but it is ately. We worked separately for A 30-something, Guangzhou- match. I can be a monk or hunt- undeniable that amongst those a while, but in each of us was based male dancer with blond er, and Penny the devil or tiger. present there are always people the desire to change something hair and blue eyes, Igor says We also have other costumes of other nationalities, which is and add to our creativity. In the that grown women at hen like naughty teachers, king and very pleasant and helpful for process of communication, we nights and birthday soirees queen, village clothes, Chinese- our show. They are friendlier, realized that we had a lot in never tire of the sexy cop guise. style ensembles – and, of course, open minded and willing to let common, especially dancing. “They seem to love men in a plenty of sexy underwear. This loose and enjoy the moment. Our interests and our vision for uniform, holding a toy gun. I the future seemed to coincide, put the music on and take off so we began to train together a piece of clothing one by one I always try to satisfy and got plenty of new projects. till I’m down to just a G-string, while pretending to arrest them. This was the beginning of the Then they start squealing in the bride-to-be or creation of the duo Black Devil. delight.” Dancing is our life, this is what birthday girl brings us pleasure, when we It sounds like something out of feel one. When we’re on the Magic Mike, Steven Soderbergh’s stage, we feel like we’re reincar- banana-hammock bonanza nated in our characters, and the depicting a golden age of male lines between the stage and life stripping, full of fancy boats, start to blur… fistfuls of dollars and crowds of female fans. But this fine male What’s your typical work specimen says that it’s far from schedule like? the truth. “It's a job for me. I work mostly at night. I really Sure, I love dancing. I get ready, love what we do. It's a hobby get onstage and get those as well as a source of income. ladies – and sometimes men Sometimes it is just me perform- too – excited. But it’s still a lot of ing alone. But now, Black Devil work and effort that goes into is very popular and we have a each routine.” very busy schedule. We often travel around China, sometimes One half of the dancing duo for weeks at a stretch. Clients Black Devil, the Ukrainian usually book us months in also works hand in hand advance. It’s very tiring but re- with the tantalizing Penny, a warding. bleached-blonde ecdysiast from Guangdong, whose toned, sen- Any downsides? sual form has left many gasping There are many cases when for air. Together, their routines guests are drunk and touch us, range from the sinful to the, which is not allowed. They try well, more sinful. to come up on stage and this hinders us. Luckily, security is Igor, who has studied danc- always on hand to help out. ing for 22 years, has perhaps the most coveted job in town. What’s your signature Igor Women worship him and want move? more, and let’s just say that Spinning around, bending down men wished they had his goods. with legs wide open and com- That’s PRD sat down with the ing up with a thrust and a bang. man himself for an exposé. Now that’s how you make the girls go wild! Let’s get straight to the naughty stuff. What kind of // To book Igor and Penny for themes and costumes do you Igor with his Black Devil partner Penny events, call 189 2886 5337 or add have? sskk980 to your WeChat.

April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 45 community Lead A Wee Bit Nutty Getting down and dirty at an organic farm By Jane Kent, PHOTOS BY CLAIRE ZHENG

rying to eat wholesome, natural food in China Tcan be a disillusioning endeavor. No true health food stores exist, the lines between ‘organic’ and ‘non-polluted’ are murky and sweet peppers really shouldn’t be the size of a child’s head.

So we were all ears when we heard about an organic vegetable delivery service cropping up in Guangzhou. It seemed too good to be true: order non-polluted, fresh-from- the-farm produce – in English, no less – and it will arrive at your home the next day. Curiosity piqued, we wanted to find out who was behind this operation and what farming au naturel in the PRD actually looks like in reality. nutrients. Rice is an important As long as 3 to 5 percent is organic, the part of this process, as it is one As it turns out, Guangdong of the only plants which offer Golden Field Agricultural other 95 to 97 percent doesn’t have to be a symbiotic relationship – it Development is a family-run actually cleans the ground while business, and the impetus producing food. behind the farm extends far a higher level of designation. God,” according to Allen Chan. beyond merely turning profit. “Non-polluted is better,” says “They were told to help the No animal or chemical fertilizer It was started by the Chans, Chan. “But there are cases where Chinese have clean, safe food.” is ever employed on the Chans’ a couple who were formerly large companies buy produce, re- farm. So, is anything used to successful architects. Helped by package it as ‘non-polluted’ and Arriving at the farm, we are stimulate growth? The answer by their son Allen, a construction then increase the price.” greeted by a row of red brick is simple and a bit surprising: company employee living in houses, a temple and a small, peanuts. Hong Kong, they embarked on Choosing to not be certified modern shed with picnic tables the venture despite having no in this way, the Chans hold and toilets for visitors. Chan Taking us into a small courtyard previous farming experience. themselves to Hong Kong points out the boundaries of his home beside the temple, Chan requirements, which are on mother and father’s 660-square- gestures to a well-worn machine First, the Chan clan partnered up par with European regulations. meter tract, framed by misty for pressing the brown legume. with the Provincial Agricultural Being able to do this started with green hills. We walk around the After shelling, its oil is taken off University of Guangzhou to learn the choice of land. Driving 40 raised beds, labeled in English: in two presses and the remaining about the most suitable plant minutes outside of Guangzhou, kale, lettuce, broccoli, asparagus mush formed into discs, which species for China and began Chan explains that the large and celery are currently on the their search for land. They also area where his family plot is go, surrounded by grass and learned about the nebulous based, surrounding the village of some weeds. All weeding is done Chinese standards and practices Zhengguo, has been designated by hand by a small staff, so only for what constitutes organic by the government as a non- truly detrimental intruders are goods. “You can pay RMB30,000 factory area. “Also, no animal pulled out. and receive the first level of farms have been allowed in this certification if your farm grows area. This is where government Chan shows us the irrigation three items organically. So that officials get their own vegetables troughs running alongside means as long as 3 to 5 percent from, because they know about the fields, explaining how the is organic, the other 95 to 97 the problems with Chinese food. water comes down from the percent doesn’t have to be. But The soil, water and air are very mountains. His parents’ parcel your farm is now ‘organic,’” Chan clean and pass high standards of of land was selected at a higher explains. testing. Our production site is a elevation to avoid run-off from special place,” assures Chan. any neighboring farms which The recent influx of ‘non- may not follow their strict polluted’ produce in large So what pushed them to make standards. Crop rotation is Fertilizer is a supermarket chains isn’t just the dramatic change? “My practiced, a necessary technique peanut mulch oddly translated English; it is parents received a calling from which gives soil time to replenish

46 April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com Allen Chan A simple display assists on his family's of what is used Traditional project on the farm peanut press are then put through the there are very rare sprays of low- days or with security guards And if anyone is missing their machine again. This results in a toxin insecticide, done only when within your complex. Vegetables green thumb, Chan points to sort of mulch, which, dried, is absolutely necessary, such as are harvested twice a week in the an empty plot of land, which is used as fertilizer. It's a traditional before every worker disappears early morning and delivered to being reserved for “members method of enriching earth that for a month around Chinese New members the same day. who want to plant and tend to over time fell out of popularity, Year. This is also the reason that their own vegetables.” replaced by quick-fix sprays. We they have not delved into the It seems almost too good are told that the peanuts not only world of fruit growing, since fruit to be true, with free green If you’re not looking to be a fertilize but result in a stronger is high risk unless heavily doused onion, garlic, peanut oil and member or don’t have time to and superior-tasting produce. in chemicals. rice sometimes thrown in. pick your own at their farm, some Information is all in English – of the Chans’ produce is being There is one other kind of The vegetables grown at even the delivery man speaks it sold out of a makeshift store on natural helper used: a fermented Guangdong Golden Field – and you can freeze the service the north end of Longkou Xi Lu. byproduct of making rice . Agricultural Development are anytime, such as when going on Just look for the white tent in Appearing as a square chunk of primarily for members – those holiday. front of the old carwash. spongy black soil, it is placed at who have signed up for the home the base of certain plants. delivery service. How that works Many other plans are underway. // Guangdong Golden Field is simple: pay for a package and A dorm-style building is Agricultural Development, 4/F, These two old-school methods select the types of vegetables scheduled to be built, so Middle Tower, Pacific Insurance are the only fertilizers used on you like via an online form or by members can stay at the farm Bldg, Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District, the farm. What about keeping text message. You will receive a for a weekend and get to know Guangzhou (180 2466 0630, bugs away? Chan explains that basket to leave out on delivery where their food is coming from. [email protected], gofresh.six168.com)

April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 47 community Sport IN THE RING diary of a pro expat fighter By Gary Maidment

The money fighters make is just so-so, varying from a few hundred dollars to several thousand per fight, which can be boosted by knockout bonuses and ‘fight of the night.’ Even though Potgieter sits in China’s top 10 and has a manager and coach, the reason he fights is because he loves it. “You can’t really do anything else once you’ve gone pro. The money’s not great and competitions are really hard on the body – I can barely walk for a week afterwards,” he reflects.

Potgieter is realistic about the national bias that goes on in China, despite being part of the Chinese team: “Often if I’m dominating a fighter, the ref will break us apart for no reason, but they’ll let a local guy continue without separating us.”

He invariably doesn’t win fight of the night, and crowds often boo or heckle him when he’s doing ince we last spoke Unlike muay Thai, where well. However, he’s not overly to Heinrich ‘Woody’ fighters can use elbows, sanda bitter about it, having become SPotgieter back in 2011, also limits the use of the knee The money’s accustomed to being an expat on the 30-year-old South African to single strikes, rather than rib- the pro circuit. “It doesn’t bother has been kicking, punching shatteringly brutal knee combos. not great and me anymore,” he says. and blocking his way around China’s professional sanda Potgieter emanates the quiet More serious, though, are fight circuit. A veteran of 18 bouts focus of someone whose mind competitions are results. To date, he’s only lost and winner of the Shenzhen is partly elsewhere – in this four bouts. “One fight I was Championship in his first year as case it’s on an upcoming bout really hard on the beaten by the Chinese champion a pro, Potgieter is enjoying life against Thai hard man Vehas, and it was a fair result. Another as an expat fighter in the Middle one of Asia’s top three. His body – I can barely could have gone either way,” he Kingdom, though it’s not short current training routine, which recalls. ”But two of my losses of challenges. starts a month pre-fight, involves walk for a week were blatant cheating – I easily a grueling six days per week. won but ended up losing on Sanda, a Chinese martial art, “I train for three hours in the points.” Of 18 pro fights, he’s is similar in many ways to morning, eat, sleep for two hours afterwards never been knocked out, which, kickboxing and muay Thai, and train for another three hours he notes, “puts a massive but traditionally also includes in the afternoon,” he says. target on my back, especially throwing. Increasingly, however, His diet consists of protein, for the young guys who have this aspect is off the tournament As speed and skill are more fruit, vegetables and water- something to prove.” menu, marking a change that important than strength, loading to stay lean. As fight enables more crossover for Potgieter generally doesn’t hit day approaches, he cuts heavily Nevertheless, this hasn’t international competition, the weights, favoring technique – the night before weigh in, dampened his enthusiasm one that Potgieter welcomes: and conditioning. “I start off Potgieter drinks little water, for the sport. Potgieter even “Throwing tends to put expats with a 2.5-kilometer hill run, runs in a sweat suit and takes encourages others to take it on at a disadvantage because most which is followed by stretching, saunas, enabling him to drop too, jointly running Wan Sheng don't know the technique, so shadow boxing, footwork, five- between 3 to 5 kilos in 24 Fight Club in Luohu, where he is it’s difficult to successfully carry minute rounds of pad work, hours, which is then put back also an instructor. out or defend against.” clinching, technical sparring, on again in the next 24. “Some 30 minutes of conditioning, guys can cut by 8 kilos, but // Wan Sheng Fight Club, 2/F, A remaining difference with 500 sit ups and stretching to that’s quite extreme, so I tend Hezheng Jinhu Yi Yuan, Honghu Yi Jie, kickboxing is that sanda allows finish. I repeat that twice a day,” to go for the middle ground,” Luohu District, Shenzhen 深圳市罗湖区 the use of knees, but no elbows. Potgieter explains. says Potgieter. 合正锦湖逸园二楼 (0755-8601 9688)

48 April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com Business My Brilliant Career Find a new profession at the Job Fair for Foreigners By Lena Gidwani hether you're in the of Human Resources and Social many are looking for. middle of a career Security of the People’s Republic Anyone with questions Wchange or new to of China, and it is supported by regarding the fair the working world, chances the Guangzhou Foreign Experts is advised to visit are you're in pursuit of an Bureau. With the backing of www.chinajob.com. opportunity that's personally companies of various sizes from Otherwise, make your rewarding and professionally a wide range of industries, way to China Hotel, A enriching. this is the fourth time it will Marriott Hotel between be held in Guangzhou, and it 9am and 4pm on April That being said, anyone within is slated to attract more than 26, armed with a smart reach of Guangzhou could do 1,000 ambitious go-getters. This suit, a CV and a firm worse than head down to the year's fair will be particularly handshake for some annual Job Fair for Foreigners, geared towards helping people event. “There are more than valuable guanxi-building time and, where more than 40 recruiters, find employment in the service 1,400 positions up for grabs, quite possibly, a new career path. such as BYD Auto and English and manufacturing industries which will all be listed in the First, will be taking CVs and as well as quality educational brochure provided to jobseekers // Printing of CVs is possible onsite. choosing the creme de la creme institutions, organizers say. at the fair.” April 26, 8am-4pm, free entry. Section of jobseekers. B and C of the Crystal Ballroom, 2/F, “There will be plenty of With record numbers of expats China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 The best part? It’s free for all! companies there from all over looking for work on the mainland Liuhua Lu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou Hosted by Chinajob and held at China, looking for English these days due to the impressive 广州市越秀区流花路122号中国大酒店2 China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, speakers and applicants who growth of the educational sector 楼宴会厅B和C区 (010-6894 8899 ext. the fair is the sole event of its speak a variety of languages," and international trade, the fair 50307/50303, grace.zhang@chinajob. kind authorized by the Ministry says the spokesperson for the could be just the opportunity com, Jobfair.chinajob.com)

Health Ask the Doc Anxiety Disorders By Jane Kent

ow is anxiety diagnosed? as sudden illness, injury, death, in a foreign country differently? The following criteria from separation, big financial losses or Living in a foreign land is an Hthe DSM-5 (Diagnostic interpersonal conflicts. Genetics additional environmental stressor and Statistical Manual of Mental play a big role in the occurrence for an individual and therefore Disorders, Fifth Edition) are applied of anxiety. Personal temperaments makes vulnerable persons more after conducting a thorough history also predispose a person to at risk. and mental status examination of anxiety. Individuals who are highly the patient. The most dominant driven, persons that set extremely What treatment and help is trait is excessive and uncontrollable high standards for themselves available? worrying over specific situations and perfectionists are easily prone If someone experiences anxiety or events or people in a person's person's social and occupational life to anxiety. The above factors symptoms, I suggest they life. The excessive worrying has (inability to go out and see friends, combine together to produce consult their primary health lasted for at least six months and poor concentration at work). biological changes in the body, care practitioner first. They are is associated with at least three of thus producing the symptoms. capable of spotting anxiety the following symptoms: Under the umbrella of anxiety disorders, providing first-line a) Restlessness or feeling keyed up disorders, the following are also How does it manifest physically? treatment and referring patients or on edge included: panic disorder, acute Physical symptoms of anxiety are to a psychiatry specialist. b) Being easily fatigued stress disorder, post-traumatic palpitations (heart beating fast or Treatment of anxiety disorders c) Difficulty concentrating or mind stress disorder, obsessive pounding), sweating, trembling uses a combination of medicines going blank compulsive disorder and phobias. or shaking, shortness of breath and therapy. d) Irritability Female to male ratio for any or uncomfortable breathing, e) Muscle tension anxiety disorder is 3:2. difficulty swallowing, chest pains // Dr. Rhoda Cruz Despabiladeras f) Sleep disturbances or discomfort, stomach pain, specializes in psychiatry at Eur Am What are some of the main nausea or vomiting, dizziness or International Medical Center, 1/F, The anxiety or worry is severe triggers for anxiety? lightheadedness, fear of losing North Tower, Ocean Pearl Bldg, 19 enough to cause significant Anxiety can be triggered by control or fear of dying or fear of Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe distress or impairment in social or changes in the circumstances going crazy. District, Guangzhou 广州市天河区珠江 occupational functioning. In other of a person's life, meaning 新城华利路19号远洋明珠大厦首层康辰 words, the anxiety has affected a environmental stressors such Does anxiety affect people living 医疗 (020-3758 5328)

April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 49 community tiger father HISTORY IN THE MAKING… UP AND HOW THE WEB IS GETTING PARENTS IN A TANGLE BY TREVOR MARSHALLSEA

amn you, Internet! It used to be easy being a “Gary Boat.” father of young children. “Who invented wine?” D “A genius.” But, though I was sure it would prove a fad just as transient as “Who invented swearing?” the pogo stick, the Internet has “I DON’T #&@%ING KNOW!” changed our lives like some people suggested it might. Back Some answers are a touch in the day, kids could ask their hard to nail down. For that, I dads anything, and in return give thanks to some ancient they could be told anything. civilizations. They’d still walk away and go “Wow!” “Medicine?” – the Mayans. “Maps?” – the Incas. “Tennis?” – the Phoenicians. This was beautifully illus- “The Internet?” – those trated in an Australian TV Mayans again. It’s usually commercial for an ISP, around them. the time everything started Fred clocks out from a shift at the rock factory to change utterly during the Sometimes the questions early Internet age. A boy asks are shocking, like: “Daddy? his weary dad why the Great Who invented VD?” I gulped, Wall of China was built. He’s The reliability of the encyclopedia was wondered what parts of the told it was erected by “the Internet she’d been exploring, emperor Nasi Goreng… to questionable in my boyhood, insisting and was about to incriminate keep the rabbits out.” The boy the Romans when Evie held believed him – like a good as it did on the existence of things like up a bottle of Vitamin-D tab- and proper child. Adam, Eve, Siam and Prussia. lets she’d just nicknamed. Even one generation ago, Sometimes, though, there are when I were a lad, fathers lovely times when I can slam had it easy. I recall the getting the answer back like a fore- of some very succinct wisdom our family as our 7-year-old like how coke was invented as hand volley. from my dad that became ac- Evie has become obsessed a cure for headaches. (It was cepted knowledge. For a pe- with history – the history only later also found to be “Who invented Vegemite?” riod of time I shall define only of things. It’s an interesting useful in destroying the teeth “The Australians.” as a little too long, I believed passage of development. and stomachs of children.) “Paper?” rocks came from a rock fac- No longer is it, “Why is the “You’re living in it!” tory, that those who gulped sky blue?” and “Where did I But since too much correct- “Football?” rather than sipped their tea come from?” Now she wants ness is never a good thing, “The English, and in particu- and would, as night fol- to know where everything and maybe because I just lar Leicester City FC.” lows day, explode, and that else came from. For the dad don’t know, I can still some- the dirt track behind our back it’s a minefield. “Daddy?” she times sound authoritative and I’m always happy to an- fence would take you the 350 will say, introducing pressure have fun at the same time. swer questions on music, miles to Sydney. to a hitherto relaxing dinner. I should be allowed to find and thought I was on solid “Who invented the table?” some bliss in ignorance, at ground the other day when Those were the days. It used least until she gets online to Evie served me this: to take precisely 13 years be- Name an object and she have Wikipedia confirm her fore kids realized their dads wants to know its creator. dad’s a dunce. “Daddy, who invented rock?” were either blessed with a Sometimes I’ll know the “Ah, well most people would sharp sense of humor, very answer. More often I won’t. Since there’s so much to tell you Elvis Presley.” busy, couldn’t be bothered or Sometimes, in a very minor learn, the questions can be “No, I mean the rocks on the full of sh*t. but satisfying triumph, I won’t rapid-fire, such as in this tran- ground?” know the right answer but script from dinner recently. I “Oh those?” I said, as I real- Now, children of almost any will at least know the wrong find made-up answers help ized we’d reached one of age can just go 'look it up.' For one! (I mean, like Marco keep things moving quickly. those beautiful circle-of-life me as a child, that meant a fit Polo bringing noodles back moments that make parent- of sneezing beside our musty from China. He didn’t. He just “Daddy, who invented ing so rewarding. “They come old encyclopedia. Its reliability brought back some pearls for shoes?” from a rock factory.” was questionable to say the the ladies, a Rolex, a set of “Kevin Shoe.” least, insisting as it did on the calligraphy brushes he would “And who invented the // Trevor Marshallsea was a existence of things like Adam, never, ever use, and every wheel?” foreign correspondent in Beijing in Eve, Siam and Prussia. For our season of Breaking Bad.) “Kevin Wheel.” the 1990s and returned a decade later. This time around he stays at kids, 'looking it up' means a “Why are they all called home to grow the kids. Read more few 'clicks' of a 'mouse.' Sometimes an Evie question Kevin? “ of his domestic adventures at www. will prompt a lovely, sensible, “Dunno.” thetigerfather.com. This has become an issue in multi-tangential conversation, “Who invented boats?”

50 April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com Education Turn it up... to 11! School battle of the bands Supersized By Lena Gidwani

t's tough being in a band The contest is being organized equivalent of about when you have to catch the by the International Schools three to four songs, with Ischool bus to practice in a Music Association of Guangzhou one being an original top-secret location but the bus (ISMAG), the city’s self-formed and the rest covers. ayi won’t let you on. group of international school music teachers who meet every Salom, last year’s victor, Then there's homework that has six to eight weeks to plan events came from the graduating to get done and that assignment for collaborative music making class at the Clifford School, that’s long overdue, which for all of their students. On whose entrant this year, means you’ll have to schedule this occasion, the organization titled Supersized, is keen to rehearsals another day. There’s promises a rocking evening, bring home the trophy once also the issue of graduating or with a DJ to fill in between again. having to relocate, making the performances and an open bar We’re hoping that these bands average lifespan of any school (serving soft drinks, of course) at “The best feeling is getting the attract their biggest audience band slightly longer than that of a 191 Space. responses from the crowd. Seeing ever. Lucky for them, it's not on a tsetse fly. them singing your song – that is school night. Like their schools, the competing the biggest high,” says Supersized But for one high school band in bands' styles are all over the map. band member Sean, who wants // The ISMAG Battle of the Bands Guangzhou come April 19, all The young musicians draw from to pursue a career in music. “By 2014 will be held April 19 from 4pm that hassle might pay off. Four influences as diverse as their having such a big gathering from onwards. Tickets are RMB50 and can bands will go head to head to be nationalities, and the results may international schools around be bought at the door or from music teachers at each participating school. crowned champions of the third well represent the future of music: Guangzhou, more people will 191 Space, 191 Guangzhou Dadao ISMAG Battle of the Bands, with hardcore lounge, ambient punk know about us. There's a lot of Zhong Lu (behind the Tong Ren a chance to win cool prizes from and metallic funk. Each band will talent in all our schools, but they Tang), Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 广 local music shop China Rhythm. get 20 minutes on stage – the need exposure." 州市越秀区广州大道中路191号

April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 51 That’s PRD Food & Drink Tasting at Let’s Viet

arch 6 saw 20 food aficionados eating, drinking and chatting at a very chilled That’s PRD food and drink tasting event at Let’s Viet, the 2013 winner of our food and drink award for Southeast Asian cuisine. Given the quality of the all-you-can-eat spread prepared by Chef Amy, it M was no surprise that all available places were snapped up quickly, pho sure! Four lucky raffle winners went away with champagne and wine courtesy of That’s PRD and another four with vouchers worth over RMB300 from the Home Women and Children’s Hospital. Everyone left with a free- dish voucher from Let’s Viet.

// Check out the advertisement on p6 for info about April's upcoming food tasting event at the Tavern Sports Bar & Grill.

European Chamber’s Secret Service Gala Dinner

n March 1, the European Chamber’s Secret Service Gala Dinner took place at the W Hotel, Guangzhou. The James Bond-themed event was an unforgettable and fabulous evening for all, with plenty of entertainment, including shadow dancers and a laser tunnel. With drinks O flowing, more than 300 guests came dressed to kill. Besides the delicious food, the highlight of the night was a special game where at- tendees had to uncover the identity of the spy sitting at their tables. As the evening progressed, guests practiced their poker face at the casino tables and danced the night away.

52 April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com Carlos Vivar Exhibition Opening Night

n March 14, the exhibition Colors of Life by Carlos Vivar officially opened at the Guangzhou Library's Multicultural Library. Though Vivar has exhibited around the world, this marked his first foray into China. Organized by the Consulate General of Mexico in Guangzhou and O Guangzhou Library, the diverse collection of oil paintings and engravings will be on display until April 15.

April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 53 n March 11, parents and visitors explored the classrooms of Utahloy OInternational School Guangzhou, taking advantage of the open day to learn more about the facilities. Guides walked around with visitors to explain more about international education, while students and teachers shared what was happening in their lessons.

n March 2, Salala held a party to celebrate its second branch’s Oopening in Kecun. Under the uangzhou Elizabeth Women’s theme of New and Modern, local musi- Hospital held a prenatal course in cians and bands, TV hosts and fashion Gassociation with Ying Authentic icons were invited to attend the party. As Pilates (YAP) on March 15. The pregnant well as offering a gourmet experience attendees were helped by YAP to maintain of Southeast Asian cuisine, Salala also ideal postural alignment, prevent unneces- hopes to become known for its stylish sary lower back pain and relieve muscle design and professionally selected back- discomfort. ground music.

he family practice at the International Medical Center (IMC) in Hong Kong TUniversity Shenzhen Hospital is now fully up and running. With support from vari- ous departments of HKU-Shenzhen hospital, the IMC division aims to provide the best quality care coupled with an English service environment.

n March 1, Guangzhou Nanhu International School (GNIS) held its Othird annual walkathon on the site of its future Longdong Campus. It was the n March 10, ASC Fine in- first time GNIS families were shown the vited local media to join its wine new, spacious and green campus, which Odinner at the Canton Place. During the school will move to in August of this the dinner, Anna, the Branding Manager year. The walkathon finished with a tug from Domaines Barons de Rothschild, of war, showing off once again the great shared her methods on choosing authen- GNIS community spirit. tic Lafite.

raser Suites Guangzhou was awarded Best Newly Open Serviced Apartment of FChina at the 9th China Hotel Starlight Awards, regarded as the Oscars of China’s hotel industry. This accolade marks a stellar achievement for the property just months after its grand opening.

he Francophonie All Talent Welcome Party hosted by Shenzhen n March 7, the award-winning TBienvenue attracted 600 Chinese Hua Spa at Four Seasons Hotel and French people to chateau-esque OGuangzhou expanded its treat- restaurant Les Duos on March 20. French ment menu with royal jelly-based prod- consul Bruno Bisson spoke on “transmit- ucts from Ainhoa, a premium Spanish ting the love of the French language,” cosmetic brand. Using only natural prod- and Canadian consul Hélène Tremblay ucts, the three treatments are designed gave out language awards. The party to prevent and treat the consequences of ended rocking to Les Gromechkos. dehydration and the ageing process.

54 April 2014 // www.thatsmags.com Guangzhou reviews, events and information

The Furious five A cappella group Club for Five are This month in perfect harmony 56 What's on in April 58 The Grapevine See p76 59 Home Cooking 60 New Food and Drink

A monthly insert in April 2014 WHAT’S ON IN April

APR 20 SUN Xavier de Maistre Xinghai Concert Hall P74

APR 13 SUN APR 13 SUN Sextet Evoéh Yin Chengzong Guangzhou Opera House P70 Guangzhou Opera House P70

APR 12 SAT APR 18-19 FRI-SAT APR 26 SAT Our Town Divorce Keren Ann Guangzhou Opera House P70 Guangzhou Opera House P72 Xinghai Concert Hall P75

56 April 2014 // GZ // www.thatsmags.com ◆◆ APR 6 sun ◆◆ APR 17 THU Andreas Kern and Paul Matthieu Ha Cibis C:Union Xinghai Concert Hall see p70 see p72

◆◆ APR 18 FRI ◆◆ APR 19-20 SAT-SUN Stand-up Comedy Night Beishan World Music The Garden Hotel Guangzhou Festival Beishan Hall see p72 see p72

◆◆ APR 20 sun ◆◆ APR 25 FRI Easter Seafood Sunday La Nao de China Brunch Guangzhou Museum of Art Sofitel Sunrich Guangzhou see p74 see p73

◆◆ APR 27 sun ◆◆ Ongoing Stephanie Sun Impression of Dongshan Tianhe Sports Center Kuai Yuan Gallery see p73 see p76

April 2014 // GZ // www.thatsmags.com 57 EAT / DRINK THE GRAPEVINE EDITED BY JANE KENT

Gossip Six of the Best: Shisha

There will be a bit less hustle and bustle in the Taojin area with the surprising spate of recent closures. Hollywood Bar and Grill, For 5 and Party Night all resided in the same building and have been suffer- ing from overly enthusiastic enforcement of fire regulations and high rents. For 5 closed Shisha on 4 Bocca Kitchen + Bar Sketch Café first andHollywood followed. A twinkly Oriental den of soft As well as its fresh and delicious Tucked up behind Jianshe Liu Party Night has had to tempo- cushions, plush rugs and filigree fare, Bocca is the only shisha Malu, beside The Brew, Sketch rarily shut their doors but say lanterns, this lounge offers an venue in Canton Place. A great takes its shisha seriously, with a they will be back in business extensive menu of alcoholic and place to people watch, try the wide array of smoking accoutre- again. In the same block, VD non-alcoholic beverages, Middle recommended mint and apple ments. Typical flavors are on hand, Bar experienced similar issues Eastern nibbles and seven flavors combo. RMB95. // Shop 110, Canton as well as orange and top seller and has been put out of its of shisha to puff on. RMB68.// Place, Haifeng Lu, Huacheng Dadao, mint. We hear the juice is good, misery. China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天 too. RMB55-75. // 1 Jianshe Liu Liuhua Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区流花 河区珠江新城花城大道海风路广粤天地 Malu, Yuexiu District 越秀区建设六马路 Around the corner, the folks at 路122号 (8666 6888) 110号铺 (8759 1558) 1号 (8370 3787) Happy Monk are expanding: they will open a second loca- tion on Xingsheng Lu. Pandan Indonesian is making a similar move; their second spot will open on the second floor be- side the almost-open Beast Cafeteria. Another option for Indonesian fare, Lombok has popped up near Beijing Lu, see our review on p60. Arbat Tomatoes Pizzeria ’s Café Soon after opening, this Russian Who knew the chain’s second Better hurry to get your seat in Much change has been hap- hub became known for its tradi- location smack in the mid- this bastion for the broke, as it fills pening at Oggi’s Canton Place tional home cooking and caviar- dle of Xingsheng Lu would up fast. The unbelievably low pric- location. A new chef has been laden dishes. Post-meal, shisha become a hookah haven? es on drinks and food carry over installed in the newly enlarged is also on the menu. A range of Alongside the usual suspects, to shisha – they clock in at the restaurant, the wine list has fruity flavors imported from Dubai Tomatoes offers iced shisha, lowest. The Tianhe location has 11 been revamped and we are can be enjoyed indoors or out- which produces more volumi- flavors imported from the Middle told seasonal dishes will be doors. RMB65-RMB110. // Shop nous and icy blasts of smoke. East, watermelon is recommend- introduced soon. Inspired by G6, Xingsheng Hui, 17 Xingsheng Lu, RMB60-RMB80. // 11 Xingsheng ed. RMB40. // 3/F, Zhongqia Bldg, 21 their sister venue, Revolucion Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天 Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe Linle Zhong Lu, Tianhe District 天河区 Cocktail, new drinks are being 河区珠江新城兴盛路１７号兴盛汇首层Ｇ District 天河区珠江新城兴盛路11号 林和中路林和街21号中恰城市花园a座3楼 shaken and stirred at a new bar. ６铺 (3847 9186) (3839 9523) (3831 9460) Off the Vine Chateauneuf-du-Pape Beaucastel 2010

he chateau at Beaucastel members in the Primum Familiae of lavender and spicy pepper large glasses with in the Rhone valley has Vini association, which aims to present on the nose. A silky core game, truffles or T been occupied since preserve and promote the tradi- of Linzer torte leads the way, mushrooms and with the mid-16th century. Today, it tions of family-run wineries. backed up by a jammy blackberry. no regrets. is home to the Perrin family, Satiny currant and minerals glide who have been making wine The 2010 Chateauneuf-du-Pape through the long finish, giving it //Summergate Fine on some of the best terroir in exemplifies their know-how. serious grip. It is delectable, and Wines & Spirits, Rm southern France for over a cen- The Perrin brothers credit the it has the credentials to prove it: 2409-10, Block B, tury. The Perrins have solidified cool nights in August for the the vintage was number eight on China International their name by adhering to time- outstanding quality of the 2010 Wine Spectator’s Top 100 in 2013. Plaza, 33 Zhongshan honored techniques and a dedi- vintage, as it helped to preserve San Lu, Yuexiu District, cation to natural , the acidity of the grapes. If you have the patience, this is a Guangzhou 广州市越秀 unfiltered wines and producing wine to put away: it is suggested 区中山三路33号中华国 long-lived classics. For these Deep red in the glass, the wine is that it will peak between 2016 际中心Ｂ塔2409-2410 reasons, they are one of only 12 dark, dense and closed. Aromas and 2035. If you don’t, serve in (020-2883 6800)

58 April 2014 // GZ // www.thatsmags.com home cooking EDITED BY JANE KENT Eat like a Viking Cured salmon By Lena Gidwani, photos by CLAIRE ZHENG

he Norsemen of yesteryear sugar, fine sea salt, some of the knew what they were chopped dill, black peppercorns T doing. Out of necessity, and lemon zest in a bowl. Coat they preserved fish by packing and cover the salmon with the it in salt. Sure, we have since dry ingredients. learned to refrigerate, but there 2) After a few minutes, a dark is nothing quite like the power liquid will start to ooze out. Cover of sodium chloride to deliciously with plastic wrap and leave it in alter food. the fridge for about a day. Turn it every four hours to prevent over- Curing is actually very simple, and curing one side. this recipe allows you to show 3) Once removed from the fridge, off your awesome non-cooking discard other ingredients. Wash skills with an outstandingly the salmon through running seasoned piece of salmon water and pat it dry with that's bound to get a paper towel to re- tongues wagging. move any excess liquid.

Ingredients (serves 4): Marinating and dress- To cure the salmon: ing the salmon: 400g fresh salmon, skinless, 1) Coat the salmon with mus- boneless and patted dry tard. Cover it with the remain- 100g brown sugar ing dill. 100g rock salt 2) Cover it with plastic wrap 100g fine sea salt and press tightly to make the 20g dill, roughly chopped dill stick to the mustard. Let it 50g lemon zest, without the pith rest for about 10 minutes. 10g whole black peppercorns 3) Remove the plastic wrap and slice thinly to a 0.3-mil- To dress the salmon: limeter thickness with a very 20g feta, crumbled sharp knife. Arrange on a 20g sour cream plate. 30g salmon roe, soaked in 30g 4) Dress the salmon with the of vodka salmon roe, feta, sour cream, 20g arugula (salad rocket) micro greens and arugula. 10g micro greens 5) Drizzle with the lemon and 50g olive oil, mixed with 50g olive oil mixture and add the lemon juice walnuts. Sprinkle some black 10g mustard pepper and serve. 50g caramelized walnuts with sesame seeds // This recipe is courtesy of Chef Black pepper to season Roberto Cimmino from Prego at The Westin Guangzhou, 6 Linhe Salmon preparation: Zhong Lu, Tianhe District 天河区林 1) Mix the rock salt, brown 和中路6号 (2826 6912)

April 2014 // GZ // www.thatsmags.com 59 EAT / DRINK NEW RESTAURANTS Lombok A taste of island life By Lena Gidwani

is so revered for. It is difficult to ate. Complement it with warm pay much attention to the gor- bites of jasmine rice and shrimp geous woodcut panels, accentu- crackers for something tongue- ated with handcrafted shadow- tinglingly terrific. Crab curry play puppets and a batik glass (RMB98), marked by the use of screen, until the whiff-induced bold spices like turmeric, the hunger is sated. As a curtain- calming creaminess of coconut raiser, the grilled prawns (RM58) milk and the silkiness of the egg, start things off on a positive is a showstopper. The incredibly note, the plate of four basted sweet white meat oozes finger- with a sweet, dark paste, making licking, shell-cracking juiciness, the meat succulent. Though the which mingles with the rich chicken satay (RMB26) is soft and sauce. tender, it could do with a little less fat and more of the addictive All in all, Lombok does more peanut sauce. than a good job of giving foodies ocated in a prominent on the city’s culinary grapevine. an overview of the Indonesian premise of the bustling With no inklings of any kind as Those yearning for that hit of archipelago’s diverse foodscape. L Huifu Dong Lu, just adjacent to what to expect, we set out much-needed spice will find With four native chefs cooking to Beijing Lu Pedestrian Street, on a mission to load up on spice the grilled Nila bakar (RMB58), away in their kitchen, we may one can hardly miss Lombok. and satay. or Nile tilapia, a saving grace. just have to cross Lombok off our We’ve always had its namesake, Barbecued whole to perfection, bucket list. an alluring island east of Bali, Entering the dimly lit, tastefully with a generous helping of spicy on our minds, but we were sur- furnished interior, you are im- sambal infused with a tangy kick // 522 Huifu Dong Lu, Yuexiu District prised to see very little written or mediately hit with that aroma of of lime, the sweetness of the fish 越秀区惠福东路522号 (8306 5831) mentioned about the restaurant fragrant spices Indonesian food remains discernible on the pal- PEARL RIVER ON THE DANUBE, ALMOST by S.E. SMITH, photos by CLAIRE ZHENG

s wide and high as a barn, It was a great privilege to be pre- Pearl River is perfect for sented with my personal cup. A A punters looking to soak huge ornate flagon, it now sits in up a city riverscape. Encased on a case inside Pearl River, ready on three sides with floor-to-ceiling request, waiting for me to return, windows, it joins the growing the words “S. E. Smith” scrawled in list of establishments offering felt tip on the underside. Become German fare in Guangzhou. a regular and, one day, you may even get your own. Inside, the restaurant has all the trimmings of a stereotypical // 2/F, Da Mi Cang, Zone A, Party German joint. Stained-glass lamp- Pier Beer Cultural & Creative Art Zone, shades hang from chains above Yuejiang Xi Lu, 德国主 smooth, unblemished, unmarked 题餐厅, 海珠区阅江西路珠江琶醍啤酒创 tables. Formica tiles cover the en- 意艺术区A区大米仓二楼 (8413 2692) tirety of the floor, with elongated German flags hanging in undulat- a second venue above Pearl River homemade brezel (otherwise ing drapes from the ceiling. Even for drinkers – the aptly named known as pretzels, RMB28) are more Bavarian and German flags Sky Bar. soft and moreish. form the backdrop to the stage where musicians perform. For now, however, eating is the Astonishingly, Pearl River doesn’t focus. Crackling roasted pork serve any German beer, all due to Outside, the unquestionable knuckle is a calorie-loaded slice of an agreement with the Zhujiang draw is the huge alfresco seating crispy, juicy heaven. The Bavarian Beer brewery behind the building. area. When the warmer weather take on the dish comes in whole Instead, you can wash the heavy hits, the large space will be an or half sizes (RMB188/RMB108), fare down with German . enviable vantage point, and the alongside a bread dumpling and , made from raspber- owners are currently constructing cabbage salad. A classic snack, ries, goes for RMB48 per glass.

60 April 2014 // GZ // www.thatsmags.com Salala A dance to the music of taste By Will Wu, photos by CLAIRE ZHENG

e Guangzhouers love Fried shrimp balls (RMB38/four) all kinds of Southeast are one of the signature dishes at W Asian cuisine, be it Salala. Inside the tender globes is a Thai, Malaysian or Vietnamese. piquant mouthful of tom yum soup So naturally when a restaurant which can scarcely wait to spill comes along that supplies all out – so make sure you put your these flavors in one place, we expensive smart phones away and predict a hit. Recently opened in don’t gulp! the relatively quiet Kecun com- mercial area, Salala offers not The selection of fusion dishes is only a new restaurant option for encapsulated by the spicy pot Southeast Asian cuisine fans, but (RMB138/small, RMB218/large). a distinctive gourmet experience. Originating in Beijing, Salala’s ver- sion mixes things up with a hand- The entryway of Salala (on the ful of Southeast Asian spices, like ground floor) does not stand citronella and lime leaves. Shrimp out at all, but never judge a and frog are featured, and you will restaurant by its entrance. After also find yourself surprised by slic- climbing the stairway – which is es of pineapple and coconut. This salty egg yolk. goji berries, said to decrease in- dark but decorated with colorful dish comes with crunchy cucumber ternal heat. And, of course, a wide graffiti and contrastingly bright rolls, which ease the numbing Offsetting the eats are refreshing range of cocktails is also on offer bulbs – you will find yourself in spiciness. If you are ambivalent drinks, like the fruit tea (RMB48/ for the inveterate boozer. front of a bright and capacious about spicy food, the creamy crab kettle), which cools a burning venue with stylish decor. The (RMB168) is worth a go: crusta- tongue, and the herbal drink One of the men behind Salala is walls are decorated with more ceans imported from Africa cooked (RMB23) with xiakucao (夏枯草, Joanus Lam, a famous composer Southeast Asian themed graffitti with salty cream and smashed, prunella vulgaris) and Chinese in Hong Kong. As a result, the res- and illuminated by purple neon taurant is sure to become known lights hanging from the ceiling. for its exceptional taste in music. Tables on the balcony are defi- Diners can sample the tantalizing nitely the sought-after spots, as cuisine while listening to a profes- the view is notably pleasant. sionally selected soundtrack for the experience. To begin, the French potato salad (RMB28) is an ideal choice. // Shop 107A, Starlight Walk, 352 Served with a slightly sour sauce, Xingang Zhong Lu, Haizhu District 海 the chef’s secret recipe, this 珠区新港中路352号珠影星光城107A铺 starter prepares your stomach (020-3447 6325) for the hot courses to come.

April 2014 // GZ // www.thatsmags.com 61 EAT / DRINK NEW RESTAURANTS Trail Furniture and Coffee Blaze your own way By Tom Lee

wo complexes, both alike in eco-conscious brand Karpenter cappuccinos (RMB28/small, a popular option creativity. In fair Fangcun, are casually displayed around the RMB32/large) to refreshing teas as the humidity T where we take our scene, bright, open room. Only a selec- (RMB28). ratchets up. sit 1850 and Xinyi. Located just tion of the beautiful items sold by south of the Pearl River, these one- Trail are arrayed here, with more For something a bit sweeter, Complementing the beverages, time factory buildings have been available online via Taobao.com the menu also has lightly fla- a changing selection of pastries renovated into attractive red-brick and Trail’s own site. The space vored lattes, including hazelnut is freshly baked daily. Buttery lit- edifices, housing a mixture of art also functions as a cafe selling all and vanilla (both RMB30/small, tle cookies, cream puffs made spaces, photo studios and creative the usual coffee suspects, from RMB34/large). Like all the drinks with vanilla custard and a splash companies. Many of the facades plain old Americanos (RMB25/ prepared, these can be ordered of rum, cheesecake, semolina, are entirely made from glass, so small, RMB28/large) and frothy hot or iced – the latter likely to be creme brulee – depending on the that passersby can stop and gawk day you could be treated to any at the worker bees buzzing about one of these delicious mouthfuls, their business. priced at RMB18-34.

Right on the riverside, Trail Trail feels homey – probably be- Furniture and Coffee has nabbed it- cause of all the house furniture self a prime spot amidst this artistic – but not in the messy-casual way. enclave. A combination of store and It is shiny and polished, yet also cafe, it is the epitome of modern laidback and mellow. minimalism mixed with hipster cool; the kind of place where fash- // Unit 102, G/F, Block 10, Xinyi Place, ionistas kick back with a cup of or- 1 Xiashi Zhi Jie (entrance on Changdi ganic lemongrass tea (RMB28). Jie), Fangcun, Liwan 荔湾区芳村下市直 街1号(从长堤进)信义会馆10号楼102单 Beds, desks and coffee tables by 元 (8119 2412) The Only One As original as its name by Lena Gidwani

and blood-red chairs give out a (RMB38) are run-of-the-mill, espe- contemporary vibe. It’s incongru- cially if you’re looking to fill the ous with the massive orange- tummy with some simple, home- yellow wall, which is painted with cooked fare. Exotic-sounding African women walking along a Spanish garlic prawns (RMB48) is golden sunset on one side and slightly better. A humble olive oil- the Lego-style boxes of Chairman infused, garlic-laden tapas-style Mao memorabilia on the other. dish with a hint of pesto and lime, it is done moderately well. The menu, like the interior, is pervaded with East-meets-West What The Only One should tout options. But err on the side of is its little plates of dim sum, filled caution, as not all dishes are avail- with parcels of goodness like the able. There’s nothing wrong with nostalgic salty pancake (RMB10), the stir-fried pineapple with fried a deep-fried, crispy, melt-in-your- fat (RMB42) though, crunchy, juicy mouth disc of dough with a smat- bits of pork fat mixing with the tering of sesame seeds. Pair that e’re always a bit wary One.” Awww. Cute. Sounds like a sweet tanginess of the pineap- with a cup of hot milk tea for a of restaurants that desperate ex… or a stalker. ple and peppers. The signature delicious treat. W come with corny, bowl of bah kut teh (RMB28-38), cliched and fatuous taglines at- One of Xingsheng Lu’s newest a boiled soup of pork ribs and The Only One serves up decent tached. "The most delicious food flames, Only One appears to herbs, is superficially attractive: fare at great prices, but frankly, it’s in town," “Tasty and fresh” – ex- be the latest fling in a line of looks are deceiving as the sweet, nothing you can’t live without. cuse us, please, while we gag on visually striking, independently strong taste does not go down that block of unoriginality stuck owned Hong Kong-style diners, well. // G13, Xingsheng Hui, Xingsheng Lu, in our throats. The Only One’s or cha chaan teng. But the decor, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天 motto is just a tad less cheesy: while attractive, seems a touch Scallops scramble rice (RMB38) 河区珠江新城兴盛路兴盛会G13铺 (3839 “I’m not a choice. I’m the Only disordered. Long black tables and baked spaghetti bolognaise 6363)

62 April 2014 // GZ // www.thatsmags.com Les Saveurs Savor the flavor by Jane Kent

es Saveurs is a two-in-one and sesame sauce. Two delicious stop. Half fine dining res- fillets of codfish (RMB98) arrive L taurant with plush purple battered in egg and lemon, creat- velvet armchairs, half wine shop ing dynamic texture and taste. lined with bottles from all over Buffalo chicken wings (RMB32) the world, numerous varietals are surprisingly elegant and can be bought and taken home plump, the glazed honey set off or opened right there and en- by nibbles of chili – a far cry from joyed with a meal. the messy morsels often binged on late at night at a bar. Given the emphasis on wine, any diner should begin by filling Occupying a large, two-floor their glass immediately. Mad Bay space near Yizhou Lu, Les Saveurs Unwooded Chardonnay from is probably not the kind of place Australia (RMB238/bottle) is a many will just happen across. good place to start. Without the Once there, however, it is easy often overpowering oak note of to orient yourself. Situated on this grape, the dry and fruity nu- the ground floor in a residential ances take center stage. area beside the river, the Canton Tower looms large and is an easy Quite an assortment of starters is five-minute walk away. available to pair with the drink. The green salad (RMB36) is a // Shop 105, 7-13 Yueting Jie, Dijing lovely jumble of very crispy let- Huayuan, 289 Yizhou Lu, Haizhu tuce and vegetables served with District 海珠区艺洲路289号帝景华苑悦 a creamy, homemade sesame 庭街7-13号105铺 (6236 8473) dressing. Tobiko on crackers (RMB38) is a bit of an acquired taste, the roe eggs somehow rich and dry. The soups (RMB38) are definite standouts: both the oxtail and seafood chowder are thick, slow-cooked affairs with layers of flavor which go beautifully with a basket of chewy, homemade garlic bread (RMB18).

The mains are equally eclectic. Pizzas (RMB62) are on crispy, wafer-thin crusts which work with the unusual pairing of bacon, green pepper, salmon

April 2014 // GZ // www.thatsmags.com 63 EAT / DRINK NEW BARS Nine Lair Bar A cozy hideout By Will Wu

re you growing increas- the bar is too large to be a ken- humidity outside. It’s homey and Besides these special offerings, ingly depressed and nel. So instead we have a 'lair.' warm. coffee, tea, beer and cocktails A irritated with news Ah, language, what confusion it are also on the menu, alongside headlines? Terrifying attacks in creates. Listening to bossa nova, we or- desserts like waffles (RMB36) and Kunming, a mysterious missing der our drinks. According to the puddings (RMB36). flight from Malaysia, a brutal The minute we walk in, we find friendly waitress, bubble water knife-wielding assault in Hunan… ourselves standing in a vintage and fruit tea are two hot sells Another appeal of Nine Lair is its The list goes on. British-style house. Leather sofas, here. Fruity Bubble Tea (RMB38) seafood charcoal grills, served af- big cushions and bookshelves is served in a big square glass cup ter 5pm. Every day, Nine Lair sends If only there was a place to are placed in a casual manner and made of mashed cherry toma- out its kitchen team to see what escape the world’s gloom and along brick walls. Crystal-clear toes, salted plums and Nine Lair’s fresh produce is available from doom, if only for a little while. glass separates us from the signature homemade carbonated Huangsha Seafood Market: oysters Enter Nine Lair Bar. water. Disappointingly, (RMB5/piece), prawns (RMB38/ it is not as fruit filled piece), scallops (RMB12/piece) Concealed in the innermost part as its name suggests, and many more oceanic delights of Starlight Walk in the less-visit- but the sweet-salty frequently appear. ed Haizhu District, Nine Lair Bar combo is still worth a is a two-story cafe, watering hole try. First Love Symbol For a lazy afternoon with refresh- and barbecue restaurant with (RMB38) is a glass ing drinks, diverting books and an impressive glass facade. Its of peach juice with numerous sefie opportunities, English name is translated from blocks of fresh apple, Nine Lair Bar is a hidden gem. its Chinese name, 9窝, which in pineapple and lon- sounds like 狗窝 (a dog’s kennel). gan; a drink as sweet // 10am-3pm. Starlight Walk, 352 As cozy as a dog’s kennel – that’s as reminiscences of Xingang Zhong Lu, Haizhu District 海 what the owner wants to convey childhood sweet- 珠区新港中路352号珠影星光城 (020- through the name. But clearly hearts. 8963 7681) D-LABEL LIVE HOUSE BASS IN THE PLACE by S.E. SMITH

-Label Live House is doing a concert, and locals can be seen something no one else is in dancing and actually appreciating D Guangzhou: putting on the the music. best DJs out there. Not a high point, but a reveler's Sure, there are clubs and bars requirement, bottles of Bacardi that have DJs – local expats who rum, Absolut vodka and Bombay have turned their hand to DJing to Sapphire line the bar, with make some extra yuan on the side. cocktails poured from a jug that’s And yes, there are those places pulled from underneath the bar that bring in a big-name disc top. jockey once in a while. But venues that can boast a regular line-up of Watching from platforms around high-ranking, internationally re- the main stage stand more indif- nowned dukes of the decks there ferent pretty girls than you could are not. shake your glowstick at, while bare-chested male dancers wear- A concrete multi-colored block, ing sequined chains interpret the D-Label is a temple where acolytes V will be gracing the city with his receive more shocks to the chest high-octane beats. D-Label is for of electronic dance music can fren- tech trance and progressive house than a patient under a faulty defi- those fired up partygoers who pre- ziedly worship. Last month, the mixes on April 12. brillator. fer the long haul and not for the club had the likes of Tenishia from weak hearted… or weak kneed. Malta, listed at 65 in DJ Mag’s Top Once inside, the first thing that hits Small yet dedicated groups of 100 DJs list. Elite Force (aka Simon is D-Label’s minimalistic approach. Chinese clubbers occupy the dance // 118, Zhujiang Yingbo International Shackleton, a UK DJ and music Function trumps form: the bare- floor. (Yes, this club does actu- Beer Museum, Party Pier, Modiesha Jie, producer who composed music walled box boasts an impressive ally have one.) There’s a presence Xingang Dong Lu, Haizhu District 海珠 for The Matrix) played on March light system with an even more of lighters and flashing mobile 区新港东路磨碟沙大街118琶醍酒吧街珠江 29. This month, Holland’s Marco impressive sound system – you’ll phones one would usually find at 英博国际啤酒博物馆 (185 2029 5103)

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ounded in 1985 by Shigemi are served in chicken soup and Kawahara, aka the 'ramen a chicken and fish soup respec- F king,' Japanese ramen chain tively. Ippudo now has more than 80 branches throughout the world Apart from ramen, corn tem- and three of them are located in pura, baked mashed potato with Guangzhou. Facing the increas- poached egg, deep-fried BBQ ingly white-hot competition in ra- pork croquettes, deep-fried chick- men battles, Ippudo has launched en with tartar sauce and many its new spring menu, which offers other snacks have been added to more options for noodle lovers. the restaurant's other delicious offerings. Besides the original ramen choic- es – Shiromaru Motoaji (ramen in // Shop A027-28, No. 2001, B/1, Mall long-simmered broth), Akamaru of the World, 89 Huacheng Dadao, Shinaji (ramen in long-simmered Tianhe District 天河区花城大道89号花 broth with miso) and Karaka 城汇二期高德置地中商场B1楼2001号 (ramen in long-simmered broth A027-28铺 (3831 5513); Shop 2A009, with spicy miso meat), two more 2/F, Grandview Mall, 228 Tianhe Lu, local ramen options have been Tianhe District 天河区天河路228号正 added: Sapporo Miso Ramen and 佳购物广场2楼2A009铺 (8550 5034); Tokyo Shoyo. Different from the Shop 107, 1/F, 75 Tianhe Dong Lu, traditional Ippudo ramen, which Tianhe District 天河区天河东路75号1层 is cooked in broth, these two 107商铺 (8756 6410)

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hink booze in China and “It’s for medicinal purposes,” it’s not all about red fac- can be literally applied to yaojiu. Although yaojiu is T es, unwilling ses- The brew is created by infusing sions, Tsingtao and unopened various ingredients from tradi- gifts of XO languishing tional Chinese medicine (TCM) an , it on shelves. Less in the expat into or grain alcohol. purview are local national bev- Because alcohol easily absorbs follows the principles of erages such as (yellow medicinal essences, yaojiu in its wine), mijiu (rice wine) and one various forms is regarded as an that remains unexplored by important curative, restorative TCM to optimize yin and most: the alcohol-drug combo, and re-invigorator by those in yaojiu. the know. yang

The alcohol disclaimer that is Veteran TCM practitioner and popular with older generations, medical booze aficionado Qin Ronghua notes that “We now week.” At 60 percent proof, one have all types of yaojiu available glass three to five times a week on the market that infuse roots is apparently suitable. and plants such as ginseng, angelica root, radix codonopsis A giant ginseng root rests in the and seahorse.” center of the bottle, under which lie two black stick-like objects: The first recorded use of yaojiu the deer bones and its penis. was in the Shang Dynasty (1600- These in turn are surrounded by 1046 BC), and since then its pop- goji berries and brown lurong. ularity has increased along with The way to tell the quality of the inventiveness of how it’s yaojiu is by murkiness – the prepared. More exotic medicinal muddier the better, because it concoctions such as scorpion means that more medicine has and snake can also be found, dissolved into the alcohol. The says Qin, but the most outland- best yaojiu requires a minimum ish incarnation according to folk of three years for the ingredi- lore is 'e wei,' a valuable medi- ents to become at one with the cal ingredient that grows in the liquor, and thus give imbibers a tombs of drug addicts. pleasant sharpness that mixes the alcohol and earthy taste of Qin believes that, “From the the ingredients. TCM angle, yaojiu can be good for your health. However, dif- For women, the choice is a ferent ingredients function in ‘softer’ one that – again unsur- different ways, so you have to prisingly – contributes to beauty choose the right drink to solve in the form of home-brewed 40 certain ailments.” He mentions percent proof kaoliang spirit with that, “Although yaojiu is an alco- herba epimedii, motherwort, holic drink, it follows the prin- Indian mulberry and other fe- ciples of TCM to optimize the male-friendly ingredients. As well body’s yin and yang and benefit as outer beauty, it apparently im- mental acuity.” proves sleep and enhances inner harmony. In his bar in Sea World, Qin makes two types of drinks – Qin has also blended his know- one for the gents, the other how with modern technology to for the ladies. “One is home- invent a yaojiu cocktail that com- brewed corn liquor with bines different and ingre- selected ginseng, goji berries dients. His signature is Bubu Gao, and Cornu Cervi Pantotrichum which literally means ‘flying high- (lurong).” It also contains er and higher,’ as represented by deer bones and deer penis. the cocktail’s colored layers. Unsurprisingly, Qin says “This one is for men – to make them Go on, give it a shot! stronger, more virile and, most importantly, perform better // Available in First Meet Bar, No. in bed.” Pointing to an expat 101, Zone C, Huanchuan Plaza, Sea drinker in the bar, Qin says, World, Shekou, Nanshan District 南山 Giant ginseng steeps with deer penis and other exotic ingredients “This man comes in to drink 区蛇口海上世界招商局环船广场C区101 yaojiu two to three times a (8827 8696)

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eat / drink on the grill Godiva’s Philippe Daue Life is like a box of chocolates… By Tongfei Zhang

Fourth generation So what does China want? Chinese customers like very in a line of chefs When I wake up in the morning, I know strong cocoa flavors. One of the who have served the best-selling pieces at the mo- I’m going to deal with chocolates for ment is an 85 percent chocolate, Belgian royal family, which has a surprisingly strong, when Philippe Daue the whole day and nobody is going to bitter taste. Here, they don’t like things too sweet, but they do got a call from Godiva bother me about anything else like fruity elements and nuts. If to head up China’s you combine crunchy nuts, fruiti- ness and something a bit creamy chocolate program, and smooth, they have a very big he didn’t hesitate. go back to the main office and even though you love it yourself. interest. say, “This is what our customers With a portfolio of like, so let’s design a piece that How do you gain inspiration? What is an example of a flavor five-star hotel dessert responds to their demands.” The first thing I do in every city you’ve developed only for us? The world has shifted towards I am sent to is go look at local We have done quite a bit of departments across a more customer focus. This is products. That in itself is inspira- research with sourced local in- the world, he dove good, as it forces everybody to tion. When I came to China four gredients. Wolfberry is a good wake up a little bit. It’s very nice years ago, I constantly went from example. It hasn’t been used into the mainland’s that a traditional company like one market to another and every- much in chocolates. In Europe new, booming mine, that is almost 90 years thing was new and full of differ- it’s not considered a great food, old, can shift so completely to- ent sensations. but it’s very healthy and tasty. market to follow his wards a local mindset. When the right amount is com- passion and develop What’s the hardest part of your bined with chocolate, it makes How do you and other chocolat- job? a very good contribution to the a new perspective on iers work together? Do you have Acquiring the skills to make choc- whole piece. So this is going to chocolate flavors. Here conference calls? olate is hard but apart from that, be the very first time we bring It’s a challenge but it’s really it’s probably being patient. We it to the market. It’s what we’ve we discover more fun. We have chefs across five are getting busier and the days been working on for the past six about the perks of continents and when we get are not long enough anymore, so months and it will come out in together, we have five different we need to rush, rush, rush. But August or September. It is going being the cocoa king. views of the chocolate world – you still need to maintain that to be the first real focus on the what people in North America patience because chocolate needs Chinese market and will be a So… head chocolatier, huh? like or what people in China like time to work by itself. You can’t milestone of the change. How much do you love your is different – and we can make rush chocolate – it’s a natural, job? new collections that are locally noble product and if you rush What is Valentine’s Day like in I have a fantastic job. When I accepted. it, it will affect the final product the chocolate world? wake up in the morning, I know negatively. It’s one of our busiest days of I’m going to deal with chocolates At initial stage we all come up the year. It is like our New Year. for the whole day and nobody is with ideas on papers or in our Is there an unexpected combina- Worldwide it is a big piece of going to bother me about any- brains, so yes, we have confer- tion you enjoy? business but you don’t really have thing else. It’s a dream. Maybe ence calls – which is not funny What I like is something that to develop new chocolates for it. that’s why a lot of people are because sometimes they are only came up in the last decade: I mean it’s a time when buying very happy in Belgium. at six in the morning because chocolate with salt and salted them is a given, right? of time difference. A couple caramels. We now have original What does your daily work of times a year, we also all get salt from specific regions that In your opinion, what is the sexi- involve? together in Brussels for a whole you can combine with origin est chocolate you make? My day to day job not only in- week and the only thing we do chocolates. Origin chocolates Hmmmm, the Lady Noir. It’s a volves chef’s work but also a lot is have fun with chocolates like [made from cacao from only carving of Lady Godiva on a of ingredient research, product trying out, tasting and research- one region in the world] are not horse but in a very nice design. sourcing and customer contact ing. As a chef it’s really fun for everybody because they can It’s voluptuous and looks ele- – I have to know what they like because it’s just a solid seven be very harsh in flavor, but that gant. It’s also made with vanilla. and what they desire for the new days of just making and tasting makes it unique. Not everybody For me, vanilla is the symbol of collections. chocolates. likes it but it can be a very nice sexy and is my favorite flavor. experience. It comes from the stem of an How has Godiva shifted its reci- What do you have to keep in orchid flower and, in ancient pes to meet Chinese palates? mind when developing new times, it was seen as an aphro- What Godiva made in Brussels chocolate? disiac. I’m not sure about that, is for the whole world, but Always remember that you are but vanilla is definitely some- we’re the only chocolate com- not working for your own taste. thing I consider sexy. pany that has a team of chefs You have to please the custom- around the globe – in Asia, ers. You need to be open minded // Shop M23, Base 2, TaiKoo Hui, 383 Europe and North America. In and you cannot have a huge ego. Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District 天河区天 every region we look into what If you make something people 河路383号太古汇商场地下二层M23号 customers want, and then we don’t like, it has to be changed, (3868 2526)

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Lu, , Yuexiu District越秀区二沙岛晴 ARTS APR 3 波路33号 (8735 2222 ext. 886, www.concerthall. com.cn) ARTS NIGHTLIFE Exhibition: Taste of Greece Organized by the Consulate General Gig: Viking Moses of the Hellenic Republic in Guangzhou What happens when you decide and Guangzhou Redtory Culture and to opt out of the American Dream? Art Organization, “Taste of Greece” Documentary Werewolves across Photography Exhibition presents fantas- America is a portrait of modern youth tic photos taken by photographers from culture. The film stars nomadic folk icon Greece. The photos cover the themes of Viking Moses who guides us through landscape, animals, local customs, scen- the world of the American DIY music ery of stunning islands. scene. The rich but often ignored musi- Until May 4. Free admission, 10.30am-8.30pm. cal culture of DIY explains what it is like Gallery E7, Redtory, 128, Yuancun Si Heng Lu, to live on the fringes of society. Viking Tianhe District 天河区员村四横路128号红砖厂 Moses (Brendon Massei) has been E7展馆 (85574417) recording and touring independently as a full-time job since he was 14, and APR 4 he’s spent more than half of his life pav- Win! ing trails for other musicians to follow. APR 12 Artists that Massei took on their first ARTS tours include: Deer Tick, Scout Niblett Theater: Our Town and Nat Baldwyn of the Dirty Projectors. Concert: Sun Yingdi Massei continues to win over fans and The play Our Town is adapted from American playwright Thornton Wilder’s Born in Shanghai, Sun Yingdi rose to critics with his delicate melodies and works by James Chi-Ming Liang, the founder and the director of the Godot fame after he received the first prize in versatility as a performer. Theatre Company, in 1989. The story took place in a small town called Danshui in the Franz Liszt Competition in 2005. He Free admission, 8:30pm. Loft345, 4/F, 19 Xiaogang in the 1950s. It describes how a young couple, Shao-Wei Chen and Emily, will join hands with conductor Martin Garden, Jiangnan Dong Lu, Haizhu District 海珠区 grew up, fell in love and parted from each other. Having been popular for the Yates to bring Sergei Rachmaninoff’s 江南东路晓港花园19号4楼(loft345gz@gmail. past 25 years, the play is its 7th version in Guangzhou. Famous Taiwan TV host No.2 in C minor and No.2 in E minor. com) A second showing will take place at C:union C.T. Cao will join hands with Vega Tsai and Patrick Lee, presents this touching RMB60-150, 8pm. Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo on April 14. drama. In Chinese only. RMB80-680, 8pm. Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, ARTS Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城珠江西路1号 (3839 2888, www.gzdjy.org)

Win a pair of tickets to Our Town. Submissions to [email protected] before April 10 with the subject 'Our Town' and why you should win.

APR 6 southwest China. Photos displayed reflect what the photographer experi- enced at that time. ARTS Free admission. Until April 25. Art Museum of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, 257 Concert: Andreas Kern and Paul Cibis Changgang Dong Lu, Haizhu District 海珠区昌 The brainchild of two young yet accom- 岗东路257号(8401 7227) plished German pianists, Andreas Kern and Paul Cibis, the Piano Battle sees the duo onstage playing beautiful classical APR 13 music while competing with each other. Armed with a sense of humor, the pair ARTS also invites everyone in the audience to APR 13 Win! vote on their performance in each indi- Concert: Yin Chengzong vidual round to eventually decide who Born on the “Piano Island” of Concert: Evoéh the winner is. Gulangyu Island in Xiamen in 1941, Yin RMB100-380, 8pm. Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Chengzhong is no doubt a legendary Evoéh is a sextet that formed in 2005 as a vocal duo with guitar accompaniment. Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District越秀区 pianist in contemporary China. Playing It has sought to bring out the varied colors of traditional music, interpret the 二沙岛晴波路33号 (8735 2222 ext. 886, www. the piano in at the age of seven, Yin past in music and help people appreciate history. Today the group has enlarged concerthall.com.cn) was the first Chinese pianist to receive to six members with an oboist and a string trio joining in. To date, the group a prize from Tchaikovsky Competition. has worked on compositions, transcriptions and of diverse pieces, APR 12 One of his famous works is the Yellow from Sephardic vocal melodies to great classical symphonies. Their Guangzhou River Piano Concerto which was ar- concert consists of four parts. The first part features Spanish poetry with ‘Romero’ ranged based on the Yellow River and ‘Poemas Menores’ performed. Classic Spanish songs like ‘Cuando Vuelvas de ARTS Cantata. His musical achievements la Siega’ and ‘Nana de Sevilla’ will take the stage and in the last two parts, along- have won him domestic and interna- side Spanish folk and classical songs, like ‘Ojos verdes’ and ‘Danza del Juego de Exhibition: Jacqueline Salmon and tional fame. Lang Lang was one of Amor.’ The audience will have a deeper understanding of Spanish culture after Wu Jianwen his many excellent students. In this this dynamic evening. This is a joint exhibition which exhibits Guangzhou concert, Yin will person- RMB80-280, 3pm. Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District 天 photographic works from French pho- ally present to Guangzhou audience 河区珠江新城珠江西路1号 (3839 2888, www.gzdjy.org) tographer Jacqueline Salmon and her compositions from Mozart, Schubert, Chinese counterpart Wu Jianwen. In Brahms and Chinese composer Li Salmon’s section, 20 black-and-white Haiying. photographs lead us to a space open to a pair of tickets to Evoéh Concert. Submissions to [email protected] RMB80-480, 8pm. Guangzhou Opera House, Win daydream and reflection. Wu Jianwen before April 10 with the subject 'Evoéh' and why you should win. 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe spent six years in climbing the moun- District 天河区珠江新城珠江西路1号 (3839 tains and going over isolated areas in 2888, www.gzdjy.org)

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ARTS Lenneke, Heiko and David met each musical spectrum encompasses other in Holland, where they learned Balkan mountain songs and dance music. In their works, melody and music, mysterious tunes of Orthodox rhythm join hands on the violin, the Christianity and Sufism, as well as the ARTS Hang and the Tabla. The Hang is a just- Mediterranean accentuated charms born instrument which was invented of drumming. Through Aashti, this in Switzerland in 2000. Played with music is again striving to transcend hands and fingers, Hang produces the space between East and West overtones of rich sound which is softer and reveal the simple truth that “we and warmer when compared to the are one”. sound from steelpans. Tabla is an RMB50 presale, RMB60 at door, 8pm. T:union, ancient and sophisticated percussion 361-365, Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Yuexiu instrument from India. Playing involves District广州市越秀区广州大道中361-365 extensive use of the fingers and palms 号东方花苑首层(3659 7623) in various configurations to create a wide variety of sound, reflected in the APR 20 speaking of the syllables. Come and have a look at how these three instru- ments create unique sound. EAT/DRINK RMB50 presale, RMB60 at door,10.30pm. C:union, 115 Shuiyin Lu (137 6060 7640). Eat: Easter Egg-stravaganza Getting out in the great outdoors on the hunt for chocolate sounds like April 19 a pretty top-notch way to spend an egg-cellent day out. Hop along to NIGHTLIFE The Cascade Café this Easter Sunday APR 18-19 Win! as the garden with one of the largest Gig: Aashti waterfalls in China holds its Easter Theater: Divorce Formed in 2008 in Taiwan, Aashti egg hunt. The hunt will be held rain Win! consists of six Balkan music lovers or shine on April 20. After the excit- The drama Divorce is adapted from the full-length novel of the same name by Lao from Macedonia and Taiwan. Their ing search comes the buffet which She (老舍), a prominent novelist in contemporary China who was good at using dark humor to depict authentic Beijing culture. Presented by Ming Theatre, the whole drama is set at a time when the concept of divorce was just introduced to China. The drama explores how compromise, stability and reputation prevents ARTS average people from making rational choices. Will they divorce eventually? The answer will be unveiled at the end of the drama. In Chinese only. RMB80-280, 8pm. Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城珠江西路1号 (3839 2888, www.gzdjy.org)

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Concert: Joe Hisaishi NIGHTLIFE Being one of the leading composers in Japan, Joe Hisaishi is famous for his Gig: Matthieu Ha works used in films directed by Kitano Born in France, accordionist Matthieu Takeshi and animation films directed Ha started his music career in 1994 by Miyazaki Hayao. Songs performed when he completed his first road during the concert are all collected from show touring around four countries in Takeshi and Hayao’s films, such as One West Europe. After the tour, he began Summer’s Day, The Wind of Life, Hanai-Bi his second music project in Brussels, and Ballade. where he observed the real birthplace RMB100-580, 8pm. Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 of his music. Since then he has writ- Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District越秀区 ten for theaters and films and also 二沙岛晴波路33号 (8735 2222 ext. 886, www. participated in several residencies all concerthall.com.cn) over Europe. His excellence in playing the instrument won him chances to COMMUNITY perform at the Centre Pompidou for the Boris Lehman’s retrospective exhibi- Show: Stand-up Comedy Night tion and for Prince Philip and Princess Bored of the local nightlife? Tired of wan- Mathilde of Belgium. Come and enjoy dering around malls? Sick of sitting at APR 19-20 Win! the melancholic melodies coming from home watching telly? April should be a Matthieu Ma’s accordion. fun-filled month as it kicks off with Fool’s RMB40 presale, RMB50 at door, 10.30pm. Day. With that in mind, The Garden Festival: Beishan World Music C:union, 115 Shuiyin Lu (137 6060 7640 ). Hotel is in association with Takeout Festival Comedy is set for a night of hilarity. NIGHTLIFE Have a drink and a laugh at the stand-up Established in 2010 in the nostalgic old town of Zhuhai, the Beishan World Music comedy show brought by comedians Festival has gone from strength to strength, offering a unique opportunity to wit- Gig: Nearest Trio Sean Hebert, Pete Grella, Kenneth Kwan ness an eclectic mix of musical genres worldwide. This year’s festival will present Nearest Trio is a leading figure in and Kevin Zou. They are set to tickle your seven international bands along with an array of excellent individual perform- Korea’s jazz music scene. Their works funny bone. ers. There will be Ray Lema (France), Kim Angelis (America), Raymond Au & His fuse K-pop with folk songs from all // RMB300+15%/person including free flow of Flamenco Troupe Los Duend (Hong Kong), Tulegur Gangzi (Inner Mongolia), around the world. “Romanticism” is selected drinks and plenty of snacks, 9.30-11pm Spiral Trio (Finland), The Nearest Trio (Korea), and Aashti (Taiwan). what the trio want to put into their (the show also runs on April 25). The Tavern Bar, Until Apr 20. RMB99 (per night). Daily 5.30-10.30pm. Beishan Hall, 57 Beishan Zhengjie, Beishan songs. The Garden Hotel Guangzhou, 368 Huangshi Dong Village, Nanping Town, Zhuhai 珠海市南屏镇北山村北山正街57号(0756 – 3227740, www. RMB50 presale, RMB60 at door,10.30pm. Lu 环市东路三六八号 (8333 8989-3651) beishan.org.cn) C:union, 115 Shuiyin Lu (137 6060 7640). NIGHTLIFE Win a pair of tickets to Beishan World Music Festival. Submissions to editor.prd@ APR 18 urbanatomy.com before April 10 with the subject 'Beishan World Music Festival' and why Gig: Spiral Trio you should win.

72 April 2014 // GZ // www.thatsmags.com features delicious soups, cold cuts, ARTS salads, meat platters, a-la-minute grilled steaks and convivial drinks. Exhibition: La Nao de China The Cascade Café, The Garden Hotel Guangzhou, “La Nao de China” (China ship), also 368 Huangshi Dong Lu 环市东路三六八号 called “The Manila Galleon,” were (8333 8989-3651) Spanish trading ships that sailed once or twice per year across the Pacific Ocean Eat: Easter Brunch between Manila and Acapulco, through The Easter Brunch at Foods refreshes China. The goods travelling with the you with fruity coolers and a mouth- Manila Galleon were mainly from China, watering buffet selection that includes prevailing with Chinese silk, hence the gourmet egg creations, slow-roasted Mexicans referred to the Manila galleon milk-fed lamb, cinnamon buns and as "China ship." The exhibition displays Easter cupcakes. Kids will be delighted paintings from Mexican painter Max with a visit from the Easter Bunny, an Sanz, who aims to have his exhibition egg hunt and lots of animal friends to be a bridge for cultural exchanges be- play with. Easter goodies and choco- tween China and Mexico. lates are available for purchase. Until May 25. 9am-4.30pm (Tue-Fri), 9.30am-4pm RMB528/adult, RMB264/child from six to twelve (Sat-Sun), closed on Mondays. Hall 1, Guangzhou (complimentary for child under six), 6 -10pm. Museum of Art, 13 Luhu Lu, Yuexiu District (next Foods, The Ritz-Carlton Guangzhou, 3 Xingan Lu, to Luhu Children’s Park) 越秀区麓湖路13号(近 Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District珠江新城兴 麓湖儿童公园) (8365 9355) 安路3号(3813 6888)

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Gig: Tulegur Gangzi ARTS Coming from Hulunbeier of Inner Mongolia, musician Tulegur Gangzi Concert: Stephanie Sun loves both classical music and rock. Stefanie Sun, aka Sun Yanzi, is a Taiwan- Most of his songs were inspired by based Singaporean singer-songwriter. the life of peasants in Inner Mongolia To date, she has sold over 30 million and he created his own music style copies of her albums which make her and named it “Mongolian grunge” or one of the queens of Mando-pop. It is “nomad rock.” To date, the musician has a long-expected tour as Sun’s fans have had tours around Europe for three times been waiting for three years due to her during which his musical works were pregnancy. Bringing with her songs brought to Finland, Sweden, Denmark, from her latest released album Kepler, Germany, Holland, Estonia and Spain. Sun will also perform her signature RMB50 presale, RMB60 at door, 10.30pm. C:union, songs from the previous album. 115 Shuiyin Lu (137 6060 7640). RMB180-1, 280, 8pm. Tianhe Sports Center, 299 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District 天河区天河路299号 APR 21 (3879 8531) APR 30 NIGHTLIFE

Gig: Kim Angelis EAT/DRINK Kim Angelis began studying the violin at the age of 10 under the guidance of Eat: Secretaries’ Day Rene Bregozzo, whose area of expertise Treat your secretary and the whole team was the "American Gypsy" style. Kim re- to lunch or dinner at Foods and enjoy a tained this style and also added a blend buy-one-get-one-free exclusive offer. of classical music to it. In her album RMB268/person (lunch), RMB448/person (dinner). Violin Voyage, the violin is not the sole Foods, The Ritz-Carlton Guangzhou, 3 Xingan Lu, instrument featured. Her talents as a Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District珠江新城兴 composer are also showcased as the pi- 安路3号(3813 6888) ano, guitar, bass, harp, banjo, cello, and some traditional folk instruments are Every Friday also implemented, resulting in a vivid, yet lively masterpieces. RMB60 presale, RMB80 at door, 8pm. T:union, EAT/DRINK 361-365, Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Yuexiu District 广州市越秀区广州大道中361-365号东方花 Drink: Date with Fraja Vittotio’s 苑首层(3659 7623) Music from Italy Hailing from Italy, Fraja Vittotio touches you with his soulful voice and melodi- APR 25 ous songs. Every Friday, he will be wait-

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ARTS ing for you at the T Lounge & Bar at changing patterns, language, materials Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe, leading you and expressive methods. These images to an inspiring musical journey. Ladies transcend all time and place through can enjoy a buy-one-get-one-free physical and idealistic experiences in discount with all soft drinks, Cointreau different time and space. These exhibits Cocktail and beer from 8-10pm. evoke various temperaments and inter- Starting at 8pm. T Lounge & Bar, Hilton ests, which sometimes gentle, some- Guangzhou Tianhe, 215 Linhe Xiheng Lu, Tianhe times strong, sometimes melancholy, District 天河区林和西横路215号 sometimes humorous, sometimes the- atrical, and sometimes absurd. Free admission, 9.30pm-5pm (closed Every Wednesday on Mondays). 21 Space Art Museum, to Saturday 36 Area H, 1 Huifeng Lu, Guancheng District, Dongguan东莞市莞城区汇峰路一号汇 EAT/DRINK 峰中心H区36号 (0769-2882 1988-8865, www.21samg.com) Seafood Market Night Exhibtion: The Moment Besides eating the fresh seafood, din- The hurly burly of modern day life has ers are given chances to witness how accentuated the problem of depression the food is cooked. A unique dining and increasing number of people are experience of live seafood cooking is getting off of the bus of life, marooned Win! presented in front of every diner. Come Apr 20 in an inexplicable darkness. With the and watch. Reservation is highly recom- purpose to encourage such people mended. who are experiencing hardship in life, Concert: Xavier de Maistre RMB428+ 15% / adult, RMB249+ 15%/ children this exhibition, curated by Qin Dandan, Ahead of his concert this month, French harp maestro Xavier de Maistre chats (6-12 years old), free for children under five, 6-10pm. 2 on 988, Sofitel Sunrich Guangzhou,988 showcases photographic works from with us about hitting the gym, adapting Mozart and how he took up the harp in Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District. eight leading artists in China - Li Shan, pursuit of a woman – at the age of 9. Liu Ye, Yan Lei, Zhang Xiaogang, Zhang 天河区广州大道中988号(3883 8888) Yanzi, XiangJing, Xu Lei and Jiang Zhi. You have performed in our fair city today. When you play his piano music MONTH Through their works, viewers are ex- before. How do you like it? on the harp, this sound is very similar pected to feel energy, happiness, vital- Guangzhou was the place where I first to the fortepiano’s sound [during ARTS ity, and most importantly, hope. performed during my first trip to China, Mozart’s] time, it’s a very nice acoustic Free admission, 10.30pm-6pm(closed on so this is always a special place for me. color. That’s why I found it suitable to Exhibition: Aberrant Image Mondays). 5art, 5/F, Tianjun Mansion, 365 Tianhe I first met the Chinese audience here play his music for harp, whereby I do This exhibition showcases a group of Lu, Tianhe District 天河区天河路365号天俊阁 and was overwhelmed by the enthusi- play the same notes that a piano player excellent artists - Cai Yuanhe, Chen 5楼 (3881 6140) astic reaction, so I am looking forward would play, too. Mozart himself also Jie, Dai Yun, He Guirui, Li Changxing, to returning again! Besides, I like the composed for the harp – unfortunately Eunsook Lee, Li Xiaoqian, Liang EAT/DRINK city such a lot, it’s very exciting, and I just one piece: the concerto for flute Yankang, Luo Brothers, Mo Xiliang, also like the food a lot! and harp with orchestra, which is one Wei Hua, Wei Qingji, Wu Dehao and Drink: 8, Faubourg April Promotion of the most popular pieces in the rep- Sara Tse. The images that they have Decorated as a luxury Parisian apart- Could you please introduce the ertoire today. formed are distinct from the norms by ment, the 8, Faubourg Bar and Terrace program of your coming recital in Guangzhou? How did you select What is the most important techni- the works? cal or artistic requirement for a This will be the first time that I present harp performance? eat/drink a solo recital in China. Therefore, I First of all, the player must of course have chosen the highlights from my master all technical difficulties of the recent recital programs. This will show instrument, so that everything will the width of the repertoire for solo sound light and effortless. Then you harp, and the audience can discover will forget that you hear an instrument the various possibilities and sounds of as ‘complicated’ as the harp! the harp. Do you have any special plans for Why did you take up the harp? concerts or recordings coming up When I was 9 years old, I started my this year? music lessons at the music school in There are several upcoming dates with my home town. In France, it is common my preferred soprano, Diana Damrau; that children start their musical educa- then I will have a chamber music tour tion by visiting a class in music theory, with violin (Baiba Skride) and cello and this was given by a young female (Daniel Müller-Schott) in May; and sev- teacher who also gave harp lessons. I eral debuts with great orchestras. New immediately fell in ‘love’ with her and recordings for Sony are planned but decided that I wanted to start learning will have to wait until 2015! the harp! You look the picture of health. You will play some pieces by What do you like to do during your Debussy in the recital. Are you par- spare time? ticularly fond of this composer? I love eating, but I also enjoy doing a Debussy has written a lot of music for lot of sports, especially windsurfing. harp, both in his orchestral works as When I am on tour, I like to stay in ho- well as for solo harp. He did know how tels with their own fitness areas. Then to use this instrument’s colors most ef- I try to spend some time there during fectively. Since he was French, like me, the day, between rehearsals and the APR 20 he is close to my heart anyway. concert in the evening. This also keeps me in shape for the physical challenges You have just released a new album of the harp playing. Eat: Easter Seafood Sunday of Mozart works, adapting many Brunch famous pieces of his for the harp? // Xavier de Maistre is performing on April 20, Why gave you the idea? 8pm, RMB100-480. Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Celebrate Easter festival with traditional French flair in a boutique- style buf- The kind of piano that Mozart com- Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District 越秀区 fet which will tempt your taste buds with fresh crustaceans, French oysters, posed for was the fortepiano, not com- 二沙岛晴波路33号 (8735 2222 ext. 886) imported lobsters, foie gras, champagne, chocolate eggs, marshmallows, parable to our modern grand pianos of candies, fun kids’ games and lots more! RMB428+ 15% / adult, RMB249+ 15%/ children (6-12 years old), free for children under five, 11.30am-3pm. 2 on 988, Sofitel Sunrich Guangzhou,988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe Win a pair of tickets to Xavier de Maistre Concert . Submissions to editor.prd@urba- District.天河区广州大道中988号 (3883 8888) natomy.com before April 15 with the subject 'Xavier de Maistre' and why you should win.

74 April 2014 // GZ // www.thatsmags.com ARTS is the classiest cocktail bar in town. Drink: Magnifique Afternoon High Innovative drinks, resident foreign DJs, Tea French style garden terrace and regular Enjoy a magnifique lazy afternoon in trendy events dazzle visitors nightly. In MarTeaNi. French style afternoon tea April, the 8, Faubourg Bar and Terrace with surprising French premium pas- launches a special promotion which tries, selection of signature coffee and includes two bottles of Perrier-Jouet premium teas is on offer during this Grand Brut and one bottle of Absolute springtime. vodka priced at RMB 2188 + 15%, // RMB208+15% per two persons per set, 2-5pm. Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque priced at MarTeaNi, Sofitel Sunrich Guangzhou,988 RMB 2988 + 15%, two bottles of Perrier- Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District.天河区 Jouet Belle Epoque priced at RMB4998 广州大道中988号(3883 8888) + 15% and two bottles of Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut priced at RMB 1988 + 15%. Drink: Magnifique Ladies Come and have the special discount Ladies! Dress up and go to Sofitel only in April. Sunrich Guangzhou for a night out. All 8/F, Sofitel Sunrich Guangzhou,988 Guangzhou night long, you will find yourself danc- Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District.天河区广州大道 ing under the music mixed by resident 中988号(3883 8888) DJ Alyssa while enjoying bubbly cham- pagne. Why not give it a try? Drink: Tour de 6pm -1am, 8 Faubourg, Sofitel Sunrich Spend an evening indulging yourself in Guangzhou,988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe a selection of sumptuous food on an District.天河区广州大道中988号(3883 8888) exclusive tasting board, and experience the very best flavors, aromas and inspi- Eat: Mexican Fiesta APR 26 Win! ration that whiskies have to offer. Mexico is a land full of culinary delights. Starting from RMB238. The Churchill Bar, The In the month of April, Add Pan Asian Concert: Keren Ann Ritz-Carlton Guangzhou, 3 Xingan Lu, Zhujiang Restaurant at the Crowne Plaza pro- New Town, Tianhe District珠江新城兴安路3号 vides you with an exciting selection of Born in Israel and now largely based in Paris and New York, Keren Ann is a mul- (3813 6888) Mexican dishes. Your every taste bud titalented singer-songwriter, composer and music producer with six albums re- is sure to be stimulated by enchiladas, leased. Her music is often featured in films and TV series. Many of her songs have Drink: Afternoon Tea Interpretations fresh guacamole, quesadillas, corn ta- been performed by internationally acclaimed artists such as Henri Salvador, Jane Tantalize your palate with fresh pairings cos and homemade churros and many Birkin, Francoise Hardy and Rosa Passos. has commented on her lat- of traditional Afternoon Tea creations other Mexican specialties prepared by est album 101 as “upbeat and full of delicate melody and rich sonic detail.” and exotic base ingredients: Cheese in chef Saion Wallace. RMB180-480, 8pm. Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 广 April. RMB238+15%/person, 6-10pm. Add Pan Asian 州市越秀区二沙岛晴波路33号 (8735 2222 ext. 886, www.concerthall.com.cn) RMB228/set. Pearl Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton Restaurant, Lobby, Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Guangzhou, 3 Xingan Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Science City, 28 Ningcai Lu, Central District, Science Tianhe District珠江新城兴安路3号(3813 6888) City 科学城中心区凝彩路28号(8880 0999) Win a pair of tickets to Keren Ann Concert. Submissions to editor.prd@urbanatomy. com before April 20 with the subject 'Keren Ann' and why you should win.

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Eat: French Cuisine Festival Eat: Very Berries Jardin ARTS Without flying to France, you can enjoy Berries contain a great amount of the fantastic delicacies from Sheraton antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Qingyuan Lion Lake Resort from April With that in mind, the culinary team of to June. The French Cuisine Festival will 2 on 988 has created a gourmet corner be hosted by Tony, Director of F&B and of berries, adding a healthy item to its Kelvin, Executive Chef, who love traveling buffet menu. around the world to return with authen- RMB368+ 15% / adult, RMB164+ 15%/ children tic specialties from different destinations. (6-12 years old), free for children under five, Come with your friends and family and 6-10pm. 2 on 988, Sofitel Sunrich Guangzhou,988 enjoy romantic French delicacies ranging Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District.天河 from breads, seafood, cheese, salads 区广州大道中988号(3883 8888) and meats. Sheraton Qingyuan Lion Lake Resort, 1 Lion Lake Eat: Spring Affair in Canton Lu, Henghe Jie, Qingyuan 清远是自湖大道1号 A new seasonal healthy menu which (0763-3888 8888) features high quality local-produced vegetables is on offer during April at 2 Eat: Lingzhi Mushroom Regimen on 988. Let’s see the sparkle between This April, indulge your discerning taste the nutritious local greens and the con- buds while eating healthy at the same temporary Chinese cooking methods. time. Lai Heen will serve sumptuous RMB368+ 15% / adult, RMB164+ 15%/ children traditional Cantonese food known to be (6-12 years old), free for children under five, good for the liver. Chef Tam and his team 6-10pm. 2 on 988, Sofitel Sunrich Guangzhou,988 prepare dishes like double-boiled lingzhi Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District.天河 mushroom with sea cucumber and pork 区广州大道中988号(3883 8888) shank for you to enjoy without the guilt. Starting from RMB118. Lai Heen, The Ritz-Carlton Eat: RMB1 Buffet Guangzhou, 3 Xingan Lu, Zhujiang New Town, It is a gourmet feast you cannot resist. Tianhe District珠江新城兴安路3号(3813 6888) Buy two lunch or dinner buffets in full price at Feast Signature Restaurant, the Eat: Black Pearl Caviar with Dom third one will enjoy lunch or dinner Perignon buffet at one RMB. Bring your friends The delicious salty and briny taste of and family to take advantage of this Win! the caviar is perfectly enhanced by Dom incredible offer, and savor a fabulous apr 27 Perignon Champagne. A tailor-made gourmet journey in stylish surround- 10-course set menu makes a lavish feast ings. Concert: Club for Five to share with your friends. Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel, 208 Tianhe Lu, RMB1000/set. Limoni, The Ritz-Carlton Guangzhou, Tianhe District 天河区天河路208号 (6668 Club for Five is a celebrated contemporary a cappella group from Finland. 3 Xingan Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District珠 8888) Founded in 2001, the group consists of Maijia Sariola (soprano), Susanna Hietala 江新城兴安路3号(3813 6888) (alto), Jouni Kannisto (tenor), Juha Vitala (baritone) and Tuukka Haapaniemi (bass). Recognized for their great ability to imitate sounds from various music in- struments, the group fuses classic, pop, jazz, folk and hip-pop. Come to Xinghai Music Hall and witness how the human mouth can make miracles. COMMUNITY RMB100-680, 8pm. Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 广 州市越秀区二沙岛晴波路33号 (8735 2222 ext. 886, www.concerthall.com.cn)

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Ongoing Exhibition: Voice of the Unseen This is the documentary exhibition of the Parallel exhibition of the 55th ARTS Venice Biennial. It consists of three parts. The first part introduces the ori- Exhibition: Impression of gin and the development about the the Dongshan 55th Venice Biennial. The second part Wang Shouzhi is Professor of Design presents all exhibited items’ info while theories and history in Art Center the last part is a display of parts of the College of Design, Pasadena, USA and artwork which have just been brought Dean of Chueng Kong School of Art & back from Venice. Design, Shantou University, China. This 9am–5pm (closed on Mondays). Guangdong exhibition showcases Wang’s paintings Museum of Art, 38 Yanyu Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu on charcoal and Chinese ink, all with District越秀区二沙岛烟雨路38号 (8735 1468) the same theme – historical buildings in Dongshan area. His works provide Exhibition: Chinese-Spanish Women a vivid representation of Guangzhou’s Artists Contemporary Works on golden days. Paper Daily 10am-10pm. Kuai Yuan Gallery, 9 What will five Chinese female artists APR 20 Xuguyuan Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区恤孤院路 (Yang Shun, He Guirui, Hou Shanhu, 9号(8765 9746) Qiu Hong and Chen Zijun) and five Carnival: Easter Carnival at Spanish female artists (Matilde Vela, Exhibtion: Artist·Symbol Victoria Rabal, Rosa Solano, Nuria the Canton Place Co-organized by Redtory Culture Rosell and Maribel Mas) do to convey and Art Organization and Marshes This year, Easter celebration at the Canton Place brings you back to the 18th cen- their artistic ideas through the means Association of Guangzhou Academy tury. Every visitor will receive a hat at the entrance and later, with the help from of paper? Answers are exhibited at of Fine Arts and curated by artist He the artists onsite, the hats will be colored and decorated. Besides traditions like the University City Art Museum of Jiancheng, “Artist·Symbol” exhibition egg hunting and a visit from the Easter bunny, the Canton Place will introduce Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts. presents more than 70 pieces of art: oil environmental-friendly concept to the event through teaching kids to make Free admission, 10am-6pm(closed on Mondays). paintings, installations, photography, Easter bunnies with towel. Meanwhile, visitors are also encouraged to bring Hall 6, University City Art Museum of Guangzhou and video, from 13 promising young books which they want to donate to kids living in the poor and remote areas. Academy of Fine Arts, 168 Waihuan Xi Lu, artists in China. University City, Panyu District // 3pm. The Canton Place, Central-Park-view, Haifeng Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District 天河区 番禺区大学城外 Free admission. Venue E8 and E9, Redtory, 128 环西路168号(3936 2149) 珠江新城海风路凯旋新世界广粤天地 Yuancun Siheng Lu, Tianhe District 天河区员村 四横路128号红砖厂E8,E9展馆 (8557 4417)

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Mr. Sertac Ozdemir Appointed as International Women’s Day new Executive Chef for The Hilton Celebration at Sofitel Guangzhou Baiyun To celebrate International Women’s The Hilton Guangzhou Baiyun an- Day, SofitelG uangzhou Sunrich nounces the appointment of Mr. invited a range of prominent female Sertac Ozdemir, as the new Executive figures from the business and en- Chef for the hotel. Born and raised tertainment industries in town to in Mersin, Turkey, Sertac brings network and celebrate their achieve- with him a long accumulation of ments, an indulgent event – Secret culinary experiences from around of Balance – Cheese & Wine Ladies’ the globe. With more than 12 years 2014 China Spring Wedding Expo Night was held at hotel’s new 8, in the hospitality industry, Sertac is a Faubourg Bar & Terrace on March 7. Two renowned original British brands, Langham and Mini in Guangzhou, well-versed culinary leader that will To enjoy the night, delectable AOC presented a variety of wedding products during the 2014 China Spring focus on reviving the hotel’s culinary cheese and fine wine were served Wedding Expo at Poly World Trade Center from March 8 to 9. Langham offerings. Place, Guangzhou’s booth was decorated in Langham pink, providing cou- and the invited successful ladies ples with inspiring and stylish wedding concepts. Four Mini Countryman shared their secret of life balance. cars were decorated as wedding limousines with Langham Place ele- Oscar Night Party at W Hotel Sofitel also joined hands with Louis ments, offering pick-up service from the exhibition hall to the hotel for Guangzhou Vuitton Taikoo Hui Store, where distinguished guests. the 150-year-old luxury brand, pre- Fei Bar at W Hotel Guangzhou sented their “Art of Packing,” the brought the same elegance and knowledge and experience of how extravagance from The Oscars to its to prepare baggage in a useful but Oscar Night Party on February 28. A elegant way.

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hotel NEWS the period of Chinese or International Public treatments designed to rejuvenate Holiday). Evergrande Splendor, Longjing Town, your senses and renew your sensitive Qingxin County, Qingyuan city, Guangdong 广 skin for a radiant you this coming 东省清远市清新县龙颈镇恒大金碧天下 summertime. Enjoy an oil back mas- (4008 408 006) sage and water lily facial treatment for 90 minutes for an exclusive price Pure Spa Package of RMB980. Brighten up your weekend at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, The Ritz-Carlton Guangzhou, Qingyuan Hengda Hotel with 3 Xingan Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District your friends and beloved family 珠江新城兴安路3号(3813 6888) members. With the special Pure Spa Package, you can enjoy the Wedding Package authentic Thai Spa and a luxurious Celebrate the most important day living experience. The package in- of your life at The Ritz-Carlton, cludes one night accommodation at Guangzhou and enjoy unforget- Deluxe Mountain-View Room, Thai table offers such as chauffeured Spa for two persons, in addition to Mercedes-Benz wedding limousine buffet breakfast for two persons. service, Miuki Wen Couture ex- Complimentary use of fitness equip- perience, handmade Grace Haute ment and indoor heated swimming Couture wedding gown and Bene pool, and free internet access in International crystal champagne guest rooms and hotel public areas glasses. Choose from Luxury (RMB are also included. 20,520 per table), Diamond (RMB RMB788/set (RMB100 / set on Fridays and 16,880 per table), Sapphire (RMB Saturdays, additional charge RMB150 / set 10,880 per table) or Jade (RMB during the period of Chinese or International 7,880 per table) packages, or make Public Holiday). Evergrande Splendor, Longjing an appointment with our wedding “Rock the White” Wedding Show Town, Qingxin County, Qingyuan city, butler to plan your very own custom at W Guangzhou Guangdong 广东省清远市清新县龙颈镇恒 celebration. 大金碧天下(4008 408 006) The Ritz-Carlton Guangzhou, 3 Xingan Lu, On March 23, W Guangzhou held its first wedding show at the Grand Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District珠江新城兴 Hall, with the support from Newbury Wedding Company. Under the THE RITZ-CARLTON, 安路3号(3813 6888) theme of “Rock the White,” the event showcased the stylish wedding GUANGZHOU dresses and offering tailored wedding planning service to every brides and grooms-to-be. 2014 The Ritz-Carlton Experience Marco Polo Lingnan The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou is Tiandi Foshan launching its “Intrigue You” pack- age for the whole month of April. Easter Getaway Priced at RMB2108 per night, this Sweeten your Easter holiday with Hotel Promotion Hengda Hotel package includes one complimen- tary night (stay three nights, pay a relaxing getaway at Marco Polo for two), complimentary breakfast Lingnan Tiandi Foshan. For RMB938, The Garden Hotel Asian Champion League Matches buffet for two at Foods Restaurant, you can enjoy a Superior Room Guangzhou Package complimentary Internet access and with a Lingnan Tiandi View, a Easter On April 22 when Guangzhou complimentary local call (in-room) Chocolate Bunny in room, compli- The Promise of Love Evergrande Football Club has its mentary evening cocktail at the Deck The Ritz-Carlton Guangzhou, 3 Xingan Lu, for two persons, buffet breakfast Make your wedding dreams come true battle for a higher place in the Asian Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District珠江新城 Champion League, Guangzhou at Café Marco for two persons, late at The Garden Hotel, Guangzhou. The 兴安路3号(3813 6888) check-out till 4pm and complimen- luxury wedding banquet here boasts Hengda Hotel will launch its Asian Champion League Matches Package tary Internet connectivity. a tastefully decorated venue, tantaliz- A Summer Gift ing cuisine and professional service. which is priced at RMB1388/set. This Marco Polo Lingnan Tiandi Foshan ,97 Renmin Lu, Starting at RMB3, 988, The Garden package includes one night accom- Relax and refresh at The Ritz-Carlton Chancheng District, Foshan 佛山市禅城区人民 Hotel, Guangzhou promises you an modation at a deluxe garden-view Spa with 90-minute combination 路97号 (0757-8250 1840) unforgettable wedding experience. twin bed room, buffet breakfasts for two persons at Evergrande Western The Garden Hotel, Guangzhou, 368 Huangshi Dong Restaurant, entrance tickets worth hotel PROMOTION Lu 环市东路三六八号 (8333 8989-3312) RMB500/ticket for each staying guest (a maximum of two tickets Family Fun Package for each room) for Asian Champion Come and spend a relaxing holiday League match, two fan jerseys of with your family at the Platinum 5-star Guangzhou Evergrande Football Club Garden Hotel Guangzhou. Priced at and shuttle bus between Guangzhou RMB1, 088, the package includes one Hengda Hotel and Tianhe Sports night stay in an Elite Room, com- Center. Complimentary use of indoor plimentary buffet breakfast at The swimming pool, fitness equipment Cascade Cafe (maximum two adults and internet access is also included. and one child), complimentary extra Reservation is highly recommended. bed for children under 12 years old, Inside Evergrande Royal Scenic Peninsula, Caibin free wireless internet, free parking Bei Lu, Jinshazhou, Baiyun District 白云区金沙 and complimentary Pearl River Night 洲彩缤北路恒大御景半岛内 (4008 408 006) Cruise Tour arranged by GZL Travel Service. QINGYUAN HENGDA HOTEL The Garden Hotel Guangzhou, 368 Huangshi Dong Lu 环市东路三六八号 (8333 8989-3669) Weekend Family Getaway Package Bring your family and enjoy a refresh- Garden Meeting Package ing weekend getaway at Qingyuan Make your meeting a fabulous success Hengda Hotel. The package includes Drive Your Way to Shangri-La with the professional and attentive one night accommodation in a Catering to a group of travelers who wish to enjoy an easy drive with services provided by the Garden Hotel Deluxe Mountain-View Room, en- luxury experience, Shangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou rolls out the “Drive Your Guangzhou. The Half-day Meeting trance tickets for two to Xinyinzhan Way To Shangri-La” room package which is designed for travelers who Package (RMB338/person, four hours hot springs or Gulongxia drift, buf- want to explore local attractions in their own cars and experience a fun- with one coffee/tea break) and the fet breakfast for two, in addition filled escapade without compromising the quality of the trip. Priced at Full-day Meeting Service (RMB388/ to meal coupon worth RMB150. Rmb1,200 per room per night, the package includes daily buffet breakfast person,eight hours with two coffee/ Complimentary use of fitness equip- (for a maximum of three persons), RMB100 daily dining credit, compli- tea breaks) feature free in-room ment and indoor heated swimming mentary parking for the stay duration, complimentary wired and wireless broadband internet access and buffet pool, and free internet access in Internet access and 24-hour complimentary use of the Health Club. lunch at the Cascade Café or Chinese guest rooms and hotel public areas are also included. Shangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou, 1 Huizhan Dong Lu, Haizhu District 海珠区会展东路1号(8917 set lunch at Lai Wan Market. 8888) The Garden Hotel Guangzhou, 368 Huangshi Dong RMB818/set (RMB100 / set on Fridays and Saturdays, additional charge RMB150 / set during Lu 环市东路三六八号 (8333 8989-3312)

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Ippudo Shop A027-28, No.2001, B1, Mall 6448) 滩万日本料理, 海珠区会展东路1号广州 Amaze Shop G15-16, Xingsheng Lu, Delhi Durbar A 227-240, 2/F, Gitic Com- of the World, 89 Huacheng Dadao, Tianhe 香格里拉大酒店3-4楼 Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3839 mercial Center Hotel, 1 Huangtian Zhi Jie, District (3831 5513) 一风堂, 天河区花城大 9938) 泰赏, 天河区珠江新城兴盛路8号兴盛汇 Lujing Lu, Yuexiu District (2212 8028) 洛奇 道89号花城汇二期高德置地中商场B1楼2001 Nagoya 4/F, Tian Lun Garden, Jianshe Si 印度餐厅, 越秀区麓景路黄田直街1-2号广信商 号A027-28铺 Malu, Yuexiu District (8356 3650) 水车屋日 Banana Leaf 1) 1/F, Broadcasting and 业中心2楼241-243铺 韩料理, 越秀区建设四马路天伦花园4楼 Television Hotel, 8 Luhu Lu, Yuexiu District Japan Fusion 2/F, Metro Plaza, 358-378 (8359 7499); 2) 5/F, World Trade Centre, Dream of India 83 Lujing Lu, Yuexiu Dis- Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (3880 8118) Nozomi 2/F, Nuova International Apart- 371-375 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District trict (8359 7121) 越秀区麓景路83号 中森名菜日本料理, 天河区天河北路358-378号 ments, 1 Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, (8776 3738); 3) 2/F, Times Square, 28 都市华庭二楼; Tianhe District (3826 2895) 天河区珠江新 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (3891 0728) Indian Gate 172 Yi Cui Yuan, Jin Xiu Sheng 城华利路1号新大厦国际公寓二楼 蕉叶风味屋 1) 越秀区麓湖路8号广视宾馆首层; Tai Yuan, Zhong Cun, Panyu District (3477 Fusion Japan 102B-105, Pearl River City Red Lantern 1/F, 2 Heping Lu, Overseas 2) 越秀区环市东路371-375号世贸大厦5楼; 3) 天 2300) 马赫那佳, 番禺区钟村锦绣生态园倚 Garden, Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, 河区天河北路28号时代广场2楼 翠苑172号 Tianhe District (3838 5477) 非常日本, 天河 Chinese Village, Yuexiu District (8357 7065) 区珠江新城华利路25号珠江都荟102B-105 红灯笼日本料理居酒屋, 越秀区环市东 Bangkok Bar No. 10, 104 Xingsheng Lu, Jewel of India 123 Huangpu Dadao Xi, 路华侨新村和平路2号1楼 Kaiseki Japanese Restaurant 4/F, Lobby Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3801 Tianhe District (3846 6955, 3846 5779) 天 9391) 曼谷吧, 天河区珠江新城兴盛路10号 河区黄埔大道西123号 No. 2, Chimelong Hotel, Panyu Dadao, Roku Roku G/F, Xiang Long Garden, 177 Panyu District (8478 6838 ext. 61488) 怀 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (2223 3066) 104铺 Kohinoor Restaurant & Bar 石料理日本餐厅, 番禺区迎宾路长隆酒店二 六绿, 天河区天河北路177号 2/F, 23 Lujing CoolThai at Shangri-La Hotel 2/F, 1 号大堂4层 Lu, Yuexiu District (6122 1808) 越秀区麓 Huizhan Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8917 景路23号2楼 Sazunami 2/F, Jianguo Hotel Guangzhou, Kasikiya Japanese Restaurant 3/F, Holiday 172 Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (8393 8888 ext. 6450) 香泰, 海珠区会展东路1号 Little India Indian & Nepalese Cuisine Inn, 28 Guangming Lu, Yuexiu District 6388-3628) 涟日本料理, 天河区林和中路172 香格里拉酒店 (6122 3316) 日本炊家料理店, 越秀区光明路 号建国酒店2楼 Units 103-104, Edinburgh International Hot Basil Thai Cuisine 1) Shop G4-5, Apartment, 2 Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, 28号广州文化假日酒店3楼 Sushi Love Shop B1-008B, B/F, Grandview 522 Huifu Dong Lu, Yuexiu District Tianhe District (3878 1353) 越秀区珠江新 (8330 2183); 2) 2/F, Unit 205, 75 Tianhe 城华利路2号爱丁堡国际公寓103-104号铺 Koyama Robatayaki Sushi 1) 4/F, Elec- Mall, 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (8372 tronic Bldg, 403 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu 0178) 天河区天河路228号正佳广场负一层B1 Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8558 3988) 泰地 Punjabi Indian Cusine 2/F, Guotai Hotel, District (8732 2022); 2) 3F, Ping An Build- －008B商铺 道 1) 越秀区惠福东路522号G4-5铺; 2) 天河区天 376 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District ing, 50-160 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District 河东路75号二楼205铺 (3886 8038); 3) Shop 101, 1/F, Times Sushi Oh 1) Shop 1129-1, UU Park, Mall (8382 4542 / 8382 4596) 本杰比印度料理, Salala Shop 107A, Starlight Walk, 352 Square, 28 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District of the World, 89 Huacheng Dadao, Tianhe 越秀区环市东路376号国泰宾馆2楼 Xingang Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (3447 (3882 1846) 小山日本料理 1) 越秀区环市东 District (3832 5541); 2) 3/F, China Plaza, The Tandoor-Guangzhou 2/F, Asia Interna- Zhongshan San Lu, Yuexiu District (8364 6325) 海珠区新港中路352号珠影星光城 tional Hotel, 326 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu 107A铺 District (6260 8999) 天都里印度餐厅, 越秀 区 环市东路326号亚洲国际大酒店二层 Soi 5 G/F, 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8388 3821) 越秀区建设六马路1号 Taste of India 165 Taojin Lu, Yuexiu Dis- 誉海食街一楼 trict (8350 7688, 8357 2688) 印斯味餐馆 酒廊, 越秀区淘金路165号国际大酒店二层 Tai Man Guan Thai Cuisine Shop 701, 7/F, Northeast Tower, Tee Mall, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (8559 1080, 8559 1800) INDONESIAN 泰满贯, 天河区天河路208号天河城东北塔7 楼701号铺 Lombok Indonesian Restaurant 522 Huifu Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (020-8306 5831) Tai Zhen Cow and Bridge Thai Restaurant 越秀区惠福东路522号 54 Dajie, Liwan District (8121 9988) 泰珍牛桥餐馆, 荔湾区沙面大街54号 Pandan Indonesian Cuisine 1) No. 16-19, Bldg A, 475 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu Dis- VIETNAMESE trict (8760 5258); 2) 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 5075) 香兰印尼餐厅 37°2 Gourmet and Gathering 523 Binjiang 1) 越秀区环市东路475号A区16-19号; 2) 越秀区 Dong Lu, Haizhu District (3432 1922) 37度 建设六马路一号 (靠东风东路口) 2 友会, 海珠区滨江东路523号

JAPANESE Basil French Vietnamese Restaurant A005, Up Zone Residence Bldg, 20 Haim- Amanokawa 403B, 4/F, Citic Plaza, 233 ing Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District Tianhe Bei Lu (8755 4411) 天之河日本料理, (3831 2567) 金不换法越风味餐厅, 天河区珠 天河区天河北路233号中信广场4楼403B铺 江新城海明路20号力迅上筑西区A005铺

California Roll Restaurant 1) No. 101, 55 Lemon House Vietnamese Cuisine 1) 1/F,

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11 Jianshe Liu Ma Lu, Yuexiu District 105号铺 业广场2楼201号铺 号珠江新岸公寓首层 (8375 3600); 2) 511 Huifu Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8318 9715) 越茗苑越式美 Isabella Designer Cake 53 Judenan Lu, DownTown Shop 102-103, Peace Nine Lair Bar 10am-3pm. Starlight Walk, 食 1) 越秀区建设六马路11号首层; 2) 越秀区 Haizhu District (8956 7567) Isabella创意 World Apartment, 29 Jianshe Wu Malu, 352 Xingang Zhong Lu, Haizhu District 惠福东路511号 蛋糕，海珠区聚德南路53号 Yuexiu District 啡悦, 越秀区建设五马路29号 (020-8963 7681) 海珠区新港中路352号 好世界公寓首层102-103号铺 珠影星光城 Lemon Leaf 32 Dezheng Nan Lu, Yuexiu Mar-Tea-Ni Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich District (8381 5981) 柠檬叶越南餐厅, 越秀 Lobby, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Drop In Shop 103, Sun Plaza, 445 Tian- People's Café (open 24 hours) 1) 1/F, 35 区德政南路32号 Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext. 3301) 马 run Lu, Tianhe District (3881 5752) 天河 Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 天尼, 天河区广州大道中988号广州圣丰索 区天润路445号太阳广场103 6677); 2) Shop 106-107, 8 Xingsheng Nha Trang Vietnamese Restaurant No. 菲特大酒店大堂 Lu, Tianhe District (3805 1528); 3) B09, 201-204, 2/F, 75 Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe Elaine’s Garden No. 107, Edinburgh Party Pier, Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District District (3890 0282); 2) 2/F, Guangzhou My Daren Bakery Shop 134, 12 Xing- Apartment, Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Yijian Building, 3-7 Jianshe Liu Malu (3449 4172) 1) 越秀区建设五马路35号大院 sheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe Tianhe District (3826 3481) 伊涟咖啡红 (8373 6663) 芽莊越式料理 1) 天河区天河东 一楼; 2) 天河区兴盛路8号106-107铺; 3) 海珠区 District (3887 6125) 天河区珠江新城兴盛 酒吧, 天河区珠江新城华利路爱丁堡国际 路75号二层201-204铺; 2) 越秀区建设六马路 阅江西路珠江琶醍啤酒文化艺术区B区09号 3-7号广州一建大厦二层 路12号134商铺 公寓107铺 Pacific Coffee 1) Shop A, South Gate, Rendezvous 272 Binjiang Zhong Lu, Perma Shop 36 Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu H2O 4/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, 1/F, Tee Mall, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe Haizhu District (8922 8169) 遇西餐厅, 海 District (8380 7050) 朴门面包工房, 越秀 Xing'an Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8558 8263); 2) Shop MU06, 珠区滨江中路272号 区建设五马路36号 District (3813 6688) H2O池畔吧, 天河区 TaiKoo Hui Shopping Mall, 383 Tianhe 珠江新城兴安路3号广州富力丽思卡尔顿 Lu, Tianhe District (3868 2026, 3868 Tiger Prawn Vietnamese Restuarant 1) The Mandarin Cake Shop Mandarin Ori- 酒店4楼 2030); 3) Shop A15 (Lobby), G/F, 191 548-552 Huifu Dong Lu, Yuexiu District ental, Guangzhou, 389 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District; 4) Shop 103, (8319 1277); 2) 8/F Guangming Plaza, District (3808 8886) 文华饼店,天河区天 Happy Monk Back of Yi’an Plaza, Jianshe G/F, Westmin Plaza, 48 Zhongshan Qi Lu, 63 Xihu Lu, Yuexiu District (8338 1931) 河路389号 Wu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 5597) 越 Liwan District (8132 9797); 5) Shop 103, 大头虾越式风味 1) 越秀区惠福东路548-552 秀区建设五马路宜安广场后门 East Hope Bldg, 515 Dongfeng Zhong Lu, 号; 2) 越秀区西湖路63号光明广场8楼 Tyan.D Shop C-02, Zone South, Mall of Yuexiu District (8132 9797) the World, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe Hub Lobby 1/F, Crowne Plaza Guangzhou 太平洋咖啡 Vanda Shop 102, Huifeng Yuan, 8 Xing- District (3832 6506) 天河区珠江新城花城 Science City, 28 Ningcai Lu, Central Dis- 1) 天河区天河路208号天河城购物中心第一 sheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe 汇南区C-02铺 trict, Science City, Tianhe District (8880 层南门廊A号商铺; 2) 天河区天河路383号太 古汇商场MU06号铺; 3) 天河区体育西路191 District (3805 1018) 天河区珠江新城兴盛 0999) 汇点大堂吧, 天河区广州科学城中心 号一层自编号A15单元(写字楼大堂内); 4) 荔 路8号汇峰苑102铺 Wagga Wagga Booth A155, 1/F, Guang- 区凝彩路28号广州翡翠皇冠假日酒店一楼 ming Plaza, 63 Xihu Lu, Yuexiu District 湾区中山七路48号西门口广场1楼103铺(近地 OTHER ASIAN (8389 2625) 华家甜品屋, 越秀区西湖路 I'm Cafe 18/F, Bldg 18, Area 3, 铁西门口站D出口); 5) 越秀区东风中路515号 63号光明广场一楼A155铺 Yangcheng Creative Industry Zone, Tianhe 东照大厦103铺 Add Pan Asian Restaurant 1/F, Crowne District (3803 1404) 天河区羊城创意产业 Seasonal Tastes 2/F, Westin Guangzhou, Plaza Guangzhou Science City, 28 Ning- CAFES 园三区18栋18/F cai Lu, Central District, Science City, 6 Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (2826 Tianhe District (8880 0999) ADD泛亚自助 107 Café Shop 107, 1 Tianhe Bei Jie, Kafelaku Coffee 1) Shop 1516, 1/F, China 6967) 知味西餐厅, 天河区林和中路6号广州 餐厅, 天河区广州科学城中心区凝彩路28号广 Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District (3880 0717) Plaza, 33 Zhongshan San Lu, Yuexiu Dis- 海航威斯汀酒店2楼 州翡翠皇冠假日酒店一楼 trict (8373 8221); 2) Haiyue Lu, Tianhe 107咖啡, 天河区体育西路天河北街1号107 (中 Second Avenue 325 Yanjiang Zhong Lu, District (3827 9021); 3) 1/F, Guangwu 石化大厦后面) Haizhu District (8365 3666) Hao Chi Restaurant 4/F, Crowne Plaza Hotel, No. 101, 603 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe 湾畔西餐厅, Guangzhou City Centre, 339 Huanshi 2 on 988 Café 2/F, Sofitel Guangzhou District (8754 4117); 4) Shop T104, Gate 海珠区沿江中路325号 Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8363 8888 ext. Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, 5 Shopping Mall, 353 Yunxiao Lu, Baiyun Sky Café 45/F, Asian Hotel, 326 Huanshi (8363 8888 ext. 88321) 越秀区环市东路 Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext. 3304) 全 District (3607 6230); 5) Fortune Plaza, Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (6128 8888 ext. 339号广州中心皇冠假日酒店四楼 日制餐厅, 广州大道中988号广州圣丰索菲特 116 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3881 4583) 云顶阁, 越秀区环市东路326号之一亚 大酒店2楼 1325); 6) Shop B2, Popark Mall, 63 Linhe 洲国际大酒店45楼 Penang Malaysian Fusion Restaurant Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (3891 1500); Shop 49-51, 475 Huanshi Dong Lu, Alfresco 1/F, Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe, 7) G/F, Yi'an Plaza, 33 Jianshe Liu Malu, Tapas Cafe & Restaurant 1/F, Qifu Yuexiu District (8760 8599 ) 槟城马来西 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District Yuexiu District (8363 3371) 猫屎咖啡 1) 中 Huasha, 2 Mingyue Yi Lu, Yuexiu District 亚餐厅, 越秀区环市东路475号之三东都大世 (6683 3610) 林下轩, 天河区林和西横路215 山三路33号中华广场1楼西门1516铺; 2) 天河 (8739 8737) 越秀区明月一路2号祈福华 界1楼49-51号 号广州天河新天希尔顿酒店首层 区海月路 (近海风路楼; 3) 天河路603号之101 夏1楼 号广武酒店1楼 4) 白云区云霄路自编353栋5 Art Café Times Museum, Times Rose BAKERY & DESSERT 号停机坪购物广场1楼T104铺; 5) 体育东路116 T Lounge & Bar 1/F, Hilton Guangzhou Garden III, Huangbian Bei Lu, Baiyun 号财富广场; 6) 林和中路63号东方宝泰B2楼; Tianhe, 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe Awfully Chocolate M50, TaiKoo Hui Shop- Dadao, Baiyun District (2627 2363, www. 7) 建设六马路33号宜安广场1楼中庭 District (6683 3610) 天河区林和西横路215 ping Mall, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District timesmuseum.org) 艺术+咖啡, 白云区白云 号广州天河新天希尔顿酒店首层 (www.awfullychocolate.com) 天河区天河 大道黄边北路时代玫瑰园三期时代美术馆 Kona Prince Shop EK-016, Fashion 路383号太古汇M50 Tianhe Commercial Square, Tianhe Dis- The Coffee Club 1) B101, Southern Dis- Arte Cafe 22 Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, trict (8567 8851) 天河区体育中心时尚天河 trict, Central Plaza, 18 Jianshe Da Malu, Cheris 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District Tianhe District (3804 9719, www.arteres- 商业广场EK-016 Yuexiu District (8302 2508, www.coffee- (8376 5086) 越秀区建设六马路1号 taurant.com) 天河区珠江新城华利路22号 club.com); 2) G113-G114, 8 Xingsheng Kui Yuan Cafe 9 Xuguyuan Lu, Yuexiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District; 3) Chloe’s A7 Business Street, Phase 1, Aurora Café 1/F, Tian Lun Garden, Jian- District (8765 9746) 逵园艺术馆, 越秀区 Shop 1013, Diwang Plaza, Jiaochang Xi Global Villa, Yingbin Lu, Panyu District she Si Malu, Yuexiu District (8356 0733) 恤孤院路9号 Lu, Yuexiu District 1) 越秀区建设大马路18 (2383 8429, www.chloesbakery.cn) 番禺 奥罗拉意式咖啡馆, 越秀区建设四马路天伦 号保利中环广场南区B101铺; 2) 天河区兴盛 区迎宾大道锦绣香江A7花城超市 花园首层 Lavazza 1) G.T. Land Plaza, 8 Zhujiang 路8号113-114号铺 (近保利心语花园); 3）越秀 Xi Lu, Tianhe District; 2) Shop 14, G/F, Cornucopia Ice Cream Master 64 Xiadu 区较场西路26号地王广场1013号铺 Café Bank 115 Tiyu Xi Heng Jie, Tianhe OneLink Walk, 230-232 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe Lu, Haizhu District (French/English: 139 District (8569 4862) 班克咖啡, 天河区体育 District (3899 2863) 拉瓦萨咖啡馆 1) 天河 Trail Furniture and Coffee Unit 102, G/F, 2894 2789; Chinese/English: 136 0964 西横街115号（近天河城） 区珠江西路8号高德置地夏商场; 2) 天河区天 Block 10, Xinyi Place, 1 Xiashi Zhi Jie 0604) 海珠区下渡路64号 Cafe Vivo G/F, B Section, Dehe Bldg, Yian 河路230-232号万菱汇1楼14铺 (entrance on Changdi Jie), Fangcun, Li- Dessert Kitchen Shop A028, 4/F, Grand- wan (8119 2412) 荔湾区芳村下市直街1号( Jie, Jiangwan Lu, Haizhu District (3435 Le Vila No. 106, Edinburgh Interna- view Mall, 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District 从长堤进)信义会馆10号楼102单元 1459) 海珠区江湾路怡安街德和商务楼B栋 tional Apartment, 2 Huali Lu, Zhujiang (8550 5933) 甜品工房, 天河区天河路228 首层 (中海名都后面) Xincheng, Tianhe District (3829 7059) 爱 Vincent 1) Shop 105, Peace World Apart- 号正佳广场4楼A028号铺 丁堡店, 天河区珠江新城华利路2号爱丁堡国 ment, 29 Jianshe Si Malu, Yuexiu District Cafe Xperience 1) Shop 1-2, G/F, (8376 6162); 2) G11, 11 Xingsheng Lu, Emmaus Bakery 际公寓106号 1 Congyun Lu (opposite Paco Business Hotel, 189 Longkou Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3839 Poly Hotel), Baiyun District (3663 5171, Tianhe District (8754 9199, 8758 2739); Maan Coffee Voka Street, 460 Tianhe Bei 9949) 乐啡 1)建设四马路29号好世界公寓首 [email protected]) 麦子烘焙, 白云区从 2) No. 4, G/F, Exhibition Center Bldg, 108 Lu, Tianhe District (8751 7080) 漫咖啡, 天 层105号铺; 2) 天河区兴盛路11号兴盛汇G11铺 云路1号商铺（保利山庄酒店的对面） Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District 西罗西咖啡 河区天河北路460号沃凯街 吧 1) 天河区龙口西路189号柏高商务酒店首 Woju Café Shop 8, G/F, 122 Shiyouxin Ma Fine Foods 1) No. 009, G/F, Popark Mall, 层1-2号铺; 2) 天河区体育东路108号创展中 Mamamiya Café 5/F, Guangzhou Book Lu, Yuexiu District (180 2860 4535) 蜗 Guangzhou East Station, Tianhe District 心首层4号 Centre, 123 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District 居咖啡自家烘焙工房, 越秀区寺右新马路122 (6288 6040); 2) 133 Huasui Lu, Zhujiang (189 2513 7322) 玛玛迷亚咖啡, 天河区天 号1楼8号铺 Xincheng, Tianhe District (3804 9429); Cento G/F, Bldg 1, Jianshe Liu Malu, 河路123号广州购书中心5楼 3) Shop 119, Voka Street, 460 Tianhe Bei Yuexiu District (8388 0471) 森特, 越秀区建 CHINESE Lu, Tianhe District; 4) No. 1, 23 Jianshe 设六马路1号后栋1楼01号 Mar-Tea-Ni Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich Si Malu, Yuexiu District (8356 1245); 5) Lobby, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Ciabatta Restaurant Shop 109, Poly CANTONESE No. 301(1), Business and Food Center, Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext. 3301) 马 Champagne Garden, 48-50 Huali Lu, Fisherman Wharf, Riverside Garden, Pa- 天尼, 天河区广州大道中988号广州圣丰索菲 Baiyuelou Cantonese Restaurant 4/F, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3803 nyu District (3452 0968) 1) 天河区火车东 特大酒店大堂 Crowne Plaza Guangzhou City Centre, 站东方宝泰首层009铺; 2) 天河区珠江新城 8050) 天河区珠江新城华利路48-50号保利香 339 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District 华穗路133号; 3) 天河区天河北路460号沃 槟花园109商铺 Mezomd Cafe Shop 112-116, Canton (8363 8888 ext. 88311) 越秀区环市东路 凯商业街119铺 (8558 3622); 4) 越秀区建设 Place, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 339号广州中心皇冠假日酒店四楼 Dilettante Mocha Café 1) 34 Huali Lu, 四马路23号之一; 5) 番禺区丽江花园渔人 (3831 6227) 曼索蒂, 天河区珠江新城广粤 Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3838 码头三楼301(1) 天地112-116号铺 Banquet Hall International 2/F, White 3325); 2) 2/F, Sinopec Bldg, 191 Tiyu Xi Swan Hotel, 1 Shamian Nan Jie, Liwan L-Art Shop 105, 27 Huali Lu, Zhujiang Lu, Tianhe District (3892 2766) 德莉浓巧 Moment Cafe and Lounge 28 Yu- District (8188 6968-30330) 宏图府, 荔湾 Xincheng, Tianhe District (3726 8565) 克力摩卡咖啡店 1) 天河区珠江新城华利路34 han Lu, Binjiang Dong Lu, Haizhu District 艺术之上, 天河区珠江新城华利路27号 号; 2) 天河区体育西路191号中石化大厦佳兆 (8957 0311) 涟漪, 海珠区滨江东玉菡路28

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District (3482 0401); 2) West Section, Bao Lin Yuan, Huaxun Jie, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3408 9549); APRIL 4 3) Shop 11-13, Yuhai Food Street, 1 FRI Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8382 Concert: Sounds of Sydney, 8pm, 8299) 1) 番禺区番禺大道华南碧桂园碧华 HKD60-120. Fringe Dairy, Fringe Club 商业2街9-11号; 2) 天河区珠江新城华讯街保 林苑西区加拿大布鲁咖啡馆, 近发展中心; 3) (www.hkticketing.com) 越秀区建设六马路誉海食街11-13号铺 The Acappelicans are the University of Sydney’s premier a cappella group. british They entertain audiences with a di- \ verse repertoire of covers from various The Covent Garden G/F, Wells genres including pop and jazz, musi- International Apartment, 2 Huaqiang Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe Dis- cal theatre and rock, and even some trict (3806 5151, 3806 5757) 高芬 Disney! Since their formation in 2012, 园英伦酒吧餐厅, 珠江新城华强路2号富力 they have taken the Australian a cap- 盈丰122铺 pella scene by storm with a series of sold-out shows, including at Sydney Fringe Festival and TedX Youth. They are bringing their unique show to the Concert: Jenny Tseng, 8:15pm. Hong Kong Fringe Club for one perfor- HKD680. The Hong Kong Jockey mance only, so don’t miss out! Club Amphitheatre, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (www. APRIL 5 hkticketing.com) Jenny Tseng, mostly known in SAT Cantonese-speaking regions as Yan Concert: Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Nei, is a -born singer and 8pm. HKD585-850. Rotunda actress who’s been based in Hong 3,6/F,Kowloonbay International Trade Kong for much of her career. Her & Exhibition Centre (www.hkticketing. father is Austrian while her mother is com) Chinese. Her repertoire includes both Kyary Pamyu Pamyu started her career Cantonese and Mandarin songs. She The Tavern Sports Bar Traditional English style bar that fosters a cosy as a Harajuku-style fashion model recorded several duets with Roman when she was a high school student intimate atmosphere. Both Taverns offer Tam, including music from the 1982 an extensive menu of Western favorites and has soon become a fashion icon. TVB TV series The Legend of the and different theme nights throughout She released her debut mini album Condor Heroes. the whole week. 1) Poly 108, 6 Huajiu Moshi Moshi Harajuku in 2011. Kyary’s Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District unique outfits received remarkable (8550 3038); 2) On the right side of the attention, which brought Kyary the Huanan Country Garden, Yingbin Lu, opportunity to perform in KOUHAKU APRIL 29 Panyu District (3482 4882/3482 4886) 致盛 1) 天河区珠江新城华就路6号保利108公 UTA GASSEN (Japanese traditional THe 馆; 2) 番禺区迎宾路华南碧桂园大门右侧 end-of-year TV program) in 2012 and Concert: , 2013. Her first world tour was a great 8:30pm. HKD480-750. Star Hall, FRENCH success and her second album Nanda Kowloon Bay International Trade & Collection ranked top on the Exhibition Centre (www.hkticketing. 2 on 988 All Day Dining 2/F, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou weekly chart, selling more than 40,000 com) copies. Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888 Bullet for My Valentine is a Welsh ext. 3304) 全日制餐厅, 天河区广州大道中 heavy metal band from Bridgend, Element Fresh Shop L302, TaiKoo Hui, 988号广州圣丰索菲特大酒店2楼 APRIL 16 formed in 1998. The band is com- 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 posed of Matthew Tuck (lead vocals, 8506) 新元素, 天河区天河路383号太古汇 37°2 Lotus 7 Tiansheng Cun, Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8359 1157) WED rhythm guitar), Michael Paget (lead 广场L302店 越秀 Drama: Moving Sounds, 8pm. HKD88- 区环市东路天胜村7号 guitar, backing vocals), Jason James 13 Factories 7 Tianhe Bei Jie, Tiyu Xi Lu 110. Fringe Underground, Fringe Club (bass guitar, backing vocals), and (southwest corner of Chengjian Tower, Bistro Carte Blanche A3, 25 Huali Lu, (www.hkticketing.com) Michael Thomas (drums). They formed near Tianhe Dasha North Gate), Tianhe Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3838 When our lives are spinning out of under the name Jeff Killed John, and District (3884 9230) 十三行, 天河区体育 5406) 法国小厨, 天河区珠江新城华利路25号 control, we seem to miss a lot of things 西路天河北街7号（城建大厦西南角, 天河 started their music career by covering Chateau Grillroom 2/F, Chateau Star River, 大厦北门） around us. Let’s chill out and connect songs by and Nirvana. The Yingbin Lu, Panyu District (3993 6688) 圣 with the community through story band has stated that their music is 63 Steak & Burger By the River B8, 爵, 番禺区迎宾路星河湾酒店2楼 sharing and the dramatic enactment by influenced by classic metal acts such Canton Place, Haifeng Lu, Zhujiang Chez Max G/F, Central Plaza, 38 Huale the Encounter Playback Theatre. This as Metallica, , and . Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城 Street, Yuexiu District (8360 2157) 越秀区 drama will be performed in Cantonese Now, they are part of the Cardiff music 海风路广粤天地B8 & English and last about 90 minutes. scene. Bull's Bar & Grill Shop G25, 11 Xing-

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The Connoisseur 3/F, The Garden Hotel, 368 Aquacotta 1) 69 Binjiang Dong Lu, Haizhu Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8333 8989 Bandao Garden, Haizhu District (3425 ext.3964) 名仕阁, 越秀区环市东路368号花园 8159); 2) Shop 17, Clifford Food Court, Clif- 酒店3楼 ford Estate, Panyu District (8471 1040) 半 岛西餐酒廊 1) 海珠区滨江东路69号(海珠半岛花 Jardin d’Olive No. 101, 48 Tiyu Xi Lu, 园); 2) 番禺区祈福新村祈福食街17号店 Tianhe District (8750 6440) 橄榄园, 天河区 体育西路48号101 Arte Cafe 22 Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3804 9719, www.arteres- La Marina Shop G20, 10 Xingsheng Lu, taurant.com) 天河区珠江新城华利路22号 Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3888 0805) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路10号兴盛汇G20铺 Bene Italian Restaurant 3/F, Sheraton (近保利心语花园) Guangzhou Hotel, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (6668 8888) 班妮意大利餐厅, 天河区 La Seine 1/F, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 天河路208号粤海喜来登酒店3 楼 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District (87352531) 塞纳河, 越秀区二沙岛晴波路33号 Bocca Kitchen + Bar 星海音乐厅首层 Shop 110, Bldg T25, The Canton Place, Haifeng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe Dis- Le Grill 6/F, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 trict (8759 1558) 天河区珠江新城海风路凯旋 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District 新世界T25栋110铺 (3883 8888 ext. 3344) 天河区广州大道中988 号广州圣丰索菲特大酒店6楼 Buongiorno 1) 3/F, Yi An Plaza, 33 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8363 3587); Les Saveurs Suite 105, 7-13 Yueting Jie, 2) A7, Xinshijie Haoyuan Diyi Ju, 168 Dijing Huayuan, 289 Yizhou Lu, Haizhu Dis- Dongcheng Nan Lu, Dongguan (0769 2339 trict (6236 8473) 海珠区艺洲路289号帝景华 6499) 邦奴意大利餐厅 1) 越秀区建设六马路 苑悦庭街7-13号105号商铺 宜安广场3楼; 2) 东莞市东城南路168号新世界豪 圆第一居A7号 Le Saint-Tropez 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8388 0441) 紫色餐厅, 越秀区 Caffe Mondo 72/F, Four Seasons Hotel, 5 建设六马路1号 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8883 3373) 意珍, 天河区珠江新城珠 Les Trois Gros Bistro 15 Xincheng Jie, 江西路5号广州四季酒店72楼 Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District (38815507) 三人行, 天河区天河东路信诚南街15号 Casa Louisa 3-5 Bao'an Qian Jie, Dadao Lu, Yuexiu District (8766 4407) 卡莎西餐厅, 越秀 Lutèce French Cuisine 105/F, Canton Tower, 区达道路保安前街3-5号 222 Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (8933 8091) 卢特斯法国旋转餐厅, 海珠区阅江西路 CasaBella Italian Cuisine 222号广州塔105层 418 Yanjiang Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (182 1867 6585, 182 1867 6596) 越秀区沿江 Noble Café 5/F, IFP Plaza, 8 Huaxia Lu, 东路418号海港城南门 (大沙头公交站对面) 珠 Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3833 江美食天地 6168) 贵仕法式餐饮, 天河区珠江新城华夏路8 号合景国际金融广场5楼 Como’s Italian Restaurant G18, 17 Xingsh- eng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District Orient Express French Restaurant Bldg 1, 1 (137 6078 8424) Como多莫意大利餐厅, 天河 Shamian Bei Jie, Liwan District (8121 8882) 区珠江新城兴盛路17号G18 (近兴盛会) 车卡, 荔湾区沙面北街1号之一火车头 Deluxe Rooftop Garden Cuisine & Lounge Paris Jie No. 110, Bao Lin Yuan, Huajiu Lu, 5/F, OneLink Walk, 230-232 Tianhe Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3804 Tianhe District (8883 0188/ 8883 0198) 9767, www.parisjie.com) 巴黎街法国餐厅, 天 悦·空中花园餐厅, 天河区天河路230-232号万 河区珠江新城华就路保林苑110号 菱汇5楼

Sainte Maxime Shop G19, 11-17 Xingguo Il Forno 2/F, Shangri-La Hotel, 1 Huizhan Lu, Liede, Tianhe District (3810 9300) 天河 Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8917 6412 ext. 区猎德兴国路11-17兴盛汇G19号铺 6418) 爱弗罗, 海珠区会展东路香格里拉大酒 店会展东路1号 GERMAN Il Ponte 2/F, Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe, 215 1920 Restaurant 1) 183 Yanjiang Zhong Lu, Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District (6683 Haizhu District 2) 4/F, 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, 3636) 天河区林和西横路215号广州天河新天希 Yuexiu District; 3) Shops 67, 69, 72 & 76, 尔顿酒店二层 The Canton Place, Qingfeng Jie, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8388 1142) 1920 The Italian Restaurant 3/F, East Tower, Zhu- 咖啡厅 1) 海珠区沿江中路183号; 2) 建设六马路 jiang Bldg, 360 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu 一号前幢4楼; 3) 天河区珠江新城清风街48号广 District (8386 3840, www.xiaojiefengqing. 粤天地67, 69, 72, 76号铺 com) 小街风情, 越秀区环市东路360号珠江大 The Beast Bar & Bistro No. 262 East Gate 厦东座3楼 Business Jie, Phoenix City, Guangyuan Dong Lu, Baiyun District (8280 8040) 野人吧, 白云 Landmark Bistro No. 107, E, Bldg, G, 区广园东路碧桂园凤凰城东门商业街262号 T.Land Plaza, 13 Zhujiang Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8398 3353) 兰德玛克西餐厅, 天河区 Paulaner Bräuhaus L307, 3/F, TaiKoo Hui, 珠江东路13号高德置地广场E座107 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (2808 6333) 宝莱纳, 天河区天河路383号太古汇广场L307 Le Jardin No. 106, R&F Goodrich Building, Huaqiang Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe Pearl River 2/F, Da Mi Cang, Zone A, Party District (3806 3025, weibo.com/lejardingz) Pier Beer Cultural & Creative Art Zone, Yueji- 遇花园, 珠江新城华强路富力盈丰大厦首层 ang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (8413 2692) 德国 106号 主题餐厅, 海珠区阅江西路珠江琶醍啤酒创意艺 术区A区大米仓二楼 Limoni 3/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, Long Bar Inside the Dragon Lake Princess Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe Dis- Hotel, Huadong Town, Huadu District (3690 trict (3813 6688) 意轩, 天河区珠江新城兴安 8888) 龙吧德国餐厅, 花都区花东镇九龙湖社区 路3号广州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店3楼 九龙湖公主酒店内 Love It Shop 103, 28 Liede Dadao, Tianhe Wunderbar Bavarian Bar & Restaurant G/F, District 天河区猎德大道28号珠江道商业广 Xiang Long Garden, 175-181 Tianhe Bei Lu, 场103号铺 Tianhe District (8755 5564) 运达餐吧, 天河 区天河北路175-181号祥龙花园首层（市长大 Milan 2/F, East Railway Station (opposite 厦西面） of GZ-Kowloon Ticket Box), 1 Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (6130 0331) 米兰西餐 ITALIAN 厅, 天河区林和中路1号天河东站2楼 (广九售 票处对面） Arte Restaurant Room 401,20 Gui Gang Yi Malu,Yuexiu District 越秀区龟岗一马路20号 Milan 98 20 Guigang Yi Malu, Yuexiu 401房 (www.arterestaurant.cn) District (3761 4015) 米兰98, 越秀区龟岗一

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04 马路20号 District (3847 9186) 天河区珠江新城兴盛 路兴盛汇17号G6铺 Milano’s No. 103, 3 Xincheng Bei Jie, Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3881 Ukrainian Restaurant 20 Taihe described as a “recreational break” or 0594) 米兰意大利西餐厅, 天河东路信诚北 Gang, Yuexiu District (6120 7070) 卡利娜 APRIL 5 “sound postcard.” Her sensitive quali- 街3号103铺 餐厅, 越秀区太和岗20号 SAT ties as a musician are displayed in a collection of Brazilian-inspired songs, Oggi Trattoria & Pizzeria 1) 1 Tiyu OTHER WESTERN Dong Lu (by Huangpu Dadao, Tianhe and Kent will bring her silky voice and District (8751 5882, www.oggirestaurant. 2 on 988 All Day Dining 2/F, Sofitel soft tunes to Macao audiences com); 2) Shop 106, The Canton Place, Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Qingfeng Jie, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 District (3862 0357, 3862 0240) 卡布里西 8888 ext. 3304) 全日制餐厅, 天河区广州大 餐厅 1) 天河区体育东路1号 (近黄埔大道); 2) 道中988号广州圣丰索菲特大酒店2楼 MAY 3 天河区珠江新城清风街广粤天地106 37°2 1) Booth 10-14, Lanse Kangyuan,

Mingkang Jie, Binjiang Dong Lu, Haizhu SAT Prego 40/F, Westin Guangzhou, 6 Linhe Concert: G.E.M. X.X.X 8pm. MOP280- District (8414 0480); 2) G/F, 29 Tianshou Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (2826 6968) 天 Lu, Tianhe District (3832 4725) 1) 海珠 1368. Cotai Arena, The Venetian Macao 河区林和中路6号广州天誉威斯汀酒店40层 区滨江东路蓝色康园明康街10-14号铺; 2) 天 (www.venetianmacao.com) 寿路29号地下 Hong Kong pop music sensation and Sa Mesa 1) Shop 123, Poly Xinyu Garden, 31 Xingguo Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe recent contestant of China’s popular Alfresco Langham Place, Guangzhou, District (134 1119 7897); 2) Xingchen 638 Xingang Dong Lu, Haizhu District reality show I Am a Singer, G.E.M. is Bldg, 53 Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, (8916 3388) 海珠区新港东路638号 returning to the Venetian in Macao Tianhe District (3825 8467) 1) 天河区珠江 after her 2011 Macao debut. G.E.M. 新城兴国路31号保利心语花园123号铺 2) 天河 The Birdie Barbecue 418 Yanjiang Dong is bringing infinite possibilities and 区珠江新城华利路53号星辰大厦; Lu, Yuexiu District (182 1867 6560, 182 Concert: Justin Tough, 8pm. MOP200- 1867 6825) 越秀区沿江东路418号海港城南 surprises to the Cotai Arena with a Tomatoes Pizzeria 1) Guangzhou Yijian 门 (大沙头公交站对面) 788. Cotai Arena, The Venetian Macao gigantic LED screen together with Bldg, 3 and 7 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu (www.venetianmacao.com) myriad lighting effects, including a District (8768 6696); 2) 107 Bao Ye Yuan, Bocca Café No. 110, T25 Bldg, Central Justin, the all-round talented Hong surreal stream punk-themed scene in Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe Park-view, Haifeng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Kong pop star/ singer-song-writer, is Victorian style, and a party scene back District (3804 9551); 3) G5, 11 Xingsheng Tianhe District (8759 1558) 天河区珠江新 城海风路凯旋新世界T25栋110铺 coming to take to the stage at Cotai in the 70s to “get everybody moving.” Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3839 9523) 1) 越秀区建设六马路3,7号广州 Arena. The musical genius became an The singer will also perform Café @ 2 2/F, Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe, 一建大厦; 2) 天河区珠江新城华就路宝业园107 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District overnight sensation after the self-titled her number one hits to captivate fans, 号; 3) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路11号兴盛汇G5 platinum-selling debut album Justin and show-off her drumming and guitar (6683 3687) 天河区林和西横路215号广州 released in 2005. Following the ex- skills on stage. Vino G/F, 445-459 Tianrun Lu, Tianhe 天河新天希尔顿酒店二层 District (3890 4385, [email protected]) traordinary success of the Justin Tough Café Cascade Holiday Inn, 28 Guang- 天河区天润路445-449号 Live World Tour, one more concert ming Lu, Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu Dis- was held three months later due to trict (6122 3141) 响泉咖啡厅, 越秀区环市 high demand in Hong Kong 2013. The Ongoing LATIN AMERICAN 东路光明路28号假日酒店 Exhibition: Hong Kong & Macau multiple award-winning pop star will Latina Restaurant 1) 3/F, Wing Kin Illustrations, MOP5 (free on Sundays Café Veranda 2/F, China Hotel, A Marriott continue to surprise audiences with Square, 29-31 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu, Yuexiu District his remarkable voice and overwhelm- and public holidays), 10am-5pm District (8331 9118); 2) 4/F, Grandview (8666 6888 ext. 3248) 丽廊咖啡厅, 越秀 ing performance. (closed on Mondays, until Apr 12). Plaza, 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District 区流花路122号中国大酒店2楼 Macau Museum of Art (www.mam. (3833 0052) 拉丁餐厅 1) 越秀区建设六马路 gov.mo) 29-31号荣建大厦3楼; 2) 天河区天河路228号正 The Carousel 30/F, Garden Hotel, Huan- 佳广场4楼； Macau Museum of Art organized shi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8333 8989 ext. 3996) 凌璇阁, 越秀区环市东路花园 APRIL 12 this exhibition to promote the local Tekila 2/F, 11 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu 酒店30层 SAT illustration industry and encourage District (8381 6996) 特其拉餐厅, 越秀区建 more young talent to show creativity 设六马路11号二楼 The Cascade Cafe 1/F, The Garden Hotel, Concert: The Wynners, 8pm. MOP380- 368 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District through sketching and doodles, which 1168. Cotai Arena, The Venetian PIZZA (8333 8989 ext.3909) 观瀑廊咖啡厅, 越秀 Macao (www.venetianmacao.com) brings together 75 pieces of works 区环市东路368号花园酒店1楼 Hong Kong legendary pop band – from 10 illustrators from Hong Kong Aquacotta 1) 69 Binjiang Dong Lu, Haizhu Catch 100/F Four Seasons Hotel, 5 Zhu- The Wynners, formed by Alan Tam, and Macau. As the artists have different Bandao Garden, Haizhu District (3425 jiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe careers, educational backgrounds and 8159); 2) Shop 17, Clifford Food Court, Kenny Bee, Bennett Pang, Danny Yip District (8883 3300) Clifford Estate, Panyu District (8471 1040) 佰汇鲜, 天河区珠江新 and Anthony Chan in the 1970s, The cultural influences, the works exhibited 城珠江西路5号广州四季酒店100楼 Wynners have become one of the are highly diverse, with distinct and 半岛西餐酒廊 1) 海珠区滨江东路69号(海珠半 岛花园); 2) 番禺区祈福新村祈福食街17号店 most iconic and popular rock bands thought-provoking styles. Chois Café 102A, 1/F, ParknShop, 561 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (8523 in the Chinese community worldwide, Oggi Pizzeria G/F, Tianlun Garden, 8363) 天河区天河北路561号百佳购物广 delighting teens with hit tunes like Sha Exhibition: Landscape Paintings of Jianshe Si Malu, Yuexiu District (8356 场1楼102A La La La, Accompany Her, A Thousand 20th Century Macao, MOP5 (free on 1196, www.oggirestaurant.com) 越秀区建 设四马路天伦花园首层 Years Unchanged and L.O.V.E.. The leg- Sundays and public holidays), 10am- City Bistro 5/F, Guangzhou Marriott Ho- tel Tianhe, 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District endary group of artists will continue to 5pm (closed on Mondays) Pizza2Pizza 1) Shop 7, 41 Zhongshan Ba (6108 8888 ext.8370) 都会尚膳, 天河区天 thrill fans and bring along their posi- Lu, Liwan District (8172 4131); 2) Shop 2, Landscape paintings are not only de- 河路228号广州正佳广场万豪酒店5楼 tive energy and stage charm! pictions of scenic views, but also reflec- 614 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (3879 tions of artists’ feelings. A total of 68 5995, 3879 5997) ; 3) No. 5, Shop 4, 304 Dream Garden Organic Restaurant G/F, Huanshi Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (8351 Guangdong Museum of Art, 38 Yanyu Lu, landscape paintings of Macau are be- 7300, 8351 7302) 爱披萨 1) 荔湾区中山 ing exhibited at this exhibition includ- Ersha Island, Yuexiu District (8732 0368, APRIL 26 八路41号首层7档; 2) 天河区天河北路614号2 8732 0488) 越秀区二沙岛烟雨路38号 (广 ing sketches, watercolor paintings and 号铺; 3) 越秀区环市中路304号肇庆大厦4号 东美术馆江堤首层) oils. George Smirnoff, Chio Vai Fu, Kam 铺之5商铺 Cheong Ling, Herculan Estorninho, Luis E-café 2/F, Chateau Star River Hotel, Pizza Q Shop 12, Dongwu Jie, Jianshe Er Luciano Demée and Adolfo C. Demėe Yingbin Lu, Panyu District (3993 6688) Malu, Yuexiu District (8388 0742) 必吃潮, 番禺区迎宾路星河湾酒店2楼 are among the authors of the displayed 越秀区建设二马路东五街12铺 (近天伦花园) works. 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Tiandi, Chancheng District, Foshan (0757- (3808 8884) 天河区天河路389号广州文华 8203 1515, www.summerhouse.com.cn) 东方酒店4楼 佛山禅城区岭南天地协天里2号 Exhibition: Macao Scenario - Edge Shop 201, 2/F, 26 Jianshe Si Ma Lu Animamix Biennale 2013-2014, MOP5 Tomatoes Pizzeria 1) Guangzhou Yijian (8305 6433) 建设四马路26号2楼201铺 (free on Sundays and public holidays), Bldg, 3 and 7 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu 10am-5pm (closed on Mondays) District (8768 6696); 2) 107 Bao Ye Yuan, Elaine’s Garden Restaurant & Bar 107 SAT Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe Edinburgh International Apartment, Huali This exhibition features more than 100 District (3804 9551); 3) G5, 11 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng Tianhe District Concert: Stacey Kent, 7:45pm. pieces from 23 local artists, including Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (135 7035 6814) 天河区珠江新城华利路 MOP180-468. Venetian Theatre, The paintings, installations, photography, (3839 9523) 1) 越秀区建设六马路3和7号 爱丁堡国际公寓首层107铺 Venetian Macao (www.venetianmacao. 2D and 3D animation, digital paint- 广州一建大厦; 2) 天河区珠江新城华就路宝 com) ings, sculpture, ceramics, and graffiti 业园107号; 3) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路11号 Feast 2/F, Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel, Renowned contemporary American 兴盛汇G5 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (6668 art. It also has a dedicated ‘YOUTH 8888) 盛宴全日自助餐厅, 天河区天河路208 jazz singer Stacey Kent will perform Animation’ section, showcasing the 号粤海喜来登酒店2 楼 at The Venetian Theatre. Kent’s al- nine top animations by Macao artists - RUSSIAN bum The Changing Lights has been mostly Macao’s young generation. Arbat Restaurant G6, Xingsheng Hui, 17 Fresh All-day Dining Restaurant 5/F, Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe Crowne Plaza Guangzhou City Centre,

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Summergate Unit 2409, 24/F, China In- Cave Bar B/F, Pearl River Bldg (East Side), ternational Center, Bldg B, 33 Zhongshan 360 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8386 San Lu, Yuexiu District (2883 6800, www. 3660) 墨西哥酒吧, 越秀区环市东路360号珠江 summergate.com) 美夏, 越秀区中山三路33号 大厦(东)地下 中华国际中心B塔24层2409单元 CD (Cellar Diamond) 2-3/F, Running Bldg, Torres China Guangzhou Office Rm G, 6/F Tianhe Sport Centre, 299 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe Jianhe Bldg, 111-115 Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District (3884 3541) 钻石会, 天河区天河路299 District (3887 0367, [email protected]) 号天河体育中心北门风雨跑道2-3层 桃乐丝葡萄酒贸易有限公司, 天河区体育西路 111-115号建和中心6楼G室 The Churchill Bar 3/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Vini la Quercia 226 Xihua Lu, Liwan Tianhe District (3813 6688) 邱吉尔酒吧, 天 District (8194 9981) 莱歌酒庄, 荔湾区西 河区珠江新城兴安路3号广州富力丽思卡尔 华路226号 顿酒店3楼

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CLK Bar & Lounge 10 Jianshe Liu Malu, NIGHTLIFE Yuexiu District (8388 0712) 越秀区建设六 马路10号 1127 Club Venice Hotel, 171-181 Changdi Da Malu, Yuexiu District (2883 1127) 越秀 The Clock A23, Zhujiang Party Pier Beer 区长堤大马路171-181号威力斯酒店 Culture & Art Zone, Modiesha Tunnel, Yueji- ang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (3448 7877) 时光 136 Sleeping Wood 195 Yanjiang Zhong 吧，海珠区阅江西路磨碟沙隧道珠江琶醍啤酒 Lu, Yuexiu District (8318 1198) 枕木136, 越 文化创意艺术区A23号 (近珠江啤酒厂) 秀区沿江中路195号 Club Five B08, Party Pier, Yuejiang Xi Lu, 1881 Bar 83 Changdi Da Malu, Yuexiu Haizhu District (3441 8188) 海珠区阅江西路 District (3999 1881, 3999 5858) 越秀区长 珠江琶醍啤酒文化创意艺术区B08号 堤大马路83号 Coco.K 1-3/F, Tianzi Plaza, 199 Yanjiang

Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (8330 2588, 8336 Above Lounge Bar 5/F, Zone C, Party 8181) 高高音乐台KTV, 越秀区沿江中路199号 Pier, Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (8977 天字广场1-3楼 9661) 海珠区磨碟沙隧道阅江西路珠江啤酒 厂琶醍艺术创意区C区5 楼 Coco Track West Area, G/F, Tianzi Plaza, 199, Yanjiang Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District 8 Faubourg 8/F, 988 Guangzhou Dadao (8330 9778) 时尚音乐酒吧, 越秀区沿江中路 Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888) 天河区 199号天字广场首层西区 广州大道中988号8楼 Como G18, 17 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe Dis- Alley No. 2 Zhengping Zhong Jie, Taojin trict (137 6078 8424) 天河区兴盛路17号G18 Bei Lu, Yuexiu District (137 6330 4621) 越 秀区淘金北路正平中街 Cuvage Shop 111-113, 7 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (400 800 Ao Tu Bar 8 Liuyun Wu Jie, Tiyu Dong Lu, 1049) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路7号111-113铺 Tianhe District 凹凸, 天河区体育东路六运 五街8号 Deng Long Basement, 18 Hengfu Lu, Yuexiu District (8358 8816, www.denglong. The Atrium 70/F, Four Seasons Hotel, 5 com) 越秀区恒福路18号负一层 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8883 3370) 中庭酒吧, 天河区珠江 D Label 1/F, Zhujiang Yingbo Beer Museum, 新城珠江西路5号广州四季酒店70楼 Party Pier, 118 Modiesha Dajie, Xingang The Bar 1/F, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8332 9888) 海珠 122 Liuhua Lu, Yuexiu District (8666 6888 区新港东路磨碟沙大街118号琶醍酒吧街珠江英 ext. 3197) 越秀区流花路122号中国大酒店1楼 博国际啤酒博物馆1楼

Bar One 1/F, Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe, Dream Bar Shop 28, Area B, Party Pier, 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (3448 9788) (6683 3620-3619) 独壹酒吧, 天河区林和西 海珠区阅江西路磨碟沙隧道口珠江琶醍啤酒文 横路215号广州天河新天希尔顿酒店首层 化创意艺术区B区28号铺

Banker Club (Nasha Dance Bar) B/F, 338 Duo Club 16 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu Dis- Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (139 trict (English: 137 1077 0232; Español: 187 2511 6898) 越秀区环市东路338号银政大 0207 4849; Chinese: 134 2402 1170) 元素 厦富一层 吧, 越秀区建设六马路16号首层

Bangkok Bar No. 10, 104 Xingsheng Lu, Easylife Shop 101, 1 Zhengping Zhong Jie, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3801 Taojin Bei Lu, Yuexiu District (8350 5959) 9391) 曼谷吧, 天河区珠江新城兴盛路10号 越秀区葡萄酒量贩, 淘金北路正平中街1号101 Edge Shop 201, 2/F, 26 Jianshe Si Malu,

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OPEN DOOR Yuexiu District (8305 6433) 越秀区建设四马 339号广东国际大厦主楼首层 路26号2楼201铺 Ippudo Lobby Lounge Hotel Lobby, Sheraton EHS Embassy Shop 112, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Guangzhou Hotel, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠 District (6668 8888) 大堂吧, 天河区天河路 江新城兴盛路8号112铺 208号粤海喜来登酒店大堂 Founded in 1985 by Shigemi Lobby Lounge 1/F, Crowne Plaza Guang- Kawahara, aka the “ramen F1 CD Club 1 Tianpingjia Shatai Lu, Shen- zhou Hotel, Tianhe District 天河区天平架沙 zhou City Centre, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu, king”, Japanese ramen chain 太路1号神州酒店 Yuexiu District (8363 8888 ext. 88331) 越秀 Ippudo now has more than 80 区环市东路339号广州中心皇冠假日酒店一楼 Face Club Dashatou Cruise Terminal, 466 branches throughout the world Yanjiang Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (6663 The Loft Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou, and three of them are located in 7666, wechat: faceclubgz) 越秀区沿江东466 389 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 8883) 天河区天河路389号 Guangzhou. Facing the increas- 号大沙头游船码头 ingly white-hot competition in ra- Flower Lounge Shop B111-B112, G/F, Loft345 4/F, 19, Xiao Gang Hua Yuan, Jiang- men battles, Ippudo has launched South Tower, Poly Central Plaza, 18 Jianshe nan Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8423 8985, Da Malu, Yuexiu District (8302 2345) 越秀区 www.loft345gz.com) 海珠区江南东路晓港花 its new spring menu which offers 建设大马路18号中环广场南塔1楼B111-B112铺 园19号4层 more options for noodle lovers. Flower Time Shop 103, 1A, 36 Jianshe Wu Lotus Rm 101, 27 Liuyun Er Jie, Tianhe Besides the original ramen choic- Malu, Yuexiu District (8381 2193) 越秀区建 Nan, Tianhe District (Sandy 139 2513 es – Shiromaru Motoaji (ramen in 设五马路36号1楼A103铺 9446) 天河区天河南六运二街27号101 long-simmered broth), Akamaru Feel Bar G/F, Shop 28, 613 Tianhe Bei Lu, Lotus Pond 1/F, The Garden Hotel, 368 Shinaji (ramen in long-simmered Tianhe District (3848 8178) 天河区天河北 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8333 broth with miso) and Karaka (ra- 路613号28号铺 8989 ext.3191) 荷塘雅座, 越秀区环市东路368 号花园酒店1楼 men in long-simmered broth with Fei 2-4/F, W Guangzhou, 26 Xiancun Lu, Lounge Bar 6/F, Chateau Star River, Yingbin spicy miso meat), two more local ramen options are added: Sapporo Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (6680 Lu, Panyu District (3993 6688) 番禺区迎宾 7825) 妃, 天河区珠江新城冼村路26号 Miso Ramen and Tokyo Shoyo. Different from the traditional Ippudo ra- 路星河湾酒店6楼 men which is cooked in broth, these two are served in chicken soup and Fivecafe Music Lounge Unit 6-7 (close to McCawley’s 16 Huacheng Dadao, a mixed soup of chicken and fish soup respectively. Apart from ramen, Pacific Wharf), Huandao Lu, Haizhu District Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3801 (136 3243 6541) Corn Tempura, Baked Mashed Potato with Poached Egg, Deep-fried BBQ 五号咖啡, 海珠区环岛路 (太 7000) 天河区珠江新城花城大道16号 古仓旁) 天鹅湾首层临江6-7号铺 Pork Croquette, Bamboo Shoot with BBQ Pork, Crispy Deep-fried Chicken Mad Scientist Bar 1/F, Crowne Plaza with Tartar Sauce, Special Fried Chicken Wings, Stir-fried Vegetables GK Club B/F, West Tower, Pearl River Bldg, Guangzhou Science City, 28 Ningcai Lu, 360 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8387 Central District, Science City (8880 0999) with Chicken Gravy Sticky Sauce and Ice-cream with Crisp Petals are on 5177) 大篷车酒吧, 越秀区环市东路360号珠江 科吧, 广州科学城中心区凝彩路28号广州翡翠皇 Ippodu’s new snack menu. 大厦西座地下 冠假日酒店一楼 // Shop A027-28, No.2001, B1, Mall of the World, 89 Huacheng Dadao, Glow 389 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District Mr. Rocky Bar 1) 6-7 Tai Cang, 124 Tianhe District天河区花城大道89号花城汇二期高德置地中商场B1楼2001号 越秀区环市东路389号 Gexin Lu, Haizhu District (3448 0800); 2) A027-28铺(020-3831 5513); Shop 2A009, 2/F, Grandview Mall, 228 Tianhe Gold Mango 361 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu Shop 6-7, Zone B, Party Pier, 118 Modiesha Lu, Tianhe District 天河区天河路228号正佳购物广场2楼2A009铺 (020-8550 District (8359 7564) 金芒果, 越秀区环市东路 Da Jie, Yuejiang Lu, Haizhu District 洛奇先生 361号,花园酒店对面 美国西部牛仔餐吧 1) 海珠区革新路124号太古 5034); Shop 107, 1/F, 75 Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District 天河区天河东路75 仓6-7号仓; 2) 海珠区阅江路磨碟沙大街118号珠 号1层107商铺(020-8756 6410) Golf Club North gate of Yuexiu Park, Huan- 江琶醍啤酒文化创意艺术区B区06-07铺 shi Zhong Lu (8666 6708) 高尔夫酒吧, 环市 中路越秀公园北门雍雅山房旁 Muse Club 286 Changdi Da Malu, Yuexiu District (8132 3102) 缪斯酒吧, 越秀区长堤 Hei Hei Club 1/F, 2 Qiaoguang Lu, Haizhu 大马路286号 District (8331 0012, 8318 2326 for mem- bers) 喜喜酒吧, 海珠区侨光路2号首层西面 Nova G/F, North Tower, Jin Bin Teng Yue Bldg, 49 Huasha Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Hill Bar 367 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu Dis- Tianhe District (153 0224 4880) 天河区珠江 trict (8359 0206) 小山吧, 越秀区环市东路367 新城华夏路49号津滨腾越大厦北塔首层 号白云宾馆小山景区 Oakroom Restaurant & Bar 16/F, Oakwood Hollywood Bar & Diner 1/F, 2 Jianshe Wu Premier Guangzhou, 28 Tiyu Dong Lu, Malu, Yuexiu District (8383 0097) 越秀区建 Tianhe District (3883 2828, 3883 3883 ext. 设五马路2号1楼 6704) 天河区体育东路28号广州方圆奥克伍 德豪景16楼 Hooley’s Irish Pub and Restaurant No. 101, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe Owine Club 1/F, 195 Yanjiang Zhong Lu, District (3886 2675) 爱尔兰西餐酒吧, 天河区 Yuexiu District (8332 2599) 红酒大使会, 越秀 珠江新城兴盛路8号101 区沿江中路195号

Social&Co Shop 112-113, 6 Huajiu Lu, The Hub 1/F, Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (130 Science City, 28 Ningcai Lu, Central District, 4805 5825, www.socialandco.com) 天河区 Science City (8880 0999) 汇点大堂吧, 广州 珠江新城华就路6号112-113铺 科学城中心区凝彩路28号广州翡翠皇冠假日 酒店一楼 House Shop 108, 7 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3877 8755) 天河 The Lounge 1/F, Four Points by Sheraton Element Fresh 区珠江新城兴盛路7号108铺 Guangzhou, Dongpu, 1 Jingying Lu, Huicai Lu, Dongpu District (3211 0888) 东圃区汇彩 Hunting No. 101, 1/F, 36 Jianshe Wu Malu, 路菁映路1号广州东圃合景福朋喜来登酒店1楼 Yuexiu District (3802 4091) 越秀区建设五马 Element Fresh is launching its new spring and summer menu, full of 路36号1楼101室 The Paddy Field 1) Booth 1A, 1/F, Central Plaza, 38 Huale Lu, Yuexiu District dishes to perk you up for spring. The Chinese chicken tacos, in which Hyper Club 241 Yanjiang Zhong Lu, Yuexiu (8360 1379); 2) 4/F, Oakwood Premier crispy chicken thigh is dressed with chili sauce, is an ideal starter to elec- District (400 998 881) 越秀区沿江中路241号 Guangzhou, 28 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe Dis- trict (8398 6181) trify your taste buds, preparing them for the upcoming gourmet journey. In Bar 24-26 Beijing Nan Lu, Yuexiu District 田野西餐厅 1) 越秀区华乐 路38号广怡大厦1楼1A; 2) 天河区体育东路28号 (8335 2488) 越秀区北京南路24-26号 A wide range of new ingredient-packed salads have been dreamed up, 广州方圆奥克伍德豪景 including the Lebanese king prawn salad, grilled ahi tuna salad and Istage Cafe & Bar G/F, 36 Jianshe Wu Malu, Panda Bar 27 Taojin Jie, off Taojin Lu, American BBQ pork salad, all served with a slightly sour sauce. Seafood Yuexiu District (8315 2812) 越秀区建设五 Yuexiu District (8359 1008) 越秀区淘金路 gnocchi features imported Italian gnocchi, which is cooked with shrimp 马路36号首层 淘金街27号 and squid in a light tomato sauce. For those who order the squid ink La Baire G/F, Ming Zhu Garden, 193-195 pasta with tilapia, don't forget to wipe off any residue after you've wolfed Dongxiao Lu, Haizhu District (3429 8018) Party Night Unit 101, 2 Jianshe Wu Malu, 纳贝咖啡红酒汇, 海珠区东晓路193-195号明珠 Yuexiu District (181 2785 3650) 越秀区建设 it down! To go with these new dishes, Element Fresh has also added 花园首层 五马路二号德安大厦101铺 guava juice with honey, orange-watermelon-ginger juice, cool cucumber Lab Shop 104, 7 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe Dis- Perry’s Café 1) Rm 201, Binjiang Shui Lian lemonade and a passionate papaya smoothie to satisfy every diner’s spe- trict (3703 3015, 3703 3013) 研酒室, 天河 Mansion, 61 Hongmei Lu, Haizhu District cial vitamin needs. Finally, tapioca with coconut cream and fresh fruit is a 区珠江新城兴盛路7号104室 (8421 8845) 海珠区红梅路61号滨江水恋大 厦201; 2) Yuebei Building,2/F, 617 Dongfeng refreshing dessert to end this food journey. Lili Marleen 1/F, Main Tower, Guangdong Dong Lu (020 8382 2340) 东风东路617号粤 // Shop L302, TaiKoo Hui, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District 天河区天河路383号 International Bldg, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8337 7088) 越秀区环市东路 太古汇广场L302店

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Daily 9:30am- 展览中心C区广州广交会威斯汀酒店 6688) 红酒雪茄吧, 番禺迎宾路星河湾酒店2楼 9pm. 广州维思顿牙科中心，天河北路233号中 Rose Gaga 360 Changdi Da Ma Lu, Yuexiu Nail Culture 1)1/F, No.20 Tianlu Garden, 信广场办公楼1517 District (8188 9633) 越秀区长堤大马路360号 Jianshe Si Ma Lu (8356 8158); 2) Shop240, Woo Bar 1/F, W Guangzhou, 26 Xiancun Lu, 2/F, Bercy Plaza, Sinopec Tower, Tiyu Xi Lu Sapphire Lounge 4/F, China Hotel, A Mar- Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (6680 HAIR AND NAIL (3892 2206). 3) 4/F, Ritz-Carlton Guang- riott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu, Yuexiu District 7936) 天河区珠江新城冼村路26号 zhou, Pearl River New City (3813 6638) 奈 (8666 6888 ext. 3450) 马天尼吧, 越秀区流花 080 Hair & Spa Club 6/F & 1/F Tianlun 路122号中国大酒店4楼 Wunderbar Bavarian Bar & Restaurant G/F, 儿时尚美甲，1）建设四马路天伦花园20号首 International Hotel, 172 Linhe Zhong Lu 层; 2）体育西路中石化大厦柏西商都2楼240铺; Xiang Long Garden, 175-181 Tianhe Bei Lu, (3886 4551/2283 5111). 080美发美体会 S Club/ CD Show Bar 5/F, Yihe Hotel, 3) 珠江新城富力丽思卡而顿酒店四楼 Tianhe District (8755 5564) 运达餐吧, 天河 所，林和中路172号天伦万怡大酒店六楼及首层 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (180 2808 区天河北路175-181号祥龙花园首层（市长大 Nail Nail 1)G09-G10, ground floor, Peace 6606) 越秀区环市东路颐和商务酒店五楼 厦西面） Hair Code 1) Shop G13-15, Peace World World Plaza, 362-366 Huanshi Dong Lu Plaza, 362-366 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu Six Teen Club 328 Changdi Da Ma Lu, (8375 2105); 2) Shop 102, 211 Tianhe Your Place Shop G17, Xingguo Lu, Tianhe District (8365 3282); 2) 54 Taojin Lu, Yuexiu District (8130 8711, 8130 8895) 越 Dong Lu (3880 5290). 袅袅美甲护理中心， District (3810 9292) 天河区兴国路兴盛汇生 Yuexiu District (8359 9964); 3) Shop 秀区长提大马路328号 活馆G17铺 1)环市东路362-366好世界广场负一层G09-G10; 5A017-18, 5/F, Grandview Mall, 228 Tianhe 2)天河东路211号102铺 Lu, Tianhe District (8550 5180); 4) Shop Sky Bar 2/F, Da Mi Cang, Zone A, Party Pier Zapata’s Shop 21, Section A, Zhujiang Party 36-38, L3/F, Onelink Walk, 230 Tianhe Lu, Beer Cultural & Creative Art Zone, Yuejiang Pier, Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (137 Petite Main(Nail) Shop 503B, 5/F, La Perle Tianhe District (3899 2155); 5) Shop 507, Xi Lu, Haizhu District (8413 2692) 海珠区阅 2532 2651, www.zapatas0guangzhou.com) Plaza, 367 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District 5/F, G.T Land Plaza, Zhujiang New Town, ● 江西路珠江琶醍啤酒创意艺术区A区大米仓二楼 飒芭达斯, 海珠区阅江西路珠江琶醍啤酒园A区 (8338 6802) 比特曼指甲 手足护理中心, 越秀 Tianhe District (3883 8454); 6) 3/F,South 21铺 HEALTH 区环市东路376号丽柏广场五楼503B铺 Solo Tapas Shop 105, 1/F, North Tower, District of Poly Central Plaza, 18 Jianshe Huale Bldg, 57 Huale Lu, Yuexiu District Da Ma Lu, Yuexiu Distric (8302 2068) 芭 SO’ O LK (Hair Salon) 1) G/F, 545 Binjiang (8784 7850) 越秀区华乐路57号华乐大厦北 INT’L MEDICAL SERVICES 曲，1) 越秀区环市东路362-366号好世界广场 Dong Lu, Haizhu District (3425 7429); 2) 塔一楼105铺 G13-15铺; 2) 越秀区淘金路54号; 3) 天河区天河 Shop 13, Metro Plaza, 366 Tianhe Bei Lu, Bellaire Int'l Clinic #601, 6/F east tower, 路228号正佳广场5楼5A017-18; 4) 天河区天河路 Tianhe District (3881 0898); 3) Shop 103A, Soothe DS 460 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe Dis- Times Square, 28 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe 230路万菱汇L3楼36-38铺; 5) 天河区珠江新城高 World Trade Centre, 371-375 Huanshi trict (8754 6182) 天河区天河北路460号 District (3891 0511) 贝利尔诊所，天河北路 德置地广场5楼507铺; 6) 越秀区建设大马路保利 Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8760 6299); 4) 28号时代广场6楼601 中环广场南区3楼 Shop101, 712 Binjiang Dong Lu, Haizhu Summer House 2 Xietian Li, Lingnan Tiandi, District (8419 1022); 5) Shop101, Fuli Chancheng District, Foshan (0757-8203 TCM Physiotherapy Center Dr. Sherily Xiao, Hair Corner L225, 2/F, TaiKoo Hui Shop- Edinburgh Apartment, 2 Huali Lu, Zhujiang 1515, www.summerhouse.com.cn) 佛山禅城 master of medicine, acupuncture, phys- ping Mall, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District New Town, Tianhe District(3826 3718); 区岭南天地协天里2号 iotherapy & TCM and anti-aging, 17 years (3808 8338) 天河路383号太古汇商场裙楼第 6) Shop 15 2/F, Chateau Star River Hotel, practice. Classes available in massage, 二层L225号铺 Yingbin Lu, Panyu District(3479 0641); 7) Suns Bar A25-26 Zhujiang Party Art and acupuncture & TCM. 938, Golden Lake Gar- Shop81-82, G/F, New City Plaza, Olympic Creative Area, Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District den, The Clubhouse, Shatai Bei Lu, Baiyun i salon 1)Shop 3063-3069, B1/F, Hengbao Garden, Luoxi New Town, Panyu Dis- (159 9997 8240) 海珠区阅江西路 (磨碟沙隧 District (137 1052 6617) 广州市白云区沙太 Plaza, 133 Baohua Lu, Liwan District(8124 trict(3452 1826); 8) Shop 21, Agile Phase 道) 珠江琶堤珠江啤酒文化创意艺术区A25-26 北路938号金湖园会所 0942) 2) 2/F, 28 Jihouxin Jie, Zhongshan II, Fenghuang Bei Lu, Huadu District(3692 San Lu, Yuexiu District(8365 3330) 3) 16 T Lounge and Bar Guangzhou Wan Zhi Medical Services 8686); 9) Shop A32-A33, Mingmenhaoyuan, Lobby, Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe, 215 Linhe Wenming Lu, Yuexiu District(8322 6548) 4) Centre Rm 2502, CITIC Plaza, No. 233, Daliang Dong Lu, Shunde District, Foshan Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District (6683 3610) 天 Shop 3B06, 3/F, Jincheng Plaza, Xiuquan ● Tianhe Bei Lu (2223 0233, Fax: 2223 (0757 2228 9733) 苏豪路易士 嘉玛发廊，1) 河区林和西横路215号天河新天希尔顿酒店大堂 Dadao, Huadu District(3691 6399) 5) 2/F, 海珠区滨江东路545号首层; 2)天河区天河北路 0133). 24hrs Emergency No.: 131 4330 Area A, Liying Plaza, 356 Xingang Zhong The Taikoo Lounge, Mandarin Oriental, 4439. 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According to FIFA rules, if you don’t get paid for three months, you can leave. Didi was only at Shenhua for three or four months, so I think you can work that one out.

I don’t know what club presi- dent Zhu Jun was thinking, bringing him over with all that fanfare. But I suspect a lot can be made of Zhu using Drogba to raise the profile of his gam- ing company – you bring a guy in, you use him to promote a computer game, and then you don’t pay him. Maybe he had no intention of paying Didi all along.

I never really spoke to Zhu much – he talked to me prob- Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka in happier early Shenhua days ably twice in two years – but he obviously fancies himself as a player. He was always hav- ormer England inter- ing five-aside games with his national goalkeeper, Club president Zhu Jun threatened to mates at the training ground, F Ian Walker played for and even started himself in a Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester play himself alongside Drogba against friendly against Liverpool a few City and Bolton Wanderers. years back. He is now goalkeeper coach of Manchester United. Didi refused to play Shanghai , and a new- He threatened to do the same ly signed That’s columnist. while I was there, playing him- the bus and all the players are expect: doing extra training; self up front alongside Drogba I was taking a break in Spain sitting at the back… but the helping the Chinese players in the Manchester United when I heard Nicolas Anelka driver won’t move until he gets improve; displaying that will friendly. Didi wasn’t having any had signed for Shanghai off! to win. People say players just of it, and made it known that if Shenhua. We had been team- come here for the money, but Zhu tried it on, he would refuse mates at Bolton and had kept Apparently he turned up at the you would see him in some of to play. in touch, so I dropped him a stadium as well. I don’t know the games – especially when it line to see how it was going. He what it was over – whether it was a dubious result where the Anyway, it was a real shame let- replied asking whether I’d fancy was money, or that he was sim- referee had maybe given the tinvg Drogba go. Everyone at coming out to China to coach ply upset at being let go – but it other team a couple of goals – the club was a little bit deflated the team’s goalkeepers if some- was bizarre. and he’d go absolutely mad. He after he left. You get someone thing came up? I drove up to really wanted to win. like him in who could give so Madrid, got a Chinese visa and For me though, it’s always just much – he enjoys it, he wants flew out without a contract. been coaching the goalkeepers Behind the scenes it was a dif- to stay, he wants to win and for – that’s what I enjoy. So a few ferent story. When players ar- the club to do well – then the My first indication that things days later I went into training to rive in a new city, clubs will put president just treats him like weren’t going to be plain sailing say hello to all the players, and them up in a hotel. Shenhua put that. It’s just crap – rubbish for at Shenhua came on the day I Nico tells me that he’s basically Drogba in the Peninsula. He had the whole league, rubbish for landed. I was due to watch the going to be the manager, and been staying there for maybe Chinese football. club’s game against Tianjin the was going to bring in his own a month when he got a phone following day, when I learned coaches. We all met that night, call from his agent or credit card Anelka soon followed him that the coach, former France and that was it. company saying, “You’ve got a back to Europe, and in the end international and Monaco and bill here from the hotel for 16 I left Shenhua for the same Fulham boss Jean Tigana, had Fast forward a few months to grand.” reason – I didn’t trust them to been sacked. when Didier Drogba came in pay me. But things went well and everyone was buzzing. The It was ridiculous, putting a play- for the near two years that I The information had obviously whole football world in China er up in a hotel they couldn’t was there. And just before I not been satisfactorily relayed was buzzing, because it was afford and then sending his left, my protégé, Wang Dalei, to Tigana, however; apparently huge – he had just won the credit card company the bill. So was sold to Shandong Luneng he had got on the team bus Champions League, scoring the straight away he started laugh- for RMB30 million. I’ve been ready to go to the stadium, winning penalty. ing. ‘What’s going on?’ From told that it’s a record for an despite being told not to. So there, I’m not sure if he even Asian goalkeeper, so I think I Tigana is sitting at the front of And he was just what you’d got paid a single month's salary. did alright for them.

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