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Due to local labor shortages (or stinginess), the IT World Hotel in Guangzhou placed a dummy in Bare a guard’s uniform at one of their necessities sentry stations, instead of hiring an actual human being to do the A 23-year-old woman in job. The model worker and the Guangzhou apparently decided booth in which it was ‘stationed’ Don’t be a drip that she needed to give back to have both now been removed, fol- her community, so she randomly lowing complaints from residents. Demand for intravenous antibi- (WHO) recommends a maximum volunteered to help lost commut- A man who worked near the hotel otic therapy in China's hospitals of 30 percent. This kind of over- ers at a Metro station – wearing said he first noticed the dummy has risen due to the recent cold prescription could lead to serious nothing but an itty-bitty bikini. last November. "I thought it was weather in much of the country. problems for China and the world, Zhang Xiner, a TV sportscaster, strange that the hotel's security Transfusion rooms are now over- as health experts fear diseases told Sohu that she committed guard had been staring at the flowing with patients of all ages, could mutate to become resist- the charitable act because she parking lot in front of him day many suffering from only the ant to medication. One of these wanted "more young people to and night for so long," he said. mildest of ailments. China’s per new 'superbugs,' NDM-1, was come out and do volunteer work." One woman didn’t notice there capita consumption – often de- found in China, after infecting a Zhang said the choice to wear the was no guard until she tried to livered through an IV drip, rather Guangdong car crash victim in revealing get-up was a "personal seek help at the booth to find her than cheaper and safer methods October. In a study published last preference," and when asked if lost phone. An operator on duty like pills – is 10 times the world month, researchers found that she was just looking for attention, at the hotel told reporters they average. In 2011, roughly 70 per- Chinese sewage treatment plants she responded with, "I've always had recently tightened their secu- cent of inpatients at Chinese hos- were unable to kill NDM-1-spiked liked being sexy." The Guangzhou rity – not a difficult task, consider- pitals received antibiotics, while bacteria and were in fact making Metro Corporation clarified that ing it was previously the purview the World Health Organization the virus stronger. Zhang was not an employee nor of lifeless mannequins. have they organized or encouraged this sort of 'volunteer' be- havior. If the photos are anything to go by, Zhang is quite a ‘cheeky’ girl.

Down for the count A 29-year-old man from Foshan, Guangdong province, was left unable to speak or move, after Tattletale injuring himself hitting a boxing simulator at an arcade. The man Water way to go Talk about squealing on your reportedly went into the arcade sibling: President Barack Obama’s while waiting to get his phone A Chinese company plans to two years. The ship, which will Shenzhen-based half-brother is repaired, where he decided to spend as much as RMB1 billion be permanently moored on the set to release a book this month throw a few fists. At some point (US$165.4 million) on a life-sized Qi River as part of a theme park, that partially chronicles the while punching the simulator, replica of the RMS Titanic, the will feature a “6-D" simulator, ena- abuse he suffered at the hands he lunged so strenuously that infamous British passenger liner bling visitors to experience what of the American president’s he strained his spine. Three days which sank in the North Atlantic it was like to be aboard the ship father, Barack Obama Sr. Mark after using the machine, the Ocean on April 15, 1912, caus- when it fatally struck an iceberg. Obama Ndesandjo has resided in man awoke unable to move or ing the deaths of over 1,500 "When the ship hits the iceberg, Shenzhen for 12 years and is mar- talk. Doctors say the force of the people and one terrible movie. it will shake, it will tumble," Seven ried to a Chinese national. Parts of punch caused a stenosis of the Sichuan-based Seven Star Energy Star Investment Group CEO Su his early life were spent with the cervical spinal canal; a surgery to Investment Group said at a press Shaojun said. "We will let people more famous Obama, and in his try and repair the damage was conference in Hong Kong that experience water coming in by us- book, he challenges some of the unsuccessful. The man's family is construction of the ship, based on ing sound and light effects. They details laid out in the president’s seeking compensation from the the Titanic's surviving sister vessel, will think: 'The water will drown 1995 memoir, Dreams from My arcade. RMS Olympic, is expected to take me. I must escape with my life'". Father.

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From footballer’s wife to convicted fraudster, 32-year-old Wang Ti was jailed for life on Christmas Day after scamming a cool RMB60 million from Beijing’s finest – from Olympic gold medalists to television stars. Opened in 1889, this bakery was After leaving Dalian soccer star the first one to use lotus seed husband Wang Sheng, she decid- paste in its confections, and a tip ed to find other ways to maintain of the hat is given to this in its her luxury lifestyle. Moving to the name, which translates to ‘lotus capital, Wang passed herself off seed smells delicious building.’ as the lovechild of a secret affair Located on an old street in Liwan between Li Changchun, then a District, the establishment is bus- member of the Politburo Standing tling from early morning until late, Committee, and Lu Xin, a former when it is lit up by vintage signs, deputy minister. lanterns and the smiles of cheer- ful staff. “That made it impossible to check her background, a very delicate Any Cantonese cake or pastry can To enter, send your high resolu- Yuexiu District, Guangzhou matter,” said one of Wang’s vic- be found here, even ones that tion photos of the Pearl River 广州市越秀区教育路3号(020 tims, in written testimonies from are uncommon. Lianxiang Lou Delta to editor.prd@urbanatomy. 2898 4264, (www.lomography.cn) her trial obtained by the Telegraph. specializes in using its namesake com by February 20. Winner She soon ensnared Xiao Qin, an lotus seed of course, but has also receives a RMB600 cash voucher Olympic gold medal-winning gym- become known for its tasty ver- from Lomography Gallery Store nast and senior PLA officer. sion of a classic Cantonese cookie: Guangzhou. 3 Jiaoyu Lu, the wife pastry. Legend has it that “I first met him at a wedding,” she a young couple in a small village told the court. “Afterwards, I drove QUOTE OF THE MONTH was short on money, but not an Audi TT and carried a fancy on love. The man’s father handbag and spent a lot of mon- became ill, but after ey making sure I looked good… spending all of their A week later, we had sex in my “There’s nothing wages on treatment house and moved in together.” for him, he still did not that can’t recover. In an act of great self- Xiao introduced her to others sacrifice, the wife sold herself into in his circle, including Olympic be bought slavery to continue to pay for her athletes Yang Yun and Yang Wei. father-in-law’s medical treatment. “I thought these athletes dressed for the right Horrified, the husband concocted tastelessly – some of their clothes a flaky pastry pocket filled with were even fakes,” she explained. price.” winter melon and coconut. The “They thought I was a tycoon be- snack became so popular that he cause I dressed well, carried a real Our favorite recycling tycoon turned was able to buy back his spouse’s Louis Vuitton handbag and lived philanthro-mentalist, Chen Guangbiao, lays freedom and pay to have his fa- in an expensive compound.” out his philosophy for acquiring the New York Times, announcing that ther healed. he would meet with a “leading shareholder” for dinner to talk over To elicit cash, she would rent out his US$1 billion offer. The New York Times' current market value is Not far away from the pedestrian apartments, claim ownership and US$2.4 billion. A spokeswoman for the US newspaper said she “had shopping street of Shangxia Jiu sell them on. But as the months no information about any such meeting.” Chen has previously made Lu, Lianxiang Lou is a fun pit passed and no contract material- headlines for a string of publicity stunts, including an advertisement stop while wandering around ized, her victims became suspicious in the New York Times saying that the Diaoyu Islands belong to China, historic and lovely Liwan. And and eventually reported her to the rushing to the scene of the Sichuan Earthquake with a fleet of 60 on Valentine’s Day, sample some police. They still took a while before cranes, rescuing survivors and handing out cash to the homeless vil- pastries made with – and for – they investigated, one of her marks lagers, having two cars run over him (“for the environment”), selling love. JK explained, as “they wanted to make cans of fresh air in polluted cities and proposing people without a sure she really wasn’t the daughter high school diploma should be prohibited from giving birth. Don’t // 67 Shipu Lu, Liwan District, Guangzhou 广 of Li Changchun.” NK believe he is God’s gift to the universe? Check out his business card… 州市荔湾区十甫路67号 (020-8181 1638)

February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 7 CITY LEAD A Mammoth Task Carving out a future without illegal ivory BY Jane Kent

revealed that what factory n January 6, representa- The ivory crush in Dongguan was a positive first tives from international step in changing China's role in the ivory trade. managers were legally allowed O governments and con- to buy in no way met demand. servation organizations gathered in Dongguan, Guangdong, What this thirst translates to to witness an historic first. A for African elephants is a brutal display of ornate ivory carvings reality. In 2012, an estimated of all shapes and sizes and a 35,000 elephants were killed. heap of elephant tusks were fed Save the Elephants reports that into grinders. Six tons were de- in parts of Kenya, poaching stroyed, worth over US$10 mil- is at a record high. They are lion. The ivory had been seized frequently butchered en masse from shipments from Africa and by indiscriminate machine-gun stores across China. The amount fire. Tactics change, too – a mass crushed equaled an estimated cyanide poisoning occurred 600 slaughtered elephants. recently in Zimbabwe. The effects on living elephants are “We were encouraged by the palpable: in Samburu National attitude, it was a big moment Park, 70 percent of the herds for us,” says May Mei, Chief are comprised of females and Representative of WildAid Destruction of ivory stockpiles is one contain many orphans, skewing China. “It was great timing and the natural social and breeding it shows the government is dynamics for the future. Some taking initiative,” she explains. of the most significant and symbolic conservationists have stated that without action, the Earth’s WildAid was especially acts in wildlife conservation largest walking mammal could encouraged by the timing of be extinct in just 12 years. the crush, as it occurred not long after the launch of their So where is the demand in China anti-ivory campaign. The joint the market grew by 10 percent. conservationists have described coming from? There is effort, involving charities African as disastrous, CITES permitted a long history and Wildlife Foundation (AWF) Destruction of ivory stockpiles one-off sales of legal culture of ivory and Save the Elephants, has is one of the most significant ivory in auctions held carving in China. basketball superstar Yao Ming and symbolic acts in wildlife in Namibia, South Popular items on board and specifically targets conservation. The first (and most Africa and Botswana in include intricate mainland Chinese consumers. dramatic) endeavor of this kind November 2008. CITES scenes carved “Surveys conducted in China took place in 1989, when Kenyan allowed the sales, as the out of whole indicate that a large percentage president Daniel arap Moi and Chinese government had tusks and ‘magic of the Chinese public is not paleoanthropologist Richard introduced new legislative balls,’ interlocking aware of the elephant poaching Leakey set fire to 12 tons of ivory. measures to control the spheres com- crisis in Africa and do not It sent shockwaves around the market. Chinese traders monly used connect buying ivory with this world, as it essentially equated bought 62 of the 115 tons up in feng shui. crisis,” says AWF spokesperson to burning cash that could have for grabs, with the WildAid has tried Kathleen Garrigan. been used by the government. remainder going to to be sensitive to But it was a powerful Japan. this. Representatives China’s surprising ivory crush demonstration of Kenya’s stance have been on antique followed on the heels of several that the global ivory trade be Since 2004, the shows on Chinese other countries that demolished abolished. One year later, the market has increased television their accumulated stockpiles last Convention on International 50 percent due to to explain year. The first Asian country to Trade in Endangered Species illegal imports, but the difference do so, the Philippines, destroyed (CITES) banned ivory imports. also because of between legal and their entire stock, after citing Results were noticeable – the how it has been illegal ivory. storage as one of the driving declining elephant population stimulated by the factors – the warehouse was was in recovery up until 2008. 62 tons of legal In addition, Mei frequently robbed. The US also ivory. Although it acknowledges that ivory is eliminated their stockpile, as did Despite the ban, a survey is sold to the 33 “very important in Buddhism,” Gabon. conducted by the Elephant Trade government- and that opponents of Information System from 1990 designated the ivory crush While the PRC’s move to follow to 2008 showed the seizures of carving often focus on suit was applauded, it was tusks and carved ivory en route factories, on- the belief that it is unexpected – after all, China is to China were the highest in the site surveys wrong to destroy the the world’s largest consumer world, concluding that “China and ubiquitous statues of of ivory. And with economic remains the most important interviews Buddha or Guanyin. growth increasing disposable contemporary player in the illicit by the In October 2012, incomes, the demand for ivory trade in ivory.” journal National Geographic has not slowed. In fact, last year In a decision that Pachyderm investigated the use

8 November 2014 //www.thatsmags.com of ivory in religion and found product, ivory consumption may it was a driving force in the This photo of Yao and baby Kinango went in part be driven by the idea trade – and not just because of viral last year. He wrote in his online blog that that people feel the need to Kinango died shortly after, it being "too common Buddhists. Ivory statues of Jesus for the very young to lose their will to live after show that they are as wealthy and ivory Muslim prayer beads their mother and sometimes whole herd have as their neighbors,” she says. found around the world also been brutally taken from them." “The demand is there because contribute to the market. people don’t associate their ivory bracelet or carving with a However, the “disconnect” is poached elephant. Once they pinpointed by Mei as being at know what’s happening, it’s the heart of the matter. In a our belief that they’ll feel very WildAid survey, it was found differently.” most Chinese people “think ivory comes from natural death. They While the outlook for elephants didn’t have a chance to have the may seem grim, those involved correct information,” she says. in the fight were buoyed by the Once reality was explained to initiative in Dongguan, hoping survey participants, “95 percent that it may portend a shift said they believed ivory should in the Chinese government’s be banned. We were surprised commitment to ending the at the support. But it’s the 5 trade in blood ivory. Garrigan percent who are the buyers.” recognizes “how extremely With this in mind, the campaign important it was for raising was designed with a slightly awareness about wildlife different approach. “They tend trafficking. The fact that to come from Zhejiang, Shaanxi the event was covered and or Guangdong provinces, as broadcast by CCTV is huge.” In that’s where the most wealth the days after the Chinese crush, is located. We have placed an unforeseen upshot occurred: billboards in high-end malls in the topic was re-opened in Shanghai, for example, to target Hong Kong, a vital player in the this group,” explains Mei. illegal trade. If Hong Kong does and new PSAs are running follow through and destroy Public service announcements with Prince William and David China remains their 33-ton national stockpile, (PSAs) showing clips from Yao Beckham. The goal of the it would be the largest crush in Ming’s visit to Africa are airing campaign is to contribute to the history. on televisions in mainland “ultimate goal of a total ban,” the most airports, strategically placed at Mei says firmly. Focusing on “Education is everything,” says transportation hubs, in hopes of demand is crucial. According to important Garrigan, re-emphasizing how engaging people who may be Garrigan, when it “dries up, the highlighting the connection in the act of transporting ivory. ivory market will collapse and contemporary between ivory and poaching Yao became a WildAid China poaching that is motivated by is key to continuing the ambassador after his 2005 ivory demand will stop.” player in the momentum. “The more people retirement from the NBA. He know, the less likely they will has visited Africa twice in the Xi Jinping’s ban on expensive want to buy ivory, even legal last two years, to be educated government gift-giving practices illicit ivory trade ivory, and they will come to about elephants and rhinos. “He and consumption of luxury value a live elephant more than was really touched,” says Mei. products may also make a dent Ming – to end shark fin soup a dead one. This happened in A full-length documentary of in the trade. Ivory is viewed as an consumption. The impact was the United States and around his journey was made and will “expensive product for bribery; tangible and impressive; sales the world in the late 1980s, be released in May, and a one- it is often given by VIPs to curry declined 40 percent. when there was an international hour version will air on Animal favor,” says Mei. The ripple effect outcry over elephant poaching Planet. of Xi’s ban was seen as part of Garrigan agrees that it is money, and ivory trade. There’s no the impetus, alongside WildAid but also incorrect information reason to believe China’s Actors Li Bingbing and Edward China’s successful Finished with that contributes to the problem. citizens won’t respond in the Norton have joined the cause Fins campaign – also lead by Yao “As a conspicuous luxury same way.”

February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 9 CITY feature IN ROD WE TRUST? bearing witness to dennis ' DPRK BASKETBALL DIPLOMACY BY Simon Cockerell

December 14, 2013 Rodman was the first to inform “OK, OK, last price – 120 kuai, the world about. Indeed, her OK?” I’ve had my fair share Dennis didn’t know the first thing very existence remains an open of strange and confusing secret inside North Korea to this experiences – having taken about the DPRK: not even the day. Photos showed Rodman 130 trips to North Korea over a relaxing with the Marshall, who dozen years, it pretty much goes he often describes as a close with the territory – but acting difference between North and friend – a view he is utterly as personal shopper for Dennis sincere about – and singing with Rodman in Beijing’s Yashow South, let alone the major issues. the Moranbong Band, North Market is up there with the Korea’s answer to the Spice Girls. oddest. He was just along for the ride An all-female ensemble thought Rodman’s luggage had failed to number around 20 musicians to arrive in Beijing and the and singers, formed under the basketball star was due to his eccentric (fake) clobber was heights the Rodman project guidance of Kim himself, the transfer to an even-colder probably worth it. Probably. would later reach. Moranbong Band are alarmingly Pyongyang the next day; ubiquitous on North Korean some winter kit was essential. Along with the rest of the world, My peripheral involvement in TV these days. Fashionable Rodman, of course, has an I watched with a combination of the affair Rodman began when young ladies copy the group’s idiosyncratic style – but one that bemusement and curiosity when a friend was contracted last flattering, pixie-like haircut and Yashow was more than able to the Dennis Rodman circus first year to arrange his next trip in the band has even popularized match. wheeled into town in Februrary September. Although initially above-the-knee skirts, socially 2013, courtesy of Vice media undertaken with little fanfare, it unacceptable before their Bargaining over tens of yuan for and accompanied by the Harlem would later emerge that Rodman emergence. NBA-sized red tracksuit pants, Globetrotters. A young Marshall spent a substantial amount of jeans, polo shirts, some horrible Kim Jong Un would later watch time with Kim himself, hanging (I had the brief pleasure of shoes (that were never even in the stands as Rodman and Co. out at a resort on the Sea of meeting some of them at the worn) and other accessories was played an exhibition match that Japan (or, to use the official Masik Ski Resort where the odd enough – even odder when strained even the hardiest of parlance, the East Sea of Korea Moranbong had gone for lessons the intended wearer is widely cognitive dissonances. But even in the Democratic People’s – mostly wandering around perceived as a millionaire – but this image would come to seem Republic of Korea, or DPRK) and in pastel skiwear, though they seeing the giant star on CNN in normal, compared to the bizarre meeting his baby girl – whom did indeed take to the slopes.

10 February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com Unfortunately, a vice minister ride. It’s easy to mock Dennis sites of Pyongyang: the newly drinking. Both of which I knew of sport declined my request as a clown, as someone out of opened Mirim Riding Club to be true – still, it wasn’t an for a photo op. The band were his depth, but he plays up to to (featuring Kim Jong Il’s favourite auspicious start. “very pure” he said – giving me that. He loves to be the center horse, stuffed), the new War an appraising look – I was too of attention, but is also genuine Museum, a local bar and as January 8, 2014 “experienced.” I wheedled for about wanting to do something much else as we could cram into The Big Day. We were told to a while (“Surely they might be special inside North Korea. a drizzly day. dress smart and had to abandon interested in some experience?”) lunch halfway through to join but the minister insisted – rather December 31, 2013 In the evening, we chatted with the motorcade of diplomats on presumptuously, in hindsight– It wouldn’t be for another two some of the players on Dennis’ their way to the newly renovated that these K-pop-pourri were weeks that we would meet delegation, who had been very Pyongyang Indoor Stadium. “too innocent” and “wouldn’t again, when I returned to brave to follow the mercurial We couldn’t take in cameras want” to meet the likes of me.) Pyongyang on New Year’s Eve Rodman and take part in this or, indeed, anything (a level of (previously, the DPRK had an audacious piece of ‘basketball security that surely heralded a The reason for Rodman’s unexplained ban on tourism diplomacy.’ Sadly the Koryo Kim appearance), but ran into unprecedented access? Both over Christmas; this was then Hotel, while among the best Dennis and his entourage in very Kim Jong Un and his father, the dropped, also inexplicably). they have, has a strict policy of high spirits. Dennis was clad in late Kim Jong Il, were basketball closing their main bar at 11pm, a natty-gray North Korean-style fans – a ball signed by Michael Fireworks erupted around the a blow to all of us enjoying suit and swigging from a glass Jordan and presented by then- 150-meter-high Juche Tower, drinking with the players. of something brown – possibly US Secretary of State Madeline and afterwards we mingled with However, I managed to persuade Coke mixed with Bad Ass vodka, Albright is one of the main the young crowd in Pyongyang’s the waitresses to keep the bar Rodman’s own premium brand, attractions at the International Kim Il Sung Square for our first open longer by teaching them to bottles of which (curiously Friendship Exhibition, while New Year. Koryo Tours had juggle with bottle caps – more engraved with the likenesses the extant Kim, who now rules been granted exclusive access effective than an offer of money of both him and Kim) were over a nuclear-armed, military- to the Paddy Power invitational moments earlier. So while we presented to the Marshall. first nation of 24 million – was basketball event and planned flicked imported Bavaria lager supposedly an ardent fan of the to assemble two groups to caps, the players and tourists Along with around 12,000 Chicago Bulls’ glory days while come along. Initially, there was enjoyed a unique evening ahead Koreans, mostly students, we schooling in Switzerland. resistance to the attendance of a nerve-wracking event the took our seats. As both teams of tourists, but finally it was next day. warmed up, big screens above December 15, 2013 agreed that a small number the court showed a Korean- It was for his latest and most would be allowed in, mostly It was only later we found out style history of basketball – infamous trip that I first met DPRK veterans, Americans and that this session took place apparently, it began in Ancient Dennis and his entourage, basketball fanatics: a perfect just a few hours after the now- Greece. Then the Marshall a cast that included his combination. notorious interview with CNN’s emerged about 30 meters to bodyguard and friend (a Chris Cuomo; fellow player my right with wife Ri Sol Ju, a former professional fighter and We also used the exclusivity of Charles Smith had presented former singer and current style downright charming man), a this event to raise funds for a the players’ case very well, but icon – sound familiar? professor of neuroscience at charity project in Pyongyang, a tired and emotional Dennis Colombia University who had funding and operating the had somewhat flown off the The crowd leapt to their feet met Rodman while playing country’s first school for deaf handle when Cuomo repeatedly and for several minutes, cries ‘horse’ at a charity event, a film children. It is estimated that 1 to brought up the case of of ‘Manse!’ (‘Long life!’) echoed crew shooting a (now eagerly 2 percent of the population are imprisoned American Kenneth loudly around the arena. Kim awaited) documentary and deaf and one indisputably good Bae. acknowledged all sections – a representative from Paddy thing to have come out of this even us – then motioned for Power, the Irish gambling giant trip was being able to generate By shouting at Cuomo, everyone to sit down. It didn’t underwriting the trips at the significant funds to help with Dennis came across as do the job: the cries and cheers time (they later pulled their this project, which is simply one rather undignified. Charles’ kept coming. I’ve seen this name in the face of public of the most worthy we have intervention calmed things kind of thing many times on criticism). ever come across. Dennis visited down a bit, though, and the television, and experienced it the school himself on his third next day Dennis’ publicist issued personally with Kim Jong Il in At Bejing’s Terminal 2, I visit, and seeing the kids there his apology, stating he had 2005, but it is actually a chilling encountered my first major overjoyed to meet him – he is, been under a lot of stress and spectacle to be in the middle of media scrum. I’d witnessed the by now of course, immensely Japanese media corps meet Kim famous inside the DPRK – makes Jong Il’s former sushi chef, Kenji you realize what just a little help Fujimoto, in 2012, but that was can do for the lives of people a sedate affair. Falling cameras, with disabilities in a difficult shoving and shouting matches place like North Korea. punctuated just getting Dennis Rodman a couple of hundred January 6-7, 2014 meters from his vehicle through The confirmation from the DPRK customs. National Olympic Committee that we would be in attendance From the shelter of the bus, I at the game was somewhat chatted with Dennis and found ambiguously worded. him charming, engaging, funny and interested in North Korea. We were advised not to “worry But as he openly admitted, too much” about access – Dennis didn’t know the first experience told me to worry, but thing about it: not even the only the right amount. But what difference between North and is that? This question lingered South, let alone the major while we took our visitors to issues. He was just along for the some of the more interesting Simon Cockerell and Dennis Rodman

February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 11 CITY feature a sea of enraptured people, all calling out the same word over and over. Strangest of all was seeing our Korean guides, who I have known for many years, doing the same; not that I would have expected otherwise, but seeing that took things from the abstract to the visceral. Frankly, it gave me goosebumps.

What came next was arguably even odder. Dennis took to the mic for what was expected to be a warm tribute to the thousands who had gathered there, and the millions who would watch later on TV (live footage of the Marshall is never broadcast in North Korea), and/or a bland statement about non-political sporting engagement.

He decided to go in another the media weren’t there to cover direction, though, first thanking Rumors abounded that Rodman had this) and that afternoon I spent the American players, then several hours (and just under 200 encouraging a sing-along to dollars) letting them ‘hotspot’ off ‘Happy Birthday’ (the husky, helicoptered to to Kim Jong Un’s my phone to check email, read slow Rodman mix) to Kim. news, and Skype their families. I Although January 8 is known actual house. I know the truth but got on especially well with Andre as the leader’s birthday, it is ‘Silk’ Poole, not only a wonderful not celebrated as a national player and storyteller (his holiday. Uptake was slow to say am sworn to secrecy for now 40-minute live-action explanation the least, although the song is of Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang to an widely known even in North audience of just me shall not be Korea – clearly unplanned, it left Korean players getting into the Shortly afterwards I heard a easily forgotten), but also played everyone feeling bemused, as if spirit (which they normally shy voice shouting my name: it was the streetball ringer from season they couldn’t quite credit what away from). My gaze, though, Rodman in the lobby, sipping one of The Wire. had just happened. was often drawn away from this soju with the crew and an Irish spectacle to watch Kim Jong writer sent in to document the These players will be criticized Dennis was clearly emotional Un and Rodman as they sat, whole thing. He was on top but they showed millions that about the whole thing, wiping smoking (Kim chaining cigs, form, approachable, holding Americans and North Koreans away tears afterwards, but I Rodman on the cigar, the only court, flirting with any women could play together and think for many it struck the people smoking), seemingly and making wild statements even be better for it. Dennis wrong note for what the event having a wild time of it. I did about himself and the future of provided both the engine and, was about: bringing Americans appear on the Jumbotron at one basketball diplomacy. unfortunately, the bumps on and Koreans together to play point and went to blow a kiss to the road that threatened to some ball, away from politics. the crowd – but the camera cut Dennis was proud of himself constantly derail the whole off and I ended up looking as if and keen to take credit. I asked thing. There are aspects to be This was proven in the game I had put a hand to my mouth whose idea it had been to mix deeply critical of, as well as itself (despite all the cheers in affected shock, like some star- up the teams and he looked elements to be praised about the being organized by men in caps, struck fanboy. Dammit! at me like I was an idiot. Of venture, but even as someone with no group spontaneity at course it was his idea (probably on the periphery – personal all). The first half was American After the Marshall left – I forget true). This little session was the shopper turned bar confidant – on Korean and, honestly, the the final score (the White team highlight of my trip, and some I will dine out on the story for home ‘Torch’ team walked won) – we tripped out into the of those tourists who bantered years. it (despite Smith’s boast the dark evening with the locals along with him. Sure, he called night before that there were no for a frantic discussion back at me a “little sh*t” a few days As for Dennis, he’s a force of winners or losers in basketball the hotel about what we had later, but I took it as a friendly nature, a charming man who diplomacy – but the Americans seen and what we thought the gesture. can cause unbearable stress would definitely win!). international reaction would be. to those around him, but also Dennis stopped by for a chat January 9, 2014 great pleasure and loyalty. That’s Teamwork and deadly accurate then headed to his rooms on the And just like that, the big man just what he’s like: a bag of three-point shots made up for hotel’s secret floor of the hotel was gone – off to an as-yet contradictions but someone I’d any height deficit and lack of (I went once: very nice indeed undisclosed series of locations. gladly spend time with again in flamboyance in the Koreans’ but almost impossible to find, Rumours abounded that they had the future. And if any other NBA play. due to cunning architecture). helicoptered to the East Coast, to players need a personal shopper The Associated Press were the Masik Ski Resort, to Kim Jong in Beijing, well – they know After the teams mixed sides, uploading their feed and Un’s actual house. (I know the where to find me. though, sh*t got real. It was seemed to be using the entire truth, but am sworn to secrecy simply a league above the first nation’s bandwidth so I had to for now.) The remaining players // Simon Cockerell is General Manager of half: streetballers showboating, wait around a bit to do a Skype spent the morning at the new Koryo Tours in Beijing. Dennis Rodman is now showing off with alley-oops interview with Sky News, but the Munsu Water Park in Pyongyang, in rehab. No money was exchanged for this and slam dunks, with even the merriment continued. mixing with local kids (shame article.

12 February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com Doug Christie Craig Hodges Charles Smith The Crew Age: 43 Age: 53 Age: 48

Kenny Anderson Played for: Lakers, Played Played for: Clippers, Age: 43 Knicks, Raptors, Kings, for: Clippers, Bucks, Knicks, Spurs Magic, Mavericks, Clippers Suns, Bulls Status: Smith never quite Played for: Nets, Status: Best known for Status: A true renegade and managed to get over the loss Hornets, Trail Blazers, Celtics, instigating a massive on-court man of principal – Hodges is a of being blocked four straight Supersonics, Hawks, Clippers brawl with the LA Laker's Rick genuine political activist. A one- times directly under the basket Status: Having burnt through Fox in 2002, Christie and his time friend of Louis Farrakhan, as he attempted to give New his earnings, Anderson – who wife Jackie can today be seen Hodges was in the Chicago York the lead in Game 5 of the retitred in 2006 – took up a on their own cable-television Bulls legendary Jordan-era 1993 Eastern Conference Finals school coaching job in Florida, series, The Christies Committed. team, where he won two titles. against Jordan’s Chicago Bulls, only to be fired last year after Last year, the couple began He is now coach of Canadian his team lost and he retired picking up a DUI. His most producing their own line of side Halifax Rainmen. from the game not long after. recent public appearance was porn films. in a play entitled The Penis Dennis Rodman Monologues. Eric “Sleepy” Floyd Cliff Robinson Age:52 Age: 53 Age: 47 Vin Baker Played for: Pistons, Age: 42 Played for: Nets, Played for: Trail Spurs, Bulls, Lakers, Warriors, Rockets, Spurs Blazers, Warriors, and Mavericks Played for: Bucks, Status: Despite being the Suns, Pistons, Nets Status: The cigar smoking Supersonics, Celtics, Warriors’ centerpiece in the Status: Robinson played 18 leader of the gang's off-the- Knicks, Rockets, Clippers early-to-mid 1980s, and holding seasons, raking up close to court exploits have somewhat Status: A four-time consecutive the NBA playoff record for 1,400 games. He put up over overshadowed his playing NBA All Star and Olympic points scored in both a quarter 19,000 points, more than career. The cross-dressing gold medal-winner before (29) and half (39), Floyd was names such as Magic Johnson. former Bulls power forward, alcohol addiction cut his career only once selected as an NBA Robinson’s only foray into claiming to be one of 47 prematurely short. Today he’s All Star. Since 2013 he has the news was when he was children, has been in and out of sober and working as a pastor been employed as a “brand arrested for possession of (and back in last month) rehab at a church in Harlem, New ambassador” for a California marijuana in 2001. and dated Carmen Electra. York City. bedding company.

February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 13 CITY feature Read All About It Literary decline in the Middle Kingdom by Gary Maidment

technology and, arguably, a sorbing content more difficult. The sound-bite nature of lack of quality writers. Society is becoming used to modern communications receiving information in bite- is likely to affect the ability The Mao era expelled people sized chunks through blogs, of younger generations to from education and broke newsfeeds and social networks. structure a strong piece of the back of literary culture for Reflecting the busy nature of literature and even write well many older Chinese. Although modern life, such devices en- in a general context. Chinese the opposite attitude to edu- courage people to move away to English translator Alex Shi cation exists today, modern from the pleasure of sitting in has noticed that the quality of students are burdened with a comfy chair for a few hours Chinese source material over excessive homework and a engrossed in a novel and un- the past 13 years is “definitely utilitarian exam system that distracted by links, games and on the decline, [with] over- creates reading apathy even photos of what their friends used jargon making intended before adulthood – young peo- have just eaten for dinner. meanings dreadfully unclear. ple prefer to play online games [Writers] seem to lack the and blog in their downtime The paucity of reading culture ability to organize their ideas than pick up a novel. and the development of tech- properly, resulting in disjoint- nology is also showing itself in ed sentences that are hard to The lack of appeal of literature the nation’s writing skills, with understand.” hanghai-based writer is exacerbated by the cur- Eric Yan noting that “there are Sharmistha Mohapatra rent materialism that, as the problems with written Chinese: Given that Chinese characters S captured public attention, average bookstore display re- people cannot write some have intrinsic cultural and artis- and in some cases ire, when veals, has spawned a taste for complex words correctly be- tic value, it’s a shame that socie- China People's Daily reprinted business books and self-help cause we now have less chance ty’s literary habits are not a little his article about Chinese guides written by armchair to write with a pen.” more grounded in the radical. reading habits on Weibo last gurus. On the flipside, it also month. Commenting on the discourages professional liter- decline of China’s literary tra- ary writers. As veteran Chinese dition, Mohapatra lamented to English translator Eric Yan, Sisyphe Book Store and that “most Chinese passengers 32, points out, “You can’t make play electronic games dur- too much money by writing, ing a flight to Shanghai from so not many people dedicate Coffee Shop Frankfurt, in contrast to most themselves to it. We have some German passengers." successful, high-standard writ- BY Van Fan ers, but fewer than before.” Any trip on public transport Back in 1993, a couple of cozy and stylish store decked in China will confirm this ob- Qiao Haiyan, who is famous for book lovers founded a out in wood, complete with a servation, as do a slew of stats his Cultural Revolution memoir, 20-square-meter bookshop coffee shop that plays mellow about reading habits. A recent A Piece of Yesterday, views this in Zunyi City, Guizhou. music to create the mood for UNESCO report reveals that trend in artistic and intellectual Inspired by the spirit of King reading and reflection. Lei Chinese people on average terms: “Books are supposed to Sisyphus, who Zeus punished is positive about the quality read less than one book a year; carry on thoughts. But today with the eternal task of roll- of modern Chinese authors: in 2010, textbooks accounted in China, people are becoming ing a huge boulder up a “We have many excellent for roughly 80 percent of all more frivolous, eager for quick steep hill, the name Sisyphe modern fiction writers, such book sales; and a 2012 survey money and fame. Only a few embodies the concept of as Nobel Prize winner Mo by the Chinese Academy of appreciate the beauty of words persistence and the owners’ Yan, and upcoming writers Press and Publications shows and the value of thoughts.” drive to get people reading. who specialize in literature that only 55 percent of the for the younger crowd.” 18,619 people surveyed picked Apathy and the pursuit of the After almost 20 years, the up a novel in the previous year almighty dollar are indeed brand has expanded nation- Although he notes that the – however, as only 31 percent dumbing down Chinese litera- wide, dropping anchor in Internet has changed how of respondents were from rural ture, a fact that’s not lost on Shenzhen just a few months young people consume areas, the real figure is proba- young people. A China Youth ago. One of their slogans the written word, Lei still bly lower. In comparison, South Daily survey reports that 62 is, “If our books are too believes that “many older Koreans read an average of 11 percent of respondents believe expensive for you to buy, people are still interested in books per year, the Japanese that publishing companies only feel free to copy the words.” literature and reading some- 8.5 and the French 8. care about money, resulting in a According to Sisyphe’s event thing with substance.” shallow reading culture that fo- planner, Hu Lei, “Our slogan It’s clear that the number of cuses on trash rather than intel- reflects our commitment to people reading literature for ligently written page-turners. customers. We want people leisure, pleasure and personal to read our books even if growth is either static or on the Smart phones and tablets are they can’t afford them.” decline from an already low hammering the latest nail level. The main culprits of this into the coffin. They engender To achieve the goal of trend appear to be the legacy a rapid and fragmented ap- promoting literature in education system, materialism, proach to reading, making ab- Shenzhen, they’ve created a

14 February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com Sport The Franchise Guangdong Southern Tigers chase history by Andrew Chin

s the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) enters A its All-Star break, the Guangdong Southern Tigers currently sit in their customary spot at the top of the league. The de- fending champions have handled having a target on their back with ease, racing to a 22-3 record.

With eight titles in a decade, they’re on pace to match a pair of milestones by basketball’s two greatest dynasties: the John Wooden UCLA teams, anchored by the future NBA Hall of Fame centers Lew Alcindor, Jr. (later Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) and Bill Walton, that won 10 college titles in 12 years; and the Red Auerbach-Bill Russell Boston Celtics, which claimed 11 NBA championships in 13 seasons. the Southern Tigers, including the The team has greeted the New a two-game losing streak to league’s career leading scorer and Year by winning their last seven the surprising Shanghai Sharks, The Southern Tigers are led by two-time MVP, Zhu Fanyu. games, including a blowout followed by a blowout loss to last season’s MVP and former 107-90 victory against the long-time rival Xinjiang Flying NBA lottery pick, Yi Jianlian. In With a roster loaded with Beijing Ducks. With four of their Tigers. Hopefully, these aren’t his second full season back with national talent, Guangdong is last six regular season games a foreshadowing of a playoff his hometown club, Yi leads the able to rely less on their two im- against the CBA league’s dregs, upset. team in points, and his 12.9 report players. NBA veteran Josh the Southern Tigers can rest bounds per game are fourth in Powell has supplemented the their key players as they attempt // This month, the Guangdong Southern the league. club’s dominant frontline in his to retain their title. Tigers play the Bayi Rockets (Feb 9) and the first season in the league, while Zhejiang Guangsha Lions (Feb 12), 7.35pm, China’s basketball kings boast an 22-year-old point guard Khalif Prohibitive favorites, the RMB60-680. Dongguan Arena, inside embarrassment of riches. Half of Wyatt has been a good fit in his Guangdong troop do have to Dongguan Stadium, 3 Tiyu Lu, Nanchang the national team at last summer’s first year since graduating from be slightly concerned about a District, Dongguan (东莞市南城区体育路3 Asia Championship come from Temple. few blemishes to their season: 号 (0769-2246 1509)

The Contenders

The CBA playoffs typically start one week after the regular season and follows a best-of-five format for the first two rounds, before the best-of- seven finals. Here is a quick look at the favorites to lift the championship Mou Zuoyun Cup.

Xinjiang Flying Tigers Beijing Ducks Shanghai Sharks (2nd, 20-5) (3rd, 17-8) (5th, 16-9)

It’s been a return to form The only non-Guangdong CBA It’s been a surprising for the perennial north- champion in the past six sea- season for Yao Ming’s western powerhouse sons is a sleeping giant. They’ve team. New import play- and its basketball-crazed been wracked by injuries to ers Quincy Douby and owner. The team boasts Stephon Marbury and other Darnell Jackson have the league’s second- key players. Veteran forward combined with the age- best defense and a solid Randolph Morris and national less Liu Wei to carry the starting five, including team guard Sun Yue have offensive load, while Chinese backcourt Muhtar stepped up in their places, while center Max Zhang leads Xirelijiang and Yang Marbury is hoping to recover the league in blocked Jingmin. for a possible playoff return. shots.

February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 15 life&style

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February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 17 life&style Lead ONLINE SHOPPING A NATION WIRED By S.E SMITH, Will Wu

s this article is being writ- is estimated to reach US$1,134. ten, young lads deliver Data released by Taobao reveals Aboxed items to the That’s Accessibility to more products PRD office – items all ordered that consumers from China’s driest is also a major factor in online via the Internet, and more often shopping. For instance, data than not off that juggernaut of a province, Xinjiang, a region that is released by Taobao reveals that website Taobao. consumers from China’s driest mostly desert, bought the most bikinis province, Xinjiang, a region By 2015, it’s been forecast that that is mostly desert, bought half of China will shop online. online in 2012 the most bikinis online in 2012 That’s around 500 million peo- – more than those residing in ple. coastal regions. This is largely differ from those in the West. US$5.75 billion in its online because of the limited choices of With around a third of China’s Whereas Western consumers payments system – a record for bikinis in local brick-and-mortar population currently shopping shop online for convenience, a single day anywhere in the stores. People in Xinjiang found online, this site is undoubtedly Chinese customers are primar- world. To put that into perspec- the Internet to be a perfect chan- a familiar one to expats work- ily looking to find good value. tive, that number is 2.5 times nel to increase their options. ing in Chinese offices across the According to a study from the higher than for American retail- country. Multimedia Research Group, ers last year on so-called Cyber Similarly, consumers in China’s 60 percent of Chinese online Monday. lower-tier regions often find No surprise, then, that last year, consumers list better prices as popular international brands and for the first time ever, China the number-one reason to make Not only do the Chinese increas- do not have retail outlets in spent more money online than purchases online. ingly prefer online shopping, department stores in their cities. the US, making it the global king but they’re spending more and Online shopping thus becomes of e-commerce. On Bachelor’s Day (November more each time. In 2012, the the best way for them to access 11) alone last year, China’s big- average online consumer spent their desired products. The reasons behind the Middle gest online shopping company, RMB5,203 (US$840). By 2015, the Kingdom’s e-commerce boom Alibaba, processed more than average expenditure per person The method of presenting

18 February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com products online in China also proud of its self-owned delivery varies from the US and Europe. service, which sends goods to Chinese consumers prefer a consumers faster than other ex- much more comprehensive, press companies. Strange sells even overwhelming, web inter- face, while in Western countries Suning.com ranks third behind it is believed to be better to Taobao and JD.com and is an off- keep the site clean and simple. shoot of the Suning Commerce It is often said that you can get literally anything Group, which began a three- on Taobao. Here are three of the weirdest things More specifically, a multi-angle year exploration phase in 2005 you can buy. display and informative descrip- to discover whether online retail tion of products is extremely would be profitable. Since de- important for Chinese online ciding to invest in the market, shoppers. Detailed photos and it now covers more or less the Bricks, RMB10 summaries can effectively miti- same areas as Taobao. However, gate their concern about prod- Suning.com is especially favored Annoyed by your courier uct quality, and thus make the for those seeking to buy elec- always delivering your parcel seller appear trustworthy. tronic products, thanks to the late, talking to you with a highly trusted reputation of its sour look on his face and Furthermore, Westerners use parent company in this area. sometimes abusing the the homepage of an online store booty you have spent whole more as brand-building or sto- Besides these three online shop- nights hunting for online? rytelling space, displaying large ping giants, there are other One way to pay him back is banners or a few featured prod- emerging sites like Channel. to buy bricks on Taobao and ucts. The Chinese, on the other yhd.com (mainly selling snacks), choosing to pay on delivery. hand, tend to utilize all available Amazon.cn (books), Vancl.com When the snotty courier space to deliver information, in- (clothing) and Vip.com (discount- shows up exhausted, after cluding promotions, inventory of ed products from luxury brands). having lugged a big bag of all different sections and catego- bricks up to your apartment, you simply refuse to receive the ries, overviews of collections – as The rise of e-commerce in China package, leaving him no choice but to take the weighty box back much as can possibly fit. has not been without its prob- to the delivery center. lems. Although boasting nearly // shop108124147.taobao.com Amongst the many online shop- 500 million registered users and ping sites in operation, three 800 million goods, Taobao in stand out in terms of market particular has been bit by sev- share, total sales volume and eral scandals. One of the most general public reputation. prominent is the corruption of Silicon belly, RMB368-980 its ranking system. Illegal agen- Under the management of cies are sometimes hired to give If you’re fed up with having to Alibaba, Taobao Marketplace fake high rankings to certain stand up all the time on the has fully earned the name “big shops, which help the shops ap- bus or the metro, a silicon belly brother” among China’s e- pear higher in search results. may be your savior if you are a commerce platforms. In 2012, it lady. Attach it to your stomach achieved US$164.1 billion online Another major criticism of the and you’ll have the appearance sales, accounting for nearly 80 online shopping giant is the of a genuine pregnancy, percent of the national total. ease with which users can be compelling some kind-hearted This figure is also more than targeted by disgruntled sell- sap to give up their seat for you. Amazon and eBay made com- ers. If a buyer gives a negative It’s an investment at RMB368 bined in the same period. review of a particular store, minimum, but may be worth it if vendors have been known to you have a long daily commute. During Christmas in 2012, repeatedly call the buyer until // beautyform.tmall.com Taobao Marketplace was divided they amend their comments to into three different platforms, something more positive. Bad according to its three main cus- rankings can, after all, ring the tomer bases. Taobao (www.tao- death knell for shop owners, bao.com) is for private shoppers, and they will spare no effort to Air, RMB18 Tmall (www.tmall.com) is where avoid them.` big brands locate their online A notable philanthropist and shops and Etao (www.etao.com) Problems like these have in no restless self-promoter, Chen focuses on providing bargains. way dampened the consumer Guangbiao has his solution to thirst for such online shopping, the worsening air pollution Although not threatening however, and the sales figures in China: fresh air in a bottle. Taobao’s leading position, will only spiral ever higher. Sold online since 2012, the JD.com is a rising power. condensed air is reputedly Established in 2003, one year Final numbers aren’t in yet, but collected from Chinese later than Taobao Marketplace, Chinese consumers are esti- revolutionary base areas like JD.com was first a platform for mated to have spent US$290 bil- Jinggang Shan and unpolluted regions like Tibet. One container selling computers, communica- lion at online retail sites in 2013, should last a week. Chen says, “Every day I take three big breaths tions equipment and consumer compared with US$260 billion from the bottle before working and I feel energetic all day long. It electronics. In 2007, it enlarged for their counterparts in the works better than coffee and tea.” Believe it or not, bottles of Chen its business to include more States. Bain, a global consult- Guangbiao Air are almost always out of stock, meaning you’ll have aspects. Currently JD.com cov- ing firm, forecasts e-commerce to pre-order and then wait for the next batch to come in. ers nearly all the same areas in China will total a whopping // wmchina.taobao.com as Taobao, and is particularly US$500 billion in 2015.

February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 19 life&style Feature Mind Games Under the spell of hypnotism By Lena Gidwani

question her negative emotions.

There is also widespread belief, especially amongst those who have yet to experience its pro- found effects, that hypnosis is unsafe. Zheng agrees: “Yes, it can be unsafe, but only if you go to unqualified people.”

According to Professor Cao Zice from Shanghai-based China International Mental Hypnotherapy and Training Center, those interested in making it a career must complete a six-day or 100-hour training course and pass the center's test, at a hefty price tag of RMB15,800. “Passing the test will give you enough skills to work in the field,” he says. “But "You're under my power. When I it takes years of practice and skill snap my fingers, you'll flap your People think that I can solve their to effectively deal with clients.” arms and cluck like a chicken." If that's the first thing that pops problems while they lie passively Mary Liu, an office worker from to mind when you think of hyp- Guangzhou, saw a hypnotist in nosis, it’s clear that you’ve been in a trance. It’s not magic. It’s an her hometown of Chengdu for al- watching way too many movies most a year. She claims that hyp- or comedy shows. Then again, interactive process nosis has helped her lose weight. movies like Eternal Sunshine of “Growing up, I was bullied a lot. the Spotless Mind and Inception I turned to food, especially cakes have sent many flocking to sessions, till I can see a marked understanding to flush out and and chocolates, to help me forget hypnotherapists, with requests increase in their well-being.” Her heal the underlying causes.” the mental pain. Hypnosis has ranging from erasing past typical patient is aged 20 to 40, helped me to isolate the link be- memories to solving their daddy female and a well-educated and Zheng further explains that, de- tween food and pain.” issues. financially well-off white-collar spite common misconceptions professional. But Zheng admits that hypnosis is akin to sleep, Liu likens her experience to a Sarita Zheng, a seasoned hyp- that not everyone can be hyp- hypnotized subjects are actually very relaxed and introspective notherapist from Taiwan, sits in notized. “There are some that highly alert; there is only a de- conversation – a more tranquil her spacious apartment-turned- are just unwilling to let go. For crease in their peripheral aware- version of a routine visit to a office in a comfortable, tree- hypnosis to work, a client must ness. Results are best when therapist, with the added scent of lined part of Zhujiang Xincheng. want to change and be involved there is high involvement by the lemongrass incense and the soft Surrounded by a plush white in the healing process and to person, both during sessions sound of wind instruments. She carpet, some greenery and the resolve the root of their prob- and in putting their new deci- confesses that the process takes scent of candles, she claims that lem, not just change the surface sions, insights and knowledge a while and does cost a lot, but business has been brisk in the symptoms.” into effect in their lives. the results are long lasting. “I feel last couple of years. “When I much healthier now,” she says. first came to the city 15 years Despite seeing an increase in Sound interesting? Perhaps. But ago, few knew the true power business, Zheng believes that even with the healing powers To ensure that she continues and healing effects of hypno- the public is still in the dark of hypnosis, Zheng admits that, to stay on track, she has down- therapy,” she says. “They had about what hypnosis is really at times, the truth will hurt, loaded an app called ‘The Train only seen stage hypnosis. These for. “Many people still think especially as they delve deeper Trip – Taking the weight off your days, I see an average of about it’s about treating insomnia or and learn about the root causes mind,' a series of hypno-thera- five clients a day, for about two about manipulating or erasing of issues, including repressed peutic tracks that uses positive to three hours each. I also con- thoughts,” she sighs. “Others traumatic memories. She recalls ideas and neuro-linguistic meth- duct group sessions on Tuesday think that I can solve their prob- regressing a patron to the un- ods to help listeners achieve and Friday nights.” lems while they lie passively in known source of family hatred, their goals of weight loss. “I a trance. It’s not magic. It’s an which she had felt for several have been listening to it for a With so much demand for her interactive process, a means of years. While in a trance, the cli- few weeks now,” she says. “I services, Zheng now travels communication between the ent recalled being a victim of hope it pays off!” around the mainland, practicing conscious mind and the sub- sexual abuse by her own father. and teaching. A session does not conscious mind. It is a powerful With this revelation, coupled // Sarita Zheng can be contacted on 136 2280 come cheap. Consultations start tool for healing both physical with a desire to protect her fam- 4477, or check www.lifegarden.me for more at RMB500 per hour. “Typically, and emotional problems, since ily name, the woman in ques- information about group sessions and book- I will see a client for multiple it can take you past your rational tion chose to move on and not ings.

20 February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com Fashion New Year, New Look The rising forces of local fashion By Will Wu

If you are tired of shopping at big brands like Uniqlo and H&M; if you hate dressing exactly the same as most of the other people on the street; if inside your heart there is a yearning for something distinct and unusual, why not turn to emerging but stylish local brands? They are young, they are bold and, most importantly, they are one of a kind. Here are some of the trendy and unique boutiques hidden in the Delta.

Jokester Life Circle

As its name suggests, Jokester Unlike Jokester, Life Circle (LC) is both playful and flexible. Ah has a very specific look: ame- Xing and Mai Qiutian, both kaji, vintage American casual. Guangzhouers born in the It was opened in 2007 by Ghost 1980s, are the men behind and Kenny, who believe that the brand. They brought their “Style is very personal and it vision to life in 2010 with a has nothing to do with fash- humble wish: to provide male ion.” Walking into the shop is youngsters with up-to-date like entering a wooden hut. fashion at a reasonable price. wardrobe is favored by many The first thing that catches from 2013, LC has backed its Currently employing three celebrities, including Yasumasa your eye is the large amount of new slogan – “Back to the in-house designers, Jokester Yonehara, the leading photog- men’s overcoats hung on the Good Times” – by adding new does not have a fixed style, but rapher in Japan. Besides look- walls. Baseball uniforms and ethnic elements to its produc- satisfies all your dressing needs ing smart, Jokester puts equal motorbike jackets are displayed tion. The fresh designs evoke from head to toe. One of the emphasis on function, making beside business casual and vin- impressions of New Mexico’s most popular items is the base- it popular with fixed-gear bik- tage classic lines, and typical el- Native American civilization, ball uniform jacket (RMB300- ers, hip-pop dancers and skater ements include elbow patches the gold rush in California, 400). “The shapes of the jackets boys looking for trendy and and retro fonts. Hot-selling Texan cowboys and the Port of are the same, but we put dif- practical shirts and trousers. items are not overcoats, how- Chicago. ferent seasonal designs onto ever, but the Denim Line jeans them,” elucidates Ah Xing. From // Shop 3297, B2, Dynasty Plaza, Jiaochang (RMB299-899). “We are proud // Shop 2722-2723, B2, Dynasty Plaza, British old school to American Xi Lu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 广州市越 of this line, as it best interprets Jiaochang Xi Lu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou street chic, from Harajuku 秀区校场西路地王广场负二层 3297 铺 our brand: simple but indi- 广州市越秀区校场西路地王广场负二 style to ethnic punk, Jokester’s (020-2289 3180) vidualized,” says Ghost. Starting 层 2722-2733 铺 (020-8382 4653)

Leftover Value Levvv

Viana Lau established her Undoubtedly the biggest studio, Leftover Value (LV), in local fashion company in 2012 out of boredom. Despite Guangzhou, Levvv has intro- having no garment design duced over 30 brands from 12 background, the former countries around the world to housewife was driven to make the city, fulfilling its concept of women’s wear simply because “embracing” design. Desigual she could not find any outfits from Spain, SSUR from New that pleased her. “I do much York and Interfool from Japan tea making and guqin playing. draw from her examination cooperate with Levvv by open- piece; changing the exterior is Modern-designed clothes of styles during different ing joint shops, mainly located like wearing an entirely new are not fit for doing these dynasties. Each piece is inside Dynasty Plaza. “Levvv is a purchase. The most recent de- two things. I spent a lot of one of a kind, and Lau only platform for designers, no mat- sign for Level’s bag is bold con- time on Taobao, but found sells her products to people ter foreign or domestic, to fully trasting colors accented with nothing suitable. So I made who she thinks are destined show their creative talents,” cartoon figures. According to up my mind to make my to receive them. Even the says Fiona Zhang, the brand’s a Chinese saying, “a good bag own clothes,” she explains. address of her studio is a general manager. Levvv also has may assist in attracting money.” Hidden in a remote village secret, and the only way to its own label, Level, which is If that holds true, buying a near Shenzhen, LV achieved get yourself one of these known for its colorful and func- Level bag may actually pay out its fame by creating authentic unique creations is to get in tional bag designs (RMB175- dividends. ancient Chinese clothes. Using contact via WeChat and strike 375) – particularly its change- mainly comfortable fabrics up a conversation. able bag cover. Connected // Shop 3800, B3, Dynasty Plaza, Jiaochang Xi like cotton and silk, Lau’s to the main part by a zip, the Lu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 广州市越秀 wares are loose fitting, and // WeChat account: viana_lau cover is the “soul” of the whole 区校场西路地王广场负三层 3800 铺

vFebruary 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 21 life&style Travel Xiamen a breath of fresh air BY Van Fan

attribute is Gulangyu Island, a whole other world that is pleasantly isolated from the rest of the prosperous city. Following the first Opium War, several foreign countries established concessions on the area, erecting European-style buildings that form some of its greatest attractions today. Visitors can access it by ferry, which takes around 30 minutes if you opt for a leisurely tour around the island or five minutes if you just want to make land as soon as possible.

Vehicles are banned on Gulangyu, providing a quiet and clean environment to investigate manmade and natural places of interest. The best way to explore it is to take it slow – as you’ll be doing a lot of walking – and absorb the historic buildings on this unu- View of Gulangyu Island By Jack Yan sual slice of nirvana. Amongst the most popular attractions are the Sunlight Rock scenic iamen doubles as a major spot, the highest point on the resort and an economic Though Xiamen was one of China’s island with glorious views, and X center, playing host to the Zheng Chenggong statue, some 30 million visitors from all first special economic zones, there are dedicated to the Ming Dynasty over the world each year. For hun- warrior hero who stationed dreds of years, it has been a site numerous urban green spaces beside his troops here and fought off of historical importance, both as a the Dutch. Remember to stop seaport and a military stronghold. the sea to sit and relax for a bite of the famous Huang In more recent times, the city has Shengji Jerky on Longtou Lu in been hailed as one of the best between sights. holiday destinations in China. and Chaoshan. off the main road is Jukou Jie, a prime spot for authentic local As the day gets dark, you If you’re pressured by the Once you disembark the train, delicacies. Stalls here offer such can choose to stay in one of strains of the mega-city and central Xiamen is reachable by delicious specialties as Xiamen’s the island’s B&Bs or return to need a getaway, the recently the Bus Rapid Transit for RMB3 or signature baby oyster omelet downtown Xiamen for more opened high-speed railway by taxi for RMB60-100. Though with sweet potato. Fresh and adventures. Night owls can perk line connecting Shenzhen the city was one of China’s first tender, with an ultra-sweet and up their evenings with a visit to and Xiamen offers fresh relief. special economic zones, the life- spicy sauce, this exotic find is Coffee Street, a row of luxury You can enjoy breakfast in style is still fairly laid back, and quite a bargain at RMB30 for a Guangdong province in the there are numerous urban green large portion from Lian Huan morning and be lunching in spaces beside the sea where Shop. Next door, a stand called Fujian by midday, taking in the people can sit and relax. Haiwan Jukou Ban Mian sells outstand- sea breeze and cleaner air. Park is one of Xiamen’s largest ing seafood noodles. and most famous, comprising First pulling out of the sta- a wetland area that has perfect If food is a passion for you, it’s tion on December 28, the coastal views and a variety of worth braving the crowds and Shenzhen to Xiamen bullet sea-facing bars – we only wish nipping into a little restaurant train offers first-class tickets more metropolises had such recalled Huang Ze He on the for RMB181 and standard tick- treats at their heart. main stretch of Zhongshan Lu ets for RMB150.5. Taking un- for the peanut soup (RMB5), der 4 hours to get to Xiamen For a real taste of what Xiamen which comes with or without – slashing the previous time has to offer, one of the first egg. Another local favorite, the by 12 hours – the line also ports of call should be the peanuts are stewed for hours runs through numerous other city’s most famous commercial until they are melt-in-your- cities in eastern Guangdong street, Zhongshan Lu – which of mouth soft. that are worth checking out, course has the drawback of be- including Huizhou, Shanwei ing rammed with tourists. Just Xiamen’s most well-known

22 February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com mansions facing Yundang Lake structures where you can break that have been transformed your tour, such as the Xiamen into exquisite all-day cafes. University and the Xiamen Pan Pacific Xiamen Sitting there enjoying a cup of International Conference and Joe, chatting with friends and Exhibition Center. A vibrant five-star hotel in the heart of Xiamen’s commercial and watching the egrets in the park business district, Pan Pacific is just a short walk from the city’s opposite is as beautiful as a As you’ve probably realized popular Coffee Street leisure area, which boasts a number of pastoral poem. On the other by now, Xiamen’s food culture cafes, bars and clubs. Views of the spectacular Gulangyu Island side of the street is Guanren Lu, is one of its major attrac- are visible from the guest rooms and transportation to tourist which at night throbs with clubs tions. Detouring a little bit attractions is convenient. Perhaps best of all, the hotel’s Marble and expat-run watering holes. off Huangdao Lu, visitors can Steakhouse is the only premium steak restaurant that serves refuel with a number of local 300-day grain-fed Australian beef in Fujian Province. There’s truly a huge diversity delights. One place of particu- of activities to undertake in lar note is Sili Shacha Noodles // 19 Hubin Bei Lu, Xiamen, Fujian Province 福建省厦门市湖滨北路 19 号 (0592-507 Xiamen. Those who like to on Xiahe Lu, known for its ver- 8888) combine a bit of exercise with sion of Fujian province’s popu- their adventure can cycle lar shacha noodles. Choose along Huandao Lu and fol- from diverse options of sea- low the course of the Xiamen food, meat and tofu, which International Marathon, said to are then boiled together in be one of the most beautiful the special shacha (translated marathon routes in the world. as ‘satay’) sauce. It looks nice, Running parallel to the sea, smells yummy and tastes even Huandao curves round the better. eastern side of the island and takes in not just sandy beaches, With so much delicious food but also historic sites like to sample, perhaps the biggest Southern Putuo Temple – an problem with visiting Xiamen is important Buddhist landmark that you’ll be so weighed down – and the Hulishan Fortress by grub, you won’t be able to with its huge cannon, once see quite as many of the glori- used to fend off naval attacks. ous sights as you’d like in just There are also notable modern one weekend.

February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 23 arts FILM Canvassed Last month’s Coming to a Jorge Marin box office theater near you… 1. Despicable Me 2 2. Ender’s Game Frozen 3. Police Story 2013 Feb 5 4. Personal Tailor 5. As the Light Goes Out 6. Hello Babies 7. Up in the Wind 8. Metro

The latest Disney animated hit 9. The Mortal Instruments has grossed over US$700 million worldwide, while inspiring Combining winged and masked at the same time, the close 10. Legendary universal acclaim. Loosely based figures with geometric shapes, cataloguing of each sinew high- on Hans Christian Andersen’s Jorge Marin’s sculptures are lights the many delicate parts The Snow Queen, the film fol- dynamic creations, evincing a that go towards the whole, giv- lows Princess Anna (voiced by visceral muscularity. His work ing them a certain fragility. Veronica Mars’ Kristen Bell) as she often obscures facial features to tries to find her older sister Elsa focus on the physicality of the // The Body as Landscape: Exhibition of (Broadway veteran Idina Menzel). body, minutely detailing, the Sculptures by Jorge Marin is on display until Elsa has the magical power of ligaments, veins and muscles Mar 9 at the Guangdong Museum of Art, Hall creating ice and snow. As she of each man or woman. On the 7, 38 Yanyu Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District, runs away, she accidentally traps one hand, his pieces seem like Guangzhou 广州市越秀区二沙岛烟雨路 the kingdom in eternal winter. A invincible demi-gods, while 38 号 Source: MTime.com rugged mountain man, his pet reindeer and a snowman come GOSSIP along for a ride that’s been called Disney’s best since The Lion King. Lost, caution

Robocop Chinese actress Tang Wei lost RMB210,000 in January, after be- Feb 6 ing tricked over the phone to wire the money to an alleged fraudster. There is no information on what was said to the Lust, Caution star to convince her to part ways with the cash, but the representative for Tang said the actress “was not disturbed after it happened.” Well, when you’ve got money to burn…. After years of trying, a reboot of the classic 1980s action series Robocop will finally be released. No. 1 dad Mario’s revenge Joel Kinnaman (The Killing) steps into the iconic role as police officer Alex James Murphy, who Zhang Yimou is one of China’s Nintendo’s stock surged 10.76 is transformed into the robotic great filmmakers, but he’s been in percent on the news that a crime-fighting machine after an the news lately for different rea- 14-year ban on video game explosion injures him. Brazilian sons. Rumors had been swirling consoles in China had been director José Padilha brings his that the five-time Golden Globe overturned. Rivals Sony also ex- expertise from making the Elite Award nominee has fathered perienced a slight rise in stocks. Squad movies that set box-office seven children. Zhang finally Under the new rules, foreign en- records in his home country. came clean on camera to Xinhua, terprises can even manufacture They are joined by a strong admitting he had fathered three game consoles within Shanghai’s cast that includes Academy kids. His alleged punishment for free trade zone. Worries over Award nominees Gary Oldman the trio was a record RMB7 mil- violent content and moral decay and Samuel L. Jackson, while lion fine. Next film?Seven Million are seemingly a thing of the Michael Keaton stars as the vil- Dollar Babies… past. lainous CEO.

24 February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com Transcripted On the Shelves Just out READ “1942 was my most elaborate pro- The Lienü Zhuan or Exemplary Women of Early China was ject, yet it lost a great deal. While I compiled during the Han Dynasty around 18 BC and served as the standard Confucian textbook for female did not devote that much to Personal moral education for two millennia. Anna Behnke Kinney translates the text, made up of 125 biographies, range Tailor, it has earned RMB400 million from women that resorted to self-mutilation to preserve ritual orthodoxies to outspoken women stepping in to in one week. Honestly, I am more correct erring rulers. than confused.” From the fall of the Qing Dynasty to the Kuomintang Famed director Feng victory, China was dominated by military strongmen. Xiaogang reflects on The Armies of Warlord China, 1911-1928 covers a period the success of latest when a remarkable 500 wars took place. The history of filmPersonal Tailor. Best these warlord armies is covered in great detail, with sec- known for his humorous tions devoted to uniforms, aircrafts and awards of the New Year’s Celebration armies and over 600 rare photographs and illustrations films, or hesui pian, included. Feng has had mixed success breaking out of comedy. His last film, China’s growing influence as a superpower has been Return to 1942, paired analyzed ad nauseum, but Prosperity in China provides the weighty subject of the Henan famine with appearances from a pair a unique perspective. Leading Chinese scholars weigh of Academy Award-winning actors and was supposed to be his break- in on the country’s remarkable growth, its international through. Instead, it was his Waterloo, with poor reviews and a disap- policies and responsibilities. The nation’s role in main- pointing box office. Ironically, controversial Feng found one fan of the taining world peace is discussed, while in-depth analy- film, winning an Outstanding Director award at December’s Huabiao sis is provided on some of the challenges caused by the Film Awards, the highest film prize awarded by the Ministry of Culture. country’s rapid economic growth and global influence.

February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 25 arts Lead

NOT FADE

“Where did you find that? That’s a funny one,” laughs Jagger, AWAY when asked about his 1983 turn as Emperor of all Cathay in Hans Christian Andersen’s By Ned Kelly The Nightingale, from children’s MICK JAGGER ON HIS television anthology series Faerie Tale Theatre.

“Shelly Duvall was producing ROCK’N’ROLL LEGACY this whole series and getting all her mates to do parts in them, and she talked me into doing Where do you start with a legend like Mick Jagger? Iconic frontman that one, which was a very odd one. Was that in the 80s?” he of the Rolling Stones for over 50 years, he’s survived drug busts, asks. “I vaguely remember it. And she sent me a very nice death threats from the Hells Angels and mischievous rumors about painting of my part in it, which is very peculiar, which I’ve got Mars bars, rivaled guitarist Keith Richards for control of the band on my wall somewhere.” and Don Juan for notches on the bedpost, played the outlaw both The role would seem to suit him in real life and on screen, yet still managed a knighthood from – two of Jagger’s major interests away from music are film and the Queen. It is a little known fact, though, that Sir Mick was once history. His production company Jagged Films’ first release Emperor of China. was Enigma, a fictionalized account of the Bletchley Park

26 February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com codebreakers in WWII, for which On the subject of memory lapses, has evolved its own canon. In a record when I was 14 and I he was able to provide access to stage fright appeared to get the the way that, say, white novelists would dance to it – and I still his own Enigma machine. But by better of Cui, and Jagger had have, or English poets. would if it came on. his own admission, he’s not so to jump in to help him with the hot on the Sinosphere. lyrics. “I always compare it to jazz,” “In those days in the 50s, you Jagger continues, “because jazz never [have] thought that it “I’m a bit of a history buff, but “We did a rehearsal – that went was the downtrodden music would evolve into this historical that’s not really my period or alright! But you know, doing of a minority group. And it was thing with criticism and my place,” the 70-year-old says. guests is always a bit… We did considered a kind of ‘here today, appreciation and so on. The idea “It is not that I am not a fan, but a lot of guests on the last tour. gone tomorrow’ kind of thing. In that these people influenced I’m not very knowledgeable. It Sometimes it works out fantastic the 20s, jazz was just a fad.” these people, and studying it is so long and complex. I dip in and sometimes it tends to be a in school, learning this song and out occasionally, to different bit odd, but it’s always fun.” The same, he says, was true of and that song – that was sort of periods, but I wouldn’t consider rock’n’roll in the 1950s. unimaginable really.” myself an expert.” So will they have guests this time round? “I don’t know. I’m up for “It was dance music, it was a fad, Yet happen it did, and it is well Looking at the history of China it was for young people – no documented that the Stones DNA in his own lifetime though, The Emperor of all Cathay one thought much about it. Even runs through Chinese rock. And when the Stones first exploded though there were some very just as with the Stones some 30 to onto the scene in the 1960s clever musicians, they weren’t 40 years previous, early Chinese the country was in a period really recognized at the time. rockers and their music were met of international isolation and with suspicion by authorities and internal chaos. In those days, the establishment. Jagger never imagined that they would one day play here. Avin’ a laugh with Keef “Well it was suspected in America when it came out,” says Jagger. “No. I mean there was no way “Rock’n’roll and all these early that you thought that would ever songs were criticized. The mayor happen,” he says. So when did of some small town in America they first start considering the would ban it. It was seriously possibility? “Was it Wham! that criticized. And then you had riots was the first band that played in the early days and people in China? When they played, I thought it was generally a bad thought, ‘You never know,’ you influence.” know? Stranger things have happened. And it did in the end.” So what does this old sympathizer with the devil think After being cancelled once in of Satan’s music – is rock’n’roll a 2003 due to the SARS scare, Rock’n’roll was bad influence? the Stones finally made their maiden, and until now only, considered a Jagger laughs, but quickly makes mainland performance in a serious point. “It was a bad Shanghai in 2006, as part of the influence in America mainly A Bigger Bang tour. And in true bad infIuence because it was, they thought, the rock’n’roll tradition, Sir Mick music of black people. And they doesn’t seem to remember too in America A fresh-faced young Mick didn’t – in the days of Elvis and much about it. so on – they didn’t want their “Then, as it evolved, it became children to be influenced by this “Testing my memory… um… it because it was, a lot more sophisticated, with kind of music. was nice. It was kind of slightly different styles. And then what odd because of never having they thought, makes it into this canon thing “Well that’s obviously bollocks,” played there, not knowing what is the music critics of various Jagger asserts. “Because the to expect, you know? It was a the music of stripes. And it wasn’t really parents themselves had been good gig. A few friends of mine until the 60s that that started dancing to jazz and so on, were there. It was a laugh. We happening. which is the same argument. had a guest and everything.” black people But rock’n’roll was not seen as a “And I’m not necessarily saying benign thing.” That guest was Cui Jian, ‘The suggestions!” We’ll put the word that that’s a good thing – it’s Father of Chinese Rock,’ who out to the readers then? “Yeah an ephemeral kind of thing. And the opposition was not joined the Stones on stage to definitely,” Jagger laughs. “I’m But you know, people started limited to the early days. Or to perform ‘Wild Horses.’ So how available.” analyzing and stratifying. And America. had they heard about him? then eventually, like jazz, a whole Given that the Stones couldn’t critical knowledge was acquired “It was repeated. Spain, for “I can’t remember! Someone conceive of playing China for of it.” instance, banned rock’n’roll kind of introduced him, and he so many decades, they were in the Franco era. It had this was very keen on playing,” says surprised to find out about the It was not something a young representation of Western Jagger. “It was a kind of moment. reach of their music and how Jagger anticipated – or even decadence and rebellion, I It was my favorite moment of the much of an influence they had considered – when rock’n’roll first suppose. And on both sides concert, actually. It was a strange been on the likes of Cui Jian and reached his ears as a teenager of the political spectrum. In guest, but it worked out, it was the nation’s nascent rock scene. growing up on the outskirts of Eastern Europe it was banned a very fun. And I can’t remember London. lot during the communist time. how I met him. He’s got a strange “Yeah. I mean that is really… And of course in various Asian history really, all in all, going back flattering, if you want. That you “You never thought that would countries, China in particular. So in the world of Chinese rock and figure in the history book of it. happen. You never see that it had this relic of… a sort of an pop music.” The odd thing is that rock’n’roll coming when Little Richard made anachronistic rebellion.”

February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 27 arts Jagger not only sees the music as The “walk-on” Jagger scene in a force for good, but believes the the movie depicts the filming rock’n’roll revolution to be all but of classic rock‘n’roll movie The won. T.A.M.I. Show, a concert at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium “Cultural boundaries should be in October, 1964 that featured a always open and I think that has stellar billing that included the been proved over and over. And Beach Boys, Chuck Berry, Marvin anyway, what I’m talking is just Gaye and Smokey Robinson, as nonsense these days. That’s been well as Brown and the Stones. broken years ago – 20 years ago or more, as far as most countries The Stones were chosen to close are concerned. Nearly all culture the show — a decision that crosses. Of course there are some somewhat irked the Brown ego. things attempted to be stopped In a moment of heated backstage and some bits banned, but the drama, he taunted the band, majority of it gets through.” telling them, “I’m gonna make you Rollin’ Stones wish you’d Back in 2006, Chinese authorities never left England.” Or so the cut five Stones songs because of legend goes… suggestive lyrics – ‘Brown Sugar,’ ‘Honky Tonk Woman,’ ‘Beast of “Yeah, I don’t know if that is Burden,’ ‘Let’s Spend the Night The super 70s, from left: Charlie Watts, Keith Richards, apocryphal,” says Jagger. “That is Together’ and ‘Rough Justice.’ Bill Wyman, Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood really going back a long way. We Does he think that is likely to put this in the movie, so I kind happen again? of did a lot of research on that. I don’t know if he really said that. “Well I’ll let you know. Because But it looks good in the movie.” you still have to submit a list [of songs]. I think everyone has to Brown’s set was scorching submit a list. There are still some though, and he later claimed he controls and still oversight and never danced faster in his life. things like that, which in England The pressure was on Jagger to or America would be really odd.” find a way to out-perform him.

Displaying his trademark humor, “Weeell… It wasn’t really, because Jagger declared of the ban that the thing was – it is a bit of a he was “pleased that the Ministry let down – but we didn’t go on of Culture is protecting the immediately after him, or with morals of the expat bankers and the same audience even,” Jagger their girlfriends that are going to confesses, thoroughly busting be coming.” Sharing stage secrets with James Brown

“The expat morals,” Jagger remembers with a good chuckle. I was like 20. “Oh dear, I think they’re past it – the morals I mean, not their I wasn’t trying age!” to outdo James Away from the Stones, Jagger has a biopic of a certain Soul Brother Number One in the works. Brown. That “I was asked to produce a wasn’t my documentary on James Brown by a friend of mine, and I turned around and said, ‘Well why intention Blowin’ on the ol’ harmonica don’t we do a feature?’ And of course, as the story always is in So it will be out in America in When the Stones first took the rock’n’roll myth. Hollywood, there already was a August.” America by storm as part of the feature, but it had been put on 1960s British Invasion, Jagger “It was a movie. So there was the shelves.” Charting Brown’s journey from would find himself performing a big break and they changed abject poverty in Georgia to on the same bill as Brown. the audience, so it wasn’t The film, Get On Up, was becoming the Godfather of Soul, really like that,” he continues, originally going to be directed the list of characters includes “God, well that’s a long time before admitting that Brown’s by Spike Lee, who had cast Eddie one Mick Jagger, played by ago. He was pretty inspirational performance did at least spur Murphy as Brown. American actor Nick Eversman. as a performer, you know, a him on. “I mean, you know, it’s So did Jagger get a say in the real killer on stage. He taught always good to be… poked.” “But it fell to bits for various casting? everyone so many things, apart reasons that I can’t even bore from the moves. How to get Jagger had been on the scene you with. And so I revived it with “Yeah, I did. It’s only really a walk- the energy up and all that. The for a couple of years though, a friend of mine called Brian on scene. It’s only one little scene relationship with the crowd. The observing the masters at work, Grazer, who owned some of the in the movie.” Eversman got the way he manipulated them really and by now was adept at getting rights, and we got it going. And seal of approval though? “Yeah… was a lesson to learn when you audience energy up. “Yeah. I in Hollywood terms, quite quickly. great one line!” watched him.” mean definitely,” he agrees. So

28 February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com how did they do it that day? “We Finally, he’s screaming it, shaking and all my kids were there. It was just went on and did what we his head as wildly as the maracas really great.” normally did with a bit of extra he’s holding, and wiggling that push.” delightful little arse of his in a Also marking the Stones 50th Shanghai most provocative manner. The anniversary was the release If that sounds understated, it cacophony from the frenzied of Crossfire Hurricane, a is worth remembering what crowd sounds like a huge flock documentary featuring archive the Stones “normally did” in of insane seagulls. Jagger may footage backed by a series of the mid-60s, which was whip not have been able to out- interviews with band 2006 their audiences up into a dance Brown, but it is possible members conducted knicker-soaked maelstrom of he trumped him in the art of without cameras. In it, hysteria, the screaming of their audience manipulation. Keith Richards describes teenage banshee fans so loud ‘Midnight Rambler’ that guitarist Brian Jones “But I was like 20, you know as “a blues opera,” the used to start playing what I mean,” he says of the quintessential Jagger- ‘Popeye the Sailor performance. “I wasn’t trying to Richards song that “nobody Man’ in the middle of outdo James Brown. That wasn’t else could have written.” my intention. It wasn’t possible to do.” “Yeah, I suppose so…” Jagger says, with an obvious The video might dispute that. air of skepticism. “I always And 50 years on, Jagger is still at remember Bob Dylan saying it. The septuagenarian sticks no one else could have written to a strict training regime ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’ – I don’t to prepare himself for the know really… I suppose not estimated 12 miles though,” he says with a high- pitched laugh.

“You did them so no one else t was 44 years in the coming, did them,” he elaborates. “You but April 8, 2006 was the night are what you are, and that’s your I The Rolling Stones played he covers during a typical stage destiny.” Once a song is written, mainland China for the first and – show (and to maintain his skinny it is written – insisting after the until next month – only time. And 28-inch waist). And last summer fact that only you could have as with 2014, Shanghai was the saw the Stones make their long- written it, Jagger believes, “is only Chinese leg on their two-year awaited debut at English festival some sort of oxymoron.” A Bigger Bang tour, the band ar- institution Glastonbury. riving from Japan complete with “It is an interesting song to do,” jumbo jet loaded with almost 100 “It was a pretty amazing night. It he says of ‘Midnight Rambler.’ tons of equipment and set. was a really special atmosphere. “A three-part blues piece with They said there had never been different tempos. With the blues At the press conference in so many people going up the you don’t normally get any the Four Seasons Hotel, Keith hill,” Jagger says with pride. changes, you know, so it’s quite Richards declared of finally “Because you look up a hill when an original idea. I think that’s making it to the Middle you’re on stage, and as far as you what he means.” Kingdom, “I feel like Marco can see up this hill you can see Polo!” Mick Jagger made light people. So is there a particular song of the fact authorities had asked Jagger feels is quintessentially the band to cut five songs – “And it is a pretty wild crowd by Stones, that captures the soul of ‘Brown Sugar,’ ‘Honky Tonk this time. I mean it’s not… staid. the band? Woman,’ ‘Beast of Burden,’ So you really feel it when you ‘Let’s Spend the Night Together’ go on, the adrenaline’s really “I think most of them,” he says and ‘Rough Justice’ – from pumping overtime. It was a simply. “I suppose you say you’ve their repertoire because of pretty amazing experience.” got some inexplicable sound or suggestive lyrics, saying they something that no one else has had 400 other songs to choose So he still gets the same buzz quite imitated. I suppose that’s from, and adding that he was, Good times at Glastonbury after all these years? the thing.” “pleased that the Ministry of Culture is protecting the morals ‘Satisfaction’ – and nobody could “Oh god, you couldn’t fail to get a // Mar 9, 8pm, MOP480-14,880. Cotai of the expat bankers and their hear the difference. Deadpan buzz when you went out there, it Arena, Macau 澳门金光综艺馆 (4001 girlfriends that are going to be drummer Charlie Watts summed was just insane,” Jagger enthuses. 206 618, www.taiticketing.com) coming.” up their early shows: “Three “I went to see the Arctic Monkeys songs and then a riot would the night before to get a good The show itself was unanimously break out.” feel for it, because the thing about declared an absolute belter, that kind of set is, you don’t get with an 8,000-strong crowd On this occasion, the Stones to rehearse. You never go on the To win cramming into the Shanghai finished their five-song set with stage. You can’t, because there’s Grand Stage and many millions Bo Diddley’s ‘I’m All Right.’ About always people on it. more watching it on CCTV. The a minute in, Jagger settles the tickets, turn band even invited Cui Jian – song down, then builds it back “So I went to see the Arctic ‘The Father of Chinese Rock’ – up, bit by bit. “I’m all right…” he Monkeys, and it’s not the easiest to the back to join them on stage to play sings over and over, changing stage to work. And of course I ‘Wild Horses.’ The final encore? the inflections and increasing the tried to make it work as much page ‘Satisfaction.’ The audience intensity each of the 15 times he as I could. But it was a fantastic certainly got some… yeah, yeah, sings the lyric. weekend, a really great laugh, yeah.

February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 29 arts Music Symphony in Red The passion and proficiency of pianist Wang Yuja BY TOM LEE

echnical expertise is com- grown up in a Western country mon among many of with a Chinese background, T China’s young pianists, which culture is more attractive but what has set Wang Yuja to you now? apart is her ability to bring nu- anced interpretations to the I never felt uncomfortable, masterpieces under her fingers. because I had a great support Still only 26 years of age, she system wherever I was. First, in has performed under the baton Canada, I had a great host fam- of numerous great conductors, ily and it felt very natural. Then, from her debut with Pinchas when I moved to Philadelphia Zukerman to Claude Abbado to attend Curtis, I had the Curtis and Daniel Barenboim. Recently, ‘family’ and my great teacher, she was announced as the Gary Graffman – plus, I was 2014 featured musician for the lucky enough to get a profes- London Symphony Orchestra’s sional manager to help. All this Artist Portrait series. Ahead of made the years very comfort- her performance with the world- able and no major problems. class ensemble at the beginning I'm not more or less attracted to of March, she answered a few China or the West; each society, questions about dealing with each country has its good points challenges and her international and it's up to everyone to seek classical education. those out and enjoy them.

You are going to play You’re known for your stylish Rachmaninoff’s ‘Piano Concerto appearance on stage. Do you No. 3,’ a piece you often per- have any fashion advice? form. Do you get a different feeling each time you play this Best answer: just choose and particular concerto? wear what you like. Don't worry about other people's opinions. Each time I play any concerto, there are new feelings, and the How do you spend your spare more I play a piece, the more deal with the demands as they time during your trips? And layers unfold. It's like a long-term come, and it feels very natural I don't really what do you do to amuse your- exploration. The greater the to me. self on long-haul flights? piece, the longer the explora- practice technical tion, and with Rachmaninoff’s You have been selected for the My trusty iPad is always with me, ‘No. 3,’ it's one of the greatest LSO’s Artist Portrait series this exercises and I enjoy reading books on the pieces that we have the privilege year, which means you will have iPad or hardcover copies. I love to play. To me there are so many much collaboration with the anymore. Playing movies, love good meals and wonderful moments, always with orchestra this year. Could you time with friends, who I have large Rachmaninoff-like strokes share with us your feelings at the piano feels pretty much all over the world. and gorgeous harmonies – it's a the moment? thrill to play the piece. like a very Do you think life experience When my manager called me to is helpful for you to become a Some have said Rachmaninoff’s say the LSO wanted to invite me natural extension mature pianist? Do you yearn ‘Piano Concerto No. 3’ is the for their Artist Portrait series, I for love and your own family? most difficult concerto for a was really happy. It's an incred- of me pianist. Do you think so? What ible orchestra, and there is noth- Life experience is not only help- is the most challenging part ing better than making great ful – it is essential. Pieces of for you? music with a great orchestra. It exercises anymore. Playing the music are like great works of art. can become one unified voice, piano feels like a very natural If you want to express what that Many people ask me which which can transport anyone to extension of me, physically that great work is all about, you re- concerto I think is the hardest, greater heights. Just amazing. is, and now a lot of my time ally need to experience life out- and I really can't say. To play practicing is spent trying to un- side of the practice room and Mozart in a committed and There are many piano mas- derstand what the composer is off the stage, because all pieces convincing way can be just as ters, such as Rudolf Serkin and trying to say and how can I sup- reflect various parts of life. I'm a hard as Rachmaninoff. With Backhaus, who pay much atten- port that. So, these days, it's as very normal young lady and of the Rachmaninoff, there are tion to basic skill practices, for much mental exercise as a physi- course I yearn for love, as does big physical challenges on the example, scales and arpeggios. cal exercise. anyone my age! piano, just to move around and How do you practice normally? play the notes, but there is the Do you have any difficulties in You went to North America // Mar 4, 8pm, RMB180-2,280. Xinghai Con- bigger challenge of making any piano techniques? to study at an early age. Was cert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu the very long arc of the piece it ever difficult adjusting to District, Guangzhou 广州市越秀区二沙岛 work. That's what really is fun. I I don't really practice technical cultural differences? Having 晴波路 33 号 (020-8735 2222 ext. 886)

30 February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com books The Song of King Gesar MODERN RETELLING of Tibetan epic falls short BY Aelred Doyle

ot an epic disappointment, illiterate shepherd Jigmed find- with a but certainly a disappoint- ing himself blessed or cursed to Alai has the story, tighter N ing epic. Chinese-Tibetan suddenly become a grungkan, focus on writer Alai, writing in Chinese, a traditional itinerant storyteller but he doesn’t a few fa- gives us the Tibetan Buddhist ver- who can recite the full epic from mous episodes, sion of the Epic of King Gesar, a memory. have a novel could have been something 12th-century oral saga still sung special – the approach of Salman all over Central Asia, with myriad There is interesting stuff here as Rushdie in The Satanic Verses. versions in different languages his skills are seized upon by cul- is incredible. and over a million verses gathered tural organizations and he incurs Of course, it’s not fair to complain so far. the anger of a Buddhist lama. But Yet we only get brushstrokes, that Alai didn’t write the book we it feels heavily allegorical rather an outline which fails to secure wanted to read. The complaint is It may be the longest such epic than lived experience. the imagination. The menu, not that this is neither fish nor fowl, in the world. So it’s fascinating the meal. There are countless and the result is unfortunately source material that we were So what of the meat of the book, iterations of this kind of thing: monotonous. We feel the missed shamefully ignorant of, and the story of Gesar and the mythi- “[The hawk] changed into a giant opportunity most when the beau- there’s plenty for a writer to get cal kingdom of Gling? Well it warrior, who picked up a hill and ty of the original briefly glides their teeth into. whetted our appetite to learn dropped it on the palace.” The out of the page: “When Brugmo more, with demons, clashing what did what? Please elucidate, sang, one man said he saw a A novelization in a foreign lan- kingdoms, irresistible consorts, sir! But that’s all there is. mountain bend at the waist, while guage can’t help losing the oral indomitable warriors, fraternal another said he felt the water in beauty of the original verse, and betrayal, journeys to hell… the A lighter, wittier overview of the the river flow backwards.” Alai Alai addresses this directly by sheer amount of stuff in this sin- epic would have been wonderful. has the story, but he doesn’t have including a modern strand with gle simplified version of the epic An attempt to novelize legend, a novel.

February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 31 cover story

PredictingStar thePower year ahead

The Chinese have been reading their fates in bones, bodies and birth dates for millennia. From identifying innate personality traits to predicting future fortunes, the practice is one that's still popular today, particularly during Lunar New Year. So, does the year ahead bode fair or foul for you?

32 February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com Let’s Get Metaphysical Mapping your destiny with astrology By Jane Kent

constant commandment cast at this time is practically Bazi, and avoids making in Chinese society is the compulsory. The most popular For many decisions for clients. Aexpression “yi ming, er method is to consult a Bazi yun, san feng shui, si ji yin de, or Four Pillars master — the Job stability, family matters and wu du shu,” which translates to pillars being year, month, day love are the main contenders “first destiny, second luck, third and hour of birth and their Chinese, for worry. “People are fearful geomancy, fourth charity and alignment. Foshan-based Bazi of the unknown and insecure,” good deeds, fifth study.” master Chen Jintang explains says Kuek. that it is a “balance method,” having their So, for example, if a person from the I Ching, “since How closely or seriously the were fated to be born into a balance, no matter if it’s in your fortune is attended afterwards poor family, it would be viewed body or in the environment you fortune is out of the teller’s hands. Tan as bad luck. Since their first live in, optimizes your fate by uses her fortune as “precaution and second aspects were not mobilizing all positive forces.” most of the time. For example, auspicious, they should better if I’m told I will meet valuable, their outcome by performing Businesswoman He Weiwen, 45, cast at this helpful people ( 达官贵人 ) this good deeds and studying turned to astrology 15 years month, I will try not to waste hard to accumulate virtue. To ago, when she began to think the luck and go out to more bring luck and live in harmony, of things that could not be time is social events. If it says I will geomantic or feng shui explained by regular science. have bad luck or accidents, I methods should be used. She met a Bazi master through will be more careful when doing a friend, who “solved my practically things. It’s a second opinion One way of improving decision- confusion.” She consults him at to me – like when your mom making is to have your fortune the start and finish of each year, tells you to wear a coat but you cast – a 5000-year-old “for reference... mainly to find compulsory don’t feel it’s cold, I will bring practice. The People’s Republic what I should pay attention to.” the coat just in case.” of China previously discouraged it, but the 1978 ‘Open Policy’ An abundance of options await brought greater tolerance of those who want to hear what to pick up this subject: Bazi, He, on the other hand, is more so-called ‘feudal superstitions.’ the future holds. Masters write Zhe Wei Do Shu (Purple Star emphatic: “It is quite important Using traditional almanacs has books and appear on television Astrology), Chinese astrology, to me. It is guiding my life in become increasingly popular in during Chinese New Year. Some face reading, feng shui and, every aspect. It has prevented south China, which identifies well-known Guangdong and subsequently, the I Ching.” me from losing money and which days are auspicious or Hong Kong-based masters are helped me develop my not for specific activities. associated with certain temples Master Chen’s interest began business.” and have huge followings and earlier. As a child, he was Many types of divination have lucrative businesses. They are interested in “every mysterious Not just the clients find flourished, such as dream considered to be trustworthier thing.” He studied the I Ching gratification in Bazi. Master interpretation and horoscopic than street fortunetellers – and at age 12 and began to “know Chen relays a story of a man numerology, including systems a particular disdain exists for the theory behind this great who was bothered by a ghost. based on the trigrams and ones who sit outside hospitals, book. It fascinates me. It seems He helped by pinching his hexagrams of the I Ching peddling insight to those who that from that time on, my life middle finger, which contains or Book of Changes, which have sick loved ones. was connected to astrology. the most yang qi and “makes theorizes that life is a dynamic, Beyond university graduation, you strong.” After he became changing balance of opposites. How one becomes a respected I worked for six years... a must better, “I asked him to take and successful master usually for a professional fortuneteller. a walk in a crowded place Twenty-six-year-old artist and stems from interest, plenty of I do my own fortunetelling, and between 11am and 1pm. The Guangzhou native Kat Tan grew study and then the decision eight years ago, my fate told me ghost left.” up in this atmosphere, gleaning to commit your life to it. to stop working and become a tidbits “from family and friends. Kerby Kuek is a popular and full-time fortuneteller.” Kuek is more philosophical Nobody was professional about internationally consulted master and speaks of the reward of it, just so many customs and based in Hong Kong. He writes Both Chen and Kuek recognize assisting in solving client’s culture were integrated into my weekly columns for the Hong that people are turning to them issues. “I have helped daily life,” she explains. Tan’s Kong Standard and runs his for guidance and are sometimes companies on the verge of interest in astrology continued own business, the Kerby Kuek at vulnerable points in their bankruptcies turn a profit. into adulthood, using online Chinese Daoism Metaphysic lives. Kuek estimates “eight I have helped save broken resources to learn more Research Center. He has been out of 10 people come to me marriages and I have managed and having her fortune told a “consultant for metaphysics” already with specific solutions to even save some lives. But annually. for 15 years. While studying in and want my endorsement and first and foremost, I am not a the US 20 years ago, he met to boost their confidence. The god; you need to walk your own The start of a new lunar year is several professors who were other two are rather lost, with path. If bad luck strikes, hang a time when people reflect on well versed in Chinese culture. no idea, and ask for decisions.” on and lay low, things will turn the closing year and wonder “They came to me and asked Master Chen agrees that his better. When good luck strikes, what lies ahead. For many me about feng shui and I Ching, role should be offering suitable harness it and plough it back to Chinese, having their fortune and I was so surprised. I started advice, based on the person’s the community.”

February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 33 cover story FACE READING Face versus fate By Van Fan

very face has a story. Face reading has its roots in According to a Shenzhen- Face reading can tell you It’s not just about being Chinese medicine. As far back based face reader, “We were about your strengths and E handsome or pretty - as 2,000 years ago, some born with the features we have weaknesses and help you Chinese fortunetellers can tell doctors have linked certain for a reason; your face is the navigate through life - as much from the details of your personality traits to certain mirror of your personality, you change inside, your face visage. facial features. which influences your life.” changes too. what does your face say about you?

To get the most out of face reading, one must look at all facial features together. While face reading can supposedly reveal people's personalities with a high degree of accuracy, fortunetellers believe that change comes from the inside. According to one face-reading expert, “When you blow up your lips with Botox, you blow up your life.” Types of foreheads Nose shape A straight forehead implies a A big nose is a cause progressive thinker who follows for celebration: you’re a step-by-step logic. fighter who moves quickly A sloped forehead indicates a fast to the top, and an eagle- responder who’s likely to finish your like beak is the mark of an sentences. ambitious go-getter. A curved forehead is the mark of a creative individual who’s likely to be Ear shape arty. Bigger ears, unsurprisingly, indicate Distance from eye to brow good listeners, and they This can tell how fast a person have an affinity with those implements decisions: the smaller blessed with full lips. the distance, the faster the decisions. Cheekbones Eye distance People with protruding The wider the horizontal distance cheekbones are usually between the orbs, the more likely more adventurous and a person is to focus on the bigger brave. Just look at Brad picture and have strong managerial Pitt. skills. Eyes close together show strong concentration skills and an Face shape inclination towards science. A person with a broad face is naturally confident, Lip size and lip lines while those with a thin Bigger lips indicate a talker. A lip face base confidence on line that points downwards shows experience. People with pessimism, while upwards indicates round faces are friendly an upbeat person. and sociable. Mo' Moley, Mo' Problems By Van Fan hough often considered that mix red with a hint of an innate lack of respect for the other parts of body. For unsightly, moles in white or yellow are unlucky for elderly, poor planning habits, example, if you have a mole T ancient Chinese thought relationships. A shiny, smooth financial hardships, family on the eyebrow, you probably are believed to be very lucky. mole is also a good mole, and conflicts, problems with diet have one on the shoulder or Most serve as a warning the mole that is resplendent and nutrition, risk of allergies hands; a mole on the cheek against harm, with increased with hair indicates vitality. and proneness to unwanted is often accompanied by one visibility indicating a more The Chinese believe that men sexual advances. Good moles on the chest. Good moles significant message. should keep their mole hair, can indicate likelihood of that symbolize good luck and but the ladies benefit from a fame and fortune, as well as fortune are usually hidden Moles can be dark black, a bit of a trim. creativity and intelligence. or not easily seen, and thus lighter shade of black, gray, most moles on the body are brown, purple or red. Black or Some of the attributes facial Many facial moles have good because they remain red are good moles, but those moles can warn about include corresponding moles on concealed.

34 February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com PALMistry A handy tool By Gary Maidment

alm reading isn’t just refer to ‘shou xiang’ (hand about one’s heart, digestion for men under 30 is the left about impressing girls appearance) and ‘shou zhen’ and reproductive system. hand, while the right is for P at parties. It can also (hand diagnosis). In terms of fortunetellers, further analysis. The left hand reveal much about one’s health practitioners of the Five Phase represents what you're born to and future. Dating back to the In recent years, medical School of palmistry can still be and the right what you will Zhou Dynasty (1122-770 BC), research on the connection be found in monasteries grow into. For men over 30, the palmistry in China is a branch between palm lines, disease dotted about the country. They hands are reversed, and thus of traditional Chinese medicine and genetics has helped renew believe that the palm reveals age determines which hand is (TCM) rooted in yin and yang, an interest in the TCM side of information about people’s more relevant at a given time. wu xing (five phase) theory palmistry; for example, it’s past, present and future. Women use the opposite hands and the eight trigrams of the thought that the palm, thumb to men in each of the two age I Ching. Pre-modern books and fingernails can tell a lot The primary reading hand groups. Some of the major lines: Key health indicators: Life: long, deep and red Wisdom: the most important indicates good vitality; in Chinese palm reading; thinner means physically short equals a bit dim; •A red palm indicates weaker; thicker means overly long can mean a pathogenic heat; a white stronger and better at brainiac who will suffer self- palm indicates pathogenic physical work and sport; inflicted problems. cold and poor circulation. small circles in the middle of the line warn of serious Money: more creases on •A red thumb base can illness; breaks at the wrist the bottom segment of Fame Marriage signify excessive internal end suggest illness in old the thumb means greater heat in the head, lungs Wisdom age. affluence and heart, indicating high blood pressure, Love Love: thick and shallow Marriage: more than six heart ailments and a bad grooves indicate passion; shallow lines indicate a bad temper. thin and deep ones show a catch who leaves a string of romantic attitude; ending messy relationships in his/ Fate •Blue veins denote under the index finger her wake; two lines show a Life internal energy. Generally, suggests a more spiritual preference for love triangles; fewer visible blue veins view of love; ending under a single long line denotes on the palms and fingers the middle implies greater pickiness and a predilection indicate better health. physicality. for demanding partners.

PutPodomancy your best foot forward

he smellier relative strong leadership qualities and A small little toe is a sign of Hard skin on the heel shows to palmistry, foot perhaps bossiness, while a child-like impishness, and if a lack of security about the T reading, or podomancy, shorter second toe shows the you can wiggle it separately, future, and vertically ridged originated in the belief that ability to bide time. you’re an impulsive flirt who’s nails can be a sign of digestive one’s feet act as a mirror to not short of charm. problems. Darkened areas of the soul. The art has been The Chinese associate drive and red suggest emotional hurt, practiced in China for around willpower with the third toe, In China, wide feet are while swelling on the ball of 5,000 years and can be used to and its length determines one’s believed to reflect a worker the foot means your liver and gauge health and personality. energy and resourcefulness that likes to be busy, but stomach are asking for a break at work. A shorter third toe who also takes time out to from fatty food and booze. Toes are of course crucial: a reflects a tendency for relaxing reflect. Narrow, long feet are big toe that is longer than the and not taking things too the mark of someone who Foot massages – or reflexology others indicates a clever and seriously, while a longer third likes to be pampered and are – are highly popular in China, creative thinker who may have toe suggests a perfectionist. A referred to locally as ‘princess and a well-trained masseur is difficulty focusing. A shorter long fourth toe shows strong feet.’ High arches imply able to read your feet and in big toe is the mark of a superb ties to family, and the Chinese independent self-sufficiency, many cases diagnose current multitasker who possesses believe that if this toe curls, while low arches denote a or future health concerns and an abundance of charm. A you’re an excellent listener, but sociable person who values acquire a decent insight into long second toe suggests perhaps a little too sensitive. the company of others. what makes you tick.

February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 35 cover story Sticking it to You Deities that warn and prepare By Will Wu

au cim, or qiu qian as it guide. The world changes, is known in Mandarin, so does your fate,” says Li. K is a mystical Chinese If bad things happen then people practice first documented by If the answers come out badly, the Jade Book of Records ( 玉 there are ways to attenuate or 匣记 ), dating back to the Jin at least will be prepared, even on a counteract the evil. According Dynasty. Some say it was to Master Chan, a cim invented by a wizard of Wuman psychological level interpreter who works at the ( 乌蛮族 , ancestors of the Yi Wong Tai Sin Temple ( 黄大仙 minority groups) during the 庙 ) in Hong Kong, “Normally, Tang Dynasty for divination According to Li, the querent widely in use: the Leiyushi 100 a professional cim interpreter purposes. must not shift their question Qian ( 雷雨师一百签 ), mainly provides ways to neutralize while shaking the cup and employed at the temples of the negative results or offers Commonly seen in Taoist or should repeat the question Chenghuang; Liushijia Zi Qian suitable items, like a piece of Buddhist temples, it begins several times, either speaking ( 六十甲子签 ), utilized at Matsu jade, which help to change with querents kneeling before out loud or reciting it mentally, temples; and Guanyin 100 Qian your fate.” an altar with a peaceful mind until a stick drops out. For each ( 观音一百签 ), the method applied and telling the deity who they question, one stick must fall at places of worship devoted to Kau cim interpretation is are, where they come from and from the cup. If more than one Guanyin. normally charged by the why they are there. Next, they stick falls to the ground, they number of sticks, though shake the cim tung ( 签筒 ), a must all be returned to the Results of the interpretation prices may vary from RMB30 cylindrical bamboo cup. Inside vessel and the whole process are categorized as Ji ( 吉 , to RMB100 per stick. It is not the cup are usually 100 cim repeated again. lucky and propitious), Zhong as prevalent as Bazi ( 八字 ) ( 签 , bamboo/wooden stick), ( 中 , average) and Xiong in Guangzhou, and only one each painted red on one end Once you mark down the ( 凶 , inauspicious). “The place, the Sanyuan Taoist and inscribed with a number, numbers on the fallen sticks, interpretation can be correct temple ( 三元宫 ), offers the either in Arabic numerals or you can go to stick interpreters for no more than one year. service. in Chinese characters. Each for answers. There are currently Therefore, you can’t treat one number corresponds to a three cim interpreting systems stick reading as your life-long Even though this form of certain poem – these poems are divination is relatively rare printed on a small red piece of in the PRD when compared paper and regarded as answers to Hong Kong, there are a granted by the heavenly oracle. number of local residents who prefer this method to other “Most of the people who turn alternatives. One such person to kau cim are inclined towards appears to be the deputy knowing how his or her life will chairman of Guangzhou R&F go in the future,” says Li Xin, Football Club, who went to a Guangzhou local who has the temple and consulted the studied Chinese prediction for cim for the team in April of nearly 20 years and performs last year. Perhaps the team’s interpretations from time to supporters should do the time. “If bad things happen then same if they hope to change they at least will be prepared, the fate of the club next even on a psychological level.” season.

36 February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com Ancient arts Tried and true methods of foresight By Lena Gidwani

n primitive times, when humanity was still groping toward an understanding of nature’s myriad beasts, China was busy using them to I predict the future. We felt sorry for these little guys who didn’t make it to the top with those 12 mighty zodiac animals, so we ventured deeper to discover some of the more esoteric methods of Chinese fortune telling.

Turtle Power A Little Bird Told Me

The body of the turtle was Dating back to the Chow Bird fortune telling was rife at or no questions, and the frequently used in divining Dynasty, the practice of coin temples back in its heyday. predictions were limited to ceremonies, as it seemed to divination was made popular An ancient and once oft- the coming year only. Upon encapsulate the order of the by Chow Man Wong, the author practiced method, it employs payment, the bird would be universe. With its round shell of the I Ching. Three old cash Java sparrows, parakeets or coaxed out of the cage by its over the ground, like heaven, coins would be placed inside canaries that have been trained master to pick three fortune and its flat bottom, like earth, either the shell of a real turtle extensively to perform the sticks and/or three cards. Once they became a link between the or a brass replica, which was arduous task of sitting in a rewarded with a grain of seed, two words. then vigorously shaken. The bamboo cage with clipped the bird would voluntarily hop contents were then spilled wings and picking up sticks back into the cage. It was then Plastromancy, the mantic art out on a flat surface to be or cards with their beak on the fortuneteller's turn to spin of cracking turtle plastrons studied, before being used to demand. This method was his tale, using the symbolism of (bottom shell) with fire, is one tap the shell. This would considered to be less accurate, each card or stick to determine of the earliest documented be repeated three times. as clients could only ask yes the client’s fortune. forms of divination The fortuneteller in Chinese history. would then use a Originating in the complicated set of Shang Dynasty rules in the around 1,500 associated BC, the basic almanac process and entailed compare taking a the position hot poker and of the coins applying it to with the five the sanctified elements, as shell. The well as the resulting cracks on the surface are combinations of then interpreted. A the characters of similar process was the coins at each also done using the successive shake, to shoulder blades of form the data from livestock, most commonly which to read the future. oxen.

I Ching

The I Ching was extremely important to many of the most ancient forms of divination. Versions of the so-called Book of Changes are thought to have existed before Chinese civilization began recording history. A series of hexagrams depicting yin and yang are used as the basis for interpreting sacred signs, which would typically be read in the throwing of coins, yarrow stalks or bones. An extremely complex form of fortune telling, it has since become less popular than comparatively modern methods like bazi and kau cim.

February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 37 cover story

ACardsnswering your Close heart's questions to usingYour tarot Chest By Will Wu hough no exact origin a relatively stronger magnetic has been verified, tarot field than new ones,” Leung is believed to have goes on. “That very magnetic T field is like a beacon, guiding begun as a trick-taking card game in the mid-15th century. you to pick correct cards which Normally using a deck of 78 indicate the answer.” cards, the game was played in various parts of Europe. Since Before the occult journey the 18th century, tarot has begins, patrons are asked to been applied to divination, and think of a specific question subsequently its influence has and then tell the reader what it traveled far beyond the borders is. (The most frequently asked of Europe. question, according to Leung, is: “What is wrong with my There are three major tarot boyfriend?”) systems for auspicial purposes. Of these, the tarot deck created Once you have your question by Arthur Edward Waite and ready, you can start to shuffle drawn by Pamela Colman Smith the deck, focusing hard on the in 1909 is the most popular question as you mix the cards, around the world. just as though you are directly telling the cards the answers “The Rider-Waiter deck enjoys you seek. After the shuffle a long history and it is easy to comes the “life-changing” comprehend. That’s why we moment: picking the cards. use it here,” says Bobo Leung, the owner of Magic Home Questions like “Should I tarot shop, which has been break up with my boy/ operating for nine years. girlfriend?” and “Should I start a relationship with him/her?” Born in Guangzhou, Leung require picking four cards in began her career in tarot as sequence. One reflects what a part-time hobby. “I didn’t you are, one mirrors your believe tarot at first, but as I (potential) partner, one shows gradually learned the whole the current situation and the concepts behind the deck and last one indicates the future. started to help querents out of their confusion, I believed in One of Leung’s clients on it,” she says. the day we visit is Juliet, a competent businesswoman The cards lying before her on who has never had a satisfying the table are fairly old, battered relationship. Turning 38 this edges lending mystery to their year, she finds herself madly appearance. “Old cards have in love, but the relationship is

38 February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com stagnating. “Should I continue found in the cards above the this relationship?” Juliet asks center. the tarot pack, as she draws As cards are read one after forth her cards. Without asking another, Min learns that her for any other information prior husband is blind to all emerging to the reading, Leung begins problems, as indicated by to interpret the selection. the Fool in the middle of his “The third card says that you reading. Min’s middle card, the believe in fairytales, while your Six of Swords, clearly shows boyfriend is being practical. that she is gradually distancing Your future card indicates the herself from her spouse – relationship works out only perhaps for the best, as the on the condition that you get reversed King of Swords in her rid of your dreamy nature partner’s cards shows he is and start to be realistic.” After unwilling to change; it is a card hearing this, Juliet falls silent. that indicates a strong-hearted Afterwards, she notes, “I didn’t but excessively judgmental tell her anything about me person. On Min’s side, the and my boyfriend, but the reversed Temperance card reading impressively matches implies that she is willing to the reality. I feel sad, but compromise. Min’s future card surprised.” is the Hierophant, which is reversed – meaning change is Min, a 31-year-old girl who better for Min at this moment. currently has a difficult time The Pen is Mightier with her husband, desperately “Sometimes negative results Summoning spirits into objects wants a way out. Her question come out, but I am not afraid By Van Fan is simple: “Is there anything I to tell the clients,” says Leung. can do to mend the marriage?” “Life is about choice and I am Questions like this lead to helping them to make suitable esides the widely used and recognized another kind of reading which decisions.” Having been in the fortunetelling ways, there are also darker and focuses on problem solving. fortune-telling industry for more mysterious methods to tell the future. It requires picking 10 cards nearly 10 years, she is quite B Though more of a high school game than a bona fide – five for you on the left and certain that tarot is not only her art, summoning supernatural things from the other five for your partner on the career, but also her way to help world to answer your questions has become a popular right – arranged in the shape people, giving them some sort pastime for youngsters in China. of two Celtic cross formations. of enlightenment. Cards in the middle reflect the The most well-known entity called upon is the Pen Spirit, inner voice – what you and Despite not being a traditionally and all that’s needed to invoke it are a pencil, paper and your partner really think. On Chinese practice, tarot is two to four brave souls. Much like a Ouija board, the the right are placed the cards increasingly consulted by words ‘yes’ and ‘no’ are inscribed on the paper with the that show what each partner locals. Whether you believe in it pencil, which is then held perpendicular to the paper, thinks of the other. Cards or not, the practice has survived with all participants interlocking their fingers around it. under the middle illuminate for centuries, and its popularity the current question faced, is still growing. After these preparations, it’s time to raise the ghost. while cards on the left indicate This is done by saying the words: “Pen Spirit, I am your whether both sides involved // Magic Home, Shop 321A, 3/F, May Flower present life, I am your past life, if you want to meet me, in the relationship are willing Plaza, 68 Zhongshan Wu Lu, Yuexiu District, please draw a circle” ( 笔仙笔仙 , 我是你的今生 , 你是我的前世 , 若 to change. Finally, answers for Guangzhou 广州市越秀区中山五路 68 号要与我续 , 请在纸上画圈 ). how to act in the future can be 五月花广场 3 楼 321A 铺 (020-8326 2122) Once you feel the pencil move, the first thing to ask is whether the entity inhabiting the pen is indeed the Pen Spirit, naturally. If it is, the pencil will draw a tick. Only then can you begin to ask your questions – will I be pretty, will I be rich, etc. The Pen Spirit will answer your questions by circling either yes or no on the paper.

Never forget to bid the Pen Spirit adieu after you’ve finished asking your questions, so it knows to depart, and do not release the pencil until it wanders outside the bounds of the paper.

Before you embark on your own trial, there are a few safety tips that are told to first-timers: don’t initiate the ritual after midnight or use a red pen because you may attract evil ghosts; never ask how the Pen Spirit died; and, perhaps rather obviously, make sure the pen works!

February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 39 community tiger father PRE-TEEN PASSION LOVE IN THE TIME OF THIRD GRADE BY TREVOR MARSHALLSEA

hen I became a father Nowadays, though, even the of girls, two things hap- third graders are into it. But as W pened. lunch with Lani and her friends revealed, even at that age, love Half the population laughed and is a battlefield. rubbed their hands together, chortling that I’d get my just One girl was sure this boy was desserts for how I’d treated their her soul mate until she made people as a single man. (When a shocking discovery. “Was he I didn’t understand this at all, I seen with another girl?” I asked. asked my wife for an explana- Worse – he was seen wiping his tion. When I didn’t understand nose on his sleeve. that either I just dropped it.) Another boy had asked Lani’s The other thing was I had to friend out on a date. I asked decide what approach I’d take what a “date” could possibly to parenting. It seemed a simple mean at that age, and was told choice between two sets of val- that – “Duh” – it meant a trip to ues… Victorian or Edwardian. She was sure he the movies. Still, the plan was scuppered by a problem fairly In time, though, I opted for was her soul mate common to the 8-year-old. ‘groovy.’ I realized as the girls grew up there’d be no use fight- until she made a “He hasn’t got any money,” the ing what the heart wanted and friend told me. “So he said he nature demanded. I decreed the shocking discovery. couldn’t buy me popcorn. I’m two of them could start dating not buying my own!” as soon as they turned 30. Was he seen with Another girl was similarly dis- But this Valentine’s month I’m another girl? missive of Lani’s crush interest. reeling in shock. Our eldest, “He’s too short,” she huffed. Lani, is only 8, but already the Worse – he wiped “He’s only 8!” I said. “Give him a heart-tingling idea of love has break.” But she was unmoved. reared its ugly head. It’s only his nose on his the third grade but boyfriends This girl has even informed ours and girlfriends are all the rage. sleeve what sex is, owing to the fact In the wonderfully transparent that she possesses that most style of the playground, the useful of things: a big brother. targets of ‘crushes’ have been The explanation was relayed to firmly decided and publicly sat next to each other every too. I respected her, however, us by Lani. declared in formal announce- year. We figured this was fate – and felt it needed to be ended ments. that our hearts should beat as nicely. So I asked my friend “Well, the man lies on his back one. It wasn’t until years later I Eddie Foster to do it. and the woman gets on top of There’s also a game, a bit like realized it was because of alpha- him,” she said. “And then the Truth or Dare, in which girls betical order. Eddie rose to the task without a man puts his penis in the wom- have to nominate boys at school moment’s hesitation. I wish he an’s vagina and he stays there in one of four ‘categories of the Kerryn and I decided we should had hesitated, because at that for about an hour and then heart.’ It’s called Kiss, Marry, naturally become boyfriend moment we were a good 20 me- takes it out.” Punch, Kill. It baffled our girls a and girlfriend. The result, of ters from our class line-up when bit when I explained how, when course, was the immediate ces- he screamed, “Hey Miller! You’re Thankfully, for my wife was we grow up, we usually attach sation of all contact. We could dropped!” – and the poor girl there, the big brother’s credibil- ourselves to one person, and no longer be seen within 50 shrank while everyone laughed ity was soon dashed by another that that person ticks all four meters of each other for fear and hooted. revelation. It’s a fair bet he’s the boxes, but they’ll learn. of being teased. It was a huge only person alive who knows relief that our relationship fi- I had my own heart broken in what sex is – give or take 58 I didn’t start with girlfriends un- nally got back on track when, turn a few weeks later by Sonia minutes – whilst still believing til the ripe old age of 10. At one in the language of the time, I Favero. I loved her so, and had in Santa. game-changing school camp, “dropped her.” fantasies about her. Being 10, everyone acquired a girl/boy- these comprised picturing my- Then again, they’re learning friend as a grown-up thing to Leanne Miller was next up. She’d self taking out the bins, without early these days. do while away from our parents asked me to “go with her” four complaint, at the home we (and with the grace of piranhas times before I acquiesced, tell- would share. But that ended // Trevor Marshallsea was a foreign correspond- on a carcass). ing her softly that it was her abruptly when Sonia done me ent in Beijing in the 1990s and returned a “reward for having guts.” After a wrong with an unforgivable act decade later. This time around he stays at home My best friend was a girl, Kerryn few weeks of more no-contact I of betrayal. She had her hair cut to grow the kids. Read more of his domestic Johnstone. It seemed we were knew this one had run its course short. adventures at www.thetigerfather.com

40 February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com Health Ask the Doc Nutritional misinformation By Dr. H. Chen

Western lady has osteo- A century of nutritional research diet. Thus, telling all women to building nutrients that nourish porosis, a bone disease has persuaded us to think of eat choline may not make sense. them while you sleep, so try to Aresulting in tiny fractures food as a vehicle for macronu- get in more shut-eye if possible. in her spine. To strengthen her trients such as vitamins and For our hypothetical woman, bones, a specialist prescribes minerals. Recently, however, instead of taking supplements, Increase your melatonin lev- high doses of calcium supple- scientists have acknowledged she can absorb the calcium she 4els as you age. ments, as well as magnesium that the mechanisms involved in needs through eating dairy and vitamin D. For at least three how we metabolize and absorb products, leafy greens and bone Limit the use of electronics months, she follows the recom- nutrients from foods are much broths – a dietary mainstay in 5with screens, such as TVs and mendation – until she comes more complicated than previ- China, where osteoporosis is computers, after dark. across scientific research show- ously thought. less common. ing that calcium supplements Get lots of light exposure only make bones more brittle. To take a recent example, Dr. In addition, there are several oth- 6during the day. Steven Zeisel discovered that er ways to maintain bone health women require the nutrient and make bones stronger: Do neck and back muscle ex- choline for healthy liver func- 7ercises. Ideally, seek recom- tion and fetal development. After working for around 20 mendations from your doctor or About half of Caucasian women 1minutes, we should get up chiropractor as to what exercises have a genetic misspelling that and move around. are suitable for you. interferes with their body’s production of choline and must Regular exercise, such as // Dr. Chen works at Bellaire Int’l Clinic, No. consume food sources of the 2running, basketball, climb- 601, 6/F, East Tower, Times Square, 28 Tianhe nutrient, including soy lecithin ing, etc. Bei Lu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 广州市 and eggs. But young women 天河区天河北路 28 号时代广场东座 601 without the genetic misspelling Follow a ‘sleep diet.’ Your 号 do not require a choline-rich 3bones have plenty of bone-

February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 41 community Education App-titude Does technology help or hinder development? By Lena Gidwani

ate afternoon a few tablishments. a true “anytime, anywhere” months ago, I was trying Screen time has learning environment, so that L to get my kids to eat. In “Our digital learning plan be- pupils can access customized desperation, I did something been linked to gins in elementary school by instruction and a variety of that until that point I had re- integrating the use of iPads in rich, real-time media resources, sisted: I grabbed my iPad and language delays, preschool through Grade 4 and all on the go. opened up the Angry Birds app. moves to one-to-one laptops The whining stopped. Food aggression, in grades 5 through 12,” says IT While experts in the field debate was thrown in. Repeat. Repeat. Director Robert Bauer, from the whether an early start is key or Brilliant. learning American International School not and others say screen time of Guangzhou. doesn’t replace the deep read- I knew that the American problems and ing a thick textbook offers, it Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) Teachers have been had to will take time to see and analyze has linked screen time for chil- obesity later in adapt to a whole new method the big picture. dren under the age of 2 to lan- of instruction, but have seen guage delays, sleep disturbance, childhood benefits. Alasdair Carr, Primary On a personal, parental level, aggression, learning problems eLearning Director at the think quality, not quantity. Stay and obesity later in childhood. I British School of Guangzhou, on top of technology. Buy apps (unwillingly) digested the infor- So here’s the lowdown. Screens concurs. “[Our focus] has been that educate and enhance, not mation. Was I knowingly turning are delivery mechanisms. A on using ‘process apps,’ such games to just pass time and my sweet little kids into poten- blanket ban on screens for lit- as Popplet, which encourages distract. Don’t make your iPad or tial hooligans? When I bounced tle ones, just because it may be mind-mapping and brainstorm- laptop your part-time babysitter. them on my lap and surfed the linked to delays in development, ing. These can be applied across Nothing is more beneficial to web, was that like second-hand is difficult to implement in our all curriculum areas and are not brain development than hands- smoke for their fragile young 21st-century world. defined by one subject. We are on creative play and positive hu- brains? constantly blown away by some man interaction. Create a ‘media There is also plenty of solid evi- of the creative ideas our stu- plan’ and set clear rules about After plenty of research and dence linking technology to im- dents come up with ever since how and when technology is some heated discussions with provements in learning for kids. we implemented our one-to-one used. Most importantly, don't my fellow mommies, (I think) iPad initiative.” blame the medium, focus on the I’ve figured some of it out. No wonder then, that many in- message of the content. ternational schools around the Using technology does allow For more than 200 years, it was PRD have introduced devices, flexibility and choice in the And mental note to tech-ob- all boards and books. But not such as iPads, in their day-to-day curriculum and extends learn- sessed self: delete Angry Birds anymore. Too much screen time teaching and learning, with all ing beyond the school gates. app. is bad for young eyes, but it can investing plenty of time, effort Andrew Gill from Guangzhou be difficult to know when and and money to ensure that tech- Nanhu International School, // Read more about how technology is how to enact parental controls nology is used as an effective says that their students use changing the face of education and aﬀecting or bans. and enhancing educational es- a learning portal to enable our young minds in our next issue of Urban Family.

42 February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com Art Gives Hope Charity Exhibition at Oakwood Premier Guangzhou

n Thursday, January 16, around 100 kids and adults attended the Art Gives Hope charity exhibition opening ceremony, organized by That's PRD, Oakwood Premier Guangzhou and the American International School of Guangzhou. The exhibition featured artwork O by students from AISG and professional artist Ken Cadwallader, whose paintings will be displayed until January 28. Guests partici- pated in a silent auction, while enjoying a delicious standing buffet, lucky draw and performances by GIVES and AISG. Part of the proceeds from the silent auction, sales of Ken Cadwallader's works and entry fees are going towards GIVES, helping special needs kids. Thank you to GIVES, British Chamber of Commerce, AmCham in South China, Watson's Wine, Nirvana Fitness & Spa and Guangzhou Elizabeth Wowen's Hospital for their support.

Fifth Shenzhen Midi Festival Opens 2014

riginally born in Beijing, Midi Festival has become a nationwide rock music feast. Returning for a fifth time to Shenzhen in December, the last day of 2013 saw the China Rock Midi Awards assemble various bands from home and abroad to greet the O New Year with rock and roll. Under the theme of ‘Reduce Horn Honking,’ this year’s Midi lasted for three days, from December 31 to January 2. Five stages presented over 100 bands and individual singers, performing music from folk to hip-hop, from electronic to reggae and from jazz rock to experimental. Over 60,000 music fans attended, ensuring that the organizers will be staging the aural fest again next year.

February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com 43 ennis fans filled the Shenzhen orean chain Hollys Coffee held its grand anton Place organized its big- Longgang Sports Center at 2pm on opening of their global flagship on gest annual event, the New Year TJanuary 4 to watch Li Na and Peng KNovember 28. Bigger, fancier and more CCountdown, on December 31. Shuai battle out an all-Chinese WTA spacious than ever before, it promises to be Chinese folk dance, Irish tap dance, Shenzhen Open final. Li chalked up her one of OCT-Harbor’s high-end treats. With a Italian ballet, German jazz music, eighth WTA victory in a gritty 6-4, 7-5 win colossal orange mushroom sculpture mark- American hip-hop and Russian electronic that Peng nearly sent to a tiebreaker, re- ing the entrance, you can’t miss this three- music took turns on the stage to greet taining her title. floor mansion of a coffee shop. the New Year.

he American International School of Guangzhou hosted T120 student athletes from the Western Academy of Beijing, Shanghai American School Pudong, Seoul Foreign School, Concordia International School of Shanghai and Brent School of Manila for the annual Asia Pacific Activities Conference (APAC) High School Basketball Tournament, which ran from January 15 to 19. After three days of competition, the AISG Rams girls finished second and the boys garnered fifth place in this competitive regional tournament.

SC Fine Wines, described as “China’s n January 18, SZ Wine & Cheese’s n the night of December 25, True greatest fine wine importer” by monthly event was held at The Duke's Color held its Christmas party, Aleading wine critic Robert M. Parker, Oinside The Langham. One-hundred- Otheme: Two Golden Dreams. The Jr., has been appointed as the Official and-fifty dressed-up people attended the whole venue was decorated in gold and Importer of The Robert Parker’s Wine event, including former French minister Mr. partygoers gilded themselves head to Advocate Grand World Tour in Mainland Mariani, enjoying a wide selection of cheese, foot. During the party, 400 bottles of China, which will be held on February 26- several wine varietals and a live jazz perfor- limited-edition champagne were opened 27 in Beijing and March 1-2 in Shanghai. mance. to heat up the party.

44 February 2014 // www.thatsmags.com Guangzhou reviews, events and information

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This month 46 What's on in February 48 The Grapevine 49 Home Cooking 52 New Food and Drink

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February 2014 // GZ // www.thatsmags.com 47 EAT / DRINK THE GRAPEVINE

Gossip OFF THE VINE February is a slow INNISKILLIN ICEWINE month for bars and restaurants, but that isn’t stopping a slew of anadian wine, eh? No, not past regular harvest times, until the palate, and a strong finish new ones from opening maple syrup. Some regions first frost – which hopefully arrives becomes with tantalizing their doors. We were C in southern Ontario and fore they rot. When the temperature spices. Icewine does pair sad to see Heping Lu British Columbia offer the climate drops to minus 8, the sugar and flesh with dessert, but because old-timer Haveli close and terrain for grape growing and does not freeze, but the water does. of its intensity it is best down, but they aren’t are home to some thriving winer- The entire crop must be picked at not to match it with some- totally gone. The own- ies. And some have figured out once, often beginning in the middle thing overly sweet. Fresh ers have refurbished how to put frigid, testing winters of the night when the thermometer fruit with cheese or sorbet and renamed the to good use. Chief amongst them is hits the sweet spot. The grapes are balances well – or simply restaurant Bombay. Inniskillin, who made their name as cold-pressed immediately and yield enjoy this Canadian classic Another curry pot on progressive, artisanal winemakers, very little volume – resulting in the chilled as dessert itself. JK the fire, successful particularly with their iconic icewi- high prices. Shenzhen franchise nes. The origins of icewine may be // GZ: No. 1109, Tower B, Little India has popped found in Germany, but it is now a Made from 100 percent Vidal grapes, Center Plaza, 161 Linhe Xi Lu, up in the Edinburgh quintessentially Canadian specialty, Inniskillin’s Gold Oak-Aged Icewine is Tianhe District, Guangzhou 广州市天河区 apartments on Huali born out of patience and sub-zero characteristically sweet but refreshing 林和西路161号中泰广场B塔1109 (020-8666 Lu. Also on the same spirit. due to high acidity. Exotic aromas of 8683) SZ: Unit 1368, East 13/F, China Nuclear street, veteran Gail’s apple blossom and cinnamon raisin Building, 2002 Shennan Zhong Lu, Futian Place has moved to a Icewine production is risky. The bread first present, but are dominated District, Shenzhen 深圳市福田区深南中路2002 new location just down grapes require a ‘hard freeze,’ mean- by apricot. Mango, strong honeyed 号中核大厦13栋东侧1368单元 (0755-8398 5514, the road. ing they are left on the vine well fig and more apricot make up the www.asc-wine.com)

Plenty of action on Xingsheng Lu, as usual. Six of the Best: Date nights Already open, Lure is a fusion venue offering Russian, Italian and many other cuisines. We stuck our head into the very plush, all-black House, which appears to serve cognac and diamond jewelry. Most intriguing is Mini, Night cruise High times Evening stroll which has a Mini car Those craving the romance and Located on the 100th floor of Forget what you know about parked on their sign suspense of a quasi-Titanic journey Guangzhou’s tallest building, the Guangzhou. Nothing quite beats and an interior that is from another era should board view from seafood restaurant Catch the fresh air, tree-lined cobbled shaping up to be an the Nanhai-Guangzhou Daily, an won’t come cheap, but some hot streets, European-style nooks and homage to mod-60s archaized Chinese junk that is as and heavy action is assured – we’re crannies and timeless atmosphere Britannica. See p54 for romantic (and traditional) as it talking about their interactive dis- of Shamian Island. Watch out our take on the modern gets. Jack and Rose would have ap- play kitchen and seafood plates, of for young selfie-lovers prancing yet Communist Cuban- proved. course. around. Cost: zero. Satisfaction: themed bar Revolucion. // RMB80-160, departs at 6.55m and // Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, 5 guaranteed. Sainte Maxime is set 8.10pm. Tianzi Wharf Ticket Center, Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe // Shamian Island, Liwan District 荔湾区 to corner the French Yanjiang Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区 District 天河区珠江新城珠江西路5号 (8883 沙面岛 market on the street. 沿江中路 (8333 6420) 3888)

Inside the Sofitel, the bastion of all things French, the bar 8 Faubourg has arrived in the guise of a cozy Parisienne apartment. And Party Pier now has German fare at Spa day Songs for lovers Rooftop cocktails Pearl River German Nothing spells pampered ro- This monumental design feat is With splendid views of the water, Restaurant. mance like a couple’s massage. home to some of the best in live head to Dream Bar for an after- Opt for Heavenly Spa’s signature theatre and music. Don your week- dinner rendezvous. To spice it up, Finally, Tala, which re- package and enjoy the intimate, end best and head down, hand in grab your dice (we’re talking the peatedly said it wasn’t serene atmosphere of their hand with your other half, to the naughty kind) and play discreetly till officially opened, is couples’ suite, complete with a Valentine’s Day concert, an evening you can’t play any more. Losers bare now officially closed. Jacuzzi and steam room. of classic Chinese love songs. all. LG // The Westin Guangzhou, 6 Linhe // 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Tianhe District 天 // No. 28, Area B, Zhujiang Party Pier, Zhong Lu, Tianhe District 天河区林和中路河区珠江西路1号 (3839 2888, www.gzdjy. Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District 海珠区阅江西 6号 (2886 6868) org) 路B区28铺 (3448 9788)

48 February 2014 // GZ // www.thatsmags.com HOME COOKING HEART OF ITALY SEAFOOD MARINARA TAGLIATELLE By Lena Gidwani, PHOTO BY cLAIRE ZHENG

asta is one of the most 1 white or red onion, peeled and versatile and delicious diced P dishes out there. Often it’s 2 cloves fresh garlic, crushed and tempting to be lazy, but the very peeled thought of using sauce from a 10ml white wine, chardonnay or jar to make this simple, healthy riesling meal should make you shudder, as such pre-made mixtures often Method: contain alarming amounts of Marinara Sauce preservatives, sodium and sugar. 1) Heat the olive oil in a pan. Add Instead, why not make your own the onions and garlic and fry un- fresh, homemade sauce? til translucent. 2) Add the chopped tomatoes This version uses marinara sauce, to the pan and bring to the boil. a popular, robust Italian staple Add the dry herbs. made with tomatoes, onions and 3) Turn the heat down low. herbs, which originated with sail- Simmer for 30 minutes, then add ors in Naples in the 16th century. the sugar and fresh basil. Simmered with a generous por- 4) Season with salt and pepper. tion of tagliatelle and fresh sea- Take off the heat until ready to food, this ultimate crowd-pleaser use. is perfect for lazy evenings when you want something light and Seafood Marinara tasty. 1) In a saucepan, heat olive oil at a high temperature until it starts Ingredients (serves four): to smoke. Add the seafood and Marinara sauce seal until all turns white in color. 375g tin of chopped tomatoes Remove from the pan. 2 cloves fresh garlic, crushed and 2) Add more olive oil to the pan peeled and fry the garlic and onions. 1 white or red onion, peeled and Deglaze the pan with white wine diced and reintroduce the seafood and 1 tsp Italian mixed dried herbs marinara sauce. 2 tsp fresh basil chopped 3) Bring to a boil, reduce the heat 5ml olive oil and simmer for five minutes. Add 2 tsp white sugar pasta to the pan. Mix well and Salt and pepper remove. 4) Garnish with Parmesan cheese Seafood and fresh basil sprigs. Serve with 100g calamari rings, cleaned garlic bread and a side salad. and cut 100g mussels (frozen or fresh) // This recipe is courtesy of Sous 100g fresh prawns, peeled and Chef Ashley Arron Banks from the deveined Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel, 208 100g scallop meat, cut in half Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District 天河区天河 100g white fish fillet 路208号 (6668 8888) 350g tagliatelle pasta

February 2014 // GZ // www.thatsmags.com 49 EAT / DRINK LEAD YUM CHA A BREAKFAST FEAST by Will Wu, PHOTO BY cLAIRE ZHENG

cclaimed as the food capi- used to enjoy yum cha at a very sils for yum cha includes a lit- pot lids as a signal for more hot tal of China, Guangzhou early hour, normally 5 or 6am – tle bowl with a spoon, a small water. A has lavish delicacies to it was originally an exclusively teacup placed on a plate and a offer gourmands. Arguably, its morning refreshment, hence the pair of chopsticks. All except the When tea is served, it is customary most famed repast is yum cha (饮 name. These days, many local chopsticks are typically ceramic. to tap the table with two fingers 茶, literally ‘drink tea’), or, to be teahouses and restaurants serve Though sometimes misused, the of the same hand, as a way to say more specific, yum jou cha 饮早( it all day. plate is actually meant solely for thank you to the person pouring 茶, ‘drink morning tea’). waste. Cantonese often use the the brew. This habit can be traced Pu’er, oolong and chrysanthemum first serving of tea to wash the eat- to Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dating back to the Qing Dynasty, are the most common varieties of ing utensils, a ritual to sterilize the Dynasty, at a time when he was traditional yum cha refers not tea served during yum cha, while implements. traveling incognito to Guangzhou. only to drinking tea but also to ha gau (虾饺, shrimp dumplings), When he and his bodyguards the devouring of dim sum (点心), siu mai (烧卖, open dumplings, Several interesting customs have stopped for lunch at a local tea- an abbreviated form of the phrase usually pork), feng jau (凤爪, arisen around yum cha, each house, the emperor poured tea for dian dian xin yi (点点心意, ‘little chicken feet), cha siu bau (叉烧 with a colorful story about its his companions. In order not to greetings’). This expression was 包, barbecue pork buns), nor origin. When a teapot refill is draw any attention, his followers supposedly coined during the mai gai (糯米鸡, sticky rice with needed, the lid is simply left ajar, tapped the table instead of kow- Eastern Jin Dynasty. A general of chicken wrapped and steamed in stemming from a folk tale set in towing to express their gratitude. the period was so moved by his lotus leaf), cheung fun (肠粉, rice ancient southern China. A rich soldiers’ devotion and valor that noodle roll), lor bak go (萝卜糕, man asked for a top up, but when Now that you know a little about he had numerous types of local turnip cake) and dan ta (蛋挞, egg the waiter lifted the teapot lid, the the history and etiquette of yum pastries delivered to the frontlines tart) are among the most popular rich man claimed that the server cha, it’s time to try some authentic so they could feast, as a symbol of items wheeled past on a dim sum had released a rare thrush and examples. We have rounded up his salutations and appreciation. cart. demanded compensation for his some of the most-loved traditional loss. As a result, teahouses started spots serving up this Cantonese In olden times, Cantonese people A standard pack of eating uten- to ask diners to lift their own tea- tradition.

Panxi Restaurant 泮溪酒家 Situated inside Liwanhu Park, Panxi Restaurant offers not only traditional Cantonese dim sum but also a scenic view. Built in 1947, it boasts several well-known delicacies, such as rabbit-shaped ha gau (绿荫白兔饺), pear- shaped lotus paste puff pastry 像生雪梨果( ), thousand-layer pastry (鹤鹑千层酥), deep-fried dumplings (蜂巢蛋黄角), deep-fried soup dumplings (生炸灌汤包) and steamed water chestnut pudding (泮塘马蹄糕). // 151 Longjin Xi Lu, Liwan District 荔湾区龙津西路151号 (8172 1328)

Taotao Ju 陶陶居 Lianxiang Lou 莲香楼 Built in the reign of Emperor Liangxiang Lou was first started Guangxu, Taotao Ju is a time-hon- as a bakery in 1889 and earned ored brand in Guangzhou. In 2005, its name from the high-quality it was declared a municipal cultural lotus paste it used to make heritage spot. Located on Dishifu Lu moon cakes. Located in the in Liwan District, the teahouse has same neighborhood as Taotao maintained its Lingnan architectural Ju, Lianxiang Lou can handle style, with a hexagonal pavilion at 600 diners at one time. Cakes, the top of the building. Every day such as chewy pork biscuits (鸡 between 6 to 8am it is packed with 仔饼) and preserved egg puff senior citizens. Feng jau and ha pastry (皮蛋酥), are the main gau are a must-try here, brought attractions of this restaurant, around on the traditional dim sum while the cream custard bun ( carts that are becoming increasingly 流沙包) is another appealing scarce. eat. // 20 Dishifu Lu, Liwan District 荔湾区 // 67 Dishifu Lu, Liwan District 荔第十甫路20号 (020-8138 9632) 湾区第十甫路67号 (8181 3388)

50 February 2014 // GZ // www.thatsmags.com Nanyuan 南园 If you want to enjoy your tea and dim sum in a quieter spot, Nanyuan on Qianjin Lu is an ideal choice. The colorful windows, blue bricks and green tiles, pavilions, terraces and open halls all showcase Lingnan culture. Although the dim sum is average, the ambiance inside has made it a Guangzhou favorite. // 142 Qianjin Lu, Haizhu District 海珠区前进路142号 (020-8444 8380)

Guangzhou Restaurant 广州酒家 Beiyuan 北园 Currently, Guangzhou Hotel has a grand total of 11 branches. The loca- Beiyuan enjoys a history of over 70 years. Located on Xiaobei Lu, the whole tion on Wenchang Nan Lu is the oldest, opened in 1935. Known as the restaurant was built like a private villa in the traditional Lingnan style. The ar- “restaurant giant of Guangzhou,” the brand is acclaimed for its crab tificial landscape inside gives the whole restaurant the appearance of a well- meat soup dumplings (蟹肉灌汤饺) and Shawan buffalo milk tarts 沙湾( preserved garden. Beiyuan is another hot hangout for senior citizens with a 原奶挞). Hand in hand with its fame come steeper prices than the other taste for the classic. Make sure to order red rice noodle rolls (红米肠) and be restaurants listed here. prepared to raise your voice – the hall is normally abuzz with chatter. // 2 Wenchang Nan Lu, Liwan District 荔湾区文昌南路2号 (8138 0388) // 200-202 Xiaobei Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区小北路200-202号 (8356 3365)

February 2014 // GZ // www.thatsmags.com 51 EAT / DRINK NEW RESTAURANT TYAN.D FRUIT FEVER By Will Wu, PHOTOs BY CLAIRE ZHENG

f you are an avid durian lover, fruit sold in South China are im- lightest options, such as the bite- served in a cocktail glass and you have just found your heaven; ported from Thailand, where they size tarts (RMB24 for two) and puffs topped off with a ball of durian I if you are ambivalent about are always cut before ripening. (RMB24 for two); these contain a flesh and cream – these garnishes durian, this place will lead you Durians in Malaysia are collected small portion of durian filling. are clearly meant more for appear- to another level of appreciation; only after they fall to the ground, ance and feel, as the concentrated and if you are a non-durian eater, which ensures the flesh is thick but The trifle (RMB26) is one notch up. taste of the pudding is overwhelm- don’t bother entering. Even though creamy. Made of sponge cake, crisp cookie ing. For lovers of liulian, as the Tyan.D doesn’t reek of the notori- chips, durian mousse and chocolate fruit is known in Mandarin, these ously pungent fruit, you won’t find Containing neither colorings nor shavings, this tower-shaped dessert two desserts are essential eats. anything to munch that isn’t made preservatives, desserts at Tyan.D offers a melange of textures – soft with it. are pure and unadulterated. With when you taste the cake, smooth Durian is believed to bring menu items categorized by level when it comes to the mousse and damp heat in traditional Chinese Born in Singapore, the durian des- of intensity (ranging from one for crunchy when you chew the cookie medicine. If that’s not the kind sert chain has recently entered the gentle accents to four for an at- chips. Exclusive to Guangzhou, this of humor you want to invite into Chinese market by opening its first tack on the senses), customers are cheeky creation is nicknamed the your system, soothing herbal tea branch in Guangzhou. Occupying recommended to start with the Canton Tower. (RMB24 per kettle) is thoughtfully around 100 square meters in the provided to negate the effects, Mall of the World, the shop is deco- At the top of the taste-intensity leaving your body’s balance un- rated in a simple but bright manner ladder is the sticky mochi (RMB24/ changed but your craving for the and mainly vends cold desserts. two). Wrapping durian inside a ‘King of Fruits’ completely satis- glutinous sheath of sticky rice, it’s fied. With lots of places in Guangzhou chewy and a touch too soft for our selling durian treats, Tyan.D stands tastes. // Shop C-02, South Zone, Mall of out by using the Malaysian D24 spe- the World, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe cies, also known as sultan durians. Another strongly flavored item District 天河区珠江新城花城汇南区C-02 Most types of the popular Asian is the pudding (RMB26), which is 铺 (3832 6506) WUU’S HK DESSERT SHOP NEVER TOO SWEET by Lena Gidwani

udging solely by the queues But nothing here is bigger than outside, no matter the day or the Gold Coasts (RMB36). An J time, there’s little question exercise in sweet patience, this about whether Wuu’s is the most half-loaf of bread is freshly baked crowded cha chaan teng in Tianhe to order in about 15 minutes. District. Getting a table at this Once hollowed out, the lightly canteen-style Hong Kong eatery toasted pieces are cut into Jenga- is no easy feat on a busy night, sized bites, inserted Tetris-like unless you’re willing to share one inside the bread box and covered with strangers. generously in sundae toppings like condensed milk, ice cream, Now occupying the entire base- custard, seasonal fruit and choco- ment floor, Wuu’s has expanded late sticks. We dived right into the its repertoire to include a dessert cavity-inducing fortress, taking shop. Although the place looks like down one wall at a time and sa- it hasn’t been redecorated in dec- voring each carb-rich bite with an ades, don’t be fooled. The kitschy unbridled passion. chandeliers, vintage wooden cubicles and tiled walls are all Wuu’s expansion lifts their of- reminiscent of yesteryear, and for ferings to a whole new level, good reason. The bilingual menu butter-rich pineapple buns to color, the thick, smooth texture the kind of level that makes you contains dozens of time-honored Southeast Asian sago and fruit and the fragrant, nutty aroma say, “Hey, this stuff is so good, I options, some nutritionally good puddings, home-style waffles and are a welcome treat. For some- wouldn’t mind the extra 1,000- and savory while other satiate the milk tea. thing less traditional, a perfectly plus calories!” sweet tooth. blowtorched ramekin of creme To keep that fire going in your brulee (RMB20) or a plateful of // Shop 103-107, B1, 75 Tianhe Dong Choices run the gamut from des- belly, order a warm bowl of black fresh waffles (RMB28) should do Lu, Tianhe District 天河区天河东路75号 sert soups, Chinese pastries and sesame paste (RMB15). Its glossy the trick. B1楼103-107 (8757 0062)

52 February 2014 // GZ // www.thatsmags.com RICCI CREATIVE EATS FUSION WITHOUT THE FUSS By Tom Lee

xuding casual cool and bran- ture. The ground floor lures people rives with walnuts, cranberries, let- size) to choose from for a vitamin dishing a menu of East-meets- in with a counter of desserts, with tuce and spinach, all drizzled with or caffeine boost. For these prices, E West dishes, Ricci Creative the added attraction of a patio that a sesame and chili dressing. If only we’re more than happy to give the Eats caters to those who want their looks out onto the bustling Popark the meat was as generously sup- nearby Starbucks a miss. Western food with a bit of Asian mall concourse. plied in the Chiang Mai green beef spice. curry (RMB52), a rather woeful stew An indulgence to enjoy at the end While fusion has come to have of spicy (and very soggy) eggplant, of a meal or as an afternoon snack, First founded in Beijing and hav- highfalutin connotations, the food pumpkin and red peppers. the lavender honey toast (RMB48) ing since spread to Shanghai, here largely avoids going for truly is one of Ricci’s most prized crea- Guangzhou is the third city to be bizarre blends. The Sichuan spice- While truly outlandish items are tions. After hollowing out a loaf and visited by this urban-chic brand and rubbed chicken focaccia (RMB45), few, the Guizhou mac and cheese carving the removed parts into neat its funky design, which features a for instance, doesn’t smack of (RMB52) is one that’s bound to little rectangles, the kitchen then re- menagerie of talented creatures the numbing Sichuan pepper the generate some debate. A North turns the lavender-soaked fingers to peeking forth from the menu and province is famous for, but tastes American staple that those hailing the bread shell and embellishes the crockery, including a fish riding a bi- instead of the more conventional from the USA can be very persnick- piece of food art with a few slices cycle and a unicycle-peddling canary. paprika. Served up on fresh bread ety about, purists are sure to be per- of dried apple, candied orange, with carrots, onions and lettuce, it’s turbed – nay, flabbergasted – by the star fruit and a couple scoops of ice There is something of the horti- a satisfying example of the hearty brazen mix of macaroni pasta and cream. The work of 20 minutes, it cultural about the new branch of sandwich offerings, which come cheese with a sprinkling of spice, will be all but obliterated after just Ricci. Upstairs in the main dining with a side of crunchy lotus chips. a dollop of tuna, a smattering of a few seconds by any worshipper of area, wooden tables are topped shredded seaweed and a few leaves the sweet stuff. with little kettles that sprout forth Salads are also in abundance at of bok choi. shoots. Foliage peeps out from pots Ricci, with choices like the kalbi // Ricci Creative Eats, 1/F, Popark and window boxes dotted around slow-roasted beef (RMB58) again To perk up the meal, there are plen- Shopping Mall, 63 Linhe Zhong Lu, the space, and much of the seating delivering a subtle blend of cui- ty of fresh juices (RMB36-42/large Tianhe District 天河区林和中路宝泰购物 resembles hardy metallic lawn furni- sines. A good serving of meat ar- size) and coffees (RMB29-37/large 广场1楼 (3809 6330)

February 2014 // GZ // www.thatsmags.com 53 EAT / DRINK NEW BAR REVOLUCION COCKTAIL CUBAN CRUSH By Jane Kent, photos by Dixon Chow

uangzhou appears to have the “secret spicy mix.” given to Revolucion for having caught cocktail fever as of a clear vision and concept. The G late. Everywhere we go, The bar is partly Cuban theme is evident but not it seems, we are told about an owned by the Oggi overdone. Elements of the easy establishment’s “craft cocktails” group and the em- elegance of a vintage Havana and their award-winning tuxedoed phasis on simple, bar are present, but stylishly up- bartenders – oh wait, there are no quality ingredients dated. Special mention goes to bartenders anymore, just “mixolo- carries over. What are the numerous seating options, gists.” Yes, all this fire and ice-ball labeled bar snacks from beanbags to barstools business is impressive, but maybe could easily be meals. and the comfortable, spacious we’re not all okay with waiting The ham and cheese patio. Sanz says they tried to do 20 minutes for a drink and then pizza (RMB90) is thin- something different to the rest of paying a hefty price tag for that crusted and delicious. the patios on the street – a sea pleasure. The cold cuts and of beer company-emblazoned (RMB70), made with fresh juices, cheese platter (RMB160) easily umbrellas. No logos here, just So it is a breath of fresh Caribbean lots of rum and a halved passion satisfies two with a rustic board clean, white tenting and simple air to discover Revolucion Cocktail’s fruit doused with booze and lit piled with four different cheeses, furniture. Revolucion is modeled relaxed vibe and sweatshirt-clad on fire. The in-house original salami, coppa, Parma ham, after the successful flagship bar general manager, who can craft Revolucion cocktail (RMB60) begins bresaola, walnuts and a basket of in Shanghai, and Sanz says more a cocktail with the craftiest – and with crushing rosemary leaves, hot, homemade foccacia on the will be coming, to which we say: in less than five minutes, no less. adding a savory note to the fruity side. viva! Under a ceiling adorned with mix. Our favorite, though, is the colorful shutters and the iconic classic mai tai (RMB60), Nicolas Unlike many others in the // 9 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang gaze of Che Guevera, you can Sanz’s cinnamon fusion as a base midst of an identity crisis on Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江 sample a strong, refreshing zombie complimenting the orange zest and Xingsheng Lu, kudos must be 新城兴盛路9号 (3802 9960)

PANDA BAR AND LOUNGE CAFE YOU BE ILLIN’ by S.E Smith, PHOTO BY CLAIRE ZHENG

pening at the end of section. There is also a Long December, Panda Bar and Island iced tea (RMB50) and a O Lounge Cafe is located be- mojito (RMB50) – a drink with hind Taojin Lu, in a neighborhood more crushed iced than one of that hosts a sizeable African com- those freezers can produce on munity. The urban lounge hollers MTV Cribs. out to those yearning for hip-hop beats and sick rap rhymes. Perhaps it’s best to stick to the bottles of beer: Corona (RMB25), Inside, it’s a very footballers’ wives Heineken (RMB30) and Tiger and girlfriends type hangout; (RMB25). Panda aims to special- think pink candles and golden ize in private parties, hence why candlestick holders, black crystal you can order bottles by the doz- prism chandeliers, dim lighting en for around RMB300. It’s a cozy, and plenty of flat-screen TVs. cushy place where local residents can be players and mingle with- Bottles of the Catalonian Roger out having to pay club prices. d’Anoia Cava Rosado Seco pack the shelves, along with various Hungry for more than beats? is presented in cellophane wrap Yet even with cream-colored types of shiraz and cabernet sau- Spaghetti bolognese is available and delivered in a plastic bag Winchester couches complete vignon. Like any urban lounge in for RMB45 – the lukewarm pasta from a bakery next door – an with silver studs, Dr. Dre and downtown LA or Miami, expect is overcooked, the bolognese admittedly satisfying, but confus- Snoop Dogg/Lion don’t look too to hear some “parental advisory” sauce actually isn’t too bad – ing choice. impressed peering down from lyrics pumping from the speak- and there are also cold, hard their posters. ers: Usher, 50 Cent, Tupac and chicken nuggets (RMB35) that As an indication of the level of Kanye love the N-word and appar- are just about edible with a dol- mixed beverage you can ex- // 27 Taojin Jie, off Taojin Lu, Yuexiu ently have many female dogs “all lop of tomato ketchup. The ham pect here, vodka and soft drink District 越秀区淘金路淘金街27号 around the world.” and cheese sandwich (RMB35) (RMB50) is listed in the cocktails (8359 1008)

54 February 2014 // GZ // www.thatsmags.com S CLUB SHOW OFF by S.E. SMITH, PHOTO BY CLAIRE ZHENG

air warning: on entering S a bed of blue and turquoise Club you’ll be blinded by feathers. F more strobe lighting and glitter balls than you’d see at a Inside the basic-looking red 40-year-old’s birthday party. Not menu awaits a list of spirits as for the epileptic, this new party simple as the Helvetica font used spot opened its doors in mid-De- to spell out the options: only cember last year and can be found famous brands are permitted, on the fifth floor of the Yihe Hotel. from bottles of Moet & Chandon (RMB880) to Johnnie Walker Regardless of whether or not laid- Blue Label (RMB2,180), all the back R&B is played over the top, way down to the lowly price of let’s hope Justin Bieber’s ‘Never RMB60 for a glass of Glenfiddich Say Never’ music video isn’t on 12 year. repeat every night of the week on the gigantic gridded screen, which Those abstaining might balk at acts as the backdrop to the scene. RMB50 for fresh juice, or RMB45 In addition to more flat-screen TVs for a glass of Evian, especially than a Suning showroom – three when cocktails cost RMB60. in one particular corner – S Club has several Byzantine Winchester Upstairs, a row of KTV rooms couches adorned in silver se- overlook the dance floor, each quined cushions flanking the bar, one kitted out with granite- each settee surrounded by box topped tables laden with thick stools in muted colors. Gold pip- glass ashtrays and a pair of ing and strips of glass diamond weighty microphones. Wooden run down the walls. blinds cover the huge glass windows in case you don’t want Building on the ostentation, to be seen… though probably Show Club – to give it its full you do. After all, if you’ve got it, name – even has a showcase flaunt it. cabinet outside the toilets with half-drunk bottles of Hennessey // 5/F, Yihe Hotel, Huanshi Dong VSOP, Macallan and Belvedere on Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区环市东路颐 display, all with customer refer- 和商务酒店五楼 (186 8889 4788, 135 ence numbers and presented on 3888 8969)

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s you read the word ‘vod- After the Chinese New Year, ka,’ try to expunge from they plan to open an office in A your mind the images of Guangzhou, and come March, adolescents necking it from a bot- they’ll have customers in Hong tle or urbanites sipping martinis in Kong and Macau. some overpriced bar. Twenty-five- year-old Daniel Melnikov, General Branding of the bottle is key, ac- Manager of Winter Palace Vodka, cording to Melnikov, who believes wants to re-brand and rework the that “the Chinese aren’t too picky perception of this crystal-clear with the quality. They are more in- spirit. terested in the form. So the design of the bottle is totally unique: it’s a Winter Palace Vodka was founded designer’s bottle.” in Russia in 1991. Although the company was running stably, the Each container has an LED light af- team decided to branch out from fixed to the bottom that’s activated what is understandably a saturated by a little switch. In dimly lit bars market and try their fortunes and restaurants, you’ll look like abroad. you’re in possession of a multi- colored warhead. It’s a unique mar- “We wanted to make a Belvedere keting ploy. and a Grey Goose from Winter Palace,” Melnikov explains. “The That’s not to say that Winter Palace main idea is to develop the brand. has ditched fine distillation for Now we’re selling in Thailand, fancy gimmicks. “Foreigners know Germany, the Netherlands, the US, what good vodka should taste like, even Ethiopia.” what’s good quality and what isn’t,” Melnikov says. “You can’t fool a What makes this vodka stand out foreigner. If the quality is poor then from the staunch competition? they’ll know. But so far, they say it’s Just a few words printed on each perfect.” bottle: “Vodka made from glacier water.” There’s a subtle reference to political relations between China and Melnikov says there is a world of Russia in Winter Palace's name. As importance in this one line: “The Melnikov puts it, “For Chinese peo- flavor of vodka is determined by ple, it reminds them of the time of the quality of water." Winter Palace communism and friends and Soviet vodka is produced in a factory history.” For this vodka, perhaps that’s at the foot of Mount Elbrus. being ‘in the red’ will prove highly "When you talk about the vintage profitable. of wines, the water in our vodka is The water in our vodka is literally tens literally tens of thousands of years // Daniel Melnikov can be contacted old. You can’t copy it. You can’t of thousands of years old. If you want on 0755-3660 1077 or daniel_melnikov@ make a mass production of that." to imagine the taste, imagine a glacier qq.com The name in itself is very evocative, conjuring pictures of Russia’s brisk, icy climate and centuries-old ar- think of the drink as a “middle and Shenzhen. That’s compared chitecture. “If you want to imagine high-level vodka, between Absolut with their main European distribu- the taste, imagine a glacier," says and Grey Goose” – hence Winter tion channels, which are largely Melnikov. Palace’s recommended retail price supermarkets. of RMB350. Some clubs inevitably Upon sampling, it quickly becomes charge up to RMB1,000, but the At the moment, Winter Palace apparent just what that statement most important thing for Melnikov can be found in more than 100 in means. It’s smooth, fresh, pure and is that KTVs don’t sell it too cheap- Shenzhen, their China base, and a tastes much more mature than it is. ly, as that “would ruin the image.” couple in Guangzhou. In their first Two or three seconds after imbib- year alone, they managed to shift ing and the flavors blend in your The first batch arrived in China 250,000 bottles. mouth for a slightly fruity finish. back in 2012, and in July of There’s a long aftertaste, minus the that year they started selling in In a plan for country-wide domi- sharp initial notes common to the Shenzhen to bars and karaoke nation, Melnikov wants to “take spirit, making it particularly easy joints. In fact, their main market a province at a time, so we can for inexperienced drinkers to quaff. is KTVs, due to the sheer number manage all sectors of the business. of them – there are around 4,000 Succeed here first, and then use Melnikov says that it’s best to KTVs collectively in Guangzhou the experience to expand.”

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EAT / DRINK ON THE GRILL LILY WANG RISING TO THE TOP OF THE PASTRY FOOD CHAIN BY Tom Lee

Baking is a science,” proclaims ing for Shangri-La Golden Flower pastry chef Andres Lara, as Hotel in Xi’an. “ he brandishes aloft his trusty thermometer. Surveying his class Wang was later asked to help set of sweet-toothed home cooks, up and run the pastry operations in he checks to see if this needs a new hotel in Suzhou. From then repetition in another language – on, she found herself traveling to the American is, after all, fluent a different city every few years to in several. Continuing to mix the assist in pre-opening arrangements, ingredients for German chocolate establishing the pastry sections for cake with one hand, with the other numerous establishments – some- he once more flourishes his preci- times two at a time. “This was very sion instrument, as he announces challenging,” Wang says, referring that “Sticking in toothpicks to see if to her double trouble in Nanjing. a cake is done is what I call ‘voodoo “And the two hotels also weren’t cooking.’” The light-hearted chuck- close together; the bus would take le with which he accompanies this 45 minutes to go between… At statement belies how ferociously lunch, one hotel would have a func- he believes the words. tion, and then in the afternoon the other would!” Lara is spending a few days in Guangzhou as part of Star Chefs, Following a trip to France to hone a culinary event at the Sofitel her skills at Lenotre, a culinary Guangzhou Sunrich boasting 18 school for professional chefs, food and beverage geniuses from she eventually found herself in around the world. Having worked Guangzhou, helping to start up the with some of the leading chefs of kitchen for the then-new Sofitel. our time, from Jason Atherton at Pollen to Albert Adria at el Bulli, The kind of Western pastries Wang his words are worth their weight has been making these last few in decorative icing. Unlike other decades are for many Chinese an elements of cookery with their acquired taste, very different from sprinklings of salt and their dabs of length about her life’s passion, it’s the foods they are used to. There’s butter, exact measurements of mil- hard to imagine that there was a a reason the typical home doesn’t liliters, grams and degrees are of Maybe in five years, time when Wang was just a young have an oven installed, with rice biblical importance to the profes- girl of 19 without a word of and noodles the obvious alterna- sional pastry chef. every home will English, cleaning pots, pans and tives to bread. More and more, sinks in a hotel in Xi’an. “Every however, Chinese people are show- “With pastry, if you make some- make cake day I would smell the aroma of ing an interest in the baking arts. thing you must be very detailed,” pastry and bread,” she recalls. “I says Lily Wang, Regional Pastry tiramisu. Though ingredients cer- hoped that one day I could work At the cookery class being run by Chef for Sofitel China. “You must tainly aren’t as hard to come by as in pastry.” Lara, a female professional confess- follow your recipes.” they used to be when Wang start- es that she rarely makes traditional ed, there are still times when she After eight months of diligent dishes, but is continually trying to Chef Wang is in charge of oversee- has to go without the exact item scrubbing, she caught the eye of improve her baking. Back in Wang’s ing all the pastries produced in she’d like. Occasionally, this can the hotel’s foreign pastry chef and hometown of Xi’an, the pastry Sofitels throughout China. Though be because it has not been ap- began learning cake craft under queen has heard tell that one of based in Guangzhou, she regularly proved by the Chinese body regu- his tutelage. Over the course of her former colleagues now spends travels to other cities to maintain lating food imports – for instance, four years, she worked towards her time teaching local housewives the quality control for the hotel when it comes to colorings, often becoming assistant pastry chef. to bake loaves and cakes. It’s a skill chain. Working in the industry for one type will be allowed, while “At that time, my English was not that is increasingly coveted, and over 20 years, she has baked cakes another will not. so good, so I’d sometimes make a several home cooks have even tak- for president and kings and is well mistake, like bringing the wrong en to Weibo to sell their wares. versed in the importance of exacti- Then there’s the question of powder or packet, because there tude when it comes to the most whether an item is in short sup- were no Chinese words on the “More and more guests want to scientific of culinary disciplines. ply for a year due to a bad crop. ingredients,” she recalls with a bake the cake in their own homes,” In the past, Wang has had to go laugh. says Wang, adding that she believes In some ways, it’s very simple: all without almond powder, employ- very soon ovens will become a you need to do is strictly obey the ing more readily available alterna- Language barriers aside, she also staple in every kitchen, at least in instructions. “If you follow a good tives derived from walnut in her had to contend with working in major Chinese cities. “Maybe in five recipe, you’ll get a good result,” sponge cake. “But that doesn’t a man’s world, where she was ex- years, every home will make cake,” says Wang. That doesn’t mean the work for macaroons,” she says, pected to lug huge bags of flour she asserts confidently. Whether job doesn’t require creativity – and shaking her head vigorously, “so into the kitchen. But heavy lifting or not the change will be quite as not just when dreaming up unusual it can be a problem.” never deterred her, and eventually rapid as that, there seem to be clear desserts, like her Earl Grey creme she climbed her way up to be- indications that the populace’s pas- brulee and Chinese five-spice As she speaks fluently and at come the head of pastry and bak- sion for floury goods is on the rise.

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Le Grill Foods Marco Polo Lingnan Tiandi Foshan Lure Known as Chinese Valentine’s Day, the Spoil your sweetheart with a night of Lantern Festival falls on the same day as Valentine’s romance. Marco Polo Lingnan Valentine’s Day this year. At Foods, there Tiandi Foshan is offering a Sparkling will be riddle contests for adults out- Valentine Escapade package, priced at doors, while children enjoy making their RMB1,388, that includes a one-night stay own lanterns in the kids’ corner. Ladies in the superior room, a romantic four- will receive a box of heart-shaped choco- course dinner, a sumptuous breakfast lates and a one-hour spa facial treatment buffet, a box of chocolates, a complimen- as Valentine’s Day gifts. tary rose and a glass of sparkling wine. // RMB699/person (includes a glass of rose // 97 Renmin Lu, Chancheng District, Foshan 佛山 sparkling wine). The Ritz-Carlton Guangzhou, 3 市禅城区人民路97号 (8250 1840) A newbie on the restaurant-dense Xingan Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河 Xingsheng Lu, Lure focuses on providing 区珠江新城兴安路3号(3813 6888) McCawley's diners a wide selection of seafood. For the Norwegian salmon and beef tenderloin coming Valentine’s Day, the spot will offer Limoni wrapped with streaky bacon and spinach a special set priced at RMB638 per couple, Celebrate your passion at Le Grill with Pamper your loved one with a delectable are just some of the lovey-dovey delights with a complimentary glass of house red a specially prepared Valentine’s Day set set menu of flavors and romance from McCawley’s has cooked up for V-Day. wine. Besides food, the restaurant has pre- dinner for couples. The set includes six the birthplace of St. Valentine, Italy. Priced at RMB398 per couple, the set in- pared presents, including romantic cards courses, a half-bottle Taittinger cham- Express your love through Chef Luca’s includes two glasses of house red or white and roses. Gentlemen can also reserve ad- pagne per couple (375 milliliters) and novative, authentic delicacies. wine or champagne. Reservation is highly ditional flowers and chocolate. two cocktails from 8 Faubourg. // RMB 1,488 /couple (includes two glasses of recommended. // Shop 109, 31 Liede Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, // RMB1,314net/couple, 6-10pm. Sofitel Sunrich sparkling wine). The Ritz-Carlton Guangzhou, 3 // 16 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城猎德大道31号109 Guangzhou, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe Xingan Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河 District 天河区珠江新城花城大道16号 (3801 铺 (3801 8016) District 天河区广州大道中988号(3883 8888) 区珠江新城兴安路3号(3813 6888) 7000) Ole’ Ole’ Restaurant Bangkok Bar The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou Sofitel Sunrich Guangzhou Priced at RMB520 per couple, you and your Valentine’s Day is not just about romantic special someone can enjoy a lavish Brazilian dinners. Let your hair down at lively churrasco (barbecued meat) spread, pre- Bangkok Bar, where for the whole night pared by the executive chef at Ole’ Ole’. of February 14, there will be 20 percent Besides indulging in the romantic setting off on wine and sparkling wine. In addi- and delicious viands, ladies will receive a tion, a free Polaroid photo-taking service rose and chocolates. is offered for free. // InterContinental Foshan, 20 Denghu Dong Lu, // Shop 104, 10 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Nanhai District, Foshan 佛山市南海区灯湖东路20 Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城兴盛路10号104 号 (0757-8620 9006) 号铺 (3801 9391) The Tavern The Butcher's Block Steakhouse This popular pub spot is setting the mood Meat-lovers take note: Executive Chef for love with a set menu priced at RMB288, Bradley Greene has prepared an exclusive featuring everyone’s favorite aphrodisiac, Love Menu, priced at RMB498 per couple. At the most romantic time of year, oysters, as well as salmon fillet and beef The set includes two glasses of house red Sofitel Sunrich Guangzhou has launched Wellington. or white wine, chimichurri shrimp, beef Nothing is a sweeter gift for your its Luxury Romance Package, helping // 6 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天 tenderloin, grilled chicken breast and sweetheart than a surprise urban to create more romantic atmosphere 河区珠江新城华就路6号 (8550 3038) many other delights. escape in a luxury hotel. Priced at in town. Priced at RMB3,344net, the // 16 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe RMB1,988, the Valentine’s Day package package includes one night stay at Summer House District 天河区珠江新城花城大道16号 (3801 at The Ritz includes a one-night stay Honeymoon Room with two breakfasts An unforgettable Valentine’s Day is waiting 7000) in a Deluxe City View room, RMB500 and late check-out till 4pm, Le Grill for every couple at Summer House. Famous food and beverage or spa credit, com- Valentine’s Day six-course set dinner love movies will be played for a whole day, The Churchill Bar plimentary River View upgrade (subject for two, including a bottle of Taittinger and when it comes to the night, in-house Get struck by Cupid’s arrow as you enjoy to availability), romantic turndown gifts Champagne, two cocktails from 8 bands will serenade with classic loves two glasses of cocktails tailor-made for of homemade chocolates and fresh Faubourg Bar and Terrace cocktail and songs, as diners munch on the specially you. Chocolates and flowers add luster roses and complimentary access to the 60-minute signature massage from So prepared Valentine’s set dinner. A conjurer to a night your loved one will always fitness center, outdoor swimming pool Spa for 2. Advanced booking is highly has been hired to add that extra little bit of remember. and Jacuzzi. recommended. magic. Reservation is highly recommended. // RMB398/couple. The Ritz-Carlton Guangzhou, 3 // Valid until Feb 16. The Ritz-Carlton Guangzhou, 3 // Sofitel Sunrich Guangzhou, 988 Guangzhou // 2 Xietian Li, Lingnan Tiandi, Chancheng District, Xingan Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河 Xingan Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河 Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District 天河区广州大道中 Foshan 佛山市禅城区岭南天地协天里2号 (0757- 区珠江新城兴安路3号 (3813 6888) 区珠江新城兴安路3号 (3813 6888) 988号 (3883 8888) 8203 1515)

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FEB 1-13 on Earth’) and ‘Da Xi Zhong Guo Nian’ FEB 14 a South Korean model, actor and singer. (Great Rejoicing Chinese Year’) will be Although in recent years he has mainly performed, invoking a prosperous 2014. appeared in Korean soap opera, he has EAT/DRINK Notable liuqin player Wei Qing, flautist ARTS still managed to increase his overseas Wang Ciheng and erhu player Tang Feng popularity. In his Guangzhou concert, Eat: Lunar New Year Celebration are among the gifted performers of the Concert: A Lovely Rose this Korean konminan (flower boy) is With prime international dishes provid- night. A concert dedicated to all love birds. This bringing his music works and carefully ed in abundance, Foods is an ideal place // RMB80-380, 8pm. Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 year, the Lantern Festival, which is also choreographed dance to mesmerize to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Call Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District 越秀区 known as Chinese Valentine’s Day, falls Guangzhou fans. your loved ones and friends for a feast 二沙岛晴波路33号 (8735 2222 ext. 886, www. in February. Classic Uyghur love songs // RMB380-980, 8pm. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, to greet the Year of the Horse. concerthall.com.cn) will be re-interpreted under conductor 259 Dongfeng Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区东 // RMB488, 6-10pm. Foods, The Ritz-Carlton Ayoufu, who hails from Xinjiang. Come 风中路259号 (8355 2430) Guangzhou, 3 Xingan Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, ARTS to Xinghai Concert hall and get to know Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城兴安路3号 how Chinese express love through (3813 6888) FEB 28 Gig: Liu Yusi music. When you first listen to Liu Yusi’s songs, // RMB80-380, 8pm. Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District FEB 13 you will think the Shenzhener is at least 越秀区 EAT/DRINK 二沙岛晴波路33号 (8735 2222 ext. 886, www. 40 or 50. In fact, he was born in 1986 concerthall.com.cn) and acquired his retro skills through Drink: 8 Faubourg Grand Opening ARTS overseas study in Australia, during Sofitel Sunrich Guangzhou is going to which he learned 60s rock, ballads and unveil its highly anticipated 8 Faubourg Concert: The Lantern Festival FEB 15 blues. Returning to China in 2011, Liu is bar and lounge on the last day of Concert currently based in Beijing. In 2013, he February. On the opening day, 50 percent Guangzhou National Orchestra of ARTS traveled to Taiwan for fresh ideas; his off discount will be available on selected China joins with Macao Chinese show in 191Space is expected to be a drinks. Make sure you not to miss the Orchestra to present Chinese classics Concert: Lee Joon-gi display of his Taiwanese inspirations. birth of this trendy and upscale bar. on February 13, one day before the Shooting to fame in 2005 at home and // RMB30 presale, RMB40 at door, 8pm. 191Space, // 10pm. Sofitel Sunrich Guangzhou, 988 Lantern Festival. Compositions like abroad through a starring role in movie 191 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Yuexiu District 越 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District 天河区 ‘Liang Xiao’ (‘Wonderful Night’), ‘Tian Di The King and the Clown, Lee Joon-qi is 秀区广州大道中191号 (8737 9375) 广州大道中988号 (3883 8888) Huan Ge’ (Merry Songs in Heaven and

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FEB 9 DANCE: CHINA DANCE FORWARD 2014 Curated by Willy Tsao, Artistic Director of City Contemporary Dance Company, China Dance Forward is a program to show the fruitful development Chinese contemporary dance has achieved. Started in 2011, the program has offered a stage for a number of rising dancers in China to fully display their talents. In this year’s program, dancers hailing from Beijing, Zhuhai, Xi’an, Changsha, Nanjing and Guangzhou will do a rehearsal performance in Guangzhou before the formal show is held in Hong Kong on February 14 and 15. // Free admission (advanced booking needed), 8pm. Guangdong Modern Dance Company Small Theater, 13 Shuiyin Heng Lu, Tianhe District 天河区水荫横路13号 (8704 7371)

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HONG KONG ARTS FESTIVAL

Born in 1973, Hong Kong Arts Festival is a major music and theater event held in Hong Kong. Every year, it brings a broad range of domestic and foreign productions to meet Hong Kong audiences. From classic drama to avant-garde dance, the festival satisfies every particular taste. Last year, the festival has put on 140 performances and over 200 events; more than 1,500 artists were introduced to the island. This year, the festival is held from February 18 to March 22. Below are the major shows this month.

Concert: Yulianna Avdeeva Piano FEB 18 Maria João Piers is a Portuguese jazz Adapted from Shakespeare’s classic, the singer known for her vocal flexibility and show is a collaboration between direc- Recital Concert: Guerzenich Orchestra improvisational skills. She will pair with tor Tom Morris and Handspring Puppet Russian pianist Yulianna Avdeeva shot Cologne Scottish Chamber Orchestra, re-interpret- Company, the team behind the global hit to fame overnight when she won the The opening concert of this year’s fes- ing Schumann’s ‘Symphony No. 2 in C,’ War Horse. A gifted cast plays the lifelike Warsaw International Chopin Piano tival features the Guerzenich Orchestra Mendelssohn’s overture to the Hebrides puppets on the stage, presenting a story Competition in 2010, becoming the from Cologne, which enjoys a history and works by Beethoven and Webern. filled with ardent love and a few comedic first woman in the world to win in 45 of 187 years. Joining the orchestra is to- // HKD180-580, 8pm. Concert Hall, HK Cultural twists. years. In 2012, she made her formal day’s most acclaimed clarinet virtuoso, Centre 香港文化中心音乐厅 // HKD320-480, 8pm. Theatre, HK City Hall 香港 debut with the London Philharmonic Sabine Meyer. The soloist and the 大会堂剧场 Orchestra and the Pittsburgh orchestra will perform Mozart’s ‘Clarinet FEB 21-23 Symphony Orchestra. Since then, she Concerto in A’ and Richard Strauss’ An has toured around the world, cooperat- Alpine Symphony. Dance: Scottish Ballet’s Highland FEB 22 ing with different national orchestras. // HKD250-780, 8pm. Central Hall, HK Cultural Fling Concert: John O'Conor In her first Hong Kong concert, she is Centre 香港文化中心音乐厅 Having studied in his native Dublin, in set to perform Schubert’s three piano Vienna with Dieter Weber and with the pieces, which were written just before FEB 18-22 legendary Wilhelm Kempff, O'Conor won his premature death. first prize at the International Beethoven //HKD105-320, 8pm. The Hong Kong Jockey Dance: La Scala Ballet Piano Competition in Vienna in 1973, Club Amphitheatre, The Hong Kong Academy for which opened the door to a career that Performing Arts 香港演艺学院赛马会演艺剧院 has brought him all around the world. Specialized in Beethoven, he has recorded all the composer’s piano sonatas FEB 27 – MAR 2 and bagatelles – and, with the London Dance: Igor Moiseyev Ballet Symphony Orchestra, all of his piano concertos. // HKD120-300, 8pm. Auditorium, Tsuen Wan Town Hall 荃湾大会堂演奏厅

FEB 26-27 Dance: Last Touch First by Jiri Kylián and Michael Schumacher An exclusive Asian premiere, Last Touch First is a wordless drama that unfolds through dance. Six characters in a 19th- century drawing room are each caught up in their own worlds. Heralded by Enjoying a history of 230 years, La Scala the New Yorker for the "striking use Ballet has cultivated numerous inter- of the stage," the setting is steeped in national dance stars, including Carla sepia tones, creating a haunting mood Fracci, Massimo Murru and Roberto of reminiscence. Performed by former Bolle. The group returns to Hong Kong senior members of Jiri Kylián’s famous this year with its spectacular Giselle, Directed and choreographed by Nederlands Dans Theater, this intimate which is considered one of the most Matthew Bourne, five-time Olivier Award mystery is a collaboration with American "A national treasure, potently demon- authentic interpretation of Jean Coralli’s winner, this ballet show sets the back- co-choreographer Michael Schumacher. strating the Russian genius for dance," and Jules Perrot’s original choreogra- ground in Glasgow and tells the love // HKD150-350, 8pm. Auditorium, Kwai Tsing wrote the Guardian of this former Bolshoi phy. story between pleasure-seeking James Theatre 葵青剧场演艺厅 Ballet star. Hailed as one of the most // HKD320-820, 7.30pm. Grand Theatre, HK and a rock fairy. With fantastic moves unique and creative choreographers in Cultural Centre 香港文化中心大剧院 and gorgeous music, the show is set to FEB 27 the world, Moiseyev traveled extensively thrill audiences. in order to encompass the folklore and FEB 20-21 // HKD120-480, 7.30pm. Auditorium, Sha Tin Town diverse traditions of the many corners Hall 沙田大会堂演奏厅 of the Soviet Union. With gorgeous Concert: Maria João Piers with the costumes, lively music and ballet-trained Scottish Chamber Orchestra FEB 21-28 dancers, the repertoire is pure fun. // HKD200-520, 7.30pm. Grand Theatre, HK Cultural Stage: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Centre 香港文化中心大剧院

FEB 28 Concert: Gregory Porter After bursting onto the scene with his Grammy-nominated album, Water, Gregory Porter has been heralded as jazz's next big thing. Regularly compared to Marvin Gaye and Nat King Cole for his rich baritone voice, Porter will perform his own songs and jazz classics with his quintet. // HKD100-400, 8pm. Concert Hall, HK Cultural Centre 香港文化中心音乐厅

62 February 2014 // GZ // www.thatsmags.com EVERY THURSDAY of thinking, spirit and aesthetic habits. ARTS Ink painting has been reconstructed and redefined for many centuries; EAT/DRINK various new forms of ink painting have emerged over time. Organized Drink: Cuban Dance by Guangzhou Redtory Culture and For the whole month of February, a Art Organization, this exhibition pre- Cuban dancer has been hired to give au- sents works from 10 members of the thentic dance shows at the Churchill Bar Institution of Calligraphy Research every Thursday night. Besides enjoying and Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts. the passionate and powerful show, a On the one hand, the artists keep the wide selection of Cuban cigars to satisfy traditional essence of Chinese ancient your every taste is on offer. calligraphy and ink painting; on the // Starting from RMB600/table, 8pm. The Churchill other, they also add contemporary art Bar, The Ritz-Carlton Guangzhou, 3 Xingan Lu, elements to enrich the whole picture. Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District 天河区珠江 // Gallery E7, Redtory, 128 Yuancun Siheng Lu, 3 (3813 6888) 新城兴安路号 Tianhe District 天河区员村四横路128号红砖厂E7馆 (8557 4417) EVERY SUNDAY Exhibition: Horse Flying to Moon Photographer Xu Peixun has had a EAT/DRINK keen interest in horses ever since childhood. Though he originally started in Eat: French Sunday Brunch sketching and oil painting, Xu turned Invite your friends and family to experi- photographer in 1987. On My Way – ence one of the best Sunday brunches Traces of Horses and Folks is one of in town. This French feast boasts a Xu’s foremost photographic project, selection of French and Asian cuisine. started in 2005. The project has taken A seafood counter, sushi and sashimi the artist to various places in China, in- counter, salad bar, cold cuts bar, cheese cluding Guangdong, Tibet and Sichuan. selection, Western grill, pizza station, Through his journey, Xu has taken a carving station, Chinese counter, Asian FEB 23 great deal of photos with one main ob- counter, French pastry and 100 percent ject: horses. As 2014 is the Year of the natural ice cream await every foodie Horse, Fei Gallery has assembled Xu’s in Guangzhou. Reservation is highly CONCERT: AVRIL LAVIGNE works to celebrate. recommended. Last November saw the release of Avril Lavigne’s eponymous fifth studio al- // Fei Gallery, G/F, Estate Plaza, 5 Nonglinxia Lu, // RMB328/adult, RMB164/6 to 12-year-old, free bum since the punk-rock princess first came on the scene with Let Go in 2002. Yuexiu District 越秀区农林下路5号亿达大厦 for children under 5 (all prices are subject to 15 G层 (3768 8830) percent service charge), 11am-3pm. 2 on 988, This month, the Canadian sensation will be showcasing her latest singles, like Sofitel Sunrich Guangzhou, 988 Guangzhou Dadao ‘Here’s To Never Growing Up’ and ‘Rock N Roll,’ alongside signature songs such Exhibition: African Sculpture Art Zhong, Tianhe District 天河区广州大道中988 as ‘Complicated’ and ‘Sk8er Boi.’ Expect an exciting evening with Avril’s gusty Nearly 180 items collected from more 号 (3883 8888) and powerful performance. // RMB280-1280, Guangzhou Gymnasium, 783 Baiyun Dadao Nan, Baiyun District 白云区白云大 than 100 tribes in Africa are on display 道南783号 (3663 9159) at the Guangdong Museum. Mainly EVERY WEEKEND woodcarving, clay sculpture and bone carving, the exhibited items were EAT/DRINK used as tributes in various religion cer- ARTS emonies, like funerals, weddings and sacrifices. Africa’s distinct and bold folk Eat: Weekend Seafood Market culture is fully illustrated through this Besides eating fresh seafood, diners are exhibition. given a chance to witness how their // 9am–5pm. Guangdong Museum, 2 Zhujiang food is cooked. Reservation is highly Dong Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District 天 recommended. 河区珠江新城珠江东路2号 (3804 6886) // RMB428/adult, RMB249/6 to 12-year-old, free for children under 5 (all prices are subject to 15 percent service charge), 6-10pm. 2 on 988, Sofitel EAT/DRINK Sunrich Guangzhou, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District 天河区广州大道中988 Drink: Magnifique Afternoon High 号 (3883 8888) Tea Enjoy a ‘magnifique’ lazy afternoon in MarTeaNi. French-style afternoon tea ALL MONTH with surprising French premium pastries and a selection of signature coffee ARTS and premium tea is on offer during springtime. Exhibition: The Body as a Landscape // RMB208 (plus 15 percent) for two, 2-5pm. Born in 1963 in Mexico, sculptor and MarTeaNi, Sofitel Sunrich Guangzhou, 988 painter Jorge Marín inherited his pas- Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District 天河 sion for art from his father who was a 区广州大道中988号 (3883 8888) notable local architect. He has actively MAR 4 worked in Mexican contemporary art Eat: Afternoon Leisure Hour world for nearly 25 years. In his works, Indulge yourself in a relaxed after- centaurs, garudas, children, Madonnas CONCERT: THE LONDON noon at the InterContinental Foshan and acrobats are often depicted along SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA by sampling the afternoon tea. In the with elements such as spheres, masks, Lobby Lounge, Swiss winter afternoon arrows, boats and scales. This exhibition Performing over 120 concerts a year, the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) was tea is on offer for the whole month of mainly focuses on displaying a series named by Gramophone as one of the top five orchestras in the world. Having February. of male body sculptures which demon- an enviable roster of artists, the LSO has enjoyed residencies at the Barbican in RMB168/set. InterContinental Foshan, 20, strate the movements of acrobats. London, the Lincoln Center in New York, Salle Pleyel in Paris and Suntory Hall in Denghu Dong Lu, Nanhai District, Foshan 佛山 // 9am–5pm (closed on Mondays). Tokyo. In its March concert in Guangzhou, the LSO will be conducted by Daniel 市南海区灯湖东路20号(0757-8620 9006) Guangdong Museum of Art, 38, Yanyu Lu, Ersha Harding, a regular visitor to the Vienna Philharmonic, Dresden Staatskapelle, Island, Yuexiu District越秀区二沙岛烟雨路38 Royal Concertgebouw, the Bavarian Radio, Leipzig Gewandhaus and the Eat: New Spring Menu 号 (8735 1468) Orchestra Filarmonica della Scala. Joining the concert is 26-year-old pianist Alongside with the arriving of the Year Wang Yuja, who is regularly lauded for her controlled and prodigious technique. of the Horse, Le Grill at Sofitel Sunrich Exhibition: Ambush from All Sides – Audiences are expected to hear compositions from Rachmaninoff, Mahler and Guangzhou had carefully prepared its Conceit in Ink Mussorgsky. new spring menu to greet the warm Ink painting is regarded as one of the // RMB180-2,280, 8pm. Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District越秀区二沙 season. Come and discover the new foremost symbols of traditional Chinese 岛晴波路33号 (8735 2222 ext. 886, www.concerthall.com.cn) selection of oysters and many more culture. It represents China’s unique way freshly imported delicacies.

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ARTS // 6-10pm. Le Grill, Sofitel Sunrich Guangzhou, fer at 2 on 988. Reservation is highly 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District 天 recommended. 河区广州大道中988号 (3883 8888) // RMB368/adult, RMB164/6 to 12-year-old, free for children under 5 (all prices are subject Eat: Chinese New Year Celebration to 15 percent service charge). 6-10pm. 2 on 988, Sofitel Sunrich Guangzhou, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District 天河区广州大道中988号 (3883 8888)

Eat: Winter Black Truffle Black truffle is noted for its high level of vegetable protein. During the whole month of February, winter black truffle is the major feature at Limoni, with Chef Luca adding the luxurious flavors and aromas from his hometown Norcia to the precious fungus. // Starting from RMB188. Limoni, The Ritz- Carlton Guangzhou, 3 Xingan Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District天河区珠江新城兴安路3号 (3813 6888)

Wishing you a prosperous Year of the ONGOING Horse, Lai Heen extends the festive season for a month with a mouthwa- ARTS tering set menu and a la carte selec- ONGOING tions. A la carte starts from RMB138 Exhibition: Chinese Contemporary per dish, while the set menu costs Oil Painting EXHIBITION: SAMPLES OF RMB688 per person. Chinese contemporary oil painting // Lai Heen, The Ritz-Carlton Guangzhou, 3 has gone through a course of 100 FORGOTTEN MEMORY Xingan Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District years. More than 160 oil painting 天河区珠江新城兴安路3号 (3813 6888) works from 60 Chinese oil painters Aurelie Philippe is a French textile designer and painter who integrates her ex- are showcased to show the develop- perience in textiles into paintings. Noted for her romantic and natural character, Eat: Spring Time Gourmet ment of the Chinese oil painting Philippe is fond of using varied but harmonious colors in her works. As part of As the days get longer, so does the industry. It serves as a vivid history the celebration for the 50th Anniversary of Sino-French diplomatic relations, this list of fresh ingredients on offer. class, rather than an exhibition. exhibition showcases Philippe’s collages, acrylic paintings and mixed material Springtime is all about healthy prod- // 9am–5pm (closed on Mondays). Guangdong pieces. ucts plus light cooking. A wide selec- Museum of Art, 38, Yanyu Lu, Ersha Island, // Until Feb 26, 10am-10pm. Kui Yuan Gallery, 9 Xuguyuan Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区恤孤院路9号 tion of fresh spring products, such as Yuexiu District 越秀区二沙岛烟雨路38号 (8765 9746) sweet peas, crisp asparagus, radish (8735 1468) salad and luscious artichokes, is on of-

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Lime is often used for ext. 3925 / 3926) 故乡日本料理，环市东路 tional Hotel, 326, Huanshi Dong Lu (6260 District (3879 5229 3879 5339) 日本料理 its refreshing quality and coconut milk is often 368号花园酒店二楼 8999) 天都里印度餐厅，环市东路326号亚洲诚寿司，天河区体育西路101号维多利广场3楼 added for a creamy finish. 国际大酒店二层 Japan Fusion 102b-105, Pearl River City Nagoya 4/F, Tian Lun Garden, Jianshe Si Garden, Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Amaze Shop G15-16, Xingsheng Lu, Zhuji- Ashoka 47 Taojin Bei Lu (8349 0036 / Ma Lu, Yuexiu District (8356 3650) 水车屋 Tianhe District (3838 5477) 非常日本，天河 ang New Town, Tianhe District (3839 9938) 8349 0062) 阿苏克拉餐厅，淘金北路47号日韩料理，越秀区建设四马路天伦花园4楼区珠江新城华利路25号珠江都荟102b-10 泰赏, 天河区珠江新城兴盛路8号兴盛汇 Bombay Grill Cuisine of India No.2 Ai Guo Nadaman Japanese Restaurant 3-4/F, Gyu-zou Yakinku Restaurant 2/F, Guang Yi Banana Leaf 1)1/F, Broadcasting and Televi- Road, Overseas Chinese Village, (Opposite Shangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou, 1 Huizhan bldg, 34-38 Huale Lu (8360 2824) 牛藏， sion Hotel, 8 Luhu Lu (8359 7499); 2) 5/F, Holiday Inn City Centre Hotel Lobby ) Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8917 6448, ext 华乐路34-38号广怡大厦2楼 World Trade Centre, 371-375 Huanshi Dong Guangzhou, China(8359 4533) 孟买印度餐 6448) 滩万日本料理, 海珠区会展东路1号广州 Lu (8776 3738); 3) 2/F, Times Square, 28 厅，广州市环市东路华侨新村爱国路2号（假香格里拉大酒店3-4楼 I by Inagiku 5/F, W Guangzhou, 26 Xiancun Tianhe Bei Lu (3891 0728) 蕉叶风味屋，1) 日酒店正门对面) Lu, Zhujiang New Towm, Tianhe Dis- Nozomi 2/F, Nuova International Apart- 麓湖路8号广视宾馆首层；2) 环市东路371-375 号世贸大厦5楼；3)天河北路28号时代广场2楼 Bombay Talkies Indian and Thai trict(6680 7830) 稻菊日本料理,天河区珠江 ments, 1 Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town, 新城冼村路26号 Tianhe District (3826 2895) 天河区珠江新城 Restaurant/ Bar No. 14, right side of the Bangkok Bar Shop No. 10, 104 Xingsheng West Gate of Huanan Country Garden, Ying- 华利路1号新大厦国际公寓二楼 Ippudo Shop A027-28, No.2001, B1, Mall Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District bin Lu, Panyu (8456 7480) 番禺区迎宾路华 of the World, 89 Huacheng Dadao, Tianhe Red Lantern 1/F, Overseas Chinese Village, (3801 9391) 曼谷吧, 天河区珠江新城兴盛路南碧桂园碧华商业2街14号 District (3831 5513) 一风堂, 天河区花城大 2 Heping Lu, by Huanshi Dong Lu (8357 10号104铺 Bawarchi 150, Taojin Lu, Yuexiu District 道89号花城汇二期高德置地中商场B1楼2001 7065) 红灯笼日本料理居酒屋，环市东路华侨 CoolThai Shangri-La Hotel, 2/F, 1 Huizhan (8350 3265) 号A027-28铺新村和平路2号1楼我的印度大厨，越秀区淘金路150 Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8917 8888 ext. 号之4农贸市场下面 Japan Fusion 2/F, Metro Plaza, 358-378 Roku Roku G/F, Xiang Long Garden, 177 6450) opens after 6pm 香泰，海珠区会展东 Delhi Durbar A 227-240, 2/F, Gitic Com- Tianhe Bei Lu (3880 8118) 中森名菜日本料 Tianhe Bei Lu (2223 3066) 六绿，天河北路1号香格里拉酒店 mercial Center Hotel, 1Huangtian Zhi Jie, 理，天河北路358-378号都市华庭二楼路177号 Hot Basil Thai Cuisine 1)Shop G4-5, Lujing Lu (135 3556 3938/2212 8028) 洛 Kaiseki Japanese Restaurant 4/F, Lobby Sazunami 2/F Jianguo Hotel Guangzhou, 522, Huifu Dong Lu, Yuexiu District 奇印度餐厅, 越秀区麓景路黄田直街1-2号广信 No.2 , Chimelong Hotel, Panyu Dadao, 172 Linhe Zhong Lu (8393 6388-3628) 涟 (8330 2183) ; 2)2/F Unit 205, 75 Tianhe 商业中心2楼241-243铺 Panyu District (8478 6838 ext. 61488) 怀日本料理，林和中路172号建国酒店2楼 East Road, Tianhe District (8558 3988) 1)泰 Dream of India 83 Lujing Lu (8359 7121) 石料理日本餐厅，番禺区迎宾路长隆酒店二地道，越秀区惠福东路522号G4-5铺; 2) 广州天 Sushi Oh 1) Shop 1129-1, UU Park, Mall 麓景路83号号大堂4层河区天河东路75号二楼205铺 of the World, 89 Huacheng Dadao, Tianhe Indian Gate 172 Yi Cui Yuan, Jin Xiu Sheng Kasikiya Japanese Restaurant 2/A District (3832 5541); 2) 3/F, China Plaza, Soi 5 G/F, 1 Jianshe 6 Malu, Yuexiu Tai Yuan, Zhong Cun, Panyu (3477 2300) 马 Guotai Hotel, by Huanshi Dong Lu, Zhongshan San Lu, Yuexiu District (8364 District (8388 3821) 越秀区建设六马路1号赫那佳，番禺区钟村锦绣生态园倚翠苑172号 (13609777694) 日本炊家料理店，环市东 1039) 寿司皇，1) 天河区花城大道89号花城广誉海食街一楼路国宾馆2 场花城汇UUPARK美食中心1129-1号铺; 2) 越秀 Jewel of India 123,Huangpu Dadao Xi ( 区中山三路33号中华广场3楼 Tai Zhen Cow and Bridge Thai Restaurant 3846 6955 / 3846 5779) 天河区黄埔大道 Koyama Robatayaki Sushi 1) 4/F, Elec- 54 Shamian Dajie (8121 9988) 泰珍牛桥餐西123号 tronic Bldg., 403 Huanshi Dong Lu (8732 Umeya Japanese Restaurant 13, Heping 馆，沙面大街54号 2022); 2) 3F, Ping An Building, 150-160 Lu, Huaqiao Xin Cun, Huanshi Dong Lu, Kohinoor Restaurant & Bar 2/F, 23, Lujing Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3886 8038); Yuexiu District(020-8358 0407)梅屋-日本料 Tai Man Guan Thai Cuisine Shop 701, 7/F, Lu, Yuexiu District (6122 1808) 越秀区麓景 3) Shop 101, 1F, Time Square, 28 Tianhe 理,广州市越秀区环市东路华侨新村和平路13号 Tower North East, Teemall, 208 Tianhe Lu 路23号2楼 Bei Lu, Tianhe District (3882 1846) 小山日 (8559 1080; 8559 1800) 泰满贯，天河路208 本料理，1）环市东路403号电子大厦4楼；2） Xin Yu 3/F, Yue Xiu City Square,439 Dong- 号天河城东北塔7楼701号铺 Little india Indian & Nepalese Cuisine 天河区体育东路150-160号平安大厦3楼；3）天 feng Zhong Lu (8356 8666) 心鱼日本料理， Units 103-104 Edinburgh International 河区天河北路28号时代广场1楼101店越秀区东风中路439号越秀城市广场3楼C单元 VIETNAMESE Apartment ,No.2 huali Rd.Guangzhou ,China (3878 1353) 广州市珠江新城华利路2 Kumoi 72/F Four Seasons Hotel, 5 Zhu- Xiong Di Chuan 56, Liuyun Wu Jie, Tiyu Possibly one of the most vibrant cuisines in 号爱丁堡国际公寓103-104号铺 the world, Vietnamese food has a complexity of flavors and aromas. Various herbs, nuts and Punjabi Indian Cusine 2/F, Cathy Hotel, lime are used. 376, Huanshi Dong Lu (8382 4542 / 8382 4596) 本杰比印度料理，环市东路376号国泰 37°2 Gourmet and Gathering 523 Bingjiang 宾馆2楼 Dong Lu (3432 1922) 37度2 友会, 滨江东路523号 Taste of India 165 Taojin Lu (8350 7688 / 8357 2688) 印斯味餐馆酒廊，淘金路165号国 Basil French Vietnamese Restaurat 际大酒店二层 No.20 Haiming Lu A005, Up Zone Resi- dence Bldg., Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe INDONESIAN District (3831 2567) 金不换法越风味餐厅，天河区珠江新城海明路20号力迅上筑西 Pandan Indonesian Cuisine 1) No.16-19 , 区A005铺 Bldg. A, 475 Huanshi Dong Lu (8760 5258); Lemon House Vietnamese Cuisine 1) 1/F, 2) 1 Jianshe Liu Ma Lu (8376 5075) 香兰印 11 Jianshe Liu Ma Lu (8375 3600); 2) 511 尼餐厅，1) 环市东路475号A区16-19号; 2) 建设 Huifu Dong Lu (8318 9715) 越茗苑越式六马路一号(靠东风东路口) 美食，1) 建设六马路11号首层；2) 惠福东路511号 JAPANESE Lemon Leef 32 Dezheng Nan Lu (8381 Freshness is the main priority in Japanese 5981) 柠檬叶越南餐厅，德政南路32号 cuisine. Seafood is widely used and seasonal ingredients are often light and refreshing. Nha Trang Vietnamese Restaurant 201- 204, 2/F, 75 Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe Amanokawa 403B, 4/F, Citic Plaza, 233 District (3890 0282); 2) 2/F, Guangzhou Tianhe Bei Lu (8755 4411) 天之河日本料 Yijian Building, 3-7 Jianshe Liu Ma Lu (8373 6663). 芽莊越式料理, 1)天河区天河东路75号

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Vanda Shop 102, Huifeng Yuan, 8, Xin- Elaine’s Garden 107, Edinburgh Apartment, sheng Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3826 3481) District (3805 1018) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路伊涟咖啡红酒吧, 珠江新城华利路爱丁堡国际 8号汇峰苑102铺公寓107铺 OTHER ASIAN H2O 4/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, Xing'an Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe Dis- Add Pan Asian Restaurant 1/F, Crowne trict (3813 6688) H2O池畔吧，天河区珠江 Plaza Guangzhou Science City, 28 Ningcai 新城兴安路3号广州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店4楼 Lu, Central District, Science City (8880 0999) ADD泛亚自助餐厅, 广州科学城中心区 Happy Monk at the back of Yi’an Plaza, 凝彩路28号广州翡翠皇冠假日酒店一楼 Jianshe Wu Ma Lu (8376 5597) 建设五马路宜安广场后门 Hao Chi Restaurant 4/F, Crowne Plaza Guangzhou City Centre, 339 Huanshi Hub Lobby 1/F, Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Dong Lu (8363 8888 ext. (8363 8888 ext. Science City, 28 Ningcai Lu, Central District, 88321) 环市东路339号广州中心皇冠假日 Science City, Guangzhou (8880 0999) 汇点酒店四楼大堂吧，广州科学城中心区凝彩路28号广州翡翠皇冠假日酒店一楼 Penang Malaysian Fusion Restaurant Shop 49-51, 475 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu I'm Cafe 18/F, Building 18, Area 3, District, Guangzhou (8760 8599 )槟城马来 YangCheng Creative Industry Zone (3803 西亚餐厅，越秀区环市东路475号之三东都大 1404) 羊城创意产业园三区18栋18/F 世界1楼49-51号 Kafelaku Coffee 1) Shop 1516, 1/F, China Plaza, 33 Zhongshan San Lu, Yuexiu District CAFES (8373 8221); 2) Haiyue Lu, Tianhe District (3827 9021); 3) 1/F, Guangwu Hotel, 101 珠区阅江西路珠江琶醍啤酒文化艺术区B区09号南区C-02铺 107 Café Shop 107, 1 Tianhe Bei Jie, Tiyu of 603 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (8754 Xi Lu, Tianhe District (3880 0717) 107咖 4117) 4) Shop T104, Gate 5 Shopping Pacific Coffee 1) Shop A, South Gate, 1F CHINESE 啡，天河区体育西路天河北街1号107（中石 Mall, 353 Yunxiao Lu, Baiyun District (3607 Teemall, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District 化大厦后面） 6230); 5) Fortune Plaza, 116 Tiyu Dong Lu, (8558 8263). 2) Shop MU06, TaiKoo Hui Shopping Mall, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe CANTONESE 2 on 988 Café 2/F, Sofitel Guangzhou Tianhe District (3881 1325); 6) Shop B2, District (3868 2026/ 3868 2030); 3) Shop Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Popark, 63 Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District A15 (Lobby), G/F, 191 Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe Baiyuelou Cantonese Restaurant 4/F, Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext. 3304) (3891 1500); 7) G/F, Yi An Plaza, 33 Jian- 全 District. 4) Shop 103, G/F, Westmin Plaza, Crowne Plaza Guangzhou City Centre, 339 she Liu Ma Lu, Yuexiu District (8363 3371) Huanshi Dong Lu (8363 8888 ext. 88311) 日制餐厅，广州大道中988号广州圣丰索菲 48 Zhongshan Qi Lu, Liwan District (8132 特大酒店2楼猫屎咖啡, 1) 中山三路33号中华广场1楼西门环市东路339号广州中心皇冠假日酒店四楼 1516铺; 2) 天河区海月路(近海风路楼; 3) 天河路 9797); 5) Shop 103, East Hope Building, Arte Cafe 22, Huali Lu, Zhujiang New 603号之101号广武酒店1楼 4) 白云区云霄路自编 515 Dongfeng Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District Banquet Hall International 2/F White Swan Town, Tianhe District (38049719)广州市 353栋5号停机坪购物广场1楼T104铺; 5) 体育东 (8132 9797) 太平洋咖啡，1) 天河区天河路 Hotel, 1 Shamian Nan Jie (8188 6968- 天河区珠江新城华利路22号 www.arterestau- 路116号财富广场; 6) 林和中路63号东方宝泰B2 208号天河城购物中心第一层南门廊A号商铺;2) 30330) 宏图府, 沙面南街1号白天鹅宾馆2楼 rant.com 楼; 7) 建设六马路33号宜安广场1楼中庭天河区天河路383号太古汇商场MU06号铺; 3) 天河区体育西路191号一层自编号A15单元(写字楼 Bing Sheng Restaurant 1) 33 Dongxiao Alfresco 1/F, Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe, Kona Prince Shop EK-016, Fashion 大堂内); 4) 荔湾区中山七路48号西门口广场1楼 Lu (3428 6910) ; 2) 168 Tianhe Dong Lu (8751 8683) ; 3) 1-4/F Wufeng Hotel, 438 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District Tianhe Commercial Square, Tianhe District 103铺(近地铁西门口站D出口); 5) 越秀区东风中 Jiangnan Dadao Nan (8447 2844) 炳胜，1) (6683 3610) 林下轩，天河区林和西横路215 (8567 8851) 天河区体育中心时尚天河商业路515号东照大厦103铺东晓路33号；2) 天河东路168号；3) 江南大道南号广州天河新天希尔顿酒店首层广场EK-016 Seasonal Tastes 2/F, the Westin Guang- 438号五凤酒店1-4楼 Kui Yuan Cafe 9 Xuguyuan Lu, Yuexiu Dis- zhou, 6 Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District Aurora Café 1/F Tian Lun Garden, Jianshe Food Street 1/F, China Hotel, A Marriott Ho- trict (8765 9746) 逵园艺术馆，越秀区恤孤 (2826 6967) 知味西餐厅，天河区林和中路6 Si Ma Lu (next to Oggi) (8356 0733) 奥罗 tel , 122 Liuhua Lu (8666 6888 ext. 3156) 院路9号拉意式咖啡馆，建设四马路天伦花园首层号广州海航威斯汀酒店2楼食街, 流花路122号中国大酒店１楼

Art Café Times Museum, Times Rose Gar- Lavazza 1) G.T. Land Plaza, 8 Zhujiang Second Avenue 325, Yanjiang Zhong Lu Four Seasons 1/F,. China Hotel, A Marriott den III, Huangbian Bei Lu, Baiyun Dadao, Xi Lu, Tianhe District ; 2) Shop 14, G/F, (8365 3666) 湾畔西餐厅, 沿江中路325号 Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (8666 6888 ext. Baiyun District (2627 2363) 艺术+咖啡,白 OneLink Walk, 230-232 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe 3123) 四季, 流花路122号中国大酒店１楼云区白云大道黄边北路时代玫瑰园三期时代 District (3899 2863) 拉瓦萨咖啡馆, 1) 天河区 Sky Café 45/F Asian Hotel, 326 Huanshi 美术馆 www.timesmuseum.org 珠江西路8号高德置地夏商场; 2) 天河区天河路 Dong Lu (6128 8888-4583) 云顶阁，环市东 Hao Chi Gourmet Restaurant 2/F, Crowne 230-232号万菱汇1楼14铺路326号之一亚洲国际大酒店45楼 Plaza Guangzhou Science City, 28 Ningcai Café Bank 115 Tiyu Xi Heng Jie, Tianhe Lu, Central District, Science City (8880 Tapas Cafe & Restaurant 1, Qifu Huasha, 2, District (8569 4862) 班克咖啡，体育西横 Le Vila 1) No. 106 Edinburgh International 0999) 滋味馆, 广州科学城中心区凝彩路28号广 Mingyue Yi Lu, Yuexiu District (8739 8737) 街115号（近天河城） Apartment, No.2 Huali Lu, Zhujiang New 州翡翠皇冠假日酒店 2 楼 Town (3829 7059) 爱丁堡店，1) 珠江新城华越秀区明月一路2号祈福华夏1楼 Cafe Xperience 1) Shop 1-2, G/F 利路2号爱丁堡国际公寓106号； Hongmian Chinese Restaurant The Westin T Lounge & Bar 1/F Hilton Guangzhou Paco Business Hotel, 189 Longkou Xi Lu, Guangzhou, 6, Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe Dis- Tianhe, 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe Dis- Tianhe District (8754 9199/8758 2739); Maan Coffee Voka Street, 460 Tianhe Bei trict (2886 6868) 红棉中餐厅, 天河区林和中 trict (6683 3610) 天河区林和西横路215号广路6号广州海航威斯汀酒店4楼 2) No. 4, G/F Exhibition Center Building, Lu, Tianhe District (8751 7080) 漫咖啡, 天河区天河北路460号沃凯街州天河新天希尔顿酒店首层 108 Tiyu Dong Lu 西罗西咖啡吧, 1)龙口西路 Lai Heen 3/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, 189号柏高商务酒店首层1-2号铺; 2)体育东路 Mamamiya Café 5F,Guangzhou Book Cen- The Coffee Club 1) B101, Southern District, Xing'an Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe Dis- 108号创展中心首层4号 trict (3813 6688) tre,123 Tianhe Lu.(189 2513 7322) 玛玛迷 Central Plaza, 18 Jianshe Da Ma Lu, Yuexiu 丽轩中餐厅, 天河区珠江新 District (8302 2508); 2) G113-G114 shop 城兴安路3号广州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店3楼 Cafe Vivo G/F, B Section, Dehe Building, 亚咖啡, 天河路123号广州购书中心5楼 No.8 Xingsheng Road Zhu Jiang New Town, Yian Jie, Jiangwan Lu, Haizhu District Lai Wan Market 2/F, The Garden Hotel, 368 Mar-Tea-Ni Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich Tianhe District; 3) Shop 1013, Diwang (3435 1459)海珠区江湾路怡安街德和商务 Huanshi Dong Lu (8333 8989 ext.3922)荔 lobby, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe Plaza, Jiaochang Xi Lu, District 1）越秀区建楼B栋首层 (中海名都后面) 湾亭，环市东路368号花园酒店2楼 District (3883 8888 ext. 3301) 马天尼，广设大马路18号保利中环广场南区B101铺; 2) 天河 Cento G/F of Building No.1, Jianshe Liu 州大道中988号广州圣丰索菲特大酒店大堂区兴盛路8号113、114号铺（近保利心语花园; 3 Le Chinois 6/F, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, Ma Lu (8388 0471) 森特, 建设六马路1号后）越秀区较场西路26号地王广场1013号铺 www. 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe Dis-

栋1楼01号 coffeeclub.com trict (3883 8888 ext. 3342) 南粤宫，广州大 Mezomd Cafe Shop 112-116, the Canton 道中988号广州圣丰索菲特大酒店6楼 Ciabatta Restaurant Shop 109, Poly Place, Zhujiang New Town (3831 6227) 曼索 Vincent 1) Shop 105, Peace World Apart- ment, 29 Jianshe Si Ma Lu(8376 6162); Champagne Garden, 48-50 Huali Lu, 蒂, 珠江新城广粤天地112、116号铺 Mei Hua Chinese Restaurant 2/F, Crowne 2) G11, Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang New Town Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3803 Plaza Guangzhou Science City, 28 Ningcai Moment Cafe and Lounge No.28 Yu- (3839 9949) 乐啡, 1)建设四马路29号好世界 Lu, Central District, Science City (8880 8050) 天河区珠江新城华利路48-50号保利香 han Lu, Binjiang Dong Lu (8957 0311) 公寓首层105号铺; 2) 天河区兴盛路11号兴盛 0999) 香雪楼, 科学城中心区凝彩路28号广州翡槟花园109商铺涟漪，滨江东玉菡路28号珠江新岸公寓首层汇G11铺翠皇冠假日酒店2楼 Woju Café Shop 8, G/F, 122 Shiyouxin Ma People's Café (open 24 hours) 1) 1/F, 35 Peach Blossom Chinese Restaurant 3/F, Lu, Yuexiu District (180 2860 4535) 蜗居 DESSERT Jianshe Wu Ma Lu, Yuexiu District (8376 Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu (8333 咖啡自家烘焙工房, 越秀区寺右新马路122号 6677); 2) Shop 106-107, 8 Xingsheng Lu Tyan.D 8989 ext. 3316) 桃园馆中餐厅，环市东路368 1楼8号铺 Shop C-02, Zone South, Mall of (3805 1528); 3) B09, Party Pier, Yuejiang Xi the World, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe 号花园酒店3楼 District(3832 6506)天河区珠江新城花城汇 Dilettante Mocha Café 1) 34, Huali Lu, Lu, Haizhu District (3449 4172) 1) 建设五 Sui Xuan 5/F Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe, Zhujiang New Town (3838 3325); 2) 2/F, 马路35号大院一楼; 2) 兴盛路8号106-107铺; 3) 海 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District (6683 SINOPEC Bldg., 191 Tiyu Xi Lu (3892 3666/3668) 天河区林和西横路215号广州天河

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Sunloft 1/F, 1 Jianshe Liu Ma Lu, Yuexiu Terrace Restaurant 4/F, Dong Jun Excelsior District (8388 1840) FEBRUARY 13 THU Erotic but not vulgar, it will hold you 上楼茶点，越秀区建设 Towers,8-12 Zhongshan Ba Lu (8172 4252 riveted from start to finish. 六马路1号后幢1层 / 8172 2279) 阳台西餐厅,中山八路8-12号东浚荔景苑4楼 The China Club G/F, Hilton Guangzhou Bai- yun, 515-517, Yuncheng Dong Lu, Baiyun FEBRUARY 21-22 District (6667 8085) 酌宴府，白云区云城东 TURKISH 路广州白云万达希尔顿酒店一楼 FRI-SAT Bosphorus Restaurant 1) Shop 9 Zhaoqing Dance: Trisha Brown Dance Company, The Peach Blossom 3/F, The Garden Bldg., 304 Huanshi Zhong Lu (8356 3578 / 8pm, HKD75-400. Lyric Theatre, The Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu (8333 8989 8356 3753) 2) 1 Jianshe Liu Ma Lu, Yuexiu Hong Kong Academy for Performing ext.3316)桃园馆，环市东路368号花园酒店3楼 District (8376 7644) 铂斯土耳其餐厅，1) 环市中路304号肇庆大厦9号铺; 2) 越秀区建设六 Arts (www.hkticketing.com) The China Spice 2/F, Four Points by Shera- 马路1号2楼 Born in 1936 in America, Trisha ton Guangzhou, Dongpu, 1 Jingying Lu, Brown is a talented postmodern Huicai Lu, Dongpu (3211 0705) 聚味轩, 东 Istanbul Turkish Restaurant 2/F, Dong Hai choreographer and a restless dancer. 圃汇彩路菁映路1号广州东圃合景福朋喜来 Bldg., 318 Huanshi Dong Lu (8359 6767) 登酒店2楼伊斯坦布尔土耳其烧烤屋，环市东路318号东 Having created over 100 works, she 海大厦2楼 has received international fame and The Penthouse 22/F, Grand Hyatt Guang- Concert: Avril Lavigne, 8pm, HKD580- numerous honors, including a Bessie zhou, 12 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Ottoman Turkish 475 Huanshi Dong Lu 780. AsidWorld-Expo (www.hkticket- Lifetime Achievement Award. During Town, Tianhe District (8396 1234-3398) 空 (8760 1227) 奥斯蔓，环市东路475号 ing.com) 中花园，天河区珠江新城珠江西路12号富力君 this two-day show, some of her iconic 悦大酒店22楼 Sultan Restaurant Turkish BBQ 1/F - Last November saw the release of Avril works, including Rogus (2011), Set 3/F, 367 Huanshi Dong Lu, Between Baiyun Lavigne’s fifth studio album since the and Reset (1983) and If You Couldn’t Woo’s Hong Kong Cuisine Shop 103-107, Hotel and Friendship Store (8349 4170, 8349 4171) punk-rock princess first came on the See Me (1944), will be brought to the B1/F, 75 Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District 托普卡皮土耳其烧烤餐厅，环市 scene with Let Go in 2002. This month, (8757 0062) 吴係茶餐厅，天河区天河东路东路367号1-3楼(白云宾馆与友谊商店夹位处) Hong Kong stage by her gifted dance 75号B1楼103-107 the Canadian sensation will be show- troupe. WESTERN casing her latest singles, like ‘Here’s To Yan Yu 4/F, W Guangzhou, 26 Xiancun Lu, Never Growing Up’ and ‘Rock N Roll,’ Zhujiang New Towm, Tianhe District(6680 BAKERY & DESSERT alongside signature songs such as FEBRUARY 22 SAT 7828) 宴遇中餐厅,天河区珠江新城冼村路26号 ‘Complicated’ and ‘Sk8er Boi.’ Expect Yu Yue Heen 71/F, 5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhuji- Awfully Chocolate M50, TaiKoo Hui an exciting evening with Avril’s gusty ang New Town, Tianhe District (8883 3371) Shopping Mall, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe and powerful performance. 愉粤轩，天河区珠江新城珠江西路5号广州四 District 天河路383号太古汇M50 www. 季酒店71楼 awfullychocolate.com FEBRUARY 16 SUN Yue Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel, 208 Tianhe Cheris 1 Jianshe Liu Ma Lu Lu, Tianhe District (6668 8888) 采悦轩，天 (83765086) 建设六马路1号 Concert: Wind Quintet, 3pm, HKD150- 河区天河路粤海喜来登酒店 400. Concert Hall, The Hong Kong Chloe’s Business Street, Phase 1, Academy for Performing Arts (www. Yue Chinese Restaurant Sheraton Guang- Global Villa, Yingbin Lu, Panyu District (www.cholesbakery.cn) 番禺区迎宾大道 hkticketing.com) zhou Huadu Resort, Sky Villa, Northeast Shanqian Dadao, Huadu District (3695 锦绣香江花城超市 As one of Australia’s premier chamber 3705) 采悦轩中餐厅, 花都区山前大道东段北 music groups, the Chambermaids have 侧天湖峰境园广州花都合景喜来登度假酒店 Cornucopia Ice Cream Master Xiadu promoted wind instruments to the Lu, Haizhu District (French/English: world. In February, the group’s excel- FUSION 139 2894 2789; Chinese/English: 136 0964 0604) 海珠区下渡路64号 lent musicians will perform on the Ant Kitchen E8-106, SILO Creative Community, flute, clarinet, bassoon, French horn Dessert Kitchen Shop A028, 4/F, Original Element Fashion Design Center, 63 and hosepipe horn in Hong Kong. A Xizeng Lu, Liwan District (6680 9228 / 6660 Grandview Mall, 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe wide-ranging repertoire will be played, 8815) 蚁工房, 荔湾区西增路63号原创元素创意 District (8550 5933) 甜品工房，天河区 from Disney’s Aladdin to an Australian 园E8-106号铺天河路228号正佳广场4楼A028号铺 wind quintet by Elena Kats-Chernin, Aussino Wine & Dine 37-39, Huaxia Lu, Zhuji- Emmaus Bakery 1 Congyun Lu, Baiyun from Pirates of the Caribbean to ang New Town (3883 9233) 富隆酒膳, 珠江新城 District (opposite Poly Hotel) (3663 klezmer folk music. 华夏路37-39号(星汇园首层商铺) 5171 / [email protected]) 麦子烘焙， Party: Ichiban Future Ragga, 9pm- 白云区从云路1号商铺（保利山庄酒店的 Foods 1/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, Xing’an 对面） FEBRUARY 18 TUE 3am, HKD200. XXX Gallery,Sheung Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3813 Concert: Sunidhi Chauhan, 7.30pm, Wan (158 1383 8351) 6688) 天河区珠江新城兴安路3号广州富力丽思 Fine Foods 1) No. 009, G/F, Popark, 卡尔顿酒店1楼 Guangzhou East Station (6288 6040); HKD500-1,800. HKCEC – Hall 5G, A party highlighting Japanese DJs. Part 2 Style Sound from Tokyo, Bunbun 2) 133 Huasui Lu, Zhujiang New Town Harbour Road entrance (www.hkticket- Four Seas International House A2 Wanbo Cen- (3804 9429); 3) No.1of 23, Jianshe Si the MC from Osaka and Akasha from ter, Yingbin Lu, Panyu (3482 2266) ing.com) 四海一家, 番 Ma Lu, Yuexiu District (8356 1245); 4) 禺迎宾路万博中心A2 Born in 1984 and singing since the Okinawa will play reggae, drum and No.301(1), Business and Food Center, bass, dub and jungle. For party-lovers, Fisherman Wharf, Riverside Garden, age of 4, Sunidhi Chauhan is one MIDDLE EASTERN of the leading female vocalists on this is one not to be missed. Panyu (3452 0968) 1) 火车东站东方宝 Bollywood’a music scene. Her power- 泰首层009铺；2）天河区珠江新城华穗路 1001 Nights 899 Jiefang Bei Lu (3618 133号； 3）天河北路460号沃凯商业街119 ful, husky voice and excellent com- FEBRUARY 28 FRI 2280) 一千零一夜，解放北路899号铺 (8558 3622); 4) 越秀区建设四马路23号 mand of many Indian dialects have as- 之一；5）番禺丽江花园渔人码头三楼301 Concert: Hyeyoon Park and Florian Chicken Express 11 Jianshe Liu Ma sisted her in achieving national fame. （1） Uhlg Violin and Piano Recital, Lu, Yuexiu District (8376 5379) 快快基, 越 This month will see this Indian diva’s 8.15pm, HKD105-320. The Hong Kong 秀区建设六马路11号 first Hong Kong concert, during which L-Art Shop 105, 27 Huali Lu, Zhujiang Jockey Club Amphitheatre, The Hong New Town (3726 8565) 艺术之上，天河 Kan Zaman 98 Taojin Dong Lu. 淘金东 her hit songs, including ‘Ruki Ruki thi 区珠江新城华利路27号105号铺 Kong Academy for Performing Arts 路 98号. Zindagi’, ‘Chhaliya’ and ‘Race Saanson (www.hkticketing.com) Isabella Designer Cake 53 Judenan Ki’ will be performed. Prepare yourself Maedah 272 Huanshi Zhong Lu (8354 Making her orchestral debut at the Lu, Haizhu District (8956 7567) Isa- to be blown away by the finger-tapping age of 9, 21-year-old Hyeyoon Park 3701) 玛依达，环市中路272号(陶瓷大厦前) Indian music. bella 创意蛋糕，海珠区聚德南路53号. is arguably the most promising vio- Olala 1/F, Guangzhou Yi Jian Building, [email protected]. linist in Korean classical music. The Jian She Liu Ma Lu (8373 6526/8373 Mar-Tea-Ni Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich youngest ever winner of the ARD 6860) 建设六马路广州一建大厦1楼 FEBRUARY 18-27 lobby, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, International Music Competition, she Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext. 3301) TUE-THU Salam International Restaurant 6/F, Asia is a sought-after soloist who to date 马天尼, 广州大道中988号广州圣丰索菲特 Theatre: Mies Julie, 3pm and 7.45pm, International Hotel, 326 Huanshi Dong Lu, has cooperated with many well-known 大酒店大堂 HKD110-480. Drama Theatre, The Hong orchestras, including the Bavarian Yuexiu District (4007778440 )塞俩目国际 Kong Academy for Performing Arts 饭店, 越秀区环市东路326号亚洲国际大酒店6 Perma Shop36 Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu Radio Symphony Orchestra, the NDR 楼(近建设大马路) (www.hkticketing.com) Symphony Orchestra Hamburg and the District（8380 7050）朴门面包工房，广州市越秀区建设五马路36号 Written and directed by South African Symphony Orchestra of the Mariinsky director Yael Farbel, Mies Julie is SYRIAN Theatre, St. Petersburg. Joining Park Saveur de Normandie Shop 102, 94 a South African version of August at her Hong Kong debut is notable Orient Palace Northern side, G/F, 875 Ren- Tianhe Nan Yi Lu, Tianhe District Strindberg’s 1888 drama Miss Julie. German pianist Florian Uhig. The two min Bei Lu (beside Guangdong Art Institute) (3734 3052) 纱华诺曼底, 天河区天河南 (8136 2438 / 8136 2439) 芳廷餐厅，人民 Relocating the play to the post-apart- will play violin sonatas by Johann 一路94号102 heid period, it tells a story of a black 北路875号首层(广东画院侧) Sebastian Bach and César Franck and The Mandarin Cake Shop Mandarin farm laborer and his white master’s Shami House 2/F, Zhao Qing Da Sha, 304 the first of Schumann’s three violin Oriental, Guangzhou, 389 Tianhe Lu, daughter, centering on the couple’s sonatas. Huanshi Zhong Lu (8355 3012 / 8355 battles over power, sexuality and race.

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Both Taverns offer an exten- Noble Café 5/F, IFP Plaza, 8 Huaxia Lu, Haoyuan Diyi Ju, 168 Dongcheng Nan Lu, sive menu of western favorites, and dif- Zhujiang New Town (3833 6168) 贵仕法式餐 Dongguan (0769 2339 6499) 邦奴意大利餐 ferent theme nights through out the 饮, 珠江新城华夏路8号合景国际金融广场5楼 ( 厅, 1) 建设六马路宜安广场3楼；2) 东莞市东城 whole week, also with wholesome sub- 近广州歌剧院). 南路168号新世界豪圆第一居A7号 stantial fare. It maybe the best place to meet and the place to be in the Guang- Orient Express French Restaurant Bldg.1,1 Caffe Mondo 72/F, Four Seasons Hotel 5 zhou to relax and meet up with your Shamian Bei Jie (8121 8882) 车卡, 沙面北街 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe friends to raise a glass or two! 1) Poly 1号之一火车头 District (8883 3373) 意珍，天河区珠江新城 108, 6 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang New Town 珠江西路5号广州四季酒店72楼 (8550 3038); 2) The right side of the Paris Jie No.110 Bao Lin Yuan, Huajiu Lu, front gate of the South China Country Zhujiang New Town (3804 9767). www. 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Across the road from Chime- 8159); 2) Shop 17,Clifford food court, Clif- Limoni 3/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, long Theme Park. (135 6023 1914); 2) ford estate, Panyu District (8471 1040) 半岛 Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe West Section, Bao Lin Yuan, Huaxun Jie District (3813 6688) 意轩, 天河区珠江新城

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02 兴安路3号广州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店3楼号; 3）天河区珠江新城兴盛路11号兴盛汇G5 Milan 2/F, East Railway Station (opposite of RUSSIAN GZ-Kowloon Ticket Box)(6130 0331) 米兰西 Center to Sai Van Lake Square (www. 餐厅, 天河东站2楼(广九售票处对面） Arbat Restaurant G6 shop, XING SHENG MARCH 1 SAT macautourism.gov.mo) HUI, No.17, Xing Sheng Road, Zhujiang Milan 98 20 Guigang Yi Ma Lu, Yuexiu The Ultimate Fighting Championship A dazzling float parade will be held New Town, Tianhe District (metro station District (3761 4015) 米兰98，越秀区龟岗 China Finale, 6pm, MOP280-4,680. Liede, Exit D) (3847 9186) 天河区珠江新城 on February 2 in Macau as part of 一马路20号 CotaiArena, The Venetian Macau Chinese New Year celebrations. The 兴盛路兴盛汇17号G6铺 (www.cotaiticketing.com) parade will start from the Macau Milano’s 3-103 Xincheng Bei Jie, Tianhe Ukrainian Restaurant 20 Taihe The Ultimate Fighting Championship Science Center, passing through the Dong Lu (3881 0594) 米兰意大利西餐厅，天 Gang, Yuexiu District (6120 7070) 卡利娜 returns to China again and this time it’s Av. Dr. Sun Yatsen, and arrive at Sai 河东路信诚北街3号103铺餐厅，越秀区太和岗20号 taking place at the CotaiArena in the Van Lake Square, where a special OGGI Trattoria & Pizzeria 1) 1 Tiyu Venetian Macau, headlined by South stage has been built for live perfor- Dong Lu, Tianhe District (by Huangpu OTHER WESTERN Korean MMA pioneer Kim Dong Hyun DaDao) (8751 5882); 2) Shop 106, the Can- mance. Following the parade will be a Alfresco, Langham Place, Guangzhou, ton Place, Qingfeng Jie, Zhujiang New Town and England’s John Hathaway. Besides spectacular fireworks display. 638 Xingang Dong Lu, Haizhu District, the Kim-Hathaway main event, the (3862 0357/3862 0240) 卡布里西餐厅，1) Guangzhou (020-8916 3388) 广州市海珠 evening also stars UFC star and former 天河区体育东路1号 (近黄埔大道); 2) 珠江新城区新港东路638号清风街广粤天地106 www.oggirestaurant.com Strikeforce Middleweight champ Cung ALL MONTH Exhibition: Hong Kong & Macau Chois Café 102A, 1/F, ParknShop, 561 Le (mentor and Chief Coach), UFC’s Prego 40/F, Westin Guangzhou, 6 Linhe Illustrations, 10am-5pm (closed on Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou first Chinese fighter Zhang Tiequan Zhong Lu (2826 6968), opens after 5.30pm (8523 8363) 广州市天河区天河北路561号 and China’s mixed martial arts legend Mondays), MOP5 (free on Sundays 林和中路6号广州天誉威斯汀酒店40层百佳购物广场1楼102A Ao Hailin. and public holidays). Macau Museum of Art (www.mam.gov.mo) Sa Mesa 1) Shop 123, Poly Xinyu Garden, Element Fresh Shop L302, TaiKoo Hui, In order to promote local illustra- 31 Xingguo Lu, Zhujiang New Town (134 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 1119 7897); 2) Tianlun Garden, Jianshe Si 8506) 新元素, 天河区天河路383号太古汇 FEBRUARY 28 – tion industry and encourage more Ma Lu (8356 1440); 2)Xingchen Building, 广场L302店 MARCH 2 FRI-SUN young talents to show their creativity 53 Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3825 through sketches and doodles, the 8467) 1) 天河区珠江新城华利路53号星辰大 2 on 988 All Day Dining 2/F, Sofitel Macau Museum of Art has organized 厦; 2)天河区珠江新城兴国路31号保利心语花 Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888 园123号铺 an exhibition that brings together ext. 3304) 全日制餐厅，广州大道中988号广 75 pieces from 10 Hong Kong and The Italian Restaurant 3/F, East Tower, 州圣丰索菲特大酒店2楼 Macau illustrators. Created by artists Zhujiang Bldg., 360 Huanshi Dong Lu (8386 37°2 1) Booth 10-14, Lanse Kangyuan, with different careers, education and 3840) www.xiaojiefengqing.com 小街风情， Mingkang Jie, Binjiang Dong Lu (8414 cultural backgrounds, works exhibited 环市东路360号珠江大厦东座3楼 0480); 2) G/F, No.29 Tianshou Lu (3832 are highly diversified, with distinct, 4725) 1) 滨江东路蓝色康园明康街10-14号 Tomatoes Pizzeria 1) Guangzhou Yijian 铺; 2) 天寿路29号地下 thought-provoking styles. Building, No. 3 & 7 Jianshe Liu Ma Lu, Yuexiu District (8768 6696); 2) 107 Bao Ye Bocca Café No. 110 Shop, T25 Building, Exhibition: Neo-Idolatry by Yue Yuan, Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3804 Central Park-view, Haifeng Lu, Zhujiang Minjun, 10am-5pm (closed on 9551); 3) G5, 11 Xingshang Lu, Zhujiang New Town (8759 1558) 珠江新城海风路凯 Mondays, until Feb 16), MOP5 (free New Town (3839 9523) 1）建设六马路3,7号旋新世界T25栋110铺广州一建大厦；2）珠江新城华就路宝业园107 on Sundays and public holidays). 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Currently based in Beijing, Yue Commercial Association in Macau, LATIN AMERICAN Lu, Huanshi Dong Lu (6122 3141) 响泉咖 was named one of the People who Asian Wedding Celebration Expo 啡厅, 环市东路光明路28号假日酒店 Mattered by Time magazine in 2007 – gathers the most representative Latina Restaurant 1) 3/F, Wing Kin Square, he was the only Chinese person and 29-31 Jianshe Liu Ma Lu (8331 9118); 2) Café Veranda 2/F, China Hotel, A Mar- wedding-planning companies from riott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (8666 6888 the only artist among all the recog- 4/F, Grandview Plaza, 228 Tianhe Lu (3833 Macau, Hong Kong, Taiwan and other ext. 3248) 丽廊咖啡厅, 流花路122号中国 nized individuals. His works are well 0052) ; 拉丁餐厅, 1) 建设六马路29-31号荣建 regions in South Asia. Besides provid- 大酒店2楼 known for a laughing, bald-headed 大厦3楼；2) 天河路228号正佳广场4楼； ing up-to-date wedding information, character, which he calls “idol”. 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Red Wall Elysees Cafe & Bar Shop 2-4, The Lounge 1/F, Four Points by Sheraton G/F, Building A2, Metro World, 25 Huali Guangzhou, Dongpu, 1 Jingying Lu, Huicai Lu, Zhujiang New Town (3838 5481) 红墙 Lu, Dongpu (3211 0888) 东圃汇彩路菁映路1 丽舍咖啡酒廊, 珠江新城华利路25号珠江都荟号广州东圃合景福朋喜来登酒店1楼 A2栋首层2-4 The Paddy Field 1) Booth 1A, 1/F, Sapphire Lounge 4/F, China Hotel, A Mar- Central Plaza, 38 Huale Lu (8360 1379); 2) riott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (8666 6888 ext. 4/F, Oakwood Premier Guangzhou, 28 Tiyu 3450) 马天尼吧, 流花路122号中国大酒店4楼 Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8398 6181) 田野 S Club 5/F, Yihe Hotel, Huanshi Dong Lu, 西餐厅, 1) 华乐路38号广怡大厦1楼1A; 2) 天河区 Yuexiu District (180 2808 6606) 广州市越体育东路28号广州方圆奥克伍德豪景秀区环市东路颐和商务酒店五楼 True Color 276 Yanjiang Zhong Lu, Yuexiu

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