Shanghai

CentreMay/June 2009

Time to travel Book your next holiday at Shanghai Centre Great Escapes Shanghai Centre Talk Summer time and the living is easy, as soulful Nina Simone once sang, but, Dear Residents and Tenants, as anyone whose sweltered through a Shanghai summer will tell you, the First of all, thank you Alex for giving me this opportunity to introduce myself and our department! I am Benjamin Kam city’s 20 million people and towering and for the past 8 years I have taken on the role of Finance Director of Shanghai Centre. I don’t want to bore your too much monolithic skyscrapers turn the with details of what we do in the finance department but sufficient to say that the main part of our job is to collect rents and downtown of Shanghai into an urban keep the operation running smoothly with our payments. When you come to our department’s window of the world – the oven. Residents of Shanghai Centre cashier office to pay your bills, you can look for me or our staff. We will be glad to explain any questions that you may have wishing to escape the all encompassing on your invoice or statement. Over the years we found many of the new arrivals in China may find the China banking sys- humidity are in luck, however, as right tem different than what they are used to. If you have banking questions you can also let us know. Our staff is happy to guide on their very doorstep are some you through the labyrinth of the local banking system! experts in the field of travel. Here to give us the lowdown The summer is just around the corner. With the temperatures heating up you can enjoy refreshing drinks at The Portman Ritz- on their respective countries Benjamin Kam Carlton Shanghais' newest outlet “Chill”. It is located behind our newly completed water feature in front of the motor court. are some of the airlines located Finance Director Also, there is a brand new pool bar menu available for you and your family while taking a refreshing dip in the pool or working in the Shanghai Centre. on your tan. If you would like to invite friends over to barbeque or relax under the sun why not try our charcoal BBQ on the east side of the terrace garden. As an alternative you can also practice your teppanyaki skills on the electric grill located on the To Russia With Love west side of the terrace garden. You can book either one of the venues by calling the Customer Service Department. To the north of China is Russia, the great and, to some extent mysterious, May is the time for our Annual Golf Tournament and this year we have selected the East Ocean Golf course in Taicang! A landmass that spans two continents. few of our residents and me tested it out recently. The course condition is perfect, nice green with true roll. Can’t blame Yuri Guqin, General Manager of the ground if your putt does not sink! As a true hacker in golf I would like to advise all the participants to bring a lot of golf Aeroflot Russian Airlines, the Russian balls. The course is narrow and has no recoveries as there are plenty of OB and water hazards. The course is challenging and national carrier, enthusiastically states his I am eying on the lucky draw prizes only! As usual our sponsors have been generous and we will have plenty of prizes. Be case for his home country. Russia has a sure to join us! I am looking forward to a great golf day with you! long and colourful past, from Tsarist Russia through to the Communist period, and has always written its history large on the world stage, and, says Guqin, “the World Heritage List has 23 historical monuments which are situated in Russia.” , the country’s capital, has perhaps some of the most iconic, such as the Red Message from Vivian Square, one of the most famous city squares in the world. Opposite this is The Kremlin, the former レジデントの皆様 palace of Russian royalty and now residence of the Time Russian President, and St. Basil’s Cathedral, whose beautiful striped, onion-shaped domes make it one 初夏の爽やかな風を楽しむころとなりまして、皆様がお元気ですか。 of the most distinctive buildings in the world.

上海商城ショートタームステイ年末年始キャンペーンがご好評を頂き、感謝致しま Away from the cities, the endless steppes す。また、夏のキャンペーンがそろそろ始まります。2009年6月1日から2009年8月 popularized in Russia literature are breathtaking, some of theto country’s traditional fare.Travel “There will Nippon Airways Office in Shanghai Centre was 31日まで、上海商城ショートタームステイをご予約頂くと、宿泊料金が30%オフー but Guqin reminds not to leave without sampling be pirozhki (savoury Russian pies that are often keen to pitch her country. “Japan is not far from でご利用頂けます。是非、この機会にショートタームステイをご利用下さい。詳細は filled with beef and onion),” reminisces Guqin, Shanghai, only about three hour’s flight time,” 上海商城リース部（Sally Qi）までお問い合わせください。(TEL:6279-8665) “and syrniki (a sort of cheese pancake served with she says, noting that Japanese culture and fashion Russia a sweet condiment).” He also recommends that are very influential in Shanghai and China as a バーベキューに最適なシーズンがやってきました。上海商城主催のバーベキューパー visitors from China sample the Russian version whole. She would recommend visitors to go to the of a dumpling called a pelmeni, which is usually northern island of Hokkaido, saying “It is a beautiful Vivian Zhang ティーは6月初旬に開催予定です。爽やかな風が吹くなか、おいしい料理を召し上が Leasing Executive れば夏の気分を十分楽しんでいただけると思います。また、お子様向けのサマーキャ stuffed with meat and vegetables and seasoned with place. You can go skiing and bathe in hot springs black pepper and onion. in winter and go on a lavender tour in summer.” ンプは6月下旬に始まりますので、豊富多彩なイベントやクラスを用意しております The island is famous for its flowers and the months ので、楽しい夏休みをお過ごし下さい。 Visitors to Russia on May 9 can experience ‘Victory of May and June sees Hokkaido’s hills and fields Day’, when the entire country celebrates the victory carpeted in purple lavender flowers. また皆様から上海商城へのご意見、ご要望もお待ちしております。 over Nazi Germany in WWII through numerous military parades. Aside from the bombastic In Wu Yi’s opinion, Japan’s most attractive qualities 上海商城 リース部 celebrations, May and June are particularly good are the natural beauty of its scenery and the quality times to visit Russia, as the country, often viewed as and taste of its food, because, as she says, “you being in a perpetual winter, has particularly hot and can enjoy both with your eyes and your mouth.” sunny weather at this time. Japan’s cuisine is legendary, with surpassing last year in terms of three-starred Michelin Shanghai Centre Management Office Suite 710, 1376 Nanjing Rd. West, Shanghai 200040 China Tel: 6279 8600 Fax: 6279 8610 Now to Japan restaurants, and the range of options from sashimi Kurt Sigouin Property Services Director Tel: 6279 8600 ext 6759 / Jenny Jiang Customer Service Manager Tel: 6279 8600 ext 6627 Closer to home, geographically and culturally, is and sushi, through to teppanyaki and yakitori, are Tomoko Ueno Japanese Customer Relations Manager Tel: 6279 8600 ext 6678 /Alex De Ceuster Marketing Director Tel: 6279 8600 ext 6615 Please direct all enquiries to [email protected] Japan and Wu Yi, Passenger Sales Manger at the as diverse as they are delicious. The seafood in

Shanghai Centre May|June PRODUCTION Joseph Jones Editor / Tiger Hu Art Director / Samuel Zhang Product Manager 3 Kidstuff

Japan Turkey Philippines

particular, unsurprisingly perhaps given Japan is for CNY 9,800 for eight days stay including tax and 7 Little Pig(let)s A Night at the Movies an island, is especially fine although the prices do accommodation at a 4-star hotel. You will have to visit Going to school is fun… definitely at Friday evenings are now marked on the residents’ calendar as Kids’ Movie Centre News tend to reflect this. a travel agent or book online, however, as the office in the Shanghai Centre Preschool! Night! Young and old get together for a movie screening at the Resident Shanghai Centre does not handle tour groups but does Lounge and the hungry ones can even book a specially designed set –menu New Resident Lounge Residents of Shanghai Centre can get tourist do individual tickets and can provide information. Seven kids of the Butterfly class from Tables Restaurant. Just before the start of the summer, we will information and experience the renowned brought the story of the Little Pigs have a new resident lounge on the 8th floor of Japanese customer service at the counter of the and the Big Bad Wolf back to life New Arts program the West apartment Tower! Our newly fitted- Tropical Philippines out lounge will be right around the corner Nippon Airways Office. The airline is offering a Sometimes we just want to escape city life and during their first ever performance on Masques designing, portrait drawing and paper mache are just some of the of our current Reading Room. The spacious summer promotion called HAYAWARI 21 from Gerard O. Panga, Tourism Attaché at the Philippine the big stage in the Shanghai Centre creative activities taught during the bi-weekly art-class at Shanghai Centre. All room with comfortable sofas, huge tv, bar and 15 May to 30 June 2009, where, if you buy the Tourism Office in Shanghai Centre, believes Theatre. A big thank you to Miss kids six and up are invited to join. conference table will be ideal for meetings, ticket 21 days before departure, you receive a prize. that the Philippines, the closest tropical country Christy for the art-direction and Miss mini-parties and private events. In addition, a roundtrip economy ticket to Tokyo destination to China, is just that. Panga estimates Lily for designing the stage props! For more info, please contact the Marketing Department at ext. 6621 For more information and booking, please call is CNY 3,500, to is CNY 2,500, and to that four or five hours after leaving Shanghai, you the Marketing Department at ext. 6621. is CNY 2,300, plus tax. can be “checked in already at a hotel, having a spa, or gearing up for a round of golf or shopping.” Hearty Breakfast at CPK! This makes even a weekend city escape to the We have added some more variety to your Turkish Delight breakfast selection at Shanghai Centre! The bridge between Europe and Asia, East and West, Philippines potentially doable, particularly given Start your day with a hearty and wholesome Turkey has captivated hearts and imaginations since the the good purchasing power visitors from China Event Schedule breakfast at California Pizza Kitchen (CPK). time of the Ottoman Empire. The General Manger of now with American Dollars and Chinese RMB Now CPK breakfast sets start from as low Turkish Airlines, Shanghai Office, Gayret Yüksel, believes having good exchange value against the Peso. Regular Events - as RMB25. During May and June all SC that it is this distinct identity in culture, architecture and Residents Only residents can benefit a ‘buy one get one free’ May 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 10:00 am - 12:30 pm 6:00 am - 3:30 pm breakfast set promotion! history that makes Turkey a fascinating place to visit. An archipelago of 7,107 islands, there are predictably Charity Drive Farmers' Market Annual Golf Monday 9:30 - 10:30 am a lot of choices, from beach holidays and island West Office Tower Exhibition Plaza Tournament Yoga Class For more info, please contact Sheila at ext. 8032 May and June are particularly pleasant times, with hopping adventures, to some of the world’s best Suite 822 Open to public East Sea Golf & Country Club Aerobics Room, Ritz-Carlton Health Club warm weather and sea breezes coming off both scuba diving sites. The white sands of Boracay’s Open to public Residents only Residents Only “Chill”-out at the Exhibition Plaza Relax over a coffee or frozen drink at “Chill”, the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas. Turkey, says beautiful beaches are a popular destination for 16 17 24 Thursday 5:00 - 6:00 pm the latest addition to The Portman Ritz- Yüksel, and the beaches on the Mediterranean those looking to relax, while the more active can Soccer practice Carlton, Shanghai f&b outlets at the Shanghai coastline are a particularly popular destination engage in water sports, golf, shopping, island tours, 8th floor, Recreation Area Centre! This hip al-fresco café is located at the for honeymooners. For those in search of a more fishing, and bar hopping. Panga’s inside tip for those Residents Kids Only Exhibition Plaza, right behind the fountain. 4:30 - 5:30 pm 5:30 - 8:30 pm 10:00 - 11:30 am cultural vacation though, Istanbul, one of the world’s seeking solitude is to head to the resorts on the Jun Daily operating hours from 6:30am to 7:00pm Children's Day Summer BBQ Party Coffee Morning Friday 9:30 - 10:30 am great historical cities, has some wonderful places of tips of Boracay Island and recommends the newly for take away; outdoor seating is available from Kids' Club Garden Terrace Resident Lounge, Pilates Class 7:00am to 7:00pm. interest. Highlights include the Tokapi Palace of the opened and luxurious Shangri-la Boracay Resort. Residents' kids only Residents only Suite 2407, West Tower Aerobics Room, Ritz-Carlton Health Club For more info, please contact Chill at ext. 6003. Ottoman Sultans and the Sultan Ahmet Mosque, Residents only Residents Only also known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles The Philippines is an overwhelmingly Catholic 7 9 1 Friday 5:30 - 7:00 pm Canada Day Celebrations at that adorn the interior. country and the month of May is known as a fiesta Movie Night (bi-weekly) Shanghai Centre month. Celebrations for town saints can be found all To celebrate Canada’s 142nd birthday, Resident Lounge, Suite 2407, West Tower CanCham has chosen Shanghai Centre as its Turkey’s cuisine is, just like the country, a product over the country, says Panga, and especially in Quezon Resident Kids Only venue for the largest Canadian community of Asian, Middle Eastern and European cultures. Province for the Pahiyas festival where the town folks 10:00 am - 12:30 pm 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday 11:00 -12:00 am event in Shanghai! Take part of the carnival Yüksel insists that travellers in Turkey try some of the parade their agricultural goods on carts pulled by Farmers' Market Summer Camp Starts Soccer practice activities, dance to the sound of Canadian eponymous coffees, served sweet or bitter, and the carabaos (large Filipino water-buffalo) accompanied Exhibition Plaza Preschool music, compete in a mini-basketball 8th floor, Recreation Area decadently sweet, Turkish delight. The most common by street parades and lavish eating and drinking. Open to public Residents' kids only tournament and visit the Canadian fair. The Residents Kids Only date is set for Saturday, June 27th and the fun meat is lamb, although visitors who think that this Colourful and beautiful as the islands are, Panga starts at 2pm and lasts until 9pm. To purchase ends at döner kebabs, risk missing out on the range argues, and a survey conducted by the country’s 21 29 Sunday 3:00 - 4:30 pm Kidz Art Class (bi-weekly) tickets for this great event, please email of delicious grilled meats served nationwide. tourist board shows, that the warmth and friendliness Resident Lounge, Suite 2407, West Tower [email protected]. of Filipino people is the most memorable part of a * For further information on these or any other events hosted by Shanghai Centre, please contact the Marketing Department at extension 6621. Residents Kids Only Turkish Airlines is currently offering a package tour holiday here.

4 Shanghai Centre May|June Shanghai Centre May|June 5 Retailer Section Centre Scene Huashi Pharmacy Centre Spotlight Residents of the Shanghai Centre vacationing in these months, or at any other time, should look no further than the Huashi Pharmacy, for their medical needs. Whether you are after the standard requirements of a holiday, such as suntan lotion or toiletries, or items like Buccellati Out and About mosquito repellent, for wilder, tropical destinations, the pharmacy should be able to provide.

Located on the second floor of the West Retail Plaza The gleam of precious metals comes adjacent to Parkway Health, it stocks a lot of traditional to Shanghai, as Buccellati, producers in Shanghai Centre Chinese remedies, the latter including a vast array of of jewelry and silver since the mid- vitamin pills and tiger balm related treatments. More eighteenth century, travels east to the

conventional western medicines, such as eye drops Shanghai Centre. Long a favourite of 1 2 3 and air sickness tablets, are also available, although European high society, the Buccellati prescription drugs are not sold over the counter. name has won the favour of the royal houses of , Belgium, Spain and Suite 206, West Retail Plaza, 6279 8090 Egypt, as well as the upper echelons of the Vatican.

Federico Buccellati produces its jewelry HSBC and silver in a small workshop with HSBC Bank makes our best endeavors to skilled artisans that are uniquely trained provide one-stop comprehensive wealth in the style and techniques of the house. management services to our customers. Our Many of those working in Buccellati wealth management services help you better today are the sons and grandsons of the plan for your financial needs in different life original craftsmen who worked side by stages. We provide you and your family with side with the founder. 4 1. Introduction to nice French wines at the Wine- appropriate solutions through our wealth Tasting event Event Recap management and insurance agency services. Residents of the Shanghai Centre 2. Monthly Coffee morning about Traditional will soon be able to purchase these Easter Party Chinese Medicine The event started with pictures at the bunny house, followed Cooperating with Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance Company of China, Ltd. and arts of jeweled craftsmanship when 3. SC Residents learn more about Shanghai in the 1930’s by an interactive replay of the Cinderella story and after that Allianz China Life Insurance Company, Ltd., HSBC Bank provide you with the following Buccellati opens its exclusive boutique the kids were led to the Theatre for a real Easter Egg hunt! 4. & 7. Everybody happy at the Easter party! insurance products to help you fulfill your wealth management needs. in Shanghai Centre. In the mean time, the adults enjoyed an Easter-themed 5. Genilda Doria with Sophie and Jessie from the SC menu tastefully prepared by the Portman-Ritz Carlton. Suite 106, West Retail Plaza, 6279 8582 Suite A06, East Retail Plaza, 6289 6998 Events team Rediscover your neighborhood 6. Busy daddy at the SC Easter party Did you know Nanjing Rd West used to be called “Bubbling Well Road”? Or have you ever been to the Hudec house on Beijing Road? No, well then you missed our Spring Theatre 7 Walking Tour! Two expert guides showed residents different flavours of Shanghai’s rich architecture and history during a two hour historical walk in the Nanjing Rd area.

5 Expat women in 30's It was full house when more than 25 SC residents ONE DRAMA, TOP LIFE gathered in the resident lounge to listen to Ann Warr. Ms Warr brought the old days back to life during The Shanghai Centre Theatre is proud to host the inaugural season of the Shanghai Modern her fascinating exposé on the life of famous and (in) Drama Valley Project. This new project will bring Chinese drama to Jingan district! famous expat ladies during the 1930's in Shanghai.

Meng Jinghui, one of the most influential avant-garde theatre directors in China, is All about Yin & Yang During the monthly Coffee morning Dr Harvey famous for his unique creative ideas and diversifying artistic views. His work is leading a introduced our residents to the basics of Chinese new edge of China’s modern drama and is already a hot topic in China’s cultural scene. Traditional medicine. How to deal with spring He is now bringing two of his acclaimed dramas “Rhinoceros in Love” and “Two Dogs”, allergies? What is “chi”? … those were only some 6 as well as his most recent work in musical theatre, “Murder in the Hanging Garden” to the of the topics covered during this interesting TCM session. Due to popular demand, a follow up session Shanghai Centre Theatre. will be scheduled for later this year.

Date: May 20-24, 28-31 (Rhinoceros in Love), June 4-7, 11-14 (Two Dogs), Farewell to Genilda & Alfeu Doria June 18-21, 23-26 (Murder in Hanging Garden) SC residents over the past seven years have been able to Time: 19:30pm enjoy fabulous party decorations. This would not have Venue: Shanghai Centre Theatre been possible without the creative genius of Ms. Genilda Ticket price: RMB 50-580 Doria. Genilda, in name of the management team and all the residents, THANK YOU VERY MUCH! We wish you and your family all the best back in Sao Paulo, Brazil!

6 Shanghai Centre May|June Shanghai Centre May|June 7 ADMINISTRATION SERVICES SinoUnited Health 6279 8920 The Ritz Bar 6279 8888 The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai 6279 8888 Suite 601, West Office Tower Level 2, The Portman Ritz-Carlton Ext. 5777 Fax:6279 8800 The Portman Ritz-Carlton Health Club Ext. 5922 Starbucks Coffee 6279 8667 Business Centre 6279 8801 Level 7, The Portman Ritz-Carlton Suite 103, West Retail Plaza The Portman Ritz-Carlton Salon 6279 8630 Summer Pavilion 6279 8888 SHANGHAI CENTRE SERVICES Level 7, The Portman Ritz-Carlton Level 2, The Portman Ritz-Carlton Ext. 4770 Shanghai Centre Management 6279 8600 Toni & Guy Hairdressing Salon 6279 8806 Tables 6279 7166 Fax:6279 8610 Suite 209, East Retail Plaza Level 1, The Portman Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Centre Customer Service Ext. 6666 Wally's Digital & Photocopy 6279 7880 Tony Roma's 6279 7129 [email protected] Fax:6279 7610 Suite 105A, West Retail Plaza Suite 109, West Retail Plaza Shanghai Centre Security Ext. 6656 Parkway Health 6445 5999 Paul Bakery 6279 7568 Wake-up call Ext.0 Suite 203, West Retail Plaza Suite 118, East Retail Plaza Apartment Room Service Ext. 5955 East Residence Lobby Ext. 6692 GOVERNMENT OFFICES GIFTS & ACCESSORIES West Residence Lobby Ext. 6730 American Chamber of Commerce 6279 7119 Alice Flower 6279 8737 Preschool 6279 8519 Suite 568, East Office Tower Suite 106C, West Retail Plaza Kids Club 6279 7146 Austrian Consulate Commercial Section 6279 7195 Chaterhouse Booktrader 6279 7633 Resident Lounge (Suite 101) Ext. 6752 Suite 514, West Office Tower Suite 104, West Retail Plaza Resident Lounge (Suite 815) Ext. 6017 Australian Consulate Visa Section 6279 8098 Emperor Silk 6279 8711 Theatre ticket office 6279 8663 Suite 406, West Office Tower Suite 201, West Retail Plaza Maintenance/Building Services Ext. 6666 British Consulate 6279 7650 Federico Buccellati 6289 6998 Suite 301, West Office Tower Suite A06, Street Level, East Retail Plaza FASHION Canadian Consulate 6279 8400 Lady's World 3222 1303 Dave's Tailoring 6279 8805 Suite 604, West Office Tower Suite 326, East Office Tower Suite 105, West Retail Plaza Canadian Consulate Visa Section 6279 8400 L'e Crin 6279 8565 Gucci 6279 8028 Suite 668, East Office Tower Suite 203A, West Retail Plaza Suite A03, Street Level, West Retail Plaza Canadian Chamber of Commerce 6289 8670 Steven Artcraft 6289 8983 Marc Jacobs 6279 8321 Suite 702, West Office Tower Suite 605, West Office Tower Suite A04, Street Level, West Retail Plaza Irish Consulate 6279 8729 The Portman Ritz-Carlton Gift Shop 6279 8888 Paul & Shark 6279 8418 Suite 700A, West Office Tower Level 1, The Portman Ritz-Carlton Ext. 5891 Suite A01, Street Level, East Retail Plaza New Zealand Consulate Visa Section 6279 7368 Zhang's Textiles 6279 8587 Salvatore Ferragamo 6279 8838 Suite 507, West Office Tower Suite 202A, West Retail Plaza Suite A02, Street Level, East Retail Plaza Philippine Consulate 6279 8337 Boutique Yaling 6279 5855 6279 8086 Suite 368, East Office Tower Level 2, The Portman Ritz-Carlton Suite 128, The Portman Ritz-Carlton US Commercial Service 6279 7630 Urban Tribe 6279 7373 Loro Piana 6279 8330 Suite 631, East Office Tower Level 2, The Portman Ritz-Carlton Suite A05, Street Level, West Retail Plaza US Agriculture Trade Office 6279 8622

Suite 331, East Office Tower TRAVEL & BUSINESS SERVICES PERSONAL SERVICES US Public Affairs Section 6279 7662 Aeroflot Russian Airlines 6279 8033 Beauty Farm 6279 8399 Suite 540, East Office Tower Suite 114, East Retail Plaza Suite 808, East Tower

City Shop 6279 8018 All Nippon Airways 800 820 1122 RESTAURANTS / ENTERTAINMENT Level B, Exhibition Plaza Suite 208A, East Retail Plaza California Pizza Kitchen 6279 8032 FIORI - Nail Plus Salon 6279 8118 HSBC 6279 8582 Suite 210, East Retail Plaza Suite 107, West Retail Plaza Suite 106, West Retail Plaza Huashi Pharmacy 6279 8090 Chill 6279 8888 Jade Travel 6279 8393 Suite 206, West Retail Plaza Exhibition Plaza Ext.6003ß Suite 427, West Office Tower Jazz Laundry Valet 1330 181 2205 Element Fresh 6279 8682 Malaysia Airlines 6279 8579 Suite 102, West Retail Plaza Suite 112, East Retail Plaza Suite 560, East Office Tower Major Shoe Repair & Key Service Häagen-Dazs 3222 0099 Philippine Airlines 6279 8765 Suite 101, West Office Tower Suite 111, West Retail Plaza Suite 735A, East Office Tower Post Office 6279 8044 Hanagatami Japanese Restaurant 6279 8888 Turkish Airlines 6279 8392 Suite 355, East Office Tower Level 2, The Portman Ritz-Carlton Ext. 5898 Suite 211, West Retail Plaza Ticketmaster 6481 2938 Long Bar 6279 8268 Vietnam Airlines 6279 7777 Suite A07, West Retail Plaza Suite 206A, Centre Retail Plaza Suite 531A, East Office Tower LifeLine Shanghai 6279 8990 Palladio Italian Restaurant 6279 7188 Jingao Travel Agency 6279 8026 Suite 305, West Office Tower Level 1, The Portman Ritz-Carlton Suite 500, West Office Tower