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For a pdf copy of Weekender OVER STORY visit: www.facebook.com/weekendersgp C • Continued from page 1. GET LEGO-RISED Why travel across the Causeway, when we Read, eat, see, jump, run, sing, have The Art of the Brick at ArtScience Museum? New York-based artist Nathan dance, fly, party, play and Sawaya’s works use Lego bricks as the sole medium. Hundreds of thousands of Lego bricks are used in this visual spectacle of experience. Whatever piques stunning sculptures. Listed as one of CNN’s 12 “Must-see Exhibitions”, Sawaya aptly your interest, you will describes his works as “fundamentally, re- imaginations of the world”. He has exhibited not go wanting for choice. at distinguished galleries worldwide, including the Spot Gallery in Paris and Federation Square in Melbourne. Parents, all work and no 17 Nov 2012 to 14 April 2013, Tickets from ArtScience Museum, play makes Jack, or Jane, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956 a dull child.

READ CORALINE This is the 10th Anniversary of the release of Coraline, the novella by renowned Sandman graphic novelist Neil

Illustration by Dave McKean, Bloomsbury. McKean, Dave by Illustration Gaiman. When Coraline finds a passageway leading from her apartment to a different home, she finds an “other mother” who is determined to love her. After a while, the attention turns unpleasant. Coraline won the Hugo Award and Bram Stoker Award. There was an ‘All Hallows’ Read’ of Coraline, featuring the voices of prominent creative PLAY HALO 4 people, on the Neil Gaiman With a buzz second only to the US Presidential Elections, website for young readers at and having been released on the same day, Halo 4 is out www.mousecircus.com You can for the Xbox 360 gaming console. For the uninitiated, pick up the 10th Anniversary Halo 4 is a futuristic Sci-Fi shoot-em-up. Halo 4 marks edition of Coraline at the nearest the return of the popular protagonist, Master Chief, and major bookstore. Just one tip: the beginning of a new series, The Reclaimer Trilogy, so don’t read it before you sleep! don’t worry if you’re a newbie. It also has an uncanny resemblance to the Sci-Fi film Prometheus.

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MEET THE garden, specially created for those up to 12 years small local businesses selling homemade ice cream with more complex or cool K-pop moves. You can CREATORS OF old. Located at the edge of the Singapore Botanic or commercial chains selling the ‘premium’ stuff. easily do so at a number places with programmes for AMOS LEE Gardens along Bukit Timah Road, it gives children Salted Caramel sells handcrafted artisan ice-cream kids. Now you can mimic your favourite K-pop stars. With over 109,000 the opportunity to have a fun, interactive learning using natural ingredients, and no preservatives or Celine Jessandra School of Performing Arts copies sold, the experience of nature. Its 5th Anniversary carnival is artificial sweeteners. A wonderful place for ice- Kids K-pop Sing & Dance, Mon & Fri, 5pm, diary of precocious on Nov 18. It will raise funds to extend the garden to cream, for the whole family. Avoid going around late $150 for eight sessions, commencing 21 Nov. schoolboy Amos twice its size. Coupon booklets, at $50, are on sale at supper times as it’s usually packed around then. Dance Factory Singapore Lee has broken the Singapore Botanic Gardens and the Visitor Centre Salted Caramel, 246F Upper Thomson Road, Sengkang Anchorvale Community Club, local records, and of the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden. There will be Singapore 574370 Sun, 2pm, $175 even made waves balloon-sculpting, carnival games and magic shows. Sun-Thu, 12pm-11pm; Fri, Sat & PH eve, 12pm-2am Lifestyle Hub @ Serangoon Gardens, abroad. Recently, a Come party in nature. Fri, 5pm or 6pm, $160; TV adaptation also 1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569, Tel: 6465 0196 FLY, WITH iFLY Sat, 5.30pm, $160 aired on . Now Ever wanted to fly? Now you can! Measuring 16.5 comes the final feet in diameter with a flying height of 56.5 feet, instalment[yes, it’s the equivalent of five storeys, iFly Singapore is the ending!], The Diary world’s largest vertical wind tunnel. Live the thrill of Amos Lee: Lights, of flying or skydiving, at only one-fifth the cost of a Camera, Superstar! skydiving tandem jump. Get ready for the rush. Amos finds out his diary is stolen but later realises 43 Siloso Beach Walk, #01-01, Singapore 099010 his popularity has skyrocketed and his life will Tel: 6571 0000 be made into a show. Things go awry when he’s Rates for two ‘skydives’: $79 for children below 12, replaced. Meet author Adeline Foo and illustrator $85 for students 12 & above, Stephanie Wong. $89 for adults, Family or group packages available 17 Nov, 3-4pm, 2 Orchard Turn, ION Orchard, #04-16 & #05-03, Singapore 238801 REAR FISH Rearing fish is one of the most popular hobbies in Singapore. It’s easy to understand why with GO KITE-FLYING the large variety of fish Perhaps deprived of free, open spaces in Singapore, available and the relative more people are looking for activities in such spaces. low cost and ease of set Kite-flying is a classic family activity that has seen up. It only costs about $2 PLAY & LEARN AT GYMBOREE a revival in recent years. There are even enthusiast for a bag of guppies, or $2- Not sure what to do with your kids below three websites which include information on how to start $10 for a brightly-coloured years old? Gymboree has Play & Learn classes, and where to go. fighting fish. Fighting fish their most popular, which encourage a child’s Marina Barrage, Park, Edgefield Plains – are also hardy creatures, development through playing and learning at each opp. Punggol Sec Sch not requiring air pumps in child’s individual pace. From sensory stimulation the tank. Though, do not to problem-solving games and storytelling, the play EAT ICE CREAM keep them with other fish. activities are designed to grow their body and mind. One shiok thing about Your little one will learn and laugh. Singapore is that ice cream K-POP STYLE Gymboree, 163 Tanglin Road, Tanglin Mall, #03-21, JACOB BALLAS CHILDREN’S GARDEN 5TH joints have been popping up With Gangnam Style all Singapore 247933, Tel: 6735 5290 W ANNIVERSARY everywhere and we now have the rage around the world, Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden is Asia’s first children’s them in abundance, whether learn to wow your friends YOUR INSPIRATION TO A WEEKEND FILLED with FUN AND HAPPINESS November 16 - 22, 2012 • WEEKENDER • 03 04 • WEEKENDER • November 16 - 22, 2012 YOUR INSPIRATION TO A WEEKEND FILLED with FUN AND HAPPINESS

For a pdf copy of Weekender = FREE VENTS visit: www.facebook.com/weekendersgp All events are correct at time of print. for yourself the joy that art brings to MUSICAL children. Selected children’s works will be sold through a public auction on Nov 23 and proceeds raised will HANSEL & GRETEL MUST be donated back to the Children E SEE of Care Club, Prison Fellowship 22 Nov-5 Dec, various timings, $44-$69 Singapore. Poor Hansel and Gretel. Their new pop-star- they’ve ever seen. Fences of Marina Bay Link Mall wannabe stepmother thinks that the family fishball sticks, walls of kueh budget is too tiny to support a household of lapis, and roof tiles made of kaya toast! Little EMPOWERING BETTER four, so she’s decided to let them go. Their do they know that the homeowner is a batty, LEARNING FOR TEACHERS AND henpecked father doesn’t quite agree, but flamboyant witch, mysteriously known as STUDENTS even he’s feeling the pinch in this new ‘the Chef’. Will Hansel and Gretel realise in 3 Dec, 9am-5pm, $180 (10 per cent economy! So the brother and sister pair time that they have jumped out of the frying off for Education Services Union are abandoned in the jungles of Mandai, pan and into the fire? Will their father stop members) to fend for themselves. There are strange making goo-goo eyes at their stepmother At this workshop, educators learn cries in the dark, and eyes glowing in the and start looking for his kids? And what that teamwork in the classroom bushes. Will they ever make their way back exactly is the secret identity of the Chef’s can help teachers and engage home? To their surprise, they stumble upon assistant, a spunky, rapping dynamo called students in rediscovering their joys a house, made from the tastiest goodies Nicki Minah? in learning. Educators will work together in teams to plan a lesson by tapping on their shared experiences CHILDREN’s CANCER and wealth of knowledge. FOUNDATION 20TH After observing the research ANNIVERSARY WALKATHON lesson and offering additional 17 Nov, 5pm-9pm recommendations on how the class In celebration of 20 years of can be improved, teachers are able inspiring life’s journey: spend a to better design their lessons to meaningful Saturday evening with enhance the learning experience. us and immerse in the beautiful Educators in Singapore now have sights of Marina Bay as it bursts the opportunity to be taught this into a kaleidoscope of spectacular simple yet powerful concept from Drama Centre Theatre, colours from Singapore’s iconic Dr Catherine Lewis, a veteran buildings dotting the fringe of National Library Building, educator and leading Lesson Study the Bay. Take a leisurely walk expert.The event is part of the World 100 Victoria Street, Level 3 along the 3.3km scenic route and Association of Lesson Studies 8th enjoy magnificent views of the Singapore 188064 Annual International Conference cascading hotel towers of Marina (organised by the National Bay Sands, the world’s first curved Institute of Education, Nanyang “double helix” pedestrian bridge Technological University and the – The Helix, The Float @ Marina Academy of Principals Singapore, Bay, The Esplanade - another with support from the Ministry architechtural marvel along the No, it is not a spelling error. of Education). The workshop Bay, and Singapore’s world-famous Kwerkee, a new lifestyle website Christmas on A Great Street introduces teachers to the tools used landmark, the Merlion. launched by .com, sells 2012 Christmas Light-Up in Lesson Study and allows them to The Promontory @Marina Bay Kwerkee Chic a multitude of unique and quirky Ceremony experience first-hand, the benefits Want to get a thoughtful objects, making it the website for 17 Nov, 7pm, Free of the practice in relation to their thoughtful gifts. Mark the beginning of the own curriculum, pedagogical and present to surprise your Founding member Zadiah festive season by witnessing the assessment resources. best pal? You might just Mohammed says, “We saw a gap spectacular light-up of Orchard 11 Beach Road #01-01, in the market – there was no Road by President Mr Tony Tan, and Crasco Building, Singapore 189675 find the perfect gift de-facto site that sold design and be among the first to experience Tel: 6336 8335 on Kwerkee.com lifestyle products that were fun Orchard Road all decked out in and quirky… Injecting a bit of fun classic motifs of Peace, Love and Joy. Celebrate Christmas in Singapore into our customers’ lives is what (CCIS) candle torchlights will be we are after.” handed out by student volunteers Even their packaging has to all on Orchard Road who wish to tongue-in-cheek phrases like join in the celebration. The Orchard “Caution… may cause fits of Road Business Association (ORBA) excitement” and “Now that’s dope!”, is donating $1 to the Community What Makes You Happy?! reflecting the playful aesthetic of Chest for every candle lit, so you can Art Exhibition the brand. be part of the merrymaking and do 5-30 Nov, All day Kwerkee presents items such your bit for charity at the same time. Aiming to develop the “inner artist” as rotary-inspired phones from Christmas on A Great Street 2012 found in every child, artists from Wild & Wolf, to nostalgic china and runs from Nov 17, 2012 to Jan 6, One Foot in the Right Direction figurines by Rosso Regale. Simply 2013. Limited edition merchandise have put together an exhibition sign up to become a member for based on the Orchard Road showcasing work created by free, and enjoy these mirthful decoration motifs are available on Children of Care Club, Prison items at up to 70 per cent off their sale at Gift Shops located in front of Fellowship Singapore Ltd, as well The Art of the Brick retail price. Tang Plaza and Ngee Ann City. as donated pieces from the local Exhibition 2 Orchard Turn, Open Space outside artist community. Come and see 17 Nov-14 Apr, 10am-10pm, $9-$15 ION Orchard, Singapore, 238801 this emotive exhibition and discover For the first time in Southeast YOUR INSPIRATION TO A WEEKEND FILLED with FUN AND HAPPINESS November 16 - 22, 2012 • WEEKENDER • 05

For a pdf copy of Weekender All events are correct at time of print. visit: www.facebook.com/weekendersgp FASHIO Asia, New York-based artist Nathan and products. Using Singapore contemporary style seen in the mix Sawaya will be showcasing his as a platform, Asian Masters will of old and new teakwood furniture largest collection of 52 large-scale engage regional visitors and position and the contrast of assorted LEGO sculptures at ArtScience Singapore as a vibrant destination materials of glass, stainless steel Museum. Deemed as one of CNN’s of Asia. The third edition of Asian and iron. The Tabitha Silk Collection Pop-Up, Pop Out 12 “Must-see Exhibitions”, The Masters will feature events at ranges from bedding, cushions, N Art of the Brick will treat visitors various top-notch venues, renowned handbags, scarves and accessories For a fresh experience this weekend, try local pop-up store, to stunning displays of intricate wineries and a broad spectrum of - all hand made. All profits raised sculptures made from LEGO bricks various Asian cuisines under four from the sale of Tabitha silk The Emporium from 17 Nov 2012 to 14 April 2013. exciting facets: Gourmet Signatures, products are remitted to Tabitha Hundreds of thousands of pieces Vintner Dinners, Gastronomic Cambodia. By Cheryl Chia of LEGO bricks will be used for the Treasures and The Masters’ Sime Darby Centre, 896 Dunearn thought-provoking works, along with Workshops. Road, Singapore 589742 new sculptures created specifically Various venues Tel: 6471 9978 for the exhibition run at ArtScience Visit www.asianmasters.com.sg Museum. for more details POLY STAGE F’ACTOR PRESENTS Art Science Museum Marina Bay CLOSE - IN MY FACE Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, 16 Nov, 7.30pm, $10 Singapore 018956 Close - In My Face is a heart- warming local comedy that provides LivEnabled Showcase 2012 the audience with an insight into 16-18 Nov, 10am-8pm the conditions of everyday life in Come join us at the LivEnabled the heartland of Singapore. Spend Showcase 2012 organised by Centre an unforgettable evening with for Enabled Living. Learn more members of Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s about caregiving through a special very own Poly Stage F’Actor, as they exhibition, activities, talks and take you on a once-in-a-lifetime colourful performances. Stand to journey revolving around social win shopping vouchers, electronic/ prejudices, neighbourly relations, IT gadgets and other attractive prizes inter-racial marriages and many in our daily lucky draw. Participate more! in Mascot Makeover, where you can The Music Box @ Seventy 3 paint our event mascots to show Ngee Ann Polytechnic your support for persons needing Tel: 9880 2122 care and their caregivers, and stand Singapore 599489 to win the new iPad! Get a hand massage, learn how to make power A Date With Friends: juices, pot a plant and pick up new Yesterday Once More - hobbies at our activity areas. Join A Variety Special talks covering TCM, how to prevent 15 Nov, 7.30pm, $28-$38 falls, will-writing basics, and stress Relive your memories of yesteryear relief techniques. with timeless evergreen hits City Square Mall, brought to you by local artists from 180 Kitchener Road the ‘60s and ‘70s. Yesterday Once Singapore 208539 More features rare and delightful performances by Tony Quek from Double Bill: White, Blur TRAVEL BUG – A SOLO EXHIBIT BY The Mysterians, famous Rediffusion 17 Nov, 8pm, 18 Nov, 3pm, $25-$20 JAKE DAVIES personality and Singapore’s Cliff Doublebill: White, Blur is an exciting 12-26 Nov, 11am-7pm Richard Paul Cheong, Tokyo production that features original In this exhibition Jake considers the Square’s Max Surin, the original dance creations by prominent local concept of the “travel bug”. While Elvis impersonator Wilson David, dance artist, Frontier Danceland’s the term typically refers to someone Singapore’s first ever all-girl band Artistic Director, Low Mei Yoke, and with the inclination to travel often, from the ‘60s The Teepees (who celebrated French-American artist, the artist, a well-experienced will be re-forming specially for this Stefanie Batten Bland. One of the traveller himself, considers how performance), Family Robinson’s Joe greatest fears of Man is to live a life important it is to be culturally aware Ranjan as well as brothers Mel and denied of dreams, and only with and adaptable to your surroundings Joe Ferdinands from Gypsy. Backed the presence of dreams can life be when travelling, much like a bug by popular ‘70s band Jerry & The The “pop-up” concept is seemingly popular among local brands of late, with The Emporium being purposeful, meaningful and hopeful. or virus. Morphing to take on the Neu Faces, with hosts Larry Lai and the latest addition. A collaboration between four Singaporean brands – Triologie, Ana Boutiques, White unravels experiences of mannerisms and customs of a new Jerry Fernandez, enjoy a nostalgic AsiaFashionInc.com and Gaia Living – shoppers can expect new stocks of clothing and home décor dreamless days in different eras and country is often not only the best evening of oldies as they bring you items every week. environment. way to fit in but sometimes the songs such as Can’t Take My Eyes Sylvia Lim, owner of Triologie, a women’s fashion label, says, “We are so excited about this Blur explores the daily lives of best way to survive. Jake’s work is Off You, The Way You Look Tonight, opportunity and where it might take us. It can be tough for small businesses these days and it is crucial six diverse people on the island of a fantastical and brightly coloured Carolina, I Feel Good, Girls Wanna that we adapt to changing market conditions… We appreciate that The Emporium is a new concept, so Singapore. Through the mundane bricolage of words and objects Have Fun and more. we will be monitoring results and listening to customer feedback. It is a lot of work, but it’s all part of in acrylic and ink, of images and task of drying laundry, discover Esplanade Concert Hall the fun!” lessons from his time living and their desires, ambitions, and what 1 Esplanade Drive Triologie has also previously showcased its line at the Blueprint Tradeshow this year where buyers ‘blurs’ them together into one. visiting countries across the globe. Singapore 038981 Chan Hampe Galleries @ Raffles from all around the world cherry-pick brands to “discover”. Fellow clothing labels Ana Boutiques and Pre-show Performance starts 30 AsiaFashionInc curate one-of a-kind Australian and Asian brands such as Depression and Nicholas. minutes before main performance. Hotel, 328 North Bridge Road, Singapore Symphony #01-20/21, Singapore 188917 Orchestra and Yong Siew Timothy Chen of AsiaFashionInc commented, “I am excited to bring our vast array of online Ticketholders are welcome to attend Asian brands to Singapore for the first time, into a lifestyle brick-and-mortar store with outstanding the pre-show presentation featuring Toh Conservatory of Music Singaporean partners.” works by Frontier Danceland artists, M.A.C BEAUTY WORKSHOP present Steven Isserlis & Fans of unique, one-of-a-kind wood furniture can also find indulge their interest with Gaia Living. Amy Lou Monson and Bernice Lee, 17 Nov, 1pm-3pm, $145 Melyvn Tan Play Beethoven 30 minutes before the Double Bill. Get matched up with your perfect 15 Nov, 8pm, $20 Known for their beautifully crafted furniture such as coffee tables and even four-poster beds for a Esplanade, Theatre Studio foundation and makeup colours. The Singapore Symphony Orchestra touch of romance in homes, the pieces are displayed in The Emporium for all to see. 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981 Learn to flatter your skin type and joins hands with the Yong Siew Toh As with all good things, it must eventually come to an end. The Emporium will close in February next tone. Brush up on your techniques. Conservatory of Music to present year, so catch them before they’re gone. Asian Masters: Gourmet, Every participant receives a fully- cellist Steven Isserlis and pianist Culture, Lifestye redeemable M.A.C voucher worth Melvyn Tan in an all-Beethoven The Emporium is located at Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard, #01-71/72, Singapore 039596 1-30 Nov, Various prices $120. Limited seats available. M.A.C recital, showcasing the first two Inaugurated in January 2011, was founded in 1984 by Frank Sonatas for Cello and Piano, Asian Masters 2012 culminates one Toscan and Frank Angelo. The composed when Beethoven was month of gastronomic and lifestyle products were initially meant for a young man of 25. Completing events in the month of November. professional makeup artists looking the programme are two sets of Golden Village: The Great Targeted at anyone who enjoys for more variety of colours but the variations also from the same dining and a vibrant lifestyle, the range did so well that consumers period, which take their themes Movie Race event provides a unique, carefully- started buying them. from well-known works by Mozart crafted platform to showcase a M.A.C Training Room, and Handel: the variations on Ein 24 Nov, 4pm number of gourmet activities 2 HR, 2 Havelock Road, #02-01 Mädchen oder Weibchen from the which includes demonstrations, opera The Magic Flute sparkle with Golden Village kicks off their celebration of workshops, luncheons and gala TWO-DAY BASIC VIDEOGRAPHY wit and spirit, while the variations opening GV City Square with a game of wits COURSE on See the conq’ring hero comes dinners. Hosted at venues such where everyone is welcome to challenge their 21-22 Nov, 9am-5pm from Judas Maccabeus bring to the as hotels, restaurants, theatres, knowledge of films. Teams are required to galleries, and boutiques, this event is Would you like to author your fore the nobility of the own DVDs and publish video to original oratorio. perform different tasks before proceeding to aimed at a multi-tier target market the next destination. Teams of two must enter that enjoys dining and keeping up the Web? Are you interested in Yong Siew Toh Conservatory saving time and money by learning of Music, National University of for a qualifying round by registering from Nov with trends, from the man on the 15 to 18 between 11am-8pm. The first team street to the elite, and is intended to how to produce your own videos Singapore, 3 Estate Office Drive, to complete the race will win $1,800 worth of showcase distinctive Asian talents in-house? 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Durian profiteroles hristmas just got a little Christmas Tree more Asian with these delectable treats from CGoodwood Park Hotel this season. Known for infusing durian into their cream puffs and moon cakes, why not a “Christmas tree” constructed out of creamy D24 durian profiteroles ($75)? The turkey dinner has also been given a sprinkle of local flavour with their Baked Singapura Turkey ($188) - with homemade pineapple and cucumber achar, yellow basmati rice and curry. What’s more, their ever-popular Poached Soy Sauce Turkey ($188), with Teochew- style braised tau-kwa and fragrant rice, makes for a truly East-meets-West dish. To suit less adventurous taste buds, Goodwood Park Hotel also rolls out Western dishes such as the Roasted US Snake River Farm Wagyu Beef Rib-eye Children would also enjoy the offers a four-course Christmas combo ($498/kg) with Yorkshire pudding, vegetables and bordelaise Santa’s Sleigh ($24) – a hazelnut ($270-$300), great for throwing a yuletide jus, which is a portion large enough to feed several people. pound cake topped with gula get-together. To sweeten the pot, orders Also try the Grilled Turkey and Pork Chorizo Skewers with melaka macarons and candied placed and paid by Dec 9 get an additional Oriental BBQ sauce ($56 for a dozen) for a fuss-free and strawberry-orange jelly – as five per cent off. delicious turkey dinner. well as decorating their own Sweet dreams Desserts large enough to feed a party of four to six are also gingerbread snowmen ($32 for available this season, such as the heady Christmas Pudding three) with the accompanying Goodwood Park Hotel is located at ($45) with brandy sauce and the hotel’s signature Bread and icing and candy. 22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221 are made of Butter Pudding with vanilla sauce ($36). Goodwood Park Hotel also Tel: 6737 7411 these Have a warm and fuzzy Christmas this year with these decadent treats IT’S A HOLLY JOLLY Sweeten up your festivities this year with these lush desserts from Bakerzin. Apart from new flavours in their ever-popular log cakes and a macaron Christmas tree, they’ve successfully combined tradition with novelty to create a nostalgic vibe with a modern take. Switch up your dessert selection with a Gallette des Rois ($36), a baked French puff pastry filled with almond frangipane - also known as King’s Cake – a fun dessert whether ceCHRISTMASlebrating the birth of baBy jesus or simply love, peace and goodwill to all, spend to have at dinner. A game is usually played with the Galette des Rois where this christmas joyfully in shared meals of mirth and merrymaking the youngest in the group or family decides the slices that each person will get. A small toy of a king is baked into the pie and whoever finds it is “King” or “Queen” for a day. Feel free to make up your own rules for whoever finds the toy. To up the fun factor, the rules need not necessarily be nice or All About Yule good to the “King” or “Queen. Nudge-wink. Fans of the tradition would enjoy the Aged Fruit Cake ($56 Celebrate the Yule season with Oriole Café and Bar for 900g) - this version by Bakerzin is brandy-soaked for that holiday kick. The Christmas Stollen ($28 for 500g) with their all-day festive dishes is another Christmas bake filled with dried fruit and an Known for their decadent of chestnuts, carrots and mashed almond paste centre. The incredibly sweet treat is then pastries and fragrant coffees, what potatoes. If you aren’t too stuffed sprinkled with icing sugar for a “snow” effect, befitting of better way to kick off the season after all that, order the Steamed the season. of indulgence than with Oriole’s Ginger Pudding ($14) that comes Another beautiful centrepiece to add to your Christmas Christmas delights. with decadent crème anglaise and spirit is the Evergreen Tidings ($58) chocolate mint macaron Located at Pan Pacific Suites – an heirloom glass biscuit or the tree. Filled with rich chocolate mint cream and frosted with the outdoor alleyway behind 313 traditional Bavarian favourite Apple white icing, this whimsical delight is sure to invoke the Somerset - Oriole offers an array of Strudel ($13) with warm vanilla feeling of a white Christmas. These 34 macarons are sure to Jumbo Lump Crabmeat and Avocado western cuisine and desserts to whet sauce. Drooling yet? make your party a memorable one. your palate. Start off with the Jumbo Top off your meal with their festive The tired log cake is also given a refreshing twist with Lump Crabmeat and Avocado ($18) cocktail Yule Rock! that combines fresh fruit, their Fruity Joy ($6.90 a slice) is full of sweet Roasted New Zealand Lamb Rack topped with plump salmon roe, frisee Kahlua, Baileys, Grand Marnier, apricots and real mango jelly for a tropical inspired and champagne gelée before digging Frangelico and a shot of cold brew Christmas treat. They also have one for the brandy lovers into the hefty-portioned Roasted for some zing! with their Christmas Dream log cake ($6.50 per slice) - New Zealand Lamb Rack ($36) spiced Oriole is also donating ten per cent light Amer sponge layered with a rich chocolate ganache with apricot glaze, a side of roasted of their coffee beverage proceeds filled with the heady aroma of brandy. To top it all off, the vegetable quinoa salad and minted to the M.I.L.K (Mainly I Love Kids) Christmas Dream is decorated with three chocolate mint lamb jus. It is definitely a meat fund for disadvantaged children and macarons and festive chocolate shavings. lover’s dream. youth in Singapore. The donation For those who want savoury treats for Christmas, Bakerzin True to the spirit of sharing during run ends on Dec 31. also has a traditional roast turkey ($128) with a side of the Yuletide, the Slow Cooked Oxtail The festive menu is available cranberry sauce and fragrant mushroom stuffing. and Sausage Stew ($39) is made for lunch and dinner from Dec 17 From Nov 13 to Dec 21, there will be a 20 per cent discount for two with comforting side dishes to Jan 1. for online purchases. Who doesn’t want more money for more gifts? Best Christmas ever! Oriole Café and Bar is located at Pan Pacific Serviced Suites, 96 Somerset Road, #01-01, Singapore 089264

Sweets are beautifully and lovingly repackaged. All you need is love Social enterprise company Aii sweetens lives, one order at a time By Cheryl Chia

If you’ve ever received lovingly packaged candies as a corporate gifts, it is likely they came from Aii. A social enterprise dedicated to helping the deaf, founder Leona Leong – a former air- stewardess with Singapore Airlines - started up Aii, as a custom candy company solely run by her deaf workers. “I have always had the need to help others since I was younger. I used to go to Tanah Merah Women’s Prison to teach the prisoners how to sew and, because of that, some of the women managed to get jobs. Most of my workers have been discriminated in one form or another due to their hearing impairment. Not at Aii. I care for their growth and maturity, and I nag them a lot!” she relates. Bandung sweets from Aii “Aii”, an anglicised spelling of the Chinese character, “love” was chosen by Leona for its simplicity. “I ran out of ideas. I even tried French names, but there is no point having a name no one can pronounce,” she says with a laugh. Since Aii’s conception in 2011, they have since they don’t have to make the garnered several corporate clients such as Deloitte, mistakes I did,” she says. DBS and the Body Shop. “We specialise in She adds, “Everyone makes repackaging and designing our candies. We’ve business out to be “dog-eat- repackaged sweets like Mentos and Tic-Tacs for dog” but my dream is to make corporate events,” she says, as she shows us a small people happy and I want the case of candies for a client’s event. people around me to be happy. Leona also has plans to launch a book to guide That’s why I started Aii.” budding entrepreneurs. “The concept of a social The candies from Aii are enterprise is very new. And no one knows how to halal, and they accept orders go about setting one up. My book intends to help through their website www.aii. others with a step-by-step standard of procedure so sg or through email. YOUR INSPIRATION TO A WEEKEND FILLED WITH FUN AND HAPPINESS November 16 - 22, 2012 • WEEKENDER • 07

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Vibes from the Vineyard RECIPE 1 The Vintner’s Tour 2012, a regional event spanning Singapore, Jakarta D and Bali, will bring to the table a novel experience for winetasting by lee li ying The sea-farmed difference The Fish Farmer presents a sustainable and eco-friendly choice for ON THE GRAPEVINE seafood that is every bit as tasty! We share with our readers some great wine events that we have got wind of!

Ana Org nic Wine Celebration 18 Nov, 7pm-9pm, $30 Sea-farmed fish is larger Featuring an affair of eight organic wines from the in size and firmer in texture. finest wine-growing regions in the world, this wine tasting session promises quality and excellence. Organic wine is made in accordance to principles of organic farming that excludes the use of artificial preservatives, imparting the wine a unique flavour. There will be light bites of crackers, baguettes, grapes and cold cuts accompanying the wines. There will be a 20 per cent discount off wines purchased on the evening itself. RSVP to [email protected] 31 Bali Lane, Singapore 189867

The Great Bordeaux 2009 Tasting Acclaimed as one of the finest vintage wines ever made by influential wine critics, the exceptional 2009 Bordeaux vintage has been highly sought after. On record as being the most expensive wines ever offered by the wine trade, do not miss the opportunity to taste some of the world’s finest eWineAsia presents The Vintner’s Tour 2012 with wines come this weekend. Reservations should be an exquisite line-up of wines and 25 top winemakers addressed to Ms Ruby Manasala or Ms Sharon Teo at in the industry, alongside special themed events and [email protected] meals at Singapore’s best restaurants. Heavyweights Conrad Continental Hotel, 2 Temasek Boulevard, in the industry Thierry Germain of Domaine des Singapore 038982 Roches Neuves (French Winemaker of the Year 2011) Photo by Shawn Zack Yip and Christine Vernay of Domaine Georges Vernay Jeremy Oliver Wine Book Launch (first woman to be elected French Winemaker of the @ Michelangelo Year) will headline this event. 20 Nov, 7.30pm, $170 Weekender conducts a taste test on the The final product, juicy This tour will debut in Singapore first and promises ’s well-known wine commentator and spottail bass air flown from courtesy of prolific wine writer and critic, Jeremy Oliver, will and piquant. to bring new, exciting and refreshing ways to enjoy The Fish Farmer. These sea-farmed fish are raised be in Singapore to launch his new Australian wine. It doesn’t matter if you’re a connoisseur in large nets away from the seabed to avoid the Wine Annual. A polished wine presenter with over or someone who’s entirely new to the world of mud- taste like other types of farmed fish. The wine appreciation - there’s something to appease 25 years of experience, Jeremy is able to express his views candidly and openly. It will definitely fish are kept in large net farms which allow them everyone’s palate. It’s no doubt that wine adds to swim freely, simulating the conditions in their alluring layers when paired with the right cuisine be a fun, convivial and informative gathering at Michelangelo’s. Cost is S$170 for 10 to 12 “Oliver- natural habitat. This results in the firmness of the – but aside from the tried and tested ways of wine recommended” wines and a delicious 6 course filet. Chef Andreas Badiali of Italian restaurant pairing dinners and tasting sessions, events like a dinner. Trattoria Bonissima shows us how to make the wine treasure hunt across Capella Singapore’s lush Michelangelo’s, Blk 44 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-60, Chip best out of the flavor of the fish with a simple grounds will be bound to breathe new life into the Bee Gardens, Holland Village, Singapore 278116 recipe you can do at home too. experience of wine tasting. Tel: 6475 9069 Held on Nov 24 from 10.30am to 6pm, participants Grilled Seabass with Lemon will seek out clues and get a chance to pose questions and Parsley to experienced wine makers. Tasting of over 200 2. Grill the fish on high heat for a minute on each different wines will be done across six stations and Ingredients side. After which, turn the griller down to participants will move from one station to another to • 1 spottail seabass, gutted and scaled medium heat and slow-cook the fish for 7-8 taste as well as to fill up a questionnaire. Participants • 50ml of extra virgin olive oil mins, turning fish occasionally. with all the accurate answers will stand a chance to • 5 tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley win a trip for two to Europe. At only $68, this event • 4 tablespoons of lemon salt (grounded lemon 3. Squeeze some lemon juice on the fish, and top is great value for money for the variety of wines that zest and seasalt) with more parsley if needed. Best served with the participants will get to taste. • 4 tablespoons of ground black pepper salad and some fresh vegetables. • 3-4 slices of lemon wedges For more info, visit ewineasia.com Chef Andreas gives a glowing verdict for the taste 1. After cleaning the seabass and making a long of the fish, “The texture of the fish is fit and diagonal cut along its belly, place the fish in a consistent. Its flesh is fragrant and it is juicy and shallow dish and season the fish with the extra tender. You don’t need a very elaborate recipe The Iberico Ham and virgin olive oil, chopped parsley and lemon salt. because the quality of the fish is fresh enough to Manchego Cheese Toastie. Remember to season thoroughly on the inside speak for itself!” of the fish as well.

The fish is exclusively available at selected Fair Price supermarkets

RECIPE 2 Durian Tiramisu Food blogger Sherie Lee combines the King of Fruit

Jason’s Very Hot Dog. with Italian sensibilities with delectable results

INGREDIENTS yields 6 cups + 1 full casserole in the smallest size 1 packet of lady finger cakes All-day Syrup 90 ml of water T he syrup 90 ml of milk Place all the ingredients into a measuring cup snacking at 75ml of Bailey’s and warm for 30 seconds in the microwave. 15 ml of rum 1 teaspoon of vanilla Assemble the cake Keong Saik 1.5 tablespoons of melted chocolate or • Place a layer of lady finger cakes on the bottom chocolate syrup of the baking pan. Food Blogger Jason Sim munches • Using exactly half the syrup, sprinkle evenly all Cream his way through Keong Saik over the lady fingers. 500g of mascarpone cheese • Take a tea strainer and powder with 1 teaspoon Snacks 250g of whip cream of cocoa all over the lady fingers. 500g of durian flesh, pureed • Take half of the cream mixture and place it in 50-70g of sugar the middle of the cake. Jason too). It came with sliced green chillis akin to the 15 -25ml of XO whisky or Otard ones that accompany the traditional Indian vadai. • Push the cream towards the sides of the pan, until it touches the walls. As portions are relatively small, there’s always the Method excuse to eat more! Next, we had the Lobster Roll • Place the next layer of lady fingers over the • Roast the lady finger cakes in the oven at 160°C cream, drizzle the rest of the syrup, then sprinkle with Spiced Mayo and Iceberg lettuce. The spicy for about 5 minutes. mayonnaise complimented the tender chunks of the cocoa and place the rest of the cream on top • Beat the whip cream and the sugar well until of everything. Started by Michelin-star chef Jason Atherton, lobster, bringing out the refreshing taste of its flesh. it is dissolved; make sure you don’t mix it too who teams up with another well-known figure in the Fans of kimchi must try the Kimchi Burger. Think • Level it well and sprinkle more cocoa. much as the cream will curdle. • Refrigerate over night. Singaporean hotel and restaurant scene, Mr Loh Lik of the kimchi as a replacement for pickles. I added • Next beat the cheese for just a few seconds. Peng of Majestic Hotel, to create Keong Saik Snacks. lots of kimchi over the juicy inch-thick patty to give Combine cream, cheese and durian. Having experienced Mr Loh’s interesting dining the American burger a nice Korean kick. • Add whisky and mix well. venues in Majestic and Wanderlust Hotel, one would For dessert, we tried the Hot Doughnuts with • Refrigerate. Recipe taken from www.maameemoomoo.com be equally delighted in this shophouse. You’ll find Cinnamon and Vanilla / Caramel Chantilly. This was some of the “snacks” at Keong Saik Snacks likened a fluffy and decadent dessert that went well with the to common western casual food with a slight Asian slightly salted caramel Chantilly cream. Don’t be shy twist. This one-month-old snacking place can become with the cream to fully enjoy this dessert snack! really packed and there is a “no reservations” policy. If you have a recipe you’d like to share or a burning We started off with the Iberico Ham and Manchego Cheese Toastie. A perfect brunch dish, the toast was review you want to get out, we welcome your nice and crusty, and complimented the savoury ham “The toast was nice and contributions. Send your recipes and reviews to and cheese. To help you gauge the portion size, the [email protected]. We look forward to eggs that came with the toastie, belonged to quails. crusty, and complimented receiving them! My dining companions also insisted on trying the savoury ham and cheese.” Jason’s Very Hot Dog (the inside joke: My name is

Keong Saik Snacks is located at 49 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089153, Tel: 6221 8338 Adapted from Jason’s food blog at www.4-the-love-of-food.blogspot.sg 08 • WEEKENDER • November 16 - 22, 2012 YOUR INSPIRATION TO A WEEKEND FILLED WITH FUN AND HAPPINESS

For a pdf copy of Weekender PORTS visit: www.facebook.com/weekendersgp S Asian champs battle MIGHTY MICKY in Nations Cup 2012 “I hope Don’t let her sweet looks and cute demeanour fool you. Micky Lin Qingyi, to inspire co-captain of Singapore’s national netball team, is mighty and no mouse BY LESTER J WAN more girls to take the same path too!” - Micky Lin

From December 2 to 8, Singapore will once again see a frenzy of international netball action when the seventh edition of the netball Nations Cup takes place at Toa Payoh Sports Hall. With an eclectic line-up of nations competing, hosts Singapore will have to battle it out for the trophy with teams from Africa, Asia and Europe. Sri Lanka and Malaysia will provide the tension and rivalry, with the former looking for revenge after losing its Asian Champions crown on home soil to Singapore in August. Namibia return for its third appearance, and will be looking to improve on its fourth-placed standing with a few of its players having played in the FairPrice Foundation the sport, Micky says netball has Micky has no airs, and is even Netball Super League here last season. taught her many lessons that forthcoming in her tips for netball Tanzania competed in the Nations Cup 2010, finishing have helped her in life. She now newbies. These make valuable advice, third, and is now ranked 19th in the world - just one position realises, talent without hard work coming from the co-captain and a behind Singapore - so they are expected to be real title icky Lin Qingyi 2011 last year. Recently, in August, equals nothing. star of Singapore’s national team. contenders this year. first represented Micky and the Singapore netball “Discipline, focus, time- “Try playing each of the seven court Newcomer Republic of Ireland is keen to follow in the Singapore with the team also played in and won the management, perseverance... positions and decide which you are footsteps of its Northern neighbour, who won the Nations national netball team Asian Netball Championship just to name a few. These skills I good at, or keen to try. You should Cup in 2009 and have gone on to climb to 11th in the world M rankings. Its highest achievement so far was tenth position in 2005 in a test series, against 2012. They are now the reigning developed in netball are highly end up with one or two that you are Papua New Guinea. Now, seven Asian champions. useful in school and work too!” better at, which you can then develop in the World Championships 1991. years later, she is a battling Even when facing the The simple girl that she is, further,” she says. Singapore finished second to world number seven Fiji in veteran at just 25 years of age. giants, Micky shows no sign of together with the fact that her “Be always open to new ideas 2011 and has since reclaimed the Asian Championship in Sri With already 49 international intimidation and simply says, “I’m parents are “not the expressive and feedback from coaches and Lanka to become the highest ranking Asian team once again, caps to her name, she has come a flattered to have the opportunity sort”, she only realised her parents teammates,” she adds. at 18th position. long way since she started playing to stand alongside them on court.” were proud of her achievements As for herself, Micky says, “I am Jessica Tan is looking forward to her first Nations Cup netball in Primary Four in an She gives no quarter, when she overheard them probably at the peak of my netball as President of Netball Singapore. She said, “I expect this inter-class competition. nonetheless, and you can catch talking about her to their friends. career now in terms of game maturity year’s Nations Cup to be another fantastic week of fierce “I think it’s a relatively easy Micky and the rest of Singapore’s She adds that they have been and body condition. I’m hoping that I competition and I am looking forward to welcoming game to learn,” says Micky. “Game national netball squad in action at “understanding of my busy can maintain that peak longer.” the visiting teams to our shores in December. I hope the rules are very simple and roles the upcoming Netball Nations Cup schedule”. When there is no training, Micky spectators get behind the local girls to help them continue are well-defined. It says a lot that 2012 held from Dec 2 to 8, at the For those interested in picking is happy to catch up with family and their fine form this year.” netball is probably one of the Toa Payoh Sports Hall. up netball, Micky says, “Good friends over the weekend or to simply most popular women’s sports in “We have introduced a lot choice!” She says there are several do nothing, for a change. Singapore.” more practice games in our netball programmes initiated by On the whole, she is happy with her Micky has since taken part training schedule, to work out Netball Singapore for kids and experience and says there is nothing in a number of international game strategy and playing adults who would like to try the she would change. How to pick up tournaments, including the combinations,” says Micky. She is sport, and “all you need is a pair “I hope to inspire more girls to take Netball Nations Cup 2011 and the raring to go. of court shoes, a group of friends the same path too!” she exclaims. W World Netball Championships Apart from the enjoyment of and to book a court”. netball & net4all

Net4all is for youth and adults, men and women, who have an interest in netball but are unable to find a channel to learn or pick it up. Here are some courses available.

Shooting hoops in Singapore Net4all Beginner Course Netball Singapore organises a modular 12-session Net4all Basketball is one of the most popular sports in Singapore. Beginner Course where players can learn how to play netball. Here’s more about basketball and how you can play Teams, coaches, courts and equipment will all be arranged. All you have to do is to turn up. Sign up now, and ask your Picking up basketball is easy in Singapore, with more than 1,000 free- friends to join too! to-play basketball courts around our island nation. Game play is also $120 for 12 sessions (inclusive of coaching fees, court fees & easy, with two points scored for every ball shot into the basket or hoop, equipment) and three points for every ball shot into the basket from beyond the three-point mark. One can often see children as well as adults “shooting Intermediate Course hoops” at any one of the many basketball courts around the heartlands If you already know how to play netball, you can join the of Singapore. existing teams on Mondays and Wednesdays. In speaking to Earlier this year, the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) and the National many players, it is agreed that netball is an excellent way to Basketball Association (NBA) of the US also announced a partnership keep fit, meet new people and develop your skills. You can that will tap on the popularity of basketball in Singapore to promote a also join if you wish to play netball but do not have a team. healthy and active lifestyle. NBA, the world’s most popular basketball Four courses / year: Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Jul-Sep & Oct-Dec league and top basketball property, is planning to establish a permanent Mon or Wed, 8pm-10pm, $120 / quarter base in Singapore to reach out to and to develop the sport. Kallang Netball Centre, 6 Stadium Boulevard If you’d like to play basketball, you can play at public courts, or you Singapore 397797, Tel: 6346 5063 ext 105 or can book a number of good facilities available. email: [email protected]. Nearest MRT station: Mountbatten (Circle Line) The Basketball Association of Singapore (BAS) Opposite McDonald’s and KFC The Basketball Association of Singapore (BAS) is the National Sports You can also register at www.netball.org.sg/reg-course Association (NSA) for basketball in Singapore. It is the national body recognised by the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) for the promotion of Netball Singapore basketball in Singapore. BAS is the official liaison body for the sport with Twitter: @Netball_SG SSC, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), schools, the media, Facebook: www.facebook.com/netballsingapore and other national sports associations and organisations. BAS oversees all sports excellence development, including the forming and managing of national teams, talent-spotting and the training of the national teams. It also provides accreditation of coaches and referees, organises regional and local tournaments or events, and promotes the sport as a form of recreation among the masses. NETBALL NATIONS CUP 2012 TICKET 601 Aljunied Crescent, #01-04, Singapore 389862, Tel: 6743 8425 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Basketball-Association-Of- Win GIVEAWAY SingaporeBAS/132104603498510, Website: www.bas.org.sg

There are a number of facilities to SCHOOL HALL play basketball if you do not wish • Non-peak no charge, peak $30 Facilities to play to play at a public court but prefer /hr to have a private game or a match. These include good courts in Terms & Conditions basketball schools, which can be booked and used outside of school hours. • Charges are inclusive of GST whether at the neighbourhood basketball except for where the hiring SSC Central Booking Office of SSC facilities is for exclusive court or a private court for your own use, 9am to 5pm on weekdays use and/or commercial you will never be short on options for (excluding public holidays) events/rallies. places to play Tel: 6342 5490 • Concessions on rates are Email: [email protected] granted to national sports associations, constituency sports Rates & Charges clubs and any other organisations as approved by Win a pair of season passes to see the Netball Nations Peak Hours: the SSC. 6pm to 10pm on weekdays • For events with gate collections, Cup 2012 from Dec 2 to 8. 7am to 10pm on weekends and the basic rental rate per day, public holidays or a 20 per cent levy on the We have 5 pairs of season passes to give away! gross gate collections, whichever Just answer this simple question: Non-Peak Hours: is higher, is applicable. 7am to 6pm on weekdays, • All five-hour exclusive booking How many nations will compete in excluding public holidays of SSC fields, sports hall or this year’s Netball Nations Cup 2012? stadiums are inclusive of the Indoor (CCAB Sports Hall) one-hour time for set-up, Email your answer with your name, mobile phone • Non-peak $11/hr, peak $23.10 dismantling or change-over and IC no., to [email protected] Remember /hr between slots. to title your email “Weekender Contest” in the subject • The SSC reserves the right to field. Email and win tickets now! OUTDOOR (CCAB COURT) change the rates without prior • Non-peak $6/hr, peak $11.60/hr notice. YOUR INSPIRATION TO A WEEKEND FILLED WITH FUN AND HAPPINESS November 16 - 22, 2012 • WEEKENDER • 09

For a pdf copy of Weekender visit: www.facebook.com/weekendersgp HOBBIES PLAY WITH CLAY Polymer clay-making is a fun activity that is a great hobby for parents and children to take up together By Lee Li Ying

a comparatively cheap hobby and it costs only $10 to purchase a batch of polymer clay to get yourself started on this creative and limitless hobby. lassic gifts such as candle-holders, decorative An excellent way to develop fine psychomotor photo frames, ornaments and even wearable skills in young children, polymer clay-making will earrings are just some items you can both help to stimulate the creative thought process make from polymer clay. What about a as well as improve the children’s visual observation C skills. By learning how to mix a variety of colours terrarium for ants made out of clay as well? Making a miniature Frosty the Snowman no bigger than a and to create multiple layers, the children are thus mere 5mm without the use of a magnifying glass? now able to create or to bring to life their favourite Sounds tough but Garie Sim, a self-taught polymer cartoon and fairy tale characters from their favourite clay artist, can teach you how to do just that. books, television programmes and even movies. Polymer clay-making, a fun activity that would You can even construct a living habitat that is appeal to most children and youths out there, is a suitable for ants to live, forage and survive in, great activity for both parents and children to take combining an appreciation for art together with a up together as a hobby. healthy respect for nature. Polymer clay-making is Similar to the pliable Plasticine modelling clay of a definitively much more constructive or productive Garie’s student and her depiction our school days, polymer clay is non-toxic and its endeavour than sitting passively in front of a of fairies and gnomes. availability in various television, doing nothing. Instead of being a couch shades of appealing potato, why not create a polymer clay model of Toy A jovial Garie shares colours gives children Story’s Mr Potato Head? the joy of his craft a safe, engaging and For adults, a more challenging task would be with his student. exciting medium and in order. Combining usable materials such as playtime. The versatility wood, vinyl, plastic and glass, more complex and of polymer clay also memorable gifts for birthdays or festivities such as means that it can be Halloween or Christmas, or even corporate gifts, used to make anything can be made. If you are a little more confdent and from pristine snowmen up for a little challenge, you can even test your own to miniature replicas of clay-making skills and dexterity by giving a shot at delicious ramen, and making a tiny teddy bear that you can fit just on the even complex dioramas tip of your finger. featuring scenarios of Garie provides a one-and-a-half-hour play clay daily life. workshop for children, starting at $350 for ten A pocket-friendly lessons in Basic Polymer Clay Modelling. He also hobby that can give you caters to children with special needs at a fee of $450 “You can even construct and your child great for ten lessons. For adults, the rate is $650 for ten satisfaction and many lessons, inclusive of materials and tools. a living habitat that is hours of fun, it is also What are you waiting for? Start creating your own a relaxing activity to world and creatures today! W suitable for ants to live, soothe your mind and can delight you with forage and survive in... what you will be able For more information, visit Garie’s website at ” One of the tiniest snowglobes to achieve with your www.garieinternational.com.sg or email him at - Garie Sim that you can find! hands. Best of all, it is [email protected]

Gary Chee started stargazing “I finally with a simple pair of binoculars understood what the lyrics in Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star meant – like diamonds in the sky!”

Sidewalk astronomy at Toa Payoh Central The skies have always held a kind diamonds in the sky!” even though there was virtually zero of ethereal, celestial wonder for all ages Contrary to the misconceptions of many publicity and it was not an astronomically of humanity. In the wide expanse of in Singapore – that stargazing must be a significant night such as during a total opalescent blue, its beauty is undeniable. very expensive hobby only for the rich, lunar eclipse. The crowd had simply On a clear night, with a telescope, one that not much stars can be seen under gathered to take turns to gaze at the largest can see the complex constellations spilled Singaporean skies, and that complex planet of our solar system, Jupiter, with four across the ink of the night; the thick edge scientific jargon will take away the pleasure moons that flicker around it like glowing of the galaxy we live in, the Milky Way, of observing the skies – astronomy and fireflies. arching majestically across the crystal clear stargazing as a hobby have actually become To see the stars for yourself, Gary will night sky like a permanent misty cloud. more accessible over the years. be conducting free public talks at Toa There is something so visually arresting Gary states that it is much easier Payoh Public Library titled Stargazing in about an otherworldly beauty. For all the for Singaporeans who want to pick up Singapore: Top 10 Celestial Wonders on Picassos and Vincent Van Goghs that the stargazing as a hobby to find reliable Saturdays November 17 and December 8, world has, nothing can information and from 7pm to 8.30pm. compare to the inter- support now. The free One can also attend public stargazing stellar flares of angry reds, “It is much easier and public Singapore sessions organised by members in the swirling wisps of purple Astronomy Forum at SINGASTRO forum (www.singastro.org), and blue, soft meadow- for those who www.singastro.org is by The Astronomical Society of Singapore gold tinges that make the most established (www.tasos.org.sg), free Friday sessions up columns of colour want to pick and longest-running by Singapore Science Centre Observatory and light intersecting astronomy forum in (scobbers.blogspot.sg) and Galaxy and refracting into a up stargazing Singapore. Community Club (www.galaxyastro.sg). kaleidoscope Interested first- In parting, Gary tells us how rewarding of beauty. as a hobby to timers will be able to the experience of stargazing can be. “The I believe the beauty interact with friendly more one finds out about the universe and Sidewalk of the galactic system find reliable and knowledgeable the scale of astronomical objects within is a cosmic wonder that enthusiasts, find it, through this hobby, the more humble enthralls all of us. For IT tons of helpful tips and kind a person will be. They will also consultant and astronomy information and about the hobby and realise how short the human lifespan truly blogger Gary Chee, 39, viewing locations, is, and thus be more inspired to live a more stargazing there is nothing more support now.” buy used telescopes, meaningful life.” beautiful and meaningful admire beautiful He adds, “We will become less arrogant of astronomer blogger Gary Chee shares with us the than spending time stargazing. astrophotography, and even find out the little knowledge we have, as the there is wonders of seeing star clusters and galaxies from Gary had the opportunity to climb where the latest upcoming sidewalk and still so much we still do not know about the Adam’s Peak in Sri Lanka in 1995. His first astronomical events in Singapore are. Gary universe in spite of tremendous progress in our humble streets glimpse of “hundreds of stars in the velvet estimates that a budget of about $400 would the fields of technology and science.” black, clear sky” was easily get seasoned stargazers a decent deeply etched into his telescope to use. Gary offers memory and has left him It is also possible to get high-quality, more stargazing reaching for the stars second-hand equipment at a slightly information at even after a decade. He lower budget. www.astro.sg or excitedly proclaims that It is evident that mankind’s innate www.twitter.com/ the experience had given fascination for the sky and the quest for astrosg him a fresh perspective its beauty have never quite waned. When of the sky, “I finally Gary organised a last-minute, impromptu understood what the Jupiter observing session in November 2011 lyrics in Twinkle, Twinkle just outside Toa Payoh Library, hundreds of A beauty literally out of this world! Little Star meant – like people poured in from apparently nowhere 10 • WEEKENDER • NOVEMBER 16 - 22, 2012 YOUR INSPIRATION TO A WEEKEND FILLED with FUN AND HAPPINESS

For a pdf copy of Weekender BE HAPPIER visit: www.facebook.com/weekendersgp CARVING A NICHE IN SAND Three-time world champion sand artist JooHeng Tan is nicknamed “Vincent Sand Gogh” by The Daily Mail. His majestic sand sculptures have graced international shores. He shares with us how to ride on THE tide of happiness

W: Where is your favourite place in W: What makes you smile? Singapore? J: Sometimes when I stand in the crowd, I hear J: The seaside! I love the seaside because the people’s true comments about my work, and those quietness of the surroundings, and the sound of comments will make me smile! the waves help me gain inspiration for my work. W: How do you spend a typical W: What do people love most about weekend? you? J: Go to the weekend market searching for past J: I really don’t know what people love about me, memories! W JooHeng Tan (right) but one thing that I know for sure is that people next to his sculpture Weekender: What food do you eat love my sand sculptures! in the World Class that makes you happy? Sand Sculpting Championship in the JooHeng: Topping the list of my favourite food W: You have a time Netherlands. is sashimi! I enjoy eating sashimi a lot because machine. Where and I am able to taste the freshness and the original when do you go? taste of the fish. J: I would like to travel to a time where people W: Which of your accomplishments care and help each other are you most proud of? willingly, and a place where J: I never expected that I, a Singaporean, could no one fights for a living. win the World Class Sand Sculpting Championship in The Netherlands. W: What is so ‘shiok’ about Singapore? W: What’s the most ‘paiseh’ J: Singapore is so easily (embarrassing) thing you’ve ever accessible and so many done? things are easily available J: When I was walking behind a girl, her friend in this little red dot. “any moment that decided to hit her backside, just for fun. She turned around and thought that I was the one who W: What message does not make me actually hit her. I was so paiseh at that moment, would you like but thankfully her friend came up and said sorry to say to all sad is the most shortly after. Singaporeans? J: Life should be like W: What is the most beautiful moment a dream! Don’t let your beautiful moment in your life? surroundings influence J: Any moment that does not make me sad is my you and burst that dream in my life.” most beautiful moment in my life. of yours! HELLO WORLD DISCOVERY German girl deity for Singaporeans? Few Singaporeans know there is a shrine Aaron Matthew Gabbie Goh L Santillan Born Aug 18, 2012 dedicated to a German girl on , who Born Jun 26, 2012 has been worshipped as a deity by locals of various races. We unravel this mystery

the woods. The rest of her family was sent to detention barracks on the main island of Singapore. A few days later, the girl’s body was found covered with ants by the Malay plantation workers. It was assumed she had lost her way and fell to her death from a cliff.

Celynn Ng YuYan Isaac Leong The Legend Born Apr 7, 2012 Born Feb 11 After the war, the German family returned to Pulau Ubin looking for her remains but could not locate her tombstone. Bitterly, they left Singapore and never returned. The exhumed remains of the dead German girl, however, were said to have been kept in a Chinese Taoist Babies - aren’t they the cutest things ever? That’s why Weekender dedicates a section to your adorable darlings in diapers. temple on a hill, together with an Send us your favourite photos of your newborn, so the rest of us can ‘coo’ and ‘ahh’ over him / her too! What better way is iron cross and some coins. There are about 11 shrines and nine In 1974, a granite quarry company there to celebrate your child than to share him / her with the rest of the world? temples on the island of Pulau Ubin took over the hill for development. but none catches the imagination A new temple was erected to house as much as the German Girl Shrine, the porcelain urn that contained Email your photos to [email protected] or mail hard copies to us at our office at 80 Playfair Road, #02-03, located near Ketam Quarry in the the remains. Soon, the temple Singapore 367998. We look forward to receiving photos of your loved one! West of the island. We search for became popular with worshippers answers as to how a German girl who prayed for good luck. Gamblers became a deity for locals. attributed their winnings to the spirit of the girl, now regarded as The Mystery a deity. Offerings of fruits, flowers, How did the shrine come about? And cosmetics and perfumes fill the altar. how did a German girl become a deity? The story began in the 1910s, The Temple Lee Kai Yyi Rainie just before World War I (1914-1918) The German girl deity was also broke out. known as “Lady Datuk” by the local Born Feb 12, 2012 Born May 24, 2012 There was a German family living Chinese. A few years back, a former on Pulau Ubin at the turn of the Ubin resident who had migrated 20th Century, who owned a coffee to Australia dreamt of the girl for plantation on this North-eastern three consecutive days. To pay his island of Singapore. According to respects, he bought a Barbie doll and research, the plot of land used to sent it to Pulau Ubin. The doll has belong to two German families, since become her symbolic idol. of Daniel Brandt and Hermann There are rumours that the Muhlingan. However, the identity of porcelain urn is now empty, and the the German girl remains unknown. remains of the German girl were On August 4, 1914, the United lost decades ago. Her identity and Kingdom declared war on the family remain untraceable today. German Empire, and the colonial One thing’s for sure, this German girl Muhammed Aariz Ting Pei Xuan government began seizing German deity has since become part of Pulau ships, businesses and properties. Ubin’s lore and history, and is still Bin Muhamed Born Jan 30, 2012 On Pulau Ubin, the British military remembered by the islanders after Haris rounded up the German plantation almost a century. Born Jun 26, 2012 owner and his family. His frightened daughter, around 18 years of age From remembersingapore. (said to be born 1896), escaped into wordpress.com YOUR INSPIRATION TO A WEEKEND FILLED WITH FUN AND HAPPINESS November 16 - 22, 2012 • WEEKENDER • 11

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The Torre del Oro

Savour SPANISH here are many places where stereotypesN are just stereotypes. In Seville, Spain, it seems like stereotypes come alive with bullfighting, flamenco, Ttapas, siesta and fiestas. Perhaps there’s no better place in Spain to witness this than in the city of Seville. A mere three-hour train ride from Madrid, it is one of Spain’s most important cities jam-packed with things to see and do. We joined a free walking tour starting at the iconic SEVILLETravel blogger Albino Christopher Chua savours what most Giralda, right by the Seville cathedral. It is one of the major imagine of Spain, historic sites and all sights in Seville and my first taste of Islamic architecture in the country. The structure is a fine example of how some former mosques in Spain were turned into churches. The 1 Giralda, which has since been converted into a bell tower, looks very similar to the minarets in Morocco. This is because the Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakesh served as its inspiration. The view was fantastic from the top of the tower and we could see the entire old town. Next, we walked down the historic Guadalquivir river “Spain where we saw the Torre del Oro (Tower of Gold) and the Palacio de San Telmo. The tower is a dodecagonal building comes built during the Islamic era which, over the years, served various uses from a watchtower to prison. The picturesque alive in Palacio de San Telmo currently houses the Andalusian Autonomous Government. The grandest structure in Seville is probably the Plaza de Seville Espana, its imposing buildings erected in the early 1900s to commemorate the World’s Fair in Seville. We were there – and at midday, and it was quite warm, but we still saw a lot of people riding the touristy gondolas in the nearby moat. I mean Those who’ve seen The Dictator may recognise the building 3 as General Aladeen’s palace. Our walking tour ended at about 1pm, just right to have this in a a typically late Spanish lunch. We decided to have it at 1. The majestic Giralda 2 4 Ovejas Negras, quite near the cathedral. It is a modern 2. Beautiful night positive bar and restaurant that serves up some unusual tapas. I’d scene of the Plaza recommend all visitors to try the pulpo (octopus) – one of de Espana my favourite tapas – when you visit Spain. 3. The side of the way.” Palacio de San Seville is a great city, no doubt about it. It served as my Telmo introduction to Andalucía and, although it wasn’t my first 4. A Sevillian stop, it was the very first place that fit my impression of flamenco dancer what Spain is like. performing Truly, the generalisations about Spain come alive in Seville – and I mean this in a positive way.

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Other places to go in Spain

Toledo Steel Toledo is the mediaeval capital of Spain, in the historic region of La Mancha, just outside of Madrid. For those who may not have read the classic by Cervantes, or seen its incarnation in film or on TV, La Mancha is also the setting for the story of the elderly knight errant Don Quixote de la Mancha, famous around the world. See this stunning mediaeval fortress and its beautiful countryside, also renowned for the growing of saffron. Just don’t go charging at windmills like Don Quixote.

Figueres – Dali Museum One of the most well-known Spaniards is the inimitable Salvador Dali, artist and revolutionary. The Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres is described as “the world’s largest surrealist object”, and showcases various works of this genius. The museum building itself is a sight to behold, with giant eggs perched on its roof. The museum collection includes some of the master’s greatest masterpieces. This has to be experienced.

Granada Granada is a great city to see and experience, with both Moorish as well as European Renaissance architecture and culture. This great city in East Andalusia was the last bastion of the Caliphate, before it was reconquered by the Catholic Monarchs in the Reconquista of 1492, the same year Columbus discovered the Americas. The iconic Alhambra is a huge complex of separate parts, including a breath-taking castle and a lush Arabic-style garden. The Albaicin, the old city, is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Soak in a historic Arab-style bath when you need to reinvigorate yourself.

Ronda Ronda is a city in the heavens, about a two- hour drive from the city of Malaga, along the Costa del Sol. The view is majestic, being situated high in the mountains. There are two main parts of the city – the old city mainly of Arab influence, and the post-16th Century portion. The New Bridge over the gorge is an engineering feat, and you can go to the visitor’s centre in the heart of it. Its bullring is one of the oldest in Spain.

Valencia Valencia is Spain’s third-largest city, and one of the most scenic of all. Not far from the coast, Valencia is famed for its seafood and paella, a pan-cooked seafood rice dish. Its old quarter, featuring stunning mediaeval architecture, is the favourite area of both locals and tourists. On the other hand, its City of Arts and Sciences is an ultra-modern architectural beauty, with many things to see, do and experience. Valencia is one of the most beautiful Spanish cities but sadly not as well known.

Santiago de Campostela Santiago de Campostela is one of the most idyllic places in Spain, situated on its North-western coast. The name “Santiago” is from St James the apostle, who was supposed to have made a journey there to spread Christianity. “Campostela” means “field of stars” which gives you an indication of its picturesque surroundings. One of the most-visited pilgrim sites in the world, it is also popular with tourists who walk the Camino de Santiago, the Way of St James, to do some soul-searching. A film starring Martin Sheen was recently made on this.