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dynamic and thought-provoking this can be borrowed from the SPORTS collection of art promises to various libraries. provide viewers with a fresh National Library Building perspective on both composition Promenade, Level 9, E MUST WATCH and content. Visit 100 Victoria Street www.artforum.com.sg Art Forum, 82 Cairnhill Road Flea For Good 30 & 31 Mar, 12pm-9pm Bras Basah.Bugis Arts Shop for a good cause at City Flea Market Square Mall’s first flea market 30 & 31 Mar, 1-7pm where a portion of the proceeds There’s always a surprise for collected from booth rentals everyone at BBB Arts Flea will be donated to the Singapore Market, as it is chock full of Children’s Society. The flea vintage and craft items, yummy market will also be held every snacks, little treats and more. last Saturday and Sunday of the If you love getting temporary month (except for June), with body tattoos, catch Dottinghill; a different theme suited to the for a little home decoration, festive holidays. swing by Artitude; fans of quirky City Square Mall, and colourful bags, accessories 180 Kitchener Rd and cushions, visit Little Odd Forest. Visit www.public-garden. Lion City Charity Black- The Extreme com or www.facebook.com/ and-White Photography brasbasahbugis Contest National Museum of Singapore, Until 29 Mar 93 Stamford Rd This photography competition is Sailing Series themed “Singapore In Your Eyes” 12-14 Apr, 11am, Campaign City: Life and the top entry wins $2,000. Come support the Singapore team, Aberdeen in Posters For entry forms and inquiries, Team Singapore, as they race against at least Until Jul 7, 10am-9pm, email immagini.billy@ eight other Olympic-winning teams in the library hours gmail.com seventh season of this adrenaline-fuelled This exhibition features mascots Immagini, 57 Joo Chiat Place event. The Race Village provides all-day free and posters by 50 artists entry entertainment for the spectator with including leaders from the JOIN IN THE PARTY, BE PART activities for the family, music entertainment, creative industry and students, OF THE STORY food and beverage stalls and exciting on-water together with highlights from Until 31 Mar, 10am-10pm activities such as the Neil Pryde Windsurfing the National Library’s campaign Come and be part of crafting Racing Series, Optimist and Moth sailing. poster collection. Visit golibrary. a community story, where a Visit www.extremesailingseries.com nlb.gov.sg typewriter will be waiting for Promontory @ Marina Bay National Library Building, you at the Arts House. Let your Lee Kong Chian Reference inner wordsmith shine through Library, 100 Victoria Street and type a few lines as part of the story, which will be rounded Cine65 – A Short Film off by one of their writers. This W Competition is held in conjunction with If you would like your event listed, Until 12 May Literally 9 – Writers Party, The please email the details and Aspiring filmmakers, consider Arts House 9th anniversary pictures (where applicable) to joining this short film celebrations. [email protected] competition and stand to win The Arts House, 2 weeks before your event date. attractive prizes ranging from 1 Old Parliament Lane $3,000 cash, overseas learning Listings must arrive in email Wednesday two weeks before trips and a camera worth $7,350 Meet Booker Prize nominee publication. Listings are free but, for the student category and Tash Aw PINIC at Serangoon as space is limited, inclusion is not open category. Simply submit 6, 9, 12, 13 Apr, various timings Arts Village guaranteed. Nevertheless, we try our three-minute short films on the National Arts Council's 13 Apr, 4pm-10pm best to include every listing possible. theme “I’ll Be There For You, international writer-in- As part of Passion Arts month, Singapore.” residence, Tash Aw will be Serangoon Community Arts Visit www.cine65.sg appearing at several public and Culture Committee (CACC), events over the next few months Nikei Fine Art the first outdoor Arts Village, Cold Stone Creamery to discuss his new novel, Five PICNIC, allows residents to "Duet It" Promo Star Billionaire. Aw is also the New Gallery gather for an afternoon picnic free Until 31 Mar author of the Booker-nominated Now open, Tue-Sun, 11am-8pm and be entertained by story- Wilting in the tropical heat? The Harmony Silk Factory. telling corners, pop-up bookstore admission Bring a friend or partner to any Visit is.asia-city.com This Japanese art gallery and Tomoko Sekino. Sano, the BooksActually, interactive Cold Stone Creamery outlet to Various locations now has a second gallery at 81-year-old painter, will grace quizzes and music by local cool down with their “Duet It” Sentosa Cove, to share the finest the official opening in end-April. indie bands like Pleasantry. All promo – 2 delicious scoops of NGC-NEA Eco-Run 2013 proceeds go to a local charity. A Dialogue with Mondrian: ice-cream served with a waffle, 20 April, 8am-12pm artworks from Japan and Asia, Sentosa Cove, 31 Ocean Way Xue Song Solo Exhibition featuring works by Nuit Sano Open field at Blk 129, Serangoon for just $10.90. You can choose National Geographic Channel North Ave 1, Singapore 550129 6-25 Apr, 11am-7pm daily from any 2 of their 16 signature partners the National Iconic contemporary Chinese ice cream creations. Terms and Environment Agency to launch artist Xue Song will be conditions apply. their first Eco-Run to promote showcasing his most recent At all Cold Stone Creamery recycling efforts and awareness series of works featuring 13 outlets including Orchard of environmental sustainability Mondrian inspired collages. Central, 181 Orchard Road, among youths aged 13 to 25. Xue Song marries Mondrian’s #01-09/10 Youths can choose to run either graphic approach with his own 2.5 km or 5 km. An eco-concert and emphasizes the iconic Crabtree & Evelyn contest and carnival will be held, as vertical black lines and three Until 31 Mar well as an art competition for primary colours. Stand a chance to win Crabtree primary school students themed MOCA @ Loewen, & Evelyn's newest invigorating "My Clean Singapore". 27A Loewen Road body and hand care collection Bishan–Ang Mo Kio Park Tarocco Orange, Eucalyptus a:edge & Sage hamper worth $140 Samsung Fashion Steps Until 24 Mar, 12-8pm by taking part in their Out 2013 What does art speak? The Facebook-exclusive contest. Until 12 May exhibition seeks to answer Log on to www.facebook.com/ The fashion festival at Ion Hello Kitty, the this question through 33 sets CrabtreeEvelynSG, and fill in a Orchard heralds Spring/Summer of artworks that respond to form to tell them how you want season with a range of events, long-beloved dialogue, as well as concepts to get energized to be rewarded and culminates in a parade on 4 character, has once extending from dialogue. They with complimentary samples May where 150 models will strut come in the form of paintings, and an exclusive deal. down Orchard Road clad in the again graced our photographs, assemblages, latest threads from some of the shores to spark a videos and installations Diamonds to Complement biggest fashion brand names. SOTA Art Gallery, your Style Ion Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn frenzy to grab her 1 Zubir Said Drive Until 7 Apr cute likeness Spend $50 at Nex and you may TALK BY NAOMI CASS: ARTIST TALK: DITA ALANGKARA be the lucky one to walk away Photography from 37° 6 Apr, 4-530pm with a beautiful pair of Rosella South and 144° East Chief Photographer of the diamond earrings from Citigems 4 Apr, 7.30-9pm Associated Press Jakarta bureau worth over $2,800. There is a As its director, Naomi Cass Grab limited edition Dita Alangkara talks about maximum of three combined will talk about the Centre for working as a photojournalist. same-day receipts. Fashionista Contemporary Photography He has covered Asia-Pacific members get double the chance. (CCP) - one of Australia’s stories including East Timor's 23 Serangoon Central premier venues for exhibiting Hello Kitty figurines breakaway from Indonesia, contemporary photo-based arts the Bali bombings and Aceh Discovering Dragonflies - and Australian photography. separatist conflict, and sports Hello Kitty Harbour’s Sanrio Hello Kitty Town for four people 6 & 7 Apr Naomi is also a curator and events like Australian Open Children can learn about writer. Email info@objectifs. is back. This when you spend $5* and above at 7-Eleven. tennis and Rugby World Cup. dragonflies at the Dragonfly com.sg to register. Objectifs time, the Hurry down to your nearest 7-Eleven to collect Email [email protected] Lake, guided by an interactive is launching two books and adorable cat these cute figurines. The promotion ends on Jun 4, to register. trail map, and unravel the two DVDs to mark its 10th has gotten or while stocks last. 56A Arab Street amazing facts behind these anniversary. a wardrobe magical expert fliers of the 56A Arab Street revamp from 7-Eleven Meals ARTIST TALK: KATIE LEE insect kingdom. After the trail, renowned While collecting 2 May, 730-9pm they can create their very own THE COLOUR OF SILENCE Italian artist more stamps, get Australian artist Katie Lee dragonfly and bring it home Until 31 Mar, 10am - 8pm Simone Legno. 7-Eleven’s satisfying talks about her recent dance as the perfect memento. If silence were a colour, what Legno created selection of convenient film work. Katie is based in Dragonfly Lake, Gardens by the colour would it be? Known Tokidoki, a microwaveable meals. Melbourne and has had her Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive for his unusual and distinct work exhibited in Australia, Japanese- From QuickBites to aesthetic style, picture book New Zealand, Chile and inspired Signature Selection Emirates ‘Meet Me there’ illustrator and writer Lee Kow Vietnam. She is now in lifestyle brand. ready-to-eat meals to Contest Fong aka Ah Guo presents his Singapore for a residency with Emirates Skywards, Emirates’ first solo exhibition, showcasing After having been given the Tokidoki treatment, suit both Western and The Art Incubator. Email info@ Hello Kitty now comes in ten collectible figurines Asian palates, these frequent flyer programme, is a series of illustrated vignettes objectifs.com.sg to register. offering globetrotters the chance where the audience is invited exclusively available at 7-Eleven stores. are excellent when you 56A Arab Street to win a trip for themselves and to create their own stories when don’t have much time. five friends or family members. looking at the seemingly silent Hello Kitty collectible figurines Delicious options ARTIST TALK: ZANN HUANG The prize includes six return characters. In addition, other These limited edition Hello Kitty collectible include the Butter 9 May, 730-9pm flights to the destination of the digital illustrations he completed figurines are a blend of fashion and cuteness, with Chicken Biryani, and A self-taught and self-funded winner’s choice anywhere on over the years will be featured ten unique variations ranging from Rocket Kitty Teriyaki Chicken with photographer, Zann Huizhen Emirates’ global network, via in this exhibition. to Unicorn Kitty, to Cupid Kitty. Head down to a Pearl Rice. Huang began photojournalism its hub at Dubai International The Arts House Gallery, 7-Eleven store to check out the complete range. Hurry, Hello Kitty is after the tsunami in January Airport. There will be one 1 Old Parliament Lane Collect and be the proud owner of this coveted waiting for you. 2005 and has covered winner every week for the next set of Hello Kitty figurines. If the usual popularity *Terms and humanitarian and socio-political three weeks. Visit www.facebook. Yang Menulis (They of Hello Kitty collectibles is anything to go by, these conditions apply. issues in the Middle East and com/emirates to enter the Who Write) Asia. Her works have published collectible figurines will fly off the shelves. Visit 7-eleven.com.sg competition. 30 Mar - 12 May in Time magazine, Le Monde, This joint exhibition by the Geo Italia and L’expresso. Email Hello Kitty Stamps & Promotions Every Child A Gift: National Library Board (NLB) [email protected] to register. Exhibition by Singapore and Malay Heritage Centre Simply spend $4 at any 7-Eleven store to get a 56A Arab Street stamp*, and collect 18 stamps* to redeem one free Children’s Society features manuscripts and Until 6 Jun, library hours lithographs from NLB’s Rare figurine. Alternatively, collect 6 stamps* and pay an Black and White Singapore Children’s Society is Materials Collection and a additional $3.90 to get one figurine. Until Apr 10, 10am-6pm presenting a Heritage Corner virtual library. It examines If you’re going to see all the Sanrio characters Ten accomplished Asia-Pacific Exhibit that features the the invisible role of the scribe at Sanrio Hello Kitty Town in Puteri Harbour, contemporary artists present a Singapore Children’s Society's (penyalin) and the laborious Malaysia, present the original Hello Kitty Tokidoki dynamic collection of black and history, to commemorate its 60 process of copying-by-hand. box to get 10 per cent off standard tickets. white art pieces on different years of commitment to bringing National Library Building, In addition, you may be one of the 12 lucky media such as oil, acrylic, water relief to children in need. Promenade, Level 7, winners of a two-day, one-night stay at Tune colour and photography. 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For a pdf copy of Weekender All events are correct at time of print. visit: www.facebook.com/weekendersgp EVENT Coheed and Cambria Live orchestras and choirs, and staged yourself in this classic story of love, in Singapore musical and dramatic scenes by deception and greed. Apr 23, 8pm, $88; $98 (at the door) young protégés. Fort Canning Park, Cox Terrace New York progressive rockers University Cultural Centre Hall, ticketed the main issues in Southeast Asia, Coheed and Cambria return to 50 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore Dance Theatre's S admission and discuss these works with the up Singapore to perform with special NUS Centre for Arts Gala Performance and coming directors and veteran guests Circa Survive, an alternative 31 May & 1 Jun, 8pm, $30, $50, $70 film-makers who made them. rock band touring for their most Playing With Patterns As part of its 25th anniversary Singapore Art Museum & 8Q, recent album Violent Waves. Coheed Until 26 May, Saturdays, 12.30pm- celebrations, Singapore After The Event 8 Queen Street and Cambria are touring in support 2pm, free with Art of the Brick ticket Dance Theatre presents a gala 21 Apr, 4pm, 7pm, $20 (students & of their epic two-part series, The Forget the usual paint brush! In this performance featuring the best and senior citizens), $25 Afterman. Tickets from Sistic. Heartstrings colourful workshop, use Lego bricks most memorable pieces from its Directed by Richard Webster, All events listed here are accurate The Coliseum, Hard Rock Hotel 3 Apr, 7.30pm, $16, $20, $24, $28 to create a variety of print patterns repertoire. Performances include Chris Fitzsimmons' comedy is a at the the time of print, or are listed Singapore, 39 Artillery Ave Marvel at the diverse musical on different surfaces. Suitable for Goh Choo San’s Beginnings, the contemporary story of love and as stated by the organisers. Please possibilities of Chinese string all ages. first ballet ever performed by SDT; loss, the people we think we are check with the relevant organisers DIRTY DANCING – THE CLASSIC instruments as two Singapore Art of Play Space, The Art of the Serenade, the most performed and a bag of sugar. Be surprised by and contacts for more information STORY ON STAGE Chinese Orchestra virtuosos bring Brick, 10 Bayfront Avenue ballet by George Balanchine; and a their exploration of their thoughts, and to book tickets. 24 May - 16 Jun, Tue-Sun, 8pm, you classic erhu piece A Flower newly commissioned work featuring relationships and chequered pasts $55, $95, $125, $150, $175 and poetic ruan solo pieces such Salute to Pao Kun the full company of SDT dancers. - though seemingly obvious at first, The Singapore Premiere of this as Ning Yong’s Longing, among 5-7 Apr, 2.30pm (Sun), 8pm (Fri & Esplanade Theatre, it gradually becomes apparent that worldwide smash-hit musical is others. The finale features Sat), $19 (concession), $25 1 Esplanade Drive all isn’t quite as it appears to be. here. Dirty Dancing - the Classic a rendition of A Merry Night by Esplanade presents four Tickets include one complimentary WEEKENDER Story on Stage is an adaptation of a quintet showcasing the unique experimental theatre pieces by post-production drink at the Caffé B the 1987 movie (made famous by characteristics of the erhu, ruan, Danny Yung (Hong Kong), Li Liuyi Bar. Email [email protected] for ABOUT US Patrick Swayze) written and co- pipa, yangqin, and guzheng. (China), Lawrence Lei (Macau) tickets. We are a Social Enterprise! produced by Eleanor Bergstein, and 1 Esplanade Drive and Li Bao-chun (Taiwan). 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For a pdf copy of Weekender E HAPPIER visit: www.facebook.com/weekendersgp B Face to Face with the Aliens have landed “Most Dangerous at the Istana! Don’t panic, yet. We interviewed A visitor from the Galactic Empire and translated from the alien tongue of MThis week we take ona Shinya Aoki, tn”he “Most Dangerous Weekendian Man in Mixed Martial Arts”, to sniff out his game plan for the One Fighting Championship next Friday By Lester J Wan By Cheryl Chia * hinya Aoki’s game plan usually and that was when I got interested in MMA. Interview with the involves breaking his opponent’s I was 20 years old when I got into it for real. arm while trying to take him Since then, I have obtained a black belt Sdown, earning him the title of in Judo and Brazilian Jujitsu. “Most Dangerous Man in Mixed Martial (Alien) Empire Arts (MMA)”. Do you prefer the Japanese Shinya Aoki is a Japanese mixed rules of One FC compared to the So, what brings you to Earth? that human emotion. Then again, martial artist, grappler and former police American UFC? Erm… [long pause] We come in there was once when I was caught trainee, who is currently competing for I definitely prefer the One FC rules. peace! And we admire your cattle cornfield spotting… What? Even the One Fighting Championship (One It’s more like fighting. The American one and crop fields. And lone persons aliens have to answer the call FC) lightweight title against last season’s is more like a game. travelling along highways. of nature. winner, Kotetsu “No Face” Boku. He is best known for his flexibility and Describe a typical training day. Why Singapore and not, say, What makes you happy? submission skills – often taking opponents I train six days a week in two intervals. Washington DC? Galactic domination. Erm... Sorry, by surprise – earning him the nickname Between 9am to 11am and then 2pm to Singapore is a military… I mean, you might get it wrong in translation. Tobikan Judan, meaning “grandmaster of 4pm. In the morning, I usually practice geographically-strategic location. I mean universal peace. flying submissions". Speaking through his with Heath Sims (six-time US wrestling trainer, Chatri Sityodtong, we get into the champion), focusing on wrestling and IF you haD a time machine, What is so ‘shiok’ about mind of this prize fighter. submission. In the afternoon, I practice where would you go? Singapore? striking, boxing and Muay Thai. Is this Earth humour? We have been Let’s just say I am contemplating the Do you favour one style of fighting One Fighting everywhere, or every-when, and prospect of inter-species procreation. over another? If you could fight anyone, who done that. However, the space-time How do Singaporean women feel Brazilian Jujitsu. (Chatri: Shinya is known would you choose? Championship continuum is a tricky thing and this about foreign men? for being the best grappler in the world. He’s Anyone and everyone. I am a warrior. is not recommended for amateurs. like a python in taking his opponent down.) We speak with Chatri Would you settle in here? What is the real Shinya like outside What is your most Hmm... The locals appear quite What’s the game plan for April 5? of the ring? Sityodong, founder and embarrassing moment? xenophobic toward foreign talent The game plan is to take him down and I am an average, normal human being. I’m sorry; I’m not familiar with currently. I’m not so sure. submit him. “No Face” knows what he’s I know I have a bad boy image but, despite chairman of Evolve MMA, going to do. He’s going to knock me out, and all that arm breaking, I am just a normal and leader of Evolve I am going to knock him out. There is no person. (Shinya is married with a child.) Fight Team *News Bites pretence here. Should people be afraid to A mere four years ago, the world of Mixed Is it different training in Singapore approach you for an autograph? Martial Arts (MMA) was foreign to Singapore. Obama puzzled alien landing not as compared to Japan? Of course they shouldn’t. [laughs] No Since then, the scene has exploded with at White House President Obama of the USA has voiced that he In Japan, I had to go to many different problems there! W thousands currently in the community. is perplexed that the aliens had not landed at the gyms to learn all “When Evolve started, it was a struggle White House. He is contemplating legal action the different martial to get people interested or media coverage. against Hollywood for creating a false impression. arts. Here, it is all in Now, MMA is getting more mainstream acceptance,” says Chatri Sityodong, founder one place, which is EU moves to purchase the Moon much more efficient. and chairman of Evolve MMA. Even children are getting into the fray, The European Union (EU) has moved quickly Everything is with kids as young as six years old taking to purchase the Moon. A spokesperson has said planned out and part in MMA programmes. Evolve MMA also that the Moon will be renamed “Europe II”, and I don’t waste time. teaches self-defence skills which help build exorbitant rates will be charged for lunar property. confidence and discipline. What made you The One FC sees the world’s best fighters ASEAN nations unimpressed decide to go come together in one place with 600 million Singapore’s neighbours in South-East Asia are into MMA? viewers in 70 countries. Be prepared to see unimpressed. Across the Causeway, politicians are I used to watch an knock-outs and incapacitating submissions. wondering what resource they can process or refine old Japanese MMA One FC tickets are available from Sistic, from the aliens, and to sell it back to them. programme, Pride FC, and it will be held on April 5. *This is part of our April Fool’s Day content.

experiences are pretty far the studios and the director Starring: Byung-hun Lee, Snake Eyes away from mine, and vice were eager to see. MOVIE PREVIEW faces off with Adrianne Palicki, Ray Cobra ninjas versa, but I discovered that “3D allows us to invite the Park, Channing Tatum and he grew up with the G.I. Joe audience into our movie. Dwayne Johnson versus Cobra mythology We span many different Genre: Action and understood the internal places around the world Run Time: 110 min aesthetics of what G.I. Joe from Tokyo to Pakistan, to Release Date: 28 Mar is and that is something The Himalayas and, with 3D, that’s invaluable,” recalls we get to bring the audience di Bonaventura. into those environments. In Chu, producers saw They get to experience the a fresh set of eyes with action as if they are right Page genuine enthusiasm. there,” says Chu. 9 Chu Recalls, “I grew He adds, “Dwayne up with G.I. Joe and was Johnson's punches feel familiar back before the more powerful. You don't cartoon and comic books. just witness Storm Shadow's My version would be what blade-wielding, you actually any fan boy would want get the feeling of ducking out Read about to see.” of its way. The 3D just made our movie more fun for The G.I. Joe Pantheon audiences around the world.” ez living For the uninitiated, the G.I. for next week’s Joe mythology runs deep G.I. Joe Retaliation [PG13] and has a pantheon of Director: Jon Chu giveaway! characters to draw from, Duke is one each with their own story Storm Shadow, of the popular and characteristics. the white ninja characters The filmmakers wanted to working for Cobra G.I. Joe: build on the elements and storylines from the first film and carry those through while simultaneously creating a new feel. This offered the opportunity to Retaliation introduce new characters from the mythology. G.I. Joe Retaliation In this sequel to G.I. Joe: The Rise of features lots of explosions, Cobra, the Joes not only resume the Action more real in 3D shootouts and fight with their mortal enemy Cobra The addition of 3D to the film martial arts but are forced to contend with threats brings it into a whole new playing field. It’s something from within the government

Storm Shadow vs Snake Eyes and Paul Wernick, based on office was something that Hasbro toy company’s G.I. was completely unique and Joe characters. Among the would be an interesting The very existence of film’s many stars are Byung- thing to examine… It was Adrianne GI Joe could be in jeopardy. hun Lee, Adrianne Palicki, important to find a director Palicki sizzles as After the events of G.I. Ray Park, Channing Tatum who would really own it Lady Jaye Joe: The Rise of Cobra, the and Dwayne Johnson. completely and be able to team is back. This time, Producer Lorenzo di take all the multi-layered apart from taking the fight Bonaventura, who has had characters and treat them to their mortal enemy, a hand in some of the most with gravity,” says the malevolent Cobra successful film franchises to di Bonaventura. organisation, they face date including Transformers, a threat from within the felt that the first film’s The Fan Boy Director government that could wipe conclusion left the door open It was Adam Goodman, them out. to explore more within the president of the Paramount world of G.I. Joe. Film Group, who surprised di About the Film “I thought that ending Bonaventura by suggesting G.I. Joe: Retaliation is the first film with the rising director Jon M Chu. directed by Jon M Chu and suggestion that there was “Jon and I had a funny is written by Rhett Reese an imposter in the oval first meeting because his YOUR INSPIRATION TO A WEEKEND FILLED WITH FUN AND HAPPINESS march 29 - APRIL 4, 2013 • WEEKENDER • 05 06 • WEEKENDER • march 29 - APRIL 4, 2013 YOUR INSPIRATION TO A WEEKEND FILLED WITH FUN AND HAPPINESS

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The Avocado Battered Roll Old friends, good food Try the signature The Bikini, a ham, cheese and dish of Ipoh at the truffle sandwich, is one of the “Aficionados most popular. It is the only one to newly-revamped have been sold out, twice! Taste of Spanish Chinatown Point and see what the hype is about. With an even more risqué food culture By Cheryl Chia name, The Tortilla de Trampo, also known as the “Sin Tortilla” looks WILL be happy Craving a comforting pretty as it has the appearance of bowl of Ipoh hor fun with a cake. Its filling is soft and tasty. WITh the boiled kampong chicken? In an Asian style, the Avocado Give Ipoh Lou Yau Beansprout Battered Roll is a type sushi, with VARIETy and Chicken a try at the spanking lobster and avocado filling. The new Chinatown Point. rich flavour of this seafood delight quality of “Nga Choi Gai” in Cantonese, elicits a feeling of indulgence. this chicken chain by the One of the best dishes tasted The tapas Select Group only chooses on the night was the Octopus “A chickens weighing 1.8kg and Fiera”, a Galician tapa finished on offer.” above, to ensure a meaty meal. with a pork dewlap. The octopus They also import their hor fun is tender and melts away, and Bar Manager Dario Nocentini is and beansprouts directly from executive director of the Select juices and gives it a glossy sheen. doesn’t taste like octopus but an award-winning mixologist who their source in Ipoh. Group Limited says, “Malaysia We especially like the “dry” white meat. has won numerous competitions. The beansprouts in Ipoh is a treasure trove of humble Ipoh Hor Fun, coming in a bowl Stairway to Heaven, inspired are grown with spring water culinary delights whose simplicity of black sauce and garnished with Traditional Pork Dishes by the Led Zeppelin song, was instead of tap water, which touches the heart, and the fried onions and chives. For the The Jamon Iberico or traditional awarded Bacardi Legacy 2012 results in a plumper and beansprouts chicken of Ipoh is soupy one, the smooth hor fun cured ham is exceptionally tender Spanish Cocktail of the Year. crunchier sprout. Jack Tan, one such dish. Like the name glides easily down the throat. and rich in flavour. Perhaps it is When you order this, a bubbling suggests, I hope that Lou Yau (“old A one-person set goes for the quality of the product selected. mixture first comes as a teaser to friend” in Cantonese) can bring $6.90 with hor fun, chicken and Torrija with The highlight of the restaurant allow you to first get a sense of the the authentic dish made from the beansprouts, and a whole chicken Smoked Milk menu is undoubtedly the variety of fragrances and flavours. Ice Cream freshest ingredients to all, just like for $39.00. Side dishes are also Segovian Style Roasted Suckling Catalunya’s Reverse Gin Tonic an old friend would.” available here. Pig with Lemon Puree. Its skin is is also fruity, light and refreshing. The free-range kampong Ipoh Lou Yaw Beansprout starter. These soft capsules are crisp and tantalising, while the It is a signature drink that is chickens are boiled in broth to Chicken can be found at IMM, filled with the juice of olives. They meat is tender and juicy. It is so even bottled. For more familiar increase the juiciness of the flesh, The Centrepoint, Chevron House, gently explode in your mouth, soft that a plate is used to cut it. comfort, Catalunya’s Sangria is then simmered and submerged VivoCity, Chinatown Point and releasing a burst of flavour. It tastes highly different from the lovely and will transport you to in an ice bath, which seals in the White Sands. Aficionados of Spanish food Chinese style that many would be the quaint streets of Barcelona. culture will be happy with the used to. There is also the Suckling Dario also comes up with new variety and quality of the tapas Pig Tapa in a smaller portion. creations to please patrons. on offer in the new menu. The Catalunya is open 11am to 2am. Bombas de la Barceloneta, a meat Comprehensive Wine List & There are plans to start a new late stew and mashed potato with New Cocktails night menu from April. W brava sauce, is one of the best. A comprehensive wine list and The wholesome traditional flavour revolutionary cocktails are the Catalunya, Fullerton Pavilion, was soothing as it went down. pride of Catalunya’s beverages. 82 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049327

ALIEN RECIPE A WEEKENDER EXCLUSIVE RECIPE Miso Clams with Salted Plum In the twelfth and final in a series featuring chefs sharing recipes using ingredients from Chef of the Year Patrick Japan, Chef Isaac Tan of the Pelican Group Heuberger of Le Bistrot du shows us how to make Japanese Miso Clams Sommelier

and sensory stimulation of these ingredients are popular Best chefs & * among diners. Space level-up Chef Isaac’s Miso Clams with Salted Plum are definitely restaurants feted filled with umami. nutrient capsules Ingredients in World Gourmet • 300g of clams Ever wondered what Japanese foods. • 50g of Miso paste Series Awards nourishes aliens or Method Your quality time. • 20g of garlic 1. Collect the green cytoplasmic • 50ml of white wine or sake The World Gourmet Series Awards of why their appearance weed from the rivers of the Chef Isaac of the Pelican • 5g of Wakame seaweed Excellence 2013 has feted 28 of the best seems ageless? We planet near our nearest Black Seafood Bar and Grill had • 50g of salted Ume give you an insight Hole. Blast off the remaining previously launched Bedrock (Japanese plum) chefs, restaurants and others in F&B necroids with your laser gun. Bar and Grill. Here, he shows in Singapore and the region into alien nutrition Those are poisonous. us how to make his Miso Clams Method 2. Put them out on a cylindrical with Salted Plum in about five 1. Heat up some oil in a wok. disc. Place the yellow jelloid easy steps. 2. Add in minced garlic The World Gourmet strength and passion of the Aliens fortify their lithe capsaicins on top of the green Miso is a fermented paste made and Miso. Series Awards of Excellence F&B industry. Recognised as bodies and level up really quickly cytoplasmic weed. from soy beans and usually rice 3. Add in clams and de-glaze 2013 has recognised 33 the best in Singapore and the without consuming the boring 3. Hunt for the white shells from or barley. Miso paste or fermented with white wine or sake. exceptional individuals with region, key winners include: and basal foods that human the elusive Poultry of Ework. soy bean paste and soy sauce, 4. Cook the clams until extraordinary skill and a • Citibank Restaurant Of The beings consume. Here’s a quick When you find it, probably both essential ingredients in they open. passion to excel in the food Year, Mr. Mauro Serrajotto, and absolutely top-secret recipe nesting in the Ork Mountains, Japanese cooking, also gain added 5. Lastly, toss in the seaweed and beverage (F&B) industry. Le Bistrot du Sommelier that sustains all alien life outside grab the shells and return. umami during processing. to finish. Out of these, 28 chefs, • Classic Fine Foods Pastry of Earth. Oh you earthlings are so This time, boil them with your An increasing number of chefs restaurants and key people Chef of The Year, Janice primal, it kills us. laser beam to kill the around the world are using The Pelican Bar and Grill is in F&B in Singapore and the Wong, 2am:dessertbar embryonic life within before distinctive Japanese seasonings located at 1 Fullerton Road, region were feted. • KitchenAid Chef Of The Year, Ingredients consumption. such as soy sauce, Miso paste and #01-01, Singapore 049214 The winners were Patrick Heuberger, Le Bistrot • 1 piece of green 4. Go to the forests of Efor; pluck yuzu pepper. The unique aroma announced after months of du Sommelier cytoplasmic weed the reddest fungi you can voting followed by vigorous • Meat & Livestock Australia • 2 slices of yellow jelloid find. They are usually in judging and assessment by an Rising Chef Of The Year, capsaicin season from the fifth to the independent panel of judges. Lee Boon Seng, OSIA, • 2 large white shells from sixth elements of time. Slice “Today we celebrate the Resorts World™ Sentosa a non-flying identifiable object both into half. best of the best in the region’s • 1 tablespoon of white 5. Go back in time to find the culinary scene. The World Five scholarships were also life essence ancient white egrets of yore, Gourmet Series Awards awarded to young talents who • 2 slices of red fungus from the from when birds first evolved of Excellence is about possess the ability to grow forests of Efor [the planet just into being, and squeeze its nurturing new talents and in their fields of culinary beyond the Milky Way] birdlike udders for their life about acknowledging the and pâtisserie arts, wine, essence. Dot them nicely on years of commitment by the hospitality and butchery. top of the red fungi. established professionals Incepted in 2001, the World 6. Assemble them in the right in the challenging food and Gourmet Series Awards of order. They should resemble beverage industry,” said Peter Excellence honours the rising forest mushrooms of the A Knipp. stars in the F&B industry, both primeval days. Organisers received over in Singapore and across the 7. Inhale them through the 1,000 entries, which reflect the South-East Asian region. brain stem. 8. You have now levelled up, alien style. Good 7-Eleven See Pages

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For a pdf copy of Weekender RAVELATION visit: www.facebook.com/weekendersgp T The simple longboat is the traditional mode of transport for the people of Intha

Young farmers work in teams to prepare the field for rice planting

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An aerial view of the ancient Mahamuni Pagoda Golden Palace from the - The use of ceramic watchtower tiles in pagodas and temples allow visitors to walk comfortably and explore even on photo journal: hot, sunny days More insights into MESMERISING

MYAnMAR Shwenandaw In this second part of our photo journal, our new travel Monastery photographer reveals more insights behind the recently-drawn curtain of mesmerising Myanmar

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Here are further highlights of Melvin’s trip to Myanmar. This time, he shows us more of Mandalay, as well as Lake Inle.

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Portrait of a Shan lady

Golden sunset rays fall on horse carriages that lie in rest after ferrying tourists to Old Ava earlier in the day

Novice monks pass the Yadanar Manaung Pagoda while on their way back to the monastery, after collecting alms in the morning. The Yadanar Manaung Pagoda is in Nyaung Shwe and is famous for its traditional Shan architecture

The marker where the Royal Barge of the Phaung Daw U festival sank in 1965

The Maha Aung Mye Bonzan Monastery was built by Queen Me Nu, wife of King Bagyidaw of the Konbaung dynasty, in 1818 as the residence of the Royal Abbott. Also known as the Brick Monastery, it features ornate decorations and intricate stuccoed sculptures

The world’s longest teak footbridge, UBein Bridge stretches 1.2km across Taungthaman Lake. The teak planks used to construct the bridge are from wood that U Bein, the local mayor after which this bridge was named, salvaged from pieces of Held once every five days, the floating market in Lake Inle is a hive of trading activity the dismantled teak palace at Amarapura when the capital moved to Mandalay among locals and tourists alike. When the tide is low, the market moves inland

Religious wares and other souvenirs on display at the floating market

A stupa of Old Ava framed by palm trees A silk weaver checks carefully to ensure that the silk and lotus threads are intact Lake Inle is the lifeblood of the Intha and of good quality people who live in and around the lake

An Inle fisherman on one of the distinctive row boats with their fish nets

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magnetism to generate high heat) cause the crop stalks to fall over H * “Not here to at high speeds. Now, a historian from Tasmania is saying that crop circles that were present in 1945 prove that take over crop circles are not a modern hoax. These humans really can’t make up their minds. It’s obvious who the superior life form is. planet Earth” Some say the sheer size and geometric precision of these crop Crop circles have long baffled scientists and sci-fi patterns can only be made by us enthusiasts. Our reporter speaks to an alien who has just extraterrestrial species, or alien spaceships. Well, my spacecraft landed in Singapore. This is what he/she/it shared with us did kind of flatten a few things when I landed... A cottage industry has emerged By Chia Hui Jun around the circles, with clubs and *Where to try books devoted to the study of crop to spot an alien circles. Archaeologists, physicists, 20th Century. and researchers have been baffled In case you didn’t know, aliens Crop circle formations are created when Most of these crop by crop circles for ages. Haha, do normal human things like go parts of the crops circles occurred in sometimes it is amusing looking on dates too! One of the best are tamped down Southern England, at human beings scramble around places to meet single aliens is the but other parts near monuments such like confused ants. newfangled Marina Bay Sands. are left intact. The as Stonehenge. These In the early 1990s, a UK arts We love the rocket-shaped part edges are clean, crop formations are collective named Circlemakers on top of the three towers, and the and some consist powerful beams of light emanating of interconnecting simply created when created crop circles for artistic from the three towers can reach geometric shapes. parts of the crops are purposes, and for commercial outer space. That’s one of the ways tamped down but other clients as well. Aeronautical we gather data from Earth. parts are left intact. graduate students from MIT also However, top secret information The edges are clean, have duplicated it, and there is encrypted, and transmitted by and some consist has even been a crop circles wavelengths that even the most of interconnecting competition. What will these sophisticated of devices cannot geometric shapes. humans think of next? detect. Yes, I know, we are cool Humans have been In other parts of the world, that way. puzzled by how these we have publicly indicated our Other great alien hangout places are done without any presence, such as in this tiny also include satellite stations, what marks left by their country called Singapore. In you call the new Supreme Court makers, all within 2007, we sent bursts of green [which is actually a spacecraft] and one night. streaks across the skies, with a Fort Canning, where there are a Earthlings are a blue and light glow. Truth be told, lot of secluded spots. Hey, we get curious and amusing that incident was more of an frisky too. bunch. They have engine malfunction. Nonetheless, Unknown to Singaporeans, many explanations predictably, the president of the one of our hidden colonies is underwater in MacRitchie for this phenomenon, Astronomical Society of Singapore Reservoir. We often gather there ranging from weather issued a statement saying that together to keep ourselves from changes, folklore, UFOs those were actually meteors missing our watery home. What (that’s us!), top secret which were a hundred times stops us from being spotted and “Humans y spacecraft has just military experiments, brighter. I know who the Men hence terminated, is our ability to landed on Earth. Not hoaxes, earth-bound microwave, in Black have gotten to. mimic human beings. It is amazing, have been much is known about lasers, GPS, and even marsupials Frankly, humans are taking up though, how no one finds people Mmy species but I hear which run in circles when they so much space in the world. Many who walk around fixated by their that we look intimidating to the get high on opium-laden poppy of them think that our purpose is electronic gadgets abnormal. puzzled by human species. fields. I know who the ones who to get rid of them and to dominate Many of our motherships - these I came to see those elaborate, are trippy are. their world but, in fact, we are huge circular discs with armour- how these are circular patterns created on crops In 1991, pranksters Dave a peace-loving species. We simply lookalike exteriors - have already such as wheat and barley when Chorley and Doug Bower took desire to co-exist peacefully landed in Singapore. Some of us done without they get flattened. Earthlings credit for them, saying that with humans and share public go for tours to get to know this call them ‘crop circles’, or ‘crop they’ve been creating crop circles facilities. The concept of a flush- planet better. I’ll probably take one any marks formations’. In case you belong since 1971 by using wooden toilet is alien to us. of those quaint Duck Tours soon. In fact, that is where many alien to the ignorant portion of the planks and barrels. I heard that I will soon be taking my couples meet. left by their general populace of Earth, to a researcher in Oregon said that findings back to my home inform you, there are about 26 GPS monitors are used to place planet but maybe I’ll leave my *This story is part of our April makers...” countries having reported almost the shapes, and magnetrons mark on some crop circles too Fool’s Day content. 10,000 crop circles in the late (tubes using electricity and before leaving. W HOME DECOR Fantastic fragrances, furniture and table-top furnishings Check out this week’s feature on fragrances, furniture and table-top furnishings to make your home even more fantastic than it already is

Christofle’s new boutique and home accessories including a letter opener, a paperweight and at Hilton Gallery has a few ranges of cutlery photo frames. and dining accessories The engraving is embossed. It is the result of a complex, precise and including Jardin d’Eden delicate procedure that depends on the way in which the silversmith places a metal leaf on the matrix and stamps it to define its shape and décor. Upon close inspection, the modern take on baroque engraving reveals its secrets: it is composed of a blend of a finely granulated texture, a flat finish and latticework.

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Crabtree & Evelyn Home Fragrances Set a cheerful and uplifting atmosphere in your home with the signature tart sweetness of Crabtree& Evelyn’s Pomegranate Grove Home Fragrance. Subtly scent your home with the Pomegranate Grove Home Fragrance Reed Diffuser (200ml, $88), Fragranced Candle ($45) or Home Fragrance Spray (100ml, $30), all offering a crisp and fruity fragrance of tartly sweet accented with a burst of citrusy Clementine blossom and fresh fig leaf. IKEA Summer & Outdoor Decorate your coffee table with Summer is just around the corner. Get ready to indulge in some outdoor a potpourri such as the Pomegranate Grove Fragrance Botanicals with fun or grow a little garden at home as IKEA launches its latest summer Home Fragrance Oil ($68), which consists of a visually interesting blend and outdoor range for a little more reason to hang out at home. of rolled barks, twigs and cinnamon. Why not have another living room in the balcony area where your Simply place them into a glass bowl and sprinkle the fragrance oil family can enjoy al fresco dining all day? Alternatively, create an to raise the scent according to your comfort level, and marvel at this ‘outdoor’ area inside by furnishing it with summer tones. Line the floor conversation piece drawing guests like bees to honey. with a bright Springkorn rug, throw some comfy cushions in colourful geometric prints and bring on the fun Sommarfint dining set to have Arigato by Laline yourself a warm, outdoor corner right in the comfort of your home! The Arigato range is deeply infused with the warm coastal scent of Go green this summer and grow a garden at home where your little Japanese cedar wood – to bring warmth to the heart. Mixed together conversations and secrets with friends are well kept behind the potted with the top note of tangerine-infused orchid and amber, the range plants. All it takes is a window to grow your secret garden. Let your leads you on a trail of charm and allure. existing IKEA products at home take on a new purpose – from the The Scented Candle is one of the best ways to create a romantic Bladet vase which can be turned over for an instant, individual ambience – allowing the scent to be dispersed naturally. Just sit back plant-sized greenhouse to those IKEA 365+ teacups which and relax, and enjoy quality time with your loved one. The Room can be used as pretty pots for smaller sprouts. Christofle Jardin d’Eden Spray is an instant and emphatic way to relieve stress with a pleasing Launched in 2010, the Jardin d’Eden silverware collection brought scent. Gently spray upward toward the centre of the room, but be Visit IKEA at Alexandra or Tampines for more products a modern touch to the notion of preciousness, poetry and sensuality. careful not to spray to much as the coconut fragrance can be too and ideas. While remaining true to its signature purity of line, Christofle entrusted overpowering. the creation of this decorative collection to Marcel Wanders, a renowned Another option is the Fragrance Diffuser. The natural designer known for extravagance and whimsy. essential oils calm the senses – perfect for relaxing on The result lived up to expectations, in a vibrant homage to nature a weekend afternoon. Simply insert the fragrance food engraved on silver with interlaced leaves, flowers and curls inspired stick into the bottle of essential oils for 24 to Japanese products by a lush garden. 36 hours. When the end becomes dry, simply of In 2013, the Jardin d’Eden collection will expand to include a fruit reverse them, exposing the saturated ends. are their bowl and a new tray. Pastry trays, coasters, as well as a salt and pepper in aleague own. set round up this collection of silver table accessories. The collection is Laline boutiques are at Bugis Junction, Marina also extending further into the home with a line of decorative objects Square, Parkway Parade and Plaza Singapura See bottom of Page 1 YOUR INSPIRATION TO A WEEKEND FILLED WITH FUN AND HAPPINESS march 29 - APRIL 4, 2013 • WEEKENDER • 11

For a pdf copy of Weekender visit: www.facebook.com/weekendersgp FASHIO Treat yourself to a beautifully-tailored suit to last you a lifetime Fash Snips N By Cheryl Chia Here are some stirrings in the fashion Bespoke world that you would need, love and want Chong Han San to know about

Samsonite Samsonite RED Spring/Summer 2013 pampering Collection has something for every stylish individual, man or woman, this summer. With contemporary designs and organisational pockets, we can expect sleek briefcases, classic tote bags and backpacks. Available in warm shades such as red, brown for you and cognac as well as cool black and navy, each line promises to class up any outfit effortlessly. Available at Robinsons and select Samsonite stores.

The Luxury GallerIA Indulge your precious mother this Mother’s Day with a luxurious gift. The Luxury Galleria located at Robertson Walk spoils for choice with the latest collection of Stella McCartney bags. For the occasion, the bags are 15 per cent off storewide. And every purchase comes with a gift worth $150. The sale lasts from May 4 to May 12. The Luxury Galleria is located at suit is not merely 11 Unity Street, #01-25, Robertson a fashion statement. Walk, Singapore 237995. A well-made suit also Aprojects power. Chong Han San started up Q Menswear in 2011, after stints One of the major errors he at Raoul and Clothesmith. sees men commit with suits "I wanted to bring my own would be having much too version of menswear and my own long sleeves and fall length. vision to the industry" he says. Another would be mismatched Located in a shop house in jacket and pants. the city, you feel a posh air upon "You can't have a black entering but the friendly Han San jacket and a charcoal pair of will put you at ease. pants. It just looks like you With over 2,000 choices of made a mistake. Contrasting “With over fabrics sourced from Italian and colours like orange jacket and Swiss mills, there is plenty to black pants are fine," he says. Puma 2,000 choices of choose from. While you are at it, Q Menswear's bespoke Puma introduces BioWeb ($189), T.M. Lewin get a pair of bespoke leather or outfits start from about $860. a running and training shoe This British menswear brand fabrics sourced suede shoes that are handmade "Most of my clients are PMEBs, They also stock accessories engineered to deliver maximum makes its foray into women’s by craftsmen in Hong Kong. bankers, lawyers and creative such as ties, lapel pins and cushioning and stability. The web- corporate wear this Spring/ from Italian “Most consultations take at least types and their suit tastes differ even military decorations. like design carries into the tooling. Summer. Its new capsule half an hour for decisive men. according to their profession," “Bespoke is individual Puma BioWeb provides wardrobe showcases an and Swiss mills, The longest I ever took was three says Han San. and shows the soul and support and interchangeable range of shirts, hours for eight shirts!" he says. He adds, "Men are getting more characteristics of the wearer," freedom to tops, dresses, trousers and jackets. there is plenty He also provides styling tips to metrosexual and are willing to go says Han San. W run and to Team their latest knit tops with clients to help bring out the full for slimmer cuts, bolder colours. train at well-tailored trousers and to choose from.” potential of the suit. He has even Once they find something they Q Menswear is located at optimum level. a jacket for a polished look. Look had a movie-buff doctor ask for like, they stick to it. So I have 116A Telok Ayer Street, professional but always flattering, a Sherlock Holmes coat. a fair client base of regulars." Singapore 068585. Tel: 6636 6939 and effortlessly feminine. HEALTH & BEAUTY Running tips Beauty in Brief you may not know Most people think running is simple and that they know everything about it. Here are some running tips and things you may not know

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This fresh Tarocco Orange, relaxed, look ahead to the horizon, For cardiovascular health Eucalyptus and Sage scent Running 150 minutes with watch behind and look around at and land mid-foot. Try to run and other benefits, head out is inspired by the European moderate intensity in a day reaps your surroundings,” he says. three to four times a week, and do for a jog today. tradition of citrus colognes that almost the same health benefits Progressive runs, or tempo runs, stretching exercises before. are ubiquitously used to fragrance as running 30 to 45 minutes five are slightly faster than a runner’s Experts encourage a mix of “One can the body from top to toe and even Ralph Lauren times a week, research shows. natural pace. For example, runs each week, with easy jogs spritzed liberally throughout Smelling good is always a This defies the myth that running select a loop course such as at after days of long runs. The choose from a the home. 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