The Rise of Cetacean Captivity in China

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8 | GZ | APRIL 2017 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM MAN ON THE STREET 9 500 APRIL 2017 | GZ | | APRIL WWW.THATSMAGS.COM Considering the difficulties, would she the difficulties, would Considering continue [this job] because I like “I would Monthly salary: RMB2, Monthly 3-4 per week: Days 12 Hours per day: THE DIRTY DETAILS THE DIRTY Man on the Street is a monthly feature where we talk to someone doing an everyday job, in order to get an insight into the lives of average Chinese people. tells us. When they’re discovered, they may may they discovered, us. When they’re tells their anger at the attendant. Once, a direct past his stop well onboard stayed man who sick.” her: “You’re telling blew up at her, the chance? jobs if given switch professional, us. A consummate tells she it,” get off as we us a smile and waves she gives at our stop. - - - - By Bailey Hu Bus Attendant She likes the social aspect of the job. the social aspect of She likes her enthusiasm, she admits that Despite she their fares, paying avoid to Some try smiles bus, a chengwuyuan On a different as she explains why she loves being an at she loves why as she explains of her two it combines tendant. Apparently industry and rid the service main interests: ing buses. route assigned a different are Chengwuyuan at each shift, meet many them to allowing an She also encounters and drivers. tendants a day. 1,000 customers estimated limited one, due to For downsides. are there not to soon learn times, attendants break during shifts. On a much water drink too passengers can unruly serious note, more attendants. for cause trouble rush hour crowd or the dawn-to-dusk shifts, or the dawn-to-dusk rush hour crowd After it.” that she’s “used to replies she simply “not much pres there’s the ropes, learning the city of Yongzhou, comes from Wang sure.” in Shenzhen for in Hunan, and has lived us with a laugh. she tells years,” “many her job here. she likes Overall, TICKETS TO RIDE TO TICKETS - - - ith Shenzhen’s extra-long bus extra-long ith Shenzhen’s a a machine that charges routes, cut it: two just doesn’t fare flat rate

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BEHIND THE CONCRETE CITY SNAPSHOT Shenzhen Civic Center Rails of Time The city of Shenzhen – which we all village into a major metropolis in just a fewknow decades transformed – has come from toa small signify fishing China’s economic leap over the last 35 years. Functioning as the municipal govern- eaglement’s and primary is supposed office space,to be indicative the Shenzhen of theCivic city’s Center soaring takes urban on the development. shape of a flying Designed by acclaimed Chinese- American architect John Ming-Yee Lee and completed in 2004, the civic center is considered Shenzhen’s most distinguish- able landmark after the towering Ping’an Finance Centre. One round and one square-shaped tower penetrate the 9,000-ton, 486-me- “After a long evening wandering around shooting ‘downtown’ Hong Kong, I was walking back to- ter-long wing-shaped roof, which some wards my hotel across Hennessy Road when this image stuck in my mind – even before I shot it,” say looks more like a giant gas station recalls @apkalogerakis.

With Lotus Mountain grandly guard- trails that give prominence to the busy road, and if I was lucky and accurate enough, I could have ingthan its a back,flying the eagle, Shenzhen and we’d Civic tend Center to agree. my cherry“I was prettyon the confidenttop and capture that long one exposure of the passing would ‘ding let me dings,’ record or sometrains. of the interesting light boasts superior fengshui, allowing it to at- “This photo is how I see Hong Kong. On the one hand, it’s a modern ‘in-forever-motion’ me- tract general prosperity for the city (or so tropolis, looking even more vibrant at night with its dazzling array of lights. On the other hand, it’s the logic goes). It takes only about 30 min- a city with a rich and well-preserved historic legacy, where around every bend waits a chance to utes to reach the peak from a roof garden travel through time.” that connects the civic center to Shenzhen Central Book City. Have photos of Guangdong? Tag #thatsprd on Instagram for a chance to be featured on our feed and in the Apart from serving as the working magazine. space for more than 30 government de- partments, the Shenzhen Civic Center also RANDOM NUMBER holds regular art exhibitions, lectures and performances.

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its fishy business. 10 | GZ | APRIL 2017 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM [email protected] CHINESE URBAN DICTIONARY According to psychologists, almost all adult problems are rooted in the gap between our expectations and reality. We all wanted to be astro- nauts, doctors, business moguls and supermodels, but we ended up

between our dreams and our lives is so unbridgeable that it hurts to evenbeing think IT consultants, about. pizza delivery boys and office clerks. The distance If there was some magic potion to alleviate that feeling of a failure, we’d take it in a heartbeat. And that’s what zhuangbi is – pretending to be your dream self for a short while, usually in front of some random audience, to ease the pain of being the embarrassing disappointment that you usually are. Zhuang means ‘to pretend’ and bi here is short for ‘niubi’ which means ‘extremely impressive.’ Therefore, to zhuangbi is to ‘pose to impress.’ This is what people are doing when they talk loudly in a crowded subway car about closing million-dollar deals, or when they sit in Zhuangbi / zhuāngbī / 装逼 v. to pose, to pretend to be a bigwig Starbucks with a soy latte that cost half of their weekly salary. For those few short minutes, those who zhuangbi feel like less of a I can’t come to dinner because I can’t eat at a loser in this game of life. And since our brains can’t distinguish fake happi- public restaurant. ness from real happiness, we feel as if we’re really our dream selves. This is why zhuangbi is an addictive game and some will never stop Why not?

whiskeydoing it. Theybrands sneak they’ve into never first-class tasted, cabins just to to casually take a selfie drop that the theyline “Ipost I’m too famous on the Internet. I'll just turn the onlywith drinkthe caption peaty “firstsingle class malts.” isn’t They what pepper it used their to be.” speech They with memorize esoteric restaurant into chaos. acronyms so that people think they are experts. They beg their friends to like their WeChat posts to appear popular and well-connected. We’ll book a private room then. The truth is: we all zhuangbi from time to time. We do it because it takes so little and feels so good. And sometimes, you might even successfully convince people that you are who you’re pretend to be. *Walks away* Whether you can convince yourself is another challenge altogether. Mia Li

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THE LAST DROP What Killed Sean Hammond? By Sky Thomas Gidge

t looked like a happy gathering. In March of 2016, more than a dozen people ar- Irived at a pizza shop in Shenzhen where a sign pasted onto a glass pizza display read: ‘Thirty percent of pro- ceeds will be donated to Sean Hammond.’ Hammond had died suddenly and the money would go to sending his remains back to New Jersey, with anything extra raised going to his orphaned daughter. Billboard 100 hits played as pictures of Hammond were projected on a wall and friends stood to speak, de- scribing him as a great – if challenging – friend. “This is how we met,” a man said before opening a

gulps. bottleA suitedof 35-proof host urged liquor attendees and finishing to buy it in food a series and al of- cohol in Hammond’s memory and a woman put down a margarita before picking up the microphone: “I have some words to say. Bear with me, I’ll say them, then we can all drink.” It had been six days since Hammond drank himself to death. Medically speaking, Hammond died from cardiac arrest. It came as a shock to his friends, though many ‘saw it coming’ after the fact. Hammond struggled with alco-

where doctors knew to treat him for alcohol poisoning onhol sight. for years, Although earning many ‘frequent of his friends flyer’ status liked atto hospitals,drink, Hammond would take it too far, drinking for weeks at a time and having at least one bender that left him unable to shower on his own.

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His death wasn’t one night in the making and just because the road to his passing had been set, didn’t mean it had to happen. It took a predisposition to drink as much as it took a blind-eye culture and a language barrier preventing close friendships with locals. As much a victim of his vices, Hammond was a victim to the expat way of life. says 5-year Shenzhen resident Donald Heiman, who asked not to use his real name. “All the“The other first expatstwo years were I was drinking. here, IIt drank was just every the day thing to theto do.” point of being drunk,” Heiman’s story is a familiar one. Unable to speak Chinese, he formed a motley crew of friends who had little in common outside of a fondness to imbibe. “When you get here, if you want to go out and socialize, you’re going to go and

In 2014, the World Health Organization estimated that 3.3 million deaths each yearfind peoplecould be at tracedthe bar,” to says‘harmful Heiman. use of alcohol,’ a rather broad brush to paint the potential problem, but studies on expatriate alcohol use are few and far between.

US National Library of Medicine found an increase in drinking in Americans living abroad,The withlittle alcoholresearch use done increasing confirms markedly what many among expect. those A studywho don’t hosted integrate by the into the host culture. As welcoming as China is, laowai remain laowai. “The big difference for me was that I learned Chinese,” Heiman says. “After changing my social circle, I drank a lot less.” - quires 2,200 hours of academic masochism for native English speakers to hit ‘gen- Rated as one of the most difficult languages in the world, learning Chinese re eral proficiency.’e was really Most a very choose persuasive, a relaxing good night looking out over guy. cloistered He was really study. a master “Hsalesperson,” says businessman James Sung. Sung convinced Hammond to come to China in 2010 with an eye towards working together. “There was a book, and it was such an appropriate title that I had to send it to him,” says Sung. “It was called ’Struggling in America? Come to China.’” Hammond, a single father with a tumultuous family life, did what many alcoholics do when problems stack up: he tried to lose them in another country. “I did what we call a geographical,” says Broc Smith, explaining a move common enough among alcoholics to have its own parlance. Now sober, Smith has been attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Shenzhen for around 11 years, serving as the organizer for much of that time. “In China they think alcoholism is a moral dilemma,” says Smith. “If you have a family member with it, you lock them in the basement and don’t talk about it.” Lacking even a family with a basement, Hammond’s problems worsened. A few drinking from a bottle of Jack Daniels. days after arriving in China, Sung recalls finding his friend sitting on steps outside

"As much a victim of his vices, Hammond was a victim to the expat way of life"

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“He knew he had a problem and he would try to control it,” says Sung, who sent Hammond to the hospital for alcohol poisoning at least six times by THE 12 QUESTIONS his count. “There was a stretch with no problems with him for a long time, and then these coworkers at a company wanted to go out and drink.” Have you ever decided to stop drinking - for a week or so, but only lasted for a sure to drink can be extreme, with news of untimely deaths being a regular couple of days? mediaIt would feature. have been difficult for Hammond to say no. In China, the pres YES NO

Do you wish people would mind their chokedIn 2016, to death a Hainan on her bridesmaid vomit. The was same filmed year, surroundedAnhui Province by people decided goading to own business about your drinking? her into finishing glasses of high-proof booze until she collapsed. She later YES NO alcohol-related civil servant deaths. issueA anrecent almost story total to banmake on the consuming media rounds at official comes functions from Jiangsu after aprovince, spate of Have you ever switched from one where a postgraduate student who rarely drank collapsed and died after re- kind of drink to another in the hope portedly being pressured to drink by his superior. that this would keep you from getting “It has to do with giving people face, people just don’t accept you not drunk? having a drink with them,” Sung says. YES NO Dr. Seamus MacAuley has worked in addiction treatment for 12 years and is now the head counselor at Hong Kong’s The Cabin, a chain of treat- Have you had to have a ‘hair of the dog’ ment centers with branches ranging from Thailand to Denmark. upon awakening during the past year? “If a job takes someone away from supportive scrutiny and people calling YES NO them to account, then chances are they will do something they shouldn’t,” says MacAuley, who estimates that 25 percent of Hong Kong’s expatriates Do you envy people who can drink abuse alcohol, 9 percent more than drink ‘at hazardous levels’ in England. without getting into trouble? YES NO - cateAccording doesn’t mention to a Nanshan it. And People’sthat’s normal. Hospital information officer, Hammond Have you had problems connected sought“Of treatmentcourse it says for alcohol cardiac poisoning arrest, but the the day underlying he died, yet problem his death is alcohol. certifi with drinking during the past year? YES NO usually reads liver failure, cardiac failure,” says MacAuley. You very rarely will see anything on a death certificate related to alcohol. It Has your drinking caused trouble at home? SSung replays Hammond’s last WeChat voice messages from an iPhone 7 YES NO Plus.itting They in range his humble from threats, apartment to business in Shenzhen’s ideas to affluent a plea Softwarefor help 10 Park days area, before his death. Do you ever try to get ‘extra’ drinks at a “I didn’t think anything was wrong. It was so normal,” says Sung, who party because you do not get enough? had been traveling at the time. “It still haunts me.” YES NO After Hammond’s death, Sung spearheaded the fundraising effort to return Hammond’s remains to the United States. It was a stunning success. Do you tell yourself you can stop drink- Characterized by one long-term expat as ‘there but for the grace of ing any time you want to, even though God I go,’ it raised USD10,000, including donations from people in Beijing, you keep getting drunk when you don't Shanghai and Taiwan who had never met Hammond. mean to? Asked if Hammond’s death was inevitable, Sung pauses before answer- YES NO ing. “On his path, I guess eventually,” he says “But really… I think (being in) Have you missed days of work or school because of drinking? YES NO China definitely sped up the process.” Do you have blackouts? YES NO

Have you ever felt that your life would be better if you did not drink? YES NO

Four or more ‘Yes’ answers means you may have a problem with alcohol, according to Alcoholics Anonymous. Struggling with alcohol abuse? You can find help through Alcoholics Anonymous here.

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Aside from a few historic plaques and two lengthy outdoor corridors that were clearly intended for leaders to pace back and forth while mulling over world problems, there’s nothing political about the hotel, which, although built in 1955, is still refreshingly well designed by China standards. For a bite to eat, check out the on-site restaurant Taoran, which serves an amazing mix of Sichuan dishes (the shuizhu niurou 水煮牛肉 is on point) and Cantonese dim sum. DAYTRIPPER There are also countless nongjiazhuang, or farmhouse restaurants, in town that serve re- Conghua Hot Springs Town gional dishes like baked rice (lawei jufan 腊味焗饭) and roasted pigeon (kaoge 烤鸽). Located just two to three hours away e’re lucky here in South China. Not Guangdong Hot Spring Hotel – has our vote as by public transport, Conghua combines a only do we have two of the main- the oldest and most scenic lodge that housed healthy dose of nature, relaxation and ex- Wland's four largest cities (and Hong not only Nixon but Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, ploration into a two-day weekend without Kong) a quick train ride away, but we’re also Deng Xiaopin, Jiang Zemin and countless breaking your budget. JR close to mountains in the north (Yingde) and other heads of state back in the day. a tropical island to the south (Hainan). Of You can book the suite where they stayed Guangdong Hot Spring Hotel, 112 Wenquan Dong course, no daytrip compares to the relaxation for about USD5,000 a night, or opt for a room Lu, Wenquan Zhen, Conghua District, Guangzhou derived from bathing in a natural hot spring, with a private patio spa that seats four to 广州市从化区温泉镇温泉东路112号广东温泉宾馆 (020- 8783 0888, www.gdwqbg.com) and this month’s destination saw former US six for around RMB1,000. Simpler rooms President Richard Nixon himself visit for a bit - of steamy R&R in 1976. tub with hot spring water, but if you want to First, the town. It’s literally called ‘Hot squeeze(RMB300) in stillmore let than you one fill yourperson indoor at a timebath Springs Town’ or ‘Wenquan Zhen,’ and is you’ll have to venture outside to the public How to get there: located in the northern part of Conghua, pools. FROM GUANGZHOU which is now a district of Guangzhou’s ever- The grounds are spectacular in the spring- Take a cab or metro to any major bus expanding megalopolis. There’s absolutely terminal in the city (Tianhe Coach nothing to do in Hot Springs Town except, Kapok tree blossoms look particularly bright Terminal, Guangzhou Railway Station, you guessed it, lounge in revitalizing mineral againsttime, when the backdropmist rises offrom gloomy the hills winter and vegeta fiery - etc.) and ride a bus two hours to water, so hibernating in your hotel room all tion. It’s also the best season to go for a dip ac- Conghua station (从化汽车站). Take weekend won’t bring pangs of guilt. cording to traditional Chinese medicine, which a 30-minute cab to Guangdong Hot Dozens of resorts compete along the claims bathing in a hot spring can help remove Spring Hotel (广东温泉宾馆). From river, but the one at the very end of the road – excess moisture from the body. there, you can easily walk to other hot spring resorts..

FROM SHENZHEN Sharing a Didi with friends is most con- venient but will cost about RMB650. To travel on public transport, take a bus from Futian or Nanshan Bus Station about three hours to Conghua station ( 从化汽车站) and then follow the direc- tions above.

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DARK PARADISE The Surviving Grandeur of Cambodia By Paul Finkbeiner

hird world, genocide and ancient tuk driver to take us to the Royal Palace, a We learned prisoners here were chained temples. It might not sound like an complex similar to the Forbidden City. to a metal bar and slept on metallic beds. A Tideal vacation spot to some, but for me Many of the buildings there resemble host of torture techniques were employed, and two Chinese friends, it was perfect – an Buddhist versions of Gothic cathedrals in and nearly 20,000 people were killed at this affordable tropical paradise. Europe, their roofs covered in delicate, nightmarish high school. During our stay in Cambodia, we planned ornate carvings such as seven-headed snakes, Those who survived torture were sent to to visit Phnom Penh, the capital, and then dragons and Buddhist gods. Most have a the Killing Fields, which still house the graves travel to the beach town of Sihanoukville central spire that towers over the building. of tens of thousands of people. An audio tour before arriving at Siem Reap, home to the Buddhism seemed ubiquitous in guided us along the path where the prisoners ancient temple and UNESCO World Heritage Cambodia, and there was a certain reverence were dropped off by the truckload and Site Angkor Wat. I hadn’t expected. When we entered a temple, executed. Apparently, the executioners would Phnom Penh was busy but at a different we had to remove our shoes and step over blast music from speakers and leave the pace than China. There were more tuk-tuks the wooden entrance to walk on the carpeted truck engines running to mask the screams of and motorcycles than cars and buses, and floor. Many people offered incense or money those they killed. public transportation was limited until we to the Buddhist gods inside. The audio tour finally took us to the entered the downtown area. The next day, we headed to the Tuol Sleng stupa – a memorial tower – that houses the China is clearly investing in the country. Genocide Museum – a former high school skulls of executed prisoners. There were 17 Most construction projects are financed by turned into a gruesome prison for those who tiers of skulls categorized by age and type of the mainland and there are a number of opposed the Khmer Rouge regime. Though the death. We may never know their names, but Chinese restaurants and businesses scattered extremist communist government only ruled at least they have a proper memorial now. throughout the city. But we were here to for a few years, the atrocities they committed Phnom Penh was sobering, and we were experience Cambodia, so we hired a tuk- against their people are still felt today. more than ready to relax our bodies and

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minds at Sihanoukville the following day. colorful lifeforms swimming beneath the embellished the pillars, walls and ceiling. The Our tuk-tuk driver took us to Otres Beach, surface. Dozens of striped fish darted around monsoon rains have clearly not been kind to a long strip of sand that curls around the spongy rocks, tubular plants and sea urchins. the carvings, but surprisingly, many are still coast. Behind it, hostels and restaurants have The water wasn’t completely transparent, intact. established oceanfront properties a few feet but it was close enough. Not all the temples are as well-preserved from the waves. I could have stayed suspended among the as Angkor Wat. Another one we visited had We stayed for the sunset and watched waves for hours, but my lungs were too weak been gouged and scarred by trees. Their the sun’s red and orange bands spread across and I was terrified I might accidentally pierce roots have toppled walls, crushed roofs and the sky as it sunk below the horizon. The next my foot on a sea urchin. destroyed whole sections of the temple. Man day we would be diving in those waters. So after an hour, we climbed into the boat may build a work of art, but nature and time Snorkeling in the ocean is no easy task. and headed back to the coast. will always prevail. For some reason, I struggled breathing We traveled to Siem Reap the next day to Over the next two days, we visited more through my tube and swallowed water quite see Angkor Wat, a massive temple complex temples than I had seen for years. One had easily. Eventually, I realized I could just hold built over 1,000 years ago by the Khmer four-faced Buddha heads on each tower that my breath and duck my mask underwater to Empire. It was well worth the USD40 en- view the world below. trance fee. A paved stone walkway led us was a miniaturized Hindu temple built with The first island we visited was a letdown across a moat that surrounds the temple and redseemed sandstone to smile and beatifically adorned withat me. carvings Another of – muddled waters and practically no fish. then through a massive gate that is the prel- intimidating Hindu gods. After a lunch break on another island, we did ude to the main attraction. Angkor Wat made Cambodia great, while a cliff jump before heading to the last atoll. After passing through the gate, we saw the Khmer Rouge nearly destroyed it. Now, The skies poured on us as we neared it. - the country is on the rebound, and I hope Jumping in, I was amazed to see all the yard. Once inside, carvings of Buddhist gods with time its wounds fully heal. five spires rising up from the temple court

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Contemporary in style, rooms are equipped with 55-inch IPTVs that are, as we excitedly discovered, loaded with free video games and complimentary 3D movies. If the kids are along for the ride, consider upgrading to a suite with a separate living room so they can have

relax in (relative) quiet. theirAttractive fill of gaming as the while hotel’s you interior is, you’ll want to set aside adequate time for the outdoors and pre- sumed highlight of your trip: water sports. Located by the sea, Le Méridien Huizhou packs equipment for everything from jet-skiing and hydro biking to kayaking and paddle boarding, with coach- es standing by to accompany you if needed. Don’t feel like getting wet? A leisurely 5-kilom- eter bike lane winds along the oceanfront next to the hotel – just ask the concierge to assist you in renting a bicycle. Now owned by Marriott International, Le Méridien is positioned to “unlock the destination with chic design and cuisine curated for the curious, creative traveler.” In its Huizhou establishment, two SEASIDE RENDEZVOUS restaurants and a lobby bar are in service, with the Le Mei Chinese Restaurant focusing on Hakka dishes Soak Up the Sun at Le Méridien Huizhou presented with a modern twist, while the Latest Text and photos by Tristin Zhang Recipe restaurant serves international fare. If you’re - ute taxi ride into Huiyang District will allow you to ituated on Xiaojing Bay, Le Méridien Huizhou overlooks sky-blue waters and explorekeen to tryHakka more cuisine authentic – and local culture flavors, – in amore five-min depth. white sandy beaches. It’s a breath of fresh air for those itching to get away from Set to open new branches in Zhongshan, Zhuhai, S Foshan and Guangzhou over the next three years, Le Méridien will soon be a solid staycation choice boardingthe cityand andjet skiing onto a – coast all of withoutwhich are flying offered to Thailand on the hotel or Cambodia. grounds. at a city near you. Though if water sports and an ButThe firstreal sellingthings point?first. Established You can finally in Parisget your by Airfix ofFrance water circa sports 1972, like paddleLe afternoon on a private beach sound appealing, the Méridien has expanded to include more than 100 locations worldwide. This past Huizhou location just might be your best bet. September saw the design-oriented luxury hotel open its doors in Huizhou, a city lush with trees, lakes and beaches located an hour’s drive from Shenzhen and Room prices start from RMB988. From Guangzhou, you can two from Guangzhou. take the high-speed rail from Guangzhou South (or East) Inside, one is naturally drawn to the quaint seascape and infinity pool just Railway Station to Huizhou South Railway Station, then take a taxi to the hotel. From Shenzhen, direct buses from MixC mall outside the lobby. The views don’t stop there, however. Each of Le Méridien are available throughout the week. Huizhou’s 297 rooms faces the ocean, with a picturesque horizon visible from 1 Xiaojing Wan, Daya Bay, Huizhou 惠州市大亚湾霞涌小径湾1号 either the spacious private balcony or through large French windows. (0752-555 6000, www.starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien)

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ALCEST Masters of Blackgaze By Andrew Chin

ince marrying shoegaze’s melodic waves of ear-bleeding distortion with the thun- Sderous dramatics of black metal over a decade ago, Alcest has been leading the blackgaze movement. They show no signs of slow-

Kodama. Before they arrive in South China as parting down of their with seven-city their acclaimed tour, we fifth caught album, up with the French rockers’ frontman Neige.

Kodama is said to be influenced by Princess Mononoke. How? - sic, as well as the concept and visuals behind the record.Japan became I absolutely a big loveinfluence this country on the mu and have had a close connection to it since I was a child. Hayao Miyazaki’s Princess Mononoke told ern and new style. We consciously decided It wasn’t a conscious choice. I wasn’t re- a story that I really related to. The feeling of to go for a more punchy style on Kodama, ally trying to make something new. It was living between worlds – the urban world and by putting a bigger focus on the rhythm sec- nature or the spiritual world and our earthly tion than ever before, but at the same time sources from my youth; trying to recreate the world – the duality between youth and death, keeping the melodic and atmospheric side atmospheremainly a result and of vibe definite from inspirational these places. femininity and animality, all are relatable to through a lot of guitar work in many different the music on Kodama. textures. It was a very natural choice for us, Could you imagine Alcest would achieve after having released such a soft and mellow such acclaim when you started it? The album has been praised as a return to record as Shelter in 2014. Alcest’s earlier blackgaze style. Was that In the beginning, I had no expectations as intentional? to what the future would hold. I could never What can fans expect from your live show? have imagined people all over the world ap- We wanted to go back to something a bit preciating what we do in this way. We always closer to our roots, but still perform in a mod- Our setlists are usually a mix of songs hope to reach even more people as we tour from our entire discography, but we are around the world though. It still feels amaz- of course playing a lot of the songs from ing to be doing so many dates in China. We Kodama. We try to stay close to the feel of the album when playing the new songs live. They time we visited back in 2011 and we are su- "In the early 2000s, are even more intense in a concert setting, perlove excited this place to come so much, back. ever Asia since is one the of first our though, which we think works really well favorite territories to play! there weren’t really with the character of the songs. GZ: Mon Apr 17, 9pm; RMB100 presale, RMB120 any other bands doing Alcest are considered pioneers of black- at the door. SD Livehouse, 132 Gongye Dadao Bei, gaze. Do you agree? Haizhu District 海珠区工业大道北132号 (137 1919 this specific mix of 6464); SZ: Tue Apr 18, 9pm; RMB100 presale, It’s true that when I started Alcest back RMB120 at the door. B10 Live, North Side of in the early 2000s there weren’t really any Bldg. C2, North District, OCT Loft, Wenchang Jie, elements" - Nanshan District 南山区华侨城创意文化园北区C2栋北 ments that I was doing in my music. 侧 (8633 7602) other bands doing this mix of specific ele

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SINO CELEB NUMBER OF THE MONTH Huang Xiaoming 14 Minutes Born in Qingdao, Huang Xiaoming is un- China’s new Film Industry Promotion doubtedly the second most notable Qingdao Law was introduced on March 1 and Hugh export after the town’s eponymous beer. Wolverine Mercifully, spending a night watching his to be affected. Rated R in America for strong languageJackman’s and final violence, Logan film was was released the first and poor life decisions in the manner spend- last month across China with 14 minutes cut ingfilms a nightdoes notwith lead Tsingtao to headaches, beer will. nausea from its original running time and a parental Huang was educated in acting in a clas- advisory. sical and formal manner, attending classes Historically, China has not employed a at the Beijing Film Academy. He made his ratings system allowing audiences of any bones from 2001 until 2005, appearing in - all three seasons of The Prince of the Han Deadpool from coming to Dynasty 《大汉天子》. By the time he theages country to see any in the films past. released. This has pre starred in a 2007 reboot of the famous TV ventedDespite films the like cuts and warning, Logan won series Shanghai Bund, Huang was a made man in the rapidly evolving and growing - thenered box wide office praise with acrossan impressive the world USD48.34 for its has subsequently maintained his star status milliongritty and opening surprisingly weekend. emotional The film story. has gar bymainland focusing television on the silver and filmscreen, industry. featuring He in an installment of the ever-popular Ip Man - ing singles (he is a singer as well) and most HAO BU HAO notablyfilm franchise, by marrying releasing Angelababy, a string of the chart ‘It girl’ of China. The wedding between Huang and Angelababy was picked up by news outlets worldwide, introducing them to Western Hao audiences, and was luxe enough to make the While this year’s Oscars will for- Han Dynasty prince Huang played early in ever live in infamy, iQiyi has scored his career jealous. the streaming rights to Moonlight and La La Land - Kind of like: Brad Pitt during the nounced as Best Film. It’s a huge ‘Brangelina,’ Mr. & Mrs. Smith days coup for the Baidu-owned, the two films subsidi an - Famous for: marrying Angelababy ary that has also raised USD1.53 See him next in: Nirvana in Fire 2: an up- billion as they battle rivals like the coming historical drama Alibaba-owned Youku and Tudou for China’s streaming supremacy.

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production was met with a resounding thudThe first across major North Chinese-American America. Despite co- starring Matt Damon and being directed by Zhang Yimou, The Great Wall failed to impress, grossing just USD34.8 million after last month’s opening. Ironically, many Chinese netizens criticized the

estimate the big-budget spectacle could losefilm formore being than “too USD75 Hollywood.” million. Analysts

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COMING TO A THEATER NEAR YOU Ghost in the Shell The cyberpunk manga classic gets a glitzy Hollywood live action makeover. Despite criticisms of white-washing, Scarlett Johansson

commander of Section 9. While the special ops law enforcement grouptakes on is constantlythe iconic rolethwarting of The cyberMajor criminals – the human-cyborg and hackers, field they - cial intelligence technology that they employ. face a new enemy that will stop at nothing to sabotage the artifi

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APR The Fate of the Furious 14 theWhat rest do of you the do Fast after and you Furious set records crew, youand seriouslybecome the switch first it up.film Following to gross over the eventsRMB2 billionof Fast in7, China?Dom Toretto For Vin and Diesel his team and are settling back into normal lives. However, the mysterious criminal mastermind Cipher (Charlize Theron) is able to corrupt Dom, turning him against his friends. Can the family get back together? Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Helen Mirren, Tyrese and Kurt Russell co-star, while Straight Outta Compton’s F. Gary Gray directs.

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BREAKING BIG China's American Face on the Future of the Chinese Box Office By Connor Frankhouser

oasting a 100-million-dollar budget, BAsura is the most expensive Chinese in Mandarinfilm ever and made. is based Though on Buddhist it features my -an thology,international with groundbreakingcast, the film is shot martial completely arts - parisons to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. and Iffighting male lead scenes Matthew that will Knowles, conjure a upUS-born com about it, tigers will crouch for cover and drag- onsactor will fluent stay in hidden Mandarin, as Asura has anythingvies to become to say

Knowles himself has a story almost as improbableChina’s most as prolific the mythology mainland behind film export. Asura. After playing football at Clemson University, he taught English in rural Guizhou, learned Chinese, put in the hours and landed a series blockbuster. of TVNow and based film roles in Los culminating Angeles, Knowles in this latest recently spoke to That’s

about finding stardom and how it isn’t necessarily bad acting or Whatand the was future the offirst the baby Chinese step film that industry. put you back for six months, a year or maybe ever. But overacting when you are thinking of it from a on the path, or catapulted you rather, to literallyflew back the home. day I My landed plan mywas mom not toshowed come me Chinese cultural point of view. where you are now in your acting career? a letter that said I’d been accepted into the Basically, what catapulted me was num- Beijing Film and TV Academy. This was the Let’s talk about Asura, where you play the ber one, my Chinese language ability and Chinese version of Hercules. It’s still in number two, I could sing Mandarin songs. postproduction so you understandably When I got to Chengdu… I met some TV hosts Threefirst of weeks July when later I Igot was this. back And in theChina. letter said can’t divulge too much, but can you tell us in a Sichuan KTV. They heard me sing and I had to respond by the first of June [laughs]. what makes Asura really stand out? they were like “Hey, you need to get on one of I know Huang Xiaoming [Chinese It’s a really cool project, it’s something our shows and sing and be a guest.” And so I megastar] is a graduate of BJFA and that that has never been done on this scale before did that and ended up signing with an agent. you’ve been able to hang out with him a I starred in everything possible after that. couple of times… with what they can do in China, it’s like a But it was my signing coupled with my story I Yeah yeah, he is good friends with some in China. It’s a 100-million-dollar film, but think that made me different. I came to China of my friends. We have eaten dinner a few is super cool is that the director, Peng Zhang, not to be a celebrity but to help people in times. has200-million-dollar a big stunt background, film anywhere and for else. some What Guizhou. It was not a story Chinese people of the scenes they have brought on a guy had heard before and it kind of opened doors Yeah, he stole my girlfriend… named Damian Walters, he is one of the most and the hearts of Chinese people, they were [laughs] Angelababy. famous parkour guys in the world. He did the like “this guy cares about our country and our Assassins Creed freefall scene. So he’s like a people… and can sing really well.” So what would you have done back in the legend. US if the Beijing Film Academy didn’t work From a purely martial arts and action After all this you applied to the Beijing out? movie perspective, it’s gonna be really cool Film Academy? I was looking to continue my acting, going to see things that’ve never been done before. I was on this Chinese dating show and to LA or possibly Atlanta. I had been learning Add to that this huge and epic story and demi there was another American on the show the Chinese method of acting – communicat- named Grant. He said that if I was studying ing exclusively in Chinese – and I struggled a really epic movie. I’m totally pumped to be acting, I should apply to the Beijing Film with it to be honest, because they focus on a partgods offighting it. back and forth, good vs. evil, it’s lot of physicality and how you look, whereas study. the American style is all about your internal And this isn’t The Great Wall [Chinese- Academy,So I sent the in best my place resume in Chinaand reel, for butfilm you and emotional life. US co-production starring Matt Damon] know how it is in China, sometimes there is It was really cool though to see that dif- where your lines are in English. Asura is no follow up… so I grabbed my suitcases and ferent perspective on how people act in China entirely in Mandarin, is that correct?

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"It’s a 100-million- dollar film, but with what they can do in China, it’s like a 200-million- dollar film anywhere else"

I think it is the beginning of a trend in the future.Yeah, the I don’t entire think film it is is in only Mandarin, going of China, I think it is going to be more to be English language films that get out you have something good like Crouching Tiger,and more Hidden Chinese Dragon language, people films. don’t When care what language it’s in, they just want to see it.

You’re now based in LA, the mecca of acting. What are you working on? called Bond: Kizuna, which is about the I’m filming an action film now the main assassins, the bad guy – my Japanese mafia in LA. I play like one of

Dofirst you ever think bad-guy your role. career would have taken off as quickly in the USA as it did in China? I don’t think it would have taken off as fast in the USA, mainly because it was my uniqueness in China that gave me the opportunity. Being 6-foot-4 and able to speak Mandarin is rare, and someone who can act in Chinese is even rarer. It was because of that uniqueness – and the explosion of the Chinese movie industry – that I was in the right place at the right time with the right skillset to be able to take advantage of the right opportunities.

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SO LONG, CHICAGO. Once a bridge between British and American dance music, Addison Groove is moving on. It’s out with Chicago and in with Afrobeats, as he tells Oscar Holland

knew a lot of footwork guys were coming out to my parties really know what I was listening to. I just knew that I liked- there, but I wasn’t gonna try and play footwork to them! Theit. first time I heard Addison Groove’s ‘Footcrab,’ I didn’t They’ve got way more of it than I do; they can educate me “People actually say that to me quite often,” the pro more than I can educate them. So I came up with some ducer tells me over the phone from his studio. “That’s really crazy UK shit instead. “I’m never gonna go to Chicago and play footwork. That cool.” - Consisting of a hypnotic kick drum loop, sorrowful would be a stupid thing to do!” The issue may soon be redundant anyway. Having nent one repeatedly blaring the word ‘footcrab’), the track produced two albums inspired by the sounds of Chicago Transistor Rhythm and 2014’s Presents James chordswas puzzlingly and a flurry infectious. of short It vocal was unlikestabs (the anything most beingpromi - (2012’s made – or even played – in the UK at that time. Grieve), Williams’ approach is evolving. Among his new, The year was 2010 and electronic music was at a rest - less juncture. While dubstep was still a dominant sound in that are now making headway both sides of the Atlantic: more prominent influences, he lists once-obscure genres Britain’s clubs, its star was fast waning. Ravers were grow South African gqom, Angolan kuduru and cumbia from ing tired of overblown drops and chainsaw synths. (Or to South America. use Williams’ more direct assessment: “dubstep turned to - was doing that for so long,” he explains. “It was one of my shit.”) The time was ripe for something new. “My new stuff is definitely less of a Chicago sound – I This is precisely how ‘Footcrab’ – an otherwise improb able anthem – was able to sweep London’s clubs. Williams you can’t keep doing the same thing. I’ve got to keep myself strongest influences, from the moment I discovered it. But (then known in the dubstep scene as Headhunter), created interested. “I really love Afrobeats and I listen to a lot of old African a new moniker and, with it, a new sound. Under the name stuff, but I never really brought any of it into my music. I thought, ‘I love this music and I love playing it out, so I AddisonChicago, Groove, namely hefootwork, became juke one andof the ghetto first producershouse. might as well see if I can bastardize it in my own way.’ So to fuse“A UKlot ofinfluences people say with to urgent,me: ‘If it energetic wasn’t for beats ‘Footcrab,’ from I that’s kind of what my new record is. “I played a party recently where our music policy was wouldn’t have discovered footwork,” Williams continues. “But it was a dubstep tune. It was just a dubstep track with strictly salsa, Afrobeats, cumbia and maybe a little bit of footwork sounds.” funk – but nothing too new and nothing too hard. I changed In retrospect, it was both and neither simultaneously. my name to DJ Tropical Discos for the night, and it was a Using the record as a bridge between genres, Williams really good vibe. I got to play all the music that I listen to in paved the way for a new breed of producers. Having long my car.” - Williams is clearly no mindless crowd-pleaser. But he marched to the beat of its own drum, Britain’s electronic has no intention of alienating fans either. As well as avoid Fittingly, when I speak to Williams, he’s just returned ing footwork in Chicago, he’s wise enough to leave some of undergroundfrom a tour of was the embracingUS. And although American America influences has welcomed again. his more esoteric records – and his DJ Tropical Discos alias Addison Groove’s hybrid sound, he still gets asked to play – at home as he prepares to tour China. “I don’t think Dominican merengue from the 1940s will old Headhunter songs (“Denver’s a dubstep city, and the promoter there bluntly said, ‘We just wanna hear the old go down too well,” he admits. He’s probably right. Just don’t ask him to play any shit,’” he laughs). But what do people think in Chicago? “I’ve played in Chicago a couple of times,” he recalls. “I chainsaw dubstep.

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“The Chicago sound was one of my strongest influences from the moment I discovered it. But you can’t keep doing the same thing. I’ve got to keep myself interested”

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FANTÔMOS Amiina Celebrates a Criminal Mastermind By Andrew Chin

n Scandinavia’s vast world of instrumental acts, Amiina has Icarved out its own distinct space. Known for incorporating a seemingly endless number of instruments into their songs, the string section for acclaimed Icelandicthey first bandgained Sigur recognition Rós. as music collection and that evolved over“We some first years worked as we together started in to do sessions and tours with various bands in Reykjavík,” explains Amiina co-founder Sólrún Sumarlidadóttir. While the group provided strings on four Sigur Rós albums, after “feeling the need to com- poseAmiina our officially own material.” formed in 2004 The result has been three acclaimed albums, including last year’s Fantômos – their score to the seminal 1913 French silent “For this project, we have a rather “The project began as a con- simple set-up – only about eight certfilm. for (French musician) Yann Tierson’s curated shows celebrat- instruments” ing the 100th anniversary of the

“We had scored several sil- film,” Sumarlidadóttir explains. darkest. Noirish strings meet With their world tour kick- restored that all details are very foreboding beats to create what ing off last winter and continuing the early 20th century by Lotte vivid.”“The film has been so beautifully the Irish Times dubs “a con- into the fall, it would be hard Reinigehouette andanimation really likedfilms the from Sumarlidadóttir raves that temporary classical, post-rock to fault the band for becoming idea of scoring such an old and the group’s initial Fantômos con- cocktail.” fatigued. But Sumarlidadóttir cert at the Theatre de Chatelet It’s the perfect soundtrack to insists that’s not the case. process of writing the music was in Paris was “quite a unique the devious deeds of Fantômas “We even enjoy it more now reallyremarkable enjoyable.” film. The whole evening and a great experience.” – a character that represents the than in the beginning,” she says. A huge hit when it was re- However, she admits that there bridge from 19th-century Gothic “It is always a pleasure to dive leased, Fantômos follows the mis- was more work for the group villains to 20th-century serial into Paris, 1913! adventures of its titular criminal to do. genius. It spawned four addi- “Some of the musical cues “For this project, we have Tue Apr 25, 8.30pm; RMB150 presale, akillers rather in simple crime fiction.set-up – only RMB180 at the door. B10 Live, North restored and rereleased in 2006. Side of Bldg. C2, North District, OCT time so we wanted to create about eight instruments,” tional“The film strong serials, visual which language were Loft, Wenchang Jie, Nanshan District, versionsin the film of only the trackslast a very that shortcould Sumarlidadóttir says. “It’s a pal- of Fantômas appealed to us from Shenzhen 深圳市南山区华侨城创意文化 stand alone on an album.” ette that just works really well 园北区C2栋北侧 (0755-8633 7602) the start,” Sumarlidadóttir says. The result is Amiina at their

with the film.” 34 | GZ | APRIL 2017 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM TWELFTH NIGHT Shakespeare’s Greatest Comedy By Andrew Chin

nown as the “most popular foreign less, usually breathless with laughter,” touring company in China,” TNT Stebbings says. KTheatre has built up a huge fan To capture the show’s hijinks, the base across the country. Its founder Paul company will be using a touring revolve On! and All Stebbings has even received an MBE from set for the first time. Shook Up, as well as the lesser British royalty for his cultural efforts. “It’s a wall that rotates and gives many acclaimed film She’s the Man. Despite 11 years of bringing shows to opportunities for comedy,” Stebbings ex- “Gender and identity are such modern China, Stebbings promises their upcoming plains. “It also has a door and window so themes,” Stebbings notes. “The play ques- tour of Twelfth Night will be different for actors can pop through it. We also have a tions everything about love, romance, everyone involved. chair on wheels – it’s a part of the comic loyalty, purity and moral corruption. It is a “This is a brand-new production, whirlpool effect – everything is moving work that is constantly reinterpreted. which will actually premier in China – and unfixed.” “Our aim is to make sense of the play which is unusual for us,” he says. Named after the Eve of the Feast of in all its richness but without trying to With recent China tours of Epiphany which takes place on the twelfth simplify or pin it down to one view. Let Shakespeare classics like Hamlet, Macbeth night after Christmas, Twelfth Night cap- the audience decide and let Shakespeare and The Taming of the Shrew to their tures the revelry of the holiday. During speak is our intention.” name, Stebbings is excited that TNT is Shakespeare’s time, it was a carnivalesque tackling what many consider to be the night of role reversal inspired by the an- SZ: Thu Apr 27, 8pm, RMB80-300. Shenzhen Bard’s greatest comedy. cient Roman festival of Saturnalia where Children’s Palace, 2002 Fuzhong Yi Lu, Futian District 福田区福中一路2002号 (8351 3099); GZ: “Twelfth Night is fascinating because masters became slaves for a day. Fri-Sat Apr 28-29, 7.30pm; RMB100-320. Xinghai it is the last true comedy Shakespeare The show’s storyline of mistaken iden- Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu wrote. It is a whirlpool of action and inter- tity and cross-dressing has inspired recent District 越秀区二沙岛晴波路33号 (en.damai.cn, 8735 reaction that leaves the audience breath- remakes like the hit jukebox musicals Play 3869)

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INVISIBLE PLANETS 13 ‘Visions of the Future’ By Bailey Hu

e’re big fans of Chinese homage to 1984, it instead comes literature in general, across as a pale imitation. George Wwhich is why we have Orwell’s classic catches the mixed feelings about this collec- imagination with the insidious, all-seeing Thought Police who rendered into English by transla- understand human nature all too tortion and of contemporary writer Ken Liu. sci-fi yarns, well. The analogous ‘appropri- Its slick cover promises ate authorities’ in ‘The City of “Thirteen intriguing visions of Silence,’ on the other hand, don’t the future from China,” and the really get it. stories in the anthology at least Implausibly, they rapidly don’t lack imagination. From vil- narrow down the choices on lages populated by eerily lifelike a ‘List of Healthy Words’ that androids to metropolises that citizens can use while allowing fold up like game boards, there’s no outlets for pent-up emotion, a lot to be explored here. and yet the vast majority of people mutely obey. Exposition is characterization or plotting can lengthy and awkwardly placed, shatterBut thethe illusionoccasional of the flaw world in while attempts at compelling im- inside the book, and one of the stories suffers from a whole mul- bland taste of which “nauseated” titude of issues. theagery protagonist, fall flat: distilled is repeatedly water, the To be clear, Invisible Planets used as a metaphor for life under includes some wholly wonder- totalitarianism. ful tales. There’s Hao Jingfang’s ‘The City of Silence’ has a par- ‘Folding Beijing,’ for instance, ticularly bad case of the central which won a well-deserved Hugo problem plaguing the collection: Award last year. unrealistic characterization. It’s In the story, a neat gim- distracting, and it makes it hard mick – Beijing as a tripartite to take the anthology seriously. mechanized city, each section of Which is a shame, because which folds and unfolds accord- despite the translator’s best ing to a strict schedule – unveils intentions, some will inevitably hard-hitting truths. Citizens in see Invisible Planets as repre- ‘Third Space’ live in poverty and sentative of Chinese science are only allowed out at night, while those in ‘First Space’ enjoy literature, as a whole. The casual high-end accommodations and readerfiction, whoand maybepicks up even this Chinese tome coveted daylight hours. could be turned off from further In ‘Folding Beijing,’ class divi- exploration and discovery of real sion is literally made concrete, literary gems. a pointed jab at modern-day "From villages populated by eerily Translator Ken Liu took a inequalities. gamble with this unorthodox Other stories are just as zany lifelike androids to metropolises that collection, which includes an in conception, but work. Chen introduction and three short Qiufan’s ‘The Year of the Rat,’ for fold up like game boards, there’s a lot essays that educate the reader instance, is set in a gloomy future where college grads are reduced to be explored here" obviously intended for this back- to hunting down genetically- groundabout Chinese information science to fiction.heighten Liu readers’ interest in the stories, in order to get by. but while the checkered history modified,But as anthropomorphic readers work their rats doe-eyed girl appears in a story, you can be sure that she’ll meet a of the genre is actually pretty way through the book, certain tragic yet poignant end. Failing that, she’s an unattainable ideal that ‘intriguing,’ we can’t always say tired tropes tend to show up was inserted into the narrative to add unnecessary romantic tension. the same for the rest of the an- repeatedly, distracting from the The one exception is ‘Call Girl’ by Tang Fei, a cryptic tale that oddly thology. colorful yarns. sexualizes its school-age female protagonist. A lot of the tropes have to do But the weaknesses of the anthology are most embarrassingly ap- Invisible Planets (Macmillan) is with women. If a pale-skinned, parent in the story ‘The City of Silence,’ by Ma Boyong. Intended as an available on Amazon.

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TAKEN THE RISE OF CETACEAN CAPTIVITY IN CHINA

Years after the documentary Blackfish made the capture, imprisonment and display of marine mammals taboo in the West, China is just beginning to dive into the act, opening its own versions of SeaWorld and paving the way for a new age of cetacean captivity in the East. This month, Senior Digital Editor Matthew Bossons explores the cruel reality facing orcas – from their capture to transport to confinement – all in the name of ‘entertainment.’

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In August of 1970, 80 killer whales from L-25 pod were encircled by a net at Penn Cove in Puget Sound, Washington. Herded together by a sophisticated op eration involving speed boats, planes and ex- plosives, the young whales were then lassoed- and literally dragged out of the water and away from their families. All told, seven killer whales, also known as orcas, were captured in the Penn Cove op - and Dolphin Conservation. erationIn an and effort five to died, limit according bad press to – theand Whale because dead animals counted towards the team’s capture quota – the deceased animals were subsequently hidden at the bottom of the ocean. “They had us cut the animals that were already dead open and put rocks inside their cavity and anchors around their tails and sink them,” recounts John Crowe, a participant in The Killer Whale People. “It was because of publicity andthe hunt,the money.” in the documentary film Unfortunately for the whale hunters, three of the cetacean carcasses would even - Whidbey Island. tuallyThe float incident to the remains surface andone ofwash the upmost on infamous in the decades-old history of North America’s live killer whale captures and was a turning point that contributed to the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 in the US, which marked the beginning of the end of live cetacean captures in America. While to many in the West, the idea of rounding up whales, plucking them from their aquatic home and sentencing them to lifelong incarceration may seem archaic (particularly in the wake of the 2013 docu Blackfish), public opinion on -

muchmentary more film open towards to the subject. the Asother of June side 2016,of the therePacific, were here at in least China, 39 is ocean theme parks spread across the People’s Republic, with 14 under construction. The majority of these attractions are located on the country’s populous eastern coast. According to numbers provided by the China Cetacean Alliance (CCA), these facilities house an estimated 491 cetaceans represent ing 11 species, of which belugas and bottle - nose dolphins are the most common. - Guangdong province is home to the most

parks and 122 captive cetaceans. aquaticThere facilities are currently in the country, believed boasting to be 15 five orcas held in captivity in China, nine at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in Zhuhai, four at taking of capturing live whales repeatedly over several decades. Shanghai Haichang Polar Ocean World and two at Linyi Polar Ocean Park. Of the 39 marine entertainment facilities located in China, only six claim to have bred cetaceans in captivity, although, according to the CCA, in Unlike their North American counter at least two of these cases the calves are known to have died. parts, marine parks in China have yet to - master the ability to breed cetaceans in cap But without established breeding programs, how do Chinese marine parks feed their increasing demand for animals? tivity, something that has allowed parks like- SeaWorld to avoid the controversial under It turns out the answer is as dark and troubling as the infamous Penn - Cove cull.

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A DARK AMUSEMENT

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THE LAST LEGAL HUNTING GROUND

42 | GZ | APRIL 2017 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM COVER STORY To tell the story of China’s captive killer whales, we must venture beyond the borders coast. of the Middle Kingdom to Russia’s far eastern In addition to helping orchestrate the to oversee the prep work for the transport of Okhotsk Sea. whales’ capture, the job would also include orcas from Russia to China. With the practice of hunting wild orcas basic training of the wild animals. The pay As one would expect, transporting an now banned in Canada, the United States and out? A whopping USD7 million. - orca by truck for such a long period of time Europe, the Okhotsk Sea is one of the last “The Chinese were the buyers, and the poses a number of risks to the animal. Firstly, areas where it’s still legal to capture killer Russians had the permits. They wanted to cetaceans live their entire lives in water, whales. bring me in to do the capture and transport which delivers uniform support through even American environmental journalist and initial training of the animals,” Foster is distribution of pressure over the animal’s Todd Woody explored the Russian killer quoted as stating in the article. “The Russians body. This, according to the CRC Handbook whale hunting operations in a 2016 article had been trying to capture killer whales for of Marine Mammal Medicine, results in a for takepart.com titled 'China's Marine Park “functional weightlessness” that allows the Boom Is Driving the Capture of Whales people showing them how to do it.” mammal virtually effortless breathing. Take a and Dolphins.' In the story, he speaks with 15 years,Despite and the they fact just that didn’t the identity have qualified of the cetacean out of the water and problems with orca hunter turned anti-captivity advocate Chinese buyers was never revealed to Foster respiration will follow. Jeff Foster about a 2011 phone call from a To combat this, modern orca transport European animal broker looking to recruit they had money to burn. On top of the USD7 utilizes giant fabric slings suspended in millionfrom the offered animal to broker, Foster, we Woody’s can be story confident sug gests the buyers would have had to fork over- that allegedly mimics the weightlessness the him to capture eight orcas off Russia’s Pacific somewhere between USD25-80 million for animalswater-filled experience transport while boxes fully – somethingsubmerged in the orcas in addition to the cost of shipping water. the giant cetaceans thousands of miles. Despite the use of slings and water in Foster ultimately turned down the USD7 million payout, but it didn’t matter: the hunt ting an orca in a box and then driving for a - would go on regardless. In October of 2013, weektransport cannot units, be ait’s pleasant difficult experience to deny that for put the seven killer whales were pulled from the the mammal. Kalmanson’s assessment of road trans animals in 2014 and 2015. port, when quoted by Woody, is that it puts- Sea Althoughof Okhotsk, the followed main buyers by at ofleast Russia’s five more far more stress on the animals than other whales appear to be people living or do methods. ing business in China, there is no evidence- “In a truck, you have road hazards, you that Chinese boats or hunters are actively have to change the water in the container, involved in catching the orcas that end up in the country. have to have a lot of ice. And the animals can According to Woody, the culling of killer onlyyou havelay down to filter so much.out urine You and have feces, to go and over you whales in the Sea of Okhotsk is “strictly a mountains on narrow roads.” Russian operation.” While it is unknown how many of China’s Environmental activist and Sea Shepard captive orcas entered the country via long- Conservation Society Founder Paul Watson hand witnesses like Mr. Kalmanson, we can [involved in cetacean hunts], they are actively bedistance sure at truck, least throughsome of thetestimony marine from mammals first- buyingaffirms these this view. animals “There from are Russia no Chinese or Japan.” boats arrived by road and endured the journey. According to Watson, China gets only 20 What we may never know though is percent of their cetaceans from Russia, and how many animals didn’t live through the the other 80 percent come from Japan. traumatic transport experience. Erich Hoyt, Once captured, the whales are trans a senior research fellow with the Whale and ported more than 900 kilometers by truck- to Dolphin Conservation, told That’s via email small holding cages in the Russian port city that he is unaware of any animals dying in of Nakhodka. From there, their journey to an transport, although he added “I am not sure I aquarium may be undertaken again by truck would hear that information if it happened.” or plane. According to Woody, through his in “They go a long way from the capture terviews with Kalmanson, he was told “he- area to where they are held, and then they [Kalmanson] wouldn’t be surprised if animals are held in these small pools and transported died in transport.” to China,” Woody told That’s. “It costs a lot While China’s marine parks are getting their orcas from Russia, another Asian nation easier if you want to avoid attention from is responsible for the vast majority of the anti-captivityof money to fly groups a killer to whale use a truck.”and it’s much PRC’s cetacean imports: Japan. Florida-based marine mammal consult Every year, from September until the end ant Mitchel Kalmanson is quoted by Woody- as stating the journey to China by truck takes Prefecture, begin the notorious dolphin drive between seven and 10 days, something he hunt,of February, which leads fisherman to the in capture Taiji, Wakayama of over 1,000 knows from experience. According to 'China's cetaceans annually for meat or sale to aquari Marine Park Boom Is Driving the Capture of ums. The hunt was most famously depicted in- Whales and Dolphins,' Kalmanson was hired the 2009 Academy Award-winning documen back in 2014 by a London insurance company tary The Cove. - This year’s cull ended on March 1, and,

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NUMBER OF WHALES IN CAPTIVITY BY PROVINCE IN CHINA

Gansu 2 Gansu

Guangxi 4 Guangxi

Chongqing 4 Chongqing

Heilongjiang 5 Heilongjiang

Henan 6 Henan

Anhui 6 Anhui

Shanghai 7 Shanghai

Yunnan 8 Yunnan

Jiangsu 9 Jiangsu

Shaanxi 9 Shaanxi

Hunan 9 Hunan

Guizhou 10 Guizhou

Jiangxi 11 Jiangxi

Beijing 16 Beijing

Sichuan 17 Sichuan

Hubei 18 Hubei

Fujian 21 Fujian

Tianjin 24 Tianjin Hainan 24 Hainan

according to statistics from the Dolphin Project, saw the slaughter of 293 striped dolphins, 235 Risso’s dolphins and 41 pilot whales. A total of 235 cetaceans were captured for sale to marine parks, including 20

spotted dolphins and one pilot whale. PacificAs earlierwhite-sided stated, dolphins, Sea Shepard 179 bottlenoseConservation dolphins, Society 35 Founder pantropical Paul Watson estimates that a confounding 80 percent of China’s captive ce taceans come from Japan, with many – if not most – coming from Taiji.- American activist Richard O’Barry, who famously trained the dol phins used in the TV series Flipper and starred in 2009’s The Cove, has- previously stated that many Chinese aquariums, including the Beijing Zoo Aquarium, host dolphins that came from that small, bloody cove in the land of the rising sun. According to a 2015 article in The Guardian, between September 2009 and August 2014, 354 live dolphins were exported to 12 coun tries. Of the 354 cetaceans exported abroad, 216 were brought to - China. It is currently unclear how many of the cetaceans captured in the 2016-17 Taiji dolphin hunt are bound for China.

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Source: China Cetacean Alliance

Hebei 35 Hebei

Zhejiang 47 Zhejiang

Shandong 72 Shandong

Liaoning 85 Liaoning Guangdong 122 Guangdong

In March of last year, SeaWorld bowed to years of pressure from activists and announced it would be scrapping its orca breeding program and no longer make the animals perform tricks for live audiences. Some attributed the move to the public backlash against the company in the wake of Blackfish, which has been credited with hurting attendance at the chain of marine theme parks, while SeaWorld framed the change as moving with changing social at titudes. - "Society's attitude toward these very, very large, majestic animals under human care has shifted for a variety of reasons,

said SeaWorld Entertainment CEO Joel Manby in a 2016 Bloomberg article.whether it's a film, legislation, people's comments on the Internet," It would seem, at long last, that orca – and cetacean captivity as a whole – is on the verge of defeat in America. “Many countries copy the United States, particularly when it comes to making money,” said Watson. “We have the captivity in dustry on the ropes here and SeaWorld has lost money every year-

“Amusement parks make a lot of money, I don’t know what tick etssince cost Blackfish in China, came but theyout. make millions of dollars.” - But with falling revenues at SeaWorld and orca shows being phased out, many trainers are now looking for work in new mar kets, the most booming and obvious of which is, you guessed it, - China. Almost all of the experts we spoke with in assembling this story agreed that former SeaWorld employees, as well as staff from

up at theme parks in China. SeaWorld-affiliatedThe great fear now Loro is, Parque with orcas in the making Canary their Islands, China are debut, popping more and more marine mammal parks will be looking for a black - from Russia’s Okhotsk Sea. fish of their own – fueling the demand for more captured whales ror in America, China’s demand for cetaceans may mean the next - With the legacy of live orca captures firmly in the rearview mir

‘Penn Cove incident’ happens on this side of the Pacific.

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| WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | APRIL 2017 | APRIL WWW.THATSMAGS.COM One thing is for sure: a month into the a month into sure: One thing is for Bring it on! Only the bottom side conceded more side conceded more the bottom Only concern is the initial misfiring Of slight This decade has been one of unparalleled a classic encoun is set up for Everything ter – red verses blue, ‘big’ club verses ‘noisy’ blue, ‘big’ club verses verses – red ter manager verses legendary veteran neighbors, boss. upcoming younger indication of the us a clearer season will give of both clubs. trajectory immediate among fans, including the ever-growing including the ever-growing among fans, fan first foreign China’s band of ‘Fuligans,’ group. than their 50 goals in 2016 and the loss of including influential skipper defenders, two Yuelei Cheng But with keeper Zhang Yaokun. not team the only were they form, in inspired games. two concede after to but he enjoyed Zahavi, Eran star striker from and will be Hengda last year success against an impact again. make to keen CSL with six successive Hengda, success for championships, a couple of domestic doubles League triumphs. Asian Champions and two fans strengthened, have But as other teams stand still. if they will be overtaken they fear - - - - Claudio Ranieri’s sacking by EPL cham sacking by Ranieri’s Claudio The new man has quickly become a fan become a fan The new man has quickly clean sheets that have But it is the two Scolari himself joined Evergrande after after Scolari himself joined Evergrande Stojkovic boss Dragan R&F Meanwhile, favorite, not least with the only goal in the not least with the only favorite, second win of the season in the unfamiliar Stadium, as refurbish Guangdong People’s been the biggest surprise this campaign parture of Gustav Svensson to be replaced by by be replaced to Svensson of Gustav parture Junior Urso. Brazilian Stadium, ment continued at Yuexiushan this month. return they where pions Leicester City shows there is no room is no room there shows City pions Leicester and should today, sentiment in football for be well may knives get through, to fail they sharpened. Korean dumped, while was Cannavaro Fabio mid-season casu another was Lee Jang-Soo over take Lippi to Marcello alty that allowed campaign. his ACL the start to a great has seen his side make a quiet time in the winter season despite the across rivals While CSL market. transfer been splashing cash on the likes country have the one change and Ighalo, Tevez of Oscar, has seen the de legion at Fuli in the foreign -

ootball fans in the PRD are in for a treat a treat in for in the PRD are fans ootball anticipated this month with the eagerly on April clash of the season derby first

That precarious position is a complicat That precarious Pressure is cranking up on Big Phil up on Big Phil is cranking Pressure It’s difficult to judge after just two games, games, just two judge after It’s difficult to Excitement levels have risen since the big have levels Excitement

By Matt Horn Pulses Race Ahead of First the Guangzhou Derby SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER NIGHT SATURDAY knockout stages. knockout they avoid a second successive exit before the before exit a second successive avoid they left them with much work to do to ensure ensure do to to left them with much work draws in the Asian Champions League have League have in the Asian Champions draws for their title defense, but two successive successive but two their title defense, for Evergrande. Not only has it been a slow start has it been a slow Not only Evergrande. Scolari in the increasingly hot seat at Scolari in the increasingly without conceding a goal. Luneng, Fuli opened with two straight wins straight opened with two Luneng, Fuli followed by a surprise defeat at Shandong a surprise defeat by followed narrow home win against Beijing Guo’an Beijing Guo’an home win against narrow of course, but whereas Hengda scraped a scraped Hengda of course, but whereas markedly different starts to the campaign. starts to different markedly kick off last month, as the two sides have had sides have kick off last month, as the two Fuli. 8 between champions Hengda and local rivals and local rivals champions Hengda 8 between Kawasaki Frontale. Frontale. Kawasaki to Japan for a crucial return clash against clash against a crucial return Japan for to the following Wednesday, the team will head the team Wednesday, the following ing factor ahead of the derby, especially since especially ahead of the derby, ing factor F COMM AROUND TOWN UNITY SOCIAL SKILLS DEAR JAMIE Idea Exchange Sugar Daddy Wanted

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good job, but I don’t have skills for a good jobAustralia in China, because either. I won’tI also feelbe able like to it's find too a late and too expensive to go back to university.

and settle down, but even though I am – if I do sayI wanted so myself to find – good a rich looking: Chinese slim, husband blond

serious. My standards are low and I don’t careand tall,if he’s I’m ugly having or bangs trouble other finding girls. someone I want We’ve all encountered it: that fellow expat in a bar complaining there aren’t enough stimulating activities in the PRD outside of drinking, drinking and… drinking. The best response? Tell them How can I change my sh*tty situation? about Idea Exchange – a platform for ambitious types looking to meet and connect with other him –to Searching provide me in withShanghai financial security. like-minded people, share unique ideas or join in open discussions. Every week, more than 50 attendees – a mix of expats and Chinese, consular staff, entrepre- Dear Searching, neurs, students, etc. – convene at a coffee shop to hear a speaker present on a topic. Recent narra- The 1996 movie The First Wives Club tors have included Kara Wutzke of K2Fit, Jeremy Sargent OBE of The Happy Monk, Matt Slack of the is a delightful dramedy, powered by Bette Pizza Factory and Turkish-Greek architect Levent Akdeniz. Others have talked about working at an Midler’s manic comic energy and penchant A lively Q&A session and open discussion follow the presentation, where attendees can join in man that ‘bangs girls other girls,’ you’re aNGO, conversation directing aabout film or happiness, pursuing aor career entrepreneurship, on Broadway. or negotiation skills or self-development – wellfor a setpunch up to line. join Trying Midler’s to find club, a exceptmoneyed the topic varies month to month. you’ll be the butt of the joke. If you’re the networking type, there’s plenty of time to exchange cards with movers and shak- The tealeaves are clear. Years after ers following the discussion. Alternatively, you can just relax and chat with chill people you might entering a relationship because his bank ac- otherwise never run into at a bar. It’s a chance to open your mind, get out of that China rut and count had enough zeros, you’ll wash down express your most profound experiences to people who ‘get it.’ your morning Valium with a glass of cheap merlot, before looking again at the divorce Idea Exchange meets every Tuesday from 8-10.30pm at E-Coffee (Tiyu Sports Center Metro Station, Exit C), 299 papers you’re refusing to sign ‘because of Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 广州市天河区天河路299号体育中心东小门E杯咖啡. The entry fee is RMB30 (or RMB10 for full-time students). Contact David (FBCFamily) on WeChat or follow the group’s official account the children.’ (Idea-Exchange) for more information. Then, you think back to your 20s when you were pretty, well traveled and capable. INTERNATIONAL CHITTER-CHATTER Chamber as it welcomes the APCAC Business screams:You huff on Why!? a cigarette Why!? asWhy!? sadness fills you Summit to Guangzhou from April 19-22. More like Orso muchnot. You smoke, could and just your get your every sh*t fiber City of Stars than 600 business and industry leaders, media, together. That means investing in yourself, academia and policy experts as well as top whether that’s night classes or a job that The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in China will teach you new skills. It’s up to you. will convene in the city during the four-day – Jamie welcome back cocktail dinner at The Living summit.government The officialsevent will from conclude the US withand Chinathe 2017 Roomkicked in off Park the monthHyatt Guangzhou. 65 floors up Members with a and AmCham Spring Ball on the evening of April 22, friends of the chamber shared experiences, which is themed ‘Musicals Fantasy’ and invites forged new business connections and chatted attendees to dance to tunes from La La Land, Got a problem? Well you can just with Spanish Ambassador in China Mr. Manuel Rent, Phantom of the Opera and other Broadway cry about it, or message Jamie at Valencia and new Spanish Consul General in classics. Those interested in joining the party [email protected]. Guangzhou Mr. Marcos Gómez Martínez. should contact Joyce Hu at 020 8335 1476 or April is a packed month for the American email [email protected].

TAKE FIVE George McKibbens

ew Yorker and longtime resident of Some people call Guangzhou George McKibbens is one Guangzhou a ‘cultureless’ of those expats who arguably knows N city with very little inter- more about China than many local Chinese. Between giving tours in Mandarin at Chen you respond to that? Clan Academy, co-creating the radio pro- national flair. How would gram Lingnan Voices and tracking down lost Anyone who believes photographs of Guangzhou taken at the turn that Guangzhou is suffering a culture famine of the 20th century by a New Zealand mis- needs to get their head out of Lonely Planet Zhongguo tong. What’s your favorite word/ sionary, McKibbens is constantly unearth- and walk around. This is the only Chinese sayingYou’re asand fluent why? in Mandarin as the next ing little-known secrets of the region and city I know of where you can have Cantonese, If you marry a Chinese woman you need forging new connections between Canton African and Middle Eastern food all within a to understand 撒娇 sajiao, which doesn't re- and the outside world. This month, we chat- 10-minute walk across land bridges. Granted, ally exist in the West. It’s a form of communi- ted with him about what makes Guangzhou there is serious tunnel vison – many local peo- cating with your partner by pouting, stomp- unique, the struggles of being a foreigner ple don't step out of their own comfort zone here and his (least) favorite expression in and communicate across ethnic, linguistic or six-year-old. Chinese men who grow up with Mandarin. economic divisions. It’s important to look up thising your understand feet and it, flailing but for your us, it'sarms like like teaching a once in a while and see who else lives here. You’ve worked giving tours at the famous Chen Clan Academy. What’s the funniest What’s it like to be 6-foot-6 when riding the Peoplea fish to always walk. ask what city Guangzhou can question you've ever been asked by a visitor? subway in China? be compared to abroad. Any ideas? A common question is “why are you Guangzhou is a complex and multilayered here?” Still don't know how to answer Guangzhou subway is that you can always place that ironically maintains a homogene- that one. My fascination with the place is spotThe a better benefit place of being to stand. tall Theon the downside is ous understanding of identity – locals draw a largely due to how it survived the Cultural when you pass the Guangzhou Railway stop line in the sand, so to speak. In that respect, Revolution by transforming into a printing and out-of-towners who’ve never seen such this city is different from others because out- factory for Mao’s Little Red Book, and was a tall foreigner get on and can't contain their siders will always be, or at least will always known as the Xinhua Printing Factory from excitement. Sometimes they stand next to me feel like, outsiders. 1966 into the early 80s.

and measure themselves – it's cute… at first.

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LESSONS IN SINOPHILIA A Tale of Tones By Lena Gidwani

he one question I get constantly command of Chinese. Isn’t learning I know about China. Isn’t that what re- asked by those who know that the native lingo the first thing one ally counts? My Mandarin may not be TI live in China is “How much would do, as challenging as it can be? perfect, but at least my baby steps can Chinese do you know?” Ah yes, that old Mandarin, a stress-timed language, has walk the talk. chestnut, the expat’s nemesis. Never four tones, which means that one word So in China, how does one learn gets old, does it? can have many meanings, whereas to truly talk the talk? Are you a tradi- My habitual reply involves a woe- Cantonese, a syllable-timed language, tional classroom learner? Try signing ful confession that for someone who’s has six(ish) – oh, and those 80,000 up for classes – there are plenty of been here for over a decade with a characters that have been identified centers that offer good deals. Perhaps rather studded (no modesty here what- over the course of history. To com- you’re a one-on-one private learner? soever) career, my Chinese skills could prehend a book, you’ll need to have a Find a tutor to speak Mandarin with or be much better. I then blame my de- working knowledge of at least 4,000 better still, grab a colleague and enjoy lightful colleagues, all of whom, partly characters. There’s also that little nag- a bilingual tete-a-tete over tea. Or are thanks to me, speak brilliant English. ging issue of your brain (I’m not 18 you a drop-me-on-the-Great-Wall-of- (It’s a public service, really.) Naturally, anymore) having to work extra hard, China-from-a-helicopter-and-see-if-I- all of this gets a shell-shocked reaction as studies show that those who speak survive type of person? If deep and im- that goes from disbelief to pity in a mil- tonal languages like Mandarin exhibit mediate immersion is your thing, then lisecond. a very different flow of information perhaps living in China is a preferred “Oh, but you must be learning during speech comprehension, using option. Chinese, right? Good for you, dear! both hemispheres of the brain rather Learning a language is a process, China is a superpower, you know. You’ll than just the left. Take that, English. not a destination. You’re not aiming to be in high demand when you get back Fast-forward 15 years, and I will speak perfect Chinese so you can run home.” be the first to admit that I am still for the next presidency (cue Ivanka, Right. If this Sinophile ever goes learning the language. The only differ- I will never vote for you even though back home… ence now is that I pull it off with a cool you wear beautiful dresses by local de- confidence that makes others gaze in signers). You’re aiming to experience remember being slightly stunned when awe at this one-line wonder. And these China for all of its majestic beauty, I realizedWhen thatI first many arrived who circa had 2002,moved I days, when folks ask me how much food, people and culture – even if your in before me had almost no spoken Chinese I know, I tell them how much tone is completely off.

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BEHAVIORAL ADDICTIONS You Can’t Always Get What You Want By Dr. Alfred Chambers

ll addictions capture us Awith similar neurological hav- balancepatterns. and Specifically, the release the of internal the ‘feel cost good’ ior continu- minutes. brainand benefit chemical calculation dopamine is thrownbecomes out the of goal ally takes us away We are not born craving of all activity. from being present in our lives – if it stops technology – we learn to crave it. us from being authentic or relaxed without So if you are a parent, think carefully by the direct ingestion of a substance or by it – then maybe we have a problem. about the standards you are setting for an activity,Whether the the outcome addiction is always is first thetriggered same: In psychology, we pretty much as- your children and consider an alternative a craving and the subsequent inability to sume that all addicts lie, make excuses and before handing them an iPad for some control ourselves. And then, when taken rationalize. Those are all part of the neu- away, the addiction becomes all we think rological process that keeps us doing ‘it.’ Apple cofounder Steve Jobs never gave his about. For example, pay attention to your reaction youngquick-fix children entertainment. any gadgets It is – rumored just books that Try putting your phone away for a few when reading article. Maybe inside you’re and exercise. minutes, or an hour, or two days and notice saying ‘Yes, but that’s not me…’ how you feel. Will you miss it? Probably. We need our phones, tablets and lap- of your behavioral addictions, try paying - tops for work, convenience, communica- attentionIf you to find your yourself behavior struggling and thinking to let go sponse, whether you feel nervous, anxious, tion and just to get by in today’s world, (including rationalizations). Be deliber- defensiveBut be aware or even of your angry. specific emotional re but there is also an element of pleasure ate, understand that addiction is one of You may not think you’re addicted to (or expected satisfaction) that comes from the brain’s natural processes, refocus your devices (you just enjoy chatting end- checking Facebook and take a deep breath. Okay, now lessly, checking social media and playing every 15 you can check your phone! games, after all), but if time away causes painful withdrawal, then you may be more dependent on them than you think. Years ago, when addictive choices were limited to things like alcohol, drugs and gambling, psychologists assumed few people were actually susceptible to addiction. But now, with near universal access to technology, it’s becoming increasingly clear that devices and their unscrupulous software often lead to addictions – i.e. change the way our brains work. In isolation, most behav- iors are not necessarily bad or harmful. A little shopping, chatting, sex, wine etc. may not impact our quality of life. But if a be-

Dr. Al Chambers is a psychologist and director of mental health services at United Family Guangzhou Clinic, 1/F, Annex, PICC Bldg., 301 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 广州市越秀区广州大道中301号人保大厦南塔副楼首层 (4008- 919191, emergency: 8620 8710 6060, www.ufh.com.cn)

WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | APRIL 2017 | GZ | 51 CITY SCENES Ecuadorian Roses Accompany Flight Passengers on International Women’s Day (Supported by )

EcuadorianOn International preserved Women roses ́s Day, are China cultivated Southern in “the Airlines, closest in country alliance to with the sun”ProEcuador, and on slopes honored of volcanoes,female passengers where the by soil gifting is rich rare in Ecuadorian minerals. The roses open - ingand ceremony bracelets. ofFourteen this campaign China Southern was held domesticat Guangzhou destinations Baiyun Internationalwere selected, Airport with 50 on domestic the morning flights of inMarch total 8and and more saw thansenior 10,000 management passengers. of China

Southern Airlines, the Embassador of Ecuador to China, the Consul General of Ecuador in Guangzhou and other officials attend the event.

That’s PRD Food and Drink Tasting at Mezomd St. Patrick’s Day at Bravo Brewery Restaurant Espanol On the evening of this year’s St. Patrick’s Day, green beers enlivened To spread the art of Spanish cuisine, Guangzhou’s leading English media Bravo Brewery, where patrons and That’s PRD readers reveled in a That’s PRD partnered with Spanish restaurant Mezomd on March 16 to drunken night. Co-organized by That’s PRD, the St. Patrick’s Day cel- host a food and drink tasting event adhering to traditional Spanish cui- ebration at Bravo featured the ‘the Hulk,’ a special beer crafted by the sine. The evening featured a set menu of Spanish assorted tapas, Iberian Huajiu Lu brewery. The “green” night saw a medley of attendees, from ham with Hami melon, Caesar salad with mango and Parmesan cheese, business chamber members, consular staff and the Irish community, Spanish gazpacho, grilled angus short rib with red wine sauce, Spanish who were entertained by live bands playing traditional Irish music. seafood paella, dessert and cheese cake with fresh fruit, as well as san-

gria, which were enjoyed by 24 attendees from a range of fields.

52 | GZ | APRIL 2017 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM VIP Launch Manue Tasting at Belle-Vue, Grand Hyatt Shenzhen

Eight lucky guests enjoyed a luxurious dining experience at the Belle-Vue restaurant in Shenzhen’s Grand Hyatt hotel on March 2. After Chef Marcelo and Restaurant Manager Ophelia gave introductory speeches, the carefully curated ‘Une Histoire Française’ menu was served. Dishes included foie

- ergras for and Vista flambeed SK-International scallops, and Medical each Center.course Thewas ‘Unepaired Histoire with wine. Française’ The artistic menu presentation(RMB500 plus of 15 the percent dessert service pleasantly charge) surprised is available diners: at chocolateBelle-Vue frombonbons Tuesday filled to with Sunday, vanilla 6-10pm, ice cream until were the servedend of April.in silver goblets. After the meal, each guest left with a gift box from Grand Hyatt, plus a trial vouch

Urbanites Kitchen French Cooking Class at L’Étoile

On the afternoon of Saturday, March 11, parents and kids spent some together time making French pastries at L'Étoile restaurant. While enjoying snacks and Fiji water, children watched a chef prepare the batter for madeleines. Then, equipped with miniature chef hats and aprons, they poured batter into molds and topped pastries with whipped cream. While the goodies were being baked, kids got a tour of the kitchen and created color- snacks at L'Étoile, as well as vouchers for Vista-SK International Medical Center. ful greeting cards. Three lucky children won tiramisu, lemon tarts and brownies through a raffle. Meanwhile, all parents got coupons for wine and

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he Consulate General of Italy in Guangzhou held a press conference in Tthe Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou on February 28, introducing new itineraries in Italy for Chinese tourists, as well as ADS visa henzhen Women and Children’s Hospital held its 2017 Member Day for SWIC on the morn- application process. Consul General Laura ing of February 22. The Member Day aims to provide opportunities for SWIC members to Egoli, along with prestigious government of- Sobtain the latest medical information and have face-to-face consults with top doctors. A sightseeing tour of the Nantou Ancient City and Guandi Temple followed. ficials, presided over the meeting.

rganized by the Consulate General he British School of Guangzhou hosted ISG’s robotics teams participated in the of Italy in Guangzhou and co-organ- its annual Primary Dance Showcase in International School First Lego League Oized by Beijing Doctor Think Tank TMarch, with all students aged from 5 A(FLL) Tournament in Shanghai last Management Consulting Co. Ltd., Shenzhen to 11 taking part in a medley of musical per- month. Tournament champions 'Team Brick' Arts Group and Shenzhen Industrial Design formances. The audience got a kick out of the earned a prestigious invitation to attend creative skits prepared by the youngsters.` the FLL World Festival in Houston in April. Day was held at Kylin Villa, Shenzhen on Runners-up Cloud 9 were invited to the FLL MarchProfession 2. Association, the first Italian Design

Asia-Pacific Open in Sydney.

he 22nd edition of the Francophonie rom Monday March 13 to Friday March Festival, co-organized by 20 consulates and activity on March 18 as Captivating 17, Shenzhen (Nanshan) Concord T SInternational,hekou was once in againconcert filled with with the action FCollege of Sino Canada (SCCSC) ran an in China, aims to promote the culture of France Shenzhen Charity Federation, ran its Mini internationally-recognized campaign called throughand a series foreign of affairevents representative and exhibitions. offices Olympics event for the 6th year at Jingshan Bullying Awareness Week, with the theme of French Consul General Bertrand Furno was Villa's Shekou. The 2017 Funful Kidz With ‘Community,’ which discussed school bullying present to kick off this annual event at The Heart Mini Olympics, with support from Funful in various aspects. Canton Place. who participated. Bilingual School, was a fun-filled day for all 54 | GZ | APRIL 2017 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM Guangzhou reviews, events and information

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Food Without Borders From the boys behind Hope & Sesame comes this latest fusion eatery, p64

Cocktail Bars Signless Coffee P62 P68

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Summon Your Inner Chef By Jocelyn Richards

f last month’s rainstorms had you cooped up in your apartment staring blankly at your kitchen trying to recall how to cook a hot dog (do Iyou even need to cook a hot dog?), then this month’s feature is for you. The following recipes are relatively easy to prepare and will come deliverymen a break, so get that apron on! in handy if and when you’re faced with the task of becoming a self-sufficient adult. More importantly, it’s time to give those Baidu Waimai

Aroma Bistro’s Basil Method: Pesto Chicken Risotto nuts, salt, black pepper, olive oil and1. Basil basil pesto: leaves Put into garlic, a blender, pine Ingredients: blend until smooth. 250g chicken broth the onion until the aroma is re- 200g partially cooked risotto leased.2. Risotto: Stir-fry the garlic and 20g smoked chicken breast 3. Add the half-cooked risotto, 10g bell peppers white wine and chicken broth into the pan and fry on high for 5g pine nuts 2-3 minutes. 5g10g garlic Mozzarella cheese 4. Add the smoked chicken 5g onion breast and bell peppers, a little 1/4 teaspoon of salt bit salt and pepper; cook until 1/4 teaspoon of sugar the broth is fully absorbed. 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper 5. Add in cheese and basil pesto, 1/4 cup white wine stir until well-mixed. 1 spoonful basil pesto 6. Plate and serve immediately.

This recipe is courtesy of Chef Daniel Chu of Aroma Bistro, Shop 117, 460 Voka Street, Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 广州市天河区天河北路460号沃凯街首层117铺 (185 0200 1416) The Legendary Brew

SCAN FOR VIDEO Burger Scan the QR code here to watch crumbly Chef Daniel of Ingredients (makes four one. 140-gram patties): 3. Gently action. Aroma Bistro in 450g beef form the meat 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese into a 140-gram 4 tsp. chopped onion meatball, being careful not to 4 tsp. hoisin sauce overwork the meat. 2 tsp. minced garlic 4. Press the meatball into a one- inch-thick patty. 1/2 tsp. salt 5. Heat a teaspoon of oil on a 1/21 tsp. tsp. Worcestershire black pepper sauce hot griddle and fry the patty for three minutes on each side for medium-well, forming a dark Method: crust on each side. Do not poke 1. Choose the right beef – ideally or prod the meat. 6. Serve on a bun with all the its own rib-eye beef daily, but if20 you percent have tofat. buy The pre-minced, Brew grinds pickle) and whatever sauces avoid the extra-lean kind. yourfixings heart (lettuce, desires! tomato, onion, 2. Gently combine the ground beef with all the ingredients us- This recipe is courtesy of Chef Ivan of ing your hands (ideally wearing The Brew Zhujiang, West Section, 2 gloves). Do not overwork the Huaxun Jie, Huajiu Lu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 广州市天河区珠江新城华就 meat or you will end up with a 路华讯街2号保林苑西区 (3804 9549) dense patty instead of a loose

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the scandalous scoop We Tried It We’re digging: Spicy Duck Head

Quack! Quack! That’s a sound you won’t hear at China’s Pure Flavor Duck Neck’s chain stores. The Hunan-headquartered business purveys every spicy bit of duck you would dare eat – and a fair few you might not. The most eye-catching product in the refrigerated cart of Sichuan-style

popularofferings? – ifWhy, graphic duck – head snacks. of course.Resupplied each morning, the sellers aren’t privy to Pure Flavor’s Displayed beside the tongues and intestines, these bird skulls retail for RMB5 and make for these two varieties of ya tou stack up? recipes, though tradition states duck heads be boiled five hours and with 19 spices. So how do

news that 13 Factories is moving to a new location in Zhujiang New Town; the 200+ Numbing Spicy Mild Spicy label beer selection at Supra on Party Pier Duck Head Duck Head Light colored and cooked with pepper- secret coffee shops like Signless (p68), corn – and, fair warning, you may catch an head tastes like sweet and sour pork with Get(try Labthe Chineseand Bonus Prickly; new Ash German Wheat!); eatery more errant pepper bit lodged inside the skull aThough Sichuan darker chili kick. in color, The the mild flesh meat on loses this its Brez’n that just rolled onto Jinsui Lu; a – the numbing spicy duck head is a taste- spice as you get to the inner bits, creating a legit crepery – yes, CREPERY – in Popark bud-aimed nuclear blast. Though it may be light on the meat, eating it is as much a cu- fare. Gloves are recommended as the head’s French lads. See the review on p66. flavor accessible to those who prefer Western Mall (next to IKEA) run by handsome color rubs off on hands when getting to the brains by opening the skull, which pops open gelatinouslinary gauntlet brain, as shouts stuffing of your “awful” mouth and with “my with the sound of a crushed apple. We’re done with: Warhead candies. By the time we reach the

face is on fire” are drawing stares. Cocktail The Aviation Some cocktails rise from the ashes of the Take off: chic new blends can’t quite muster – the 45ml gin whiskey-basedpast, flaunting their old fashion, classic statusfor example, with a wasretro 15ml creme de violette (violet liqueur) re-launched by TV show Mad Men, after dec- 15ml maraschino liqueur ades of only being in the most experienced 20ml lemon juice bar keep’s repertoire. their crunch mere seconds after we open a bag;the humidity waiting for zapping the much-anticipated our potato chips bar of another classic in need of a come back has Landing: slash club Code Red to open; the Canton While the old fashion may be flying high, Fair jacking up prices and jamming up Dating from the early years of the century, 2. Strain into a mar- roads for a good part of April – take the received far less attention: the aviation. tini1. Mix glass. ingredients before shaking. beaut sat neglected in your grandfather’s 3. Garnish with a you check out the cocktail bars on p62). too long has this powdery purple, sour floral metro or don’t go out at all! (Well, unless cocktail book. No longer! cherry on a pick. The crowning ingredient, creme de violette, - Recipe and photo provided cently, but the magic of Taobao means it’s by our friends at Shenzhen’s onlywas difficulta few days to evenaway find from stateside your doorstep until re Providence Cocktail, 2/F, Paradiso Apartments, 82 Furong Lu, Futian (search ‘violet liqueur’ in English). A cheeky District, Shenzhen 深圳市福田区福荣 substitution would be parfait amour, avail- 路82号金域蓝湾2楼 able online on Nogogo.com. (186 6538 3106)

60 | gz | april 2017 | www.thatsmags.com Oldie but Goodie 63 Steak & Burger

Opened in 2013 by two Chinese own- ers who, upon graduating from school come with either mushroom or black pep- in Australia, returned to discover withdevour a 500-gram the ‘Challenger beef patty, Burger’ smoked set (RMB198), bacon perAustralian sauce, Dijonsteaks mustard are also or first-class red wine and and andcomprised vegetables, of a massive an extra-large face-sized coke burger and a butter. pile of chips. If you can gobble the monstrous city’sGuangzhou’s go-to hamburger dearth of burgers,joint, catering 63 to meal down in 15 minutes or less, it’s on the Shop 118, The Canton Place, Haifeng Lu, Zhujiang Steak & Burger inhanbao Canton Place is the house. Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城海风路广粤 and combinations. Prefer a classier repast? The imported 天地118铺 (3831 0351) the affluent with of all flavors- ness, more than 20 different burgers dominatedDuring theits first menu. two Today, years the of busi variety has diminished somewhat, though choose from, including the popular there are still 13 sizable burgers to with a beef patty, smoked bacon, ched- darjuicy cheese, Lucy burger lettuce, (RMB88) tomato, stackedpickle, on - ion and mustard sauce, or the Mexico withbeef burgerchili con (RMB98) carne and made jalapeno with asauce. rye bun, beef patty and nachos drizzled you wave your sauce-covered palm at theBe sure waitresses. to ask for extra napkins before To crank it up a notch, 63 Steak &

Burger challenges brave stomachs to

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Cocktail 5 O’CLOCK IN Bars for Your Every Mood GUANGZHOU By Jocelyn Richards

- cated than shots, cheaper Cthanocktails: a bottle more of sophisti wine, less damaging on the physique than and beer and always easy on the pal- ate, it’s no wonder they’ve gar- nered such a following. ready

have gotten by with syrupy con- coctionsFor years, mixed we with Guangzhouers fake alcohol to or overpriced ‘experiments’ served 10 minutes after our friends have left to hit up the next party bar. In the past two years, how- Like the Sh＊t REVOLUCION COCKTAIL ever, there’s been a jiweijiu resur- If your midnight escapades haven’t gence in the City of Flowers, with MIXOLOGIE yet led you to the humble establish- numerous specialty cocktail bars A smart stop for Mad Men-esque whiskey-teers on Party Pier, ment that is Revolucion Cocktail, popping up in historic districts you’re not hanging with the right like Dongshankou and Liwan and reproduction of the famous 1263 Scottish painting ‘Fury crowd. A favorite among many and on central party streets like ofMixologie the Stag’ pays hanging tribute behind to heritage the bar. with Unlike its richother leather cocktail sofas lo- Xingsheng Lu. cales, the menu here is thick – patrons can choose from more Revolucion offers expertly made If you’re new to the area than 200 bespoke drinks – and most beverages are prepared drinksexpats withoutand locals the in uptight Guangzhou, vibe that – or if you simply haven’t had on the strong side unless you ask otherwise. Sit outside for an a chance to explore the city town. Prices are reasonable, dancing as much as you’d like – we’ve at night. oncharacterizes the bar is encouraged other cocktail and bars service in Price:epic view of the Pearl River, Canton Tower and Liede Bridge is surprisingly swift. Price: everyrounded mood. up the Just finest ask yourself mixology 2/F, DistrictRMB60-100/glass B, Party Pier Beer Culture and Art Zone, 118 Modiesha hubs in Guangzhou to suit your Dajie, Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District 海珠区阅江西路磨碟沙大街118号珠 how you’re feeling and see where 9 XingshengRMB60-80/glass Lu, Tianhe District 天河区珠江江琶醍啤酒文化创意艺术区B区2楼 (187 0143 1966) 新城兴盛路9号 (3802 9960) you end up: Mysterious

HOPE & SESAME

FoodGuangzhou’s and Drink first Awards, expat-run Hope speakeasy & Sesame and brings winner patrons of the signature Reader’s Choice award for Outstanding Cocktail Bar at our 2016 That’s PRD adventure in and of itself, as you’ll need to wander down an alley in cocktails in a refreshingly cozy atmosphere. Finding the place is an a secreted intercom in order to enter. It’s all very hush-hush, as are Dongshankou, find the hidden door and pass a brief ‘interrogation’ on Price: the cocktail recipes – unless you know Morse code. 48 Miaoqian RMB70-90/glass Xi Jie, Yuexiu District 越秀区庙前西街48号 (188 1935 3462)

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alternative

P.O.P Recently moving to a new location on Jinsui Lu in Zhujiang

alternative music and drinks like the Ginjam – a mix of honey, S.T.M. BAR lemon,New Town, gin and this ice fourth-floor with a spoonful bar rocks of raspberry an experimental jam balanced air with on top. Culinary swashbucklers can try a glass of alcohol infused stands for ‘sip till morning’ – takes its alcoholic creations very with reptil – er, ‘homegrown’ Chinese ingredients that’ll get your Founded by cocktail connoisseur Kelvin Wood, S.T.M – which heart pumping. If you’re not into the exotic, there’s plenty of fascinating section of Liwan District, this bar doesn’t have a well-executed classic cocktails as well, the prices of which can’t drinkseriously. menu, Located and instead on the invitesground you floor to oftell St. the Martin bartenders Hotel in your a be beat. Price: work their magic. Price:poison – or what flavors you’re in the mood for – and let them Shop 408A,RMB40-60/glass 4/F, Lijing Duhui, 28 Jinsui Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城金穗路28号丽晶都汇4楼408A (186 2060 5655) 19 ZhongshanRMB70-80/glass Ba Lu, Liwan District 荔湾区中山八路19号

LOTUS LOUNGE PRISM Located in a heritage building in the historic neighborhood of on Xingsheng Lu and attracts swarms of in-the-know clientele eve- Dongshankou, this molecular gastronomy restaurant and bar ryAnother night toveiled talk businessvenue, Lotus over hides original a floor mixes. above The a low-litnondescript interior cafe is trimmed with dark wooden windows and hints of traditional vodka, sake and Spanish sherry adorned with a bamboo leaf. Save Chinese decor, transporting guests to a posh Shanghai lounge from timeserves to up tour custom the refurbished cocktails like mansion the ‘Prism when Bamboo’ you visit – anda mix be of sure to make reservations ahead as seating is limited. adorned with everything from pine cones to sprigs of rosemary. Price: Price:the 20s. Drinks are original, layered with intriguing flavors and 1 QimingRMB90-100/glass Yi Malu, Dongshankou, Yuexiu District 越秀区东山口启明一马路1号 Shop 107,RMB90-100/glass 7 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe District 天河区兴盛路7号107铺 (131 4372 (186 2023 0799, 131 2868 7301) 2245)

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Atlas Kitchen Food Without Borders By Lena Gidwani

the lower side. Try a crisp salad, a soup of the day and either tea, coffee or dessert for just There are three buzz words in today’s to be hittingmodern, home healthy on all kitchens: three, appealing fresh, fusion to your daily dose of vitamins – get superpowers and fast. And Atlas Kitchen appears RMB38. The juice bar is a whimsical nod to foodies at the same time. healthFrom junkies, the boys flavor at theseekers helm and of Hope armchair & (RMB45), a mix of ginseng, ginger, apple and Sesame, this new endeavor (in partnership andcarrots, whey. so you can fight the tropical storm (RMB38), a concoction of coconuts, pineapple under the umbrella of its entrepreneurial ownerswith Hong Atlas. Kong-based Twins Kitchen) is

Center in Zhujiang Xincheng, the eclectic canteenTucked welcomes away on guests the third with floor a well-stocked of Agile unlimited servings) and hot and cold fridges yes,and piquancy,but some dishesmaking like it finger-licking the clay pot paella good. toutingsalad bar grab-and-go (RMB58 lunch, options RMB78 like roasteddinner for But does it always work? In most cases,

- wouldwith Chinese expect preservedand the seafood sausage is a(RMB138) tad dry. tomato and vegetable soup (RMB28) and fall flat – the rice isn’t as appetizing as one SichuanLunch style deals crawfish are abundant and cucumber and priced sand on The well-designed menus are a risky wiches (RMB48). hybrid of dishes that use ingredients sourced But those craving carbs (and protein) can locally, but inspired internationally. The puff oropt char for thesiu attention-grabbing alternatives: pastry clam chowder is inspired simplic- grilled tuna and avocado rice bowl (RMB78) spinach and mac feta and egg cheese white omelet(RMB48), with anyone? a Fitness freaks will find their fix here too. The ity: steaming soup is topped with a willowy blanket of crumbly pastry. For RMB38, it garden salad (RMB48) is as nourishing as it works.a superb Try thebroth shellfish that is bisquehot, sweet, laksa tart (RMB68/ and gets.If With you’re cocktail looking masters to sate running taste buds the that show, crab,succulent, RMB128/whole or the slow-cooked Boston lobster), duck hash with evokeexpect the a beverage world, give selection Atlas a that go for satisfies. its new, creative approaches. topped with homemade sour cream brownand (RMB48), crispy bitsa pan-fried of duck. bed of spuds, Price: For dinner, the incredibly juicy Who’s going: global villagers, inspired dis- meat mains such as the 48-hours tinctionsRMB120 barbecue ribs – cooked sous vide Good for: bold combos, fun mashups so that the collagen that binds together strands of muscle melts away – is worth or- 3/F, across from Atlas Gym, Agile Center, 26 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城 and sesame seeds add a supernova of aroma 雅居乐中心3楼 (2818 0606) dering (RMB158). The due of earthy cumin

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Amaroni’s Sayonara, Saizeriya Text and photos by Connor Frankhouser

need in hope of a 20 percent tip. This is one Our apprehensions about the main upscale Taikoo Hui shopping center, course are quickly assuaged when desert EAmaroni’snsconced on New the York-Italian third-floor roofstyle of the own glass or learn how to shout fuwuyuan - restaurant looks phenomenal and certainly loudlyof those in places a passable where Cantonese you must accent refill your to get ing the Rubicon a thousand times over for walks the walk. The real question is whether attention. arrives. The cannoli (RMB24) is worth cross the fare offered can talk the talk and deliver is like biting into an espresso-and-cream- authentic Italian-style dishes that transport - and the deliciously soft tiramisu (RMB48) you from Taikoo Hui to Tuscany. Red spinach soup (RMB25) and mulberry saladbegging (RMB78) to have begin a piece our of Amaroni’sthe complimentary adven flavored cloud. We note that that the tiramisu breadsticksture. Both are dunked excellent. into Theit, and soup we is oblige. just Amaroni’s,milkshake (RMB38)it’s worth would every bemao. a five-dollar nicelyOn designed a tepid Monday and handsome evening, patio we go nearly to The salad is an excellent creation that would shake back home. But just like our visit to full.scope The out restaurant the scene isat only Amaroni’s half-occupied, and find the make even the most he-man-salad-hater dig hole both price- and taste-wise between however, and the crowd almost wholly local. in. A fine date spot, Amaroni’s plugs a nice The main events are penne rustica high Italian delicatessen Limoni restaurant in The accoutrements are stylish and paired rock-bottom Saizeriya Italian fare and sky- withWe elect subtle to sitbackground inside. music that’s a love- child of Herbie Hancock and Nine Inch Nails. the(RMB98) wait staff and andNew both York are classic slightly pizza under (RMB- Price:the Ritz Carlton Hotel. 108). Both come highly recommended by Who’s going: amorous couples, people tired and true Italian tropes such as the lasagna RMB200 per person AmericanDetails evoke Psycho a chic would Manhattan kill for –cafe; or at the the kind whelming. We wish we’d sampled other tried Good for: a romantic date that doesn’t get veryPatrick least Bateman have their and secretaries his yuppie friendsmake reser in - If you are feeling particularly posh, you can tooof the splurge-y whacky toppings at Pizza Hut vations months in advance to. spring(RMB98) for or more spaghetti luxurious carbonara fare such (RMB128). as oven The service isn’t evocative of New York Shop L304, Taikoo Hui, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe City, where the wait staff deign to your every District 天河区天河路383号太古汇L304 (8550 9028) roasted live crab (RMB288) or the slow cooked oxtail (RMB256).

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Enzo & Max Have Your Crepes and Eat ‘Em Too Text and photos by Tristin Zhang

In fact, it was a restaurant in About a year ago, 24-year-old Parisian Enzo workedMatte in Louis was Vuitton’s a wealth HR manager department. for French bank followingBrittany that their led life-altering Matte and Terrydeci- Now,Le theseCrédit two Lyonnai, young while French Maxime gentlemen Terry, stand 25, sionto refine to start their a businesscrepe-making in Canton. skills behind the red, white and blue counter in the base- - catering for events and parties, sersby eagerly snap photos). craftsEnzo crepes & Max, both which savory offers and sweet. mentCraving of Popark a challenge, Mall making adventure crepes and (as toChinese experi pas- For a main dish, try the la Forestière - riched with Port wine and cheese. Another ence Chinese culture first-hand, the two arrived in (RMB53), mushroom-scented and en GuangzhouLike a pancake to open but the thinnercity’s first (and authentic richer), crepery:crepes smoked salmon and a lemony cream sauce. areEnzo popular & Max. in Europe and North America and origi- solidDessert option crepesis the La come Marinière with fruity (RMB53), add-ons infused like diced with

nate in Brittany in northwest France. mango, bananas, whipped cream, caramelized apple slices iceand cream ice cream and bananaof various slices, flavors. but you may ‘go nuts’ with We topped our chocolate crepe (RMB28) with vanilla-

–your it’s Nutellawhat they (RMB23) do in France. served with mango and caramel ized apples. Dine with a glass of imported cider (RMB25) Price: Who’s going: everyone who reads this review, crepehol- ics RMB70 Good for: authentic crepes, catering option

B2/F, Popark Shopping Plaza, 63 Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District 天河区林和中路63号东方宝泰购物广场B2层 (188 2001 0175)

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eat & drink | New CAFE Caffe Pascucci Powwows Before Pour-Overs Text and photos by Jocelyn Richards

ust as a family-owned vineyard preserves its wine-making exper- Jtise over generations, so has the Pascucci household passed down Instead of recounting the long history of this Italian coffee chain, Signless however,the art we’ll of roasting jump ahead beans to in the the presentMontefeltro and theterritory brand’s since latest 1883. Though all of Pascucci’s beans are roasted in Italy, patrons can overseas branch in IGC mall, Guangzhou. Coffee Peru or Costa Rica) and a style (hand-brew, syphon, cold-drip, mo- choosecha, French an origin press of or harvest aero press). (Columbia, Prices Guatemala, range depending Brazil, on Kenya, what Off the Beaten Path Text and photos by Jocelyn Richards mocha. you pick (RMB28-108), with the most expensive being a Costa Rican

t’s no secret that some of the best coffee shops and cocktail wellThe-balanced day we and visit, pleasingly both the fragrant. Columbian It takes and Brazilian nearly 10 varieties minutes toare ‘pour,’ sold out, however, but the so Kenyan if you’re hand-brew looking for (RMB38) a speedy turns cup to out go, to Caffe be exposed only through word of mouth or an in-the-know friend I Pascucci probably isn’t the place. – andbars Signless here in Coffee Guangzhou (无牌咖啡 are largely) is no exception. hidden to the naked eye – It’s also not an ideal spot for breakfast, as the quality of premade Contrary to what its name suggests, it does have a sign (the font of which resembles something out of Diagon Alley), and a cheesecakesInside, abstract (RMB29), murals muffins and (RMB15)a kind of biker-tattooand sandwiches theme (RMB25- sets 32) is on par with what you’d find at Starbuck’s. alleywaycolorful splash marked of ‘graffiti南朝新街 on,’ the turn wall right opposite and walk its untilentrance. you seeTake it on that would feel more at home in a college lounge. theExit left. A from Gongyuanqian Metro Station, cross the street, enter an the mood,The split-level with clusters interior of 70s-styleis much larger orange than and it green appears leather from chairs the Housed in a stand-alone abode, the two-story shop features a there are other laowai inside – a group of about six women – who upper level. Feel free to wander in and watch the process or just areentrance. taking In advantage fact, we’re of halfway a secluded through room our in the coffee back before of the we shop. realize inhalespacious the first heavenly floor and scent a kitchen of freshly for roasted roasting beans. coffee beans on the

Besides us, there are a couple well-to-do Chinese men in suits pacing Baristas will ask your preference for coffee and show you a back and forth, too preoccupied to even finish their espresso. collection of jars holding a dozen kinds of beans from Columbia, shops popping up lately, there’s no reason to head to the second like red tea, others register thick and chocolatey. If you’re with a Would we come back? It depends. With so many decent coffee Kenya, Panama and more. Some are flowery and taste almost main advantage is its spacious, quiet interior that seems conducive floor of a ritzy mall for an average dose of caffeine. Caffe Pascucci’s friend, share a couple pour-overs (RMB20-25) without milk or to holding interviews or semi-private meetings in the morning. The rest is unremarkable. best.sugar first to compare different flavors and, if you can’t bear the bitterness,As with ask most for coffee a latte shops (RMB20) in China, with arrivingthe bean right variety at opening you like Price: (11am in this case) will grant you an hour or two of privacy, as Who’s going: expat book clubs, Chinese businessmen business usually picks up after 2pm. Having come on an empty Good for:RMB40 making private calls, a peaceful coffee break

2/F, IGC, Liede Xipu Dajie, Tianhe District 天河区猎德西浦 stomach, we were a little disappointed to find the shop only had every night and undeniably delicious, weren’t exactly suitable for 大街天汇广场(IGC)2楼 (3727 7301, pascucci.it) breakfast.cupcakes (RMB38), Apparently which, other although edibles will painstakingly be available handmade soon, and we’re told matcha cakes are in stock now, two for RMB35. reviewWhen is published. we visited, the menu was only in Chinese and written by hand on coffee filters, but that will likely change by the time this per 230-gramGo for the adventurebag). of finding the place and to taste the house roasted beans, which are also available to purchase (RMB90-200 Price: Who’s going: in-the-know coffee enthusi- asts, photographers RMB25 Good for: comparing coffee beans, pour- overs

1/F, 5 Nanchao Xin Jie, Qiyi Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区起义路南朝新街5号一楼 (138 2224 6505)

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www.thatsmags.com | April 2017 | GZ | 69 Urban Meadow by BodyVox Contemporary Dance

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That Disappears Exhibition

Chinese avant-garde designer Gong Ting perceives the temporality of fashion and fine art. She refines the craftsmanship of fashion design by BodyVox is a dance troupe led by the Amy-Award winning choreographers Jamey Hampton and Ashley Roland, best creating pieces of clothing and in- known for their vital visual presentation and ingenious conception. Founded in 1997, BodyVox combines dance with the stallations that embody certain sen- imagery of theater and film and boasts more than 200 original dance works. The Portland-based dance troupe will bring sorial experiences. Gong explores their Urban Meadow collection to Guangzhou this April. how space creates a sense of be- longing and authentic value with her Wed Apr 12, 8-10pm; RMB99-299. Guo Lanying Theater, Guangdong Culture and Art Vocational College, 250 Dongyi Lu, fashion items, which contemplate Panyu District 番禺区东艺路250号广东文艺职业学院郭兰英剧院 (www.juooo.com) the past to grasp a glimpse of the future. See these futuristic clothing win! items at Art23 Gallery. We have a pair of tickets to this show to give away! Message our official WeChat account (ThatsGuangzhou) before April 9 Daily until May 7, 2-6.30pm; RMB29; with the subject ‘BodyVox’ and why you should win. Please include your full name and contact number. free entry on Wed. Art23 Gallery, 23 Qiming San Malu, Yuexiu District 越秀区启明三马路23号Art23当代艺术馆 (2813 0144) Like Singing and Dancing: John McLean’s Abstract Visible Meditation Painting Exhibition Exhibition

Twelfth Night Comedy

Filipino artist Jon Poblador is good at expressing the subject of meditation through this work, removing superfluous images, decorations and stimuli and using only colors and Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night is a geometric figures. In this exhibition, comedy of gender fusion in which audiences will see paintings created a girl disguises herself as man to be via repetitive brushing to form over closer to the count she adores. After 30 layers of coatings, which gives many an adaptation, including a 1996 them a sculptural feel. Pobaldor Oscar-nominated film, TNT Theatre – enlarges insects on a sheet of paper well known and much loved in China with his sketch skills, allowing audi- for touring Shakespeare plays and British painter John McLean’s work is influenced by abstract expressionism – he ences to observe details otherwise Dickens adaptations – has crafted a decorates the canvas with fluid paints to make an abstract and rhythmic com- invisible to the naked eye. version with a contemporary, absurd position. McLean’s artworks are also influenced by French artist Henri Matisse Tue-Sun until Apr 23, 2-6.30pm; free twist. and Spanish painter Joan Miró, from whom he discovered “a much more so- entry. 103 Store, 27 Liuyun Wu Jie, Fri-Sat Apr 28-29, 7.30pm; RMB100- phisticated way of using shape.” The Guangdong Museum of Art is exhibiting a collection of his paintings until April 23. Tianhenan Er Lu, Tianhe District 天河 320. Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Tue-Sun until Apr 23, 9am-5pm; free entry. Guangdong Museum of Art, 38 区天河南二路六运五街27号103 Store Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District 越秀 Yanyu Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District 越秀区二沙岛烟雨路38号广东美术馆区二沙岛晴波路33号星海音乐厅 (en. (www.gdmoa.org, 8735 1468) damai.cn, 8735 3869)

70 | GZ | April 2017 | www.thatsmags.com EuroCham Gala Dinner Networking A Zen Trip Weekend Getaway

The EuroCham Gala Dinner, which sees more than 300 attendees from foreign and Chinese business communities attend every year, is one of the most important corporate events in Guangzhou. It is an opportune occasion to network with a party of professionals, managers, VIP corporate clients and local political figures in a stylish and chic ambiance. This year’s event is themed ‘Fashion Through Time,’ so come dressed up in whatever is or was fashion- able from the 1920s till today and enjoy a night of reveling. Sat Apr 8, 6.30pm-midnight; RMB800 for members, RMB1,200 for non-members. LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区环市东路368号广州花园酒店 ([email protected])

Cycle Canton Bike Tour

Getting bored of your oily and

Spoken Word Open Mic calorie-packed diets in the city? Sign Night Story Telling up for this weekend getaway at a Buddhist temple in the mountains, On the second Saturday of every where simple, nutritious, healthy month, Loft345 hosts an open mic vegetarian meals will help to freshen night featuring inspiring storytelling your appetite. A two-day trip organ- in any language, style and skill level. ized by a group of Zen Buddhism en- Come for a night of entertainment, thusiasts, the trip is open to anyone inspiration and a chance to win aged 15-50 and will include activities some booze. like meditation, a gongfu tea ceremony and Buddhism classes. Second Sat of the month, ongoing, Ongoing. Bus to the temple leaves at 10pm-midnight; free to join. Loft345, 7.30pm on every Friday at Exit A of 4/F, 19 Qiangui Da Jie, Qianjin Lu, The best way to explore Guangzhou is on bike. With Cycle Canton, you can tour Liede Metro Station and arrives back Haizhu District 海珠区前进路路前桂 hidden gems of the city by starting in the ‘old town’ in Yuexiu District and end- in Guangzhou at 8pm on Sunday at 大街19号晓港花园4楼Loft345 ing in the modern downtown of Zhujiang New Town. Experienced guides who have hosted more than 2,500 guests since 2013 will accompany and point out Haizhu Square Metro Station. For interesting facts along the way. It’s a great way to learn more about Canton, more information, contact Shengxin whether you’re just visiting for the weekend or have lived here for years! at 176 8885 8760 or on WeChat: gs- Foreigner Job Fair Job Daily ongoing. Go to www.cyclecanton.com to book a tour. Fair benxin (www.duanqichujia.net)

2017 China (Guangzhou) Pet Expo Expo

Chinajob.com is moving from the web to the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center this month, as the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs sponsors a job fair to help you start a new career. Thousands have attended this annual event in the past, which see hun- dreds of companies set up booths to find fresh talent every year. That ‘talent’ could be you! Sat Apr 15, 10am-4pm; free. Love adorable pets? Yeah, us too. The China (Guangzhou) Pet Expo is the largest of its kind in South China and features Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition all kinds of animals, pet food, medical equipment and other ‘necessities’ for pets. There’s even an animal parade, where Center, 111 Fuhua Lu, Futian District, dogs, cats, turtles and, uh, spiders (allegedly) will strut down the street together. A wide range of activities will be ar- ranged for your furry friends, while rare species of pets will also be available to take home – for a steep price. Shenzhen 深圳市福田区福华路111号 Fri-Sun Apr 7-9, 9am-5pm; RMB30, free for children under 1.1 meters. Guangzhou International Source Center, 8 Pazhou 深圳会展中心 (0755-8284 8900) Dadao Dong, Haizhu District 海珠区琶洲大道东路8号广州国际采购中心 (www.chinapetfair.com)

www.thatsmags.com | April 2017 | GZ | 71 Mahan Esfahani Harpsichord Concert: Goldberg Giorgia Fumanti China Variations Concert Tour Concert

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Long before Iranian harpsichord player Mahan Esfahani attended Stanford Famous for her angelic voice, University to study musicology and music history, he had mastered the harpsi- Fumanti enjoys equal popularity chord with help from his father. Honored as a BBC New Generation Artist from with British crossover singer Sarah 2008 to 2010, Esfahani has been tirelessly promoting harpsichord ever since as Brightman, Italy’s classical tenor a mainstream concert instrument. Described as “young, suave and eloquent” Andrea Bocelli and Celtic musican by The Guardian, Esfahani’s concerts are not to be missed. Enya. Her pure and clean soprano Fri Apr 7, 8pm; RMB180-580. Experimental Theatre, Guangzhou Opera House, 1 has captivated audiences in Europe, Asia and North America and her rep- Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城珠江西路1号 ertoire ranges from classic categories 广州大剧院 (www.gzdjy.org, 3839 2888) to pop songs. Fumanti’s concert in Majik Funk/Electronic win! Guangzhou will include classy pieces We have a pair of tickets to this show to give away! Message our official like ‘Hallelujah’ and ‘Dream a Dream,’ WeChat account (ThatsGuangzhou) before April 5 with the subject ‘Harpsichord’ and as well as famous Chinese songs These two talented twenty-some- why you should win. Please include your full name and contact number. such as ‘A Place Far Away’ and ‘The things mix music in a way that Moon Represents My Heart.’ can only be described as magical. Comprised of Jamie – the ‘scientist’ Fri Apr 21, 8pm; RMB88-888. on guitar – and Marcus – a sensitive, Tribute to Michael Jackson – String Concert by Aupa Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang soul-searching wordsmith turned Quartet Concert Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe vocalist – this British funk duo puts District 天河区珠江新城珠江西路1号 on a quirky but undeniably awesome show. Search them on Apple Music to 广州大剧院 (www.gzdjy.org, 3839 learn more or come to their live show 2888) at T:union on April 13. win! Thu Apr 13, 8.30-10.30pm; RMB50 ad- We have a pair of tickets to this show to give away! Message vanced order, RMB70 at the door. T:union, our official WeChat account 361-365 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Yuexiu (ThatsGuangzhou) before April 19 District 越秀区广州大道中361-365号东方 with the subject ‘Fumanti’ and why 花苑1层凸空间 (3659 7623) you should win. Please include your full name and contact number. win! We have a pair of tickets to this show to give away! Message From Aupa Quartet’s classical instrument comes a diverse repertoire of groovy, Maximilian Hecker Pop our official WeChat account spontaneous music varying from jazz to funk to flamenco. Their catchy tunes (ThatsGuangzhou) before April 10 coupled with improvisations have come to be known as ‘aupa style.’ After play- with the subject ‘Majik’ and why you ing in well-known music halls in Barcelona, France and Italy and with distin- should win. Please include your full guished musicians, Aupa Quartet will visit Guangzhou this April to give a con- name and contact number. cert with an MJ-themed repertoire. Sun Apr 9, 3pm; RMB180-380. Experimental Theatre, Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城珠江西路1 Female Guitarists 号广州大剧院 (www.gzdjy.org, 3839 2888) Concert Acoustic Guitar win! We have a pair of tickets to this show to give away! Message our official WeChat account (ThatsGuangzhou) before April 6 with the subject ‘Aupa’ and why you should win. Please include your full name and contact number. German music producer and songwriter Maximilian Hecker is adored for his delicate voice and troubadour- like quality, leaving an unconven- Alcest Blackgaze tional impression on fans. From his very first album Infinite Love Songs to Spellbound Scenes of My Cure, Hecker, an all-around musician, has insisted on composing, singing and playing On April 7, T:union will stage three instruments on his own. Hecker de- adroit female guitarists who are of scribes his songs as “melancholy pop different nationalities and person- hymns.” alities but share a common pas- Fri Apr 21, 8pm; RMB100-380. sion for guitar. They are: Christie Lenée, hailing from the US, whose Friendship Theater, 696 Renmin Bei performances resembles those of Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区人民北路696 legendary guitarist Michael Hedges, 号友谊剧院 (www.juooo.com, 8666 Joni Mitchell and Dave Matthews; 8991) Taiwanese fingerstyle guitarist Xu France’s leading blackgaze (a fusion genre combining elements of black metal Yijuan; and 20-year-old Japanese gui- win! tar player Kanaho. and shoegazing) duo Alcest returns to China this April to present their new We have a pair of tickets album Kodama. Known for their innovative metal music with the addition of Fri Apr 7, 8-10pm; RMB150-300. to this show to give away! Message translucent acoustic guitars, Alcest has crafted their latest and fifth album as our official WeChat account T:union, 361-365 Guangzhou Dadao a ferocious return to the epic and contrasted style of their early works while (ThatsGuangzhou) before April 19 Zhong, Yuexiu District 越秀区广州 continuing the pursuit for fresh ideas. with the subject ‘Hecker’ and why 大道中361-365号东方花苑1层凸空间 Mon Apr 17, 8.30pm; RMB100. SD Livehouse, 132 Gongye Dadao Bei, Haizhu you should win. Please include your (3659 7623) District 海珠区工业大道北132号SD Livehouse (newnoise.taobao.com) full name and contact number.

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Spring is (finally) here! Enjoy a new Inspired by this season of cherry blos- seasonal menu from Executive soms, chefs from I by Inagiku at W Catch, located on the 100th floor of Drink Flow at G Bar Western Chef Robert Conaway at Guangzhou are offering an artfully the Connoisseur in LN Garden Hotel Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, is Drink Deal sakura dish collection, blending the Guangzhou. A California native, launching a new weekend brunch sweetness of cherry blossoms with Chef Conaway has designed a de- with abundant seafood dishes and a After a long week of work, relax at refreshing and nourishing ingredients lectable set menu that includes im- panoramic view of the city. A wide ar- G Bar in the Grand Hyatt Guangzhou to tantalize taste buds. ported steak topped with minced ray of Asian style delicacies will be of- and revel in a flow of champagnes, Daily all month, 11.30am-2.30pm, garlic and greens over an artistic fered in addition to a new menu that features eight different dishes with red or white wines, as well as a wide 5.30-10.30pm; RMB380 for set lunch, spread of mashed potatoes and edi- ble flowers vibrant enough to awak- prices starting from RMB98. range of beer and spirits for only RMB680 for set dinner (prices sub- RMB200, before an epic view of en the senses. Sat-Sun ongoing, 11.30am-2pm; ject to 10 percent service charge downtown Guangzhou at night. Ongoing, business lunch noon- prices start from RMB98 per dish and 6 percent tax). I by Inagiku, W Fri-Sat ongoing, 8pm-11pm; RMB200. 2.30pm (Mon-Fri), dinner 6-10.30pm (15 percent service charge). Catch, Guangzhou, 26 Xiancun Lu, Zhujiang G Bar, Grand Hyatt Guangzhou, 12 (Tue-Sat). The Connoisseur, LN Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, 5 Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Garden Hotel, Guangzhou, 368 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, 江新城冼村路26号广州W酒店 (6628 Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城珠江 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District 越 Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城珠江西 7830, bfreservation.wgz@whotels. 西路12号广州富力君悦大酒店 (8396 秀区环市东路368号广州花园酒店 (189 路5号广州四季酒店 (8883 3300) com) 1234) 2625 8301)

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Langham Place, Guangzhou Sets up Mobike Hengda Hotels & Resorts Launches 2017 Spring Puckseng Tang Appoints Executive Chef of The Parking Station Roadshow in Tianjin Ritz-Carlton, Haikou

On March 17, Hengda Hotels & Resorts hosted Working with the trendiest bike-sharing platform, a 2017 Spring roadshow in its flagship hotel, Mobike, Langham Place, Guangzhou launched Donglihu Hengda Hotel, Tianjin, aiming at promot- Puckseng Tang has been with The Ritz-Carlton Mobike parking stations at the hotel as a market ing comprehension of the brand among its online Hotels in China for 17 years, starting his career pioneer in the urban area. This initiative not only partners, customers in Beijing and Tianjin, as well with the company at The Ritz-Carlton Millennia, seeks to encourage proper parking of shared bikes, as the media, while building a deeper relationship Singapore. After briefly venturing out to work for but also reinforces the hotel’s goal to build sustain- with the above-mentioned parties. The Westin Tianjin and Mandarin Oriental Beijing able communities. in 2008, he rejoined the company as executive sous Pullman Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Named Best chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou. Tang was ap- Summer Cho General Manager of Guangzhou Airport Hotel in China 2017 pointed executive chef of The Ritz-Carlton, Haikou Marriott Hotel Tianhe this February.

The World’s Most Luxurious Hotel Unveils World- class Burj al-Arab Terrace

Pullman Guangzhou Baiyun Airport was named the Best Airport Hotel in China on March 14 at the Skytrax World Airport Awards. This is the third consecutive year that travelers have selected this hotel General Manager of Guangzhou Marriott Tianhe as the best of best in China. The Skytrax World Set in the stunning azure waters of the Arabian Summer Cho, who boasts 19 years of experience Airport Awards are the most prestigious recogni- Gulf, Buri al-Arab recently unveiled its highly an- in the hospitality industry, is responsible for tion in the airport industry as they are selected by ticipated ‘Burj al-Arab Terrace.’ Located at Dubai’s raising brand awareness in Guangzhou through the travelers. This award indicates that Pullman most iconic hotel, the terrace functions as a re- implementing different promotions and launch- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport shows a truly outstand- markable one-of-a-kind restaurant, pool, beach ing special products that are also beneficial to ing level of commitment to all guests, providing and cabana space, offering hotel guests and Burj Grandview Mall. world-class service. al-Arab members the finest Arabian hospitality. Promotions

Indulge at White Tiger Restaurant Weekend Cultural Tour Package at LN Hotel Five The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou Introduces a Luxury Spring Picnic Experience

To welcome the arrival of summer (yes, summer – there’s no such thing as spring in Guangzhou), The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou has launched a luxurious picnic package to encourage guests to enjoy an al fresco experience. Its Spring Picnic Package allows you to soak up the sun and explore the always Dine at White Tiger Restaurant in Chimelong Hotel Experience a cultural weekend with LN Hotel Five’s scenic Ersha Island. The package, starting from and take advantage of the following offers: a buf- package that starts from RMB1,380, which includes RMB1,888, includes an overnight stay in a spacious fet voucher for one adult if accompanied by a party one-night accommodation, all-day breakfast for room overlooking the Pearl River and the city of five; RMB50 off for adults and RMB30 off for chil- two, as well as limousine transfer between LN skyline, specially prepared cutleries, a picnic mat, dren if present used theme park tickets; and 10 Hotel 5 and Huangpu Port. an assortment of games like Frisbee and kites, a percent off if order from official website or app. picnic hamper with fresh fruits, sandwiches, and Plus, enjoy lunch or dinner for the bargain price of 277 Yanjiang Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区沿江中路277 号 (8931 0505) beverages catering to two adults and one child, RMB168 on your birthday. and, last but not least, a luxury car shuttle to the Panyu Dadao, Panyu District 番禺区番禺大道 (www. picnic ground on Ersha Island. chimelong.com, 8478 6838) 3 Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城兴安路3号 (3813 6898) 74 | GZ | April 2017 | www.thatsmags.com travel deals

Dubai Travel Package Emirates to Unveil Enhanced A380 Onboard This month, in response to a soaring market demand, Dubai Tourism, Lounge at ITB Berlin Emirates Airlines, Jumeirah Hotels, Nanhu Travel and GZL (广之旅) announced the second phase of the travel series ‘On Emirates Airlines, Love Emirates, Skytrax’s World’s Best Airline 2016, will launch a series of new Witnessed in Dubai.’ The package starts from RMB9,999 and includes a cabin products and enhancements in 2017 for both its A380 and Boeing round-trip ticket to Dubai (tax included), free visa processing, hotel ac- 777 fleet. The multi-million-dollar cabin interiors upgrade program includes commodation provided by the world’s top hotel brand Jumeirah, tickets an enhanced onboard lounge for its flagship Airbus A380 aircraft. The new for Dubai Parks and souvenirs for each couple. If traveling in style for Emirates A380 Onboard Lounge will make its first public appearance at the the least cost interests you, be sure to contact the office of GZL at 4008 Emirates Infinite Possibilities stand during ITB Berlin, one of the world’s larg- 638 888 and Nanhu Travel in Guangzhou at 40008 40008 to learn more est tourism trade fairs. It is currently being installed onto one of Emirates’ information. brand new A380 aircrafts, and will make its operational debut in July 2017.

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Element Fresh 1) Shop L302, TaiKoo In·Side·Out By Threedrops 3/F, 10 Xi- Hui, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 etianli, Lingnan Tiandi, Chancheng District, Food & Drink 8506); 2) G/F, 42 Qingfeng Jie, Zhujiang Foshan (0757-8203 1400, 189 885 25470) Xincheng, Tianhe District (3828 8482) 佛山市禅城区岭南天地协天里10号3楼T 1920 Restaurant 1) 4/F, 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, 新元素 , 1) 天河区天河路 383 号太古汇广场 L302 Yuexiu District; 2) Shops 67, 69, 72 & 76, 店 ; 2) 天河区珠江新城清风街 42 号首层 The Canton Place, Qingfeng Jie, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8388 1142); Shop Happy Monk 1) Back of Yi’an Plaza, MW01-03, 05, Central Zone, Mall of the Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 World, 89 Huacheng Dadao, Tianhe District 5597) ; 2) No. 109, 7Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang (8709 6033) Xincheng, Tianhe District (3877 8679); 3) 1920 咖啡厅 1) 建设六马路一号前幢 4 楼 ; 2) Outdoor Plaza, Happy Valley Mall, 36 Mach- 天河区珠江新城清风街 48 号广粤天地 67, 69, ang Lu, Tianhe District (3832 5317) 72, 76 号铺 ; 3) 天河区花城大道 89 号花城汇 1) 越秀区建设五马路宜安广场后门 ; 2) 天河区珠江 MW01-03, 05 商铺新城兴盛路 7 号 109 号铺 ; 3) 天河区珠江新城马场路 36 号太阳新天地户外广场

The Brew Sports Bar & Grill 1) Unit 9-11, Huanan Country Garden, Panyu Dadao (across the road from Chime- long Theme Park), Panyu District (3482 0401); 2) West Section, Bao Lin Yuan, Huaxun Jie, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe Knightship Fusion Restaurant Newly District (3408 9549); 3) Shop 11-13, opened in Guangzhou’s CBD and con- Yuhai Food Street, 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, veniently located in Zhujiang New Town, Yuexiu District (8382 8299) Knightship Fusion Restaurant provides 1) 番禺区番禺大道华南碧桂园碧华商业2街9-11 gourmet food with international favor in an 号; 2) 天河区珠江新城华讯街保林苑西区加拿大布鲁咖啡馆, 近发展中心; 3) 越秀区建设六马路誉海 unparalleled atmosphere. We are commit- 食街11-13号铺 ted to applying our understanding of what constitutes a quality life to each dish in our Buongiorno 1) 3/F, Yi An Plaza, 33 Jianshe boutique restaurant. In addition to Chinese Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8363 3587); 2) A7, and Asian foods, you can also taste the best Xinshijie Haoyuan Diyi Ju, 168 Dongcheng of European fare on our‘fusion’ menu. Aroma Bistro Shop 117, 1/F, Voka Street, Nan Lu, Dongguan (0769 2339 6499) Hooley’s Irish Pub and Restaurant 1)101, 8 Shop No.116，Zhong Hai Jing Hui Huating, 460 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (185 邦奴意大利餐厅 1) 越秀区建设六马路宜安广场 3 楼 ; Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe No.33, Liede Da Dao, Tianhe, Guangzhou 0200 1416) 天河区天河北路460号沃凯街首层 2) 东莞市东城南路 168 号新世界豪圆第一居 A7 号 District (3886 2675); 2)Section 2, Yijia Yuan, 广州市天河区猎德大道 33 号中海璟晖华庭一期首层 117铺 7 Xingzhongdao, Zhongshan 116 号铺电话：020-85162413 The Eating Table No. 401, 4/F, GTLand 1)爱尔兰西餐酒吧, 天河区珠江新城兴盛路8号101; Bravo Shop 114-115, 6 Huajiu Lu, Zhuji- Winter Mall, Zhujiang Dong Lu, Zjujiang 2) 中山市兴中道7号颐嘉苑2卡 ang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江 Xincheng, Tianhe District (8398 0502) M9 Restaurant Lounge Shop 112, 9 Xing- 新城华就路6号114-115铺天河区珠江新城珠江东路高德置地东商场店 4 sheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 层 401 室 Monthly Highlight: Coffee Shops

Apf. Kafe Hay Coffee Laihui Coffee G/F, 42 Huakang Jie, Tianhe District 43 Qiaoyi Yi Jie, Tianhe District 1/F, 84 Tianhe Nan Yi Lu, Tianhe District 天河区华康街 42 号地铺 (3855 1184) 天河区侨怡一街 43 号 ( 天河区侨怡幼儿园对面 ) 天河区天河南一路 84 号首层 (2984 7242)

Lock Chuck Coffee Signless Coffee Wantok Coffee Shop 101, 6 Xinniu Lu, Yuexiu District 1/F, 5 Nanchao Xin Jie, Qiyi Lu, Yuexiu District 48 Tianhe Nan Yi Lu, Tianhe District 越秀区犀牛路 6 号 101 铺 (186 6488 4020) 越秀区起义路南朝新街 5 号一楼 (138 2224 6505) 天河区天河南一路 48 号 (8516 2397)

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Nobu, a Michelin-starred restaurant opened in 1994 in New York, special- izes in Japanese cuisine. Its Nobu miso Chilean sea bass is favored by many a Hollywood star, and now you can taste it at fusion restaurant Knightship without flying to New York. A rare fish that dwells two kilometers below the ocean’s surface, Chilean sea bass has long been considered a precious com- modity. When cooked with miso, the fresh taste and tender texture of the bass is enhanced, creating a delicate and delectable flavor you won’t forget. Shop 116, Park Royal, 33 Liede Dadao, Tianhe District 天河区猎德大道33号中海璟晖 China's Unmissable Trek: Tiger Leaping Gorge 华庭一期116铺 (8516 2413)

Sultan Restaurant Turkish BBQ (3802 0171) 1) 1-3/F, 367 Huanshi Dong Lu, between McCawley’s Bar & Grill Shop 101, 16 Baiyun Hotel and Friendship Store, Yuexiu Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, District (8349 4170, 8349 4171); 2) Shop Tianhe District (3801 7000) 102 & 114, Zhonghai Jinghui Huating, 31 天河区珠江新城花城大道 16 号 101 铺 H Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, TianHe Oggi Pizzeria 1) Shop 119, 8 Xingsheng Lu, District(3801 5002) 1)苏坦土耳其烧烤餐厅, 越 Tianhe District (3805 1282); 4) 1 Tianlun 秀区环市东路367号1-3楼(白云宾馆与友谊商店夹位处); 2)广州市天河区珠江新城兴盛路31号中海璟 Garden, Jianshe 4 Lu,Yuexiu District (8356 晖华庭二期商铺102 & 114 1196) www.oggirestaurant.com 卡布里西餐厅 1) 天河区兴盛路 8 号 119 铺 ; 2) 越秀 The Tavern Sports Bar Traditional Eng- 区建设四马路天伦花园首层 lish style bar that fosters a cosy intimate atmosphere. Both Taverns offer an exten- Paulaner Bräuhaus L307, 3/F, TaiKoo Hui, sive menu of Western favorites and dif- 7 Ways to Stay Sane in Rainy Guangzhou 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (2808 6333) 宝莱纳 , 天河区天河路 383 号太古汇广场 L307 ferent theme nights throughout the whole week. 1) Poly 108, 6 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8550 3038); 2) On the right side of the Huanan Country Garden, Yingbin Lu, Panyu District (3482 4882, www.tavernchina.com) ment. Fu Lai Garden Shui Yin Zhi Jie Shui 致盛 1) 天河区珠江新城华就路 6 号保利 108 公馆 ; Yin Road Yue Xiu District Guang Zhou. 2) 番禺区迎宾路华南碧桂园大门右侧（Tel: 137 1052 6617. E-mail: xiaoshuilan@ hotmail.com. L5, Zoo station, C exit) Lifestyle 广州市越秀区水阴路水阴直街福莱花园 SO’ O LK (Hair Salon) 1) G/F, 545 Binjiang Eur Am Int’l Medical Center 1/F, North Dong Lu, Haizhu District (3425 7429); 2) Tower, Ocean Pearl Bldg, 19 Huali Lu, Shop 103A, World Trade Centre, 371-375 Zhujiang Xincheng (3758 5328, 24- Health Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8760 hr urgent care: 137 1041 3347, www. eurammedicalcenter.com) 6299); 3) Shop101, 712 Binjiang Dong Lu, All Smile - Dr. Lu Int'l Dental Clinic Rm 康辰国际医疗 , 珠江新城华利路 19 号远洋明珠大 Haizhu District (8419 1022); 4) Shop101, 603-604, 6/F, Metro Plaza, 183 Tianhe Bei Lu 厦北座首层 Fuli Edinburgh Apartment, 2 Huali Lu, (24-hour hotline: 8755 3380). Mon-Sat 9am- Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District(3826 6pm (other times by appointment) H&H Dental Center 1/F, Mingmen 3718); 5) Shop 15 2/F, Chateau Star River 大都会牙科，天河北路183号大都会广场六楼 Building, 4 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang Hotel, Yingbin Lu, Panyu District(3479 Rebel Rebel 42 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe Dis- 603-604 Xincheng, Tianhe District (3808 0700, 3808 0641); 6) Shop81-82, G/F, New City Plaza, trict (8520 1579) 天河区体育东路42号 0729; 24-hour hotline: 139 2516 2826; E- Olympic Garden, Luoxi New Town, Panyu mail: [email protected]) Bellaire Int'l Clinic No. 601, 6/F, East Tower, District(3452 1826); 7) Shop 21, Agile Phase Ricci Creative Eats Shop 015B, G/F, Popark H&H 牙科中心（嘉茜医疗门诊 ), 天河区珠江新城 II, Fenghuang Bei Lu, Huadu District(3692 Times Square, 28 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe 花城大道 4 号名门大厦正门首层 Mall, No.63 Linhe Zhong Road, Tianhe Dis- 8686) trict, Guangzhou, China (Across the street District (3891 0511) 贝利尔诊所，天河北路 28 号时代广场东 6 楼 601 苏豪路易士，嘉玛发廊，1) 天河区天河北路 366 号 from IKEA) (3809 6330) United Family Guangzhou Clinic 都市华庭 13 铺 ; 2) 越秀区环市东路 371-375 号世天河区林和中路 63 号东方宝泰购物广场首层（宜 1/F, Annex Bldg, PICC Bldg, 301 Guang- 界贸易中心首层 103A; 3) 海珠区滨江东路 712 号家家居对面） Deron Dental 11/F, Ice Flower Hotel, 2 zhou Dadao Zhong (4008 919 191, 24-hr 101 铺 ; 4) 天河区珠江新城华利路 2 号富力爱丁堡 Tianhe Bei Lu (3886 4821,www.kaiyiyk.com) urgent care: 8710 6060) 公寓 101 铺 ; 5) 番禺区迎宾路星河湾酒店 2 楼 15 号 Shami House 2/F, Zhao Qing Da Sha, 304 德隆齿科诊所，天河北路 2 号冰花酒店 11 层广州越秀和睦家门诊部 , 广州大道中 301 号人保大铺 ; 6) 番禺区洛溪新城奥园城市花园首层 81-82 号 Huanshi Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (8355 厦南塔副楼首层铺 ; 7) 花都区凤凰北路雅居乐二期 21 号铺 3012 / 8355 3091) Dr. Sherily Xiao Master of Medicine. 19 莎米屋 , 越秀区环市中路 304 号肇庆大厦 2 楼 years TCM & Acupuncture & Massage & True Pilates China Physiotherapy Experience.Only for appoint- China’s First True Pilates China Studio

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Denmark Rm 1578, China Hotel, A Marriott Canadian Foreign Language School Cam- Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (Tel: 8666 0795; Fax: 8667 8121 9995) com.cn) LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou, 368 波兰领事馆，沙面大街 63 号 bridgshire Garden, Panyu District (39191868 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District 0315) ext. 0) 广州花园酒店 , 越秀区环市东路 368 号花园酒店丹麦领事馆，流花路 122 号中国大酒店写字楼 1578 Singapore Unit 2418, CITIC Plaza, 233 Tianhe 广州市番禺区剑桥郡加拿达外国语学校，广州市番禺 (8333 8989) 室区剑桥郡花园 Bei Lu (Tel: 3891 2345; Fax: 3891 2933) 新加坡领事馆，天河北路 233 中信广场 2418 室 LN Hotel Five 277 Yanjiang Zhong Lu, Yuexiu Ecuador Room 1801, R&F Building, 10 Huaxia Canadian International School of District （8931 0505） Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 3892 7650; Fax: Spain Rm 501/507/508 5/F, R&F Center, 10 Guangzhou Cambridgeshire Garden, Nan- 广州岭南五号酒店，越秀区沿江中路 277 号 3892 7550) cun Town, Panyu District (3925 5321) www. Huaxia Lu, Pearl River New City (Tel: 3892 厄瓜多尔共和国驻广州领事馆，珠江新城华夏路 10 7185 / 3892 8909; Fax: 3892 7197). www.maec. cisgz.com Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou 389 Tianhe Lu, 号富力中心 1801 室广州加拿大人国际学校，番禺区南村镇雅居乐剑桥郡 Tianhe District (3808 8888) es/consulados/canton 花园内广州文华东方酒店 , 天河区天河路 389 号西班牙驻广州总领事馆，珠江新城华夏路 10 号富力 France Rm 810, 8/F, Main Tower, Guangdong 中心 5 楼 501/507/508 室 Int’l Hotel, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (2829 2000) Canadian Internatioanal Kindergarten Ag- Park Hyatt Guangzhou 16 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang www.consulfrance-canton.org/ ile Garden, Yinbin Lu, Panyu District (8456 New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (3769 Switzerland 27/F, Kingold Century, 62 Jinsui 法国领事馆，环市东路 339 号广东国际大酒店主楼 Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (Tel: 6551). 1234) ８10 室加拿大国际幼儿园，番禺区迎宾路雅居乐花园广州柏悦酒店天河区珠江新城华夏路 16 号 3833 0450; Fax: 3833 0453) 瑞士领事馆，天河区珠江新城金穗路 62 号侨鑫国际 Germany 14/F Teem Tower, 208 Tian- Clifford School International International 金融中心 27 层 he Lu, Tianhe District (Tel: 8313 0000; Fax: 8516 Building, Clifford School, Clifford Estates, Shangri-La Hotel Guangzhou 1, Huizhan Dong Shiguang Lu, Panyu District (8471 8273; 8471 Lu, Haizhu District (8917 8888, www.shangri- 8133) www.kanton.diplo.de Thailand Rm M07, 2/F, Garden Hotel, 368 la.com) 德国领事馆，天河路 208 号粤海天河城大厦 14 楼 Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel: 8385 8988; Fax: 8388 1441; 8471 1694) 祈福英语实验学校，番禺区市广路广州香格里拉大酒店 , 海珠区会展东路 1 号 9567) Greece Rm 2105, HNA Building, 8 Linhe Zhong 泰国领事馆，环市东路 368 号花园酒店 2 楼 M07 室 Lu (Tel: 8550 1114; Fax: 8550 1450; grgencon. 18D, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich 988 Guangzhou Eclipse English Education [email protected]) No.368, Tianhe Bei Road, GZ Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888) The Russian Federation 26/A, Development (Tel:38780382,18922769713) 广州圣丰索菲特大酒店 , 天河区广州大道中 988 号 . 希腊领事馆 , 林和中路 8 号海航大厦 2105 室 Centre, 3 Linjiang Dadao, Zhujiang New Town www.sofitel.com (8518 5001 Fax: 8518 5099 (office)/ 8518 爱誉英语, 天河北路, 368号, 18D Guangzhou Narcotics Anonymous Meetings: 5088(visa section)) 3, Xing’an Lu, Guangzhou Nanfang International School The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou Monday 6.30pm and Friday 7pm. (For help: 俄罗斯联邦驻广州总领事馆 , 珠江新城临江大道 3 号 Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3813 发展中心 26/A No.1 South Industrial Park, Yinglong Lu, 188 9857 0042 (French, Chinese & English), 133 6688, www.ritzcarlton.com) 广州富力丽思卡尔顿 3287 0750 (Persian), 185 8876 4470 (English), Longdong, Tianhe District (3886 6952, 3886 43 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, 酒店, 天河区珠江新城兴安路3号 www.nachina.com) United States 3606, Fax: 3886 3680). www.gnischina.com Tianhe District (Tel: 3814 5000) http://guang- 广州南方国际学校，天河区龙洞迎龙路龙山工业 W Guangzhou 26 Xiancun Lu, Zhujiang New India 14/F, Haichuan Dasha, 8 Linhe Zhong zhou-ch.usembassy-china.org.cn/ 园南1号 Town, Tianhe District (6628 6628) 美国领事馆，天河区珠江新城华就路 43 号广州 W 酒店 , 天河区珠江新城冼村路 26 号 Lu, Tianhe District (8550 1501-05) Hanbridge Mandarin School 印度领事馆，天河区林和中路 8 号海船大厦 14 楼 Vietnam 2/F, Hua Xia Hotel, Haizhou Square, Daily Chinese/Business Chinese/ HSK White Swan Hotel 1 Shamian Nan Jie, Liwan Kids Chinese/Cantonese/Company Training Indonesia Rm 1201-1223, 2/F, West Building, Qiaoguang Lu (Tel: 8330 5911; Fax: 8330 5915) District (8188 6968) 越南领事馆，侨光路华沙大酒店 B 座 2 楼北部 1303, Left tower, Stars building, No.174 Huasui 白天鹅宾馆 , 荔湾区沙面南街 1 号 Dong Fang Hotel, 120 Liuhua Lu (Tel: 8601 Road, Zhujiang Newtown, Tianhe , GZ. 8772; fax 8601 8773; [email protected]. Branch shcools：Linhexi CITIC & LieDe Pub gd.cn) Street & ShiPaiQiao TaikooHui 印度尼西亚领事馆，流花路 120 号东方宾馆西座 2 TEL&Wechat：189 9838 3060，181 0272 9662 楼 1201-1223 室翰语桥中国语, 总校：天河珠江新城华穗路星辰大 CHAMBERS OF 厦东塔1303 Consulates Israel 19/F, Development Center, 3 Linjiang Dadao, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District ISA International School Guangzhou Block Argentina 2405, Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe (8513 0509) COMMERCE C2-2, 128 Yuancun Siheng Lu, Tianhe District Lu, Tianhe District (3888 0328, cguan@ 以色列领事馆，天河区珠江新城临江大道 3 号发展广州爱莎国际学校, 天河区员村四横路128号红专厂 mrecic.gov.ar) 中心 19 楼 . Guangzhou.mfa.gov.il 创意园C2-2 (8890 0909, [email protected] ) American Chamber of Commerce Suite 1801, 阿根廷共和国领事馆 , 天河区天河路 208 号粤海天河 Guangzhou International Sourcing Center, 8 城大厦 2405 单元 Italy Rm 1403, International Finance Place The British School of Guangzhou 983-3 (IFP), 8, Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: Pazhou Dadao Dong, Haizhu District (Tel: 8335 1476; Fax: 8332 1642; amcham@amcham-sun- Tonghe Lu, Baiyun District (8709 4788) Christian Fellowship Hilton Hotel Guangzhou 3839 6225; Fax: 8550 6370) 广州英国学校 , 白云区同和路 983-3 thchina.org) www.amcham-southchina.org Tianhe , 215 Lin He Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe 意大利领事馆，珠江新城华夏路 8 号合景国际金融广场 14 楼 1403 室美国商会，海珠区琶洲大道东 8 号广州国际采购中心 District (6683 9999) (Foreigners only. Utahloy Int’l School www.utahloy.com 1) 1801 室 Please bring ID) Worship Hours: 10am- 800 Shatai Bei Lu, Baiyun District (8720 2019, Japan 1/F, East Tower, The Garden Hotel, 368 fax 8704 4296); 2) Sanjiang Town, Zeng 11:30am.every Sunday. Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel: 8334 3009; Fax: 8333 Australian Chamber of Commerce Rm1714 广州天河新天希尔顿酒店 , 广州天河区林和西横路 -15, Main Tower, Guangdong International Cheng (8291 4691 fax 8291 3303) 215 号 8972) www.guangzhou.cn.emb-japan.go.jp 广州誉德莱国际学校，1) 白云区沙太北路800 号；2) 日本领事馆，环市东路 368 号花园酒店东塔 1 楼 Building, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel: 2237 增城三江镇 2866; Fax: 8319 0765; mail@austcham-south- Guangdong Int’l Volunteer Expatriate Service china.org). www.austcham-southchina.org (GIVES) Korea (Republic) 18 Youlin Lu, Chigang Con- sulate Area, Haizhu District (Tel: 2919 2999; fax 澳洲商会，环市东路 339 号广东国际大厦主楼 1714 Contact Rosaline Yam (8778 2778; givescn@ – 15 室 yahoo.com) www.gives.cn 2919 2980; [email protected]) 韩国领事馆，海珠区赤岗领事馆区友邻路 18 号 BenCham, Benelux (Belgium, the Guangzhou Women’s Int’l Club (GWIC) For HOTEL 10A-10D, Nanyazhonghe Plaza, 57 Netherlands, Luxembourg) Chamber of contact information, visit www.gwic.org Kuwait Lingjiang Dadao, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: Commerce in China, Pearl River Delta, Floor

Chimelong Hotel Panyu Dadao,Panyu District 3807 8070; Fax: 3807 8007). 34, 208 Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe Lu (155 (8478 6838, gz.chimelong.com) Brazil Rm 1403, 10 Huaxia Lu, R&F Center, 科威特国总领事馆，珠江新城临江大道 57 号南雅中 2118 2708 ). 长隆酒店 , 番禺区番禺大道 Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (020- 和广场 10A-10D 荷比卢商会 , 天河路 208 号粤海天河城大厦 34 楼 83652236; cg. cantao.itamaraty.gov.br) www.bencham.org Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel Hengqin New 巴西驻广州总领事馆, 珠江新城华夏路10号富力中 Malaysia Rm 1915-1918, 19/F, CITIC Plaza, 233 District, Zhuhai (0756-299 8888, www.chime- 心1403室 Tianhe Bei Lu ((Tel: 3877 0765; Fax: 3877 2320) British Chamber of Commerce Unit 2201B, long.com) 马来西亚领事馆，天河北路 233 号中信广场 19 楼 International Financial Center, 5 Zhujiang Xi 长隆横琴湾酒店 , 珠海市横琴新区 Australia 12/F, Zhujiang New City, Develop- 1915-1918 室 Lu, Tianhe District ( Tel: 8331 5013; Fax: 8331 ment Centre, 3 Linjiang Lu (Tel: 3814 0111; Fax: 5016; [email protected]) Chimelong Penguin Hotel Hengqin New Dis- 3814 0112) www.guangzhou.china.embassy. Mexico Rm2001, Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe Bei 英国商会，天河区珠江西路5号国际金融中心 trict, Zhuhai (0756-299 3366, www.chimelong. gov.au Lu (Tel: 2208 1540; Fax: 2208 1539) 2201B com) 澳大利亚领事馆，临江路 3 号珠江新城发展中心 12 墨西哥领事馆，天河路 208 号粤海天河城大厦 20 楼长隆企鹅酒店, 珠海市横琴新区楼 01 单元 European Union Chamber of Commerce Rm 2817, Tower A, Shine Plaza, 9 Linhe Xi Chimelong Circus Hotel Hengqin New District, Belgium Room 0702, 7/F, R & F Center, Unit 2, Netherlands 34/F, Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (Tel: 3801 0269; Fax: 3801 Zhuhai (0756-299 3399, www.chimelong.com) 10 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe Dis- Lu, Tianhe Bei Lu (Tel: 3813 2200; Fax: 3813 长隆马戏酒店, 珠海市横琴新区 0275) 中国欧盟商会，天河区林和西路9号耀中广 trict (Tel: 3877 2351; Fax: 3877 2353) 2299) www.hollandinchina.org 场A塔2817室天河区珠江新城华夏路 10 号富力中心 7 楼 0702 室荷兰领事馆，天河路 208 号粤海天河城大厦 34 楼 China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel 122, Liuhua Lu (8666 6888) www.MarriottChinahotel.com French Chamber of Commerce in South 中国大酒店 , 流花路 122 号 Cambodia Rm 802, The Garden Hotel (Tow- New Zealand Rm C1055, Office Tower, China China (CCIFC) Room 802, 8/F, Leatop Plaza, er), Huangshi Dong Lu (Tel: 8333 8999 - 805; Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (Tel: 32 Zhujiang Dong Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou 391 Dong- Fax: 8365 2361) 8667 0253; Fax: 8666 6420; Guangzhou@nzte. Tianhe District (2916 5535) 柬埔寨领事馆，环市东路花园酒店大楼 808 室 govt.nz) www.nzte.govt.nz 天河区珠江新城珠江东路 32 号利通广场 8 层 02 单新西兰领事馆，流花路 122 号中国大酒店商业大厦元

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www.thatsmags.com | April 2017 | GZ | 79 HONG KONG & MACAU CALENDAR HK MO The popularity of Caillat's MySpace (www.macauticket.com) April 1-30 profile led her to become the APRil 7-23 Portuguese alternative rock band FRI-SAT number-one unsigned singer in her TUE-SAT Os Azeitonas is popular in the city The BNP Paribas Museum of genre for four consecutive months. of Porto, Portugal, performing in Bethanie, 12pm, 4pm English tours; Her debut album, Coco, released in bars in their early times before be- HKD25 per ticket. The BNP Paribas July 2007, which included hit singles ing nominated at the MTV Europe Museum of Bethanie (www.hkapa.edu) ‘Bubbly’ and ‘Realize,’ sold over two Music Awards. Although singing The BNP Paribas Museum of million copies in the United States in Portuguese, they’ve written Bethanie, which tells the history of and was certified 2x Platinum. songs with powerful rhythms that the French Mission, Bethanie and move audiences, no matter what its sister foundation Nazareth, is MAY 3 language they speak. open to the public. Museum ticket holders will be provided with a WED complimentary guided tour of this Lee Dong Wook Fan Meet and Greet, APRil 19 historic site. Advance bookings are 7pm; HKD680-1,380. Kowloon Bay WED International Trade and Exhibition recommended. A-Ma Festival, A-Ma Temple. Centre (hkticketing.com) Bibap, 2pm/6pm/8pm; MOP180-480. On A-Ma Festival, homage is paid South Korean actor Lee Dong Wook The Parisian Theatre (www.macau- to Macau's most revered deity APRIL 9 gained popularity through high ticket.com) A-Ma, the goddess of fishermen caliber performances in movies like Centered around South Korea’s na- SUN and other seafarers. Also known Guardian: The Lonely and Great God. tional dish bibimbap, Bibap, a mu- 2017 JCW Fan Meeting, 8pm; HKD680- as Tin Hau, A-Ma is said to give He will meet with fans and share his sical comedy deliciously blending 1,380. Kowloon Bay International Trade Macau its name. The story goes memories and take questions. martial arts, acrobatics, beat box, & Exhibition Centre street dance and hip-hop, tells a that maiden A-Ma ordered the ele- Ji Chang Wook, who rose to fame in story of a cooking competition ments to calm down when a storm Asia starring in Korean dramas, will ONGOING between two chefs at the Bibap threatened boats out at sea. When enter his mandatory conscription MON-SUN restaurant. Transcending language she spoke, the winds abated. A this year. The new film Fabricated barriers, this comedy cracks up temple is built on the spot where City, which he first starred in as audiences of all nations and ages. she supposedly landed. To this day, a leading role, has broken a new Expect to be invited onto the stage families of fishermen still visit the Korean film record this year, selling to taste the ‘food.’ ancient temple, which was built two million tickets in just 12 days. in 1488. APRil 15 APRIL 14 SAT APRil 28-MAY 31 FRI ALL WEEK Pan Mei Chen 2017 Concert, The 28th Macao Art Festival, for 8pm; HKD480-280. Kowloonbay specific programs, please visit www. International Trade & Exhibition Centre icm.gov.mo/fam/28 (www.macau- (www.hkticketing.com) Bruce Lee: Kung Fu. Art. Life, 10am- ticket.com) Pan Mei Chen is a popular Taiwanese 6pm; HKD10. 2/F Thematic Gallery 6, The 28th edition of the Macao Mandopop singer and songwriter. Hong Kong Heritage Museum (www. Arts Festival (MAF), themed She debuted with her hit song heritagemuseum.gov.hk) ‘Heterotopia’ will take place this ‘Regrets’ in 1987 at the ripe age of In collaboration with the Bruce Lee month in the land of casinos. 18. She went on to produce many Foundation in the United States, the Comprising 25 captivating pro- albums over the years, finding an au- Hong Kong Heritage Museum has grams and a total of over 100 ac- dience in mainland China with KTV organized an exhibition that looks at tivities, exhibitions and shows, the anthems like ‘Don’t Go, Don’t Go.’ Bruce Lee as not only a film star and MAF is a great chance to head to martial artist, but also cultural phe- Rice by Cloud Gate Dance Macau and enjoy a host of artwork nomenon. The exhibition has more Theatre, 8pm; MOP150-300. Grand from different decades. April 16 than 600 invaluable items of Bruce Auditorium, Macao Cultural Centre SUN Lee memorabilia provided by local (www.macauticket.com) Songs of Yesteryear, 2pm and and overseas collectors. Rice is a dance celebration of na- MAY 3 7pm; HKD280-480. Kowloonbay ture’s lifecycle, created by Taiwan’s WED International Trade & Exhibition Centre iconic dance company Cloud Gate, Got older Chinese family-in-law? APRIL 1-30 which presents the island’s es- Knock their separately-washed socks MON-SUN sential crop with a choreographic off with this celebration of crooners Art@MTR, 10am-10pm; Free. Arttube, blend of modern dance and mar- like Qing Shan, Zhang Di, Li Ya Ping, MTR Central Station (www.jccac.org. tial arts. With meticulous move- Huang Qing Yuan, Yang Xiao Ping hk) ments, Cloud Gate’s dancers will and Sakura! Qing Shan’s vocals made You don't have to visit the museum stage yet another extraordinary him a hit in the 1970s and he has to get in touch with your artistic performance accompanied by tra- been popular in Asia for more than side. In everyday life, we often inter- ditional Hakka drum rhythms and 40 years. act with artwork even without notic- classical compositions, conveying ing it. Ten exquisite sets of artwork the concepts of death and birth, from resident artists of the Jockey East and West. APRIL 17 Club Creative Arts Centre will be MON showcased at Arttube in MTR Central Station, injecting creativity into the APRil 19 Feast of the Drunken Dragon, heart of the community. WED Morning; Kuan Tai Temple (near Senado Square) The Feast of the Drunken Dragon, APRIL – MAY 30 also known as the Drunken MON-SUN Dragon and Lion Dance Gala, is a Me: Millennials, 10am-11pm; free. K11 local traditional folk festival cel- in Tsim Sha Tsui ebrated by fishmongers in Macau, This new media art exhibition will which later on developed into an showcase a large-scale digital sculp- annual festivity on the eighth day ture created by Dutch digital artist of the fourth month of the lunar calendar. A ‘drunken dance’ is Colbie Caillat Live, 8pm; HKD480-880. Faiyaz Jafri and a joint new media art exhibition by 10 millennial genera- performed with a wooden dragon Kowloon Bay International Trade & head and tail, as well as a ‘drunken Exhibition Centre (hkticketing.com) tion artists. The blurring boundaries Os Azeitonas, 8pm; MOP150. Grand between different media forms cre- dragon parade,’ lion dance and dis- Colbie Caillat rose to fame through Auditorium, Macao Cultural Centre tribution of ‘longevity rice.’ social networking website MySpace. ate a new artistic experience.

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