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WIN Editor's Note JANUARY 2018

China made global headlines on seemingly endless occasions over the past 12 months: a - high-profile visit from the ‘Tweeter-in-Chief,’ the boom of shared bikes, China’s inaugu- ral Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, a lackluster performance by Apple’s iPhone 8, a sev enth consecutive Chinese Super League title for South China’s powerhouse Guangzhou Evergrande, the list goes on. Simply put: 2017 was a doozy of a year, both in China and We're giving away tickets to some beyond. of the very best events in the Pearl As such, we’ve decided to start 2018 off with an in-depth look at the year that was. River Delta, alongside a host of free On pages 36-45 we recap That’s social Shanghai media, arts, sports, fashion and food in China in ’17. meals and other goodies. Follow our In our City section, Editor-in-Chief Dominic Ngai explores drone- official WeChat feeds and sign up photography and the folks documenting China’s ever-changing rural and urban land for our weekly newsletter for your - scapes from the sky. chance to win major prizes! To stay Elsewhere in the mag, Jewelz & Sparks, the handsome German DJ duo that col up to date, visit www.thatsmags. - laborated with Quilla on ‘Unless We Forget,’ tell us about their upcoming debut show in com or scan the QR codes below and Canton. And, on page 29, American college dropout turned Chinese social media sensa follow our WeChat accounts. tion Jonny Long fills us in on his past successes, present projects and future goals. While many of you may be in the initial thrust of a soon-to-be fruitless New Year’s resolution (perhaps one involving food and/or booze…), we nonetheless have a spread of mouth-watering and intoxicating new F&B establishments to introduce. Turn to our city-specific food and drink section in the second half of the magazine to indulge your That’s PRD foodie fascinations. ThatsGuangzhou This issue marks a new page for the team, as we welcome two new members to our editorial department: Guangzhou Editor Daniel Plafker and Shenzhen- Editor Adam Robbins. Our entire operation looks forward to bringing you more break ingcome! news, informative features, event info and foodie-focused goodness in the year to

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spacious outdoor swimming pool. Winter Wonderland in the Park is priced at RMB50 including two game tokens. Admission tickets are available at the hotel’s outdoor garden. For a more immersive experience, treat yourself with the Winter Wonderland Room Package (available until February 24). Starting from RMB1,080, the package offers a one night stay in a Deluxe Room, a generous- RMB400 daily dining credit applicable at all hotel restaurants, plus three admission tick ets (each with two game tokens) to ‘Winter Wonderland in the Park’. High-speed internet access is included and kids under 12 enjoy an extraShangri-La bed Hotel, (subject Guangzhou to availability). 1, Huizhan Dong Lu, ooking for some family-friendly fun to see you and your loved ones through the winter Haizhu District (8620 8917 8888, www.shangri-la.com) Lseason? Despite the days getting shorter and the weather colder, there's no reason that wholesome outdoor activities should come to an end. The Shangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou has you covered, with the welcome return of their ‘Winter Wonderland in the Park’, running until February 25, sure to bring big smiles to rosy cheeks across the city. - The hotel’s 5,800 square-meter outdoor garden is once again playing host to the popular fun-fair concept, complete with games and activities for young and old alike; a perfect destina tion for young families seeking a stress-free break from the daily hustle, right here in the heart of the city. This year, 19 well staffed and meticulously designed activities have transformed the beautifully landscaped space into an engaging carnival of exploration and family bonding. Activities include giant bowling, a hotly anticipated augmented reality puzzle solving game, a trampoline station and pedal boat mini games that will take place on the Shangri-La’s

WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | JANUARY 2018 | GZ | 5 8 CITY 36 COVER STORY CHINA'S YEAR THAT WAS 9 REPRODUCTION A look at the dizzying highs and spectacular fails that made 2017. PAINTER Master of his craft. 12 ABOVE AND BEYOND Drone photography takes off in China.

18 LIFE & STYLE 46 COMMUNITY

19 KEY CHOW & JARNO LEPPANEN Designers of KA WA KEY. 21 DAYTRIPPER Night hiking in Shenzhen.

68 EVENTS 28 ARTS GZ

29 JONNY LONG From cultural cosmonaut to live-streaming sensation. JAN 13 32 JUST FOR KICKS Glory of Heroes Getting acquainted with Foster the People. HK

JAN 25-28 56 EAT & Disney On Ice: 100 Years of Magic

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57 A CULTURED BEVERAGE... Rio's bizarre new yogurt- vodka drink. 60 SIN CITY DINING A look at Dongguan's JAN 13-22 most enticing eateries. Macao City Fringe Festival THE WRAP

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CITY

Fly Over China Drones give Chinese photographers an eye in the sky, p12

Shenzhen's Walled City Chinese Urban Dictionary P10 P11

8 | GZ | JANUARY 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM MAN ON THE STREET 9 - - - JANUARY 2018 | GZ | | JANUARY WWW.THATSMAGS.COM “They’re different prices, based on size. different “They’re or tour neighbor the rare But it’s only and photos of reproductions Countless his meticulous, he considers when Yet THE DIRTY DETAILS THE DIRTY RMB12,000 salary: approx. Monthly 6 per week: Days 8 Hours per day: Man on the Street is a monthly feature where we talk to someone doing an everyday job to gain insight into the lives of ordinary Chinese people. bered fondly for protecting relics during the relics protecting for fondly bered But not here. Revolution. Cultural expen more ones are Of course the larger on.” “Come she explains. sive,” an icon of the Great in for stops ist who businesses and sell to mostly “We Helmsman. she confides, looking up at the rich people,” the family. that support huge canvasses not be the most crea paintings might famous Happiness output, of Eternal but Master tive of his work. proud Studio is clearly of Qi Baishi, with portrait photorealistic the wrinkles curving in soulful depth around this “I’m nothing like he’s all modesty. eyes, millions!” – his paintings sell for guy - - Chen’s wife now joins us, with a tiny boy boy joins us, with a tiny now wife Chen’s put all the paintings!” to no room “There’s on the market down us the low She gives can’t an 8x10 of Zhou, we RMB600 for At From his little refuge, Chen has watched has watched Chen his little refuge, From ber of the proletariat.” Elsewhere in China in China Elsewhere ber of the proletariat.” be remem might longtime premier Mao’s Guanlan Village change through the years, the years, Guanlan Village change through And when city. the encroaching by invaded he dutifully Beijing named its new leader, the mix. But to portrait added the man’s stationed it unobtrusively saw we though spy we outside the shop last month, now behind the door. on the wall high him tucked inquire. that?’ we ‘Why’s his like sits behind the wide table He in tow. Mouse sandals off his Mickey kicks grandpa, Chen measure. with a tape play and starts to just laughs. Taitai out. in and who’s who’s the portraits, for “Mao, of course, [is the most popular] and good. Nobody really Deng. Both of those are reflect. a pause to There’s Zhou Enlai.” wants Xi, too.” do want “People caption lists him as blame them. His really mem a diplomat, and “respected stateman the door. What do you call that in English?” that in English?” call What do you the door. a have don’t that we explain to have We that. at us with pity in his name for looks He eyes. - - - - estled near the Guanlan River in the in the the Guanlan River estled near of Shenzhen, past northern reaches the bustle and din of construction

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are all the portraits in the studio. all the portraits are identical to the photo it was created from, as from, created it was the photo identical to Mona Lisa smile is nearly complete, nearly nearly complete, Mona Lisa smile is nearly the blues of the old Zhongshan suits. with the on the easel The face passed away.” ” (charcoal). Colored char Colored ” (charcoal). “That’s tanjinfen and of the old leaders, their black eyes faces Zhou Enlai, Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping. depiction of the a soft-focus coal dust gives as space allows. as space allows. studio’s walls, hung vertically or horizontally or horizontally hung vertically walls, studio’s calligraphic flourish. They dominate the small dominate flourish. They calligraphic horses and rolling mountains detailed with horses and rolling artist’s life. artist’s life. of the wide canvasses to plains, gesturing from eastern Guandong, he married a prag eastern from the and settled into wife matic Cantonese Guanlan Village nearly 20 years ago. A Hakka ago. A Hakka 20 years Guanlan Village nearly of Chen Shengxian, who opened shop in Shengxian, who of Chen Studio.’ Studio.’ ment with the ‘Master of Eternal Happiness Happiness of Eternal ment with the ‘Master N By Adam Robbins Master of Craft His REPRODUCTION PAINTER REPRODUCTION and traffic, the urban explorer can rest a mo rest can explorer the urban and traffic, THE BUZZ

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American expat Yoel Taomas 11 is an English teacher who has been living in China for … is the number of stations on six months. The photo we’ve Guangzhou’s newly opened Metro Line chosen to feature this month 9, which connects the city center with was captured by Taomas the peripheral district of Huadu. Line in Guangzhou’s vanishing 9 has six-carriage trains and shares a Xiancun area, which is located transfer station with Line 3 at Gaozeng between Tiyu Xilu, Shipaiqiao Station. Line 9 also stops at Guangzhou and Liede. Taomas says: North Railway Station, which runs “[The urban village, Xiancun] trains from Guangzhou to Qingyuan, has fascinated the urbanist Wuhan and Beijing, among other cities. in me since my first visit to Construction began in 2011 and the line Guangzhou.”Tag #thatsprd on Instagram for a covers a distance of 20.1 kilometers. chance to be featured on our feed and in the magazine.

BEHIND THE CONCRETE 1,965 Shenzhen’s Historic Walled City Legend says that Shenzhen grew from fishing village to megalopolis in just a few decades. … feet. The imperial height of While pithy, it’s false: the area that Shenzhen encompasses was once home to multiple towns Shenzhen’s Ping An Finance Center, and hamlets, not to mention an ancient walled city dating back to 331 CE. which hosts 115 floors and is now the Over the last couple millennia, it’s held several names, hosted hundreds of imperial troops and fourth tallest building in the world. administrators and even served as the site where Hong Kong was signed off to the British following The building was crowned the tallest the first Opium War. building to finish construction in 2017, Nowadays Nantou Ancient City is an urban village filled with densely-clustered ‘handshake as per the Council of Tall Buildings and buildings,’ although detritus of a grander past still lie scattered around. Urban Habitat’s annual report. The South Gate constructed in 1394, for instance, still stands, although it’s seen multiple renovations during both Ming and Qing dynasties. Another part of the city’s wall is preserved in Zhongshan Park, just north of the modern-day Nantou neighborhood. The former stronghold also sports the odd temple and restored historical building, while the free-to-enter Nantou Museum offers a crash course on local history for those fluent in Chinese. To cap it off, Nantou also serves as the main Shenzhen venue for the ongoing Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism/Architecture 2017, playing host to various exhibits and activities. It’s yet another reason to25 setZhongshan foot in this Dong ancient Jie, Nanshan gem and District, see howShenzhen it’s changed 深圳市中山东街 with t25he号南头古城 times.

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erial photography has revolutionized the way we see the world. Now with much easier access to drone cameras, photographers eve- rywhere are reaching new heights with their lenses, capturing breathtaking images of places we know so well from higher vantage A points than ever before. China, a country where colorful spreads of natural landscape and futuristic cityscape are readily available in close proximity to one another, is home to large and growing numbers of drone photographers. They are discovering the genre’s equal potency to showcase the intriguing rhythms that flow between the multifaceted topography in the heartland of the Middle Kingdom and its rapidly growing metropolitan areas. Naturally, the country is also a breeding ground for innovation, with DJI, the world leader in the civilian-drone and aerial imaging technology industry, establishing its headquarters in Shenzhen in 2006. But is the sky the only limit for growth for drone photography in China and beyond?

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Drone Photography Takes Off in China

hen Gaspard-Félix Tournachon founded the company in 2006, DJI has been produced the world’s first ever aerial at the forefront of aerial imaging technol- Wphotograph from a hot air balloon ogy innovation, and one of the most obvious over Paris in 1858, never could he have beneficiaries is the world of TV and movie guessed how his actions would change the production. course of history over the next century-and-a- “Almost everything that we watch to- half. day includes some aerial footage. Some First popularized during World War I as that have reportedly used DJI drones in- a form of reconnaissance by military forces, clude Transformers, Spiderman and Game Words by Dominic Ngai, Photos by aerial photography has since allowed industry of Thrones. Our aerial systems are also leaders across multiple business sectors to being used by media outlets such as the Tugo Cheng, @cocoanext, @nk7 find new ways to further their technological BBC, National Geographic, and Discovery and entries from SkyPixel Photo development efforts. From infrastructure, Channel,” says Kevin On, DJI’s Director of Contest agriculture and transport to security and film- Communication. making, drones – or camera-equipped UAVs Last year, the Chinese tech company (unmanned aerial vehicles) – have become was awarded an Emmy for Technology and essential tools to accomplish various tasks with Engineering by the National Academy of greater efficiency and effectiveness than ever Television Arts and Sciences in the US, which before. recognized DJI for providing cinematogra- According to a July 2017 report by BI phers with “an affordable and accessible Intelligence, Business Insider’s research ser- platform to create low-altitude aerial images, vice, the global sales of drones (consumer, opening up creative possibilities and facilitat- ‘DRYING CLOTHES IN AUTUMN’ BY 菜鸟视觉 (SKYPIXEL) commercial and government drones coming the distinct looks of some TV shows.” bined) reached USD8.5 billion in 2016, and According to an article by the South the number is expected to increase to USD12 China Morning Post, the privately-held firm’s billion by 2021. sales topped RMB10 billion (USD1.4 billion) Headquartered in Shenzhen and now in 2016, with overseas markets contributing with hundreds of thousands of employees in to three quarters of its revenue. On credits Asia, Europe, North America and beyond, DJI the location of DJI’s headquarters to be one (Da-Jiang Innovations) owns about 70 per- of the main reasons for its rapid growth and cent of the market share of the consumer and dominant position in the consumer drone commercial drone market. Since Frank Wang industry.

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YOU CAN NEVER BE BORED WITH IMAGES CAPTURED IN SHANGHAI

@cocoanext

‘PARADISE’ BY @COCOANEXT AND @ROOFERCYRIL

“Many have referred to Shenzhen as the Silicon Valley of the East, and the city offers a huge pool of engineering talent, as well as easy access to manufacturing. This allows us to innovate faster than anyone else,” he explains. “We’re also seeing tremendous growth across the board, and a growing interest from emerging markets like Southeast Asia and Latin America.” In addition to the fostering innovation in the commercial world through their aerial imaging technology, DJI is also committed to cultivating a community of both amateur and professional aerial photographers. The company is a major driving force behind SkyPixel, one of the largest online platforms dedicated to aerial photography with six million users worldwide. Its popular annual photo contest attracts tens of thousands of entries each year and the winners of the 2017 edition will be announced on January 31. One of the entrants this year is a Henan-born photographer who goes by his Instagram handle, @cocoanext (‘Co’ for short). Having bought his first drone in December 2016, the 25-year-old says camera-equipped UAVs have become an essential weapon in the professional photographer’s arsenal. Co, who has been based in Shanghai for four years, says his current home is hands down his favorite city to shoot with a drone. “You can never be bored with the images you can capture in this city,” he says. “Even if you’re shooting from the same place, altitude and angle, you can get very different shots depending on the time or weather. The buildings create all these wacky shapes of shadows in every shot.”

‘SHANGHAI VIEW’ BY @COCOANEXT AND @ROOFERCYRIL

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Similar to Co, @nk7’s Instagram feed is peppered with bird’s eye view cityscapes from Shanghai, Guangzhou and other metropolises in and around China. With more than 206,000 followers on his account, the Guangdong native says the releases of DJI’s Phantom 4 and Mavic Pro models in mid- to late- 2016 were game changing events that caused the popularity and demand for drones to skyrocket in China and beyond. “The quality of the camera and the stability of these drones improved dramatically from previous models,” says NK on why he started shooting with drones a little over a year ago. While both photographers admit that Google Maps’ satellite function is great for scouting out locations and angles before fly- ing their drones, NK, who recently relocated from Guangzhou to Shanghai, says it was especially helpful for shooting in his former home. “In Guangzhou, the sheer density of the buildings and highways throughout the city center and the suburban area, and the way these structures produce all these interesting points of symmetry, is what I like to explore with a drone camera,” says NK. “In Shanghai, on the other hand, I like to build the shot around the iconic skyscrapers in Lujiazui, so it’s all about finding an interesting foreground, which you can pretty much do from any angle on both sides of the Huangpu.”

In Guangzhou, the sheer density of the buildings throughout the city center and the suburban area, and the way these structures produce all these interesting points of symmetry, is what I like to explore with a drone camera

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‘HIGHLAND CITY’ BY @NK7

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THE AESTHETIC PURSUIT

‘CITY PATTERNS: FREEDOM’ BY TUGO CHENG IN THE FIELDS OF ARCHITECTURE AND PHOTOGRAPHY ARE STRONGLY RELATED

TUGO CHENG

it safely. “If something major happens, it would NK and Co have covered a lot of ground While it’s now much easier for aspiring pho- be much harder for everyone to fly.” with their drones in various cities, but one thing tographers to acquire drones, the importance NK concurs, and points to DJI’s BBS as a they both hope to do more of is document the of obeying basic government regulations must good source of information for amateur pho- vast rural areas of China from the sky. These be underscored. In spring 2017, three separate tographers to do some homework on the best expeditions, however, are something that Hong incidents involving drones near Chengdu’s places to fly drones, tips on operating different Kong-based photographer Tugo Cheng goes Shuangliu International Airport caused dozens models, as well as the basic regulations before on quite often. Over the past few years, he’s of flight delays, affecting tens of thousands of investing in one. “Compared to some Western already been to Daocheng Yading, Tianshan, travelers. countries, there’s a lack of clarity and a central Inner Mongolia, Fujian and parts of rural On the Chinese mainland, all drones are source for drone users in China to get all the Guangdong to produce visually impactful im- subject to the country’s No Fly Zones, which information they need,” NK comments, referring ages with his drone, winning multiple awards include areas around airports, military facilities to the fact that the community in China usually and recognition from National Geographic, and specific cities like Beijing, as well as politi- hears about the newest regulations from various Sony World Photography Awards and the cally sensitive areas like certain parts of Xinjiang. media outlets. International Photographer of the Year competi- Real name registrations are required for UAVs “There’s no doubt that the regulations in tion along the way. that weigh more than 250 grams, while drones China will only get stricter as the number of An architect by trade, Cheng credits his pro- that are over 7 kilograms must be licensed drone users increases,” he concludes. “Before fessional training for giving him the foundation by the Civil Aviation Administration of China that happens, fly more, and fly responsibly.” for developing a good eye as a photographer. (CAAC). In addition, rules for maximum altitude “The aesthetic pursuit in the fields of both archi- and distance are also outlined. tecture and photography are strongly related,” “When I’m asked to offer advice for aspir- Cheng explains, referring to the relationships ing aerial photographers, the first thing I say is between light and shadow, as well as lines and to read the instruction manual of their drones geometry in both disciplines. carefully,” Cheng comments. “It’s important to “Many people can produce good images,” understand your equipment and how to properly he adds. “But I think the ones that truly stand out control it before unleashing your creativity.” must be thought-provoking, and have some sort While the rising popularity of drone pho- of surprising element to the composition or the tography is a good sign, the Hong Kong-based angle. Most importantly, they must also create photographer thinks the community might be an emotional connection with the audience.” growing a little too fast. “A lot of inexperienced In his acclaimed photo series ‘City Patterns,’ flyers treat drones like toys. In a densely popu- Cheng chose to fly his drone at a low altitude lated city like Hong Kong, there are a lot of and tilt the camera 90 degrees downward to hazardous obstacles in the city center… I think capture the everyday lives of Hong Kongers on there should be some sort of mandatory training the street level. “I wanted to shy away from the courses for operating drones before people are ‘typical drone shot,’” says the photographer of allowed to fly them.” the concept. “In the photo titled ‘Freedom,’ for “New users need to realize how dangerous instance, there’s the sharp contrast between an accident caused by drones can be,” adds the people in the swimming pool and the lone Co, who recalls an incident in which the sudden swimmer in Victoria Harbour... that’s more change in direction of wind during the typhoon interesting to me than just a panoramic view of season almost caused him to lose his UAV in the city.” downtown Shanghai, before he was able to land ‘THE BOTTLE OPENER’ BY @NK7

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CITY | PHOTO ESSAY PHOTO ESSAY | CITY LIFE & STYLE

What's Your Type? Understanding the seven universal style types, p22

Rambling in the Dark Streetwear Chic P21 P20

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KEY CHOW & JARNO LEPPANEN Designers of KA WA KEY Interview by Dominic Ngai

Founded in 2015 by Royal College of Art graduate Key Chow, menswear label KA WA KEY’s design concept is all about showcasing soft masculinity and Asian male identity through the interplays of Eastern and Western aesthetics and traditional textile crafts and the latest fashion technology. In 2017, the Hong Kong-born designer teamed up with Finnish artist Jarno Leppanen to enrich the label’s design language through various artistic media. Here, the London-based duo tells us more about the their brand and the concept behind their SS2018 collection, ‘Fried Rice in the Closet.’

How did the two of you meet and start working together? “Designing is an inner conversation, but at the same time, it’s also a collective process for us” JL: We met while working on a project, which eventually led us to collaborate on the KA WA KEY SS17 presentation during London - - Fashion Week Men’s. Our aesthetic and ideas tions, live performances, music, movies, silhouettes are based on classic sportswear matched, so it felt quite natural to start work books, magazines, and things that we see, and streetwear pieces like hoodies and jog Foring together.Key, how different is it to design by taste and smell on the streets of London, as ging pants, and we also incorporated some yourself versus doing so with Jarno? well as during our travels. Designing is an - traditional sportswear fabrics like nylon in inginner organism conversation, that never but at stops the samemoving time, and it’s Whatour windbreakers. has the feedback been like for the also a collective process for us. It’s like a liv brand in China? - KC: When I was working alone, sometimes it evolving. was quite difficult to find a solution to cer Tell us about the concept and inspiration tain challenges by myself. Now, Jarno and I behind your SS18 collection, ‘Fried Rice in The feedback has been great. China is a great the Closet.’ What does the title mean? discuss most of the designs and bounce ideas country to visit, seek inspiration and create- off each other and solve problems together. I as there are so many up-and-coming talents Domuch you prefer each this have collective specific design roles orprocess. respon- who are very experimental and fashion-for sibilities? ‘Fried rice’ is a Chinese slang for sex. The - ward, yet they still very much respect certain story behind this collection is about a young- Whattraditions. are you guys working on in the new - man who tries to hide his sexuality by dress year? ing in sportswear to blend in, and the collec JL: Key’s main area is more on the techni tion is a reflection of his dreams. The concept, - cal aspects of design, while I focus more on - however, goes beyond his sexuality; it’s about PR, but everything is kind of done together. - We are currently developing our AW18 col being true to oneself. During the design process, we talk about in lection, and we are going to be a part of the This is all translated with our interpreta spirations, themes and things like that. Even Men’s Fashion Weeks in Paris and London, as tion on streetwear and sportswear with a though our aesthetics are very similar, there well as New York Fashion Week. We are also strong focus on the choices of material. With are always some differences in opinions and really hoping to show our AW18 collection fabric development and treatment being an taste, which allows us to think about our at Shanghai Fashion Week’s Labelhood again essential part of our label’s DNA, we added Whereideas from do youa different draw your perspective. inspirations? in April. our own twists to create a see-through and www.kawakey.com - layering effect with our own house-made fabrics. The material is practical but light, KC: Our inspirations come from art exhibi and we used lots of soft colors as well. The

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isBeer here! lovers of the world rejoice. The social app that you’ve been waiting for Oh, smart home: your promises grand, and only – as always – ‘a few years’ away. There’s Untappd is an app with similar the milk-ordering fridge, the self-adjusting features to our ubiquitous social media thermostat and ‘smart’ lights. sites, but unlike Facebook and Twitter, - Despite corporate commercials, that’s not Untappd is entirely centered around the the home we live in – though some tech has - consumption and ‘collection’ of your fa- made inroads on the domestic abode, namely vorite suds. color-changing lighting in the form of remote Untappd’s user interface is incred ly controlled bulbs. ibly easy to use and allows you to update Of the dozen or so prominent options, the your profile by checking in with your - features are similar: dimmable bulbs packing most recent brew, the location of the bar 16 million colors and controlled via Bluetooth, and, perhaps most importantly, your rat Wi-Fi or ZigBee. ing of the drink with a score out of five. - After getting hands on with a few color- of your stirring, while ‘sex mode’ sets the bulb We presume this is intended to keep changing competitors, the Heelight didn’t at a red glow, adding color to your … louder bars and venues honest, but more impor impress us with what it did, but what it didn’t: moments. tantly, it serves as a reminder of where no Wi-Fi and no Bluetooth. Yes, the Heelight reacts almost instantly to avoid ordering a dreadfully watery Like the telephone systems of the ’60s, the- to audio, but being sound-centric comes at a Guinness. standard-sized bulb is controlled via sound price: commands from your phone might go One feature we were particularly played at specific frequencies – a chirp emit unheard in a loud room, forcing you to turn off- impressed with was the app’s ‘Wish ted by your smartphone. the music to adjust the bulb. List’ which allows users to keep track of While controllable via mobile-friendly Overall, the Heelight is fun, and at times le sought after craft beers and flavors, or website (scan a QR code and a controller loads gitimately useful – though it won’t have a place even popular venues and breweries you in your phone), the app offers more options, nextRMB48 to on the Taobao. robo-butler, Search Heelight.if he ever gets here. are keen to visit. ranging from the normal to the naughty: The creators of Untappd appreciate ‘nightlight mode’ brightens with the sounds the commitment of seasoned drinkers COVET who chase after rare beers and give users the opportunity to level up and earn new badges with every beer style tried. “Everything that Best of all, people on either side of the bar can enjoy the app together, I’ve been doing [at as venues can also add their menus to the Untappd app to attract nearby hop- CLOT is branded as] heads. We came across Bravo in made in China, and Guangzhou’s Tianhe District during our exploration of Untappd, but it seems like creatively designed in the rest of the city’s bar scene has yet to catch on. For more listings you can China from a Chinese explore Shenzhen, Beijing and Shanghai, Untappdwhere the is available app is moreon iOS prevalent. and Android devices. perspective” Visit untappd.com for more info. - Says Edison Chen at a speaking engagement in front of a group of NYU students in the thenEverything we cannot has tobe be operating good on atan a interna barom- Big Apple last month. During his 32-minute- eter of saying, ‘this is good for China.’ long talk, the singer, actor and co-founder of Chinese-Canadianstreetwear label CLOT star sharedstresses his the insight importance and tional level, and only then will we be able experience of developing a brand in China. The to stand proud and say, ‘this is Chinese made.’” Watch Chen’s full-length speech by of never sacrificing on quality just because one https://v.qq.com/x/page/i0511snw40t.htmlscanning the QR code. is operating in a developing market like China: “If China is going to be the next super power… 20 | GZ | JANUARY 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM [email protected]

DAYTRIPPER Night Hiking in Shenzhen

In need of a moderate challenge to spice up us is a murky brown, making the outlines of distance on either side, with a single pavilion your routine? Try night hiking in the city. trees, pavilions and other hikers faintly visible visible atop a faraway-looking peak. - In a way, the less daunting peaks in even at 9pm. It’s a beautiful view, and for the half hour Shenzhen almost seem designed for it: well- From the park entrance near the or so that we linger there, we have it all to our - paved paths reduce safety concerns, and light - Taoyuancun subway station the path slopes up selves – another benefit of hiking at nighttime. pollution helps illuminate the trail. gently. Besides the occasional hiker blasting Finally, we begin our descent. It’s less stren Plus, you can beat the worst of the subtrop EDM, it’s a serene, leisurely climb. uous, if more careful; a slip in the dark could be ical heat during Shenzhen’s long summer. In some ways, the dimness even works - inconvenient, not to mention painful. Convenience aside, urban night hikes have in Tanglang’s favor. For one, it helps mask the Luckily, we conclude the roughly three- the benefit of feeling adventurous: under the areas above the trail still shrouded in green net hour night hike without mishap. It may not cover of semi-darkness, familiar scenery and ting,It where also helps concrete the more appears appealing to have scenery recently to have been much of a getaway from BH the city but cityscapes are rendered fresh and exciting. been laid. it makes for a nice diversion, and an alternative For a change of pace, we decide to tackle wayNorthwest to spend gate, a Tanglang weekend Mountain night. Park, Longzhu Liu Lu, Nanshan District 南山区龙珠六路塘朗山公园西北门 Tanglang Mountain in Nanshan District, a climb pop out. Every once in a while, we round a bend- that typically takes one to two hours in the and catch a glimpse of glimmering highways daytime. and skyscrapers framed by branches. The oc We come equipped with flashlights, cell casional pavilion makes a dramatic silhouette phones and even a headlamp (available at against the sky. Walmart and online) but soon find they aren’t It gets darker and less scenic as we begin our necessary, at least for the first part of the trail. ascent to one of the peaks, however, with trees- As we walk along the paved road, the sky above surrounding the path and blotting out the light.- For safety’s sake, we break out the flash lights as we begin the first of several unforgiv ing flights of stairs. At a viewpoint, a middle- aged park employee in a windowed booth points us towards the peak and yet more stairs. Not long afterwards, we emerge to find a How to get there: large paved space with a tall pavilion, satellite equipment and a terrace overlooking a broad Take Shenzhen Metro Line 7 to slice of the city. - Taoyuancun station, Exit D. Turn right Below us lamp-lined roads sprawl in all onto Longzhu Liu Lu and walk ap directions and miniature cars flit between toy- proximately 13 minutes to reach the sized buildings. Framing the vista is proof of park’s northwest gate. how far we’ve come: dark slopes roll into the WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | JANUARY 2018 GZ | 21 TRADITIONAL

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Represent Represent By Annie Atienza and Dominic Ngai The Colors, Prints and Celebs That Best Best That Celebs and Prints Colors, The

YOURTYPE? WHAT’S SPORTY The ‘Seven Dominant Style Types’ is an important principle of image consulting that stylists often use to build looks for clients in order to achieve the desired image they want to project. The three classic style types (Traditional, Sporty and Elegant) and four non-classic style typesDramatic (Feminine, and Creative)Alluring, have all dominant colors and themes associated with them. When mixed and matched in proper proportion, the chosen style types can tailor the non-verbal message one projects by accentuating certain qualities. Most people generally belong to two or three style types, with at least oneof the classic style types represented. preferences Your are influenced by your upbringing, personality and occupation.Together with international stylistAnnie Atienza, we analyze the images and bodies of work of several Chinese celebrities who best represent each style type, and offer a quick guide to the colors, patterns and fabrics you should wear based on your type. TRADITIONAL ELEGANT 23 FEATURELIFE | & STYLE

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China and, as always, ask some silly questions. caught up with Long to chat about his time in COLL AGE SINO CELEB Liu Ye CANVASSED

- New Floating City Episodes Now Online There was a time when those in mainland Floating City China had little understandingLan Yu of homo sexuality. Liu Ye, who daringly played a , a comedy web series male prostitute in (2001), helped that satirizes Shanghai expat living change that. by American writer and actress Leah - In the film, Liu portrayed a man who Churchill, returns after a hiatus with sells his body for a living, eventually falling two new episodes. In Episode Four, pro in love with a client. The role earned him tagonist Jenny learns just how seriously- the Best Actor Award at Taiwan’s Golden expats take their brunch, yoga and Horse Awards in 2001, the year after he pumpkin spice lattes while doing re graduated. search for a lifestyle article along with Born in the northern city of Changchun, jaded freelance photographer Amir. The both of Liu’s parents worked in the city’s fifth episode, arguably the best so far film Formallyindustry trained– which at was the once Central considered in the season, was filmed at essential Shanghai nightclub The Shelter just a few weeks before the ‘cradle of film’ in the PRC. it shut down. Jenny heads there alone after her roommate bails on her to watch movies with her new boyfriend and meets a colorful cast of characters who will make anyone familiar Academy of Drama in Beijing (the most with the club feel nostalgic. Watch both episodes on Bilibili or YouTube. prominent institute of its kind in China), Liu has acted in 55 Chinese productions. Most recently, he has transitionedCity to HAO BU HAO of‘tough Life Andguy’ Death roles, with plots predominantly set in 1920s to ’40s China. In 2009’s Hao , he depicted a military officer who was killed defending Nanjing Several Chinese drama series are going to be getting during China's War of Resistence Against Japanese Aggression. international attention in a big way this year, thanks While domestically famous, he has Day and Dark Matter to deals that Netflix made with both Youku and iQiyi. also starred alongside Oscar winner Meryl Night Youku’s massively popular police procedural Streep in 2007’s . - The Founding of an Army will be the first Chinese series to be officially During Liu’s busy shooting schedule for released overseas via the American-owned entertain (2017), in which Burning Ice ment subscription service. It will be joined shortly he plays Founder of the People’s Republic after by iQiyi’s series (pictured), in which of China Mao Zedong, he visited France on Tientsin Mystic - a dishonored policeman tries to catch a serial killer in four occasions to visit his expectant wife, Harbin, and , a whodunit with a super French national and former Beijing-based natural twist. The shows will be available in all 190 journalist Anais Martane. countries that Netflix serves. The couple’s relationship turned high- profile in 2015, when they appeared in a Chinese reality TV show. The BirthCurrently, of Performers Liu serves as a judge slash Bu Hao tutor on the controversial TV program Kind of like: . Though it was once China’s most promising video Famous for: streaming platform, le.com and its founder and CEO Tom Hanks Jia Yueting have been blacklisted by the nation’s top Zedong court because of exorbitant unpaid loans and bills. portraying Mao See him in: Financial analysts believe that Jia dug himself and the Lan Yu company into debt as a result of overexpansion and over-spending on broadcasting rights for its various (2001) streaming sites, especially its sports platform LeSports.- Blacklisted individuals are not allowed to visit hotels, nightclubs or golf courses and cannot purchase proper ties, cars, or any kind of luxury products.

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Liu Yifei to Star as Mulan

After a fraught search process and many delays,Mulan Disney has finally settled upon an actress to play the titular character in their hotly anticipated live-action remake of . ActressChinese Liu PaladinYifei has Returngained ofa massivethe Condor domestic Heroes following overOnce the Upon past afew Timeyears thanks to roles in high-profile domestic filmsThe like Forbidden Kingdom, and Outcast2017’s , as well as international productions such as and is a notablewith Jackie celeb Chan- and Jet Li and with Nicholas Cage. Liu is considered one of China’s “new Four Dan actresses,” JANUARY 5 rity with over 53 million Star Wars: The Last Jedi fans on Weibo plus a high-profile relationship- The Force Awakens with Korean actor Song Seung-heon. The cast Picking up where 2016’s left off, this anticipated ing decision puts to rest second installment of the Star Wars ‘sequel trilogy’ continues to fans’ fears about Disney’s explore the mystery behind Rey’s (Daisey Ridley) true identity. The tendency to whitewash star-studded cast includes the return of Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, its characters, and the John Boyega and Oscar Isaac, plus newcomers Laura Dern and Benicio seems especially able to Wuhan-born actress del Toro.The Critics Last have Jedi raved about the film, comparing the strength of its storytelling to that of the original ’80s do justice to the iconic trilogy. also features Carrie Fisher’s last heroine thanks to her performance before her passing in 2016, and producers past experience with both dedicated the film to her. action films and Chinese period pieces.

From Teresa Teng’s classic love ballads to Wu Bai’s old-school rock, here are tunes from 10 notable artists playing in the PRD this month.

Cheng Bi - 我想和你虚度时光 Li Yuchun - 下个，路口，见

JANUARY Pakho - 够钟 19 Teresa Teng - The Moon Represents My Heart Jackie Wu Bai - 挪威的森林

In this acclaimed biopic centered on theLIFE immediate aftermath of JFK’s Angela Zhang - 淋雨一直走 assassination, Natalie Portman gives a riveting performance as Jackie Kennedy. The film is loosely based on a magazine interview 顽童MJ116 - Just Believe Kennedy gave in 1963 about her husband’s death, and Portman was a powerful Oscar contender thanks to her nuanced and emotionally rich Zhang Jie - 情深深雨蒙蒙 performance. The film is also notable for casting Danish- actor Caspar Phillipson as JFK – though he’s onscreen for less than 10 minutes, his portrayal shocked viewers thanks to his un Mika Nakashima - 僕が死のうと思ったのは canny physical resemblance to the former US president. [I Thought of Dying]

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PLAYLIST Though ‘Pumped Up Kicks’ remains their most vi- JUST FOR KICKS ral hit, here are five other Foster the People songs Getting Acquainted with Foster the People worth a listen. By Erica Martin & Dominique Wong ‘Next to Me’ The single from Foster the People’s new album, American band Foster the People embark on their first-ever China tour this Sacred Hearts, is an effervescent electropop track about instant chemistry upon a first meeting. month to promote their third album, Sacred Hearts Club. The album’s hip- ‘Houdini’ hop and electronic influences mark a departure from the band’s previous This bassy, quirky song about wanting to disap- pear like the famous magician became the second indie pop records, Torches and Supermodels. Although best known for the hit on Torches after ‘Pumped Up Kicks.’ viral hit ‘Pumped Up Kicks,’ there’s more to the band than sinister lyrics ‘Lotus Eater’ Like ‘Pumped Up Kicks,’ this peppy guitar track juxtaposed with sunny beats. Like the following. has deceptively dark lyrics. It chronicles being on a bad date, including the relatable refrain: ‘I’m sorry I was late, I didn’t want to come.’ FACTS ‘Best Friend’ The most popular track from Foster the People’s - sophomore album, 2012’s Supermodel, is a jazzy, - The band’s original name was ‘Foster & the People,’ referring to front horn-based song about the perils of partying with man Mark Foster and his touring band members, but was constantly mis friends. heard as ‘Foster the People.’ The name struck a chord due to its inference ‘Pay the Man’ of ‘takingThe care’ Client of people and stuck. The opening track of Sacred Hearts kicks off the Mark Foster’s one-time roommate was Brad Renfro, the former child tone of the album with a catchy, electronic beat star of , who subsequently died from a heroin overdose at the paired with surreal, sinister lyrics. age of 25. ‘Pumped up Kicks’ was written during Foster’s stint as a commercial GZ: Jan 20, 8pm; RMB380 presale, RMB580 at the jingle writer at Mophonics. door. Central Station, Bldg No. 2-8, Yangcheng Creative The lyrics of ‘Pumped Up Kicks’ describe the homicidal thoughts of a Industrial Park, 315 Huangpu Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District 天河区黄埔大道中315号羊城创意产业园2-8栋中央 troubled teen. Foster has told music outlets he wanted to “get inside the 车站. SZ: Jan 21, 7pm; RMB380 presale, RMB580 at the head of an isolated, psychotic kid” and “bring awareness” to the issue of door. A8 Live, 2/F, 1002 Keyuan Lu, Nanshan District 南山 gun violence among youth. 区科园路1002号2层

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JEWELZ & SPARKS We Chat with the German Duo About Their Guangzhou Debut By Matthew Bossons

his month we caught up with Julius By now we are very experienced with the Haveciting eithercollabs of coming you been up in to 2018. China previ- TVoigtländer and Gregor Brechmann, live set so we share the tasks and we know ously? If so, where and what stood out? more commonly known as Jewelz & each other very well. A lot of preparation Sparks, to chat about their January 12 debut goes into getting the mashups and remixes Guangzhou performance. The German DJ ready for our live performances. If one of us Yes, we have been here a few times and we duo formed in 2011 and have since seen is playing a new track the other might be on have always loved it. The crowd in Shenzhen success both in the studio and on the global a microphone, or vice versa. It’s all about - was outstanding but, then again, it’s always EDM festival circuit, performing at Ultra entertaining the fans. great! What makes a two-man DJ show better a big party with a Chinese crowd. China is Europe and Tomorrowland, among numer than a one-man gig? ous others. Below we talk about working as Planning to see any sights around a two-man DJ team, collaborations and, of Guangzhou while you are here? It’scourse, your China! first time coming to Guangzhou. You can share every experience. Not only- on What can fans expect? stage which, of course, is great fun but also Of course. We hope we can take some time offstage as a traveling person and a tour Thisto see interview some hasculture. been edited We always for clarity enjoy and that.length. ist. It’s just way more fun to share the good Jan 12, 9pm-late; RMB100. Fei, 3/F, W Guangzhou, A high-energy show with a lot of exclusive Youtimes two with have a good managed friend. to log a No. 1 song 26 Xiancun Lu, Tianhe District天河区珠江新城冼村路26 music and some exciting new mashups on Beatport’s overall charts. Any recipe 号3楼 (020-6680 7825) and remixes. Also, we will be premiering for such success? How does it feel? our collabs with Hardwell and Afrojack in UltraGuangzhou. Europe, Tomorrowland, - Parookaville and TomorrowWorld – you It feels amazing. It’s been a long road. We both have played some major, major gigs. both put in many years to our electronic mu Which one stands out? sic career without achieving international- success. To be patient is rule number one. - But if you keep doing your own style, it al One of our all time favorites was Youways have pays some off in upcomingthe end. collabora- TomorrowWorld in the USA. The atmos tions with both Hardwell and Afrojack. phere was just great, the crowd was amazing Anything you can share about the songs and we were really lucky with the weather. or music? But we feel blessed to play so many amazing Afestivals. lot of people think DJs are a one-man show. How does it work with two of you Not yet, but our collab with Hardwell will be behind the decks? premiered via Hardwell On Air very soon, - while the debut live performance will take place in Guangzhou! We also have more ex ARTS | MUSIC SOUTH CHINA Three New Homegrown Albums on MUSIC CORNER Our Radar this Month By Bryan Grogan

Obliviate by Butterbeer - becomeWhilst attending Obliviate different universities in Zhongshan and Zhuhai, this duo would meet some where in the middle – Shunde, Foshan to be exact – to record songs for what would eventually . The album has been in the making for about three years, but Butterbeer have finally gotten around to adding the finishing touches to this, their debut release. Band members hereJovi and on ObliviateRye are possibly better known for other projects, like Atta Girl and Chestnut Bakery, as well as the Bandcamp label Boring Productions, but they create something thoroughly unique . Their songs crackle with the sound of Sunday morning romance, shared and- not shared alike. ‘Distance’ is a softly sung, glittering piece of indie pop, while ‘Listening to Another Sunny Day Makes Me Forget You’ sees Butterbeer pick up the pace and create a gor geous lovelorn break-up track, before ending on ‘Retrospective,’ which buzzes with ambient, and very tangible, emotion.

Setbacks by Wellsaid

Hong Kong band Wellsaid’s new five-tracker is a sublime exercise in combining the precise - chaos of math rock and post-hardcore. The album has been released in Taiwan and HongSetbacks Kong through Petit Alp Records and Sweaty and Cramped, respectively. In Guangdong, the band en listed Guangzhou label Qiii Snacks Records to help distribute the cassette version of - through Bandcamp. Opening the EP on a high note, ‘Narrow Pass’ is a classic slow burner, as guitars seduce the listener into a relaxed state, until the chorus arrives and vocalist Sung sig nals a rhythm collapse with aggressive shouted vocals. Much of the album is like this, a back and forth between seemingly opposing styles, creating a perfectly pleasurable album of fun tracks.

Inspire by She’s Punk (Xuebeng)

She’s Punk are a group of four recent graduates of Guangzhou University of Foreign Studies - currentlyInspire carving out quite a successful run in the city’s underground scene. With three digital releases this year alone, the all-girl group hitInspire the ground running in 2017. Their most recent re lease, , was cause for celebration this autumn, being their first available physical album. - She’s Punk show their musical versatility on as they regularly veer back and forth between genres and styles. They have designated themselves as a pop-punk outfit, but their growing ten dency to experiment has led the all girl group to shift the balance in their music further towards pop, funk and hip hop, rewarding listeners with a great glut of variety. They hook up with another- local act, rapper Felice, on electrofunk number ‘Yuzhou Manyou’ (which roughly translates as ‘cosmic ramble’). ‘21 o’clock’ connects like a powerful pop ballad, while ‘Phoenix’ is more tradi tionally crunchy pop-punk track.

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2017 CHINA'S YEAR IN REVIEW

BY BETTY RICHARDSON, DOMINIC NGAI, ERICA MARTIN AND NED KELLY

Those of us living in China might have been spared the tumultuous drama that our US counterparts have experienced in 2017, but like always, the Middle Kingdom has had its own fair share of attention-grabbing headlines. From the boom of shared bikes to a presidential visit from The Donald, our team has put together a list of 2017’s most unforgettable viral stories, recounting major events that defined the worlds of sports, tech, arts, fashion and food. Here’s to another year of eclectic, weird and wonderful life in China, we wouldn’t have it any other way. Scan the QR code for full coverage of our Year in Review series. COVER STORY

FOOD & DRINK

公为下天

gone but not forgotten 2017 Guangzhou F&B Closures

Guangzhou saw no shortage of notable locations ‘bite the crust’ this year and, as 2017 draws to a closure, it feels prudent to give these now defunct locations a nod of remembrance…

Tomatoes Pizzeria Too cheesy to survive.

Pandan Indonesian The city’s Southeast Asian food circuit now laksa certain Prism something. From fine munchies to foot massages.

Alberto’s Italian Restaurant We love Italian food. But get Knightship bored of it pasta point. Sailed into the night…

Somewhere Else Pasta way. And now there is ‘nowhere else.’

People’s Café Noodle Bar (Jianshe Wu Malu) Noo more noodles for you! Clearly not the people’s favorite…

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SOCIAL MEDIA

7 Most Popular Stories of 2017 on 9 Topics banned Thatsmags.com from group chats

Chinese government is monitor- While it’s no surprise that the China’s bike share ing our social media activities, Living in the Cyberspace Administration craze of China (CAC) issued new China can regulations in September to “better develop China’s online take 4 years - First came the orange Mobike, and then the yellow Ofo. Now environment, protect the legal off your there’s a bunch of providers to make up China’s rainbow-color rights of Chinese netizens, online - ed bike share craze. The two-wheeled bubble, however, began organizations and safeguard life to show signs of bursting in mid-November when China’s third national security and public in - largest bike-sharing startup Bluegogo ceased operations. terest,” according to China Daily. Along with these new regula tions comes the Public Security China’s poor air quality has been Donald Trump Bureau’s list of nine topics an ongoing problem for all of us banned on online group chats. visits China who live here, but just how bad Effective October 8, sharing - is it? According to a recent study things like politically sensitive - by the Energy Policy Institute at information, violent or porno Last month, all eyes were on Beijing when the University of Chicago, pollu graphic content may lead to fines President Xi Jinping met with US President tion can take an average of 3.5 or police detention. Think twice Donald Trump during the latter’s three-day years off people’s lives. If you before you send off that racy - visit to the Chinese capital. It was all pretty live in Tianjin, where the smog WeChat sticker… standard stuff – an exclusive tour of the problem is the worst in the na Forbidden City with the wives, Peking opera tion, according to the study, it - performances, meetings and plenty of photo can shave 7.1 years off. ops in between. @realDonaldTrump some how managed to tweet about the trip, too! SOCIAL MEDIA

Imported soft cheeses got banned, then unbanned China-based cheese McDonald’s - changes its lovers saw a tumultu ous couple of months Chinese name this fall. First, it was the rumors that imported soft cheeses like Brie, Camembert, Roquefort, In China, McDonald’s is no longer called - blue cheese and goat Mai Dang Lao. Since October 12, the official (金拱门) cheese would be tem Chinese name has been changed Jin Gong porarily banned from Men , which literally means ‘golden - the Middle Kingdom. A arches.’ Chinese customers are apparently - few weeks later, howev not lovin’ the change, some say it sounds like er, the ban was report the name of a Peking duck restaurant. edly lifted and cheese lovers could go on with their lives again.

No lines at the iPhone 8 release

New iPhone releases used to be big deal in China, where flocks of legit fans and scalpers would line up for hours outside the Apple Store to get their hands on the hottest new device. This, however, didn’t happen for the iPhone 8 release on September 22. - According to photos on social media, there were more barricades and se curity guards than actual shoppers at Apple Stores around the country.

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Ethiopian Marathon Runners

The 2017 Wuxi Marathon took a strange turn due to a... strange turn. Two Ethiopian runners, Chala Lelisa Debele in yellow and Gardisa Birhanu Shumie in red, were comfortably leading when they failed to spot a 90-degree left turn 100 meters from the finish line. They continued going straight, leaving Khalid Kamal Yaseen of Bahrain, who was initially in third place, to steal in for a cheeky win.

UCLA Basketballers Nick Kyrgios

Three bad ballers were caught shoplifting from a Louis Vuitton The 22-year-old Aussie man-baby walked store next to their Hangzhou hotel. One of them, LiAngelo Ball, is the off court at the Shanghai Rolex Masters younger brother of Los Angeles Lakers star Lonzo Ball and son of - Ball in the Family after losing the first set of his match outspoken basketball sneaker entrepreneur LaVar Ball. Together, the to American Steve Johnson on a tie family is the subject of reality show . Now listen Ball breaker, having a tantrum at the umpire boy, you’ve let UCLA down, you’ve let Donald Trump down, but most in the process. This coming after last of all … you’ve got some great material for your show. year throwing a match against German Mischa Sverev, while asking an umpire, “Can you call time so I can finish this match and go home?” You go home Nick. Go China Football Team home and never come back, you hear?

Victory against South Korea in March, after Marcello Lippi had been brought in as head coach, had Chinese fans daring to dream they SPORTS could make the World Cup. After all, the Italian had not only won the World Cup itself in 2006, but also Guangzhou Evergrande in 2013. It brought glory on China was not to be, a 1-0 defeat to Iran when he won the AFC meant no Russia next summer for Champions League with Team China.

Carlos Tevez

A big fat flop is what the Argentine star has been at Shanghai Shenhua. inLiterally. September Shenhua that bosshe bad year Wu Jingui declared

would not pick the former - DOWN Manchester United and City - forward because he was over weight. Tevez, who is on a con tract worth a reported GBP32 million a year, managed just four goals all season. So eight million pounds per goal. Money well spent … UP

Guangzhou Evergrande

Evergrande won their seventh consecutive Chinese Super League title with two games to spare. - Ironically, it was the team’s bitter city rivals Guangzhou R&F who se cured them the title with a 2-1 win over second placed Shanghai SIPG.- Congratulations to Evergrande and their fans. But seven years, seri ously?! Give someone else a chance, would ya … Roger Federer

Sure, there was the small matter of winning the Shanghai Rolex Masters, his second - Shanghai crown and sixth title of 2017. But Good year Federer also made the most of the city - rid ing on the Shanghai Metro, meeting up with- Yao Ming, and doing an impromptu dance- off with Mickey Mouse on court. Dad danc ing with the Disney icon. Living. The. Dream.

Lewis Hamilton

The Brit recorded his fifth victory in the Chinese Grand Prix, to set him on his way to his fourth Drivers’ Championship. And he managed to avoid the temptation of spraying his prize bottle of bubbly directly onto the face of one of the F1 grid girls, as he had done in 2015. Which was nice. China Table Tennis

Tianjin The World Table Tennis Championships were held in Düsseldorf, Germany over the summer. Guess who Quanjian won four of the five gold medals? Bet you can’t. Have a stab at it anyway though. The Chinese Super League newcomers Give up? Okay, it was clinched a place in the 2018 AFC Champions China! China, winning League with a dramatic 2-1 win at champions at table tennis?! We Guangzhou Evergrande in the very last game know, we couldn’t of the season. The bad news for Tianjin is that believe it either. Evergrande were so impressed by what they Unprecedented. A saw, they decided they wanted Quanjian’s CSL real turn up for the Manager of the Year Fabio Cannavaro back. books … And back to Guangzhou he went. 41 COVER STORY ARTS

Hip-hop Quote of the year: “Can you even 2017 Calendar freestyle?” May

Chengdu rap group Higher Brothers June drops their debut - album, Black Cab. 你有 Asian-American music label 88rising debuts a reac 吗?” as coined by The tion video on YouTube in which Western rappers A loose translation of “ July Rap of China like Migos comment on the Higher Brothers’ song freestyle ‘Made in China.’ The video tops a million views in a judge Kris Wu while less than a week. Popular Shanghai rapper he grilled a contestant after a The Rap of China Al Rocco is dismissed performance early in the season. Reality TV show debuts on iQiyi. from The Rap of China The internet just about exploded in the first round for in response, with an outpouring August rapping in English. of memes mocking the pop star, He proceeds to pen including several compilation a diss track against videos of Wu proving that in fact, Chengdu rapper MC Fat Shady, another Rap of - the TV show. he himself cannot even freestyle. China contestant, drops the music video for his Despite the fact that hip-hop fans- track ‘Gua Laowai’ (Stupid Foreigner), which caus September around China and beyond poked es an uproar and immediately goes viral. fun at the show for beingThe too Rap ho of China Chinakey and commercial to embody The season finale of The Rap of the values of hip-hop, - airs. Chongqing rapper GAI was essential to catapulting is announced as the winner along hip-hop to mainstream popular with PG One, and is immediately ity in the country, pulling several signed to a major label. underground artists (including - October Chongqing rapper GAI, who won November - first place on the show) out of ob scurity and clearing the way for A crescendo of fawning media cover them to become superstars. Pharrell becomes the reluctant face of Singles’ age throughout the year on hip-hop Day by performing the ‘hip-hop’ song ‘Double in China generally – and Higher 11’ onstage with none other than Kris Wu for the Brothers specifically – culminates - Singles’ Day Gala at Shanghai’s Mercedes-Benz in a feature story in the New York Times, Arena. complete with the predictably corny head - line: ‘With Dreadlocks, Rhythm and Flow, Higher Brothers’ China Embraces Hip-Hop.’ 88rising tour, featur ing fellow superstar Rich Chigga, sells out all dates throughout China within hours. ARTS Arts 2017 Approval Matrix Our Version of New York Magazine’s Famous Hierarchy of Good and Bad Taste

Highbrow Celebrated filmmaker Jia Zhangke debuts Pingyao Crouching - Tiger, Hidden Dragon Festival, China’s an swer to Sundance.

Netflix green-lights摆渡身 its Marvel Comics teams first Chinese language up with NetEase to series, Bardo ( ), series centered Though it did decently in create the first Marvel a jailbreak thriller with - - China, The Great Wall flopped a supernatural twist. perheroes Despite rave reviews overseas and lost USD75 mil around Chinese su from critics, Blade Runner lion, putting future US-China Feminist 2049 becomes a major co-productions in jeopardy. box office flop in China. be- - Indian film After becoming Dangal - China’s highest gross cesscomes in aChina major ing film of all time,- box office suc Wolfversy Warrior by being II sparksnamed contro the libraryA futuristic, opens - - otherworldly and instantly nation’s of Zhang Ziyi announc in Tianjin becomes an The live-action ficial Oscar es that she’ll gets delayed Hao Bu Internet sen- remake of Disney’s contender. be joining the in a starring role Mulan Godzilla franchise until at least 2019. sation. Hao

Shenzhen-based drag queen Sister Tomato - becomesshoot in a a grocery viral hit store after an impromptu photo

A troupe of min Justin Bieber gets 青 ions went rafting banned from China Weibo user and province as part 红造了个白 creates at a park in Hunan for ‘bad behavior.’ Photoshop wizard 3 characters of a Despicable Me epic images of Game as street vendors and publicity stunt, of Thrones - totally creeping out Xiamen Foreign local park-goers. shop owners Language openingSchool’s sceneflaw less re-enactment of La La Land’s At his much-anticipated China debut at a festival in Shanghai, A$AP Rocky drops his mike and storms offstage when the police turn off the power during his show. At long last, the Unicode Consortium releases dumpling 43 and chopsticks emojis. Lowbrow COVER STORY

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Fas hion LIFE & STYLE Icon

Zhou Wengang Since 2014, fashion photographer Zhou Wengang has been documenting the Photographer styles of Chinese modernites on the streets of the nation’s major cities. Frequently seen outside of Fashion Week events in Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen sporting his red beanie and shooting some of the most well- dressed passersby with his DSLR camera, Zhou’s work has been featured in the Fashion Week coverage of news outlets like Sohu. Here, he tells That’s … because you about the trends he noticed while probably don’t attending this year’s fashion events, as work for FedEx. well as his favorite city to shoot in. - How do you usually decide which person to photograph? ette dresses, coats, shirts and trou Weird Hats from This Havesers on you the noticed streets theseany differences days. between how people dress in dif- It’s sometimes about the overall look, ferent cities? Year’s Fashion Shows or it could also be one piece or item that catches my eye. Basically, he or more daring and high-energy in the That You Would Not Whatshe has was to stand your outmost from memorable the crowd. In general, I think Shanghainese are experience while covering Fashion Actually Wea r … Weeks? way they dress, while Shenzhen is simpler, less flashy. Beijing, on the other hand, is slightly more mature When I was covering Shanghai and conservative, but I actually get Fashion Week a few seasons ago, a the best photos here. I think it’s 4 car hit me while I was chasing down thebecause people there here are have many an leadinginborn sense art someone for a shot. Luckily, I walked institutions in and around the city, so Whataway unscathed. do you like most about street fashion photography? of fashion, as well as an understated - Lastly,charm that’sis there quite a special unique. meaning to the iconic red beanie that you … because it I see it as a way to document the dif wear? looks like a sat- ferent styles seen on the streets of ellite dish. China. Many people who have never been here have a misunderstanding Red is my favorite color; it’s the color that the Chinese don’t really know of the Chinese flag and it’s also very how to dress. I want my photographs festive. I’ve become very attached to Whatto prove are them some wrong. of the most notice- my red beanie, and I’ve been wearing able trends this year? Followit everyday Zhou Wengangfor the last’s work two on years! his - official WeChat ID: wengangstreetsnap

There are a lot of oversized silhou Style Events LIFE & STYLE of the Year

Singles’ Day, Double Digit Growth Who has time to find a new boyfriend or girlfriend on Singles’ Day? November 11 is now all about buying a new iPhone, hand- bag or even a refrigerator! For e-commerce giant Alibaba, the annual shopping extravaganza generated a whopping RMB168.2 billion in sales – a 39 percent increase from 2016. Rock on, Jack Ma!

China’s First Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Shanghai played host to this year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and dozens of models descended upon the city to walk the runway at the star-studded event in November … because it (those who got a travel visa did, anyway). Jane Zhang, Harry looks like you’re Styles and Miguel provided the entertainment, but it was one of the dwarfs Shanghainese model Ming Xi, who stole the show when she on an off-off took a tumble during her walk. (Ouch!) Taylor Swift and Katy Broadway pro- Perry were previously rumored to be part of the performance duction of Snow lineup as well, but couldn’t make it in the end … because there would be too much ‘bad blood’ on stage, right? White.

Weird Hats from This Luxury and Streetwear Crossovers Year’s Fashion Shows The fashion world has seen many crossovers between luxury and street fashion labels in recent That You Would Not years, but Louis Vuitton and Supreme’s collaboration, which debuted at the Paris Fashion Week in January, took things to another level. After Luhan Actually Wea r … was seen wearing a limited edition red hoodie with the LV monogram and Supreme box logo, … because paper the asking price for the item on eBay went up to USD25,000 (about RMB165,000), or nearly 30 mache items should times its retail price. Thanks, Luhan … stay in third grade art class. KOLs (Continue to) Strike Gold An increasing share of the marketing budget of brands in China has gone to hiring KOLs (key opinion leaders), who have millions of followers across different social media platforms, as their spokespeople. High profile brands like Jaeger-LeCoultre and New Balance, for instance, have tapped internet sensation Papi Jiang to head up their advertising campaigns this year. Expect more to come in 2018. 45 COMM UNITY

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| WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | JANUARY 2018 | JANUARY WWW.THATSMAGS.COM Have you ever thought about organizing about organizing thought ever you Have be held at another to a charity pub crawl the year? time during in the cal room is definitely There I have. Yes, People another charity pub crawl. for endar and that causes no trouble a fun event love and raises the community by is supported me and I’ll see it to Leave charity. for money I can come up with. Maybe Santa Team what committee calling the organizing start better Pub Crawl.’ ‘Team Santa Pub from best memory What's your by? gone Crawls (an of Santa Jody one special photo I have with a and myself organizer) important SPC back and years a few from woman Chinese with me, she was stays the look on her face who the children, are Then there so excited. Santas at see so many to away blown are also comes with the one time. Satisfaction rave who all the participants, from feedback has the SPC special event a truly about what back giving are that they become and the fact time. a great having the community while to This interview has been edited for clarity and length. - - - SANTA SUCCESS SUCCESS SANTA Finding out Why 2017’s Santa Pub Best the Was Crawl Yet Hong Ly by By Matthew Bossons, photos bers to the Team Santa organizing committee committee Santa organizing the Team bers to so it's learning the past couple of years, over on training is nothing like doing and there by the job! bles, beer and food, each year the pub crawl pub crawl the each year and food, bles, beer out Watch getting bigger and better. keeps 2018! year another have only has it you Rumor of the left at the helm as organizer or two SPC? in Guangzhou living me, I love remind Don’t will have longer if China be here and I plan to will be in go, the SPC to if I have me. However, new mem been inviting good hands. I have the moment I realize the event is running the event the moment I realize myself; and enjoy and can relax smoothly people, both of Chinese and the involvement and those looking on, espe those on the SPC children. the young cially when from now different is the event How it first started? Santas (the eight only were since there Well, Society) the Whisky Appreciation gents from and there first Santa Pub Crawl on the very music, wine, bub live 250, with over now are Wall Street

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Journal and was even featured in the Guangzhou’s most notable nonprofit events 2003, the occasion has evolved into one of Christmas revelers. Since its inception in sell-out 250-person crowd of joyously boozy without a hitch this past November, drawing a The 14th annual Santa Pub Crawl went off Pub Crawl (SPC) as the best yet. find out why many are hailing the 2017 Santa talked with longtime organizer Kent Highet to when they are letting loose at the venues; letting loose at the venues; are they when get involved; the smiles on peoples’ faces the smiles on peoples’ faces get involved; Santas, who hail from around the world, to to the world, around hail from Santas, who There are four things: the passion of the four are There SPC? What is the best part of organizing the What is the best part of organizing homeless. Bells Project, which supports Guangzhou’s which Bells Project, have already donated RMB1,000 to the Jingle the Jingle RMB1,000 to donated already have ideas [for which charity to support] and we support] and we to charity which ideas [for organizing committee, are throwing around around throwing are committee, organizing this year, which is great. ‘Team Santa,’ the Santa,’ ‘Team is great. which this year, It looks like we have RMB20,000 to donate donate RMB20,000 to have we like It looks How much money was raised? was much money How really was a special night. was really own way – and an awesome atmosphere. It atmosphere. – and an awesome way own ever, with new venues – each special in their – each special in their with new venues ever, spirit this year. I think this year was the best was I think this year this year. spirit and they were definitely filled with Christmas filled with Christmas definitely were and they The Santas involved always make it special make always The Santas involved than previous years? previous than success. What do you think made it better better made it think do you What success. The 2017 pub crawl was a resounding a resounding was The 2017 pub crawl COMM AROUND TOWN UNITY

DEAR JAMIE Work Visa Woes

Dear Jamie,

I recently relocated from Italy to Zhuhai for a job I applied for through an online English teaching agency. When I was first contacted by the training center I’m now - working at, they assured me that I’d be given accommodations, a full time job with a rea sonable salary and a work visa. While they’ve delivered on the first two promises, they have been unable to get me a work visa because I’m “not a native English speaker.” - China has rules regarding how and to whom work visas are issued, and I under stand that. But I can’t help but feel mislead by my employer, who has simply told me to continue working on a tourist visa. I love living in Zhuhai, but after three months in ‘visa limbo’ I’m beginning to think it’s best-Visaless to head in backZhuhai to Europe and pursue a career with my degree. Dear Confused, SOCIAL SKILLS

The situation you currently find yourself in is an all too common one. And while we Animal Action Guangzhou could waste time pondering who’s to blame, it’s probably most important to focus on the- fact that you’re currently employed without Furry friends from Foshan to Fangcun are aged to rent a large house with two full floors the appropriate paperwork and thus break - finding shelter and comfort in the tender dedicated to meeting the rescued animals’ ing the law. care of Animal Action Guangzhou (AAGZ). needs. Many of the dogs from the initial meat Unscrupulous options aside, you essen - The dedicated group of animal lovers, which truck rescue have since been rehabilitated tially have two choices: throw in the towel recently celebrated their six-month anniver and adopted, while new animals continue to and hit as many of China’s fantastic ‘AAAAA’ - sary, underwent something of a baptism-by- cycle in all the time. tourist attractions as possible before heading compassionate Cantoners to get their hands fire over the summer when the group’s mem AAGZ offers many opportunities for home, or, if you really love living in Zhuhai - - bers staged a dramatic rescue of hundreds of (and want to continue living in ‘the city of a pooches from a truck bound for the slaugh dirty. Whether it’s coming by to take the dogs hundred islands’), find a new job that pro terhouses of Yulin’s controversial annual Dog on a walk or pitching in to help muck out vides you with that oh-so-coveted work visa. - Meat Festival. the kennels. Donations, of course, are always While the latter option will undoubtedly What began as an ad hoc effort to tend welcome, while folks looking for a little com require some leg work and comes with no - to the rescued animals’ immediate needs has panionship are encouraged to foster or even guarantees, you may find yourself surprised - since blossomed into a permanent home for adopt the animals outright. with the number of interesting job opportuni pooches in distress, and in turn a tight-knit Meanwhile, weekly events include fun ties (that include a work visa) that are avail community for the people who love and care social gatherings for people and pets alike to able in the PRD. - for them. get together and build community, offering And heck, if you’re already considering - - The group of roughly a dozen core mem chances for newcomers to plug in. “We are retreating with your tail between your legs bers, with an infusion of help from a rotat all here to help each other,” says group co back to Italy, you really have nothing to lose impressive strides in the short months since ing stable of sporadic volunteers, has made founder Cathy O’ Sullivan. “Our main focus is by hitting the pavement and handing out a -Jamie making these animals better and giving them few resumes. its founding. With charitable donations and- Toa life get unlike involved, the add ones WeChat they IDhad ‘AnimalActionGZ on the street.”’ Stuck in a jam (sandwich)? Email proceeds from frequent fundraising events, Jamie for some peanut butter at these friends of the four-legged have man [email protected].

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ally have any of the stronger smelling ones; - Alessandro Nicolau however, due to the fact that most Chinese are used only to processed cheese, which is basi cally gelatin with a taste of cheese, they get - surprised when they see real cheese. Fresh This month we talk to Alessandro Nicolau, mozzarella has liquid with it so they find it re an expat of Lebanese, Portuguese, Italian and ally weird that it’s not a dry block and we’ve Spanish heritage and the man behind La Vaca had clients saying that it was spoiled because Feliz. A decade in China has seen him trading liquid was coming out of it. jewelry overseas and helping his sister set up Generally, the reactions are quite positive shop selling snacks from their native Brazil. But Packespecially a basket because with it a reminds good bread, them a of bottle tofu. of his current claim to fame – and what’s earned wine, and one of your cheeses: Where’s your him the love of many homesick expats – is his perfect Shenzhen picnic destination? business of crafting soft, fresh cheeses for the What’shungry massesthe best of thing the PRD. about doing business in southern China? That’s the toughest question but I’d say two - places: Shenzhen Bay Park (if you don’t want to travel far) or Dongchong Beach (if you’re It’s the way all cities in the region are con What’sokay driving a craving for a youwhile). just can’t satisfy in nected and the fact that setting up an export China? company in Hong Kong makes doing business here very convenient and hassle free. The area also has a great foreign community which is only disappointment. But it also became the I grew up surrounded by grandparents who our main clientele for the cheese business at biggest drive to start producing it. - China just saw a (temporary) ban on some had to adapt their taste in order to satisfy their the moment. Also, the beaches! - What’s been your biggest disappointment soft cheeses and China generally seems wary cravings, even if it meant doing it by them since you moved here? of the pungent stuff. What was the worst re- selves. I prefer to look at life through that per action to your cheeses? spective instead of the usual expat mindset of- - “I can’t believe they don’t have this here!” So I The fact that you can’t just walk into any place pretty much am able to get plenty of satisfac and order a proper cheese sandwich is my As we work with fresh cheeses we don’t re tion in China, be it food or things to do.

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- eing of Chinese descent, I can totally report not only raised many eyebrows but cuts of meat in smaller portions however, is understand about how sensitive this- also severely inflamed Italian food aficio still reasonable. Opting for healthier methods topic is. In fact, I will probably lose all nados and experts. Apparently, persecuting of cooking such as grilling or steaming will my friends on Facebook and WeChat, pro prosciuttos is not to be taken lightly. also make a big difference. In a nutshell, vided I make it through the week alive first. According to the research report, bacon, 1. Ham, sausages, bacon, beef patties But, here it goes anyway. processedham and sausages meats in rank the samealongside category cigarettes as as- should be avoided if possible. Red meat is bad for you and processed as a major cause of cancer, placing cured and 2. Pork is considered red meat too. If Moremeat kills Food, you! More Fortune necessary, buying the lean cuts of meat would bestos, alcohol, arsenic and tobacco. reduce long term risks. The word ‘loin’ in the B - Here are the exciting findings from meat would probably be healthier e.g. pork WHO’s International Agency for Research on loin, sirloin etc. Asian cultures tend to view food as a celebra - Cancer (IARC) report: 3. Trim any overlying fats that you see tion of life and fortune. They are inextricably • There was enough evidence to rank pro before cooking. intertwined, like Mickey and Minnie. Both - cessed meat as group 1 carcinogens because 4. Try to balance your protein intake by entities need to exist to determine harmony - of a causal link with bowel cancer. consuming chicken, fish, beans or lentils. and balance in life. In fact, one is not consid • The IARC’s experts concluded that each 5. A bigger overall risk factor is still obe ered living, if we do not consume good food. - 50-gram (1.8-ounce) portion of processed sity and lack of exercise. Eating some meat Hence, in Asian culture, more food equals meat eaten daily increased the risk of colo with plenty of vegetables and fruits, coupled a better life and, by some warped ‘karma- - - rectal cancer by 18 percent. with four hours of exercise a week will lower voodoo’ magic, is supposed to lead to more • It places red meat in group 2A, as prob the risk of cancer and heart disease signifi good fortune. ‘Over-Ordering Leads To Overeating’ ably carcinogenic to humans. Eating red cantly. meat is also linked to pancreatic and prostate Dr. Adam Koh has over 20 years of clinical Howcancer. Does It Cause Cancer? experience and is currently working as a family If you’ve attended a Chinese wedding you’ll physician at Sing Health Medical. Open Mon-Fri have probably noticed that there’s enough - 9am-7pm, Sat-Sun food to feed a small Sudanese village, and - 9am-3pm; 2 Xiancun Processed meat contains preservatives, main probably half of Liberia. This age-old tradition, Lu, Tianhe District, ly nitrites, which get converted to nitrous ox rooted in eons of human evolution survives Guangzhou 广州市天河 ide. Under high heat, it releases acrylamide, a till this day. Giving food is regarded as a ‘godly’ 区冼村路2号 (020-3739 - carcinogen. trait in the human realm, and ‘eating more’ is Good Habits, Balance Holds the Key 2500, 020-3739 2566, not only polite, but a necessary and fundamen www.singhealth.asia) tal reciprocation of the giver’s love. - Meat, being a highly revered food group, So with this knowledge etched into the deep becomes the centerpiece of any banquet, usu recesses of your mind, make sure you give Whyally in Meat the form Is Bad of a roasted young pig or fowl. that makeshift roadside barbeque stall a miss, despite the tempting charred smell of the lamb kebabs over charcoal roasters. A balanced diet comprising of healthier A recent World Health Organization (WHO) 50 | GZ | JANUARY 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM EDUCATION | COMMUNITY WHAT MAKES A SCHOOL TRULY INTERNATIONAL? Four Tips for Finding the Best Place for Your Child to Learn By Lena Gidwani

Budget The 3 M’s: Multinational, Multilingual, to send them to a private international Multicultural - school?lanning on having a kid in China? Want International schools are a lifelong commit - ment. You cannot simply enroll your child in We live in a world that transcends boundaries, Well, here’s a reality check for you. - ents living in mainland China can spend as a school and then drag them out a year later so it’s worth ensuring that a school can instill Anecdotal research indicates that expat par because you can’t afford it. Sure, financial is the ‘3 M’s’ in them. In fact, one can sum it up - sues do occur unexpectedly, but unless you as international mindedness, and it is what much as half a million USD in fees alone if they - have spare cash around, don’t do it. It’s not fair the International Baccalaureate Organization send their children to a solid, reputable inter on either you or your child. You should have (IBO) claims sets them apart from other edu national curriculum school from early years to at least three years’ worth of annual fees lying cational programs. According to the IBO, “It P18. Add in bus services, uniforms, vacations, around per child. Don’t do it otherwise; you’ll is a philosophy that students will carry with insurance/medical care, after-school classes only be disadvantaging them. them through the rest of their lives.” Now that and just general expenses (iPads, anyone?), Transferability of Students’ Education Gutis some Instinct deep stuff. and the total cost of sending your third-culture - kid to such schools is close to USD1 million. And that doesn’t even include what you’ll As an expat family, your school is your commu spend when they go off to university. How’s - nity, and you must be sure that the program - Yes, indeed. The most important criteria of - that for a hole in your pocket, folks? of study is right for you for when you go back all is what you feel when you enter a school. Though many educational experts gener home. It is very easy to get taken in by beauti It’s an innate knowing, one that cannot be ex ally believe that TCK’s do not necessarily have ful buildings, good marketing and persuasive plained, but only felt. And at the end of the day, to attend international schools, most expat - promises of guaranteed admission to Harvard- what people say about a school or what the families still follow this trend. After all, who and Cambridge, but one needs to look beyond school is named means nothing – it’s what you doesn't want the best (and a sense of familiari that and ask yourself these important ques feel and what is behind the name that really ty) for their child when away from home? This tions: is this curriculum accepted back in my matters. After all, you know your child best, so begs a couple of very valid questions – what home country or my next destination(s)? Does trust yourself to make the right decision when is an international school, and what, exactly, this curriculum allow my child to seamlessly- it comes to choosing an international school. makes it international so as to command such transition? Am I equipping my child with high price tags? And how does one choose an transdisciplinary skills that can be used re international school, especially in China? gardless of where they are? Here's what we’ve gathered from speaking to fellow parents. WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | JANUARY 2018 | GZ | 51 CITY SCENES ‘Leap Forward 2018’ at Canton Tower Shenzhen White Collar Fight Night (Supported by ) (Supported by )

The ongoing event series hosted at Canton Tower, ‘Leap Forward 2018,’ December 9 saw White Collar Fight Night (WCFN) host its third event kicked off on December 16 with a Christmas lightingFirst Ray ceremony. of Sunshine Two in in Shenzhen, with nine bouts, a charity auction and almost 700 people concerts were open to the public – one featuring classical music and the in attendance. With cans of Wolf Beer in hand, spectators were on their other traditional Chinese music. An exhibition, feet and cheering for the eagerly anticipated fight between Michelle Yu 2018, started on January 1 and will end at the end of the month. and Lillian which ended, like most, in a TKO. The successful event raised RMB60,000 for One Foundation, which works to provide children’s healthcare and disaster relief management.

Bravo Craft Beer Bar Crawl Guangzhou SWIS Winter Celebration (Supported by ) (Supported by ) -

Bravo to the beer wizards at BravoThat's Brewing PRD Co. for organising the high On a beautiful sunny day in December, Shen Wai International School ly-anticipated ‘Bravo Craft Beer Bar Crawl Guangzhou,’ which was held (SWIS) PTA hosted its 2017 Winter Celebration, attended by many on December 16. Sponsored by , the pub crawl took Canton's parents, students, teachers, and guests from the Shenzhen community. beer lovers to five local craft beer bars to sample the best of the city’s Visitors enjoyed a Winter Market with beauty products and fluffy toys, small batch suds. while visits with Santa and fun activities kept the children entertained. The bouncy castle, of course, was a huge hit. With so many tasty foods, a delightful range of performers and a raffle draw that saw many guests take home prizes, it was a wonderful way to welcome winter in Shenzhen.

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AmCham South China hosted its annual winter ball on the evening of December 2, 2017 at LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou. Themed ‘wonderland,’ the party took place amid fairy tales, whimsical romance and glamorous costumes. The lucky draw was one of the event’s numerous highlights, offering prizes valued at over USD200,000, including round-trip flights, hotel presidential suites, luxury watches and fine wines, among others.

European Chamber Cup Football Tournament Shenzhen British Day (Supported by and ) (Supported by and )

For the first time in their five-year history, the European Chamber More than 2,500 guests and 60 vendors gathered at Mission Hills Sport - Cup Football Tournament was held for the benefit of three charities: - and Eco Park on November 25 to enjoy a day of amazing performances,- The Starlight Exceptional Child Rehabilitation Centre, Shenzhen Dogs fun games and delicious, traditional British foods. There were reproduc Protection Association and Cat Talker. With 16 teams competing pas tions of the London Eye and the River Thames, with a father-son bag sionately for the trophy cup, it came down to a hard-fought victory pipe duo to set the mood. The British Chamber of Commerce Guangdong for Five Star Sports, with teams from Lenovo and FC Baohu winning brought out their best for this annual day of heritage fun and we look second and third place. forward to next year’s festivities!

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- he choir of the British School of Oakwood Gold Arch Residence held an TLAS opened its third workplace at Guangzhou had one of their most suc appreciation party last month that saw GTland Plaza on December 15, on cessful Christmas seasons to date, around 200 residents enjoy a fun-filled- which occasion a total of 300 guests seeing over 240 students perform at some of evening. Family and friends gathered together were invited. The workplace is located on Guangzhou’s top venues, including five-star to dine and participate in festive games and ac the 41st floor of the building, Overseeing hotels and a grand finale at Taikoo Hui Shopping tivities prepared by the team at Oakwood. Huacheng Square and Guangzhou’s CBD. Mall. T A

- Organized by the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce, co-organ he International School of Nanshan Shenzhen (ISNS) successfully- ized by the Florentia Village, supported by the Italian Consulate marked its 15-year milestone as one of the leading international in Guangzhou and the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), the first schools in China this past month. In commemoration of the oc edition of ‘Natale, Christmas like in Italy!’ was successfully held in casion, ISNS held a formal ceremony on December 13, 2017 welcoming Florentia Village Foshan from December 8-10, with many Chinese and founding family members Dr. Francis Pang and Ms. Joyce Pang, Chinese international participants. government officials, VIP guests and families of the school. T

Country Far Away

ecember 14 saw a great number of he Christmas bazaar hosted by Bubble he film , directed participants enjoying themselves at Kingdom International Kindergarten by Gan Xiao’er from South China Trinity’s Christmas party. The bash - saw both students and their families Normal University, was nominated also saw various vendors supported by taking part in a meaningful event. Parents Internationalfor Best Picture, Film Best Festival Script, hosted Best Actor in Saipan in a on Trinity’s partners, as well as singing perfor from each class organized their own booths - Leading Role andCountry Best Score Far Away at the's leadingMarianas ac - mances presented by Trinity’s students, Nansha that sold a variety of objects ranging from International School and the Japanese Women’s handicrafts and Christmas decorations to sec December 6-8. Choir. ondhand children’s book and tasty edibles. tor, Ma Yue, won Best Actor in a Leading Role D54 | GZ | JANUARY 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM T Tat the film festival. OCTOBER FOOD, DRINK & EVENTS IN GUANGZHOU

Craft Beer in Nansha Sin City Dining P58 P60

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A CULTURED BEVERAGE Rio’s Bizarre New Yogurt-Vodka Drink By Matthew Bossons …

Rio alcopops are commonplace in South China, their bright, colorful cans as readily available in your local 7-11 or C-Store as Tsingtao and Heineken. And while most

If you think mixing ‘strong drink’ with bacterially fermented milk is a tad strange, Rio coolers offer drinkers you’re certainly not alone: we too found the idea repulsive – until we sampled a can for ourselves. a sweet, fruity flavor, We have to tip our hats to whoever is stirring the cauldron at Rio’s headquarters, as they have somehow managed to create the ‘White Russian’ of cheap convenience the popular boozy-pop store coolers. While few can say for certain, we’d bet that Jeff Bridges’ ‘The Dude,’ among others, would approve of this beverage. Here’s why: brand recently launched 1. It tastes good. an eclectic new taste: yes, but not too creamy. There’s sweetness, but it’s much more subtle than your The way this particular drink strikes the palate is difficult to describe. It’s creamy, ‘Rio Light, Yogurt Drink + homestandard in North Rio, Smirnoff America. Ice, or any other cooler. To sum up the flavor in one sentence: it’s like the milk candies you’ll find at the reception desk of just about any seniors’ Vodka.’ 2. You will feel cultured. Ha! Get it? Besides the microbiological culture that makes yogurt, you may also feel - ditional bright pink, green and orange Rio bottles. Yo-Rio (as we’ve affectionately dubbeda tiny bit the classier bevvy) just has holding a container the can: that it’s is morelargely aesthetically white, with pleasingbaby blue than trim the around tra the top and bottom. You probably won’t feel very cultured taking it to a party, but it’s

3.at Itleast pairs easy well on withthe eyes, breakfast just as .its boozy innards go easy on the palate.

and cheddar cheese, while malbecs work wonders with lamb. But which alcoholic drinkHefeweizens is best pairedgo with with goat yogurt cheese and and oats, seafood, scrambled stout goeseggs withand afoie fruit gras, salad? smoked The an goose- swer (unless you’re Canadian, #theCaesar): Rio Light, Yogurt Drink + Vodka. Naturally, the drink goes well with yogurt. Plus, with a creamy, sweet taste and 3 percent alcohol,

OCTOBER Thethe drink Dude makes(probably for) easy approves morning of the boozing. Yo-Rio, do you?

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THE SCANDALOUS SCOOP OLDIE BUT GOODIE We’re digging: Tap House

The soon-to-be-open Guu’s Cigar & Whiskey Lounge, a hangout worthy of Ron Burgundy and company; convenience store staple Rio stepping it up with a weird yet tasty yogurt-vodka blend; the arrival of Sure, Nansha District may be a bit of a haul but it lacks the creative twist we have come hanbaobao after try- ofMichelin Ginstar’s reviewers delicious in and Guangzhou affordable to craftsand - ing BB Bao’s fantastic Korean-style minced the city’s first Michelin Guide; the debut for example),Guangzhou but residents there is living a lot of in really the city’s cool porkto expect and kimchiof Guangzhou burg and M’eat’s black bun (page 65). shitmore out central there. areas Take (likeNansha Zhujiang Tin Hau New Palace, Town, burger. wiches, burgers and pizzas in the CBD for example, which is an impressive complex Tap House’s red brick, tobacco smoke- scented interior hosts a free-to-play pool referred to as ‘Goddess of the Sea.’ table, two electronic dart boards and a small dedicatedThere tois alsothe goddessNansha WetlandMazu, a deity Park: often a stage for live music (which, we are told, hap- We’re done with: man-made eco-destination that sees up to pens two or three times per month) – for 100,000 migratory birds visit each winter. those of our readers that require something Both are top-notch day trips and well worth - the hour-plus metro commute from the CBD. tainment. If you do decide to venture to more than booze and good banter for enter

have a recommended watering hole (because Nansha’sWe firmly almost-non-existent believe Tap House pub is scene,a cool Guangzhou’s southernmost district, we also hangout and it definitely fills a void in watching): Tap House. who spend their weekends getting inebriat- whoLocated doesn’t onwant Yuexiu to catch Binhai a buzz Yuecheng after bird Bar although it is fair to note that Guangzhouers Street (think watered-down and slightly underwhelming. depressing version of Party Pier), Tap House ed at Code Red will likely find the experience - is the best and perhaps only Western-style, Open 4pm-2am; 44 Yuexiu Binhai Yuecheng Bar ers – holy Batman, they’re bad; the closure Street, Nansha District 南沙区越秀滨海悦城酒吧街44 The flop of Mickey D’s latest themed burg craft beer-serving pub in Nanshan. A popular hangout for expats in the dis- 号 (3466 9470) - trict (likely due to the fact Tap House is the lishmentsof second floor(farewell dining for areas now, in13 many Factories); of theZhujiang closure New of TheTown’s Brew most Bar notable & Bistro’s estab area), Tap House offers over 20 draft beers, a Jianshe Liu Malu location, RIP. decentonly place selection that serves of cocktails nachos and in the mixed far-flung bev- vies. In the edibles department, the bar suc-

good’ pork ribs (RMB168), coated in a tangy BBQcessfully sauce executes that transports flavorful, you ‘finger to – lickin’er – some - where that isn’t Nansha. Tap’s ‘special’ house burger (RMB88), on the other hand, is nothing to write home

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Brewer’s Banter Har Gow Sister Dim Sum House

sticky rice with chicken in lotus leaf This month colleague that doesn’t already have wrap (RMB9), among others. we chat with lunchCraving plans? dim sumYou can’tbut can’t go yum find cha a Other popular goodies like tur- Rocky, a notable yourself. You can, however, have dim nip cake (RMB18) and chicken feet - sum delivered to your desk. (RMB24), as well as different congee er and craft sud Guangzhou brew Har Gow Sister, named after one varieties, are also availabe. of dim sum’s most renowned dishes, sees to it that your craving is satis- Price: RMB60 Onaficionado. requests … Good for: refreshing dim sum “I still remember dispatched from its seven branch Search: 虾饺妹 a group of cus- fied with an assortment of tidbits Available on: Meituan, Baidu, tomers asking From leek dumplings to egg tarts Dianping for hot pot at our torestaurants roast squab across and Guangzhou.beef balls, Har brewpub. We do Gow Sister’s offerings are abundant. not serve hot pot The menu, as shown on Meituan, at all.” popular orders, including har gow On bizarre drinks … “One of our loyal customers (RMB24,first lists foursome pieces) of the eateriesand leek most dump - always asks for raw eggs to mix into his stout. He be- lings (RMB3.5). lieves it is the perfect way to have dark beers.” A ‘single-person meal’ category then follows, displaying the famous On forgotten belongings … “Lots of cell phones have cha siu bao (RMB4.5) and lo mai gai, or, as literally translated, steamed to the public.” been forgotten, especially new models just launched

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SIN CITY DINING A Look at Dongguan’s Most Enticing Eateries Text and photos by Tristin Zhang

‘Manufacturing boomtown,’ ‘sin city’ and ‘sex capital’ were once bywords for China’s southern city of Dongguan, and that’s still

Riverhow many Delta. see The it 2014today. anti-vice Nestled rightcrackdown between on Guangzhouits roaring sex and industryShenzhen, has it’s not considered only curbed a ‘backyard’ the sex trade, for grownups but also hit in thelocal Pearl busi - nesses hard, causing collateral damage to the food and beverage scene. Dongguan’s ‘Virgin Hotel’ and the like may have been shut down, but its jiuba jie (bar street) and Western restaurants have survived nonetheless. This past month, we visited our neighbor- ing city to explore its resilient dining scene. Here’s what we have to report:

Hollywood Baby Too “Pole dancers starts 11:00pm …” announced a fluorescent board. This neon-lit bar has been entertaining its clientele for more or less 15 years. Open from 6pm till late into the night, Hollywood Baby years of Dongguan’s bar scene started with it. Too, adjoined By 9pm by on its a Friday sister restaurantnight, it’s still Hollywood very empty, Tapas, and claims the pole the be wild- hind us awaits company. Above us is a glass floor which apparently isn’t designed for girls in skirts to walk on. Or is it? Some might say this is where dreams go to to die and beer bellies come to grow. But, if you’re in Dongguan on a weekend and looking for a party, pop into Hollywood Baby Too.

Shop A1001, New World Garden, Dongcheng Zhi Lu, Dongcheng District, Dongguan 东莞市东城区东城支路新世界花园A1001

One for the Road The only traditional English pub in Dongguan – One for the Road – prides itself on being a “safe, family-friendly environment.” Between the playground next to its patio and the kid’s corner, it’s obvious why this establishment is a go-to hangout for expat families. Housed in a spacious, two-story establishment, One for the Road,

Mondays and darts tournament Tuesdays, while live music livens up the spacewhich onis a Friday minute’s evenings. walk from Martin’s Bakery, hosts a quiz night on The pub offers ten beers on tap, most of which are English craft beers such as Greene King’s IPA, Abbot Ale and East Coast IPA. Cocktail drinkers? Give the Alien Urine Sample (RMB35) a try. The taste of this green cocktail is unworldly: What do you want from a drink that’s called Alien Urine Sample? The menu, besides telling the story behind the pub’s name and featuring Xi Jinping having a Greene King IPA with David Cameron, boasts some local dishes and includes traditional English fare, such as pies and stews, as well as some Asian-flavor selections. Served by friendly waiters, the stout pie (RMB90), cooked namely in stout beer, is stuffed with cubed beef, onion, mushroom and herbs. Dinner and drinks at One for the Road costs about RMB200.

1/F, Bldg 2, IEO Dynatown, Dongcheng Dong Lu, Dongcheng District, Dongguan 东莞市东城区东城东路星河传说新天地2号楼首层 (0769-2203 0001)

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Martin’s Bakery Since its inception four years ago, Martin’s, recommended to us by a vet- eran Dongguan expat, has established itself as the one of the most reputed Western restaurants in town. The German eatery slash bakery, situated inside a vast residential complex that houses a medley of restaurants and bars, is not readily accessible. It took us a good ten minutes in the complex’s garden, and the aid of a mildly helpful security guard, to find Martin’s. hoagie packed with chicken, lettuce, onion, cucumber, cheddar and tomato – butWe the thoroughly beef dumpling enjoyed soup the (RMB50), chef’s sandwich small and (RMB85) overpriced, – a foot-long was a big disappointment. For a German restaurant, Martin’s menu is diverse: on top of your regu- even some Chinese edibles. Lunch for two costs roughly RMB200. lar pork knuckle, schnitzel and sausages, it also includes pasta, burgers and 1/F, Bldg 20, IEO Dynatown, Dongcheng Dong Lu, Dongcheng District, Dongguan 东莞市东城区东城东路星河传说新天地2号楼首层 (0769-2276 5885)

Xiabafang ( ) 下坝坊 A warren of alleys located by a canal, the neighborhood of Xiabafang is dotted with Tibetan-decor bars, live music pubs, coffee shops in wood houses and recently-renovated red-brick restaurants. This is where Dongguan’s Chinese bar-goers flock to on weekends, usually after 9pm as we are told. The Tree House here throws some intoxicating parties, while Qinghua Zuiyue ( ) earns its name for hosting some groovy Chinese bands. Businesses清花醉月 in Xiabafang aim to attract more visitors through the use of a tried-and-true concept: offering them a taste of the exotic in Dongguan. Walking the alleys, you might see a Himalayan bar, Guns ’n Roses cafe or a Monroe-themed bar. The only thing authentic at Xiabafang may be the food stands set up as night falls hawking local snacks and the chanting from a nearby monastery.

Xiabafang, Wanjiang District, Dongguan 东莞市万江区下坝坊

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espresso-based drinks, along with an interesting There’s no shortage of small, minimally deco- mix of specialty coffees, a few teas, smoothies

LOST IN LA however: a milky wash of a drink that we found arated stereotype. cafes in Nonetheless,downtown Guangzhou, each time a uniformly new insipid.and fresh juice. Avoid the black tea latte (RMB38) More Is Less establishmentglazed over in purefollowing white this paint. model It has opens become its doors, it never fails to draw the inevitable flow of By Tristin Zhang the patio sipping hot tea on a warm afternoon, dedicated female selfie connoisseurs incapable thoughThere’s the easily-disturbed no doubt that it’s type cozy might sitting find on it of resisting the perfect backdrop. Even for a place hard to relax at Lost in LA with the selfie-brigade like Lost in LA, which is located in distant Panyu, posing in every corner. business is essentially guaranteed. In the spread-out town of Dashi in Panyu, Price: RMB70 things tend towards big: big roads, tall trees, im- Who’s going: photo-addicted couples, well- mense seafood restaurants, the list goes on. Cafes dressed poodles are no exception. Lost in LA is a spacious estab- Good for: a leisurely afternoon lishment with two annexes flanking the main din- Nearest metro: Dashi (Exit C) 20-25 minutes ing area, and a nice outdoor patio to boot. It even contains a vintage Ford automobile: a gimmicky Tue-Sun, 11.30-2am; 39 Qiaoyi Yi Jie, Tianhe Bei Lu, prop for portraits. Tianhe District 天河区天河北路侨怡一街39号 (186-2071 Edibles are prepared in a detached kitchen 9898) across the street in the locally renowned Fisher’s Village restaurant. The refreshing smoked salmon salad (RMB48), sitting atop a big bowl of dry ice, comes smoking from the kitchen to our table. For snacks, there is the run-of-the-mill assortment of potato wedges, chips, chicken wings and nachos – all hovering around the RMB30 mark. More filling nom noms include croissant sandwiches with either tuna, bacon, scrambled eggs (RMB38) or smoked salmon (RMB48), as well as a few pasta selections. Listed on the drink menu are your regular

Now on its 13th edition, the 2017-18 Volvo Ocean Race is the event’s longest-ever, with the VOLVO 45,000-nautical-mile route covering “three times more southern ocean than previous editions,” according to an event media release. OCEAN RACE The eight-month race began in Alicante, Spain on October 22, 2017 and will visit Lisbon, Legendary Sailing Race

Gothenburg,Cape Town, Melbourne, before concluding Hong Kong, in The Guangzhou, Hague. Auckland,All seven Itajaí, teams Newport, are racing Cardiff identical and vessels, 31-Feb 5, 2018 the Volvo Ocean 65, meaning victory will ulti- Comes to Guangzhou Jan mately be determined by the skill and profession- alism of the teams. For the first time ever, the legendary Volvo Ocean the 2017-18 Volvo Ocean Race’s Nansha Marina stopover?So, what A whole can Guangzhouers lot, actually. expect during China stop during the 2017-18 circuit. Race is set to visit Guangzhou – the only mainland A welcome ceremony is currently planned for February 1 and interested individuals can Marina will officially open its doors to the public check out a number of fascinating exhibits at on JanuaryGuangzhou 31, while Stopover the seven Race participatingVillage at Nansha sailing teams are expected to arrive at the marina on leaves on February 5. February 1. GuangzhouThe ‘Dome’ Stopover is a globe-shaped Race Village moviebefore theaterthe fleet which will be held on February 3. that will offer race enthusiasts a 360-degree This all sound good? We haven’t even told Volvo Ocean Race sensory experience, while a you the best part yet: the event is free to attend. cross-section display of a Volvo Ocean 65 racing Volvo Ocean Race is about to arrive on yacht will give the public an understanding of the conditions Volvo Ocean Race participants live in witness this history making race with your own during the global oceanic marathon. eyes!Guangzhou’s doorstep – do yourself a favor and

accompanying five-day public program include Race Village, Nansha Marina, South Gangqian Road 5, Other highlights from Guangzhou’s race- sailing experiences, performances and live enter- Nansha, Guangzhou 广州市南沙区港前大道5号南沙游艇 tainment, interactive displays and an in-port race, 会 ( 3907 8888 )

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instead of tea. A fair amount of white pep- per is used in the dish, a clear indication of

Another standout menu item is the KamparTeochew curry influence. chicken bread (RMB55), which is prepared on site. Preparation takes about 30 minutes and, when the dish arrives at your table, a waitress will cut it open in the same manner one opens a pomelo. FEITUN On our visit the chicken was tender and the bread perfect for sopping up curry. The famous seafood laksa here allows diners to choose between noodles and rice CHARCOAL taurant delivers a Southeast Asian smack to vermicelli. Unfortunately, its taste is less im- the palate. pressive than its well-reputed counterpart at The restaurant, which is housed on GRILL the perished Pandan. Also worth a try are the Sumbal mussels (RMB36), fresh mussels smothered in Marshmallowsthe ground floor adorn of Royal each Hotel table, Guangzhou, ready to be an intoxicating hot sauce. barbecued.hosts dozens of charcoal grill laden tables. ( ) Other notable dishes include While the establishment does have Hainanese chicken rice (RMB36), one of sev- traditional printed menus, it also trendily of- A 肥豚·炭Singaporean Kick to 烧 the Palate eral contenders for the title of Singapore’s fers patrons a digital, WeChat-hosted menu, Text and photos by Tristin Zhang national dish; crab bee hoon (RMB158), a which is the recommended method of brows- vermicelli dish served with a whole crab; ing Feitun’s edible offerings and placing your and the popular, normally out-of-stock char- order. coaled durian (RMB50).

The Place The Food Feitun offers a palatable composite of The Vibe The bill of fare here includes the national Singaporean and Malaysian cuisines, with Feitun harbors an all-white décor and trendy dishes of Singapore and Malaysia, as well as Thai and Indonesian dishes thrown in for minimalist design that, on our visit anyway, a range of charcoal satay. good measure. In other words, this new res- seems to attract mostly female visitors. The much lauded, time-tested bak Dining here on a sunny afternoon is relaxing, kut teh (Hokkien dialect for ‘meat bone in part because there aren’t rowdy tables tea’, RMB38), introduced to Singapore and typical of Chinese restaurants. Malaysia in the 19th century by Chinese coolies, is a signature and must-try dish. Price: RMB100 It’s a piquant broth boiled with meaty pork Who’s going: lady groups, lonely men ribs, bones, garlic and a complex selection Good for: of herbs. Nearest metro: Tiyu Xi Lu (Exit A) 5 minutes The tea portion of the dish’s name food porn, zesty flavors refers to oolong tea usually served with the All week, 11.30am-3pm, 5.30-11pm (Mon- bak Fri); 11.30am-11pm (Sat-Sun). 1/F, Royal Hotel kut teh comes served with youtiao (a type of Guangzhou, 89 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District 天河区天河 Chinesemeal. Here cruller) the light-colored, and a sweet soyflavorful bean sauce 路89号广州皇家国际饭店首层 (3833 0562)

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GINSTAR Casual Dining on the Cheapap Text and photos by Matthew Bossons

Lu, but in all honesty, we don’t see it. The Place But enough about interior design and pop art Regulars at Ginstar’s Meilin Hai’an Garden loca- – let’s get down to what really matters. thechicken, bite we onions, expect jalapenos, from something mushrooms, with bacon,the term tion love the establishment for its reasonable ‘Southwest’mozza and cheddar in its name. cheeses. Kuang While does tasty, mention it lacks that prices and lounge-like interior. The same folks will undoubtedly be impressed by the chain’s The Food cheesy dough disc, which would be a welcome Many have come to expect hearty, delicious meals addition.ranch dressing may soon come drizzled over the from Ginstar at a fraction of the cost of compara- newest shop in Zhujiang New Town, which ble establishments. Those people won't be disap- boasts striking decor and offers city denizens yet pointed with this newest incarnation, although The Vibe anotherGorgeous comfortable wood paneling place to enjoyand stone reasonably tiles line the prices are slightly higher than in Meilin. With a vibe reminiscent of Vancouver-based priced burgers, pizzas and subs. Steak house quesadillas (RMB48) come casual dining chain Cactus Club Café, the interior of various celebrities, proprietor Kevin Kuang design is both relaxing and inviting. It’s the kind informsthe interior, us on soon our to visit. be joined by pop art portraits of establishment you could bring a date, your We had previously heard various murmur- fantasticstuffed with snack mozzarella and works cheese, wonders succulent with a beef, frothy ings around town that the new Ginstar rips off pintjalapenos, of craft peppers beer. Our and only onions. complaint The dish is that makes this a naturally), or your younger brother – welcoming, Mexican-inspired grub does not come with sour boozing buddies (for the RMB25 pints of Tiger, cream or salsa. the interior of a certain social hot spot on Huajiu Find yourself California dreamin’ during an eclectic and just classy enough for us casual folks. unrelenting evening shift at the training center? Price: RMB75 Then you, dear reader, are in need of a California Who’s going: budget conscious English cheesesteak sandwich (basically a Philly chees- teachers esteak with fresh vegetables). Composed of Good for: Australian Angus beef, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, Nearest metro: lettuce, peppers and onions set on an allegedly A1) 10 minutes strong cocktails, filling pub grub homemade bun, this submarine will cost you Zhujiang New Town (Exit RMB48. Open daily, 11.30am-2am; Shop 103, 1/F, Mingyue Brimming with potential but slightly miss- Building, 2 Huacheng Lu, Tianhe District天河区华成路2 号名悦大厦1楼103铺 (186-6559 0011) (RMB68), which comes topped with crispy ing the mark is the Southwest chicken pizza

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CAT LOUNGE Late Night Supurrstars By Lena Gidwani

hese days, if you want to make some- TApparently, cats make up some of the most viewedthing popular, content juston the put web. a cat And in it. felines, as it turns out, have also made Tianhe Bei Lu The bar is its centerpiece, and those out your bearings, you’re pushed into the meow once again. milling around it appear to have one of two center of the fray. Lights rain down like candy Say hello to Cat Lounge, clawing its way things in mind: getting sloshed, or getting from a piñata. Your senses are overwhelmed into the hearts of late-night partygoers who, sloshed. Really, it’s not hard to achieve given on the night we visit, appear to be running that Cat Lounge opens late and closes early - breather, a strange thing happens. amok in a playground that can only be safely in the morning that is. The décor falls into the and Aas familiar you’re about song comesto flee overthe scene the Void for a described as somewhat sweaty, crowded and more traditional category, with plush leather acoustics sound system and your soul begins sofas, mahogany tables and a wall of bottles to let itself free. Slowly but surely, the LEDs is cold and the vibes are hot, Cat Lounge is lined up for ogling at. come alive, and then there’s no turning back. herejust plain to promise old entertaining. some warm When encounters the weather and What makes the drinks at Cat Lounge All in all, Cat Lounge offers up a good funky moves. stand out? Quite frankly, very little. The time if you’re looking for a late night club to menu is run of the mill, and prices are the hit up and dance the night away. norm. You’ll pay RMB68 for a shot of Black Label with Coke or a gin and tonic. Bottles Price: RMB200 like Jagermeister start at RMB680, while Who’s going: night owls, dance-a-thon com- premium tipples like Grey Goose will set you petitors back RMB980. Good for: post-party mayhem Upon entering, you will be greeted by Opening Hours: Till 5.30am party people speaking a multitude of lan- Address: 163 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District, guages: French, Arabic, Russian, Angolan Portuguese, Spanish and more. Through the Nearest Metro: Linhe Xi (Exit D) 6 minutes Guangzhou Wed, Fri, Sat and holidays, 10pm-5.30am; 163 Tianhe theflashing sounds strobe of Hip lights, Hop, you’ll Afro catchbeats, a Latin glimpse and Bei Lu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 天河区天河北路 of those on the dance floor letting loose to 163号

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SKEWERZ Abra-Kebab-Ra Text and photos by Kheng Swe Lim

look familiar, the flavors are tweaked from their your carefree student days. The Place Levantine originals. Those looking for an authentic shawarma or baba ghanoush may be some- The Vibe sells: meat on a stick, roasted over a heat source. what disappointed. The restaurant has a casual feel, with the stand- YouIt should may thinkbe pretty that easythis isto nothing guess what new Skewerz in China. The end product tastes like a cross between ard ‘industrial minimalist’ look (AKA exposed After all, who hasn’t had a cumin-encrusted yang- Middle Eastern and Western. The lamb skewers overhead pipes) that pervades many eateries in rou chuanr by a roadside stall on a winter’s day, board (RMB95), consisting of lamb, mushrooms big-city China. The downstairs has a fast-food inhaling vehicle fumes while gnawing away? and peppers stuck on a sharp metal spike, style counter, with menu items and prices dis- had a decidedly British twist, being sprinkled played on backlit boards, and there is seating up- Here, you can find Lebanese-inspired wraps, sal- with rosemary and paired with a mint dip. The stairs. On a cool day, you may opt to sit outdoors ads, Skewerz,and familiar though, Western does comforts a bit more like than fries. that. Its grilled beef wrap (RMB58) lacked a distinctively Mediterranean flavor, with more vegetables than your wrap. In a small, but nice, touch, the sauces Bar and Bistro) makes it a convenient place for meat, while the falafel plate (68 RMB) came out cameand enjoy in tiny the gongfu breeze teacups: while chomping a subtle nod away to onthe nearbylocation office in Zhujiang workers New looking Town to (next grab to a slightlythe Brew somewhat dry. The steakhouse fries (RMB46) local culture. more indulgent bite over lunch. were perfectly done; fried to a golden color, These may not be the most authentic kebabs crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. and wraps in town. However, if you are in the We cannot fault the quality of the meat or the area, are tired of Chinese cuisine and/or want an The Food - undramatic meal, this place will suit you. Note that we mentioned ‘Lebanese-inspired,’ tial. No item ordered was dripping with grease, a not ‘Lebanese’ food. Although the form may commonvegetables, affliction and the of portion kebab sizesstalls werein the substan West. The general flavor profile comes across as somewhat Price: RMB 70 ‘lighter,’ perhaps as a concession to the Cantonese Who’s going: palete, and appropriate for those unwilling to tax Good for: meat-covered sticks, grab-and-go their digestive systems after overindulging at last dining hungry Zhujiang New Towners night’s Sichuan hotpot. Nearest metro: Wuyangcun (Exit B), 10 The menu also contained a selection of Western breakfast options, although we did not minutes sample them. minutes; Zhujiang New Town (Exit B1), 10 Overall, you will walk away satiated, though Open daily, 9am-11.30pm; 2 Huaxun Street, 107, still craving something that ‘hits the spot’ like the Shop 2 (Next to the Brew Bar and Bistro), Tianhe OCTOBER District 天河区华讯街2号107铺之二

kebab joints you may have frequented during

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The Borderless Wall Installation

China’s best-known kickboxing tournament, Glory of Heroes has staged a number of adrenaline-pumping bouts in the past. Having been hosted in six countries, it has seen some of the world’s most skilled fighters compete for gold and glory. Three matches will be staged at the tournament’s upcoming Guangzhou edition this month. Sat Jan 13, 7pm; RMB159-1,5889. Guangzhou University Town Sports Center, The wall on display at The Borderless Wall by Chinese artist Song Dong is very much 218 Neihuan Dong Lu, Guangzhou University Town, Panyu District 番禺区大学 material: made of recycled window frames and glass. Through it, audiences are 城内环东路218号广州大学城体育中心 (www.damai.cn) shown objects of daily life. But, the ‘walls’ that separate us as social individuals – be it our pride or prejudice – are intangible, binding us to a certain living space or social class. Through the wall, Song expects to see stories be told and exchanges be made. Ongoing until Mar 5 (closed Tuesdays), 9am-7pm; free. Fei Gallery, G/F, Estate Plaza, 5 Nonglin Xia Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区农林下路5号亿达大厦负一层扉艺廊 Future Life Handbook Exhibition

Intuition: Sino-German Contemporary Art Exhibition

Living in this era of information, we are often too busy with the here and now to look to the future. Future Life Handbook, curated by German artist Rachel Rits-Volloch, does exactly that. As the struggle between preserving history and rewriting it to fit a new script continues, how can we go about determining the real from the facsimile? And, if both our past and our present are continuously reimagined, how are we to forecast our futures? Universal to all of us living in A total of eight artists will exhibit their work during this two-month-long exhi- these mediated times, the ubiquity of questions is much of what brings us to- bition, jointly organized by the Consulate of Germany in Guangzhou and Art23 gether. In this first exhibition of Redtory Museum’s young artists program these Gallery. Exhibits vary from installation and video to sculpture and painting, all problems are probed and pondered. with a focus on contemporary art. Seminars and workshops will also be held Tue-Sun until May 27, 11am-7.30pm (Tue-Fri), 9.30am-7.30pm (Sat-Sun); free. alongside. Dec 12-Feb 28, 2-6.30pm; RMB20 (Free on Wed). Art23 Contemporary Art Gallery, Redtory museum of Contemporary Art, 128 Yuancun Si Henglu, Tianhe District 23 Qiming San Malu, Yuexiu District 越秀区启明三马路23号Art23当代艺术馆 (2813 0144) 天河区员村四横路128号红专厂当代艺术馆 (8557 4417)

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Taking as its subject the 17 socialist countries that dotted the globe during Setting the standard for modern, outrageous, in-your-face humor, The the Cold War, as well as the ‘red’ traces left behind in the wake of the Soviet Producers, a musical adaptation of American comedian and producer Mel Brooks’s namesake film, has garnered a record 12 Tony Awards, and at- Union’s collapse, this sweeping photography exhibition seeks to capture the tracted the attendance of a capacity audience night after night. Come to the ‘socialist form’ that has become a part of history. Travelling through Albania, Guangzhou Opera House and laugh a hearty laugh at this comical show where Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Poland and beyond, Chinese photographer a scheming producer and his mousy accountant aim to produce the biggest Liu Yuan tries to restore the historic image of these former socialist state flop on Broadway. through his inquiring lens. Thu-Sat Jan 4-16, 2.30p/8pm; RMB380-980. Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Daily until Feb 1, 9am-5pm; free. Xiaozhou Art Zone No.1 Exhibition Hall, 138 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Tianhe District 天河区珠江西路1号广州大剧院 (www.gzdjy.org, Xiaozhou Dong Lu, Haizhu District 海珠区小洲东路138号小洲艺术区No. 1展馆 3839 2888) win! We have a pair of tickets to this show to give away! Message our official WeChat account (ThatsGuangzhou) before Jan 3 with the subject ‘Producer’ and why you should win. Please include your full name and contact number.

Riverdance Tap Dance Swan Lake Ballet The Nutcracker by Guangzhou Ballet Ballet

Over the last 20 years, the Russian State Ballet Theater has remained one of the leading ballet companies in Russia, enjoying international acclaim. Its repertoire includes masterpieces of classical ballet as well as world-class specimens of modern dance choreography. With elaborate A theatrical show of traditional Irish dance and music, the renowned costumes, a vivid set and breath- Riverdance has been a global sensation for 21 years. Winning a Grammy and One of the world’s most popular taking stunts, the outfit will grace selling more than ten million copies, Riverdance has attracted celebrities like ballet acts, The Nutcracker by legend- audiences with a new edition of ary Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Madonna, Lady Gaga and the Beckhams, as well as 114 heads of state. Buy Swan Lake, promising a world-class Tchaikovsky, boasts magnificent stage your tickets now to see the “face of Irish dancing” while there’s still a small scenes, amusing storytelling and experience. emotional music, attracting audi- number left. Sat Jan 27, 8pm; RMB180-800. ences of all ages to go to the theater, Fri-Sat Feb 3-4, 7.30pm; RMB180-980. Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang Xi year after year. Don’t miss this oppor- Guangdong Performing Arts Center tunity to see the legend come to life. Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城珠江西路1号广州大剧院 Theater, 1229 Guangzhou Dadao Fri-Sat Jan 19-20, 7.30pm; RMB80-480. (www.gzdjy.org, 3839 2888) Zhong, Tianhe District 天河区广州大 Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Tianhe District 天河区珠江西路1号广道中1229号广东演艺中心剧院 (www. 州大剧院 (www.gzdjy.org, 3839 2888) damai.cn)

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Youth Music Culture Guangdong Music Festival

Music flows through the veins of Swiss singer and songwriter Bastian Baker. Armed with his guitar and a collection of folk songs, the musician saw notable success in 2011 with the release of his first album Tomorrow May Not Be Better. Since then, Baker has earned himself many an accolade, including five Swiss Music Awards, two platinum albums, a Swiss Award, MTV Europe Music Award and World Music Award. His China tour will see the singer visit Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen this month. This year’s Youth Music Culture Guangdong will be held at Xinghai Concert Hall and Thu Jan 11, 9-11pm; RMB80 presale, RMB100 at the door. T:union, 361-365 feature internationally renowned musicians and conductors, like Yoyo Ma and Michael Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Yuexiu District 越秀区广州大道中361-365号东方花苑 Stern, who will host public workshops, lectures, rehearsals and concerts. Ma will col- 1层凸空间 laborate with young musicians for the opening concert of the festival, a performance that is a must-see for classical music lovers. Thu Jan 11, 8pm; RMB100. Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu Distrit 越秀区二沙岛晴波路33号星海音乐厅 (www.concerthall.com.cn, Kotaro Oshio Fingerstyle Guitar 400 108 8808)

The Last of the Mohicans Concert

Alexandro Querevalú, who originally hails from Peru, will bring his rendition of 'The Japan’s Kotaro Oshio is Asia’s premier fingerstyle guitarist. Before his rise, no one in Last of the Mohicans' to Guangzhou this month. As an 18-year-old man he immigrated Japan (or Asia at large, for that matter) played guitar with such a unique array of tech- to Poland, where he began performing with native American instruments in traditional niques – like Oshio’s ‘nail attak’ style. His compositions blend graceful melody with an garments. A brilliant performer, Querevalú performs in a way that conveys emotions intense sense of rhythm. The prolific guitarist has released a total of 17 albums and shared by all man, that transcends skin color and social classes. His Canton perfor- seven DVDs. See Oshio live in Guangzhou this month. mance will include 16 programs. Wed Jan 24, 7-9.30pm; RMB350-880. No. 2- 8, Yangcheng Creative Industrial Wed Jan 17, 8pm; RMB100-330. Zhengjia Theatre, F/7, Grandview Mall, 228 Park, 309-315 Huangpu Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District 天河区黄埔大道中309-315 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District 天河区天河路228号正佳广场7楼正佳演艺剧院 (www. 号羊城创意产业园2-8号 damai.cn)

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Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra’s history spans over two centuries. Today, it’s one of the top orchestras in Hungary and boasts an extensive repertoire that it has performed in some of the world’s most prestigious music halls. Their Guangzhou concert will feature 11 classic pieces, including some of Johann Strauss’s renowned compositions, such as the ‘Blue Danube Waltz.’ Wed Jan 10, 8pm; RMB180-980. Guangdong Performing Arts Center Theater, 1229 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District 天河区广州大道中1229号广东演 Hailing from Haifeng city in eastern Guangdong, Wutiaoren sings in Teochew dialect, 艺中心剧院 (3720 6282) with lyrics that describe rural living. Having struggled to make a living in Guangzhou’s urban villages, the band present vivid and catchy tunes, such as ‘Canton Girl,’ about local life. The folk group is staging a performance this month at Mao Livehouse. Don’t miss out! Sat Jan 13, 8.30pm; RMB100 presale, RMB120 at the door, RMB450 VIP. Mao Foster the People Concert Livehouse, 1/F, Zhongzhou Trading Center, Huizhan Nan Wu Lu, Haizhu District 海珠区会展南五路中州交易中心1楼Mao Livehouse

American indie-pop quartet Foster the People came into being in the City of Angels in 2009. Since that time, they have risen to become one of the most popular bands in the world today. Foster the People grabbed global attention in 2010 with their smash hit ‘Pumped Up Kicks.’ The group’s musical style can be described as a unique blend of ‘80s synth-pop and ‘60s psychedelic pop and their lyrics often reflect societal problems. Sat Jan 20, 8pm; RMB380 presale, RMB580 at the door. Central Station, Bldg No. 2-8, Yangcheng Creative Industrial Park, 315 Huangpu Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District 天河区黄埔大道中315号羊城创意产业园2-8栋中央车站 (228.com.cn)

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Nega Digital Program Exhibition

LeanIn, founded by Facebook’s COO Sheryl Sandberg, is a NGO focused on offering women the ongoing In the wake of World Week of Italian inspiration and support needed to Cuisine, this photo exhibition will help them achieve their goals. This display images of ‘father of Italian month, LeanIn Guangzhou will be cuisine’ Pellegrino Marcello Artus’s hosting their third yearly conference, culinary masterpieces. The Consulate where 13 speakers from diverse General of Italy in Guangzhou and professional backgrounds will deliver Guangzhou Library are responsible speeches on the theme ‘No Limit.’ for bringing this mouthwatering ex- Sat Jan 6, 9am-6pm; RMB119-336. hibit to town! Conrad Guangzhou, 222 Xingmin Lu, Daily until Jan 16, 9am-9pm; free. With the steady onward march of technological advancement, digital and Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天 Guangzhou Library, 4 Zhujiang Dong electronic devices are making an increasingly deep impact on artistic creation. 河区珠江新城兴民路222号广州康莱德 Lu, Tianhe District 天河区珠江东路4 In recent years, there has been a tendency of new media to stand firmly at the 酒店 (www.huodongxing.com) 号广州图书馆 vanguard of contemporary art. The Nega Digital Program exhibition creates a four-dimensional experience that is a treat to both the eyes and ears alike. Featuring no less than 11 digital art programs and installations, it’s a perfect opportunity to experience the significant role that new media is playing in the art world of today. Daily until Feb 4, 10am; RMB80-138. 289 Creative Park, 289 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Yuexiu District 越秀区广州大道中289号289艺术创意园

TEDxZhujiang New Town TED Conference EDUCATION

Business and Economics Conference

This year’s edition of TEDxZhujiang New Town, on the theme of ‘City Future, On April 16 and 17, the British School of Guangzhou will host a business and City Now’, will be kicking off January 14 at the Grand Hyatt Guangzhou. It asks economics conference for teachers and students, run by world-renowned busi- eight speakers from different fields, ranging from manufacturing and com- ness author and chief examiner, Ian Marcouse. Having supervised the grading merce to sports and entertainment, to share their stories, viewpoints and ob- of over one million exam scripts, Marcouse will provide essential advice on servations of life in Guangzhou and the Pearl River Delta at large. Simultaneous improving skills in application, analysis and evaluation. translation from Chinese to English (or English to Chinese) will be provided. Early bird tickets end on Jan 12; RMB300 for students, RMB175 for teachers. Sun Jan 14, 1-6.30pm; RMB288-688. Grand Hyatt Guangzhou, 12 Zhujiang Xi Lu, British School of Guangzhou, 983-3 Tonghe Lu, Baiyun District 白云区南湖同和 Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城珠江西路12号广州富力君悦大路983-3 ([email protected]) 酒店 (www.huodongxing.com)

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Sheraton Qingyuan Lion Lake Resort Chimelong Panda Hotel to be ‘Hearing the World’ Tree Lighting 2017 Christmas Festivities at The Appreciation Party Launched in 2018 Ceremony Blue Energy of Hilton Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou On the afternoon of December 2, Guangzhou Chimelong Group is to Guangzhou Baiyun The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou wel- Sheraton Qingyuan Lion Lake Resort introduce another tour de force – Hilton Guangzhou Baiyun held its comed the holidays in style where invited over 20 media companies to Guangzhou Chimelong Panda Hotel. ‘Melody Wishes Hearing the World’ guests entered a wondrous world enjoy a unique Turkish afternoon As part of Chimelong Tourist Resort’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony on with themed decorative pieces. tea, in a collaboration with Mado, upgrade program, the Chimelong November 25 in the hotel lobby. A The festive fantasy debuted on a famous, 300-year-old ice cream Panda Hotel, along with Chimelong total of 200 guests participated. The November 25 and ran until the New brand that has earned a reputation Hotel and Panyu Xiangjiang Hotel, hotel has raised over RMB330,000 Year, featuring a selection of sweet all over the world with its unique will constitute the resort’s hotel for Fragrance Deaf Children of and savory specialties in each of the flavor. Later on, the party continued cluster, offering guests a range of Hearing and Speech Training Center. dining outlets of the hotel. with a cocktail reception, dinner and choices. a boat ride.

A Taste of Pure Dairy from Courtyard by Marriott Shunde California at Dairy Food Festival Longjiang Launched in Foshan Held at Asia International Hotel Courtyard by Marriott Shunde Extravagant Catering by LN Garden Hilton Huizhou Longmen Resort California Dairy Food Festival was Longjiang occupies a prime location Hotel at 2017 Fortune Global Forum Appoints Leslie Teo as General held from November 23 to December in the heart of Longjiang's commer- Manager 8 by Sky Café revolving restaurant cial center. It's a 15-minute drive to The evening of December 7 marked at Guangdong Asia International Guangdong International Furniture a new milestone in LN Garden Leslie Teo was appointed General Hotel which collaborated with the Exhibition Center, 44 kilometers to Hotel’s outside catering service, as Manager of Hilton Huizhou Longmen California Milk Advisory Board. Guangzhou South Railway Station the hotel successfully hosted a gala Resort. In his new capacity, he and 75 kilometers to Guangzhou dinner for the 2017 Fortune Global would oversee all daily operations Baiyun International Airport. Forum. The dinner was attended of Hilton's first-ever hot spring re- by more than 1,000 distinguished sort in China. Teo, originally from PROMOTIONS guests. Singapore, is no stranger to Hilton. He joined Hilton Huizhou Longmen Resort with The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou Oriental Club Delight at Mandarin a broad Presents Winter Getaway Package Oriental, Guangzhou background in hospital- The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou offers a Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou of- ity man- cozy room package for a memorable fers a fantastic package this winter. agement, holiday celebration with your family Book Club Delight package to enjoy including this winter. Guests who book at the special rates from RMB2,000 and ac- over 20 best available rate of RMB400 (plus commodation in a Club Room, use of years of service charge) can enjoy an abun- the exclusive Oriental Club Lounge, working dant buffet dinner and breakfast at transfer by Mercedes Benz E-Class experience Foods restaurant for two persons. limousine between airport or East Grand Hyatt Guangzhou Christmas in food and Advance reservation is required, and or South railway station and hotel, Lighting Ceremony beverage offer is subject to availability. discreet and efficient check-in and check-out by dedicated Club person- Together with TEDxZhujiang New and hotel The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, 3 Xing’an manage- Lu, Tianhe District 天河区兴安路3号广 nel, dining and spa credit and more. Town, Grand Hyatt Guangzhou Call 3808 8880 or visit mandarinori- ment. 州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店 (3813 6989) hosted its Christmas Lighting ental.com.cn for more information. Ceremony, which saw a total of over 1,000 attendees, including the team Sofitel’s Christmas Melody Spreads Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou, 389 of TEDxZhujiang New Town. On the Joy Around the World Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District 天河区天河路 389号广州文华东方酒店 (3808 8880) occasion, students from the British Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich resounds School of Guangzhou staged choir with festive music. Records and mu- and orchestra performances. sical instruments of all kinds adorned Spa Getaway at LN Garden Hotel, the Christmas tree in the Lobby. And Guangzhou more records have been used to Angsana Spa is an internationally create two ‘music trees’ and a gin- renowned spa brand that draws gerbread house as backdrop for sou- inspiration from the award-winning venir photos. The hotel’s talented pa- Banyan Tree Spa. At LN Garden tissier has created a special yule log Hotel, Guangzhou, treat yourself with five layers of different flavored and your loved ones at the Angsana chocolate representing AccorHotels’ spa by booking any of the suites 50-year milestone. between January 1 to December 31, prices starting from RMB1,588. With the package you get 60-minute body Atlantis Sanya Now Open for massage and 30-minute relaxation Bookings time at Angsana Spa (one person per room per night). For more informa- Unique entertainment destination tion, call 8333 8989 ext. 366 or email resort in Sanya, Atlantis Sanya, to [email protected]. launched their first guest bookings through a series of experiential LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou, 368 events in Chengdu and Guangzhou 越秀 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District introducing their most exceptional 区环市东路号广州花园酒店 368 (8333 room categories. The public is able 8989 ext. 366) to make direct bookings through the website: www.atlantissanya.cn.

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Celebrate New Year with You and Your Loved One at Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel

Spend a warm holiday with your beloveds at Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel. Delight yourselves on the beach, bask in the sunshine, experience the constant-temperature Hengqin Bay Water World, explore the fun-filled theme zones of Ocean Kingdom and immerse yourself in spectacular theatre show. For more information, call 0756-299 8888 or visit www.chimelong.com.

Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel, Fuxiang Bay, Hengqin New District, Zhuhai 珠海市横琴新区富翔湾长隆横琴湾酒店 (0756-299 8888, www.chimelong. com)

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dishes for this winter. trict, Guangzhou, China (Across the street Shop 401, 4/F, GTLand Winter Plaza, Zhuji- from IKEA) (3809 6330) FOOD & DRINK ang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新天河区林和中路 63 号东方宝泰购物广场首层（宜城高德置地冬广场4楼401室 (8398 0860) 家家居对面） 1920 Restaurant 1) 4/F, 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, HEALTH Yuexiu District; 2) Shops 67, 69, 72 & 76, Buongiorno 1) 3/F, Yi An Plaza, 33 Jianshe Slow Life An organic, health-conscious The Canton Place, Qingfeng Jie, Zhujiang Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8363 3587); 2) A7, Western restaurant that excels in Spanish All Smile - Dr. Lu Int'l Dental Clinic Rm Xincheng, Tianhe District (8388 1142); Shop Xinshijie Haoyuan Diyi Ju, 168 Dongcheng cuisine, Slow Life aims to be a place where 603-604, 6/F, Metro Plaza, 183 Tianhe Bei Lu MW01-03, 05, Central Zone, Mall of the Nan Lu, Dongguan (0769 2339 6499) guests can take a break from their busy (24-hour hotline: 8755 3380). Mon-Sat 9am- World, 89 Huacheng Dadao, Tianhe District 邦奴意大利餐厅 1) 越秀区建设六马路宜安广场 3 楼 ; schedules to visit with friends and fam- 6pm (other times by appointment) (8709 6033) 2) 东莞市东城南路 168 号新世界豪圆第一居 A7 号 ily over a feast of delicious fusion dishes. 大都会牙科，天河北路183号大都会广场六楼 1920 咖啡厅 1) 建设六马路一号前幢 4 楼 ; 2) 603-604 天河区珠江新城清风街 48 号广粤天地 67, 69, Shop 107, 1/F, Gaozhi Dasha, 120 Huangpu

72, 76 号铺 ; 3) 天河区花城大道 89 号花城汇 Element Fresh 1) Shop L302, TaiKoo Dadao Xi, Tianhe District MW01-03, 05 商铺 Hui, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 天河区黄埔大道西120号高志大厦首层107铺 (3788 Bellaire Medical Center 1)Rm 2202-2203, 8506); 2) G/F, 42 Qingfeng Jie, Zhujiang 7173, 3788 7172) Qiaoxin Kingold Century, 62 Jinsui Lu, Tianhe District ( 3736 2020/ 24-hr 3736 Aroma Bistro Shop 117, 1/F, Voka Street, Xincheng, Tianhe District (3828 8482) 460 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (185 Shami House 2/F, Zhao Qing Da Sha, 304 2110) 2) Rm 302D, Fuli Park, 28 Machang 新元素 , 1) 天河区天河路 383 号太古汇广场 L302 Huanshi Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (8355 0200 1416) 天河区天河北路460号沃凯街首层店 ; 2) 天河区珠江新城清风街 42 号首层 Lu (3891 0511/ 24-hr 152 1881 8990), Bel- 117铺 3012 / 8355 3091) laireclinic.com 莎米屋 , 越秀区环市中路 304号肇庆大厦 2 楼 1) Back of Yi’an Plaza, 贝利尔诊所，天河区珠江新城马场路富力公园28 Happy Monk 商业区302D Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 5597) ; 2) No. 109, 7Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Deron Dental 11/F, Ice Flower Hotel, 2 Xincheng, Tianhe District (3877 8679); 3) Tianhe Bei Lu (3886 4821,www.kaiyiyk.com) Outdoor Plaza, Happy Valley Mall, 36 Mach- 德隆齿科诊所，天河北路 2 号冰花酒店 11 层 ang Lu, Tianhe District (3832 5317) 1) 越秀区建设五马路宜安广场后门 ; 2) 天河区珠江 Dr. Sherily Xiao Master of Medicine. 20 新城兴盛路 7 号 109 号铺 ; 3) 天河区珠江新城马场 years TCM & Acupuncture & Massage & 路 36 号太阳新天地户外广场 Physiotherapy Experience.Only for appointment. Fu Lai Garden Shui Yin Zhi Jie Shui Hooley’s Irish Pub and Restaurant 1)101, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe Yin Road Yue Xiu District Guang Zhou. District (3886 2675); 2)Section 2, Yijia Yuan, （Tel: 137 1052 6617. E-mail: xiaoshuilan@ 7 Xingzhongdao, Zhongshan hotmail.com. L5, Zoo station, C exit) 1)爱尔兰西餐酒吧, 天河区珠江新城兴盛路8号101; 广州市越秀区水阴路水阴直街福莱花园 2) 中山市兴中道7号颐嘉苑2卡 Eur Am Medical & Dental Center 1/F, North Tower, Ocean Pearl Bldg, 19 Huali · · 3/F, 10 Xi- Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng (3758 5328, 24- In Side Out By Threedrops hr urgent care: 137 1041 3347, www. etianli, Lingnan Tiandi, Chancheng District, Bravo Shop 114-115, 6 Huajiu Lu, Zhuji- eurammedicalcenter.com) Foshan (0757-8203 1400, 189 885 25470) ang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江 Summer House Directly behind the 广州康辰医疗 , 珠江新城华利路 19 号远洋明珠大厦佛山市禅城区岭南天地协天里10号3楼 Marriage House, Xietian Li, Lingnan Tiandi, 新城华就路6号114-115铺 T 北座首层 Chancheng District, Foshan (133 9223 6374, www.summerhouse.com.cn) 佛山市禅城区岭 The Brew Sports Bar & Grill 1) Unit M9 Restaurant Lounge Shop 112, 9 Xing- Guangzhou I Born Women’s Hospital No.6 南天地协天里（嫁娶屋正后面）粤天地112-116号铺 Longkou Dong Lu, Tianhe District (2811 9-11, Huanan Country Garden, Panyu sheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3802 0171) 6375/185 2018 8335) Dadao (across the road from Chime- Sultan Restaurant Turkish BBQ 广州爱博恩妇产医院 , 天河区龙口东路 6 号 long Theme Park), Panyu District (3482 1) 1-3/F, 367 Huanshi Dong Lu, between 0401); 2) West Section, Bao Lin Yuan, McCawley’s Bar & Grill Shop 101, 16 Baiyun Hotel and Friendship Store, Yuexiu H&H Dental Center 1/F, Mingmen Build- Huaxun Jie, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, District (8349 4170, 8349 4171); 2) Shop ing, 4 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, District (3408 9549); 3) Shop 11-13, Tianhe District (3801 7000) 102 & 114, Zhonghai Jinghui Huating, 31 Tianhe District (3808 0700, 3808 0729; Yuhai Food Street, 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, 天河区珠江新城花城大道 16 号 101 铺 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, TianHe 24-hour hotline: 139 2516 2826; E-mail: hnh- Yuexiu District (8382 8299) H District(3801 5002) 1)苏坦土耳其烧烤餐厅, 越 [email protected]) 1) 番禺区番禺大道华南碧桂园碧华商业2街9-11 秀区环市东路367号1-3楼(白云宾馆与友谊商店夹 H&H 牙科中心（嘉茜医疗门诊 ), 天河区珠江新城花号; 2) 天河区珠江新城华讯街保林苑西区加拿大布 Oggi Pizzeria 1) Shop 119, 8 Xingsheng Lu, 位处); 2)广州市天河区珠江新城兴盛路31号中海璟城大道 4 号名门大厦正门首层鲁咖啡馆, 近发展中心; 3) 越秀区建设六马路誉海 Tianhe District (3805 1282); 4) 1 Tianlun 晖华庭二期商铺102 & 114 食街11-13号铺 Garden, Jianshe 4 Lu,Yuexiu District (8356 1196) www.oggirestaurant.com The Tavern Sports Bar Traditional Eng- The Eating Table With seats for more than 卡布里西餐厅 1) 天河区兴盛路 8 号 119 铺 ; 2) 越秀 lish style bar that fosters a cosy intimate 200 diners to explore gastronomy at a less 区建设四马路天伦花园首层 atmosphere. Both Taverns offer an exten- frenetic pace, The Eating Table's warm, sive menu of Western favorites and dif- alluring design enlivens the senses. The ferent theme nights throughout the whole owner, who spent years in Melbourne, has Paulaner Bräuhaus L307, 3/F, TaiKoo Hui, week. 1) Poly 108, 6 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang ensured that the food delivers to both local 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (2808 6333) Xincheng, Tianhe District (8550 3038); 2) and foreign palates. Enjoy a gratifying meal, 宝莱纳 , 天河区天河路 383 号太古汇广场 L307 On the right side of the Huanan Country with a menu that boasts a wide range of appetizers, soups, pastas and both meaty Garden, Yingbin Lu, Panyu District (3482 and marine-filled mains. On the occasion of Rebel Rebel 42 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe Dis- 4882, www.tavernchina.com) The Eating Table's 2-year anniversary this 致盛 1) 天河区珠江新城华就路 6 号保利 108 公馆 ; trict (8520 1579) 天河区体育东路42号 2) 番禺区迎宾路华南碧桂园大门右侧 past October, Michelin-starred chef Michel Portos has crafted a series of appetizing Ricci Creative Eats Shop 015B, G/F, Popark Mall, No.63 Linhe Zhong Road, Tianhe Dis-

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Sun 9am-3pm, Tel:3739 2500 Open Every Day 创意园C2-2 gd.cn) 广州新宁门诊，天河区珠江新城冼村路 2 号印度尼西亚领事馆，流花路 120 号东方宾馆西座 2 The British School of Guangzhou 983-3 楼 1201-1223 室 United Family Guangzhou Clinic Tonghe Lu, Baiyun District (8709 4788) 广州 CONSULATES 1/F, Annex Bldg, PICC Bldg, 301 Guang- 英国学校, 白云区同和路983-3 Israel 19/F, Development Center, 3 Linjiang zhou Dadao Zhong (4008 919 191, 24-hr Argentina 2405, Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe Dadao, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District urgent care: 8710 6060) Trinity International Kindergarten 663 Lu, Tianhe District (3888 0328, cguan@ (8513 0509) 广州越秀和睦家门诊部, 广州大道 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang New Town, mrecic.gov.ar) 以色列领事馆，天河区珠江新城临江大道 3 号发中301号人保大厦南塔副楼首层 Tianhe District (8558 3287) 圣心国际幼稚园, 阿根廷共和国领事馆 , 天河区天河路 208 号粤海天展中心 19 楼 . 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Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Aries 12.22~1.20 1.21~2.19 2.20~3.20 3.21~4.20

The planets have aligned to spell: It’s not a good month to sign any You will drop another iPhone into The random you made out with on ‘YOLO.’ Whenever somebody contracts or make any commitments the Pearl River – the second in two NYE will turn out to be either the love questions you, utter YOLO or, other than the one to your new ayi. months. But who’s counting, amirite of your life – or your worst enemy. If alternatively, say yes to everything. Communicate only via cat stickers and Pisces? Hot tip: zip your pockets up the party you attended on December Suns Club on a Monday night? YOLO. emojis, and always alternate between for once and maybe buy a Samsung. 31 was in Party Pier, the latter is A black taxi charges you 100 kuai the two with each reply. more likely. from Taojin to Dongshankou? Yes.

Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo 4.21~5.21 5.22~6.21 6.22~7.22 7.23~8.23

Beware of unwanted visitors from Your chatty nature is usually a hit That new bike you bought is one of Your star, the sun, is not out, so your past. To avoid detection, wear an with taxi drivers who want to practice those recycled stolen ones. Keep it. put those guns away and put on a elaborate wig during daylight hours their English, but dial it back this Buy an expensive bike lock off Taobao goddamn jacket for once. There are and affect a heavy Canto drawl. month. Nobody cares you went to Bali and feel anxious every time you plenty of attention-grabbing coats Livestream your antics under the over the break and ‘found yourself.’ hear the song ‘What Goes Around for sale at Sanyuanli. Beware of … name ‘Wiggy,’ but quit after nobody Comes Around’ by Justin Timberlake. buttons and mirrors. sends you any virtual gifts.

Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius 8.24~9.23 9.24~10.23 10.24~11.22 11.23~12.21

That perfect-looking person on Tinder You can’t decide on a New Year Start the New Year off with a bang. The reason you can’t find a new actually lives in a Xiancun squat full of resolution, so let the stars make one But, like, don’t light fireworks within job is because you keep getting mushrooms (not that kind). Swipe left for you: Spend three-quarters of Zhujiang New Town, because you will embarrassingly drunk while – you’ll know who it is. During the full your salary on organic produce from get arrested. It’s illegal. RSVP to all “networking” at InterNations events. moon, eat only round-shaped foods, your local farmer’s market that will invites, get invited to party’s WeChat Sign up to a job site instead. Overstate like roujiamo or pizza. eventually rot in your fridge. group, and then cancel one day in your Chinese-speaking abilities when advance. asked.

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