May 2015

FOCUS ON MILANO EXPO 2015 Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life

PAPER MAGAZINE May 2015 CONTENTS

10 04 city window 05 diary 09 arts & events 10 cover story With the theme "Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life", the Milano Expo 2015 opens this month in Italy. Explore the highlights! 14 fortune 16 16 jetsetter 28 star chef Milan is famous for its couture, 30 cru cuisine, churches...discover its multi- faceted charms. 32 cheers 18 eureka 33 cotchin 20 auto 34 supremos 22 muse The Consul General of Italy in Guangzhou, Laura Egoli, dazzles with 23 fighting fit her dignity, diplomacy, intelligence and loads of charisma. 24 athlete 36 out n about 26 yummy 37 living 38 destination 40 bulletin

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Chief Operating Officer: Marketing Manager: LC Chau Ambro Chow, Rita Shi Director: Marketing Executive: Italiana Granni Purple Liu, Mark Liu Consulting Director: Designers: Allan Au Hrioly, W.A Editing Consultant: Publication Co-coordinator: May Guan Nana Cheung Editor in Chief: Photographer: Diane Fermin Roeder Leona, Rita Guest Editor: Contributors: Ben Chu Allan CW Au, Brad Phillips, Dr. Clive Fermin, Financial Controller: GiGi Chik, John Chu, Lena Liu, Ria Joo, Ronda Takuto Chua, Roy Moorfield, Steve Tremblay, Yuyao.K. Marketing Director: Shirley Xie Mazeaud 4 PAPER MAGAZINE city window Buskers Bask in Relief Shenzhen has standardized the management of street performers since early April, with buskes being asked to draw lots for their slotted performing times and spots along the streets surrounding the Central Book Mall.

Wrong Turn After scamming his own friends and relatives and amassing an astounding RMB 37 million, Mr. Huang, a “post-80s generation youth” from Xinhui, Guangdong, was chased by his victims, took a wrong turn and inadvertently ended up in a local police station. Yes, karma can bite you in the ass, indeed!

Feet-Washing Bucket Challenge, Anyone? The senior management team of an IT company in Guangzhou's Tianhe Software Park came up with the marvelous idea of washing the feet of junior employees who had achieved the best monthly performance, followed by a challenge issued on Weibo selecting 3 other companies to either do the same and post photos as proof or give a bonus worth at least RMB 588 yuan to their own deserving staff. Hmm, copycats, anyone?

Must-have Uniform The latest pop-culture curiosity at the V&A Museum in London? No other than the a composite of Shenzhen’s middle school uniforms, unpopular among its wearers but selected by museum curators as a symbol of “pragmatism and comfort”.

New City Window The Hu Men Gang Harbour Group has signed a strategic cooperation protocol with Monda Group in Dongguan, in which the first-ever cross-border portside O2O E-commerce trading platform was established.

I Kissed A Girl The hit Chinese reality TV show “Take Me Out” has spawned a “Take Me Out on Campus” blind-date campaign. Launched by students of Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, the campaign had an unexpected happy ending, that of a lesbian couple finding romance instead. Sorry, boys!

Wow, WOWO! At Shenzhen Nanshan Ke Xing Science & Conference Center, a pair of interactive virtual massage gloves invented for long-distance couples was introduced to an assembly of tech start-ups. And, boy, did it wow!

Shaken, Not Stirred A miniscule earthquake, measuring 1.9 on the Richter scale, shook Guangzhou’s Huadu District recently - most residents didn’t even stir from their slumber. Everwise Wine Pink Party @ The Langham Place, Guangzhou

European Chamber Carnival Gala Dinner 2015 @ Sofitel Sunrich Guangzhou W Hotels celebrates Rock The Empire – The International Premiere of W Beijing, Chang’an photos from W Beijing Chang'an & Instagram #RockTheEmpire

Accademia Italiana della Cucina Dinner @ Buongiorno Restaurant

2015 Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe Thank You Party photos from Nike & Instagram #WeRunGZ arts & events PAPER MAGAZINE 9 Le French May Final Fantasie: Benyamin Nuss Piano Recital Established in 1993, Le French May has grown to Born in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, Mr. Nuss began playing the piano at age 6 in become one of the largest cultural events in Asia. With 1995 and was taught and supported by his then teacher Viktor Langemann. Recently, more than 120 programmes presented across two Mr. Nuss performed Gershwin´s “Concert months, it has become an iconic part of Hong Kong’s For Piano in F” with the Deutsche Radio cultural scene, attracting approximately 2 million Philharmonie - Saarbrücken, Rhapsody In visitors each year. Blue, and Ravel´s Piano Concerto Nr.2 with the WDR Rundfunk Orchester. Event Date: Friday to Tuesday, 1 May to 30 June 2015 Time: Various times Event Date: Sunday, 10 May 2015 Venue: Various venues Time: 3 pm For tickets, visit http://www.frenchmay.com or call (+852) 3752 9965 Venue: Experimental Theatre, Guangzhou Opera House Ticket price: RMB 80, 180, 280 For tickets, visit http://gzdjy.org The 26th Macao Arts Festival The Festival will present 30 fantastic performances and art exhibitions, totalling over 100 activities, including the festival Ghost, The Musical outreach programme. Themed “Encounter”, Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Film of 1990, GHOST, starring the late the 26th MAF seeks to transcend the Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore, is one of the biggest grossing films of all time. boundaries of art and allow different Adapted for the stage by Bruce Joel Rubin, the production opened in Manchester mediums of the arts to converse then London in 2011, on Broadway in 2012 with two touring productions in the UK and North America in 2013. Performed in Event Date: Friday to Sunday, 1 May to 31 May 2015 Time: Various times English with Chinese subtitles. Venue: Various venues Event Date: Friday to Friday, 15 to 22 May 2015 For tickets, visit http://www.icm.gov.mo/fam/26/en/ or Time: 8 pm (15, 16 & 22 May) call (+853) 2855 5555 Venue: Shenzhen Poly Theatre Ticket price: RMB 280, 380, 580, 680, 880, 980 For tickets, call (+86 755) 86371698

Camerata Salzburg Concert Bernhard Paumgartner founded the ensemble in 1952 as the Camerata Academica des Mozarteums Salzburg, comprising his fellow teachers and students from the Mozarteum. The Camerata Salzburg has made commercial recordings for such labels as Decca, Warner Classics and Sony Classical. Affordable Art Fair Event Date: Wednesday, 6 May 2015 Time:8 pm Hong Kong Venue: Shenzhen Concert Hall Emerging artists' works hang alongside Ticket price: RMB 100, 180, 280, 480, 680, 880, 1080, 1280 some of the biggest household names, all For tickets, visit http://en.damai.cn/ under one roof, and all between HK $1,000 and HK $100,000, with a special curated “Under $10,000 Wall.”

Event Date: Friday to Sunday, 22 to 24 May 2015 Venue: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre For tickets, call (+852) 3579 4777 Guangzhou Opera House 5th Anniversary Event:

Starry Opera Gala th To celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Guangzhou Opera House, the Starry Opera The 4 European Chamber Cup Football Tournament Gala features the dazzling mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanca, the legendary soprano The 4th European Chamber Cup Football Tournament kicks off - an excellent Sumi Jo, talent-on-the-rise tenor Adam Diegel and opportunity for all our member and non-member companies to join as a team the distinguished Italian bass Riccardo Zanellato., building activity and celebrate an annual reunion of all competitive teams who also performing 18 selections from 13 prominent Italian and are friends! French operas. Event Date: Saturday, 23 May 2015 Conductor: Gianluca Marciano Venue: South of No. 1 Yucai Road, Shekou, Nanshan District Orchestra: Macau Orchestra Shenzhen Time: 8 am to 4:20 pm Event Date: Friday & Saturday, 8 & 9 May 2015 Fees: Members: 6,000 RMB / 6,300 Time: 8 pm RMB | Non Members: 12,000 RMB Venue: Opera Hall, Guangzhou Opera House /12,300 RMB Ticket price: RMB 180, 280, 480, 680, 880, 1280, 1680 To register, call (+86 755) 8635 0920 For tickets, visit http://gzdjy.org

Guangzhou Opera House 5th Anniversary Event: Tribute to Ray Charles - Jazz Orchestra of the Jump (Comic Martial Arts Performance) Jump is a highly popular Korean comedic theatrical performance involving martial Concertgebouw with soloist Madeline Bell arts, acrobatics, and dance moves.The plot involves a Korean family in Seoul preparing The members of The Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw (JOC) are the current most for a suitor for the daughter's hand. The suitor is a meek young man except when talented jazz musicians in The Netherlands. Paying tribute to Jazz legend, Ray Charles, his glasses are removed. Thereupon, Madeline Bell is an American soul singer, who became famous as a performer in the he is transformed into a martial arts UK during the 1960s, having arrived from power-house. the US in the gospel show Black Nativity Event Date: Saturday, 30 May 2015 in 1962, with vocal group the Bradford Venue: Shenzhen Poly Theatre Singers. Time: 8 pm Tickets: RMB 180, 280, 380, 480 Event Date: Sunday, 10 May 2015 For tickets, call (+86 755) 86371698 Time: 8 pm Venue: Opera Hall, Guangzhou Opera House Ticket price: RMB 80, 180, 280, 380, 480, 680 For tickets, visit http://gzdjy.org 10 PAPER MAGAZINE cover story

FOCUS ON MILANO EXPO 2015: “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life”

This year, Milan, Italy is proudly showing off its best face to the world by hosting the Milano Expo 2015 from May 1 to October 31. Bearing the theme, “Feeding The Planet, Energy for Life”, over this six-month period, Milan will become a global showcase, with more than 140 participating countries and international organizations, representing 94% of the world’s population, in offering concrete answers to a vital need: providing healthy, safe and sufficient food for everyone, while respecting the Planet. In addition to the exhibitor nations, the Expo expects to welcome over 20 million visitors (including 1 million guests from China alone) to its 1.1 million square meters of exhibition area. Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life Universal Exhibitions (World Expos or World Fairs) are major international events taking place once in every five years.

“Is it possible to provide healthy, sufficient and sustainable food for the entire humanity?” In a world where one out of eight people (870 million) are starving, 12% of the population is obese and almost 800 million people do not have access to clean drinking water, addressing the problems and potential solutions to improve global access to sustainable nutrition is the strategic goal of the international Expo Milano 2015 community.

The aim of Expo Milano 2015 is to prioritize the immaterial legacies of the Universal Exposition, leaving behind not a heritage of imposing architecture, but guidelines and shared paths to tackle the challenges of the next millennium: to ensure every single person the right to sufficient, healthy and safe nutrition, to guarantee environmental, social and economic sustainability of the food industry, and to protect food taste and culture.

Participating Countries, together with international organizations and private companies will have to propose specific and real solutions. Discussion on the theme, from economic, scientific, cultural and social viewpoints, will bring together skills and competences from around the world, through close collaboration with the United Nations, by taking advantage of the fact that the event coincides with the Millennium Development Goals target year. The results of this cooperation will draft the intangible legacy of Expo Milano 2015. 12 PAPER MAGAZINE cover story

The Exhibition Site The visitors will be at the centre of the exhibition. Their 'engagement' represents the heart of the entire event. The visit should rouse interest, reflection, knowledge and awareness.

The Exhibition Site has been planned around the concept of a ‘landscape’ with the aim of constructing a space that meets human needs but is still in total harmony with nature. All the Self-Built National Pavilions will face onto the Decumano - i.e. the main avenue - showcasing their food, production, technology and innovation excellence: a kilometer-long rhythmic walk.

Expo 2015 will also launch the Clusters: an innovative way to participate that gathers Countries along 6 specific food chains (Coffee, Rice, Cocoa, Spices, Fruit and vegetables, cereals and tubers) and 3 identity issues (Bio-Med, Agriculture and Nutrition in arid zones, Islands, Sea and Food). The Exhibition Spaces dedicated to Italy will convey the theme through Italian food, nutrition, health and well-being excellence.

The Site, designed as an island, is surrounded by a canal containing one of the founding parts of this “unique landscape”: water. The other landmarks of the Site are:

• The Open Air Theatre, hosting up to 11,000 people for open-air concerts, theatre performances and official ceremonies;

• the Piazza d’Acqua, fed by the canal: a water basin surrounded by steps for some 3,000 seated audiences hosting up to 20,000 people for magic fountain shows, fireworks, concerts and performances on floating platforms and stages;

• the Expo Centre: an auditorium for 1,500 people (the southern block), the performance area (the central block), and the offices building (the northern block).

Five Thematic Areas explore the Expo theme via exhibition routes, art installations and attractions:

• the Pavilion Zero: developed with the support of the United Nations;

• the Biodiversity Park: a huge 14,000-sq-m garden in the Exhibition Site mirroring the variety of life in a magnificent landscape;

• the Future Food District: developed in collaboration with MIT, it is designed to allow visitors to understand how conservation, distribution, purchase and consumption of food will evolve in the future;

• the Children’s Park: offering services for families, entertainment and education;

• the Food in Art space (situated at the Triennale exhibition centre in Milan), showing that art has always represented food and culture, anywhere at any time.

• Civil society will be hosted in the Cascina Triulza, an existing farm part of Milan’s historical, archaeological and environmental heritage.

The site will come to life also at evenings with many events, through the “Expo by Night” program. Chinese Presence in Milano Expo 2015 Indeed, the Chinese presence and support for the 2015 Milan Expo is significant and substantial - with a total of three pavilions in exhibition: the official Chinese national Pavilion, the Vanke Pavilion and the China Corporate United Pavilion (CCUP). The Chinese Pavilion is the second largest national pavilion, following Germany.

Eight Chinese provinces and cities will organize initiatives at Milan Expo, for example, there will be a Guangdong Week organized by Guangdong CCPIT on October 15 to 19, 2015. Visa Facilities for Chinese Visitors In order to favor the largest participation of visitors to the EXPO, the Italian Embassy in China along with Italian Consulates General in Guangzhou, Shanghai and Chongqing are implementing an effective policy for quick and easy release of visas.

First, the network has been strengthened, with a new Consulate General in Chongqing opening last year and increasing the labor force at the visa office by 45% for the whole period of the EXPO.

Second, the visa application process can now be completed in 36 hours as recommended by Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi during his visit in China in June 2014.

Third, since June 2014, Chinese citizens can apply for a visa to any Italian Consulate in China without being restricted by their resident certificate (Hukou). So, if you live in Fujian Province, you can apply to the Consulate General in Shanghai which is closer than Guangzhou to Fujian Province.

Lastly, the list of documents needed for visa application has been simplified. For a tourist visa, only four basic documents are required: hotel and flight booking, bank statement of the last 3 months, medical insurance for the tperiod of travel, and letter of employment. The Consulate General of Italy in Guangzhou and Milano Expo 2015 The Consulate General of Italy in Guangzhou has organized a series of exhibitions and arranged three Expo Roadshow stages in Southern China, namely in Changsha, Fuzhou and Guangzhou. The final stage of the Expo roadshow in Guangzhou was a great success, held in December 2014 at the gorgeous Flower Square, which allowed local people to have an Expo preview.

In 2015, the Italian Cultural Festival takes place in April and May in Guangzhou Teemall, where the Expo Milano will be presented. In June, the Expo Milano will be the highlight of Italian National Day celebrations. The Italian Consulate General also continues to cooperate with local travel agencies in promoting trips related to the event, and in assisting local authorities in organizing seminars and business meetings during the Expo.

Paper magazine would like to thank the Italian Consulate General in Guangzhou, most especially Consul General Laura Egoli, for assistance in providing information about Milano Expo 2015. 14 PAPER MAGAZINE fortune

No More Surprises China Moves toas Formalize Tax Legislative Process Contributed by Steven Elsinga, Dezan Shira & Associates

s is customary every year in early March, the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference hold their annual meetings. Colloquially known as the A“Lianghui” or “The Two Meetings,” these two sessions are often used to introduce major legislative changes. This year’s meeting session saw the first amendment of the Legislation Law, a law first enacted in 2000 to introduce a formal procedure for enacting new laws.

One of the key changes in the Legislative Law is that it now states that any introduction of new taxes, the setting or changing of tax rates and the regulation of tax collection must be enacted in a law promulgated by the National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s main legislative body.

The notion that tax law should be enacted by the NPC is not new. China’s constitution states that tax laws need to be enacted in a formal law, and the 2000 Legislative Law also said, in somewhat broader terms, that “the basic system concerning tax collection” can only be regulated through a formal law.

However, in 1984 the State Council (China’s highest executive organ) was authorized by the NPC to introduce business-related taxes by issuing provisionary regulations. This was done to speed up the legislative process during the early stages of China’s economic reform. These provisionary regulations can be issued much faster than a formal law enacted by the NPC. While granting the government a great degree of flexibility as China’s economy developed and matured, the need arose to have governance based more on the rule of law. To reduce legal uncertainty and increase transparency, the resolution authorizing the State Council to create provisional tax regulations was repealed in 2009. Of the 18 taxes presently in force, only three are formally enacted by the NPC; being the Individual Income Tax, the Corporate Income Tax and the Vehicle and Vessel Tax. The remaining taxes, including VAT, business tax and customs duties are provisionary regulations.

Following the amendment of the Legislative Law, the Legislative Affairs Commission of the NPC released a policy statement outlining how the principle that tax stipulations need to have their basis in a formal law will be implemented.

New taxes, changes in tax rate or other tax-related stipulations will no longer be enacted through State Council regulations. The existing tax regulations will now be converted into formal laws, with the full reform planned to be completed by 2020.

What Does This Mean for Foreign Investors? The formal enactment of a law by the NPC follows a set procedure that is more involving and sophisticated than State Council regulations, which are of a lower order. For example, once a draft law is put on the agenda of the NPC’s Standing Committee, it needs to be made public. After it has been made public, the general public must have at least 30 days to offer suggestions on the draft bill. This requirement does not apply to State Council regulations.

With tax-related stipulations now required to be introduced through the formal legislative process, foreign investors can expect to know much sooner in advance when tax law is being amended, or when new taxes are introduced. This enables companies to form a better idea of their tax liability, and facilitates tax planning. The reform is an important step towards more legal certainty and transparency.

This article was first published on China Briefing.

Since its establishment in 1992, Dezan Shira & Associates has been guiding foreign clients through South China and the rest of Asia’s complex regulatory environment and assisting them with all aspects of legal, accounting, tax, internal control, HR, payroll and audit matters. As one of the most experienced and longest established practices in the Pearl River Delta with over 70 professionals well versed in practical China knowledge, we are your reliable partner for business expansion in this region and beyond. To schedule a free consultation on how your business can benefit from the latest regulatory changes in South China and other regions, please contact Mr. Fabian Knopf at +86 186 8248 2506 or email us at [email protected]. Further information about our firm, please visit: www.dezshira.com. 16 PAPER MAGAZINE jetsetter Meandering inMILAN

One of Europe's four fashion capitals, Milan is famous for its couture, cuisine, churches, the opera, da Vinci's Last Supper fresco, and its love for luxury. This year, this hardworking city, Italy’s business and financial capital, hosts the 2015 Milan Expo. Visitors will come in droves, for the Expo, but also for the shopping, dining and nightclubbing, paying homage to a beautiful city that leads the world in haute couture and cutting-edge design, as much as to its beautiful people.

See The brainchild of feudal overlord Gian Galeazzo Visconti, the Duomo, was one of the world's slowest building projects: begun in 1386, it was only finished in 1965. It was worth the wait: a glorious vision in pink and white marble with 3,200 statues, 146 stained-glass windows and 135 spires. The 360-degree panorama from the roof of the Duomo gives not just the best but the only really comprehensive view of central Milan on a clear day - the view stretches north to the Alps. The majestic Teatro alla Scala is the world’s most famous opera house. Virtually all opera singers of note have trodden its boards in front of six stories of boxes and crimson-lined galleries. The season usually begins in December. The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, two glass-vaulted 19th-century arcades, links two of the city’s biggest landmarks, the Duomo and Teatro alla Scala. The four-storey arcade is filled with elegant boutiques selling everything from haute couture to high art. In a city filled with artistic masterpieces, one not to miss is Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper, in the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. Since the Tuscan master's severely faded al secco wall-painting, known in Italian as the Cenacolo Vinciano, was reopened to public view after restoration in 1999, admission has been by appointment only, in groups of 25. Those who turn up without a booking are admitted only in place of no-shows; expect a wait of an hour or more. Bookings should be made at least a week in advance for Saturday and Sunday slots; during the week, two days' notice is often enough. Parco Sempione is the city’s best park, with an aquarium and the Torre Branca steel tower, and fantastic city views. Its Palazzo dell’Arte houses the Triennale di Milano, showcasing top Italian design. Eat

Eat The numerous openings in this fashion-forward city have made its foodie landscape one of the most exciting in Italy right now.The city’s nightly aperitivo sees glasses of wine or beer come with an endless buffet of antipasti, bruschetta, cured meats and seafood. There’s a great selection at 10 Corso Como, which has a beautiful courtyard lit at night by a canopy of fairy lights. Food and wine emporium Peck first opened its doors as a deli in 1883 and now has a wine bar and a dining room upstairs. The food hall is the best in the city, stocked with a huge selection of Parmesan cheeses. Other treats include chocolates, pralines, gelato, seafood, caviar, meats and pâtés. One of the few true osterie (hosted taverns) left in the city, Osteria della Lanterna serves homemade pasta and gnocchi. The owner-cook introduces dishes in the Milanese dialect. For casual fare, Taglio is a deli, restaurant and café in one, serving simple meals (risotto alla Milanese; grilled mushrooms) made from local gourmet ingredients, many of which are for sale.

Stay Armani Hotel Milan The sleek, austere Armani fashion style and philosophy permeates every nook and cranny of the 95-room hotel, with every sculptured room personally designed by the master Giorgio himself. If you’re not a supermodel or a billionaire, GTFO (just kidding). www.milan.armanihotels.com Four Seasons Hotel Milan Euro-chic travellers park themselves in the exquisitely restored former 15th century convent that is the Four Seasons’ bastion of luxury in a city that worships it. Bring The Black Card to blend in. www.fourseasons.com 18 PAPER MAGAZINE jetsettereureka

Wireless Charging Plate WCH10 by Sony Blackberry P9983 Graphite When in use, your phone will dominate it and appears to float BlackBerry’s new Porsche-designed device - so unobtrusively efficient, a soft features the same hardware as the previous white light emanates when your P’9983 smartphone, a full QWERTY phone is fully charged. keyboard, BlackBerry 10 compatibility, and an upgraded keypad equipped with “exclusive” glass-like keys.

Pure Connect by Jongo A good set of speakers, with an option to run a smaller speaker off an internal battery, but convoluted set-up design makes it a pain for beginners. V Wireless Charging Pad by Vertu A luxurious charger for a luxury phone brand - with a leather pad to match your phone’s back and a slant ideal for a desk. eureka

Sonos’ Multi-Room HiFi Set-up Sonos reigns supreme when it comes to high fidelity sound. Reliable streaming, new optional Wifi booster and an app that actually does work when you press play.

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II The world’s most powerful 5-axis image stabilisation function makes sure your spur-of- the-moment photos and videos are stunning while a robust body faces up to dust, water and freezing temperatures. 20 PAPER MAGAZINE auto

Hands ON with the MASERATIGhibli

ust this weekend , while having breakfast, my erstwhile 16 year old daughter, at that precocious age where, like all teenagers everywhere, think they know everything, announced that one particular neighbor up the street had just Jbought a new Maserati Ghibli. “ Aha! “ I thought, “ This is where I put her in her place! She doesn't know much about cars; when we were travelling in Hongkong, Singapore and Australia, she didn't even notice that the steering wheel and the people were driving on the wrong side.”

I also happen to know that a month ago that this same neighbor had just bought a new Jaguar XF. So it was inconceivable to me that they had gone and bought a Maserati Ghibli only 30 days after acquiring a beautiful, dark green machine from England.

“ It’s white …” my daughter added, burying any hope I had of putting her in her place.

So , I went for a neighborly stroll, and true enough, in this guy’s driveway, was a beautiful piece of Italy. The morning sun was just high enough to hit its windshield while the rest of the body was still in shadows. I clenched my fists and bit my lip. It was all I could do. The Maserati Ghibli was just so achingly pretty.

The new Jaguar in the shadows of the garage seemed to look at the Maserati sullenly. I would too, if I were the Jag. Just a couple of fortnights ago, I was the star, the new baby… now, I’m relegated to a dark corner of the garage.

Our neighbor, doing what I would have done if this were my car, probably sitting in his kitchen, sipping coffee, looking outside the window at his new acquisition, must have seen me. I’ve always been friendly with their family; he and his kids have always battled with me in various kart circuits in the country.

He came out and we chatted a bit, mostly about the car, why he bought it (like me, he obviously thought the car was a beauty ) and his fears (he has never had an Italian car before and doesn't really know what to expect .)

And then he asked, “ Would you like to go for a spin ? “ followed by the magic words “ You drive.” The heavens opened and angels sang! Music to my ears! Whether from the outside or the inside, you never forget a Maserati. The Trident is launched in China, the Maserati Ghibli retailed between for RMB 898, 000 yuan and very prominent at the front end of the car, the back end of the car and in the middle RMB 1.39 million. The diesel option is not available in the Chinese market. of the steering wheel. Not obtrusive, just enough to remind you time and again what you are driving. The number of horses might be a bit too low for China, where 500hp is considered the benchmark for bragging rights. However, the relative lack of power might appeal The interior is just a lovely place to be; several handsome Italian cows literally gave to women, who make up a staggering 40% of up their lives so you can sit and be surrounded by luxury. I couldn't figure out how to Maserati buyers in China. work the sat nav nor the radio. I also had trouble adjusting the seats. But aside from those minor nuances, the car was a thrill to drive. Sporty without being firm. If I had If you don't want a Ferrari, can’t fit in a this kind of money just lying around, I’d buy a car like this in a heartbeat. Ferrari, or already have a Ferrari but still want a little piece of beautiful Italy as a daily driver, This particular model, the Maserati Ghibli, is an evolution of a car introduced in then the Maserati Ghibli is the car for you. Shanghai in 2013. It is being offered with two engines a 3.0 L twin turbocharged petrol engine 409hp and 550nm,designed and assembled by Ferrari and consequently, cast and machined to Ferrari’s specifications. It also comes with another option, a 3.0 L turbodiesel 330hp and 500nm designed and produced by Fiat Powertrains. I don't need to tell you which one people are buying. Contributed by Dr. Clive Fermin Dr. Fermin is a medical physician, self-confessed speed freak and gearhead, who has named his Both options are mated to an 8-speed automatic tranny and a sophisticated 4-wheel sons after Formula 1 racing champions. When not in a hospital operating theatre, he regularly drive version is offered for people who live in more slippery conditions. When it burns rubber on go-karting zones. 22 PAPER MAGAZINE muse

Etro, Price undetermined Exploring vibrant shades Gucci, ¥ 2,138 of blue and orange. Aviator-style metal sunglasses. Team it with a patterned top to start the weekend in style. ITALIANALa Moda We may “Non parlo Italiano”, but there’s no need for words to adopt that uniquely Italian flair for style!

Bvlgari, Price undetermined Ginkgo leaf all the way in the new series of Bvlgari DIVA.

Marni, ¥ 12,740 Interpretation of the on-trend bucket bag. meticulously cut from white, light-beige and brown leather.

Versace, ¥ 14,718 Dolce & Gabbana, ¥ 54,746 Decorated with open-knit panels and This season’s Dolce & Gabbana hints of stripes, this stretch-knit mini dress makes Spain, tango & matadors…Ole!. a body-con fit.

Salvatore Ferragamo, ¥ 29,743 ～ 30,673 Ballerina flats are back! Newly released spring/summer 2015, made from patent, fabric and painted suede denim. Pay a tribute to Audrey Hepburn.

Valentino, Price undetermined Fendi, ¥ 6,796 Valentino haute couture spring/summer 2015, typically ‘Fashion Show’ high heel sandals; pair yours with elegant, feminine and mysterious. cuffed jeans to highlight those gams.

Keeping the Brand Alive Rossella Jardini, Moschino to Missoni Without her, Italian fashion brand Moschino might not have thrived for over 20 years after its founder, Franco Moschino, passed away in 1994. From 1994 to 2013, Ms. Jardini worked as Creative Director for Moschino, supervising the house's output and designs. Although not a designer herself, she knew what Moschino was about - humor, playful, passionate and environment-friendly. In 2008, she maintained Franco Moschino’s vision while adding her own touch, changing the name “Moschino Jeans” into “Love Moschino”, and using heart-shaped elements in Moschino Cheap & Chic and Moschino. These days, Ms. Jardini has moved on to become the design consultant for another iconic Italian label, Missoni. fighting fit PAPER MAGAZINE 23

Smart Gut Check

Have you paid attention to your gut feeling recently? We all know about the mean, bad, dangerous bacteria that can make our stomachs run, or give us flu-like symptoms. In this edition of Fighting Fit, however, we’re going to talk about the friendly bacteria that naturally lives in our digestive systems and is essential to healthy digestion. You and your gut bacteria live symbiotically. They are dependent on you, and you are dependent on them. Here is a list of health problems associated with low levels of gut bacteria: Anxiety and stress sensitivity OCD Sleep Disorders Hormonal Imbalance Lower Immunity and Illness Resistance Obesity Vitamin production and absorption Ok, great, you say, so I need to support my gut bacteria. How do I do that? There are three main strategies which we at The Apollo Program advise our clients to follow in order to promote healthy gut “flora”: 1. Avoid antibiotics unless it’s an absolute necessity. Here in China, it is part of the medical culture to quickly prescribe antibiotics. Speak up and really quiz your doctor and ask him/her if it is completely necessary for you to take the antibiotics. Antibiotics destroy gut flora, both good and bad, and chronically taking antibiotics will absolutely harm your long-term health. 2. Take a reliable probiotic supplement. Probiotics usually come in pill form, and are specifically designed to promote and add to healthy gut flora. Take them regularly, and cycle on and off of them in a 3-4 week cycle. 3. Be sure to eat enough fermentable fiber which can be found in fresh fruits and vegetables. Make sure you are eating some well-washed raw vegetables as often as you can. Healthy digestion affects every other system in the body and healthy gut flora is the active agent breaking down the food you eat. We are living an unnaturally modern, urban lifestyle which is likely unsupportive to our good bacteria. Listen to what your gut feeling is telling you...let’s address the source of the problem instead of its symptoms and take care of our gut bacteria!

Contributed by: Lily Philips, Certified Nutritionist Lily is an Internationally Certified Nutritionist and Founder of The Apollo Café, a healthy foods eatery located inside The Apollo Program facility in TaoJin, Guangzhou. For more information, Contact: www.apollogz.com Call: 159.8900.0800 24 PAPER MAGAZINE athlete

“The Architect”: Andrea Pirlo

Magazine editors have a way of rhapsodizing over Italian football superstar Andrea Pirlo, one even going so far as to hail him as “the world’s greatest living human man.” True, Mr. Pirlo has been one of the best midfielders in world football for years and, even as a veteran, is still able to change a game with a single pass. His style has been described as incisive, calm, a silky midfielder with incredible vision. He is one of the most accurate passers in the game and is a free-kick specialist. Still, he is no Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.

What justifies the unparalleled adulation and man crushes? Men all over the world don’t just want to be like Andrea Pirlo; they want to BE Andrea Pirlo. Is it that uncontrived Italian flair, that inherent masculine grace and elegance on and off the pitch? Or, is it really all about that perfect hair? At 36, at an age when most footballers are cashing in on retirement, this Italian superstar in his prime made headlines last year when his club upped his contract for another two years. Mr. Pirlo made his club debut at Brescia aged just 16 years old and by the time he was 18, he had been snapped up by Inter Milan. His brother Ivan was apparently the better footballer when they were boys, but could only play at Serie C2 standard while Andrea was promptly nicknamed "l'architetto" (the architect) by the Italian media.

However, it was not until Mr. Pirlo swapped allegiances in Milan and joined the Rossoneri in 2001 that he really established himself as one of the best playmakers in the game.The Flero-born player became the deep-lying metronome that manager Carlo Ancelotti built his team around and the midfielder's rarely misplaced passes helped Milan win the Italian Cup, the Serie A title and two UEFA Champions League titles. Drifting out of the Milan side in 2011, he moved to Juventus and was an immediate success as he helped the Old Lady to win the Serie A title unbeaten and confirmed his repuatation as one of the best in the business.

"The biggest regret I have had in my career as Inter president was selling Pirlo to Milan. It was my decision to give him away and this was clearly a big mistake." Inter chief Massimo Moratti.

A key player in the Italian national team since his debut in 2002, Italy with Mr. Pirlo on the squad, won the 2006 World Cup and he put in some wonderful performances in helping his side to the final of Euro 2012 ,where they eventually lost out to a dominant Spain. He continues to be Juve's star player. 26 PAPER MAGAZINE yummy All About The Dumplings: Din Tai Fung

here is no doubt that Taiwanese dumpling icon Din Tai Fung is now known Tinternationally for its xiaolongbao (Shanghainese soup dumplings). Even superstar Tom Cruise dropped by the chain’s Taipei outpost to learn the art of making xiaolongbao on his visit to Taiwan two years ago. It was named one of the top ten restaurants in the world by the “New York Times” in 1993. Then, the restaurant's first Hong Kong branch in Tsimshatsui was awarded one Michelin star by the Hong Kong and Macau 2010 edition of the Michelin Guide. The restaurant's second Hong Kong branch in Causeway Bay was also awarded one Michelin star. From that point on, Din Tai Fung embarked on an ambitious global expansion, from Asia to the United States. Now, it’s finally in Guangzhou. While Din Tai Fung actually has an extensive menu and we particularly like the chicken soup, mung bean noodle xiaochi and dandan mian, at the end of the day, it’s really all about the dumplings. And here, Din Tai Fung certainly doesn’t disappoint. The xiaolongbao selection is perfection, with the black truffle ones as our particular weakness. Din Tai Fung founder, Yang Bingyi and his wife, had originally started selling cooking oil in Taipei and only turned over half the shop to making and selling xiaolongbao when the oil business slowed. The xiaolongbao proved so popular that the shop stopped selling oil altogether and became a full-fledged restaurant in the 1980s. And thank goodness for that!

Din Tai Fung is open daily from 10 am to 10 pm. Taikoo Hui, Mezannine Level #35, Tianhe District, Guangzhou. Tel: (+020) 3808 8181 Beans Meatballs and Chili Sauce Ingredients for 6 persons -3 tablespoons of olive oil -2 bell peppers -4-5 mild chili peppers -4 garlic cloves, chopped -1 celery stalk -1 tablespoon of tomato paste -500ml chicken broth -1/2 rosemary sprig -1/2 oregano sprig -250g minced pork meat -1 red beans can (about 400g) -1 large egg white -1 pinch of cumin, garlic and ginger powder -1 large egg + 1 egg yolk -150g couscous

Burn the bell peppers skin over fire till all black. Put them in a bowl, cover with cling film and let them cool down. Remove the skin and core. Cut bell peppers, chilis and the celery stalk in small cubes, then combine together with garlic, tomato paste and olive oil in a small saucepan. Cook quickly over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Pour chicken broth inside the saucepan, add herbs and a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. For the meatballs, puree beans first with a hand mixer or simply crush them with a fork. Combine in a big bowl the beans, minced meat, egg white, spices and salt. Blend with your hands until mixed well. Shape one-spoon portions into balls, not too big. Once it’s done, put 15-20 minutes in the freezer. Cook the couscous as written on the box. Be sure grains are well separated. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, egg yolk, a pinch of salt and a teaspoon of oil. Take the meatballs from the freezer and, one by one, dip into egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then coat with couscous. In a large saucepan, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Fry balls until a dark golden crust has formed on the outside. Serve with sauce. Bon appétit!

Trained under Michelin-starred restaurants in France, Steve Tremblay is a chef consultant at Yummy Private Kitchen,which specializes in catering for private parties, special occasions and wine pairing events. For inquiries, email [email protected] or call 183 1206 7689.

Maccheroni by Salvatore: A Real Piece of ITALY Located in the Dongcheng area in Dongguan, Maccheroni By Salvatore has built up a solid reputation for excellent international dining among local Chinese and expat residents, as well as travellers visiting the city. So, when hankering for real authentic Italian cuisine, one need not go far and board an airplane; one only needs to go to Dongguan as some people have even gone as far as to dub the restaurant “a real piece of Italy in China”.

orne out of a partnership between two cousins, Salvatore Di Lorio and Diego Di Costanzo, Bthe two-storey restaurant evokes cosy warmth with lots of bricks and woods, is charmingly decorated with original Italian paintings and retro black & white photos and boasts of a great bar area displaying a generous selection of Italian wines. With Dongguan’s year-round balmy weather, the restaurant’s gardens, laden with colourful, blooming flowers, are popular with guests who prefer alfresco dining (and make wonderful backdrops for photo shoots on important occasions, such as weddings). The affable Diego, who grew up in a restaurateur family, trained as a chef, working in hotels and restaurants in Italy, Germany and Austria before taking over the family restaurant business in his native Ischia, Naples, is in charge of the kitchen at Maccheroni by Salvatore. His cuisine is typical of traditional Ischian fare, generously proportioned, with natural and intense flavours, vivid colours and aromas, where taste is predominant. Signatures include Fresh Fish Carpaccio, Home Made Pork Sausages and Salami, Home Made Buffalo Cheese, Smoked Cheese, Goat Cheese, Burrata Cheese and Fresh Ricotta, with different appetizers served on the buffet daily. With fresh deliveries daily, seafood dominates , such as lobster and crab in pasta or risotto and grilled fish. Not to be missed are the superb Pizza Dole (from a secret family recipe), the all-typical Napolitan desserts and home made limoncello and grappa. It is evident that one cannot bring timid appetites to Maccheroni - these are dishes that are begging to be embraced, savoured and enjoyed, with gusto!

Maccheroni by Salvatore is open daily for lunch (11 am to 2:30 pm) and dinner (5:30 pm to 10:30 pm). No. 35-39 QiFeng View, Dynatown, East Road, Dongcheng, Dongguan. Tel: (+0769) 231 63665, 231 69588 (reservations recommended for dinner) yummy - Sponsored by Grand Hyatt Shenzhen

Star Chef: Marco Ragoni

Hailing from Sardinia, Italy, Chef Marco Ragoni showcases exquisite seafood, for which his hometown is world-renowned, at La Terrazza restaurant, Grand Hyatt Shenzhen. With his Italian accent and warm smile, Chef Marco radiates positivity and cheerfulness when meeting people, wherever he works, from various luxury hotels and restaurants in Italy, Ireland, Switzerland and Qatar and now in China, since helming the kitchens at La Terraza.

"I am quite simple in whatever I do whether it be in life or in work," declares Chef Marco. "I believe in putting passion in all that I do. Dishes will release their best flavours if you respect the ingredients and work from your heart," he adds.

Chef Marco’s hometown, Sardinia, located on the southern coast of Italy, is known as a beautiful hotspot resort for European royal dignitaries and jetsetting celebrities, yet it is also a place where a natural, more rugged way of life still reigns. Native Sardinian dishes have an emphasis on the quality of raw products, cooking methods and presentation. Prepared under the bright sun of the Mediterranean, Sardinian cuisine highlights seafood cooked with tomatoes and olive oil, usually paired with local Vermentino di Sardegna Costanolino or Costera Cannonau di Sardegna wine. This focus is the foundation of Chef Marco’s culinary philosophy, ensuring the quality of his flavours and presenting an authentic taste of home.

Here, Chef Marco is delighted to share with Paper magazine readers his recipe for a signature and exquisitely simple Sardinian dish:

Pan-fried scallop, pancetta with white bean sauce and black truffle

INGREDIENTS QUANTITY Scallops 3pz. Pancetta 30g White beans 100g Black truffles 4g Micro greens 5g Extra virgin olive oil 2g Salt 2g Pepper 2g

METHOD 1. Wrap the scallops with pancetta, season with salt and pepper and sear in a hot pan. 2. Grind white beans into beans sauce, put on a salad plate and add the scallops. 3. Garnish with micro greens and shaved truffles on top of the scallops. 4. Finish with a sprinkle of a nice extra virgin olive oil.

Grand Hyatt Shenzhen Address: 1881 Baoan Nan Road, Luohu District, Shenzhen Reservations: (+86) 755 8266 1234 shenzhen.grand.hyatt.com

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BravissimoBy Conti Zeca Winery ,

NERO!NERO [Black] was born out of an intuition that made Conti Zecca winery introduce, in the eighties, some selected clones of Cabernet Sauvignon from different areas chosen among the 320 hectares of their plantations. Fifteen years of excellent qualitative results later, it was decided to create a blend of wine made from Negramaro grapes. NERO is a 45-year-old vineyard, composed of different and ancient clones of Negramaro grapes.

NERO was commercialized for the first time in 1999 with the 1997 vintage and from the beginning, was well received in the market. The vintage 1998 was presented with the definitive blend that characterizes it up to the present day: 70% Negramaro and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. It was a great success with recognition from all the experts who immediately identified in this wine a great new element in the regional and national Italian wine scene which represented a marriage between a native Apulian vine, Negroamaro (that with 70% of the proportion maintains the typicality of the wine) and an international vine, Cabernet Sauvignon (which enhances and complements the quality).The Nero’s qualitative evolution, from 1998 to 2011, has constantly been positive because of the growing acclimatization of the Cabernet Sauvignon vines and of the agronomic and oenologic studies developed by Conti Zecca.

Conti Zecca Winery’s most important prerogative is to be an agricultural farm. That is why the company is able to control the entire process: from the implantation of the vineyard, to the grapes picking, the wine-making and the wine’s marketing. By controlling what happens in the vineyard, through its agronomic management (vine cultivation, pruning, thinning, chosen of harvest time, etc.

For more information, contact VFM Fine Wines Co. Ltd. C3001, Tianyu Garden, 146 Linhe Zhong Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou. Tel: (+020) 3885 2091 Email: [email protected] or visit www. vmfinewines.com

Margaux Has its Day in the Sun Contributed by Roy Moorfield

For most of 2014, the skies in Bordeaux were dull and the mild soft tannins. It and Chateau Siran promise to be great days were bleak with little rain. Nervous Chateau owners value wines of the vintage. worried that this vintage would join the past three “difficult” years, another year of reduced crops to at least make an Chateaux Margaux, the appellation’s icon, claims to easy, early maturing wine. The last month September was have made a memorable wine. According to Managing critical. The sun appeared and stayed and stayed! This Director, Paul Pontallier, “All the great Cabernet transformed the vintage from being ordinary to a triumph. Sauvignons are in the right place - that is to say, the best! They provide 90% of the first wine. 3% Cabernet Franc The direct from barrel tastings, an annual event organised and 2% Petit Verdot and 5% of the Merlot complete this Roy Moorfield has been a by the Union des Grand Crus de Bordeaux held around blend, all in all, classic. ” global wine industry authority the 1st of April, is a great opportunity to get a sense of the and identity for 42 years. Roy’s 2014 is not ranked among the greatest vintages of vintage. influence on the Australian this century - which are 2000, 2003, 2005, 2009 and Hong Kong wine business The Margaux appellation basked in the sun with the and 2010. But it can claim to be close to them. cannot be underestimated. Roy Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot ripening well. Chateau has just celebrated 25 Years Giscours is superb, one of the best I have seen; deep in with Cathay Pacific as wine colour with rich dark berry fruits with spice, velvety tannins advisor. and lingering mouth feel. Chateau Prieure-lichine shows the results of its new vats, elongated egg-shape made from organic cement. It has good flavour with finely balance

32 PAPER MAGAZINE crucheers Sunset Parties: Villa Rouge Re-Modeled There was a time when La Villa Rouge, that hiddenLa gem of a bar/lounge tucked away next to one of the footbridge staircases and escalators serving as an artery connecting Huacheng Square Park to the heart of Guangzhou’s new Central Business District, was simply wasting away, a forlorn whiff of neglect, dust and disrepair hanging around what could potentially be a really cool garden-based bar and lounge. Well, this time, there’s no need now for summertime sadness as La Villa Rouge is model-ready for a reincarnation with its new, white-hot, open air Sunset Parties, just in time for Guangzhou’s scorching hot summer season.

Thanks to Guangzhou-based German model slash DJ, Maxim Thierry, and his international cabal of Instagram-ready, extremely photogenic, fun and sun-loving friends, the Sunset Parties are gradually reviving La Villa Rouge, breathing life back into what may be Guangzhou’s best-kept secret: a cool alfresco party venue with a long bar fronting a deck with sexy divans, sun umbrellas and a woven, bird cage-like structure housing the DJ, strewn amidst the lush, green grass and trees of an urban park, with nighttime views of a Bladerunner-like skyline, the financial district’s soaring skyscrapers and the distant Canton Tower glittering in the night.

Like similar such parties in most European urban parks, but also in Mediterranean and Southeast Asian beach playgrounds (think Ibiza, Bali), the Sunset Party really kicks off on weekend afternoons and music plays an instrumental role in what starts off as a laidback, chilled beach lounge type of vibe. Around the magic sunset hour towards evening, the crowd’s mood picks up more energy along with the music and winds down again towards late night, when the club rats start scurrying towards the city’s late-night clubs and the remaining people are more invested in lounging over interesting conversation and company. While La Villa Rouge has an extensive beverage menu, complete with liqueurs, cognacs and wines geared more to impress than to sell, the Sunset Party also has a more compact list, consisting of reasonably priced, party-friendly cocktails and beers, as well as handy bar snacks and nibbles (including the Spaghetti Ice Cream, the monster size of which costs RMB 128. To steal a drinks deal, swing by the Sunset Party from 2 pm to 6 pm and get 3 drinks for only RMB 100.

There are plans for a new cocktail menu to be launched in time for summer and perhaps, weeknight outdoor cinema screenings, so Sunset Party followers have more to get stoked about in future.

The Sunset Party at La Villa Rouge. 2pm to 11pm on weekends. Huacheng Square Park (entrance at Zhujiang West Road, fronting the Friendship Department Store at IFC), Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou. Tel: +186 2012 5803. Email: [email protected]

ADVERTORIAL Cocktail SPECiAL MOJITO The restyled G Bar, Grand Hyatt Guangzhou’s destination cocktail bar in the city, features nine craft cocktails by Dennis Liu, G Bar’s youthful, awardwinning chief mixologist and his team. The sultry summer season is fast approaching in Guangzhou and Dennis and his team at G Bar invite guests to keep cool and stay refreshed with a classic summer favourite - the Mojito: Mojito is a traditional Cuban national drink. It was said to be created early in 1830 during Cuba’s revolutionary period, or even earlier, based on the recipe of a famous pirate drink “Draque”. With the revolution of cocktail creation and the current trend of using fresh ingredients in cocktails, which G Bar’s team used to adopt with its own unique recipe, nothing goes down as smoothly as an ice-cold Mojito cocktail this summer at G Bar.

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Villa Rouge Re-Modeled BOOKS MUSIC MOVIES God Spare the Child Bulletproof Picasso Ex Machina Toni Morrison Train Starring: Alicia Vikander, Oscar The first novel by Ms. Morrison to With a Maroon 5 flare and Isaac, Domhnall Gleeson be set in our current moment - an upbeat sound, Bulletproof Alex Garland, writer of 28 Days weaves a tale about the way the Picasso has everything that a Later, The Beach and Sunshine, sufferings of childhood can shape, music lover yearns for in a catchy makes his directorial debut with this and misshape, the life of the adult. summer album, containing songs stylish and cerebral sci-fi thriller. that will make you laugh, dance, and cry.

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Diplomacy and Dignity: LAURA EGOLI The Consul General of Italy in Guangzhou, Laura Egoli, is a distinguished diplomat personified: intelligent, well-educated and highly eloquent. During a recent private chat (where espresso and macarons were shared), she also revealed herself to be unexpectedly warm, gracious and absolutely charming and Paper magazine was captivated:

It seems you had an early interest in foreign service and international In Italy, there is a popular relations even at a young age, having attended the French Lycee and fried rice commonly known later majoring Political Science and specializing in International as Cantonese rice, so I smiled Relations while at the University of Rome. What were the drivers at the officer and asked if he behind this interest & what factors eventually prompted you to knows this rice. He says, of become a diplomat? course, and I told him that Canton is where this rice comes This is a very important question for me because it takes me back to my roots and from! I owe everything to my family, in particular, my parents. My sister and I are the daughters of mixed nationality parents; my father is Italian, from Venice and my Italy is regarded as the mother was born in Beirut, Lebanon and later moved to Prague, in the former empire of fashionable Czechoslovakia, where she met my father, who was travelling there at that time. My luxury brands - would maternal grandfather had been a Czechoslovakian diplomat (now he would be a Czech you also purchase brands diplomat because the country split into two parts in 1991) who was posted in Beirut made by other countries? for 20 years; he passed away early when I was still young. I had the privilege, however, of growing up in Rome and spending summer holidays in Prague with my maternal Of course I do. I buy what I like and what I think is a good deal, from everywhere, grandmother who lived until her ‘90s. I have fond memories of beautiful summer including here from China, where I’ve had beautiful dresses made. I have to say, when evenings spent with her while she reminisced about her life with my grandfather, their it comes to shoes though, some of the best design and quality are Italian. extensive travels, different cultures, her life as a diplomat’s wife. I was bewitched and completely fascinated by this extraordinary woman who had travelled the world in What are your favourite impressions of living in China and in the 1920s. That’s when I began to think, that this could possibly be a plan for my own Guangzhou in particular? future, so I decided very early on that I wanted to try to become a diplomat. I must admit that I wasn’t very familiar with Guangzhou before I arrived but everyday Senior female diplomats are still somewhat of a rare breed - did you here has been a constant, pleasant surprise. For example, I arrive in this [the Italian have any role models? What challenges do you face as a woman in Consulate General] office and the view, the opera house, the Canton Tower, IFC, the the field of international relations? museum, the library...it’s like being in New York! This corner of the [Zhujiang New Town] neighborhood is architecturally amazing. did not really have any role models, although I was inspired by several people for various reasons. For instance, my grandmother inspired with her stories and her I’m also impressed by the rest of the city, the dynamism, the pace of change. I love "modernity", although fulfilling a traditional woman’s role. My mother also inspired flowers and I’m impressed by how green Guangzhou is as a city. I love that it’s not too me because she studied hard, she worked, while taking good care of us in her role as a cold here because I’m the type who functions better in warm weather. I love Cantonese mother and parent. I must say that senior female diplomats are now becoming more food and the people here are friendly, kind and respectful. common. Guangzhou is a good example. When I first arrived last October, I was the This counts a lot, when you arrive in a foreign country and you know that you’re going 8th female Consul General in the city; now, our numbers have increased to about 10 to settle in for a while - the kind of people you encounter is what matters the most. or 12. In the Italian diplomatic service, women make up around 10% in the whole The next thing that matters is security or personal safety - and that’s something that I system and the numbers are growing. Of course, women always have to manage that appreciate here, that you can go out, even alone in the evening, as a woman, and not crucial balance between their career and family or personal life and sometimes, there feel insecure at all. are sacrifices to be made. A diplomat’s life requires frequent travel and adaptation. For someone with a family, this may not always be easy to manage. Please share with our Paper magazine readers why it is important for them to visit Italy this year and experience the Milan Expo 2015. Please name the top three most significant and most fulfilling aspects of your job. There is a natural attraction between Italy and China - here in China, people like Italy very much and we would like to thank our Chinese friends for this fortunate fact. First, that I can serve my country. I love Italy and I’m very proud to be an Italian Milano is the fashion capital of Italy so for those who like shopping, it’s a good time to civil servant. For every diplomat serving their country, I guess this must be the case. go. Milano is also located in the centre of Europe so from there, it’s easy to go and visit Second, I’m very passionate about the news, how current events in the world are other European countries, not to mention the rest of Italy and its diverse regions. evolving, the constant learning about the world. You never stand still and stop learning in diplomacy. You always grow and learn something new - and you get back This year, beginning on May 1st, Milano and Italy will be the focus of the world for 6 a lot, information, different stimulating viewpoints, from other people as well. Third, months with the Expo already attracting the participation of 145 countries and several the travelling, the exposure to humanity, the exchange of ideas, the relations between organizations. With three pavilions, China’s presence at the Expo will be one of the countries and cultures. These are very much about human relations - a personal most significant. relationship within the framework of international affairs. Because of the theme “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life” - this Expo will see the Your diplomat’s life must have had its share of light-hearted, fun- biggest display of exhibitions relating to food and nutrition. Visitors will be able to filled moments - could you please share one particular memorable taste anything they want because every country, as well as Clusters of food, such as experience? When and where was it? rice, coffee, wheat, tea, will be represented.

Everywhere you go, something funny always happens. Guangzhou is my 4th post; my The idea is also to tackle a crucial problem for humanity - the issue of global access first was in France, second in Tunisia in north Africa. I went back to Rome then went to sustainable nutrition, in particular. Look at the numbers: on one hand, one in to New York and then came here. On one of my first holidays from Guangzhou, last eight people in the world right now are starving, that means more than 800 million January, I landed at the airport in Rome, got into the immigration line and showed my people. On the other hand, 12% of humanity is obese and 800 million people don’t passport to the officer. On my passport, my official function is written: Consul General have access to clean drinking water. It’s clear that something is not working on this of Italy in Canton, as Guangzhou is referred to in Italian. So, the officer reads it and planet and has to be re-balanced. Rebalancing means finding solutions so we can have asks me: “What exactly is Canton?” a future where everybody has access to sufficient, safe and sustainable food. What’s important is at the end of the Expo, there will be a legacy of knowledge about these ideas and solutions, which is documented and can be used for future generations. 36 PAPER MAGAZINE out n about

ARTS ADVOCACY: The British School of Guangzhou Collaborates with The Juilliard School

The British School of Guangzhou recently announced the creation of The Juilliard-Nord Anglia Performing Arts Programme. The bespoke programme combines Nord Anglia Education’s (NAE) commitment to providing a premium education for students in its 35 schools around the world with more than 100 years of performing arts education expertise from the world-renowned performing arts conservatory, The Juilliard School, New York.

Welcoming the announcement, the Principal of The British School of Guangzhou, Mark Thomas said: “We are very excited for our students and staff to have the honour of working with such a prestigious organisation as The Juilliard School. At The British School of Guangzhou, we have always placed great emphasis on a broad and creative curriculum and believe that this opportunity sets us apart from other international schools across China. In my opinion, this will make The British School of Guangzhou the school of choice for anyone with an interest in music or the performing arts.” Developed by Juilliard in collaboration with Nord Anglia Education, the program seeks to inspire and equip Nord Anglia Education students with the skills, curiosity and cultural literacy to engage with the performing arts throughout their lives. The Juilliard-Nord Anglia Performing Arts Program will begin in September 2015 at 10 Nord Anglia Education schools around the world, including The British School of Guangzhou, China. It is expected to expand to educate more than 20,000 students aged 3 to 18 at Nord Anglia Education’s 31 international schools by September 2017. Built around a varied core of key works of music, dance and drama, the learning model for the curriculum will meld aesthetic education with hands-on activities. A component essential to the success of the curriculum will be a robust training program for Nord Anglia Education teachers, and the development of a collaborative teaching community linking teaching artists from Juilliard’s network and teachers at Nord Anglia Education schools worldwide. Nord Anglia Education students, faculty and parents will also enjoy school-based engagement with Juilliard artists in the geographical vicinity or on tour. Future programs will be available not only to students enrolled at Nord Anglia Education’s schools, but also to young people from the communities in which the schools are located.

For further information, please contact: The British School of Guangzhou: Mr. Jonathan Haslett Director of Music Left to right: Juilliard President Joseph W. Polisi and Tel: +86 20 8709 4788 Ext: 2016 Andrew Fitzmaurice, CEO of Nord Anglia Education Email: [email protected] Photo credit: Gil Vaknin living PAPER MAGAZINE 37 Living Bodaciously:

HOTEL & RESORTS MILAN On a quiet, handsome side street between Via Montenapoleone, Via della Spiga, within walking distance to major sights such as La Scala, Accademia di Brera and Santa Maria delle Grazie, home to Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper”, in a tastefully renovated 18th-century Milanese palazzo is the Bulgari Hotel Milan. Its façade in white marmorino stucco faces a lovely stretch of buildings in the style of the 1930s, perfectly integrating its original 18th-century facade. Ten years on from the hotel group’s founding, the allure of this flagship Bulgari hasn’t waned.

he Ferraris, Maseratis and Lamborghinis in the car park set the tone - like its opulent jewelry namesake, this is a place that attracts wealthy, flamboyant Italians just itching to be seen. Distinguishing the hotel in the Tcentre of Italy’s hub of industry, fashion and commerce is its popular 4,000-square- meter private garden, a natural extension of the nearby Botanical Garden, a restorative oasis of serenity and relaxation in the midst of Milan’s busy pace. The large garden is the perfect place for extended, boozy sessions of people-watching, and surely one of the best venues the city for aperitivo, that early evening traditional of which the Milanese are so fond. One can spend hours on the lawn, watching Milan’s beautiful people and pretending that you belong to this crowd, listening to music that emerges from hidden speakers, sipping prosecco and sighing that you’re meant to live “la dolce vita.”

The hotel’s interiors, in swathes of marble, teak, stone and leather by architectural studio Antonio Citterio, Patricia Viel and Partners, is more subdued, with spacious guestrooms, equipped with espresso machine, satellite television, turn-down treats, iPod docks and air conditioning, a must during sultry late June, and the months of July and August in Milan.The simple yet luxurious space of the Bulgari Hotel Milan restaurant is the ideal backdrop for a voluptuous gastronomic journey into the aromas and flavors of Chef Andrea Ferrero’s modern Italian cuisine. To work that off, pop into the sleekly equipped Fitness Center or seek refuge in the Spa.

Bulgari Hotel Milan. Via Privata Fratelli Gabba, 7B, 20121. Milan, Italy. Tel: +39 02 805 8051. www.bulgarihotels.com 38 PAPER MAGAZINE destination hongkong & macau

Cavalia Jonathan Holloway’s Jekyll and Delightful, thrilling Hyde and poignant, Cavalia Following its successful productions in London and at is an innovative multi- the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the acclaimed playwright media theatrical Jonathan Holloway brings Jekyll & Hyde, a mystery production involving story by Robert Louis Stevenson, 40 magnificent horses to Hong Kong, with professional and featuring 40 riders, actors from the United Kingdom aerialists, acrobats, dancers and musicians from all over and Hong Kong. the world. Date: 1 to 3 May, 7 to 10 May 2015 at 8 Date: Until 10 May 2015 pm; 1 & 2 May, 7 to 9 May at 3pm Venue: Central Harbourfront Event Space Venue: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Time: Various times Amphitheatre, The Hong Kong Academy of Tickets: HK$395*, $545, $695, $895, $1,195, $1,495, $1,995 (*partially Performing Arts obstructed view) Tickets: HK$160*, $260, $340, $420 For tickets, visit www.cavalia.com.hk (*restricted view) Joyce DiDonato: Drama Queens For tickets, visit www.chungying.com In this stunning programme of baroque opera arias, th The 17 Hong Kong Wedding Joyce DiDonato dons the crowns of famous queens and Showcase 2015 Maestro Series: other royal heroines. Powerful, troubled, assertive and vulnerable, these are character portraits by some of the The Flying Frenchman by greatest composers in history. One recital only.

Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra Date: 6 May 2015 With an eye for the exotic Venue: Concert Hall, Hong Kong Cultural Centre in music, French composers Tickets: Various prices have written music portraying For tickets, visit www.hk.artsfestival.org adventures in distant lands. Berlioz was inspired by the mountains of Italy as Something old, something new, something borrowed, described by the poet Byron. something new...no need for Bridezillas, any Ravel was captivated by prospective bride can get all that she needs under one the colours and vibrancy roof at the annual wedding expo! of Spain. Join us for a night of exotic landscapes with Date: 2 & 3 May 2015 quintessential French style. Venue: Kowloon Bay International Trade & Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong Date: 1 & 2 May 2015 Time: Various times Venue: Concert Hall, Hong Kong Cultural Centre For for more information, visit www.weddingexpo.com.hk Tickets: HK$120, $180, $240, $320 For tickets, visit www.hkphil.org HONGKONG DESTINATION The Sound of Music &MACAU Touch Mi Sammi Cheng World Live Tour in Macao The most anticipated One of the best-loved musicals of all time, The Sound of Macao tour of the Music is coming to Hong Kong with 954 performances mega Canto-pop from the London Palladium. Seen by over 2 million star will continue people, this acclaimed musical features some of to share with the catchiest songs, including My Favorite Things, fans her versatile Edelweiss, Do-Re-Mi, and the title song The Sound of performance, Music. from high-energy songs with sizzling dance moves to Date: 15 May to 14 June 2015 her signature ballads. Venue: Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Katy Perry Tickets: HK$395, $595, $795, $995 Date: 16 May 2015 For tickets, visit www.soundofmusic.com.hk The Prismatic World Tour Macao Venue: Cotai Arena International superstar, Katy Perry, brings THE Time: 8 pm For tickets, visit www.venetianmacao.com Celebration of the Lord Buddha’s PRISMATIC WORLD TOUR to Macao. Katy is currently th touring the world on the Prismatic World Tour, which Birthday in the 2559 Year of the continues to be a hugely successful global spectacle, Live Spectacle "NARUTO" Buddhist Calendar (2015) with over a hundred sold out arenas in the UK, North The live action drama Live Spectacle "NARUTO", based This carnival features stage performances by a America, Australia and New Zealand. on the first 27 volumes of the popular manga series, will combine acting, dance and incredible acrobatic traditional Buddhist Orchestra, Buddha bathing booths, Date: 1 & 2 May 2015 a blessing ceremony, vegetarian food and more in Venue: Cotai Arena performances with brilliant stage effects to bring the Time: 8 pm comic book characters to life. celebration of Buddha’s birthday. Don’t miss a special For tickets, visit www.venetianmacao.com highlight - the Ancient Buddhist Musical Evening! Date: 22 to 24 May 2015 Venue: The Venetian Date: 25 May 2015 Theatre Venue: Hong Kong For tickets, visit www. Coliseum, Hung Hom venetianmacao.com Time: 8 pm For more information, call (+852) 2574 9371

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Pinot Noir Festival A Journey through the World’s finest Pinot Noirs! Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich’s Chief Sommelier sources an exquisite collection of Pinot Noir from the world’s best vineyards. Each wine listed displays the perfect Terroir of its region and can be enjoyed solo or Fresh Asian Gourmet Feast paired with a dining experience in any of Sofitel’s Crowne Plaza Guangzhou City Centre launches a truly three participating restaurants. Wine is Magnifique traditional Asian gourmet buffet feast, with dishes made fresh at Sofitel! at interactive stations showcasing the cuisines of Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, Japan, Malaysia and Arabia. Time: 1 - 31 May Price: from RMB380 + 15% per Bottle Price: Lunch Buffet RMB 188+15% Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich Dinner Buffet RMB 268+15% 988 Guangzhou Da Dao Zhong, Tianhe District, Tailor-Made Your Own Experience Guangzhou “Tailor-made your own experience” at G Restaurantis Fresh Asian Buffet Restaurant, (+86) 20 3883 8888 a brand new dining concept where guests can create Crowne Plaza Guangzhou City Centre www.sofitel-guangzhou.com their preferred dishbased on provided ingredients. 339, Huanshi Road East,YuexiuDistrct, Guangzhou Guests choose top quality ingredients ranging from (+86) 20 8363 8888 meat, seafood to vegetables, beautifully presentedin www.crowneplaza.com an open kitchen, as well as preferred dressings or sauce. A wine buffet, of up to 14 different wines,is also Food & Wine Experience available for an additional RMB320+15% per person. Sample, sip, taste & try over 500 wines, gourmet foods, G Restaurant, Grand Hyatt Guangzhou mixed drinks, spirits & more from all over the world. Wine- 12 Zhujiang West Road, Pearl River New City, Tianhe tasting classes, cooking classes, competitions & a full buffet to District, Guangzhou enjoy all afternoon.An after-party will continue in the Canton (+86) 20 8550 8025 / 8026 Lounge with live entertainment & auctions for specialty guangzhou.grand.hyatt.com wine bottles.Part of the proceeds benefits GIVES Guangzhou Charity.

Time: 16 May Trade Tasting (for Trade/Industry exclusively): 12:00 - 15:00 Greek Food Festival Grand Tasting (for General Public): 15:00 - 19:00 Moussaka, souvlaki, gyros, tzatziki, spanakopita– Entrance Fee RMB168, include a buffet meal at OPEN the Greek Festival at FOODS has a lot of delightful Restaurant from 15:00 - 18:00 specialties to offer. Sample these Mediterranean treasures throughout May, from eggplant-based DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou casseroles to skewered meats. 391 Dongfeng Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou (+86) 20 2833 2888 Time: 1 - 31 May doubletree.hilton.com.cn/Guangzhou Price: RMB488 per person

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Price: RMB 338+15% per adult free for children under 14 Time: 11:30 - 14:30, every Sunday from April 26 Hokkaido Fair The Cascade Cafe & Lotus Pond, The Garden Hotel, Chef Eiji has selected jet-fresh seafood ingredients Guangzhou direct from Hokkaido, with newly created lunch and 368 Huanshi Dong Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou dinner Kaiseki sets and a la carte dishes, perfect for (+86) 20 8333 8989 early summer. www.gardenhotel.com

Price: lunch set RMB380+15% per set dinner set RMB780+15% per set Happy Hour and Ladies Night Fresh Oyster From Seattle I BY INAGIKU, W Guangzhou On Happy Hour weeknights at Taikoo Lounge, invite City Bistro presents a new seafood buffet dinner with colleagues or friends for after-work drinks and 26 Xian Cun Road, Pearl River New Town, Tianhe fresh live oyster daily from Seattle and Australian receive two drinks for the price of one from 18:30 - District, Guangzhou ribeye steak at live cooking stations. 20:30. (+86) 20 6680 7830 wguangzhou.com Price: RMB398+15% On Saturdays, ladies can enjoy one complimentary signature cocktail for every cocktail ordered from City Bistro, Guangzhou Marriott Hotel Tianhe 18:30 - 23:00. 228 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou Cocktails priced at RMB88+15% each. Enjoy with (+86)20 6102 8370 live entertainment from Wednesday to Saturday www.guangzhoumarriott.com between 20:30 and 23:00 A Taste of Spring Book and stay in any of our participating Holiday Inn TaiKoo Lounge, Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou and Holiday Inn Resort hotels with the A Taste of 389 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou Spring rate and enjoy:Buffet breakfast for two adults (+86) 20 3808 8881 and a child under the age of 12;Daily dining voucher mandarinoriental.com/guangzhou per room for 200 RMB. If you order a picnic basket when you book a room, you will receive a special discount on the basket (one basket for 250 RMB).

Time: 16 - 31 May (Not valid during Canton Fair period) Sweet Treat For Mum This Mother’s Day at Langham Place, Guangzhou, Holiday Inn Guangzhou Science City The Open Kitchen features an array of international Lanyue Road 99, Huangpu District, Guangzhou delicacies including sushi and sashimi, grilled lamb (+86)20 2200 9999 racks, seafood on ice and a variety of desserts. All www.holidayinn.com.cn mothers will receive a carnation and an exquisite festive gift for the occasion. Children are also invited Refresh at Shine SPA with Privilege Gold to the fun-filled cupcake-making activity with the Therapy chef to create a personalised gift for mommy. The Spa Gold Therapy at Shine Spa uses all-natural Golden Algae to strengthen skin nourishment Price: Buffet RMB248+15% per person and hydration, protecting against skin aging and Dinner RMB298+15% per person providing great luminosity and energy. Special Children aged between 5 and 12 can enjoy the early summer offer: Enjoy any 60-minutes and buffet for half-price, and it is free for children aged over Spa Treatment, avail of 50%off on 45-minute 5 and under if accompanied by paying adults Golden-Algae Wrap treatment and RMB299/30-min Time: 10 May Energizing-Bath.

The Open Kitchen, Langham Place, Guangzhou Shine Spa, Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel 638 Xingang East Road,Haizhu District, Guangzhou 208 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (+86) 20 8916 3388 (+86) 20 6668 8888 ext.53 guangzhou.langhamplacehotels.com www.sheraton.com New Orleans Roast Chickenand Seafood Dinner Buffet Enjoy all-you-can-eat international delights W Hotels Worldwide, will.i.am and The Coca- such as New Orleans Cola Company Introduce the EKOCYCLE™ Brand Roast Chicken, Alaskan to W Hotel Guest Rooms across the Globe Cod Fish, Chilean Salmon, Korean Oyster W Hotels Worldwide, part of Starwood Hotels and a bountiful selection & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced a new of seafood, prepared in partnership withglobal music artist and entrepreneur various enticing ways for will.i.am and The Coca-Cola Company in bringing your enjoyment. the EKOCYCLE™ brand to W Hotel rooms around the world, using sheets and bedside chargers made in Time: 5 - 31 May part with recycled plastic bottles. Price: RMB 238+15% per adult, half price for children (under 1.4m)

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Your Getaway Hot Deal Stay at the new JW Marriott Hotel Shenzhen Bao’an and enjoy a Deluxe Bay View Room stay at RMB 800net/night with a Cross-border Bus ticket between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, truly a memorable Chimelong Hotel won TTG China’s Best experience with JW symphony service for your stay Themed Hotel in the city. Guangzhou Chimelong Hotel is the first and the only hotel that has won TTG China’s Best Themed Hotel Price: RMB800net per night for 7 straight years, from 2009 to 2015. Time: 1 May - 30 June

JW Marriott Hotel Shenzhen Bao’an 8 Baoxing Road, Bao’an District, Shenzhen (+86) 755 2323 8888 A Fabulous Catch at Goji Kitchen jwmarriottshenzhenbaoan.com The Goji Kitchen & Bar of the newly opened Shunde Marriott Hotel is now offering a sumptuous buffet treat that features a full array of international and local culinary delicacies. Pricing for the dinner buffet is RMB308 and RMB138 for adults and children (aged between 6 to 12 years old) respectively.

The Goji Kitchen & Bar, Shunde Marriott Hotel Midea Plaza, 388 Nanguo Road East, Daliang, Shunde District, Foshan (+86) 757 2989 6711 www.shundemarriott.com Double Happiness of The Westin Ningbo in Shunde Marriott Hotel wins Prestigious Spring 2015 Golden Horse Award Recognized as a Top Ten The Westin Ningbo received “Top10 MICE Hotels of Newly Opened Hotel in Asia China” award and “Best General Manager in China” Shunde Marriott Hotel was recently recognized as award from the 10th China Hotel Starlight Awards by one of the top ten newly opened hotels of Asia by Australian Steak at Mezzo Italian Restaurant the Asia Hotels Forum. the China Hotel Golden Horse Awards. Mezzo Italian Restaurant’s culinary team introduces the "art of steak" with red wine pairings.With “Stay for Steak”, choose one of our grain fed Australian prime cuts, rib eye, t-bone, wagyu strip loin, cooked and seasoned to perfection by our culinary team.

Time: 1 May - 30 June

Mezzo Italian Restaurant, Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel Great China International Exchange Square, Fuhua Malaysia Food Festival, Culinary Journey to Road, Futian District, Shenzhen Truly Asia (+86) 755 8282 6258 Special Guest Chefs: from Hilton Kuala Lumpur sheraton.com Malaysia's culinary style is primarily a melange of traditions from its Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indonesian and ethnic Bornean citizens, with heavy to light influences from Thai, Portuguese, Dutch, and British cuisines - to name a few. This results in a symphony of flavors, making Malaysian cuisine Mr. Matthias Vogt appointed Ms. Catherine Lew appointed Chef Philippe Bruneau highly complex and diverse. General Manager of General Manager of appointed Director of Cuisine Price: Lunch Buffet RMB218+15% per person The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou Zhuhai Marriott Hotel of W Guangzhou Sunday Brunch RMB338+15% per person Matthias Vogt has been appointed The Zhuhai Marriott Hotel has Chef Philippe Bruneau has Sunday to Thursday Dinner Buffet RMB318 General Manager of The Ritz- appointed Catherine Lew as the recently joined W Guangzhou per person Carlton, Guangzhou. In his General Manager. She has worked as Director of Cuisine. A French Friday & Saturday RMB388+15% per person new role, he will be leading previously at the Guangzhou national, With his knowledge Time: 21 May - 7 June 600 Ladies and Gentlemen in Marriott Hotel Tianhe and the of European gastronomy and further cementing the status of Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast. creativity, he is the perfect fit Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai the Forbes Travel Guide Five- The Zhuhai Marriott Hotel opens for leading the hotel’s kitchen 1177, Wanghai Road I Nanshan District I Shenzhen Star award-winning hotel as the in Q3 2015. brigade. (+86) 755 2162 8888 absolute choice in luxury for shenzhenshekounanhai.hilton.com discerning guests in the city.