March 2017 Magical Myanmar
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VIETNAM 3 - 2017 COUNTRYSIDE CLASSICS Discover Delicious Local Favorites Under One Roof PAGE 58 KEEPING VIETNAM COOL Bioclimatic Architecture and the Decline of Air Conditioning PAGE 24 ISLAND LIVING Put Indonesia's Nusa Lembongan Island on Your Bucket List PAGE 84 CONNECTING WITH KIDS When Your Child is Ready to Have Their Own Mobile Phone PAGE 94 MAGICAL ẤN PHẨM CHUYÊN ĐỀ QUẢNG CÁO - MIỄN PHÍ MYANMAR ISHCMC MARCH AD_OI MAGAZINE.pdf 1 23/02/2017 15:35 AT ISHCMC WE ARE ENERGIZED Visit ISHCMC to observe students flourishing as they learn. C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Our Creativity, Activity and Service allow us to think globally and act individually. Above World Average THE BEST Preparation for IB MYP Excelling in the Results IB DP and Beyond ISHCMC MARCH AD_OI MAGAZINE.pdf 1 23/02/2017 15:35 AT ISHCMC WE ARE ENERGIZED Visit ISHCMC to observe students flourishing as they learn. C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Our Creativity, Activity and Service allow us to think globally and act individually. Above World Average THE BEST Preparation for IB MYP Excelling in the Results IB DP and Beyond EVERYWHERE YOU GO Director XUAN TRAN Managing Director JIMMY VAN DER KLOET [email protected] Managing Editor CHRISTINE VAN [email protected] Online Editor JAMES PHAM [email protected] This Month’s Cover Photographer: James Pham Chief Photographer NGOC TRAN [email protected] Graphic Designer THUY HUYNH [email protected] For advertising please contact: ƠI VIỆT NAM Sales Manager NGAN NGUYEN [email protected] NHÀ XUẤT BẢN THANH NIÊN 090 279 7951 64 Bà Triệu - Hoàn Kiếm - Hà Nội ĐT (84.04) 39424044-62631719 Account Managers THU DANG Fax: 04.39436024. [email protected] Website: nxbthanhnien.vn 093 767 3148 Email: [email protected] QUAN NGUYEN Chi nhánh: 27B Nguyễn Đình Chiểu [email protected] Phường Đa Kao, Quận 1, TP. Hồ Chí Minh 0122 277 3538 ĐT: (08) 62907317 (MS.) MAN TRAN [email protected] Chịu trách nhiệm xuất bản: 090 938 0039 Giám đốc, Tổng biên tập Nguyễn Xuân Trường Biên tập: Tạ Quang Huy Thực hiện liên kết xuất bản: Metro Advertising Co.,Ltd 48 Hoàng Diệu, Phường 12, Quận 4 In lần thứ bốn mươi lăm, số lượng 6000 cuốn, khổ 21cm x 29,7cm Đăng ký KHXB: 4048-2016/CXBIPH/19-158/TN QĐXB số: 1138/QĐ-TN ISBN số: 978-604-64-6016-9 Chế bản và in tại Công ty Cổ Phần In Gia Định General [email protected] Nộp lưu chiểu tháng 10/2016 Inquiries [email protected] Website: www.oivietnam.com 4 3/2017 Contents WINE & DINE NGOC TRAN RESTAURANT REVIEWS Picture this: Juicy New Zealand steaks, delicious Vietnamese home-cooking and mouthwatering kebabs. PANAM - THE BACKROOM / IMAGE BY - PANAM 58 FEATURES P10 DATEBOOK P20 BEHIND THE MUSIC P26 TELL TAIL SIGNS With these events, you'll never The ups & downs and personal & Learn about keeping pets such as have to be bored again professional life of local celebrity Kyo snakes, turtles and lizards York P16 TROI OI P27 MONEY TALKS Find out why zero-interest loans, P24 KEEPING VIETNAM COOL Before investing in binary options, wax figures and road cracks made Architect Charles Gallavardin speaks read this it into our list about bioclimatic architecture and the decline of air conditioning P66 RECIPE OF THE MONTH P18 SEXUAL HEALING COLUMNS Make your own sizzling banh xeo An important message from Dr. deliciousness Gradstein about sexually transmitted P23 LEGAL EASE infections Marriage, gender recognition and the transgender spouse 6 3/2017 Contents JAMES PHAM COVER STORY MAGICAL MYANMAR Myanmar is a breathtaking country-golden temples, emerald green rice fields, friendly locals and incredible architecture frozen in time are just some of the reasons it should be your next holiday destination 32 NECK WOMAN / IMAGES BY VILLAGE, LONG INLE LAKE, YWAMA FEATURES P92 CONNECTING WITH KIDS P28 BE YOURSELF The right age to give kids their own Avant garde designer Ha Nhat Tien’s P91 HIGHER LEARNING phone has always been... up to the Reading for pleasure, a door to our wacky and cartoon-inspired creations parents future COLUMNS P92 THE SYLLABUS P84 ISLAND LIVING Simple creative activities are some A small island in Indonesia that’s too- P68 CHEERS! Should you pay more for “old vine” of the building blocks of child perfect-to-be-real wines? development 8 3/2017 Datebook What's on this month... JANUARYMARCH 8-13 20 JANUARYMARCH 18 20 What: The 6th Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival and the What: Le Dîner en Blanc Central Highlands Gong Culture Festival Where: Undisclosed public space Where: Buon Ma Thuot, Dak Lak Province About: This annual secret affair promises another unforgettable About: A number of activities are scheduled, including a evening of elegance, beauty and magic, as it takes over an coffee expo, the fourth investment promotion conference for undisclosed public space whose location is only revealed the Central Highlands region, a workshop on coffee, a street minutes prior to the commencement of the event. To maintain festival and elephant racing. the uniqueness of Dîner en Blanc as well as staying true The gong culture festival will feature gong performances, to tradition, guests must observe certain requirements: reproduced traditional rituals of ethnic minority groups, a Registration is mandatory; Once confirmed, each guest’s wood statue carving contest, an exhibition and award ceremony participation becomes mandatory, regardless of weather for the artistic photo contest entitled "Buon Ma Thuot coffee conditions; Dress code: elegant and white only; Table setting: and Central Highlands gong culture space", a thematic all white. exhibition on the history of the Central Highlands coffee and Launched in Paris in 1988 by François Pasquier and a handful the Central Highland food street. of friends, Le Dîner en Blanc has become a worldwide Contact: Visit www.festivalcafe.vn for more info epicurean phenomenon. Dîner en Blanc - Paris now attracts over 10,000 people each year. What was a “friends and word- of-mouth only” event has grown into an international sensation JANUARYMARCH 10 20 celebrated on five continents. What: Marc Romboy Contact: For full details on the event’s rules and regulations, Where: Apocalypse Now (2B Thi Sach, D1); free until 11pm, visit international.dinerenblanc.info/about VND100,000 after About: The German-born DJ, producer and label boss has become synonymous with a soulful, vocal-infused house and techno sound that has taken him all over the world. He is also the sole mastermind behind the influential Systematic Recordings label and has been since 2004. 2013 saw him release the captivating Taiyo (an album made in collaboration with Japan's Ken Ishii that married Marc's hardware techniques with Ken's love of digital synths to stunning effect) while a year later came Shades, a personal compilation of new tracks, career highlights and standout remixes. Topping off the latest chapter in this enduring pioneer's musical adventure was the 10 Years of Systematic compilation, which includes Audiojack, Jimpster and Dusty Kid. The compilation made it in the Beatport Top 5 Albums and remained in the Top 20 weeks after release. should. Contact: Visit heartbeatsaigon.com for more info 10 3/2017 VIETNAMESE restaurant Mention enjoyand a 20% discount on the entire menu until April 30th 130 Nguyen Trai, Ben Thanh, D.1 - Hotline: 093 3180316 OI VIETNAM 11 JANUARYAPRIL 1 20 What: Roller Dash Where: Saigon Star International School (Residential Area No.5, Thanh My Loi, D2) About: Join Saigon Star International School for a fun, family day out that’ll feature rollerskates, bicycles, tricycles, scooters, skateboards, strollers, hoverboards—any wheels will do! Races start from 4:30pm with long, medium and short courses for different age groups. Fun, fancy dress encouraged. Children's entertainment will include: Wacky Races, Vina Racing, Bouncy Castles, Face-Painting, Hoverboards and the infamous Dunk Tank! Food, refreshments and other stalls will available, including Chuck’s Burgers and craft beer from Phat Rooster, Saigon Cycles, Viet Bamboo Bike and FFSC Handicrafts. Cool prizes for race winners, best costume and JANUARYMARCH 22-27 20 lucky draw, and live music from The Lost Art. What: Art for You All proceeds go to Friends for Street Children (FFSC) Where: Mai’s Gallery (3A Station, 3A Ton Duc Thang, D1); Contact: Visit www.saigonstarschool.edu.vn for more info 9:30am-8pm About: The premise is simple and essentially follows the trend of affordable art fairs that have gained global appeal over recent years. It’s an art exhibition that is geared towards selling art that is more affordable, removing the sometimes elitist nature of more traditional art gallery sales and create an event that is enjoyable, exciting and welcoming for those looking to pick up a bargain or just get some inspiration and discover new artists and their work. With five previous events under their belt in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Manzi Art Space and Work Room Four combined their respective artists’ portfolios to offer work created by over 100 artists sharing in excess of 300 works of art. The work is selected and curated to fit certain criteria. These are not the oversized show-stopper canvases or the prohibitively expensive sculptures of the solo show domain. Artists are specifically requested to peruse their repertoire and select older unsold works, preparatory sketches and smaller prints or photography (and create new work) that they feel are good value. Prices start at USD25 and are capped at USD900. Contact: Email [email protected] for more info 12 3/2017 2016: A Transition Year Pacic Cross Vietnam (Formerly Blue Cross Vietnam) ANNOUNCEMENT: We are happy to say that we are now operating under our new name PACIFIC CROSS VIETNAM.