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Editor's Note November WIN WIN WIN Autumn, much like poetry, is often written off as a rather boring affair. It has none of the feverish sexuality of summer’s pool parties and beach holidays; neither does it offer the cooling release of winter, that brief period in South China when we are given respite from our sins and it doesn’t feel like another hot day in hell. No, on the face of it, autumn does not have much to recommend itself (aside from, perhaps, Thanksgiving celebrations, if you happen to celebrate that particular festivity). But just as we can find beauty in leaves as they wither and die, leaving this world in a flash of burning orange, so can we find beauty in the Pearl River Delta. What beauty exactly, you ask? Perhaps you can draw inspiration from some of this In Guangzhou, a pair of tick- month’s articles, whether you’re a fashion maven (check out our interview with Jimmy Choo on p21), an avid club-goer (see our chat with Armin van Buuren on p29) or just in search of a ets to psychedelic shoegaze new team activity like Ultimate Frisbee (p48). outfitFlyying Colours (p76), See you in the winter! a pair of tickets to post-rock band Mooncake (p76), a pair of tickets to a piano duet rep- Tom Lee Editor in Chief ertoire by Lithuanian pianist Gintaute Gataveckaite and Australian pianist Tristan Lee featuring Schubert, Ravel, Brahms and Tchaikovsky (p76), a pair of tickets to see a mix of “Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun hip-hop and electro up-and- Conspiring with him how to load and bless comers at Northern European With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run; Night (p76), a pair of tickets To bend with apples the moss'd cottage-trees, to French musical Romeo et And fill all fruit with ripeness to the core; Juliette (p78) and a pair of To swell the gourd, and plump the hazel shells tickets to the Monet exhibi- With a sweet kernel; to set budding more, tion at GTLand Plaza (p78). And still more, later flowers for the bees, Until they think warm days will never cease, In Shenzhen, a pair of tickets For Summer has o'er-brimm'd their clammy cells. COVER CREDITS to Australian singer-composer Who hath not seen thee oft amid thy store? Special thanks to Humi Tamas Wells (p72), two Sometimes whoever seeks abroad may find Zheng and his team at Suting pairs of tickets to traditional Thee sitting careless on a granary floor, Photography Studio for turning Hispanic music concert Sound Thy hair soft-lifted by the winnowing wind; our editorial department into a of Spain (p72), a pair of tick- Or on a half-reap'd furrow sound asleep, bunch of badass rockers! We'd Drows'd with the fume of poppies, while thy hook also like to credit the great Alex ets to homegrown folk band Spares the next swath and all its twined flowers: Grey for his background design. Low Wormwood (p72), 10 And sometimes like a gleaner thou dost keep e-vouchers, for two glasses Steady thy laden head across a brook; of Taps beer (p84) and five Or by a cider-press, with patient look, tickets to Future One’s White Thou watchest the last oozings hours by hours. Party (p85). Where are the songs of Spring? Ay, where are they? Think not of them, thou hast thy music too,– To find out how to win one of While barred clouds bloom the soft-dying day, these fabulous prizes, simply And touch the stubble-plains with rosy hue; Hourly updates on news, current affairs message our official WeChat Then in a wailful choir the small gnats mourn and general weirdness from around PRD Among the river sallows, borne aloft and China. (Thats_PRD) with the name of Or sinking as the light wind lives or dies; FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA the prize you would like. And full-grown lambs loud bleat from hilly bourn; facebook.com/thatsonline Hedge-crickets sing; and now with treble soft The red-breast whistles from a garden-croft; twitter.com/thatsonline And gathering swallows twitter in the skies.” youtube.com/thatsonline

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4 | SZ | NOVEMBER 2016 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | NOVEMBER 2016 | SZ | 5 8 CITY 36 COVER STORY KEEP ON ROCKIN' 9 MORNING PICK-ME-UP Interviews with the bands and record labels livening up the PRD. A couple who sell street- side breakfasts shares the story of their lives. 12 BAODING COMES CLEAN Will blue skies return to China‘s most polluted city?

20 LIFE & STYLE 46 COMMUNITY 21 MORE THAN STILLETOS Jimmy Choo on mentoring and giving back to China. 26 THE LAST PARADISE Island and resort hopping in Palawan.

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29 ARMIN VAN BUUREN Legendary DJ to Only Embrace China. 32 CLOCKENFLAP 2016 NOV 6-12 Annual music, art and film festival rocks Hong CHoP Festival Kong.

58 EAT & NOV 11-12 DRINK Shenzhen Craft Beer Festival

59 B.PARK CUISINE Dining in an art garden. 68 TRAVELS THROUGH DALI WITH A LEG OF HAM Travel maven Zhang Mei returns to her Yunnan roots and discovers NOV 18 regional recipes. Low Wormwood THE WRAP

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Journey to the West The colorful life of Xinjiang captured in photographs

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| WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | NOVEMBER 2016 WWW.THATSMAGS.COM “We usually finish after 11am. We are are 11am. We finish after usually “We about 10 people are there In half an hour THE DIRTY DETAILS THE DIRTY salary: RMB3,500-5,000 Monthly 6 per week: Days 5 Hours per day: > Man on the Street is a monthly feature where we talk to someone doing an everyday job, in order to get an insight into the lives of normal Chinese people. porridge, the decent flavors of which have at have of which porridge, the decent flavors customer. a returning many tracted lunch, considering selling something else for our income, you add to to changfen, like adding that she wishes Zhang says, know?” as much spouse could make her and her line of work. as in their previous money Zhang, who getting their morning meal from with a big bowl leave as we bids us goodbye bean porridge. black turtle of steaming - Zhang and her husband have thought thought Zhang and her husband have businesses four approximately are There “My husband was a business man in the “My husband was hardware industry and owned a store in the a store and owned industry hardware Some years Market. Tianping Decoration and bad rent high due to ago he shut it down how continues, explaining Zhang business,” business. food the street got into they start a fresh for Guangzhou about leaving to want don’t they now back home, but for education. “She is disrupt their daughter’s Zhang says grade,” one of the best in her for the primary motivation revealing proudly, employment. undertaking their current kind on the same street, of the breakfast-selling being dominant. from and Zhang’s locale is far porridges at first, because they make didn’t “We amount of time in the a tremendous require them at night, the good make morning. If you Zhang’s hus says last till morning,” won’t taste band as he picks up two tea eggs, a youtiao and eggs, a youtiao tea up two band as he picks a hurrying buns and bundles them up for two of kinds cook about seven they Now, customer. -

“I remember when we first started last first started we when “I remember The couple, hailing from Maoming City Maoming City The couple, hailing from t is a typical, drizzling morning in October. in October. morning t is a typical, drizzling their cart, Zhang Yin and her husband roll their to equipped with a metal steamer,

turtle bean porridge into a plastic bowl, be a plastic bowl, turtle bean porridge into day,” Zhang recalls, ladling out some black Zhang recalls, day,” neighborhood. We hardly made 50 kuai every every made 50 kuai hardly We neighborhood. time of the year, and also we were new in the were and also we time of the year, because less people eat porridge during that during because less people eat porridge summer, the business was pathetically bad, pathetically the business was summer, readied at night. readied youtiao (Chinese crullers) and dumplings are and dumplings are crullers) (Chinese youtiao porridge and make soybean milk, while buns, milk, while soybean porridge and make day at about 4am to cook various kinds of various cook at about 4am to day in the west of Guangdong, wakes up every up every of Guangdong, wakes in the west this for over a year and a half.” and a half.” a year over this for Hmm,” Zhang ponders, “we have been doing have Zhang ponders, “we Hmm,” they performed this routine? “Let’s count. this routine? performed they and other morning repast. How long have long have morning repast. How and other their morning routine: selling porridge, buns selling porridge, morning routine: their regular selling post on Shatai Lu and start regular

fore her husband ties it up with a plastic bag. her fore I By Tristin Zhang Chinese Breakfast Vendor MORNING PICK-ME-UP THE BUZZ

TOTALLY TRIVIAL PRD VIP Typhoon Town Yi Jianlian PRD VIP N0003 When Chinese basketball player Yi Jianlian into the NBA in 2007, playing forYi Jianlian the Milwaukee first made Bucks, his way he Hometown: Heshan of wasn’t paid as much attention Jiangmen City by mainland denizens as long- Claim to fame: (Almost) time legend Yao Ming. When the next Yao Ming he played for the more famous Dallas Mavericks on a half-year Yi’s NBA journey, however, did not follow contract, Chinese audiences continued to the same trajectory to success as Yao. Over show little interest. But in August when he joined the Los Angeles Lakers as a power teams: the Milwaukee Bucks, New Jersey Nets forward, the mainland public – and es- andthe next Washington five years Wizards. he played His for performance three NBA show some love, because after all, it’s Kobe returned to the Guangdong Southern Tigers, Bryant’specially the Lakers! Cantonese – finally began to beforewas barely getting satisfactory, signed to andthe Dallasin 2012 Mavericks. he briefly China has been hit by more tropical Yi Jianlian, born in Heshan of Jiangmen His performance at the Olympics seemed cyclones than any other country, accord- City in Guangdong, grew up in Shenzhen and to promise fresh chances. Having previously ing to a tally by the National Oceanic & went to University in Guangzhou. He joined represented his country three times at the Atmospheric Administration. While that's the Guangdong Southern Tigers in 2002 after world’s most hallowed sporting event, the only counting from 1970, the year world- returning from Adidas’ ABCD camp in New wide satellite coverage for storms became - games in Rio. As a result, a deal was inked for available, it seems to be following a trend cord, becoming the youngest MVP in Chinese Yi6-foot-11 to return player to the averaged NBA. 20.4 points in five that can be traced back centuries. Southern BasketballJersey. After Association three years, history Yi broke in 2005,his first lead re- But just last month the Lakers waived China in particular has some of the oldest ing his team to the championship title three him, apparently at his own request. We guess recordings of typhoons in the entire world, times in a row. Time magazine called him “the China will have to wait a little longer for its dating back more than 1,000 years. It’s next Yao Ming.” next hardly surprising, therefore, that the word ‘typhoon’ comes from the Chinese ‘tai feng’ (a dialectical version of the Mandarin for ‘big wind’). QUIZ CORNER

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Sport: Which male tennis player won both General knowledge: Which Guangdong the China Open in Beijing and the Shanghai Masters last month? tallest freestanding structure? landmark holds the title of the world’s fifth- Food and drink: What is a common custom Last month's answers: 1. Jiang Zemin 2. Hangzhou 3. among Cantonese people to thank the person Yao Ming 4. Squid Ink Burger 5. Bao’an, Longgang, pouring tea? Dapeng, Nanshan, Longhua, Pingshan

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BEHIND THE CONCRETE are held every year. On the fourth is Veg Tables, a Western-style vegetarian restaurant that features foods made with ingredients from Kangaroo Island in Australia. Goelia 225 Crowning it all is an exquisitely designed guest house, so Qilou, or ‘arcade houses,’ are a familiar sight for Guangzhou resi- that those who want to spend longer in the historic building can dents. Their hybrid architecture took root in Guangdong’s capi- get a feel for how it was to live in the striking qilou. tal hundreds of years ago, when the city was China’s only commercial port. During the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Guangzhou > 225 Beijing Lu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 广州市越秀区北京路225号 enjoyed a history of embracing foreign cultures, resulting in the (020-8336 0050) birth of qilou in the 18th century; blending traditional Cantonese constructions, known as ‘bam- boo tube houses,’ and Western building practices. Standing on both sides of Beijing Lu are various kinds of qilou. Among them, Goelia 225 is one of the most eye-catching during the night, when its bright red facade and warm yellow lighting glow in the darkness. qilou was con- structed in 1949 around the crossroad of Beijing Lu andThis Danan five-floor, Lu and fan-shaped originally housed a jewelry shop. Today it’s home to Goelia 225, a fashion - tions. brand, with each floor dedicated to different func- ful roses, tulips, daisies, you name it; the second The first floor, a florist, greets you with color floor is a reading space with some volumes on travel, design and floriculture. An exhibition hall occupies the third floor, where over 60 shows

WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | NOVEMBER 2016 | SZ | 11 CITY | FEATURE BAODING COMES CLEAN Will Blue Skies Return to China‘s Most Polluted City? By Oscar Holland, Dominique Wong and Noelle Mateer, images and design by Holly Li, additional research by Emma Huang and Emma Marshall

t Green Valley amusement park in Baoding, a rainbow-colored Ferris Awheel turns slowly against a clear, cloudless sky. In the neighboring Botanical Garden, autumn leaves fall around a lake on which tourists pedal out in small boats. These are hardly scenes you’d expect in a city that, at the beginning of last year, was named China’s most polluted. If you were to be generous about the downtown area of this 11-million-person metropolis – now less than 45 minutes from Beijing by train – you might describe it as pleasant. Even if you weren’t feeling generous, there would be little worse to say about Baoding than it being indistinguishable from other third-tier cities in North China. Such blue-sky days are a rarity here, however. In February 2015, China’s Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP) found Baoding to have the worst air quality in the country. That winter, the concentration of PM2.5 (the most common measure of pol- Above: At least one mask is visible on a heavily polluted day lutants) averaged at around 185ug/m3. To Below: Apartment blocks equipped with solar panels on a rare blue-sky day put this number into context: it’s the upper

was more than double Beijing’s readings for theend same of what period. classifies as ‘unhealthy’ and In addition to the vehicle emissions that plague most large cities, the economy here relies on heavy, coal-dependent industries like steel, cement and base metals. When the smog descends, Baoding assumes new bleakness. The sullied air is less obvious in the built-up center, but at the city’s out-

into the hazy near-distance. Few people hereskirts wear we find masks, rows a decisionof corn that that quickly leaves fadea distinct metallic taste on the tongue. But Baoding’s air quality has actually improved drastically in the last two years. That’s by

2016,The latest average figures, PM2.5 provided readings to were almost 26Greenpeace, percent lower show than that thein the same first period half of in 2015. And last year was itself a com- in Baoding this past spring and summer beautiful place,” he says, gesturing towards paratively good one, with air quality about though, better than last year. But I’m not the gardens. 16 percent better than in 2014 overall. sure what’s going to happen in winter.” Unfortunately, today is not one of those Pollution levels may be falling from an in- Taxi driver Guo is also quietly hopeful. days. Li seems to sense our skepticism. credibly high baseline, but change is – quite “It’s getting a little better. The government “The air in Baoding is still really bad literally – in the air. is trying,” he says, as we drive past a road – like today,” he says. “But it can get much On a clear autumn morning we meet sign reminding drivers: “Only cars with li- more severe. Will it change for the better? I university lecturer David Hu, who’s based cense plates ending ‘4’ and ‘9’ are permitted don’t know. in Baoding and often travels back and forth to drive today.” “Last year was like this too. When win- to Beijing. At the Ancient Lotus Pond, one of ter arrives, the cold returns. And because “Traveling from Beijing to Hebei on China’s oldest classical gardens, long-time of Baoding’s location, air doesn’t reach the the train, the sky changes color – it gradu- resident Mr. Li, 74, is sitting at a pavilion area very easily, so the smog doesn’t shift. ally turns from light blue to gray,” he jokes, beside the water. A little wind can clear up the air nicely, but before adding: “The [air] was pretty good “When the weather is nice, this is a then after a couple of days it’s back to being

12 | SZ | NOVEMBER 2016 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM FEATURE | CITY bad.” “It’s hard to say whether [the crack- these factories are circumventing regula- Baoding is relying on more than the down or reduced demand] has hit stronger, tions by operating when inspectors won’t breeze to reinvent itself. Some of the meas- though the impact of restrictions will cer- call – at night. We are unable to verify his ures being taken are visible in the streets, tainly be more obvious,” she says. “But over- claims, though the MEP recently asserted capacity is a problem in Hebei, and some of that Hebei’s industrial plants are engaging cannons that patrol the city blasting out the workers will leave sooner or later.” in “fraudulent practices” to get around the mistsuch toas tacklethe fleet “dust.” of electric But the buses bulk and of pro water- Whether the result of regional policies rules. gress has come from a crackdown on pollut- or economic slowdown, a trip to a factory The strategy has other potential ing industries. shortcomings. Because while a regional Across Hebei (a province responsible approach reduces pollution in Hebei, it for seven of the country’s 10 most polluted may just shift the problem elsewhere. cities), beefed-up inspection teams have "Traveling from Environmentalists fear that the manu- been enforcing tight new factory regula- facturers frustrated by restrictions will tions. In an operation modeled on the Beijing to Hebei the simply relocate, away from the country’s nationwide anti-corruption campaign, the sky changes color – it northeast. Last year, three-quarters of the power plants came from central and west ownersworst polluters have been are investigated being fined and –shut in gradually turns from China.210 applications The latest MEPmade data for newalso coal-firedshows that, somedown. cases Hundreds – punished of officials for violating and factory emis - sions rules. light blue to gray" Urumqi, Xinjiang, eclipsed those of Hebei - in the first quarter of 2016, PM2.5 levels in - relinquished its ‘most polluted’ title, but lutionOfficials regionally, attribute integrating the campaign’s efforts across suc belt to Baoding’s east suggests that some- otherscities for suffer the firstas a time.result. Baoding may have Jing-Jin-Jicess to a decision (Beijing, made Tianjin in 2013and Hebei). to fight But pol thing is working. Having expected billowing cooling demand in the economy may also neglect other aspects of pollution. Baoding have contributed. Hebei’s GDP growth is stretch of waste incinerators and metal has Thebeen fixation at the center with air of qualitya number may of also slower than in most Chinese provinces, and plants.smokestacks, The roads we findare lineda largely with dormant industrial toxic scandals this year alone. In March, the well-documented stockpiling of steel facilities and scrap piles, but there is scant a restaurateur was killed by poisonous and coal is hitting the region’s businesses, sign of the emissions responsible for the gases from his kitchen drain, after a fac- says Zhang Chun, senior researcher at envi- city’s dirty reputation. tory dumped contaminated waste in the ronmental website ChinaDialogue. Our driver, a Baoding local, claims that pipes of a nearby parking lot. Then, months

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later, toxic rubber produced in Baoding was found in a synthetic running track that left "Will the air change for Beijing students with nausea, dizziness and the better? I don’t know," nosebleeds. The offending manufacturers reflects Baoding resident had used industrial waste in their rubber Mr. Li, 74 alongside used tires and cables. Water pollution is another longstanding obstacle in Baoding’s drive to clean up. Baiyangdian Lake, about 40 kilometers out of the city center, has been contaminated with industrial wastewater and untreated sewage since the 1980s. In this time, there have been a spate of wildlife deaths here, most notably a three-day period in 2006

- gionwhen on tons pollution of fish satand rotting paper millson the dumping water’s wastesurface. upstream. Local fishermen blamed the conta Shortly after the incident, city authori- ties pledged RMB8 billion over 10 years to clean up Baiyangdian. From the surround- ing waterways, it’s unclear whether the investment has paid off. No results have been publicized, and a recent “hundred days campaign” to reduce Baoding’s water pollution suggests that this is still a work in progress. Heaps of trash and layers of green algae give the impression of unclean water,

the state of the lake. and Onlocal a highwayfish-sellers leading have awaymixed from views on -

speedBaiyangdian, past, sending we find dust a wet into market the air, ped while dling crabs, eels and fish of all sizes. Trucks- ing picked up and tossed back into shallow bowls.dying fish Hygiene flap onto doesn’t the appearasphalt tobefore be a hugebe concern here. But the vendors certainly have strong opinions on the quality of their goods. A friendly trader named Zhang claims

becausethat “the of fish the have polluted become water.” smaller over the pastHe 10 describes years – there an apocalyptic are no big fishscene now from last summer: “During rainy season, the pol-

improvementsluted water burst in theout water,and all even the deadthough fish the governmentfloated on the is lake’s supposedly surface. spending I don’t see money any not restricted to so-called ‘green’ enter- electricity they produce is equivalent to 104 changing things.” prises, the area has attracted everyone from tons of coal, helping the hotel reduce its car- Most of the vendors sing a different wind turbine manufacturers to producers of bon dioxide emissions by 270 tons a year tune, though this isn’t entirely surprising – hydroelectric power, creating tens of thou- and cut its annual electricity expenditure by they are trying to make sales, after all. One sands of jobs in the process. RMB260,000. The power generated by solar The shimmering Power Valley presents panels only accounts for about 12 percent water is really good quality. I don’t think the an encouraging vision of Baoding’s future. of the hotel’s energy use – but it’s a start. pollutionman tells affectsus: “The the fish water are tasty– it’s becauseirrelevant.” the Emblematic of this are solar panels, which “This is an exemplary program for oth- Misplaced optimism, perhaps. But there ers to see and replicate,” Huo says. “Our are some genuine reasons to be positive blocks – and almost every surface of the hotel doesn’t run entirely on solar power, about Baoding’s prospects. Because as well can be found on traffic lights and apartment but the power we do produce is sent to the as being one of the most polluted places This futuristic, state-of-the-art build- national grid, which is then sent back to us on Earth, the city is, in fact, a vital hub for ingfive-star – albeit Power one withValley tacky International curtains – Hotel. is for use.” blanketed with 4,500 square meters of solar Power Valley International Hotel is a In Baoding’s north, the High-Tech symbol of change in Baoding – just as solar IndustrialChina’s green Development technology Zone firms. (often re- quick to point out that there are panels eve- energy is a symbol of change for the coun- ferred to as ‘Power Valley’) is home to over rywherecells. Front – on office the managerceiling, on Huo the Lanyingguest room is try. China now produces approximately 200 alternative energy companies. Although windows, even on the neighboring KTV. The two-thirds of the world’s solar panels, and

14 | SZ | NOVEMBER 2016 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM FEATURE | CITY the hotel’s parent company, Yingli Solar, is the nation’s leading manufacturer. Founded in 1998, this Baoding startup is now a huge multi- national that ships panels to over 90 countries. Most of them are produced here in Power researching, developing and manufacturing so- larValley, technology. where the There’s firm runs even a an huge on-site facility museum, for where we’re shown the company’s range of panels and their uses around the world. According to our guide, 60 percent of Yingli’s panels are exported to Europe. And therein lies the cruel irony of Baoding’s role as alternative energy pioneer: it will have very little impact on the city’s own struggle with pollution. Baoding may technically be ‘carbon-positive’ (its own carbon emissions are outweighed by those it saves worldwide), but this is of little use to those breathing toxic air here most days. On this front, there is much work to be done, urges Greenpeace campaigner Dong Liansai. “Although we have already seen relative im- Local fish sellers with mixed views on the water quality in Baoding provement compared with the old air-pocalypse moments back in 2013 and 2014, several cities – including Baoding – are still listed as among the phasing out of coal.” the worst in China,” he says. “Cities like Baoding To this end, a new ‘no coal zone’ around Beijing was announced in September. From really need to accelerate their pace of eliminat- November 2017, factories and households in 18 districts and towns across Hebei will be ing emission sources, primarily by speeding up forbidden from burning coal. Perhaps only then will blue skies return to Baoding.

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THE WILD NORTHWEST Urumqi, Gateway to Xinjiang By Matthew Bossons and Zoey Zha

h Xinjiang, that almost mythical land - A west. A region famed for its rich cultural heritage, scenicthat resides landscapes in China’s and internationally-far-flung north renowned cuisine, Xinjiang, in our so humble opinion, is a place that’s not to be missed. The magic of Xinjiang comes from the diverse ethnic groups that make up its populace, including Han, Kazakhs, Tajiks, Russians, Hui, Uyghur, Kyrgyz and Mongols. Nowhere in the region is this diversity more apparent than its capital, Urumqi. Serving as the gateway to the rest of Xinjiang, almost every visit here (by air any- way) will mean passing through Urumqi. Even a short stay in the city can be a rewarding travel experience, offering the adventurous a glimpse into the region’s history and rich traditions.

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Food Urumqi is not exactly a place where you - ies like the ones in Shanghai, and you’d be sur- prisedwill find by fancy how restaurantstranquil the orbar swish street speakeas can be. Local food, on the other hand, could be the sole reason to make this city your favorite one. There is no better experience than to go to a local kebab restaurant to enjoy a sizzling plate of roasted mutton and lamp chops. At only RMB6 per skewer, your taste buds will instantly fall in love with

If you are not too keen on grilled food, pilaf is another highly the meat’s flavors and textures. - monly made with fried rice, carrots and mutton, while the raisins and picklesrecommended offer some option. nice Served surprises in different with each flavors, bite. here it is most com Finally, don’t leave without tasting the local yogurt, which is a bit heavier than most, but we really enjoy the creaminess. There’s a thin layer of milk on the top, and all you need to do is stir it into the rest of the bowl and enjoy.

Sights Anyone that’s been to Urumqi will tell you the bazaar, referred to as Erdaqiao market by some, is the city’s most enticing tourist site. Admittedly, it’s a classic tourist trap, but offers some good souvenir shopping opportunities, with stalls selling everything from dried fruits to clothing, old war medals and coins. From a cultural perspective, the bazaar is noteworthy due to its reputation as a traditional Islamic marketplace – a feature that is apparent based on the local dress, language and occasional Arabic call to prayer from a nearby mosque. A lesser-known attraction, but one equally worthwhile, is Red Mountain (Hongshan), which offers commanding views

mountain also hosts a Buddhist temple and, for couples and thoseof the travelingUrumqi skyline. with children, A perfect a Ferris stop for wheel. selfie aficionados, the Animal lovers can pay a visit to Liyushan Park, an area that is home to a number of rare horse breeds, including Przewalski horses, and some rowdy cowboys. With no admission charge, the cowboy shows are fun to watch and offer a glimpse into the crazier things that can be done on horseback (like riding on your head). In addition to the live horses Liyushan Park is home to, the site harbors an impressive collection of artifacts and art installations that offer curious individuals a glimpse into the region’s long equestrian history.

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LIFE & STYLE

The Sexy Sixties Fashion brand Rimless reimagines semi- formal classics

These Boots are Made for Walking Escape to Paradise P22 P26

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MORE THAN JUST STILETTOS Jimmy Choo on Mentoring and Giving Back to China By Lena Gidwani

It’s 10am in one of the city’s poshest address- es, and already Professor Jimmy Choo, OBE, is a picture of effortless sophistication. His sit perfectly as he readies himself. There’s afitted kind blazer of easy-going is flawlessly approachability cut and dark and shades a distinguishable humility that immediately stands out. Perhaps it’s Choo’s humble origins – in road to success, Choo is passionate about giv- as Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, addition to his dedication to exquisitely ing back, including pointing emerging talent Balenciaga, Versace, Alexander McQueen and crafted shoes – that has made him such a in the right direction. Honorary fellow for Stella McCartney, and has plans to expand household name. It was 1986 when an entre- footwear education at his alma mater and a across the mainland. spokesperson for the British Council in their Choo is excited about his relationship following his graduation from Cordwainers promotion of British Education to foreign with GML. “Everyone keeps asking me why Technicalpreneurial College, Choo first now set part up ofshop the in London London, students, Choo mentors young and aspiring I’m in China. I’ve chosen to work with GML College of Fashion. A decade later, his ready- shoe designers. He says he isn’t scared of because they want to make quality shoes, just to-wear line was launched with the late Tom them copying his ideas or inspiration – he’s like they do in Italy. I’m Chinese, so I’m also Yeardye, and loyal celebrity fans like the late just worried they will become lazy and not coming back to my heritage, my motherland. Princess Diana, Madonna and Sarah Jessica develop new designs. A lot of young Chinese designers have gone Parker in Sex and the City propelled his rise “More and more schools and universities overseas to study, and they’ve returned to to stardom. Several accolades followed, in- have asked me to share my experiences, be- work here. It is very important to me to give cluding an Order of the British Empire for his cause I do everything from drawing to craft- back to society. We’re creating jobs, giving contribution to fashion, presented by Queen ing. Not many can design, cut patterns and back to the Chinese economy.” Elizabeth II in 2003. sew from scratch. It’s a lost skill these days, Choo still designs and sews new pieces. Jimmy Choo, the internationally recognized with computers and machines. Now, we focus His ultimate goal is to be like Giorgio Armani, icon and legendary shoe couturier, is more than more on freehand drawing, we’re going back who continues to work despite his age. But Jimmy Choo, the sexy, glamorous brand that's to basics,” says Choo. for now, Choo is looking to the future. wildly famous for its high heels and even higher His latest breed of budding artisans hail "I love designing. I love creating. I love price tags. Choo is quick to point out that he directly from China, and Choo is an advisor to travel, meet young people and give them hasn’t been a part of the brand for the last 15 to homegrown manufacturer ISCA Limited, years. “I sold my share of the business in 2001, whose brand Grand Master Lineage (GML) he declares, his soft laugh permeating the debuted at Attos Milano, the mainland’s morningadvice and air. confidence. I’m just not done yet," we are not related at all.” largest authorized duty-free luxury concept five yearsBorn intoafter a inception. family of Itshoemakers bears my name, in but store. With two branches, one at Bund 18 in > Attos Milano, 1/F, La Perle Mall, 367 Huanshi Dong Malaysia, it was his father who taught him his Shanghai and the other at La Perle Mall in Lu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 广州市越秀区环市东路 trade at age 11. Having trodden the hard, long Guangzhou, it stocks over 40 brands such 367号丽柏广场一层 (020-8335 1567)

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DAYTRIPPER Wutong Mountain

Riding the bus out to Wutong Village, it’s incredible how quickly Shenzhen turns from cityscape to overgrowth. Wide-leafed plants droop over road barriers; vines hang overhead. One of three places you can access 943-meter-tall Wutong Mountain, the hamlet spans a dozen or so streets and packs in ca- fes, restaurants and shops – basically everything you may need before climbing the green mass that dominates the horizon. Wutong Mountain has 12 popular trails the time!” a sign proclaims at the base of the worldly scene: wind strong enough to lean path. A more apt description: stairs, stairs, driveway’ to ‘this might kill you.’ Other routes stairs, some stairs and more stairs… then hides the horizon. exist,that range but are in difficultyonly marked from by ‘walking well-trod up grass a mountain top. intoOutside ruffles an the undulating large rock grey-white that tops the that and signs reminding hikers going off-trail to That may sound bleak, but it’s not. The mountain, nothing else is visible, something bring a partner, sound advice given a 22-year- route avoids tedium with views of waterfalls, an experienced hiker says happens 80 per- old college student died last year after getting two rope bridges and one area with signage cent of the time. lost during a solo trek. warning hikers not to enter brooks, before After the challenging ascent, the Hao Han The Taishan Stream Footpath is a happy leading directly into a brook. Slope is an easier way down. It follows a ridge medium: physically challenging and unlikely After about 45 minutes of climbing the and is bracketed by railing made to look like to end in a fatality. Pass under Wutong’s mas- Taishan Stream Footpath, high-heeled wom- tree roots. Some parts of the route are exposed sive main gate and head left. en are replaced by sporty-looking lads and rock with concrete footholds added, offering a “The footpath sometimes twists like ladies with walking sticks and hiking shoes. moderate challenge. The slope ends in a large bending willow branches, leaps and falls like From there it just gets tougher. There are pavilion where cows graze and seem bizarrely stairs, yes, but around the two-hour mark, compelled to lick sweaty hikers. and clouds, attracting tourists to experience they begin winding wildly up the side of the From there, it’s about an hour and a half thea dragon feeling flying, of being and deeply sometimes intoxicated drops intoall fog mountain, and the temperature drops as the walk down a wide, paved road to Wutong’s air thins. main gate, where a Didi driver will whisk you Surprisingly, commerce continues along back to the city proper. STG the entire route, with vendors waiting on

for about RMB5. Bring cash – owing to poor HOW TO GET THERE receptionthe flat areas on theof the mountain, trail and it selling might waterbe the Take line three of the Shenzhen metro to last place in Shenzhen where you can’t use the Cuizhu stop, then go to Liuyi Bu bus WeChat to buy some H2O. stop and take bus 211 towards Wutong After three hours of climbing, we sum- Shan, the last stop. mit – sore calved and sweat soaked – the tallest point in Shenzhen, surrounded by > Daytripper is a monthly column that aims to help cloud. We had read about the incredible view people get the most out of their PRD experience by of Shenzhen and the ocean from the vantage, proposing fun excursions that can be made in a single but are denied it by a beautiful and other- day to explore the local culture and nature of the region.

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omen’s clothing brand Wand-mortar store sits in a PanyuRimless’ villa. It’s firstnot quitebrick- high street, with most neighbors being -

families,She approaches but it seems us to from fit lead across de signer Edie Zhuang just fine.

swingingthe first-floor side showroomto side from with around a herconfident neck. Likesmile, most a tape independent measure labels in China, Guangzhou-based

through Taobao. Moving from a virtualRimless shop first tobuilt a real-world up a fan base space is the sign of a brand on the rise.

customers when they buy stuff online.“It’s They always can’t difficult try on for the our dress to see if it suits them,” Zhuang says. “Here, they can sit down with us, talk about their feelings and give suggestions.” Though Zhuang is a woman of few words, her voice is clear in her reimagining of classic dress designs. Rimless’ autumn and winter series, ‘Ten Night Dreams,’ takes hints from semi-formal wear from the 1960s, with an elegant chic that has moved the company from computer screen to show room in just three years.

"Belle De Jour" Deep Green Coat RMB568 "Belle De Jour" Velvet Underwear Set Deep Green RMB199 Sweater RIMLESS RMB336 Movin’ On Up "Belle De Jour" Deep Green By Ziyi Yuan Skirt RMB292 Vintage Fur Bag RMB625

"Belle De Jour" Silk Top Velvet Jacket RMB486 RMB469

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LIFE & STYLE | TRAVEL

THE LAST PARADISE Island and Resort Hopping in Palawan Words and photos by Dave Tacon

ecently named by Conde Nast Traveller and Travel + Leisure as design ploy originally created by villagers to keep their harvest safe the “most beautiful island in the world,” Palawan, the island from rats. Rprovince of the Philippines that divides the Sulu Sea and South It takes roughly an hour to stroll around the island, with crabs run- China Sea, represents some of the best value for travelers anywhere in ning the gauntlet of seabirds across the sands and baby blacktip reef Asia. sharks skulking in the shallows just centimeters from shore. With so The sun shimmers on the turquoise waters of the Sulu Sea, as I few other guests, even at maximum occupancy one feels completely crane my neck from the front row of our 19-seat twin-propeller plane. alone. Although Boracay remains the Philippines' number one beach Island (in the northern part of Palawan), a 5.5-kilometer-long, 500-me- destination, Coron at the northern tip of Palawan is a viable alternative ter-wideThrough stretchthe cockpit of white windscreen, sand and I getjungle, my firstfringed glimpse by coral of Pamalican reef and as a quick getaway from China’s distinctive brand of controlled urban home to Amanpulo, one of Asia’s most exclusive and expensive resorts; chaos. Both Boracay and Coron are less than an hour away by air from an island paradise 360 kilometers southeast of Manila with its own Manila, yet this is where the similarity ends. private airstrip. While Boracay has morphed into a party town with crowded After arriving in Manila, we are chauffeured to Aman’s pri- beaches, nightclubs and rampant development, Coron boasts pristine white sands amidst a mostly untamed landscape of mountain and jungle. Beneath its waters is the abundant marine life and coral that vate hangar at Ninoy Aquino Airport, where we board our flight to - have made it a world-renowned diving destination. With little more tertainment:Amanpulo (USD495 the urban per sprawl person of for Manila return and flights). then out Due over to the Manila relatively Bay, than 40,000 people spread around its islands and islets, it is one of the low flying altitude, the view from the window is its own in-flight en Philippines' most sparsely populated regions. of the Sulu Sea. This body of water lies between the west coast of the Most of its residents live around Coron Town, along a single stretch Philippines’the mountainous main jungleisland ofgroup Mindoro and the and eastern then the coast final of leg the to thin the diagomiddle- of road dotted with restaurants and dive shops. This sleepy backwa- nal strips of island that constitute the province of Palawan. ter is backpacker heaven and a popular starting point for travelers The dwellings are inspired by Bahay Kubo stilted houses and are to work their way southward down Palawan’s archipelago. Private hidden within the foliage of the island. Beachside casitas are almost rooms in hostels start from PHP500 (around RMB50) per night while invisible from the shore, which can be reached from each little house private boat tours to the spectacular Kayangan and Barracuda lakes via a private path shaded by a tunnel-like canopy of rainforest trees. and Maquinit saltwater hot springs set you back around PHP2,000 Treetop casitas are perched above the treetops on concrete stilts – a (RMB200). Rock lobster can be enjoyed for as little as PHP500

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(RMB50). The town’s waterfront is far from picturesque.

about an hour by road and sea from Coron Town and near Francisco B. Reyes Airport.Infinitely The sea more journey appealing to Club is Club Paradise Paradise begins Palawan, from a asmall private jetty island on a resortmangrove- lined estuary on traditional banca boat. Soon the estuary gives way to calm open

half an hour, we land on the powdery sand of Sunset Beach on Dimakya Island. At thesea triangular-roofedflanked by never-ending club house, rows we of jungleare greeted islands not with just jagged with a peaks. welcome After drink, about but by a trio of singing guitarists belting out the resort’s theme song: ‘Welcome to Club Paradise.’ Club Paradise is charmingly old fashioned and ticks all the boxes of what an island holiday is supposed to be about: sunshine, relaxation, idyllic tropical beach vistas. Accommodation (starts at around RMB1,000 per night) is limited to 51 suites and cottages on the island. Rustic beachfront bungalows come with an inviting timber terrace and cane hammock. A variety of activities – from half-day and full-day island hopping tours to sunrise hikes up to Eagles Point, the highest peak on the island – are offered. Early ris-

canopy of the trees. The area is also home to a colony of fruit bats. Each day at dusk ers can enjoy sunrise and a 360-degree view of the island as birds flit about in the the strait to the west, returning again before daybreak. the wingedPossibly mammals the greatest leave attraction their daytime of all is roost the underwater behind the Clubactivities, House such to fly as across PADI-

weave in changing formation, their group expanding and contracting in symmetry. certified Scuba diving courses and guided snorkeling tours. Schools of tropical fish along with a group of Chinese. Elaine Xu, who now lives in Manila with her Filipino husband,On our says: final “Palawan evening, iswe a arepopular invited destination on a sunset for cruise Chinese, around but I nearbywanted islands to show my friends what an amazing place this is. For me, it’s the region’s last [undiscov- ered] paradise.” As the sun sets upon Dimakya Island, we can’t agree with her more.

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Haute Sunday Brunch at The Langham, Shenzhen’s Duke’s For a refreshing Sunday morning, The French foie gras. able and compliment the live entertain- Langham, Shenzhen’s sophisticated Sunday The kitchen also serves tantalising ta- ment. Brunch is an event not to be missed. pas inspired by the sun-dappled shores of Located on level 3 of The Langham, Skillful chefs from a creative culinary the Mediterranean Sea. Other specialties Shenzhen, the effortlessly stylish Duke’s team reinvent classic dishes with a modern include succulent grilled meats, featuring Wines and Grill evokes continental charm touch by preparing a sophisticated Sunday Australian wagyu beef complimented with complemented by luxurious modern touch- brunch at Duke’s. Along with breakfast fa- Yorkshire pudding, selected steaks and es. With the sophisticated European cuisine, vorites such as baked bread, pastries, and seafood are also available, while delicate the largest wine cellar in the city, as well as crepes, guests are served with a tantalizingly desserts will draw your meal to a perfect live jazz vibe and contemporary art, Duke’s fresh seafood feast from all over the world, ending. Selected champagne and free flow is the perfect place to see and been seen in which includes caviar, lobster, oyster and house wines and soft drinks are also avail- Shenzhen.

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Clockenflap 2016 Music, art and food combine at Hong Kong’s fun-filled annual festival

Doctor Strange On Screen Streets Kill Strange Animals P31 P34

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ARMIN VAN BUUREN Legendary DJ to Only Embrace China

Named as the world’s best DJ for a record-setting five straight times in DJ Magazine’s Top 100 DJ list, Armin van Buuren is a trance legend. Revered for his euphoric sets, the Grammy- nominated Dutch producer is bringing his Armin Only Embrace tour to the Venetian Macao on November 19. He gives us the details.

On bringing his Armin Only Embrace show to China… It’s an incredible honor for me to bring the Armin Only Embrace show... I’ve been coming to China a lot since 2004 and I always dreamed of doing a bigger show, because I have many fans there. I think it’s going to be something new and it’s something I’m very proud of.

On the concept behind Armin Only Embrace… The idea behind the Armin Only show is based around my last artist album, Embrace. The concept is that I’m the only DJ playing an extended set. But it’s not just about the music – there are live performances and special videos – things no one else is doing. One of the [special] things about Embrace is that the artwork was done by the famous photographer Anton Corbijn, who did all the album covers for U2 and Depeche Mode. He’s a famous movie director as well and is also from Holland. I asked him to do the photos for the artwork, which provided the ideas and base for the visuals of this show.

On Embrace… The concept of Embrace is to embrace different styles – within trance and within my own sound. For example, I will be bringing world-famous trumpet player Eric Vloeimans on tour. I’ve asked him to do a special track with me for the show. So it’s a little bit of art – I’m trying to incorporate different styles and sounds into my DJ set, to create something really [unique] for the listener.

On what makes the Armin Only shows so special… I don’t do that many Armin Only shows. It’s really a solo show with a lot of live tracks and performances. It’s very different from my Intense tour, and I’m not bringing any musicians from that show or playing any music from the Intense album. This will re- “As proud as I am of my past ally just be about the Embrace album, with a few exceptions. It’s very different from a normal DJ set. If you want to experience achievements, I don’t want to repeat Armin van Buuren in full, you have to come to the show. For me it’s super exciting to do something like this. I’ve been DJing for myself. I want to show people that I’m - spire me. constantly reinventing myself” quite a long time and I’m always trying to find new things to in On living up to his legend status… On what he’s up to… As proud as I am of my past achievements – my tracks and my Right now I’m spending a lot of time in my studio at home, working on singles – I don’t want to repeat myself. I want to show people that new songs. Making a lot of new music is always one of my favorite things. I’m constantly reinventing myself, whether it’s working with a I might play a lot of the new stuff in between the live action and perfor- live band or with an orchestra or with session musicians or using mances during the Armin Only Embrace show, depending on how the different techniques to produce tracks. After 20 years, I’m still tracks are sounding at the moment. learning so much about music and production. That makes me so excited. It’s something I’m super proud of. Nov 19, 9.30pm, MOP280-900. The Venetian Macao (www.venetianmacao.com)

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SINO CELEB STAGECRAFT Zhou Xun Village Western audiences know Zhou Xun, 41, One of Israel’s most innovative theater as ‘that Korean clone’ from 2012 movie groups, The Gesher is set to perform Village, Cloud Atlas, but her media footprint in the a historic Israeli play, in Guangzhou this Sino-sphere is gigantic. Along with being month. Written by Joshua Sobol and directed the name of many households, Zhou – the by Yevgeny Arye, Village made its debut in movie star – is a household name. 1996 at the Gesher Theatre of Israel. It has Hailing from Zhejiang and the daughter been especially well received by the Israeli community and has been performed over her parents and pursued art and acting in- 700 times internationally, winning multiple steadof a projectionist, of attending she university. defied the In hindsight,wishes of awards including the Israel Theatre Award a wise career move, with IMDB.com nam- for best director, best actor and best play. ing her the most commercially successful Set in the years preceding Israel's inde- snaps out of his small-town mindset. Near actress in the history of Chinese cinema pendence in 1948, Village tells the story of a the end of the play, Yossi is left questioning small community in what was then Palestine. how much progress he and his village have One of Zhou’s earliest movies, Suzhou made. Riverbased, sawon box-office her play two earnings. different women through the perspective of a naive village boy Performed in Hebrew with some Russian and earned her the Best Actress Award at namedThe entire Yossi. play Uninterested is narrated inand the filtered violence and English phrases and Chinese subtitles, the Festival du Film de Paris. happening around him, Yossi spends his time Village confronts the question of self-identity In 2010, police reportedly found nud- observing the small matters in his village, in the context of historical events, offering au- ies of Zhou in Beijing-bad-boy Wang Shuo’s diences a unique view into the lives of Israeli home while searching for guns. Wang was of manure to love affairs and marital strug- villagers following the Second World War. indicted on weapons charges while the al- gles.from Israelis and Jews fighting over the price leged pictures never surfaced and Zhou’s When major outside news is brought to > Sat Nov 12, 8pm and Sun Nov 13, 3pm; career continued unscathed. the village – like the Holocaust and Battle of RMB100-880. Guangdong Performing Arts Centre, Zhou has won praise El Alamein in World War II – they are only 1229 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District, for her acting range, but is mentioned in passing. It isn’t until after the Guangzhou 广州市天河区广州大道中1229号, 广东演艺 less gifted vocally, with fans death of his soldier brother Ami that Yossi 中心大剧院 (020-3720 6282) nonplussed by her two solo albums. In 2010 Zhou became HAO BU HAO named a ‘Champion of the Earth’first entertainer by the United to be Nations (yes, really) for her Hao consistent promotion of environmental awareness. Her 2014 crime thriller Overheard 3 grossed USD53 million, proving she remains a highly bankable star. Bu Hao Kind of like: Angelina Jack Ma’s Alibaba Pictures and Stephen At New York Comic Con, Matt Damon admit- Jolie with acting talent Spielberg’s Amblin Pictures made their part- ted the whitewashing accusations of his Famous for: versatility, inclusion in Zhang Yimou’s upcoming epic questionable singing Beijing. The Academy Award-winning direc- The Great Wall “was a f*cking bummer.” The See her next in: up- tornership hopes official that the last deal month to co-produce at a glitzy event and in coming movie Remain Madison Square Garden for the debut of its Silent China, and bring more of China to America.” latestfirst major trailer, US-China but questions co-production remain on packed how finance films will “bring more of America to last month’s The BFG. little tradition. The first film released under the deal was audiences will react in China, where sci-fi has

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COMING TO A THEATER NEAR YOU Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk Academy Award winner Ang Lee directs this British-American- Chinese-produced adaptation of Ben Fountain’s celebrated debut novel. Taking place in a single day, newcomer Joe Alywnn stars as the titular Lynn, a 19-year-old army specialist who barely survives a tense battle in Iraq that receives broad news coverage. On his way to being feted during the halftime show of the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving game, Lynn struggles with his tragic memories and the raucous celebration he receives when he returns home. Kristen Stewart (Twilight), Chris Tucker (Rush NOV Hour), Vin Diesel (The Fast and the Furious) and Steve Martin 11 co-star.

NOV Doctor Strange 14 Fresh off the critically acclaimed television adaptation of Luke Cage, the Marvel Universe continues to expand with Doctor Strange. Sherlock’s Benedict Cumberbatch stars as top neurosurgeon Stephen Strange,the first cinematicwhose life adaptation is turned upside of down following a tragic car accident. As he attempts to rehabilitate, he encoun- ters alternative dimensions and becomes a student of the Ancient One (Tilda Swinton) in the mystical arts. Newly em- powered, Doctor Strange must protect the real world from others with his ability to move between alternative dimensions. Academy Award-nominated actors Chiwetel Ejiofor and Rachel McAdams co-star.

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CLOCKENFLAP 2016 Hong Kong Rock City By Andrew Chin

Launched eight years ago as an intimate one-day gathering of 1,500 local music lovers,

West Kowloon from November 25-27 with yet another impressive lineup this year, here are a fewClockenflap of the standout has swelled acts. into Hong Kong’s largest outdoor music and arts festival. Taking over

Fri, Nov 25 Sigur Rós For more than two decades, the Icelandic post-rock group have ruled the genre with a mix of ambient and symphonic sounds. Notorious for singing in the made-up language of Hopelandic, the now-trio returns to Hong sell-out 2013 show. Kong for the first time since their

Sat, Nov 26 Sat, Nov 26 Blood Orange Mad Professor The rise of singer-songwriter- This Guyana-born dub-reggae producer Dev Hynes from teen- producer has been a legend for aged member of dance-punk decades, best known for his in- group Test Icicles to the master- terpretation of Massive Attack on mind behind arguably the album 1995’s No Protection. A frequent of the year, Freetown Sound, collaborator of reggae stars like has been stunning to behold. Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and Sly & A sought-after collaborator for Robbie, Mad Professor remains everyone from Carly Rae Jepsen to The Chemical Brothers, Hyne’s Dubbing With Anansi, was show- Blood Orange guise has mastered eredprolific. with His prizes, most butrecent while solo he’s disc, got a synthed-up strain of alternative numerous classic recordings, it’s R&B that has proved irresistible. live where Mad Professor shines.

Sat, Nov 26 …Huh!? In addition to its impressive is full of top rockers of the local Honginternational Kong music acts, scene. Clockenflap This year’s festival features the tri- umphant return of the seminal hometown rockers …Huh?!, albums from 1992 to 1997. They’rewho released coming five back acclaimed together after all these years for a special one-off festival show.

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Sun, Nov 27 The Chemical Borthers Trailblazers of the 90s electronica boom, the British duo of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons are party professionals, armed with anthems from ‘Block Rockin’ Beats’ to ‘Do It Again.’ Veterans at rocking mega festivals, their - formance of the year. Clockenflap set will be their exclusive Asian festival per

Fri, Nov 25 George Clinton The ‘Funkfather’ has been getting booties shaking since the 1970s, when he led the seminal psychedelic funk groups Parliament and Funkadelic. A major inspiration for artists as disparate as Michael Jackson and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Clinton remains the consummate showman. He’ll

captaining the Mothership, ready toarrive relish on in the his Clockenflap indisputable stage status as the king of funk.

Sun, Nov 27 Crystal Castles The Toronto group has carved out a reputation of bringing harsh yet beautiful chaos to stages across the world. Praised for their often abra-

the Hong Kong debut of their new singer, Edith Khan. Expect a set full ofsive new experimental material from electronica, the highly their anticipated Clockenflap fourth performance album. will be

Sun, Nov 27 Foals Winners of a Q Award for Best Live Act in the UK, the Oxford indie-rock group thanks to four critically lauded albums, includinghas amassed last a year’s fiercely What loyal Went following Down. The long-time underground favorites have Sun, Nov 27 the mainstream thanks to an “arena-funk Yo La Tengo hybrid”become that’sincreasingly completely difficult their to own. ignore They by Legends of the American indie rock scene, the New Jersey group keeps make their long-awaited Hong Kong de- rocking as they enter their fourth decade. Dubbed “the quintessential but, bringing a bombastic show that has critic’s band,” Yo La Tengo’s cult following has only grown thanks to an impressive 14-album catalog and a live show known for unconven- to Coachella. tional covers. floored festival crowds from Glastonbury

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ROADKILL ROCK Hitting the Road with Nanjing’s Streets Kill Strange Animals By Andrew Chin

nspired by the rise of fellow Nanjingers “We all like to eat fast food – have to P.K. 14, noise-rocker Leng Mei is deter- where the audience was just made up of the eat fast food – but don’t we also hate fast Imined to make his own mark on China’s othershow, bandLeng thatdeflects. was “Thereplaying,” was he onecracks. show “The food?” Leng says, explaining the album’s indie scene. His quest began eight years ago, other three people at the venue were playing premise. “McDonalds Kids is based around when he decided to call his band Streets Kill billiards while we were on.” the dreams of China’s young and the growing Strange Animals. As the group hits the road for a national gap between the rich and everyone else. We Named for the time when, in his youth, tour, sparsely attended shows should be a feel sympathy for, and worry about, today’s Leng saw an animal rendered unrecognizable thing of the past. Although the band will stop teens.” after being repeatedly hit by cars, Streets Kill through an incredible 30 cities, Leng admits, Strange Animals is one of the more eye-catch- “We feel guilty when fans ask us why we aren’t going to their city.” the guitar-,The heavy bass- subject and drum-driven matter seems urgency fitting got the music to back it up. Fans should probably cut them some offor the a band bands at thatits fiercest. inspired The it, likerecord Sonic channels Youth, ing namesThe trio’s on Chinese breakthrough gig fliers. came But whenthey’ve slack: the band members all quit their day Big Black and Fugazi. they penned a record deal with the main- jobs in order to make this tour. The shows “Maybe in the future we will consider land’s largest indie label, Modern Sky, mark the release of Streets Kill Strange integrating more instrumentation in our through which they released the critically Animals’ ferocious sophomore album recording, but for this album we were fo- acclaimed 2012 debut Plan B: Back to the McDonald’s Kids. cused on creating something more direct Analog Era (though Leng in style and expression,” Leng admits: “It’s cool to listen to says. “We recorded the bass on it on the subway, but I don’t overload, so maybe that’s why really have any feeling when it sounds dirtier.” I listen to it). Since then, the band have released a 7-inch single on boutique vinyl label SZ: Thu Nov 3, 8.30-10pm; RMB60 Genjing and been the subjects presale/students, RMB80 at the door. of a Vice documentary. B10 Live, North Side of Bldg C2, North District, OCT-Loft, Wenchang Additionally, the three-piece Jie, Nanshan District 南山区华侨城创意 have rocked venues across 文化园北区C2栋北侧 (8633 7602) GZ: China, from the main stage at Sun Nov 6, time TBD; price TBD. SD Strawberry Music Festival to Livehouse, 132 Gongye Dadao Bei, a public bus. But when asked Haizhu District 海珠区工业大道北132 about his most memorable 号 (137 1919 6464)

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r By Matthew Bossons and Sky Thomas Gidge, additionalP reporting by Jocelyn RichardsD hen talking to Pearl River Delta residents about the local music scene, the general consensus is that there isn’t much to brag about. This response usually results after comparing Guangzhou and Shenzhen to the bustling international and independent music scenes of Beijing and Shanghai; and, W for better or worse (and most would argue worse), there is no doubt the PRD has

usdifficulty apart from living China’s up to its capital northern and fashionbrethren headquarters. when it comes From to live British music. metal legends Iron Maiden skippingMost usnotably, on their the tour lack back of major in April, international to electronic performers messiah Fatboythat find Slim’s their absence way to Guangdong in July, we miss sets a lot of great acts. While this is changing – particularly in the budding EDM genre – we in the south have had to rely heavily on local groups for our regular live music entertainment. -

theseBut groups which tick. bands are working to fill our region’s musical void and how are they shaping the lo cal musicWhile scene? this list To is find in no out, way we a interviewedcomprehensive a selection or complete of PRD-based analysis of musicians our area’s to independent see what makes music scene, it does feature a number of long-running and notable acts that have made an impact in their respective city or genre. Read their stories on the pages that follow and keep at eye on thatsmags.com this month for interviews with more of the PRD’s prominent musical groups as we count down to this year’s Battle of the Bands in Guangzhou. Rock on, PRD!

36 | SSZ Z || NOVEMBERNOVEMBER 20162016 || WWW.THATSMAGS.COMWWW.THATSMAGS.COM SLO PONY hen asked to describe their musical style, the duo that is Slo Pony responds: “We vary from ‘rage your face off’ to ‘bring a tear to your eye’ and Whave some medium-paced songs to balance it all out.” Much like a number of the other groups

newcomer to the Guangzhou music scene, withwe profile guitarist in this and story, vocalist Slo MattPony Bender is a relative and precisionist and vocalist Luke Kemper only forming their act in the last six months. If your band had to leave the PRD and Though the band itself is relatively new, Planets) a few questions about the 90s hip- choose another city in China to perform, both Bender and Kemper boast a history of hopter and scene got in to New ask ButterflyYork. His (fromanswers Digable were which city would you choose and why? musical undertakings back in their home more like ‘Yeah, man’ and ‘No, man’ than an Shanghai seems like it has a good scene country – the US. Bender has played original actual conversation, but it felt pretty cool just and is good for riding bikes in. songs for 15 years in four different countries, talking to him. while Kemper played in bands in San Diego Preferred Ozzy Osbourne guitarist: Zakk before moving to China. What’s your band’s favorite 90s jam? Wylde or Randy Rhodes? “I grew up very much in stoner rock and The Talking Heads’ ‘This Must Be the Place.’ Randy Rhodes. and soul music from the 50s and 60s,” says Zakk seems like a cool guy, but definitely Bender.punk scene, “So Ibut guess have smash an affinity those forall togetherafropunk If your band could make it big in either Which one of your girlfriends is the band and that kind of describes our sound.” the 70s, 80s or 90s, which decade would manager? With lyrics that would make Lou Reed you choose and why? None – we do that sh*t ourselves and proud, Slo Pony is set to make a big debut this The 90s. Despite all of the 80s dance party then take turns cooking. month at the Guangzhou edition of Battle of stuff people talk about, the 90s was a much the Bands. better decade for music. The do-it-yourself In Pokemon, on Gameboy, you are given home-recording revolution was taking off, so the choice of Bulbasaur, Charmander If your band could open for any major you started getting a lot more experimental or Squirtle. As a band which would you group/performer still active (not de- choose? ceased or disbanded), which would it be? record labels. As a result, a lot of weird sh*t Charmander seems like he could kick the Snoop Dogg would be fun. I [Bender] appearedartists who in weren’t record storestied to that profits just and wouldn’t major most ass. That’s what we want them to do, have actually had the opportunity to open for have existed in any other decade. Hip-hop was right? quite a few ‘major’ indie groups: the Dodos, coming up from the underground and rock Japandroids, the Cribs, Circulatory System n’ roll lost the whole tight pants, big hair and If your music had to be used in a commer- (formerly Olivia Tremor Control), Great Lake guitar solo mystique as outsiders and indie cial, which brand or company would you Swimmers, Busker-Busker (in Korea) and bands came in to replace them. Record labels choose to use it? once, on tour, spent a night on the couch at didn’t know what the f*ck was going on and the house of Black Moth Super Rainbow. My the whole industry was about to be turned on that awful Sarah McLaughlin song for the favorite, however, was opening for Shabazz ASPCA.Definitely We just Viagra, wrote ora song something called ‘Pantiesto replace + Palaces in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I had was an exciting time and a lot of great songs dinner and drinks with them the night af- cameits head out by of Napster it. and online file sharing. It an Apron’ that I think would be a perfect fit.

WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | NOVEMBER 2016 | SZ | 37 Cover Story SPACEFOLK pacefolk is composed of Adrian Blackstock on drums (a usual suspect in the Shenzhen music scene), Marco Flagg on bass, Jon Howland on electric guitar, Steve SMerchant on keyboard and Charlie Utter on vocals, guitar and ukulele. Based in Shenzhen and having played together for the past three years, Utter told That’s PRD as psychedelic folk rock – a genre that is as intriguing andtheir fun musical as it sounds. style best identifies Although active for three years, this will

musical warfare at the Battle of the Bands in Guangzhou.be Spacefolk’s It’s first also time their engaging debut performance in all-out in the city. Which song was playing when you lost something catchy and down-to-earth. Please choose your three ‘Desert Island your virginity? Discs’: Charlie Utter: who f*cking remembers the A penguin walks through that door right Streetcore by Joe Strummer and the song in that moment. It’s the girl. It’s about now wearing a sombrero. What does he Mescaleros, Cloud Control’s Bliss Release and the girl. say? Slightly Stoopid’s Top of the World. The South Pole Shamanic Community College If your music had to be used in a commer- advisor I was assigned disagreed with my de- Worst performance for your band? cial, which brand or company would you They are all terrible. It’s hard to pick a worst. choose to use it? in the Sonoran Desert with Don Juan and now Space X, naturally, or Tesla if they wanted I’mscription here. Anyof infinity questions? so I just spent six months

ne of the PRD’s younger musical If your band had to leave the PRD and choose endeavors, Dirty Curtyy is com- another city in China to perform, which city posed of Curt Zimpfer and Adrian would you choose and why? Blackstock – the remaining two Chengdu. We’ve heard a lot of amazing members of celebrated Shenzhen things about the music scene in Chengdu bandO Dragon Turtle. and have some friends that used to play Zimpfer is charged with Dirty Curtyy’s there. guitar duties, while Blackstock takes care of ‘pounding the skins.’ Together they fuse In Pokemon, on Gameboy, you are given psychedelic rock, electronic, hip-hop and the choice of Bulbasaur, Charmander spontaneous jams to give audiences a live or Squirtle. As a band, which would you performance that differs immensely from choose? the standard Michael Jackson covers belted Your band’s three ‘Desert Island Discs’: Squirtle, he’s the closest thing to a Dragon out by amateur bands. Phish’s Fuego, Nas’ Illmatic and Frank and Turtle. Both accomplished musicians and Zappa’s Joe’s Garage. showmen, Zimpfer was honored with If your music had to be used in a commer- the Best Guitarist award at last year’s If your band could make it big in either cial, which brand or company would you Zhongshan Battle of the Bands, while their the 70s, 80s or 90s, which decade would choose to use it? former band Dragon Turtle took place in you choose and why? Trojan Condoms or Jose Cuervo. the same contest. The 90s for sure. A reawakening of psyche- The group then placed second in the delic rock and the birth of the modern jam- What is your band’s stance on escalators? Guangzhou edition of the competition. This band scene. It was a really exciting time for The lazy man’s staircase, love ‘em! year, Dirty Curtyy is back to take the crown. live music.

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utting their teeth at Shenzhen’s sell cars from this dealership so we were A penguin walks through that door right dearly missed Rapscallions' paid to come in and do some music. Mostly now wearing a sombrero. What does he open mic, Portland native Eric we rapped and got a flat response, so we say? Archer and Ed Boyde-Shaw tried to do some acoustic guitar and singing Hey man, can I borrow some salt? proved their rapping chops time and still they were a dead audience. andC time again by constructing elaborate If your band had to leave the PRD and freestyles around words shouted by the Most memorable (in a positive sense) per- choose another city in China to perform, audience. Hailing from Bristol, England, formance for your band? which city would you choose and why? Boyde-Shaw now lives in Hong Kong, but the I think our first gig at The Rock Show al- I think we would like to go to Shanghai to Mighty Orphans have stayed active in the most two years ago was very, very memora- perform because there are a lot of expats up Pearl River Delta music scene for two years. ble for us because there was a huge crowd there and we know that a lot of Chinese peo- of very happy people. We did a short set of Has your band previously participated in our songs, which went down well, and then saying in our raps, so they miss the message Hooley’s Battle of the Bands? invited some other musicians on stage with andple find ideas it ofdifficult the songs. to understand Expats can what under we- are us to play some music for a massive free- stand and be a better audience for us. round. I don't remember where we placed style session. The crowd went crazy. Then butYes, Iwe know participated we couldn't last make year itin to the the first next to top it all off my friend Nick proposed to Which one of your girlfriends is the band round because we had another gig already his wife Sunny at the end of our set and she manager? booked. We are a rap group though, so we said yes! We don't have a band manager. Eric's previ- are not really a ‘band’ per se – we just went ous girlfriend tried but failed – we were un- up to take part in the competition for fun. What’s your band’s favorite 90s jam? manageable. Nineties jam? Well a lot of the best hip-hop Worst performance for your band? ever was created in the 90s both in New York If your music had to be used in a commer- We performed at some random car show and LA, so if we had to choose we would cial, which brand or company would you in Shenzhen for a group of people who probably pick something by Notorious B.I.G. choose to use it? weren't really interested in rap music and like 'Juicy.' Rhyming dictionaries. it was all very strange. They were trying to

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E.J n accomplished guitarist, bass- ist, drummer and keyboarder from the Philippines, E.j is a musical chameleon. To put this in perspective, during the 2015 BattleA of the Bands in Guangzhou he performed in three bands – and played a different musical instrument each time. Throughout his eight years in the PRD (two in Guangzhou, six in Shenzhen), E.j has joined a number of notable bands, covering genres from hip-hop, RnB and Motown, to glam and alternative rock. He is currently performing solo around Guangzhou.

What are your three ‘Desert Island Discs’: Morning Glory by Oasis, 8701 by Usher and Bruno Mars’ 24k.

What was your worst performance? If you could make it big in either the 70s, 80s or 90s, which decade would you choose and When I fell off stage and broke my knee why? at a Hard Rock Café in Malaysia. I used to Would have to be the 90s, that's my style of music. It was the age of the boy band and I get pretty f*cked up at my shows. We were hope my fans would have been hysterical psychopaths. celebrating our drummer’s birthday and emptied a few bottles of whiskey and tequi- If your band had to leave the PRD and choose another city in China to perform, which city la before the show. I got way into singing would you choose and why? ‘Killing In The Name Of’ by Rage Against Probably Shanghai, my previous guitar player is based there now, we could get the Monkey the Machine. The band continued without Bros 2.0 together. me whilst I made my way to the hospital. I’m not a big drinker now thankfully. Preferred Ozzy Osbourne guitarist: Zakk Wylde or Randy Rhodes? Zakk Wylde, he is more of a performer. A penguin walks through that door right now wearing a sombrero. What does he Is your girlfriend your manager? say and why is he here? My girlfriend is super supportive, with my music and photography. She keeps me right I am from the future. In the year 3020 about where and when my gigs are. She’d like me to add that she’s not that controlling. Mexican penguins are the dominant race and we have perfected time travel. I’ve Which of The Hanson Brothers had the best hair (in the 90s)? come back to stop you from electing From best to worst: Zack, Taylor then Issac. I hope everyone believes that I didn’t have to 'Supreme Leader Trump.' Google their names.

40 | SSZ Z || NOVEMBERNOVEMBER 20162016 || WWW.THATSMAGS.COMWWW.THATSMAGS.COM GIGANTIC f you’re at all familiar with Worst performance for your band? Guangzhou’s pub-circuit music We don’t play ‘monkey gigs’ very often, but scene, you know Gigantic. Composed we have done some weak-sauce hotel gigs of four classic and alternative rock- before. No fun. Would rather be on a rock- lovin’ American boys, Gigantic has and-roll stage with some jerk spilling beer Ibeen rocking the Pearl River Delta for five on my equipment than at a posh hotel being years – attaining the region’s ultimate mu- ignored by people in expensive clothes. sical honor in 2013, when they earned first place in Hooley’s Battle of the Bands. A penguin walks through that door right If your band had to leave Guangzhou and “I still have the giant foam-board check,” now wearing a sombrero. What does he choose another city in China to perform, states Jason Boyd, the group’s singer and say and why is he here? which city would you choose and why? second guitarist. “We don’t compete any- He says “I am Spartacus,” but that’s because Shenzhen seems to have a cool music scene. more, but we usually play a couple songs on he is suffering from the early stages of Lots of great bands have come out of there one of the nights of the competition.” schizophrenia. However, with the love and like Pokemon Dad, Colin Phils and Dragon As stated above, Boyd holds singing and support of his penguin colony along with Turtle. There must be something magical in rhythm guitar duties, with Henry Hall on help of licensed penguin healthcare pro- the water. lead guitar, Norman Schwagler on bass and fessionals, he will find a stable existence. Rob Shomper pounding the drums. He may never become a truly productive If your music had to be used in a commer- member of penguin society, but that doesn’t cial, which brand or company would you If your band could open for any major mean he needs to be warehoused in some choose to use it? group/performer still active, which would facility. Integration of penguins with mental Viagra. it be? illness has shown better results and is a It would be one hell of a concert. We would more compassionate response to medically What is your band’s stance on escalators? open, then the Pixies would do a set, fol- induced personality disorders. Also, he They are sharp tooth death machines just lowed by Queens of the Stone Age, The looks adorable in that hat. waiting to devour unsuspecting footwear. Rolling Stones and then GWAR will headline. That’s why we always travel in Crocs.

REVOLUTIONDiscs’: nfluenced by the diverse – yet oc- and Vitto Figini on the bass. Van Halen’s Right Here Right Now, Steve casionally overlapping – genres of Dongguan’s live music scene, according Ray Vaughan’s Eat ‘em and Smile and rock and blues, Revolution has been to Rossi, still lags behind Guangzhou and Queen’s A Night at the Opera. rocking the socks off Dongguan live Shenzhen in terms of both bands and live music lovers since 2010. music venues – a reason they often travel If your band could make it big in either IMusical duties are divided between outside of the ‘Dong’ to perform. the 70s, 80s or 90s, which decade would Andy Rossi on vocal duties, Frank Chelini “Dongguan’s music scene still needs im- you choose and why? on guitar, Marcus Hemopo on the drums provement to catch up with the Guangzhou For sure the 70s, we’d fit the rock of those and Shenzhen scene,” says Rossi. “That’s days and we’d get wasted all the time. why, as Revolution, we used to drive and Except our guitarist – he would die young. perform in Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. Hopefully we will get to Macau soon." If your music had to be used in a commercial, which brand or company would you Does your group plan to compete this year choose to use it? in Hooley’s BOTB? Huawei. Big market, no rock song at the mo- Yes, we are going to present some original ment, could be our chance for a better life… songs... Hope we kill it again. Your band’s preferred Ozzy Osbourne gui- If your band could open for any major tarist: Zakk Wylde or Randy Rhodes? group/performer still active, which would Zakk Wylde. it be? The Rolling Stones, Gary Moore. Which one of your girlfriends is the band manager? What are your band’s three ‘Desert Island Thank god no one’s…

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EMMA LAU mma Lau has been working the Shenzhen jazz circuit for about Your most memorable performance? seemed possible at that time. I wish I could four years, singing in English and The same answer as the last question. Every travel back and spread Western jazz music. Chinese with some of the the performance. It’s a great moment every time city’s best guitarists and drum- I stand on the stage. Even though the per- If you had to leave the PRD and choose an- Emers. formance may not be perfect, the applause other city in China to perform, which city from the audience makes me feel good. It’s would you choose and why? If you could open for any major performer, encouraging. I would like to return to Beijing where I was which would it be? born. Beijing is a cultural center. I’d love to In China, Yuan Yawei. If I could open for one What’s your favorite 90s jam? perform in Beijing even just once. It’s like the of her concerts, it would be a great honor. I’ve In the 90s, I started following Western popu- song ‘Hometown Glory,’ it would be kind of an also adored Michael Buble for a long time. I lar music. At that time, America had so many accomplishment. think most of the people who listen to jazz amazing R&B singers, like Whitney Houston. know Michael Buble well. Preferred Ozzy Osbourne guitarist: Zakk A penguin walks through that door right Wylde or Randy Rhodes? Please choose your three ‘Desert Island now wearing a sombrero. What does he I don’t know this band. Is it a real band? If I Discs’: say and why is he here? have to choose one, then it’s Zakk. I like his If I have to bring one, it would be my own Are you serious? Why a penguin? Wearing a name. album. Even if it didn’t have a CD inside, I sombrero? That sounds funny. I don’t under- would like to see my own picture on the cov- stand your point. Which song was playing when you lost er. It would give me a reason to keep living. your virginity? If you could make it big in the 70s, 80s or I was super nervous. It was a bad experience. Your worst performance? 90s, which decade would you choose and I was not in the mood to listen to music. Honestly, every performance. I rarely watch why? The 80s. I wish I could go back to the very What is your stance on escalators? didn't do as well as I could have and I feel bad beginning. At the time, the Chinese music Are you kidding me? Are the editors under a aftervideos watching of my own the shows. videos. I always find that I industry was active and positive. Everything lot of pressure?

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Guangzhou. There was a problem and we member hardcore band. Formed couldn’t hear what we sounded like through onlyhe F18 in AprilFlying 2016, Team they’ve is a new al -five- our earphones. But the students kept cheer- ready begun playing live shows ing so we kept playing. It made us realize that interacting with the audience is really T album. important. and are working on their first If your band could open for anyone, who A penguin walks through that door right would it be? now wearing a sombrero. What does he We would just want our own concert. say? Hello, guapo! Worst performance for your band? Oh, this was a nightmare. We joined a If your band had to leave the PRD and competition and the sound system was all choose another city in China to perform, messed up. The guitar had no sound at all. which city would you choose and why? So we are singing and playing the other Beijing, Chengdu or Shanghai. The environment in those places is totally different. We the song, but, of course, we lost the competi- could learn from other bands. tion.instruments without the guitar. We finished If your music had to be used in a commer- Most memorable performance for your cial, which brand or company would you band? choose to use it? This June we played at a music festival in Converse. We all wear those shoes.

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Qii Snack Records

doctor by day, 28-year-old Howie Lee plays in bands and acts as co-founder of Qiii Snacks Records by night. Using earlier project Full Label as a springboard, Qiii Snacks Records already has several indieA bands and is going full-throttle forward with upcoming releases.

Why create Qiii Snacks Records?

and want to help the bands we like and run our own bands.Because we are not satisfied with the scene now

What challenges has Qiii Snacks faced and how were they dealt with? I think the most challenging thing would be not many people come to the shows we host. It was really dis- appointing in the beginning. All the bands we invited were so good, there should have been more people. We just need, maybe, 80 people buying the tickets so the touring bands won't lose too much money and we can keep running the label.

How would you characterize the music scene in the Pearl River Delta? Can I say boring? The scene is very small and almost all the bands are playing metal. I am not anti-metal music… but if the bands in the city are all playing ON THE trendy and not-so-original things, it just really sucks.

So why is the scene so lacking? There are some good bands, but most of them are just not active enough, and do little besides making music. Yes, making music is the most fundamental thing, but when we come to the topic of a music scene, I think RECORD: there're a lot more things we could be doing.

Can record labels succeed and grow in the PRD? We do want to succeed, but do not want to grow. If there are 500 people supporting us, buying our releases, some of them coming to our shows – that's success for us. They will keep us going. When we TALKING WITH hit that level, we would like to stay there. I think we could do it someday, but not anytime soon. Boring Productions LABELS IN THE ovi Lee doesn’t look like someone who would the lanky Shenzhen University senior with someonerun a record working label. toAt producefirst it’s hardand sell to square some of Jthe most polished shoegaze tracks coming out of Shenzhen. But he is, and we’re all ears. PRD What do you want to accomplish with your label? We’re not really like a label, just some friends playing around. We print 100 copies each time an album comes out and sell them. That’s our goal. It’s not re- To get a better look at the music industry in the ally a way to make money.

Pearl River Delta, we spoke to the people one step How would you describe the music scene in the Pearl River Delta? above the bands: the record labels. It sucks. Why? Because we suck. We’re not good

44 | SSZ Z || NOVEMBERNOVEMBER 20162016 || WWW.THATSMAGS.COMWWW.THATSMAGS.COM enough. There aren’t enough good bands. But 8TH ANNUAL HOOLEY’S WhyGuangzhou’s is it better music in Guangzhou?scene is definitely better. There are more universities in Guangzhou. BATTLE OF THE BANDS Are there any long-term goals for Boring Productions? No. We just want to sell 100 copies of anything we re- While we in southern China may not lay claim to the same robust music scene of lease, that’s our goal. Beijing or Shanghai, one venue in the delta has consistently taken its appreciation for the arts a step further. For the past eight years, Hooley’s in Guangzhou has hosted an annual Battle of the Bands to showcase the talented musicians of the PRD – a contest that last Fresh Records year expanded to Zhongshan. The musical showcase was conceived in the hopes that it would become an esse Warren, now based in Taiwan but previous- annual music festival in the same spirit as the iconic Woodstock. ly a Shenzhen resident of 11 years, is on the cusp of launching a new record label called Fresh in Guangzhou,” says Battle of the Bands visionary Jon Bijlani. “It made perfect Records. Better known for organizing Muzikbox sense“We to weredo a battle a successful of the bandslive music which venue would and be the more first of to a startmusic ‘open festival mic than night’ a Jevents that lit up the Shenzhen nightlife, he has competition.” high hopes of getting things right with his label pro- Since its inception, the event has drawn both bigger crowds and more bands, moting artists that largely hail from the PRD. with its inaugural year bringing in 12 acts and the 2015 edition bringing in over 30. Why create Fresh Records? It was the sixth annual Battle of the Bands that saw things jump up a notch, I know a lot of people making music and I'd like to get with Hooley’s hosting three days of preliminary rounds instead of two – as had it out of the bedroom and into as many ears as possi- been done in previous years. When asked what Guangzhouers – and PRD residents at large – could ex- back in 2012, but it's time to start a proper label with pect this year, Bijlani said: “at least 30 bands from various parts of the PRD, allble. that We entails.actually That did themeans first professional Fresh release mastering. unofficially RMB35,000 in prize money for the bands, best musician awards, a full house of Worldwide distribution to get the music in as many fun and a top level music festival!” online stores as possible. Branding, website, all that Voted the Best Place for Live Music at the 2015 That’s PRD Food and Drink jazz. Not least of all, high standards for each release. Awards, Hooley’s has also acquired international acclaim. Just last month, Randy Wooten – a percussionist for The Blue Man Group and rock group Tinnitus! – What challenges can you see coming up? praised the set up after his show there. I don't see too many challenges. Gaining exposure in “I like Hooley’s layout, it has both a big and small feel to it,” Wooten said. “It's a vast sea of new music may be tough. Underground a great place for live music – one of our favorite so far this tour.” things tend to stay underground. It can also be a chal- But don’t take it from us – see for yourself at this year’s Battle of the Bands! - ground music. > The opening heats will take place from November 10-12 and the finals will be November lenge to find good venues that support original under 19. Times and band schedule TBD. Hooley’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 101, 8 Xingsheng Lu, How would you characterize the music scene in the by Haiyue Lu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 广州市天河区珠江新城兴盛路8号101 (020-3886 2675) PRD? There appear to be more Chinese promoters and DJs nowadays, which is a great thing. There also seems to be more commercial EDM (electronic dance music) events and festivals in [Shenzhen], which might help bring more exposure and provide a gateway to the underground. Most of the artists I know have elevated their game tremendously.

Can record labels succeed and grow in the PRD? I don't know enough about the market for music in China, but with the growth of the dance music industry here, I think they can. There are several independent labels in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, so why not one based in Shenzhen? It’s only a matter of time before Chinese artists start making noise.

What do you want to accomplish with Fresh Records? If we can put out good, fresh and interesting music on a regular basis, mission accomplished. If we can unearth some hidden talents and provide something positive to dance music lovers, that would be enough. We are going to launch this December or January with a compilation of eight to 12 artists from around Asia.

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The Ultimate Game Pick up a Frisbee and take up a new team sport

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| WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | NOVEMBER 2016 WWW.THATSMAGS.COM This year, the Canton Tower Christmas Christmas Tower the Canton This year, turned on, don’t lights With the Christmas charity has never for money Raising Anyone wanting to know more about more know to wanting Anyone where visit www.gives.cn, GIVES can the part in take to those wanting can Fair Fun and Food International forms for both the participation find performers. stallholders and tree will again be lit as the sky darkens over over be lit as the sky darkens will again tree the winners by but this time River, the Pearl that will be shaking competition of a WeChat held on the big screen. Santa from appearance a repeat bet against and old meeting young enjoyed who Claus, last year. diary in your a date fun, so make been more on Tower at the Canton are you and ensure a for eat,December 3 to drink and be ready sup By experience. Christmas merry very porting GIVES, you too can start to make a make to can start too you porting GIVES, difference. > Sat Dec 3, 11am-8pm; RMB30 for adults, RMB10 for children. - - - - GIVES works closely with a number of closely works GIVES “Our current focus is to continue to make make continue to is to focus current “Our “At GIVES, we have the motto of working of working the motto have we GIVES, “At a difference in the way autism is treated autism is treated in the way a difference steps seen great have and we in China, here In recent in the past couple of years. forward international brought have conferences years, support manage to and volunteers experts and of course chil parents ment, trainers, on will focus Our upcoming projects dren. autism educa of long-term the development include to programs tion and clinical training and both teachers for training undergraduate parents.” for including the province, across autistic centers School, Baiyun Guangzhou Zhi Ling Training Hai Center, Service Rehabilitation Autism Service Center Rehabilitation Autism Tong Rehabilitation Autism Chuan Yang and Tai Service Center. tinue to make a real difference. a real make tinue to was unforgettable for all those who got the who all those for unforgettable was at this iconic venue. perform chance to work to want means we which ‘hand in hand,’ con with the local community to together - - - IVES International Food and Fun Fair Fair and Fun Food International IVES Tower will be held at the iconic Canton time on Saturday, the second for venue

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Through these partners they they these partners Through groups. church schools, from chambers of commerce to to chambers of commerce schools, from from consulates general to international international to general consulates from with all parts of the international community, community, with all parts of the international culture with tai chi and Cantonese opera. with tai chi and Cantonese culture share the stage with locals who show off local show the stage with locals who share disabled school orchestra, bands and singers disabled school orchestra, as memorable stage shows. 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More than 7,000 people attended, than 7,000 people attended, More ceremony. ment. the Guangzhou icon’s Christmas tree lighting lighting tree Christmas icon’s the Guangzhou Tower, scheduling the event to coincide with to scheduling the event Tower, Service). with the Canton partnered GIVES niversary, (Guangdong International Volunteer Expat Volunteer (Guangdong International is the biggest fundraiser of the year for GIVES GIVES for of the year is the biggest fundraiser lights of the Guangzhou social calendar and it lights G By Matt Horn Autism Money and Awareness and for Money GIVES Festival Annual Raises OF THE FAIR FAIR THE OF ALL THE FUN FUN THE ALL December 3. COMM AROUND TOWN UNITY SOCIAL SKILLS DEAR JAMIE The Shenzhen Ultimate Frisbee Association Something Fishy can sometimes get up to 80 people.” The rules are a bit like basketball combined with American football. Two teams face Dear Jamie, I have been faithful to my wife, yet she disc makes it into the hand of someone in an always suspects me of cheating on her. I hand opposingoff on a field end that zone, has that’s end zones.a point. If the flying over my money to her, so she knows exactly “It’s a very addictive sport, because once you where every dime I spend goes. She has no get into it and see a bit of improvement, you just reason to be suspicious. want to keep getting better,” says Bussel. If I stay out drinking with buddies, the There are three days that you can get phone calls start around 11pm and don’t end until I get home. If I’m not back by 1am, she’s straight at your head! Welcome to the world the days open to anyone who wants to play. either crying or ready for a screaming match. ofIt’s Ultimate a bird! It’s Frisbee, a plane! or No,as the it’s pros a disc call flying it: Tuesdaysyour Frisbee are fixset in aside Shenzhen, for league with play one – of the Beginning last month, the situation became Ultimate. league this year will run six weeks and the even worse. From a couple throwing a cake pan players take it pretty seriously; Thursdays is on the beach in 1938 to being featured on a night for the ladies to practice their throws; time I return home, apparently looking for the and Sunday is pick-up day, where teams are smellShe of hascondoms taken orto checkingwhiffing my that crotch I am suit every- the world and spawned numerous sports, formed from scratch and anyone can partici- ably sweaty and haven’t showered recently. At UltimateESPN today, being flying the discsmost havepopular. spread across pate. Each day is held in a different location Its rise in Shenzhen has been equally near central Shenzhen. insulting and degrading. breakneck. “Back then it was just a small Never thrown a disc before? No problem. first ExplainingI thought it how was Ihilarious, feel to her but has now only it refeels- little thing, just a few people meeting in the Bussel says he will teach you. park near Ikea,” Jeff Bussel, president of the should I do? Shenzhen Ultimate Players Association, says www.szfw.hattournaments.com sulted-Suspected in her accusing in Shenzhen me of infidelity. What about the casual 2008 meet ups. “Now we WeChat account: SZultimate Dear Suspected, You know what they say, if the wife gives you lemons, rub them all over your genitals. TAKE FIVE This is a perfect opportunity to surprise your wife with new smells from around the world. Apply a quick rub of sleep-aiding laven- Mary Ann O'Donnell der before your nightly inspection and she’ll Shenzhen may not be home to many English- thank you for your thoughtfulness before language blogs, but one has been providing ex- drifting into a deep slumber. cellent and insightful content for more than 10 years. Shenzhen Noted is written by New Jersey you suggest, you may need to get creative for native Mary Ann O'Donnell, who labels her site sourcesIf you’re of new as scents.financially Heading constrained straight as back as "blogging urban change since 2005." This In your time in Shenzhen, what is the from the bar? Grab some mint from your last month we chat with the 21-year China veteran. worst change? mojito and knead the leaves over your crotch. Cars. Then pedestrian overpasses to accommo- Also, with Singles Day coming up, dis- When blogging, what is your favorite topic date more cars. carded roses should be aplenty. Simply pick or angle to address and why? one up from the street side and go to town. I started blogging because few people read If you had to share a bed with Trump or If my scent scheme doesn't pass the sniff academic papers about Shenzhen and there Hillary Clinton for a year (nothing sexual test, you’ll need to talk to your wife about was little information about the city available in involved), who would you pick and why? boundaries and trust. If she can’t handle the English. Still blogging because unable to break discussion, you will need to reevaluate if a Hillary, because she’s a professional. the habit. woman who doesn’t trust or respect you is really the person you want to be with for the One thing you miss from your home coun- In your time in Shenzhen, what is your fa- rest of your life. try? vorite thing that has changed? Assert yourself now. It might lead to Public libraries and their amazing librarians - Good coffee, easily available. I used to take a bus - prove your relationship... or raise some larger from Shenzhen University downtown to the short-term conflict, but ultimately it will im tery series. issues that are better dealt with sooner than Diwang Building for espresso (this was before who go out of their way to help find great mys later. Starbucks took over). That trip took at least an > To check out Mary Ann O’Donnell’s blog, visit -Jamie hour and I made it at least twice a week. shenzhennoted.com

INTERNATIONAL CHITTER-CHATTER News from the PRD's Consulates and Chambers The Italians are really going at it – spreading culture, we mean. Hot off the 26th World Italian Language week – held October 17-23 and looking at everything from fashion and architecture to literature and movies – the Italian Consulate General in Guangzhou is preparing to titillate taste buds November 21-27 with Italian Cuisine Week. Lectures, workshops and the like will be held on the history and tradition of Italian cuisine, typical Italian ingredients and keeping that ‘mamma mia it’s so good’ taste intact across continents. If you got your hands on this magazine as soon as it came out, you may just be in time to dash over to the Park Hyatt Guangzhou for the Melbourne Cup Luncheon, hosted by the Australian Chamber of Commerce on November 1. It’s always a boozy affair where half the attendees have stripped off their smart attire by the midway point – so not to be missed! Looking back to October, in addition to the German Unity celebrations

its own for Spanish National Day, taking place on October 12 – the date Christopherwe mentioned Columbus last issue, arrived the Spanish in the Americas.Chamber of Five-hundred Commerce had people a fiesta attended of

In slightly drier – though perhaps more impacting – news, over 30 com- the gastronomically inclined, folk-filled eventProvence-Alpes-Côte at the Grand Hyatt Guangzhou. d’Azur came to Guangzhou on October 19. FYI this particular administrative region panies from travel, IT and digital fields from

Southcontains China! the French Riviera and Cannes, home of the prestigious film festival. Here’s hoping these corporate types can bring some fine French living to

THE WRITER’S BLOCK The Unexpected Journey, by Rae Johnstone Last month’s prompt: Your character more closely. The paper was thick has awoken on a train filled with and felt expensive; the handwrit- strangers. In the distance, dangling ing precise and neat. She didn’t between two pieces of luggage overhead, he or she glimpses a slip of her. That was clear from the mes- paper bearing his or her name in an sagerecognise written it. Yeton theit was other definitely side of forthe unfamiliar handwriting… paper. She swayed with the movement Helly, it whispered to her, and of the train as she rubbed the sleep only one person had ever called her that. Come to me. far end of the carriage caught her She blinked and she was no eye.from She her made eyes. herA fluttering way towards at the the longer on the train. She was standing slip of paper, beckoning to her from - between two unremarkable cases ern laced with crystals. The note still on the overhead rack. A name. Her at the entrance to a magnificent cav side and had gathered her in his name. But why? She didn’t recognise up to her eye level and spoke. arms. She pushed back from him to any of the luggage nearby. clung“Tell to her your fingertips. master I Shehave brought come.” it stare questioningly into his eyes. She staggered slightly as the “But… You… I thought… You train lurched round a corner, and felt - were dead!” she gasped. “How?” a familiar hand cradling her elbow. ed acrossThe note the flutteredempty space. in her Her hand gaze “Care not for how or why, my She turned, wary of what – who – she likefollowed a misshapen its path butterflythrough the then dimly dart love,” he replied, stroking her bronze might see, and saw… No one. lit room until she met the eyes of the hair. “Simply accept what is and Reaching up, she plucked the man sitting on the far side. what always will be – that I will al- note from its place and looked at it In a single bound he was at her

> Want your writing featured in our fiction column? Craft a 300-400 word story around the followingways find prompt you.” and send your submissions to [email protected] before November 20. Prompt: Your character is reading the newspaper when they see a story about a person wanted for grand larceny in Futian, Shenzhen. The artist’s rendering of the suspect, as described by witnesses, looks exactly like your character, and when they look up from the paper, they notice everyone in the coffee shop is looking in their direction. What happens?

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THE QUESTION OF HOMEWORK Is It Really Necessary?

rastically reducing, or even getting rid of, homework is: A) A - work,take history “teaches and responsibility tradition as a and predicate good work of its habits.” efficacy. Aside from the schooling gone too far; C) Further evidence of the decline of D presupposedKohn states academic that: “There benefits, isn’t parents a shred and of evidence teachers to believe support that the home wide- Westernfourth civilization; grader’s D) fictional Supported writing by many assignment; prominent B) Montessori-styleeducation researchers. students of any age.” Many of you perhaps feel the correct answer should be C, however ly acceptedSo if homework assumption does that not homework increase test yields scores, non-academic grades or responsi benefits- for (cue cheers from the youth of America) the answer is D. bility, why do we continue to assign it in increasing mass each passing The MetLife Survey of the American Teacher: The Homework year? Many have stopped assigning homework for the sake of assigning Experience (2007) found that 37 percent of students in grades 3 to 6 homework. Of course, every now and then a student will have to work on spend at least one hour per day on homework. That number increases to something at home that they did not utilize class time effectively enough 50 percent of students in grades 7 to 12. According to leading researcher - tional sense. They are Kohn converts. In his published book on the subject, The Homework Myth, Kohn to finishIt is importantin school, but to add they’ve that stoppedthis does assigning not mean homework investigating, in the learning, tradi states:Alfie Kohn, “There that’s is no wasted evidence time. that any amount of homework improves academic performance of elementary students.” Kohn goes on to state that: homeworkand interacting independently, with intellectual simple material time-on-task is not beneficialis not correlated to your with child. in It- and test scores (or grades), but it’s usually fairly small and it has a tenden- creasedis indeed learning. massively That beneficial. changes The if the difference child is given is that one-on-one when a child instruction is doing cy“In to High disappear School, when some morestudies sophisticated do find a correlation statistical between controls homework are applied.” by a parent or teacher. Additionally, unguided practice does not create Kohn spends his life evaluating studies conducted by researchers and understanding, though guided practice does. comparing the actual results of those studies to what authors of journal But due to the glacial pace of educational reform, it is not likely home- articles actually claim, or in many cases neglect to report. He has found work will go away any time soon. In lieu of that, it is crucial that if home- that overwhelmingly there is no evidence to support the statement: work is to be assigned, it should be structured as Cathy Vetterott, author “Homework helps kids do better in school.” of Rethinking Homework: Best Practices That Support Diverse Needs, sug- He is not the only one who feels this way. A study conducted by the - National Assessment of Educational Progress found that on the 2000 math ized, doable and inviting.” test, fourth graders who did no homework got roughly the same score as gests:If your“Meaningful child is taskedhomework with should completing be purposeful, homework efficient, that doesn’t personal meet those who did 30 minutes a night. Even more surprising was the fact that these traits, the best thing you can do is work with them to help transform the scores declined for those who did 45 minutes of homework per night the homework so that it at least now meets some of the above. In many and declined even further for those students who did an hour or more. cases, simply providing guided practice to your child will be enough to What upsets Kohn the most is the fact that, instead of rigorously re- make the assignment ‘doable,’ and because they love you as they do, it may also become inviting. a week, we do the opposite. Teachers and parents expect that hours of flecting upon the practice of giving a 9-year old five hours of homework homework a week will be an integral part of the school experience and > This article first appeared in our sister magazine Urban Family.

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DO NO HARM The Human, Ethical Side of Medicine By Dr. Macky Galvez, Jr.

rimum non nocere infections and other complex issues – may why it is important to remember allergies This is the basic philosophy that un- take awhile to cure. and adverse reactions to avoid recurrences. Pderlies the practice: first of ethical do no medicine.harm. Another thing is the course of disease. Ethical doctors value reputation and Taught to every medical student, the practice Infectious diseases, viruses in particular, more so character. To know one’s limits of medicine is evolving continually, so that it have a certain time frame and presentation is to acknowledge the extent of expertise. that may take days or weeks to complete and Competence is critical to the success of treat- an art as well. With origins in the Hippocratic heal, sometimes even without treatment or ing a disease. Patients’ understanding and oath,has become it guides not the only physician a scientific to have endeavor two spe but- supportive care alone. Patience is key, and cooperation is also a must, thus the need to cial objects in view with regard to disease: understanding the natural progression of cer- manage expectations. “to do good or to do no harm" (Hippocratic In the end, a doctor is tasked to heal; to Corpus Epidemics). do what is best with the available resources Physicians, despite long study, hard at his disposal. He may not have all the work, experience and dedication to the pro- "Ethical doctors value answers to the whys and hows, but he will fession, are only too human and will only certainly not do harm, because trust is the want the best for their patients. I always reputation and more so currency that fuels his passion which feeds recall the words of wisdom of a senior and much esteemed consultant: “Think of your character. To know one’s patient as your relative or loved one and you not> Dr. his Macky ego Galvez,but his Jr., soul is a and board-certified fulfillment. will naturally bring out the best service in limits is to acknowledge general pediatrician with more than 20 years of you.” clinical experience handling cases from birth to adolescence. He is a graduate of De La Salle Health On the other hand, doctors are not gods the extent of expertise" Sciences Institute in Cavite, Philippines and has who can just make diseases go away with a acted as the chair for the department of pediatrics at several hospitals in the Philippines. Dr. Galvez demand instant cures to certain ailments, tain illnesses constitutes a great part in the has written and published several health books for weflip tryof a our finger. best When to offer patients solutions or relatives and op- healing process. laypeople and has won awards for health-related tions, all for the best interest of the patient There may be times when certain medi- social entrepreneurship. United Family Guangzhou and family. Depending on the case at hand, cations may not work or have the desired Clinic (GZU), 1/F, Annex, PICC Bldg, 301 Guangzhou instant cures for symptoms such as vomit- outcome. Communication between physician Dadao Zhong, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 和睦家广 ing, mild abdominal pain or fever can be ad- and patient is paramount. Sometimes, a drug 州诊所, 广州市越秀区广州大道中301 号人保大厦南塔副 ministered, but the deeper causes – namely may cause unintended effects, the reason 楼首层 (4008 919191, emergency: 020-8710 6060)

WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | NOVEMBER 2016 | SZ | 51 CITY SCENES CICC Sixth Go-Kart Cup That’s PRD Appreciation Party at the Happy Monk (Supported by ) The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) held the Professionals in the PRD gathered in the Happy Monk on October 20. NETFasianworldwide – CICC 6° Go Kart Cup on September 24 in Socializing on the patio at the Guangzhou institution’s Happy Valley lo- Shenzhen. Racers sped around the track as friends and family cheered. The Garden Hotel provided prizes for the speedy champions. sticks and chocolate cup cakes to healthy fresh fruit. cation, invitees dined on an array of finger food, from delicious cheese

Tennis Champion Li Na Debuts Film Advocating Smarter Drinking Li Na and Jiang Shan, Budweiser’s new Smart Drinking Ambassadors, headlined an event to reduce harmful alcohol consumption on August

Leave Nothing to Chance30. Organized. Jean Jereissati, by world-leading president brewer of AB InBev, Anheuser-Busch concluded, InBev“Now, in2016 collaboration marks the withninth Shanghai year of our Traffic campaign, Police Corps,and we the are China very proudAlcoholic to upgrade Drinks our messageAssociation of ‘Responsible and the Shanghai Drinking’ Traffic to Engineering‘Smart Drinking.’ Association, We hope the that event by fostering also premiered a smart Budweiser’s drinking culture, 2016 consumerspublic service are film, encouraged to change their behaviours through social norms and make right choices at all times.”

52 | SZ | NOVEMBER 2016 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM Haxnbauer Oktoberfest International School of Nanshan Shenzhen Opening Haxnbauer German Restaurant and Bar celebrated Oktoberfest in true Ceremony Bavarian fashion. Oktoberfest, a German festival that began two cen- On October 10, the International School of Nanshan Shenzhen (ISNS) turies ago, has spread across the world and all the way to one of Coco held an opening ceremony for their new 15,000-square-meter campus. ISNS founder and chairman Dr. Francis Pang, Premier of New Brunswick imported German beer and hearty food. Brian Gallant, Consul General of Canada in Guangzhou Rachel Park’s finest restaurants. The celebration combined live music, quality Bedlington and Deputy Director General of the Shenzhen Education Bureau Fan Kun gave congratulatory remarks at the ceremony.

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n September 20, Watson’s Wine hosted a wine tasting at Dongfang Wende OHotel, featuring some top wine selec- tions of Argentine winery Familia Zuccardi. Mr. Clive McLaughlin from the winery attended the wine tasting, along with the Argentine consul in Guangzhou Jaime J. Goldaracena and 20 other guests, all of whom were introduced to the Familia Zuccardi’s good wine and its storied history.

atar Airways introduced a Taste of Business Class in its Airbus A380, featuring a brand- new menu coupled with top-of-the-line wines. The menu is made up of mains like Qsteamed herb-crusted black cod with black bean, wild mushroom soup, classic Arabic mezze and New York-style baked cheese cake with berry sorbet. Passengers can choose from Billecart-Salmon Brut, Drappier Brut and more.

ccorHotels and Wanda Group have announced the opening of three new Ahotels under its Pullman, Novotel and Mercure brands – all in Hefei City of Anhui Province. This latest project is a key development under the Hefei Wanda Cultural Tourism City. This is the province’s largest hospitality investment with a total construction land area covering over 900,000 square meters.

ot off a multi-million-dollar renova- tion that took almost four years, HGrand Hyatt Hong Kong is once again the city’s premier choice for pampering trav- Beijing South Station, Incheon International Airport in South Korea and Hong Kong’s el experiences and extravagant, memorable FPeakarrells, Tower, the award-winning celebrated their British 25th anniversaryarchitecture infirm China behind this iconicOctober structures with Urban such as events. Since the hotel opened in November - 1989, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong has hosted in- standing of an individual’s place in urban design. This event is open to the public and free of ternational dignitaries and heads of state, as charge.Dialogue, an exhibition that offers an in-depth look inside the firm’s process and an under well as the A-list of the entertainment world.

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MAN HO HAIRY CRAB FEST Curvy crustaceans to seduce your taste buds See p73

This month 56 What's On in November 59 New Restaurants 64 The Grapevine 66 New Bars A monthly insert for November 2016 WHAT'S ON 2016 FRI-SUN IN NOVEMBER NOV 4-6 A CLASSIC TOUR BY JACKY CHEUNG 72 SHENZHEN BAY SPORTS CENTER

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Travels through Dali with a Leg of Ham Excerpt from Zhang Mei’s book on Yunnan cuisine

A Big Piece of Pie For Every Beer There is a Season at La Pizza... and More P66 P60

58 | SZ | NOVEMBER 2016 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM NEW RESTAURANT 59 SZ | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | NOVEMBER 2016 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM BY YUAN ZIYI BY B.PARK CUISINE Art an in Dining Garden 101 (2641 栋 B1 garden dining, healthy food dining, healthy garden 南山区华侨城文化创意园北区 B.Park Cuisine is not just a gastronomical is not just a gastronomical Cuisine B.Park 9016) > Shop 101, B Block, North Side, OCT-Loft, Nanshan District in the garden before entering the art gallery, art gallery, the entering before in the garden a de- from pop art ranging displays which Japanese by work bill to US five-dollar faced Shimoda, including a striking artist Hikari child. devil of a rainbow-colored picture with beautiful but a visual one, experience and an independ- on the plate presentation on its own. touring worth ent art gallery RMB200-400 Price: eaters artsy going: pop-art buffs, Who’s Good for: Manager Dai An explains that her restaurant that her An Dai serves explains Manager based differentday seasonalaround recipes each vegetables, wheatgrass with and endive currently featuring - - - he paintings displayed outside could he paintings displayed is Cuisine B.Park believe lead one to numer just another one of OCT-Loft’s The dinner ends with a glass of ruby of ruby The dinner ends with a glass stroll dishes we on the healthy Satiated The dishes are served in limited por in limited served The dishes are The main dish is a black fried fungus Another standout is a homemade taco A Christmas-wreath-shaped salad in- A Christmas-wreath-shaped The starter dish strikes many notes with notes many dish strikes The starter - that her restau Manager Dai An explains B.Park Cuisine serves healthy food, lead- food, healthy serves Cuisine B.Park Climbing deeper into this bastion of cul Climbing deeper into beetroot juice, a natural digestive. juice, a natural beetroot but always eschews sugar for honey. honey. for sugar eschews but always filling you up too early. Dessert changes daily, daily, Dessert changes early. up too filling you tions, meaning the meal has variety without tions, meaning the meal has variety baked lotus seedpod. baked Lastly comes a dish of grain, boiled egg and comes a dish of grain, Lastly paw. The soft texture belies its rich notes. belies its rich notes. The soft texture paw. than spicy. Either way, it’s delicious. Either way, than spicy. in the shape of a tiger’s (RMB138), served crispy, as expected, but the salsa is more sour but the salsa is more as expected, crispy, with avocado and tomato salsa. The taco is and tomato with avocado flavors. oil and lemon dressing balance the salad’s balance the salad’s oil and lemon dressing and wheatgrass. A mildly bitter mix of olive mix of olive bitter A mildly and wheatgrass. cludes red quinoa, white truffles, endives truffles, endives quinoa, white cludes red melody. a confusing mix, but at B.Park Cuisine it is a Cuisine a confusing mix, but at B.Park Under a lesser chef the tastes would become would Under a lesser chef the tastes rolls, half-dried olives and dried tomatoes. dried tomatoes. and half-dried olives rolls, seasonal fruits with bread, mushroom spring mushroom seasonal fruits with bread, a mix of mushroom in Italian oak vinegar, in Italian oak vinegar, a mix of mushroom wheatgrass currently featuring. currently wheatgrass around seasonal vegetables, with endive and with endive seasonal vegetables, around eight distinct dishes. eight based each day recipes different serves rant but the set we order, set B (RMB350), has order, but the set we RMB300 to more than RMB400. Yes, pricey, pricey, than RMB400. Yes, more RMB300 to dishes, which are sold in sets costing from costing from sold in sets are dishes, which ing the restaurant to adopt mostly vegetarian vegetarian adopt mostly to ing the restaurant bouquets of fresh flowers. bouquets of fresh with a long table decorated by lit candles and by with a long table decorated piano room and, finally, an elegant restaurant restaurant elegant an finally, and, room piano ture, we find a garden, a well-stocked study, a study, a well-stocked find a garden, we ture,

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LA PIZZA... AND MORE Quality Pie… and Then Some

BY ZIYI YUAN

Don’t ask for a small or large pizza. They (RMB35). can opt for the lemon-flavored cheese cake Glasses of house wine go for RMB20, lives within 5 kilometers of the restaurant: whilecome inmore one expensive size: the right vino onefrom to the fill you up. deliverySome is final free. good news for anyone who Lamborghini winery are sold by the bottle. La Pizza... and More’s grilled section Price: RMB60-80 per person Who’s Going: Italians, Chinese foodies, resi- tagliata with arugula and Parmesan cheese dents living nearby (RMB178)also offers upbeing a few the surprises, obvious standout. with the fillet Good for: curing homesickness, limoncello, Oh, and dessert! Some Italian restaurants cakes, homemade dishes still serve awful tiramisu (not to name any names), but we have to say the dessert here (RMB35) comes in larger portions and uses > 1/F, Hongxuan Dasha, 31-2, Shixia Beiyi Jie, Futian a traditional (and delicious) recipe. If you District 福田区石厦北一街31-2号宏轩大厦一楼 (6199 prefer a dessert that gets to the point, you 7796)

a Pizza... and More is an Italian number hidden at the end of a street in the LShixia neighborhood. With six tables when we visit it on Monday afternoon, de- insidespite its and removed five out, location. the restaurant is full Italian cooks Nobile Giuseppe and Salvatore Bulla run the restaurant with the stated goal of selling affordable, high-quality Italian fare. We can say that on this front they have achieved a cracking success. We start with the seafood soup (RMB68), a tomato-based starter that uses fresh shrimp and mussels to stir the appetite. Next up is the mushroom cream fettucci- ne, one of the most authentic homemade ver- sions of the dish we have found in Shenzhen – and at the reasonable price of RMB55 for a plate. The diavola (RMB68), which translates to ‘devil,’ is a pie seemingly possessed with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.

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XICO For Latin Lovers By Sky Thomas Gidge

A wall says a lot about a coffee shop. coffee is dark roasted in-house and gives the 15-or-so minute walk from the Daxin subway Starbucks screws abstract art onto its pari- sweet mocha (RMB28) and slightly bitter station, the cafe is so far down a residential tions while Email Coffee sports shelves of fake books lit by gaudy chan- Xico is also the only place Don Quixote would relish. deliers. latte (RMB26) a somewhatin Shenzhen nutty we’ve flavor. sideDespite street that the findingremote itlocale, can feel Xico like is becoma quest- At Xico, seen serving the ing a Hispanophile hotbed, with 7pm Friday a Latin- Argentine mate Spanish corner and music nights already themed (RMB30), a bit- proving popular. coffee ter herbal tea shop drunk through locations across the city, and if they come with a to fruition,There are Xico plans will tojoin expand Shenzhen’s to five lexicon other respect- straw. It won’t ap- as a place for Latin munchies and imported able menu, peala filtered to those metal with coffee. Until then, visiting is best done during the down- a sweet tooth, but the cafe’s weekly events or with friends who stairs walls it’s worth trying don’t mind a walk. are covered for everyone else. in a Mexican This cafe’s soul Price: RMB70 for food and coffee tile pattern, with is actually in its Latin- Who’s going: Spanish speakers, Latin cul- the usual bright style food: tacos, burritos, ture lovers colors shunned for quesadillas and nachos, with Good for: brushing up on your Spanish, bur- cooler blacks and blues. tortillas and chips sourced weekly from ritos, tacos “If we used Mexican colors, it would be the same supplier as much-praised Mexican like this is a party place,” says Mexican part- restaurant Pancho’s. ner Christian Saldana. “That’s not what we If you want to crank up the spice level > Shop 108, Bldg 8, Xinghai Mingcheng, Nanshan are going for, so we used Argentine colors.” you can add the cafe’s homemade pico de District 南山区南头街道星海名城3期8栋108号 (138 It’s a nod to the two Argentinean partners gallo, a sour-spicy mix of tomato, onion, chili, 2746 5170) and evidence that Xico is, as Saldana explains, olive oil and lemon. looking to be a window into Latin American The pork burrito culture as a whole. is the highlight of our Formerly a hairdressing salon, a wooden visit. It’s simple enough Aztec disc hangs on the wall of Xico’s humble to be called ‘homemade’ - and an ample blend of rines from Oaxaca sit on a back shelf. beans and cheese that firstA floor narrow, and wall-huggingcolorful, for-sale staircase alebrije twists figu more than justify the RMB40 price. which is also the space Xico’s house band Where’s rocksits way on up Saturdays, to cozy second-floor during the cafe’sseating, open the rub? mic. Getting to Sourcing its single-origin beans from the this Latin oasis coffee district in Veracruz, Mexico, the Altura is a hassle. At a

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THE SCANDALOUS SCOOP We’re digging… Tim Cook’ing up a media storm and Marky Z. giving Shenzhen a ‘like’ with their Maker Week visits; WeChat and web efforts to house and home Shenzhen’s four- pawed pals; rumors that Mad Bar’s Mad Men indoor decor would do AMC proud; Oasis Burger Bar’s possible addition to Baishizhou’s budding bar scene; the indoor beer brewing beginning at Peko.

We’re done with… OLDIE BUT GOODIE Maker Week’s double edge of obstructed avenues; this season’s typhoon-instigated Wiwaso city-wide shutdowns; the divorce rate It’s important to understand that Wiwaso is German food with Chinese characteristics, as the jumping through a second property pol- roast duck tongues (RMB28) on the menu attest. While some may be put off by tweaks to the icy loop hole and keeping rent sky high; original palate, the restaurant is easy on the wallet and has an excellent selection of imported Xichong cafe Secret Spot’s original own- German beers. Set meals provide a straightforward sampling of what Wiwaso has to offer, with a combo for two (RMB168) including everything from the starter soup of the day (a creamy mushroom ers’ final farewell. potage when we visit) to dessert. The mild Nuremberg sausage and rather tame sauerkraut may provide offense to purists by catering to local preferences, but again, Wiwaso isn’t billing itself as an authentic German experience. However, the restaurant does have a surprisingly good selection of heavy German beers,

this variety, which achieves a malty balance with a smoky aftertaste. A bit of Internet sleuth- ingincluding reveals what that theit’s menua German labels import 'Longke made smoked in Bamberg beer' (RMB48). – in other This words, was the our real first stuff. time trying Besides the outstanding beer, the mic’d-up staff are also attentive, helpful and fast. They answered questions about ingredients and called over the bartender to explain the house special, the Wiwaso Zhi Xing (RMB38). The cocktail has a base of lychee liquor, mixed with pineapple and lemon juice and is served with a touch of soda water. The minimal amount of alcohol in the cocktail makes it very drinkable. Outdoor seating is popular when we visit, with a crooning crew of two on a small stage and patrons nodding their heads to Chinese pop ballads. Though Wiwaso may not be a taste of the fatherland for homesick Germans, its reasonable - ited list of German eateries. prices and hard-to-find bottled beer imports make it a welcome member on Shenzhen’s lim > Wongtee Plaza, G-20A, 118 Fumin San Lu, Futian District 福田区福华三路118号皇庭广场G-20A (2361 1809)

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COCKTAIL Old Fashioned

This drink enjoyed a surge in 1 half-dollar–sized slice of or- popularity after Mad Men ad ange peel, including pith man Don Draper uttered the 2oz good-quality rye or bour- lines: “Yeah, do this again. Old bon Fashioned, please.” Likely now 1 maraschino cherry one of the most popular whis- 1 cup ice cubes key mixes in the world, there are lots of variations when it comes to the Old Fashioned, Method: and the quality of the ingre- 1. Combine simple syrup and dients can make or break this bitters in a glass. high-alcohol drink, according 2. Fill glass halfway with ice, to our friends at Providence then stir about a dozen times. Cocktail. So if you want your Old Fashioned made right, glass. spring for the good stuff. 4.3. SqueezeAdd enough orange ice topeel fill over the glass to extract oils. 5. Add orange and lemon peels Ingredients: to glass. 1 tsp simple syrup or honey 6. Add rye or bourbon. 2 dashes Angostura bitters or 7. Keep stirring. chocolate bitters 8. Garnish with cherry.

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SEASON Beer Break By Ziyi Yuan

discounts or specials on brews approaching fried chicken” (RMB38) is actually crunchy eason is one of a bevy of fresh watering the weeklong mark. Bottled beers are availa- beer-battered fried chicken (sorry, no free holes unleashed on Shenzhen with the ble also; of note, the relatively rare Rochefort drink), while the supreme sausage (RMB48) opening of the KK One shopping mall. S 10 (RMB56). is a serving of three salty sausages, some With less-than-ideal exterior seats, it shines in- Season is not just a place to build up a salad and slightly sweet mashed potatoes. A side where a retro, cozy interior greets the eye. beer belly, but also offers afternoon tea and Michelin star may not be on the horizon, but When we visit, Season has a humble the usual cocktail suspects, though they are the dish pairs well with a pint. assortment of six beers on draft and a beer- not listed on the menu. Nightly live If you’ve lightened your wallet at KK One tasting combo (RMB50) that gives us healthy music starts at 9pm, and also want to take some weight off your with bands or sing- Vedette Extra Blond and Vedette Extra swigs of five of them. ers performing on a small stage feet,Price: Season RMB50-100 is definitely worth a sit and sip. the Boulevard Pale Ale sets itself apart with next to the Who’s Going: aWhite creamy neatly mouthfeel fill the light-beerand nutty undertones.niche, while door. shoppers Liefmans Fruitesse is the girls go-to for its Food-wise, Good for: craftbeer beer, aficionados, live music, KKchatting One Miao admits with friends Beer buffs will cheer the FireStone mix of fruity flavors. that the burger and spaghetti libation with a nutty, chocolate aftertaste. are not the bar’s > Shop 119, 1/F, South Bldg, KK One, Futian WalkerManager Union Seven Jack IPA, Miao an explains intensely that bitter there strong points. What District 福田区KK One南区一楼119 (8860 1636) is a policy of keeping beers in stock for seven is listed as “beer and days maximum, which sometimes leads to

BASS MAN BAR A Dive Underground By Sky Thomas Gidge

napologetically grungy, Bass Man Bar is Ua short strut from Holiday Plaza down colors begin to come to its gritty service. Marked by a hugeHuaxia sign proclaiming Jie, where Baishizhou’s ‘bar’ in Chinese, true the entrance is a set of dusty stairs that lead underground past dozens of empty bottles set on trans- Lights hang from a black ceiling and he’s a former employee. parent shelves and visible from the street side. slowly change colors over a long wooden Bass Man Bar will not top the list for When we visit, owner Ben Guo says he discerning drinkers, its stairs unswept and has 60 types of imported beer, mostly bottled elegant paintings of a woman with a cat – interior scrabbled together from a wine- and sitting in a glass-fronted fridge. If you've leftoversbar and five from tables, a previous which owner’ssit between attempt quasi- at cellar past, but judging by nearby Paradise been to Coco Park’s Foam Heaven, you’re turning the space into a ritzy wine cellar. Bar’s alleyway existence, there are enough familiar with the system: snatch a bottle, Bands sometimes play popular Chinese pay at the counter and plunk yourself down songs from a small stage, which is surround- with its combination of simple food and de- somewhere to drink. Notably, there are eight ed by faux Baroque red pleather couches. centpeople booze. in Baishizhou who will be satisfied bottled Brew Dog beers, including the fruity The English-speaking manager is friendly, and sharp Punk IPA to the hop-heavy Dead though he explains he is actually just the Price: RMB50 for a beer and a snack Pony Club, both RMB40. owner’s roommate. Who’s going: thirsty Baishizhouers On draft are the Boulevard Pale Ale Good for: imbibing below ground, revisiting (RMB30), Vedett Extra White (RMB25) and some familiar eats on Bass Man Bar’s menu. the ghost of Rose Café GuoAnyone says the who chicken visited wraps Rose and Café falafel will findwraps (RMB50), though its name is only displayed (both RMB25) are exactly the same as sold at >12-1 Huaxia Lu, Baishizhou, Nanshan District 南山区 inthe handwritten dark, caramel-flavored Chinese. Founders Porter the now shuttered cafe. And he would know: 白石洲华夏路12-1, 贝斯曼音乐酒吧 (8658 2688)

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ave Party has been providing clubbers with the wildest nights and best music Rfor more than a decade in Huizhou. Now it’s Shenzhen’s turn. Despite the humble beginnings of the anfirst unparalleled outlet – tucked experience up on the have third earned floor Raveof Partya little-trafficked legendary status street in –dedicated Huizhou’s staff club and scene, while inspiring other bars and clubs to join the nightly celebrations to create a full- fledged bar street. marketAfter in defining 2015. Working Huizhou’s with club Shenzhen scene, Rave ExtremeParty made Bar, its Rave first Party foray built into threethe Shenzhen upscale venues for late-night revelers. Designers from abroad give the clubs in- - tems keep discerning partygoers coming back. ternationalRave party flair is and the the ideal imported destination sound for sys you a cool Budweiser beer in your hand. This is yourto set night. yourself This free Bud on is the for danceyou. floor with

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STELLA ARTOIS RECOMMENDS | EAT & DRINK THE TERRACE RESTAURANT AND BAR Thai Food and Tea Time By Ziyi Yuan

he Terrace has been one of Shenzhen's most popular bars for 11 years, and with good reason. Fantastic Tnightly live music performed by a full band and some of the city’s best Thai food combine with a central location in Sea World to make this venue a must drop-in spot for anyone strolling by. Along with being a nightlife destination and serving up delectable dinners, the Terrace recently introduced afternoon tea and dessert that runs from 2pm to 5pm. A bite of the soft, smooth banana cake (RMB15) pairs perfectly with a sip of black tea (RMB15). With prices this reasonable, you may

Terrace’s legendary happy hour begins. Before 8pm all cognac andfind champagneyourself going are back 20 percent daily. After off, with tea time the popularhas ended, house the mix drink chopped in half along with the price of the sodas. The Terrace’s outside seating gives a beautiful view of the Sea World scenery, the perfect place to enjoy an autumn breeze while slowly downing a 500ml Stella (RMB68).

> 2F, 32 Taizi Lu, by Wanghai Lu, Nanshan District 南山区太子路32号海上世界广场2楼 (2682 9105)

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‘This is the guy. He has your ham,’ Zhang tells us, motioning to Mr Yang Xuegong.

shared by many Bai people in Dali prefecture. ThisYang, Yang, as a farmer,you will has find silvery out, is sideburns a family name fram -

in sub-alpine conditions. ing aZhang lively grinsface darkened enthusiastically by fifty-nine and doles summers out cigarettes to Farmer Yang and one of his sons. Yang and his wife have three sons all together, in addition to one daughter and two grandchil- dren, all of whom live in this village. Farmer Yang smiles shyly as we loiter in the yard of his farmhouse, which is on a hillside in the valley. In the yard is a clutter of tools, motorcycle parts, clucking chickens and children’s toys, all cloaked in mingling aromas of wood smoke, cow dung and freshly brewed tea. Mushrooms dry in garland-like necklaces, hang- ing on nails tacked into the wood-panelled wall. A small handheld wooden loom gathers dust in the corner. Beside it sits a neat pair of cloth shoes whose cotton soles are stitched with thick knots, similar to those found on the feet of the TRAVELS THROUGH DALI terracotta warriors. As if on cue, another of Yang’s sons enters WITH the yard, brandishing an enormous haunch of their own pigs, having switched to chicken farm- ingpink some flesh years like a ago. club. Our The ham-to-be, Yangs no longer weighing raise in A LEG OF HAM at a hefty 26 jin (13 kilograms), is sourced from the local market. A table is cleared and the leg plopped, fat side up, on to it. There is a hush; all eyes turn Zhang Mei was born in rural Yunnan. But her to Farmer Yang as he takes a chopstick, breaks ambitions led her to Beijing, where she founded it lengthwise to create a spear-like point, and

WildChina. In her new book, Travels Through Dali with help the salt penetrate. His granddaughter, a a Leg of Ham, we see the CEO and travel maven 5-year-oldpierces the in blotchy a peach flesh top, in clings a dozen shyly places to the to leg of her uncle. It’s a ritual they’ve all watched return to her Yunnanese roots. Her account, featuring before. authentic regional recipes jaw-dropping photos by Farmer Yang washes his hands and un- screws an old water bottle. ‘Corn alcohol,’ he Liz Phung, shows a side of Yunnan not-oft-seen – says, massaging the sweet-smelling liquor into with an emphasis on food. In the following excerpt, will work as an adhesive for the salt. ‘And it gives her guide (also named Zhang) takes her to see where the hamflesh. a The sweeter alcohol, taste,’ while adds killing Zhang, off nodding bacteria, Yunnanese ham is produced. knowingly.

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I pass one of my cylinders of Master’s Well salt to Yang. He crumbles it like a sandcastle, adds some store-bought salt, and pats the mix Crack, crunch, thunk. Yang’s chopping is music in these liberally on to the ham, the plump meat cush- parts, a sound that signals celebration and plenty. It seems ioning under his slow, steady touch. Eventually the leg is entirely shrouded in what looks like that this show of skill is as important in Bai village life as half an inch of day-old snow. It’s a mesmerising ritual: Farmer Yang, cigarette dangling from his carving the Thanksgiving turkey is in the US. lips, raises the ham-to-be by the ankle and affec- tionately works salt into every nook and cranny. to explain how a heavy stone will be positioned on topSatisfied, of the leg he totakes squeeze a sip ofout tea the and moisture, proceeds which is then collected and boiled to extract the salt for reapplication. Finally, a week or so later, a loop of wire will be tied around its ankle and the ham will be ready to hang inside the house. Time, a little smoke and the cool mountain air will take care of the rest. In two to three years, our Master’s Well ham will mature into something much more desirable. That’s too long for us, though, so Farmer Yang goes to fetch another leg that he salted two years earlier. Eventually, ham number two arrives in the arms of another son. It’s immediately clear that time has brought some changes to the ham. Its outer surface has darkened and dulled to the

– and it’s dotted with little islands of pale mould. It’scolour also of about baked a thirdmud –smaller rusty, crusty than its and original calcified size, thanks to salt leeching out the moisture. ‘We’ll go to cook in their new house,’ Zhang pair of protesting chickens are picked up by says, swatting a fly, ‘away from the animals.’ A Farmer Yang’s granddaughter exchanges the babythe legs, goat a she’sbasket been is filled cradling with forfresh an eggs, old cooking and

- oil bottle filled with liquor, mixed with what at phantly. ‘This is a salt village – it’s the culture.’ while the yolks have remained tender to the Wasp,first glance snake appears and lizard to be liquors hundreds are said of little to be yel Our ham is butchered into chunks, with touch. More vegetables in enamel dishware are goodlow flowers. for men’s On health closer – inspection, in Yunnan, they’re at least. wasps. one sizeable slab set aside for lunch. The whole served; bottles of Dali beer are uncapped and Our procession marches down the hill and process from burning to chopping takes a good across a covered wooden bridge, past cherry hour. ‘It takes about 10 minutes to cure a ham, table receives its centrepiece: our ham, boiled blossoms and curious dogs. but it takes a lot longer to prepare it for eat- andcandles presented are lit to simply keep inthe a fliesdented away. aluminium Finally, the The Yangs’ new house is a modern con- ing.’ Zhang comments, discounting the years in bowl. struction painted white, with glass windows, between. For the second time today, all is quiet. I no- a balcony, a neatly swept yard and an outside A sliver of milky white fat is trimmed from tice the faint gurgling of the stream as we chew toilet. We gather in the yard under a deep blue the edge and tossed into an iron wok warming and savour the food. High above, a herd of white goats moves slowly and silently along the steep the concrete outside the house. One of Farmer roughly chops our slab into chunks and drops mountainside. It could be Farmer Yang’s wife Yang’ssky, and sons soon takes a fire our is cracklingham and startscontentedly the pro on- themon the into remains a pot of thesimmering fire. Salt water. Maker Yang then leading them, Zhang says. But we’re too far away cess of waking it up from its two-year slumber. By now, the ham fat in the wok is opaque to tell. Crack, crunch, thunk. Yang’s chopping and bubbling. Jue cai, a stalky green fern from So what of our ham? It is Bai mountain food is music in these parts, a sound that signals the mountains, is tossed in, and it also starts to at its most primal and unadulterated. Some celebration and plenty. He turns a chunk of sizzle and steam. A moment earlier, Salt Maker pieces are thick, others thin; some are dark and gamey, others pale and sweet. We pick out the Everybody cranes their heads to look; a neat his muscular arms delicately prepare the ferns, chunks we fancy with our chopsticks, each little cross-sectionham flesh-side draws up to adisplay collective the sighcut surface. of apprecia - whichYang was transmute hacking into through a brilliant flesh andjade bone. against Now the tion from the spectators. It seems that this show coal-black seasoned wok. It’s a process to which white rice. The boiling has mellowed the salti- of skill is as important in Bai village life as carv- he devotes all his attention, as if nothing matters ness.more Thethan meat a mouthful, is chewy and and eat rich, them fatty over and fluffy una - ing the Thanksgiving turkey is in the US. at this moment besides the ritual of cooking. dorned. It marries perfectly with the fresh eggs, We examine the jewelled interior: velvet-red A low, square table is placed a few metres making this meal a sort of pastoral Yunnanese version of bacon and eggs. Dali marble. Time has done its work. seats. Out come the eggs, fried by Farmer Yang’s Bacon and eggs is a dish I rarely eat, and if I meat‘See, patterned every villager with seams here ofknows fat like how the to finest make daughterfrom the fire, in lots bordered of hot oil by so four that simple the whites bench have do I only ever manage one egg. Today, for rea- and prepare a ham!’ exclaims Zhang trium- sons I can’t quite explain, I eat three.

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BY ZIYI YUAN, PHOTOS BY MIKE JORDAN

1. X-Ta-Sea Recently retooled, this popular spot is a buzzing venue for both rock and sports. Live music plays most nights and sports are always on the big television. Punters are presented with an inviting clutter of sport paraphernalia and a decent selection of booze. X-Ta-Sea is also known for its signature Philly cheese steak sandwich, which features on a menu with chili cheese dogs, burgers and other Western fare. Located inside one of the most scenic spots in Shekou, the Minghua ship, the bar is among the oldest establish- ments in town. Treat yourself with their delicate dishes and shake things up with a game of billiards there. Crack open a

1/F,bottle Cruise of Stella Inn, Artois Sea and World, let the Shekou, live music Nnahsan fill you. District 南山区蛇口海上世界太子路明华轮酒店一楼 (2686 7649)

2. The Terrace Located in the heart of the Shekou entertainment district, this longstanding venue is renowned all over the city

American and Thai food. Pop down to Sea World for one of thefor havingliveliest, one friendliest of the finest places Filipino in town. live The bands Terrace and both is the best place to grab a bottle (probably Stella Artois) while enjoying the night scenery of Sea World.

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3. The Tavern Sports Bar & Grill If you like sports and British things, this is the place for you. Hearty dishes like sausages and mash and steak and

Tavern’s 10 TV screens. Most customers leave room for the hugekidney bottled pie fill and the draftbellies beer of those selection, watching too. This one relativelyof the young sports bar has taken the city by storm - a storm of great pub food, large screens showcasing the latest sports matches and, of course, a cold Stella Artois.

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A Classic Tour by Jacky ChoP Festival Music and Workshop Tamas Wells Gig Cheung Concert

Australian singer and composer Famous Hong Kong singer Jacky Tamas Wells is coming to Shenzhen Cheung has sold more than 25 again. Possibly best known for song million records and is regarded as ‘Valder Fields,’ Wells has steadily one of the ‘Four Heavenly Kings’ of built a fan base in China. Wells is Hong Kong. His music spans genre’s known for his subdued yet clear sing- ranging from cantopop to jazz. His ing style and the use of a traditional album The Goodbye Kiss was one of Burmese banjo in some of his songs. the best-selling albums of all time in the region, achieving more sales in > Sun Nov 27, 8.30pm; RMB120 pre- Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast sale, RMB150 at the door. B10 Live, Asia than any other. North Side of Building C2, North > Fri-Sun Nov 4-6, 7.30pm; RMB380- Celebrating its 10th birthday this year, ChoP Project, a platform for artists from District, OCT-Loft, Wenchang Jie, 1,680. Shenzhen Bay Sports Center, Poland and China to interact, brainstorm and perform in both countries and be- Nanshan District 南山区华侨城创意文化 3001 Binhai Dadao, Nanshan District 南 yond, was started by two independent artists, Zen Lu from China and Grzegorz 园北区C2栋北侧 (8633 7602) 山区滨海大道3001号 (8630 8840) Bojanek from Poland, both of whom shared a passion for contemporary music. For ten years the project has grown, bringing involving artists to perform in art and music festivals taking place in unfamiliar lands, with the belief that music win! and art is able to truly transcend cultures and national boundaries. Sound from Spain Concert > Sun-Sat Nov 6-12. For specific programs, please visit www.thatsmags.com/shenz- We have two tickets to this hen/event.创意文化园北区C2栋北侧 (8633 7602) show to give away. Message our official WeChat account (Thats_ SZ) before Nov 24 with the subject ‘Tamas Wells’ and why you Low Wormwood Gig should win. Please include your full name and contact number. WeChat feed: Thats_SZ

Maksim Mrvica Concert Famous Spanish pianist Manolo Carrasco will bring his compositions and the best Spanish Flamenco dancers to Shenzhen for what is sure to be a memorable Flamenco Concert. Sixteen songs will be performed during the show, including the worldwide known song ‘Carmen.’ Guitarist Adriano Lozano will also delight the audience with Spanish classics. > Thu Nov 10, 8pm; RMB80-580. Nanshan Culture & Sports Center, No.62, Nantou Jie, Nanshan Da Dao, Nanshan District 南山区南山大道南头街 62号 (400 185 8666) Low Wormwood is a folk band based in Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu. This win! four-member band won the Best Chinese Band award at the 2012 Chinese Media Music Awards in Macau. Lanzhou, Lanzhou, their second album, was also Maksim Mrvica will perform clas- We have four tickets to this their first hit and marked the beginning of their current success. sical crossover music in at the end show to give away. Each ticket > Fri Nov 18, 8.30pm; RMB100 presale, RMB120 at the door. B10 Live, North Side of of November. First learning how to 南山区华侨城 valued at RMB180. Message Building C2, North District, OCT-Loft, Wenchang Jie, Nanshan District play piano at the age of nine, he 创意文化园北区栋北侧 our official WeChat account C2 (8633 7602) took first place in the Pontoise Piano (Thats_SZ) before Nov 6 with Competition in 2001. Since then, this the subject ‘Sound from Spain’ win! prolific Croatian pianist has showcas- and why you should win. Please ing his talent across the world. include your full name and We have two tickets to this show to give away. Message our official > Wed Nov 30, 8pm;RMB280-1,280. contact number. WeChat feed: WeChat account (Thats_SZ) before Nov 15 with the subject ‘Low Shenzhen Stadium, 2006 Sungang Xi Thats_SZ Wormwood’ and why you should win. Please include your full name and Lu, Futian District 福田区笋岗西路2006 contact number. WeChat feed: Thats_SZ 号 (8324 0623)

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Divided Unity – Shenzhen International Contemporary Artists Marc Riboud & Xiao Quan Form & Posture by Feng Invitation Exhibition Exhibition Exhibition Lianghong Exhibition

The late French photographer Marc Feng Lianghong is one of the most Riboud made a career capturing original voices in China’s abstract art stunning images in China and Asia world. Lianghong abstract art is a mix overall. His photographs record the of Eastern and Western styles made of modern development of China. Most thick brush strokes and thin scribbles of his photographs of Shenzhen are and is notable for sometimes playing The Artron Art Center has invited nine artists from all over the world to partici- on display. Xiao Quan, one of the with a street graffiti motif. pate in the Shenzhen International Contemporary Artists Invitation Exhibition. best portrait photographers in China, > All month daily, 10am-6pm; free. On display will be works by Liang Quan who is recognized as a representative also has some of his work displayed. 1618 Gallery, 1/F, Baby City, Houhai contemporary artist in China. > Daily Until Nov 14, 10am-9pm; free. Zhongxin lu, Nanshan District 南山区 > Until Nov 20 daily, 9am-5pm; free. 5/F, Artron Art Center Shenzhen, 19, Shenyun MIXC, 1881, Bao’an Nan Lu, Luohu District 后海中心路Baby City一楼1618艺术空间 Lu, Nanshan District 南山区深云路19号雅昌艺术中心5F(8336 6138) 罗湖区宝安南路1881号万象城 (8266 8266) (8386 1618)

Hairy Crab & Oyster Fest All- Dazzle Pretty Night High Noon Tea at Bäckerei Day Dinning Nightlife Thomas Tea Set

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Ladies Night at Future One Ladies Night

Social All Day Dinning will take place at Every Wednesday night, Dazzle of- Bäckerei Thomas is introducing a noon a special Hairy Crab & Oyster Feast. The fers specials including champagne tea special for RMB68. Included are Suzhou hairy crab is prized for its succu- and seasonal cocktails ranging from two pieces of cake and two cups of lent meat and characterized by a slightly RMB48-100. coffee or tea. sweet flavor. Autumn is also the best > Wed all month, 9pm-5am; free entry. > All month daily, 11.30am-4.30pm; season to sample uniquely fresh oysters. Dazzle Club, 3/F,Central Commercial free entry, RMB68 for a high noon tea > All month daily, all day. Social, 95/F, 5016, Building, 88 Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian District set. Shop No. B123. Seaworld, Nanshan Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District 罗湖区深福田区福华一路中心商务大厦三楼 (2348 District 南山区蛇口海上世界B区123号南东路5016号瑞吉酒店95楼 (8308 8888) 1542) (8827 2412)

Future One invites all the ladies in Man Ho Hairy Crab Fest All-Day Dinning town to enjoy fabulous Friday nights in their rooftop bar. Future One will It’s autumn and the hairy crabs are here. The crabs provide a free flow of selected wines are an autumnal delicacy. Do not miss creative hairy and cocktails for ladies 5.30-10pm. crab dishes by the Man Ho Chinese Restaurant located Start your weekend with a profession- in the Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Nanshan. Steamed al DJ performance and a gorgeous shrimp, braised fish maw, egg whites and vegetables view from the rooftop bar! will accompany the meal. > Fri, all month, 5.30-10pm; free. Future > All month daily, 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm; Man Ho, One, Lanying Fang, 3/F, Oct Harbour, 8 44/F, 88 Haide Yi Lu, Nanshan District 南山区海德一路88 Baishi Dong Lu, Nanshan District 南山区号中洲万豪酒店44楼 (8436 8288) 白石路东8号欢乐海岸购物中心3楼蓝楹坊 (400 9939 911)

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Oktoberfest at the Venice Raytour Hotel Festival Café Créa Crafts Market Festival

In reaction to the centralized art installations, the Go! Design Community is manifesting itself as a series of flexible, open-ended events that invite audience participation. The Go! Design Community characterizes itself as a pop-up art group focusing on community engagement. Coffee buff’s won’t want to miss the > Sun Nov 20, 11am-8.30pm; free. Sea World, 1128, The Venice Raytour Hotel Shenzhen will hold Oktoberfest with Christmas Café Créa, which is being Wanghai Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District 南山区蛇口望 sponsor German Chamber of Commerce. Since 2004, the Venice held by Shenzhen Bienvenue and will 海路1128号 (2689 0000) Raytour Hotel has hosted the German-style party, serving beer and support a charity while promoting Bavarian food as folk songs play under an Oktoberfest tent. This high-quality java. year, from November 3-12, a larger canopy will be used to create > Thu Nov 17, 9.30am-4.30pm; free entry. Digital Photography Workshop the most exciting Oktoberfest yet. If you haven’t attended before, Maan Coffee, 2/F, Building 1, Zhongtai don’t miss your chance this year! Arts Division, 4076 Dongbin Lu, Nanshan > Wed-Sat Nov 3-12; Sunday to Thursday RMB418/VIP RMB458), Friday District 南山区蛇口东滨路4076号中泰 and Saturday RMB458/VIP RMB558. Venice Raytour Hotel Shenzhen, 9026 艺术名庭一栋2楼 shenzhen.cafecrea@ Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District 南山区深南大道9026号 (2693 6888) gmail.com

Shenzhen’s First White Collar Fight Night Boxing

White-collar boxing gives the business, finance and tech workers of the city a venue to throw a few punches while networking and promoting their businesses. Only amateur fight- ers will be accepted. > Sat Dec 17, 7pm-12pm RMB5,500 to fight; RMB450 presale to watch, RMB500 Develop your eye to compose your ideas. This at the door, Hilton Shekou, 1177 course is designed for photographers at all levels. Wanghai Lu, by Gongye Yi Lu, Nanshan You will study the different kinds of natural light District 南山区望海路1177号深圳蛇口希 and their qualities to explore creative options to 尔顿南海酒店 (2161 8888) compose your images. > Sun Nov 20, 27, Dec 4, 2-5.30pm on Nov 20 & 27, 4-7pm on Dec 4; RMB680. Qiaochengbei, Nanshan District 南山区侨城北 (139 2464 2478)

Movember at Shark Futian Party The 2nd Annual Shenzhen Craft Beer Festival Festival

Bionic Brew presents the 2nd Annual Shenzhen Craft Beer Festival, which brings together Chinese breweries from around the country for a weekend of brews, Movember is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during food and fun. There are no imported beers or mass produced commercial beer. November to raise awareness about men’s health issues. Shark’s November party This year the festival features 15 Chinese breweries from all over the mainland, will see a series of fun events. Guests can join the best moustache contest, play six local food vendors and live music by local and international acts arranged by casino games and participate in a lucky draw. Dress code: Bow tie, cufflink. Magma. > Sat Nov 5, 10pm until late; free entry. Shark Futian, Shop 133, Block B, Coco Park, > Fri-Sat Nov 11-12, 5-11pm on Friday, 1-11pm on Saturday; RMB50 presale, RMB80 Fuhua Lu, Futian District 福田区福华路购物公园B区133号 (8203 1999) at the door. SoFunLand, Xili, Nanshan District 南山区西丽集悦城

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HONG KONG & MACAU CALENDAR

HK HK HK NOVEMBER 1-13 NOVEMBER 7-8 NOVEMBER 18-19 TUE-SUN MON-TUE FRI-SAT

Masking Tape Exhibition, 10am-10pm; free. City Plaza (www.cityplaza.com) Masking tape is an easily overlooked household item, but with a bit of creativity it can be used to create everything from DIY wallets to pieces of art. Some 280,000 rolls have been Superposition, 8pm; HKD120-300. Sha sold over the past four years at the Tin Town Hall Eslite Bookstore in Hong Kong alone! Superposition is a sound-art show More than 40 DIY sessions are sched- that explores the way people uled to let one’s creativity flourish. Supper Moment 10th Anniversary Concert 2016, 8.15pm; HKD180-580. Hong Kong understand nature on an atomic Convention and Exhibition Center scale and is inspired by the math- Supper Moment is an independent Hong Kong band that has been performing ematical notions of quantum

NOVEMBER 5 since 2006. Their music is a mix of blues, rock, funk and folk. The band is a cel- mechanics. Japanese musician and SAT ebration of the bonding moments that take place over family dinners. artist Ryoji Ikeda created the show. W-inds. 15th Anniversary Live Tour Superposition includes performers 2016 Forever Memories in Hong interacting with 21 screens to create Kong, 8.15pm; HKD880/1,280. Star NOVEMBER 10-12 a unique soundscape. Hall, Kowloon Bay International Trade THU-SAT & Exhibition Centre (www.hkticketing. The Last Five Years, 7.30pm; HKD210/260. Aurora Theatre (www.hkticketing.com) NOVEMBER 25-26 com) The Last Five Years, a musical by Jason Robert Brown, explores the five-year re- FRI-SAT This prolific Japanese pop band made lationship between Jamie Wellerstein, a rising novelist, and Cathy Hiatt, a strug- Ring-A-Ring-O’ Rosie, 8pm; its formal debut in 2001 and have gling actress. Cathy’s story is told in reverse chronological order, beginning the HKD160/200. Aurora Theatre (www. released 30 singles. Celebrating their show at the end of the couple’s marriage, and Jamie’s is told in chronological hkticketing.com) 15th anniversary, they will bring their order, starting just after the couple first meets. The show was first performed in This English language play is a col- Forever Memories concert to Hong Chicago in 2001, and has been performed in off Broadway regularly since 2002. laboration between teams from Kong. Japan and Hong Kong and uses a bizarre synopsis to explore what HK MO MO makes humans human. The story NOVEMBER 25-27 NOVEMBER 17-20 DECEMBER 2 FRI starts at Peaceful Hospital, which on THU-SUN the surface appears to be an excel- FRI-SAT lent medical center, but is actually Clockenflap, 5-10.30pm on Friday, Macau Grand Prix, 7.30am; MOP50- 900. Guia Circuit (www.macauticket. run by vampires dedicated to making 12pm-10.30pm on Weekend; HKD780- humans healthier. Why? The poor 1,800. Central Harbour-front (www. com) Fans, the 63rd Macau Grand Prix is quality of life in the modern day has ticketflap.com) led to bad tasting human blood. Clockenflap was launched in 2008 coming to Macau this November! and has become Hong Kong’s larg- The annual motor racing event, be- Mischa Maisky Cello Recital, 8pm; ing the only street circuit race of est and longest-running outdoor MOP150-300. Grand Auditorium, MO music and arts festival. It is a major its kind, has drawn attention from Macao Cultural Centre (www.macau- highlight on the city’s annual cultural countless audiences around the ticket.com) DECEMBER 4 calendar. This year it will see perfor- world, as well as a host of champions Music lovers, you don’t want to miss SUN mances by musicians and artists from and skilled drivers. Car and motor- out on what promises to be a rav- all over the world, including The bike races will be held throughout ishing evening of passionate notes Chemical Brothers and Sigur Rós. the four-day event, where riders and played by Mischa Maisky, one of drivers will compete fiercely in differ- the best known living cellists in the ent categories. world. This concert will focus on a MO wide repertoire by French compos- NOVEMBER 11-27 NOVEMBER 18 FRI ers, from Gabriel Fauré and César ALL WEEK Franck to Francis Poulenc. The cellist master will also play the romantic ‘Le Grand Tango,’ accompanied by his daughter Lily Maisky on the piano. DECEMBER 2-3 FRI-SAT Swan Lake by Saint Petersburg Russian Ballet Theatre, 3pm/8pm; Parade Through Macao, Latin City, Imprint Macau Dance Association, MOP388-888. The Venetian Theatre 4pm; free. Locations TBC (www.icm. Macau Food Festival, free entry. Sai Van 8pm; MOP120. Small Auditorium, (www.venetianmacao.com) gov.mo) Lake Square (853 2857 5765, www.ma- Macao Cultural Centre (www.macau- Founded in 1990 by a family of Born in 2011, the annual Parade caotourism.gov.mo) ticket.com) professional actors and soloists, through Macao, Latin City is a Following the success of last edition, A young dance group founded last the Saint Petersburg Russian Ballet cultural event that unfolds as a which attracted hundreds of local year by renowned dancer and educa- Theatre has presented the art of procession through the streets of residents and visitors to savor deli- tor Zhang Yi, Imprint Macau Dance Russian ballet to the world for 26 Macao to mark the handover of cious Southeast Asian, European and Association is comprised of energetic years. The troupe adheres strictly Macao to China. Groups of per- Chinese delicacies, this year’s festival and innovative dancers from Beijing to the movement, expressiveness formers and hundreds of talented will combine exciting live entertain- Dancing Academy, Taipei National and spiritual creativity of Russia’s artists are invited to chip in with ment, games and beer competitions. University of Arts and HKPAP. They distinct ballet traditions. Boasting a their creativity. People follow the Held in the rotunda opposite the are as good performers as they are distinguished choreographic style, parade on an adventure through Macau Tower, the Macau Food Festival choreographers, and will put on two the Saint Petersburg Russian Ballet Macao’s streets and alleyways and has become a popular destination performances at the Macao Cultural Theatre is poised to move fans in bring songs and dances to the for its welcoming alfresco dinning Centre this month. Macau with their balletic grace. city’s historic quarters. atmosphere.

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HOTEL NEWS Marriott Hotels Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai Run to Give Held Across Asia Specific Staff Honored A recognition ceremony for the laundry department of the Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai was held on October 17, 2016. Mr. David Kelly, vice president of operations in north and south China, joined the ceremony to show his appreciation for the hardworking laundry staff. During the celebration, David presented a Spirit of Blue Energy award to Bill Hao, who is profoundly deaf. In April last year Hao joined the laundry section of the hotel’s housekeeping department. “He is a born communicator and he soon proved himself an invalu- - tember 14, Hao and members of the Blue Energy Committee visited theable Promised member ofLand the specialteam,” saidneeds James school Gao, to laundry show disabled manager. students On Sep that they can master many skills. Hao taught the students the correct way to fold towels as well as how to shape towels into swans. “We really enjoyed learning from Bill and his colleagues,” said

about acquiring new skills.” 10-year-old Sam Wang. “Now I know that I can feel more confident to Give hotel charity runs that took place on October 16 across Asia The Marriott International in Asia Pacific announced that the Run Dongguan and Heyuan joined in support. “Run to Give this year is Pacific raised RMB50,043. Nineteen hotels in Shenzhen, Huizhou, - - biggernational. and Run even to moreGive is significant unique in thaneach ever,”location said and Craig the Smith,events presiwere organizeddent and managing by different director Marriott of Asia International Pacific for propertiesthe Marriott in Intervarious locations, some for the first time organizing such a large-scale event. Funds raised in each location will benefit a local charity.

Hilton Shenzhen Futian Appoints Andreas Justkowiak as General Manager

as general manager of the Hilton Shenzhen Futian recently. Hilton Worldwide announced the appointment of Andreas Justkowiak the development of the management team, overall vision for the hotel Marriott International teamJustkowiak members, will drivingassume andresponsibility delivering forproperty hotel operations, wide projects including and en - Expands Loyalty Benefits suring that quality and guest experiences are consistent with the Hil-

hotelton Brand. management, Justkowiak having will gainedalso have rich key experience appointments in the with hospitality the media, in- dustrylocal government over the years, and other19 of whichbusinesses. he has Justkowiak spent with is Hilton well versedWorldwide. in

began as a chef apprentice at His first step into the industry before moving up the ranks in variousa five star food hotel and in beverage Germany and

Asia and the Middle East. His previousoffice positions role was in Germany,general manager of the Conrad Sanya Haitang Bay and DoubleTree by Hilton Sanya Haitang Bay prior to which he was general man- The Marriott International has expanded to include 30 of the most ager at the Hilton Guangzhou desirable and prestigious hotel brands with the addition of the Star- wood Hotels and Resorts portfolio. At a time when travelers place even brings with him over 20 years greater emphasis on enriching and personal experiences, they can ofBaiyun. hospitality Andreas expertise Justkowiak gained now choose from the most diverse selection of hotel brands ever. With - more than 5,700 hotels and 1.1 million rooms in over 110 countries tels in Germany, Malaysia, China across the globe, guests now have access to the best hotels and resorts andin various the Middle roles East. in five start ho wherever they travel.

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Muine No. 219, 2/F, Garden City, 1086 Nanhai Dadao, Nanshan District (2681 7828); Shop 203, L2/F, Coco Park, Fuhua PIZZA San Lu, Futian District (8693 7310) 美奈小馆，南山区南海大道 1086 号花园城中心第 2 楼 219 号铺 ( 蛇口沃尔玛对面 ) ; 福田区福华三 Kiwi Pizza 1) B14 Underground Com- 路 Coco Park L2-203 mercial Street, Coco Park, Futian District (8329 2299); 2) No. 8 Outlets Minkang Lu, Longhua District; 3) No. 125, Area A, North Park, Shopping Park, Mintian Lu, Futian LATIN AMERICAN District 纽奇比萨 1) 福田区购物公园负一层地铁商业街B14铺; 2) 龙华新区民康路八号仓奥特莱斯; 3) 福田区民田路购物公园北园A区125 Amigos Restaurant and Bar 1) Shop E6, G/F, Carriana Friendship Center, Renmin NYPD Pizza 1) Shop FL1015, Central Walk, Fuhua Yi Lu, Futian District (8887 Nan Lu, Luohu District (6133 9993); 2) 1/F, Honglong Hotel, Sea World, 32 Taizi Lu, 6973); 2) No. 26, Haichang Jie, Shekou, Shekou, Nanshan District (2683 5449) Nanshan District (8887 6973) 欧蜜戈墨西哥餐厅 1) 罗湖人民南路佳宁娜广场 1 纽约批萨1) 福田区福华一路中心城FL1015商楼 E06 商铺 2) 南山区蛇口 3 号太子路海上世界铺; 2)南山区蛇口海昌街海尚国际裙楼26号铺 ( 鸿隆公寓首层近新一佳) Pizza Express Shop 568, 5/F, the MixC, Latina 001-C004, Zone C, Sea World Plaza, 1881 Bao'an Nan Lu, Luohu District (2215 Shekou, Nanshan District (2667 7697) 南山 9036) 罗湖区宝安南路1881号万象城5楼区蛇口海上世界广场C区001-C004 Haxnbauer German Restaurant and Bar is committed to delivering the perfect pork knuckle. To create a traditional German taste Haxnbauer uses Senor Frogs No. 57, Rose Garden Phase 2, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District. only the best ingredients for their dishes and directly imports beer from (2667 1155) 南山区蛇口玫瑰园二期57号 Germany. Recently, Haxnbauer introduced new dishes: the chocolate pork SOUTHEASTERN knuckle and Cheese pork knuckle. Come try these creative dishes to wel- Tequila Coyote Cantina Shop 113, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District. (2683 come the winter! 6446); 2) No. 152, Coco Park, 138 Fuhua Lu, Futian District (8295 3332) Sambal B102, Century Place, Shennan Lu, 仙人掌餐厅 1) 南山区蛇口海上世界商铺 113 号 ; 2) Futian District (2264 1000) > L1C-055B, 1/F, Coco Park, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District福田区福华三路星河Coco Park一楼福田区福华路 138 号购物公园 152 号桑芭桑芭福田区深南中路世纪汇商场负一层 L1C-055B (8359 2080) B102号

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Deli Leisure Shop 5-6, L1/F, Wongtee SHARK SHEKOU Plaza, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District (8252 7135)福田区福华三路皇庭广场L1层5-6号商铺 Movember for Men Doors Chillout Lounge 6-21 Xuefu Lu, Nan- NIGHTLIFE shan District (8630 8114) 南山区学府路6-21 Take the Move challenge and grow a moustache! The Move challenge sees 号 (近深圳大学西门) LUOHU men grow out their moustaches during November to raise awareness about Grange Grill 25/F, The Westin Shenzhen men’s health. Get ready for the hairiest month of the year by joining Shark Nanshan, 9028-2 Shennan Dadao, Nan- Sea World's Movember party on November 18. With complimentary drinks shan District (8634 8431) Champs Bar & Grill 2/F, Shangri-La Shen- for the ladies, a best dressed contest, a best moustache contest and a lucky 威斯汀扒房, 南山区深南大道9028号-2深圳益田 zhen, Luohu Dist. (8396 1366) 威斯汀酒店25层罗湖区香格里拉大酒店 2 楼 draw, it’s sure to be a jolly time. Dress Code: bow ties and cufflinks Face code: moustache Grape 1 Yanshan Lu, Shekou, Nanshan Decanter 100/F, St. Regis Shenzhen, District (2668 7777). No.5016 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District 葡逸餐厅 , 南山区蛇口沿山路 1 号 (8308 8888-1459/1455) > West of International Bar Street, Sea World Square, Shekou, Nanshan District 南山区蛇口海上品酒阁深圳瑞吉酒店罗湖区深南东路5016号 The Grill 2/F, Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nan- 100层世界广场国际酒吧街西侧 (2602 9569) hai, 1177 Wanghai Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District (2162 8888) Face Club,4/F, MixC Mall Phase II, No.1881 南山区望海路 1177 号蛇口希尔顿南海酒店 2 楼 Bao'an Nan Lu, Luohu District(8266 6699). 罗湖区宝安南路 1881 号万象城第二期卡地亚楼上 The Grill & Bar 2/F, Four Points by Shera- 四楼 ton Shenzhen, 5 Guihua Lu, Futian Free Trade Zone, Futian District (8358 8662) Malt 100/F, St. Regis Shenzhen, No.5016 扒房·酒吧 , 福田区保税区桂花路 5 号深圳福朋喜 Shennan Dong Lu, Luohu District (8308 来登酒店 2 楼 8888-1459/1455) 天吧，深圳瑞吉酒店罗湖区深南东路5016号100层 The Kitchen No. 144, Coco Park, 138 Mintian Lu, Futian District (2531 The Penthouse 38/F, Grand Hyatt Shen- 3860) zhen, 1881 Baoan Nan Lu, Luohu District 现场厨房 , 福田区民田路 138号城建购物公园 (2218 7338) 罗湖区宝安南路1881号深圳君 144 号悦酒店38层

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