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A girl pays homage to a Buddhist relic in a crumbling stupa in Indein village. Hundreds of hilltop stupas, which date back to the 17th and 18th centuries, can be found in this village that lies next to a narrow canal southwest of Inle Lake in Myanmar. Jino Lee
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For those with gluten sensitivities, eating out can be a frustrating affair, especially when there’s no way to tell whether a dish contains ingredients that could spark off an allergic reaction or has been crosscontaminated. Fortunately, there’s help. The Nima is a portable gluten detector that lets users perform a quick check to see if what they’ve ordered
is gluten-free. All you need to do is place a sample of the food into a disposable pod and insert it into the device, which will let you know the answer in less than three minutes. What’s more, you’ll be able to share your results with the rest of the gluten-free community via its companion app and see what other users are testing too. nimasensor.com
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hey say it pays to choose your travel partner carefully. The same goes for your camera. What should it be – DSLR, mirrorless or mobile phone? If image quality is what you’re after, the EOS 7D Mark II packs an impressive range of features in an affordable package, and opens up a world of creative possibilities with the family of lenses and accessories that Canon has to offer. Here’s how the upgraded EOS 7D Mark II does it. BUILT FOR SPEED How many times have you missed the moment because your camera was slow? That’s a thing of the past with the EOS 7D Mark II’s ability to shoot at a super-fast 10 frames per second, with a whopping 65-point all cross-type AF sensor to keep your subject sharp, even in low light. So whether you’re capturing a supersonic jet at an air show, or Lewis Hamilton at Singapore’s F1 night circuit, the EOS 7D Mark II is up to the task. OWN THE NIGHT No light? No problem. Be it the caves of Halong Bay, or Chiang Mai’s night markets, you can confidently capture both still images and videos with its native ISO of 16000, and its -3 EV AF capability that makes autofocus
count or the size of the sensor. The EOS 7D Mark II does the job with its 20.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and the Dual DIGIC 6 image processors – an enhanced brain that unleashes the full potential of the hardware.
possible even when it is almost too dark to see. The Dual DIGIC 6 image processors help reduce excess noise for a cleaner image. RUGGED RANGER Built for tough use, the EOS 7D Mark II’s magnesium alloy body is weather sealed for maximum protection against the elements. Whether you’re thick in the jungles of Borneo, or exploring the temples of Angkor, this is one camera that’s got you covered in extreme weather.
PERFECT TIMING For the first time in a Canon DSLR, the EOS 7D Mark II comes with a longawaited built-in intervalometer – you can time the shutter to go off at set intervals, or to hold it open for long exposures. Thanks to this nifty feature, you can shoot New Year fireworks, star trails and time-lapse sequences with ease.
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There are luxury spas and then there’s the Nihiwatu’s Nihi Oka Spa Safari, an experience that takes guests on a safari trek across Sumba Island’s breathtaking west coast to the
secluded Nihi Oka Valley. Once at your destination, you’ll have the option of joining a one-hour group yoga class, followed by a healthful bush-cooked breakfast served in the resort’s rustic treehouse. After that, be prepared to be treated like royalty in your very own private bale – a sheltered elevated platform hut where you’ll enjoy unlimited locally inspired spa treatments such as body massages and scrubs throughout the day, surrounded by milliondollar views of the countryside and coastline. nihiwatu.com
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In a parallel universe not so far away, a contrite exmegalomaniac has decided to find spiritual peace and now moonlights as a yogi. Star Wars fans and yoga enthusiasts in Singapore can now learn Star Warsstyle asanas and the art of breath control from the master of the ujjayi pranayama (a breathing technique that is also known as the “victorious breath”) himself, Darth Vader. Each ticket costs SGD11 and includes a selfie with the former Sith Lord. sg.funzing.com
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What do you get for the pooch who has everything? If spa sessions and microbubble bath treatments are too ho-hum, how about a pleasure cruise? As its name suggests, Pet Cruise lets pet owners in Singapore book a 26-foot catamaran for some quality bonding time with their pets (the vessel can accommodate up to 10 pets and their humans). The regular itinerary takes you on a two-hour cruise to Coney or Seletar islands. There’s also a daily sunset cruise, and the company offers other customisable routes. Prices start from SGD150 for a weekday cruise. facebook.com/petcruise88
CAN’T STOP THE MUSIC Can wireless sound systems ever match the sound quality of a hi-fi system? Hi-fi specialists Naim, purveyors of handmade music systems that are to audiophiles what Birkin handbags are to fashion mavens, have shown that they can – not once but twice. The 10 | SILKWINDS
Mu-so Qb, the successor of its award-winning Mu-so wireless player, is a miniature powerhouse that is not only space efficient but also packs a wallop: like the Mu-so, it runs on a 32-bit DSP to deliver 300W of hi-res sound, thanks to clever engineering. Audiophiles will be glad to know that it’s packed with all the streaming features of the Mu-so, including Apple AirPlay, aptX Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, Tidal, uPnP and internet radio. naimaudio.com
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various parts of the UK and the US. Making its Australian debut on 1 April, this is the most ambitious installation yet – visitors can expect to see more than 50,000 solarpowered stems lighting up a one-kilometre stretch of desert with Uluru as its backdrop. The installation will be up till 31 March 2017, and guests staying at the Ayers Rock Resort can experience Munro’s work through a variety of packages, starting from AUD35 for a Field of Light pass. ayersrockresort.com.au
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Looking like something out of a sci-fi fantasy landscape, acclaimed British artist Bruce Munro’s solar-powered installation, Field of Light, is a surreal example of art imitating life. The acrylic light stems blossom when the sun sets, bathing their surroundings in a sea of changing colours. Inspired by a visit to the Uluru more than 20 years ago, when Munro saw how the seemingly barren Australian desert bloomed to life after a rainfall, Field of Light now makes its way back to its spiritual birthplace after showings in
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way of teaching, enthusiasm and mentoring, I grew to love ballet and understand how beautiful and powerful it can be. How has living and working in the West influenced you as a dancer? When I first moved to the US, I felt an incredible sense of freedom. Growing up during the Cultural Revolution, I had never experienced freedom of expression and I quickly realised how essential it is in bringing out the best in an artist. To be able to dance the rich variety of ballets by different choreographers and truly be free to express myself was like a volcano erupting!
The artistic director of the Queensland Ballet talks about the life experiences that have shaped him as a dancer WORDS SAKINAH MANAFF
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n 1972 at the height of the Cultural Revolution in China, 11-year-old Li Cunxin was plucked from his impoverished family in rural Shandong to study at the Beijing Dance Academy. What followed was a punishing daily regime of 16-hour training sessions, which today he credits with giving him “the discipline, resilience and strong technique needed to succeed as a professional dancer”. When he was 20, he made a dramatic defection to the US after having won a scholarship to further his dance studies in Houston. The 2009 film Mao’s Last Dancer, based on his bestselling autobiography, chronicles his early life in China and eventual move to the US.
Why did you retire at the top of your career to go into finance? I had seen others stay in ballet well past their use-by dates and I never wanted that for myself. I also felt a great responsibility to support my immediate family and provide for my extended family in China. Working in finance, which was something I had always been interested in, allowed me to do that. Ballet eventually pulled you back in 2012, how does your current role compare to being on stage? As wonderful as it is to receive the applause and admiration, I get more satisfaction from seeing my dancers shine. Also, as a dancer I had a fairly narrow focus. As an Artistic Director, I look at dance in a multifaceted way and it has made me appreciate how rich, diverse and deep ballet truly is.
You disliked ballet when you first started. How did that change? Training at the Beijing Dance Academy was all hard work and pain, and no enjoyment. But the passion of one teacher ignited my love for this beautiful art form. Through Teacher Xiao’s
“I will always remember the first time my parents saw me dance on stage. Unbeknownst to me, they had been flown to Houston from China to watch me perform in The Nutcracker. It was the
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first time they had ever travelled outside China.” *** “While I was an exchange student at Houston Ballet, I was asked to replace an injured dancer at the last moment for
a performance, and I ended up an overnight sensation. American audiences felt they had discovered
this unknown Chinese ballet star!” *** “My farewell performance in 1999 with The Australian Ballet when
I performed in Rudolf Nureyev’s Don Quixote at the Sydney Opera House. I was at the peak of my career at the time, but I wanted to finish on top and it felt like the right time to bow out.”
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15 APR-31 MAY 28 APR-10 MAY Tini Tinou Circus Festival Since it was founded in 2013, the Phare Circus has been wowing audiences with its edgy performance art. Catch them and troupes from Australia, Nepal, Canada, Indonesia and France at this popular celebration of contemporary circus. Taking place in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Battambang, the festival will feature nightly full-length performances, street shows and parades, and artist-led workshops. pharecircus.org
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THROUGH 29 MAY Treasures of the World from the British Museum Even if you aren’t ordinarily a fan of museums, the British Museum’s famed Treasures of the World exhibition, currently on show at the National Museum of Singapore, is a must-visit. Featuring artefacts from ancient civilisations across the globe, it is a stunning 16 | SILKWINDS
showcase of how the human race has evolved over the last two million years. nationalmuseum.sg KATHMANDU
13-14 APR Bisket Jatra It’s the start of the New Year in Nepal and over in the ancient city of Bhaktapur, you’ll find this religious fête adding to the season’s festivities. A homage to the deities Bhairab and Bhadrakali, it’s also a time
for family reunions and the commemoration of deceased relatives. As somber as this might sound, the reality is anything but. Expect a colourful spectacle filled with lots of dancing and boisterous chariot processions, devotees pelting each other with vermillion powder, and timehonoured medieval rituals. CEBU
15 APR Cebu Summer Reggae Festival Did you know that Cebu is the reggae capital of the Philippines? If not, this music
Voilah! 2016 Francophiles, art lovers and gourmands have no reason to complain that there’s nothing to do when this seven-week long French extravaganza kicks off. More than 40 events spanning the fields of art and culture, film, music and, of course, gastronomy, will be taking place across the city, including Superstars of Ballet, featuring 12 of the world’s top dancers, and floating light installation Les Luminéoles, taking place at Marina Bay Sands. voilah.sg DANANG
29 APR-4 MAY Hue Festival Expect festivities to kick off with a bang as Hue city celebrates its 380th anniversary. Don’t miss the Dem Hoang Cung (Royal Night), which will re-enact the courtly activities of Hue’s lavish past in the Ngo Mon-Ky Dai Square. Other highlights include art exhibitions, kite displays and an international food festival. huefestival.com
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Despite its rapid modernisation, Telangana’s capital captivates travellers with its enduring traditions and poetic past
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yderabad may be the capital of India’s youngest state, Telangana, but its history goes back many centuries. Dubbed the eternal city of love, art, and history, it is a harmonious amalgamation of many things. Once the usual sites are done and dusted – Charminar, Laad Bazaar,
Golkonda, and Hussain Sagar – there’s still more to enjoy. STEPPING BACK IN TIME Set up a few years ago, the City Museum may be comparatively new, but its exhibits go back a few millennia. It retraces the birth and development of Hyderabad with a heavy emphasis on royalty. It is located in Purani Haveli, a beautiful palace built in the beginning of the 19th century and was the official residence of the Nizam. Exhibits include Neolithic pots, European-styled terracotta figurines, coins from the Satavahana period, and crockery and furniture belonging to the Nizams. hehnmh.com
KIDDING AROUND At Kidihou, the focus is certainly on children, but it could also serve as a learning experience for adults. Colourful and cheerful, it calls itself a children’s museum and has a variety of interactive and DIY projects. There are sections on art and painting, solar system exploration, a mock shopping experience, a vet’s set-up where children can learn to care for pets, and an area where kids can create their own toys using blocks and other materials. kidihou.com CULTURAL SOJOURN About 40km to the east of Hyderabad is Keesara, considered to be among the
PAST AND FUTURE For a couple of days in July or August every year, the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad reverberate with the sound of rituals and prayers to appease goddess Kali as part of Bonalu (10 July). Legend goes that in the early 19th century, the cities were swept by an epidemic that killed hundreds. Believing it was due to the goddess’ anger, the locals prayed to her and she eliminated the scourge. In return, the goddess is venerated as the devout seek her continued protection from disease and pestilence. Various rituals mark the occasion and it ends with Rangam, when a young girl acts as an oracle and foretells the events of the year to come.
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oldest inhabited places in the region. In the heart of Keesara is the Keesaragutta Temple on a small hillock. This temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is said to have been installed by Lord Rama after his epic battle with Ravana to atone for killing him. But excavations nearby have revealed remnants from the time of the Chalukyas (6th-12th century); and yet more recent excavations uncovered Jain Tirthankara idols that go as far back as the 4th-5th centuries. Some of these archaeological finds are in a museum inside the temple premises. OF PIETY AND FOOD Hyderabad has a significant Muslim population, so there is a whirlwind of activity here during Ramadan or Ramzan (starts 6 June, pictured bottom right). The entire city, especially the old town, comes alive with festivities when daily fast is broken. Shops and stalls selling all kinds of delicacies spring up, making it a foodie’s delight. Try Haleem, a dish of wheat, lentils and meat, is found only here, as well as pathar ka gosht (lamb fry), paya (lamb or goat trotters), khubani ka meetha (dish made from dried apricots), double ka meetha (bread pudding) and biryani. Wash them down with Irani tea.
KICK BACK AT SUNDOWN The theme and decor of Free Flow Traffic Bar (Plot 566, Road 92, Jubilee Hills) veer towards what its name suggests. Traffic lights and
other paraphernalia form the interiors of this spacious establishment, which is almost always crowded. Some intriguing items on the menu: vodka chuski (a kind of infused ice lolly) and a range of traffic-themed drinks such as Traffic Headache (brandy, honey, Indian herbs and hot water). The food is unusually extensive, and spans Indian – including street food – Asian, European and American. SilkAir flies 10 times weekly between Singapore and Hyderabad SILKAIR.COM | 19
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Mop up your favourite curry with these net-shaped Asian crêpes WORDS ANNETTE TAN
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Try it at: Taha’s Roti Jala & Canai, junction of Penang and Bishop streets, Penang, Malaysia. In Singapore, The Clifford Pier at The Fullerton Bay Hotel serves it as part of its Singapore Heritage Afternoon Tea.
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ike all the best kinds of food, roti jala’s delicate appearance belies how immensely substantial these lace pancakes can be. Shaped like doilies, these Malay delicacies are made from a simple batter of flour, ground turmeric and coconut milk mixed to a smooth, creamy consistency and dispensed in a circular motion through a special mould – a cup
with miniature funnels built into its base – onto a hot pan. The coconut milk imbues the filigreed crêpes with a richness and a distinct spongey chewiness. Though the origins of this flatbread is unknown, it’s said to have come from India and was improvised by locals to become today’s roti jala. Typically made to mark special occasions such as Hari Raya Aidilfitri or weddings, roti jala literally means “net bread” in Bahasa Melayu. It is usually served with a chicken or mutton curry and used as delicious vehicles with which to ferry the spicy gravy from hand to mouth.
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A grotto of pendant lights greets customers at KL’s only coffee mixology bar
A TREND IS EMERGING. KUALA LUMPUR IS IN THE THROES OF AN ARTISTIC RENAISSANCE. DRAWING ON LOCAL CULTURE, A NEW GENERATION OF CREATIVE MINDS IS BUSY INNOVATING, RE-INVENTING AND CHANGING THE WAY PEOPLE EAT, THINK AND LIVE IN THE MALAYSIAN CAPITAL WORDS SHARMILA WIJASURIYA
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A Culinary Narrative Who: Chef Darren Teoh. The man behind Dewakan restaurant never forgets that good food is about the pleasure of flavour. His core rule: enhance the true, uncomplicated flavours of local ingredients. “We go back to the produce – either indigenous or farmed. We come up with the best ways to curate a dish using these,” says Teoh. Familiar ingredients like lime leaves are turned inside out – into an oil – for garnish; unusual herbs, roots and flowers such as ketumpang air (pepper elder), pucuk gajus (cashew shoots) or bunga telang (blue pea flower) add poetry to a plate. Teoh says he “rethinks what the land offered before colonisation”, and explores new directions with spontaneous creativity. What you get: The food is a delight – modern interpretations with playful, delicious combinations of texture and local
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flavours. The likes of cured blue mackerel with pomelo, pickled local flowers and ulam raja (wild cosmos) herbal salt headline the menu. “The tastes are ingrained in our palate’s memory; it translates into what we serve,” says Teoh of the dish inspired by umai, a ceviche speciality from Borneo. There’s also roasted quail with
masala spice and beef serunding (floss), candlenut and century egg. What arrives on your plate reflects Dewakan’s sustainable farm-to-table practices, which expose an integrated network of local farmers and fishermen. Next on the horizon: a collaboration with KDU University College, which has a strong culinary arts programme, and where Chef Teoh was once a lecturer in its molecular gastronomy programme. With KDU’s support, the restaurant is moving to become more than just a restaurant. “I would like Dewakan to become an institution, where people come for good food and to learn about the produce, and where students come to earn their stripes.” dewakan.my
Mulberry jam with cardamom ganache, cashew brittles, pucuk gajus (cashew shoots) and mulberry snow
Design craftsmanship and creative exchange are the heartbeat of Battery Acid Club
For The Love Of Design What: Battery Acid Club (BAC) is a collective uniting local artists and designers. Taking over a shop-lot in a discreet part of the city’s suburbs, BAC eschews the refined in favour of a minimalist, black-and-white interior heavily influenced by the Bauhaus movement of the 1920s. Founded on the ideals of design and architecture, BAC has a distinctly local inspiration. “We wanted a commune for the design industry to meet, and to create awareness about local designers and their products – a space that’s lacking in the city,” explains co-founder Aaron Tan. What you get: Screenings, artisan markets and workshops that celebrate art, design and architecture. Inside, its retail arm, Objekt-Object, offers a niche collection of beautifully designed vintage accessories and clothing, mid-century furnishings (including an Eames original), as well as burgeoning local brands like Mossery (fun, functional stationery) and The Good Pair socks by homegrown label Medium Rare. Says Tan, “I’m a designer at heart; I want Battery Acid Club to generate interest and be a place for people who love art and design.” Sides: A trained barista, Tan injects a similar flair to the menu of the onsite cafe with such creations as kacang tumbuk (peanut candy), festive crunch affogato with sesame honeycomb
and kuih kapet (traditional wafers also called “love letters”), and their own line of creative juices, each named after a design hero like Vignelli (a mix of orange, pink guava and strawberry) and Corbusier (apple and grapefruit). facebook.com/batteryacidclub
Old School Print What: The Alphabet Press. Young and dynamic, the team behind The Alphabet Press or TAP became obsessed with the fading art of letterpress while searching for unique typography. Co-founder Cliff Leong says, “It is
sad how readily printers let go of letterpress printing in exchange for offset and digital printing.” Driven by the romanticism of this centuries-old printing craftsmanship, the four founders flew to Melbourne to master the craft. In 2013, TAP was launched – a bespoke letterpress stationery company, it uses the traditional technique of letterpress printing dating back to 1440s Germany. “We want to revive and preserve the craft here in Malaysia, and to make it relevant again,” says Leong. What you get: With their 1960s German presses, TAP customises business cards, wedding invitations SILKAIR.COM | 25
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and corporate stationery on 100 per cent cotton paper. The hand-set type of letterpress leaves a deep impression. Leong refers to it as “the beauty of the bite” that looks and feels quaint, and is tactile. The process is, nevertheless, labourintensive. Most products start with hand-drawing as “it’s more organic,” according to Leong. Artworks are then scanned into a digital form and fine-tuned for the printing plates. TAP is also redefining language by invoking pop culture through their postcards of local food series (featuring illustrations of popular local dishes) and their line of greeting cards with clever phrases such as “You’re the sambal 26 | SILKWINDS
to my nasi lemak”. Sambal is a spicy condiment that complements the iconic Malaysian coconut rice dish. Says Leong, “We love using local content as inspiration. This is more than design. It is the documentation of our culture.” thealphabetpress.com
Carrying Tradition Who: Suraya Sharifuddin, founder and designer of Sakura Malaysia. There’s more to Sakura Malaysia’s handmade bags than just good looks. With the launch of Sakura Malaysia in 2012, Suraya Sharifuddin has found novel
ways to include Malay traditional aesthetics into her range of modern, edgy totes, sling bags, mini duffle and clutches. Using materials sourced from Borneo, Kelantan and Terengganu, bags from her maiden series show a clever play of traditional textile such as batik, pua kumbu, songket and mengkuang. “Sakura Malaysia started because of my deep interest in traditional Malaysian textile and craft. I hold close my Malay heritage,” says Sharifuddin. What you get: The use of batik cemented the brand’s commitment to reviving interest in local, traditional textile.
Old-fashioned letterpress delivers deep impressions and an intimate tactile feel to The Alphabet Press’s distinctly local stationery
Sakura’s founder Sharifuddin (left) immortalises the traditional Malay tekat motif and batik in her collection of stylish contemporary bags. Prices range from MYR38 to MYR318 for the batik and tekat designs
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Subsequent collections have expanded to include leather, velvet and vinyl, but Sharifuddin never strays far from her brand’s founding ideals. “We continue to integrate batik into all our designs, even the inner lining of our bags. It is our identity.” Recent designs see bags interlaced with hand-stitched tekat, which recalls the rich Malay art of gold-andsilver thread embroidery. “I fell in love instantly with its intricate quality. We use tekat on velvet just like in the old days,” she explains. Sharifuddin’s intent to imbue a sense of tradition in every design, material and technique has led her to discover some of the country’s most treasured traditional weavers and embroiderers. “There’s always the need to understand the art and history behind each textile.” sakuramalaysia.com
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What: Pestle & Mortar Clothing (PMC). The “made in Malaysia” label might not always hold fashionable gravitas, but this home-grown streetwear brand is on course to change that perception. Helmed by three friends, the five-year-old label has gained a strong following with its functional yet quirky everyday wear for both men and women. For PMC, it’s less about what you wear, and more about the social and cultural context. “ We mainly design SILKAIR.COM | 27
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PMC flies the flag high for made-inMalaysia labels with its funky streetwear
around things we are familiar with growing up. This makes it more personal for us,” explains co-founder Hugh Koh. What you get: PMC began with only a handful of T-shirts but has since created entire collections of tees, flannels, snapbacks, caps and accessories. “We introduced our version of a pocket tee, with fabric sourced from all over Southeast Asia, including batik.” Each pocket – cut from different sections of the fabric – makes for a conversational piece and is the perfect launchpad for the brand, known for tees bearing social messages like “The Local Hero”, which pays tribute to the local moped-riding breadman, and “Expat Not Immigrant”, which disproves stereotyping and labels. This year, PMC has sought the public’s creativity through a photography competition where the winner gets a chance to launch a three-piece photo tee capsule collection under the PMC label. On the horizon is their Fall ’16 collection that will focus on issues close to heart such as 28 | SILKWINDS
global warming, animal harvesting and deforestation. “There’s a reason behind everything we produce,” says Koh. pestlemortarclothing.com
Perfect Allies What: Olfactory Bulb. This establishment has a simple modus operandi – to work coffee into an evening cocktail. The only coffee mixology bar in town, the Olfactory Bulb is also an amalgamation of a café, lounge and dessert place. Perched on the first floor, the discreet
Hot sellers from Olfactory Bulb (clockwise from top left): Irish Royal Stallion; Drunken Brownies Cupcake; and Whiskied and Whipped Below: Plush seats and intimate corners invite guests to linger
entrance opens up into a grotto of hanging lights, plush seating and intimate corners. “Why compete with the run-of-the-mill bars and brunch spots?” says co-partner Chris Chey. “We wanted to do something different.” Coffee may be a natural match for spirits, but its distinct character and flavour require careful approach. “We brought in an expert mixologist and did flavour mapping with espresso – coffee has so much potential,” says Chey. Espresso’s robust body gives a sharp jolt to drinks like Irish Royal Stallion – concocted with whisky, stout and espresso; Sunbaked Macadamia
– made with bourbon, espresso, lemon juice, syrup and egg white; and Coco Irish Coffee – a marriage of rum, Kahlúa, espresso and coconut syrup. “The trick is to achieve the right balance. We started with four to five coffee cocktails and gradually expanded our repertoire,” adds Chey.
cocktails. You can also order desserts with a creative bent like Whiskied and Whipped (crushed waffle with vanilla bean ice cream, whisky cream and torched marshmallows) or Drunken Brownies Cupcake (brownies served with rum), plus a host of alcohol-infused sundaes. facebook.com/olfactorybulb
What you get: Tea- and chocolateinfused cocktails and milkshakes to cold brews and summery
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The People Who
Eat Everything
THEODORA SUTCLIFFE
INDONESIA’S MINAHASAN PEOPLE ARE FAMOUS FOR THEIR BIZARRE TASTE IN FOOD. YET ON A JOURNEY THROUGH SULAWESI’S TOMOHON HIGHLANDS, THEODORA SUTCLIFFE DISCOVERED ONE OF THE ARCHIPELAGO’S BEST CUISINES – IN BETWEEN SOME UNUSUAL BITES
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At Tomohon Market, forest rats are sold on sticks. They look cooked, but they’ve just been singed to remove their fur
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Clockwise from right: Fresh fish is an option for those not into exotic meats; besides the Minahasa, there’s a sizeable Chinese community in Tomohon with their own Confucian temple; bats are a delicacy; a vanavasa (enlightened being) statue at Pagoda Tomohon with Mount Lokon in the background
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e never kill a dog we know, though maybe 80 per cent of us will eat our pet when it dies,” declares Adam matter-of-factly, my guide to the dramatic volcanic landscapes and unique culinary culture of Minahasa in North Sulawesi. “We’ll always go to a different town and pick up stray dogs from the street.” Unsurprisingly, this activity can make the Minahasans unpopular with their dog-loving neighbours. In fact, their fondness for the delicacy known euphemistically as RW (short for rintek wuuk, or “fine hair” in the Manado language) led to the deaths of seven local miners on the neighbouring island of Halmahera in the ’90s. In remote parts of East Indonesia, cultural adat, or ancient tribal laws, run strong. The Minahasan miners followed their adat and cooked and ate a dog they believed to be a stray when they found it in the forest. The Togutil tribesman who owned the dog, and his brother, followed their adat, in which killing a man’s dog is punishable by death, and murdered all seven of them with machetes. Yet, as I explore Tomohon Market, a bustling traditional marketplace in the highlands where the Minahasan have lived for well over 1,000 years, dog is the least extreme of exotic meat offerings here. ALL MANNER OF MEAT Adam’s father, Junus, has been selling spices at the market for 35 32 | SILKWINDS
years. When he started, the vast market had just 22 stalls. Back then, he recalls – and indeed until a recent government clampdown – stallholders would sell everything from tarsiers, endangered bug-eyed primates, to cuscus, a monkey-like marsupial unique to the region. Today, with both exotic meats and pork safely corralled into a separate section of the market to avoid offending Tomohon’s Muslim community, there’s an impressive range of unusual meats on offer. I see forest rats, slightly scorched, impaled on sticks; dog, of course; bats, their tiny fang-bared corpses neatly separated from their wings; and python, jointed for ease of sale. Traditionally woodland foragers, the Minahasans however, do not eat certain things. “We don’t eat any snake other than python,” says Adam. They still tuck into frogs and some types of snail, but won’t
until recently, stallholders would sell everything from tarsiers, endangered bug-eyed primate, to cuscus, a monkey-like marsupial unique to the region
touch certain insects like crickets. And, while cat is a newly discovered delicacy, bizarrely they don’t eat rabbit. “I’m not sure why,” adds Adam. “Rabbits though are pets to us. And, also, we don’t know how to spice them.” And then, eyes lighting up, he quips, “Perhaps I should try it one day!” DYING HISTORY The Minahasans consider themselves Asia’s oldest democracy, a people formed from a union of warring tribes around 670 CE.Most have been Christian since Calvinist missionaries arrived in the 19th century, although their animist beliefs and practices still hold sway. And as with many ethnic groups, the twin forces of monotheism and modernisation have wiped out much of Minahasa’s traditional culture in the space of a few decades – or, at least, driven it into hiding. In what is deemed as an act of cultural violation, the local government removed the bones of Minahasan ancestors from many of the ancient stone sarcophagi known as waruga. They also removed the sarcophagi themselves from the home villages, where some had stood for over a thousand years, and arranged them into an obyek wisata (“tourism object”), complete with crumbling concrete amphitheatre for tribal dances. “People were doing magical rituals here,” says Adam. “The government didn’t like it.” Today, Minahasan fabrics are
WHERE TO EAT Spring Restaurant Enjoy amazing Minahasan seafood, including delicious cumi woku tinta (squid in a sauce of tangy lime and spice paste with squid ink), in a pretty garden with trickling water running through it and a private room for feasting. 170 Jalan Raya Tomohon Walian Kitson Coffee Although the building is new, this coffee shop dates back to Dutch colonial times when owner Ao Yung Ching’s father first arrived from Canton. The coffee, from the city of Kotamobagu, is rich, strong and delicious. 3 Jalan Raya Tomohon
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Puncak E.G. Ingrid, who runs this 12-year-old upscale warung, gets through two kilos of chilli a week as she serves up delicious Minahasan dishes, including some based on bizarre meats. Babi tinarasa (pork in a rich red sauce) and babi leilem are good here. Jalan Dosen, Kuranga Village, Tomohon Mountain View Resort & Spa Both the mujair woku (tilapia in a spicy citrus-tomato sauce) and babi rica-rica (pork in chilli sauce) are very good at this resort of hillside cottages. Hunting, fishing, and cooking classes can be arranged on request, as well as a volcano barbecue. mountainviewtomohon.com
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VISITING TOMOHON MARKET Tomohon’s Pasar Beriman serves villagers and townspeople from across the Minahasan highlands. Stalls sell everything from party shoes and machetes to baby chicks and fertiliser. Plan to visit on Saturdays when the market is at its busiest and the pasar ekstrim (extreme market) offers its most exotic meats. Best time to go is around 9am to catch it at its liveliest.
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sold to tourists, not for ritual. Their funerals are Christian and entirely private. The Minahasans of Tomohon city and the highlands wear the same clothes that folk wear in any other Indonesian town – T-shirts and jeans, football shorts and polo shirts, flowing tops and leggings. “We only wear traditional costumes if there’s a government event or a visiting dignitary or a tourist show,” says Adam. Yet, when it comes to cuisine, the Minahasans still actively enjoy eating the sort of foods they did when they were forest hunters. And they have a strong tradition of creative spicing to thank for this. “Some spices go well together for different meats,” he says. “We cook beef with the addition of cumin and coriander. For dog, we’ll add galingale (a plant of the ginger family) and sereh, a leaf like lemongrass.” One key Minahasan spice paste is known as rica-rica: here, the rendition is a moreish, balanced spice paste with dull, warming chilli heat and gingerbasil goodness. BUILDING A BRAVE PALATE Most often, Minahasan people buy exotic meats to cook at home: python is increasingly rare, Adam says, because it tastes just like chicken and chicken is half the price. But we find a warung (small eatery), Puncak E. G., where I can build the ever-expanding list of foods I have forced past my cultural gag reflex in the name of research. When we arrive, the rintek wuuk is already cooked, which is
a relief. I’m not sentimental about what animals I eat, but I still find man’s best friend hard to swallow. I am, however, up for the challenge of kari paniki (bat curry). Minahasan people don’t traditionally fillet when they cook, and these tiny mammals would be impossible to fillet anyway. While I genuinely enjoy the rich, gamey meat and eucalyptus-scented coconut curry, I can’t help my revulsion at the creature’s black rubbery skin. A dish that stood out though is babi leilem (pork with leilem leaf), spiced with chilli, garlic, ginger, turmeric, kaffir lime leaf, basil, red onion and leilem, the leaf of Minahasa’s white glory bower tree. COOK LIKE A LOCAL As is common across Indonesia, there are two types of cooking in Minahasa. There are the everyday dishes, which (most often) women prepare at home. And then there are the event dishes, which men prepare for special occasions. Despite my gender, Adam is more than happy to teach me
I enjoyed the rich, gamey bat meat and eucalyptus-scented coconut curry, but I can’t help my revulsion at the creature’s black rubbery skin
Minahasan bamboo cooking, a style usually employed for dishes served at funerals. We select a bright-eyed yellowfin tuna and the freshest fiddlehead ferns from Tomohon Market. Back at base, we head out into the woodland. Adam carefully selects bamboo of the appropriate age, size and sturdiness, hacks it down and cuts it into two neat tubes. “We often drink the water from bamboo,” he shares. “It’s actually very clean and healthy.” As I observe, he guts the tuna, chunks it loosely, and leaves it to marinade in lime and salt. Then he prepares our base spice mix, beginning with a mountain of chilli. “Everything we cook starts with this,” he explains, as he pounds using the traditional long pestle to avoid the chillies squirting juice into his eyes. “Chilli, salt, garlic, ginger, turmeric and then candlenuts – in that order.” For the tuna, he adds torn fresh basil, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, plenty of large spring onions, then MSG, salt and cooking oil. Into the bamboo tube it goes; the ferns and more spice go into the second. Adam seals each with a plug of fresh banana leaf, leans them against a trestle, and cooks, turning steadily, over the open fire. The results are, much to my surprise, delicious. I’d come to Tomohon expecting every meal to be an outtake from Bizarre Foods. Instead, I stumbled on one of Indonesia’s best cuisines. SilkAir flies four times weekly between Singapore and Manado SILKAIR.COM | 35
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Clockwise from left: Generous use of fresh herbs, spices and chilli imbues flavour; Minahasa’s unique herbs and leaves aren’t just used for cooking. At the herbal medicine department of Tomohon University, researchers are testing their medicinal value; back in the day, the Minahasans were also head-hunters, as embodied in this statue of a ritual warrior
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HEAVE, HAUL!
For centuries, a dramatic fishing system sustained Kochi’s community of fishermen. But that tradition is at risk of becoming nothing more than a relic of its past WORDS RONAN O’CONNELL
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ripping long, thick ropes, a team of five men stand side-byside on the water’s edge in Fort Kochi. The eldest among them raises his right hand and then bellows, signalling the start of their labour. Grunting and puffing, they lean back, employing both their weight and upper body strength to heave down on the ropes. The crowd of curious onlookers behind the men appear fascinated as the leveraging of the ropes activates a towering
wooden cantilever system, which in turn hauls a giant fishing net out of the ocean. As the net reaches its resting place – several metres above the water – the relatively meagre catch is revealed. But the crowd clap and cheer, nonetheless, clearly enthralled and delighted by the uniqueness and massive scale of the fishing apparatus. This has become the norm for the Chinese net fisherman of Fort Kochi in the state of Kerala in south India – their business is now as much a tourist attraction as it is a commercial fishing operation.
ANGLING FOR PRESERVATION Used for centuries in Kochi, the ancient fishing technique is an icon of the seaport town. The Chinese nets, known as cheena vala in the local language, are commonly found on the western edge of Fort Kochi, a fortified settlement on an island just off the coast of the city. But unfortunately, the method is dying out, leaving tourism to prop up these fishermen. Despite its name, it is not clear whether it was actually introduced by the Chinese. For a long time it was believed this shore-lift net system was brought
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This page, clockwise from top left: All hands on deck as fishermen pull down on ropes tied with rocks to haul out a Chinese net; catch of the day for sale; steady feet and balance are called for when navigating the towering structure; Kochi’s scenic waterway at sunset
to Kochi in the 14th century by renowned Chinese explorer Zheng He. More recently it has been speculated that it was introduced in the 1500s by the Portuguese, who took over the Kingdom of Kochi at the start of the 16th century and controlled it for 160 years. The theory is that the Portuguese brought the nets from Macau in China, one of their many colonies across Asia. Some historians believe Portuguese settlers had the nets installed in Kochi to catch grey mullet because it had a salty flavour similar to codfish, and a favourite of the Portuguese, but it was not available in Kerala. The tradition of using this net system in Kochi clearly is of interest to the Chinese government, who in 2014 offered to fund a project to conserve the nets at Fort Kochi. This offer was made after Chinese officials visited the area and, according to Indian media reports, were concerned by the state of disrepair of some of the net systems. However, the Chinese offer fell through and the future of the tradition relies heavily upon a subsequent promise of preservation by Kerala’s Department of Tourism. That the average age of the men I saw operating the system was at least 45 years old is indicative that cheena 38 | SILKWINDS
WORKING THE SYSTEM While a few decades ago there were more than a dozen of the net systems regularly in use in Fort Kochi, only one was being operated on the day I visited. Increased activity by big fishing trawlers in the waters had resulted in the kind of poor haul I witnessed. The net systems were also troublesome. They were made largely from teak wood, which have become expensive. Meanwhile, each net costs about USD2,000 to make and are not easily maintained. They require major servicing, sometimes as often as twice a year, by tradesmen with unique skill sets, who are also becoming increasingly rare. But there is still money to be made, though, for these fishermen. While they don’t own the systems, they keep 60 to 70 per cent of the profit they make from each catch, with the rest of the income going to the owner. On a good day, the men are still able to eke out a living, catching sea fish during high tide and river varieties when the tide SILKAIR.COM | 39
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vala fishing may not survive for future generations to witness. One fisherman admitted he was fiercely proud of the Chinese net system but without financial assistance from the government, he fears it would not last beyond his lifetime.
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This page, clockwise from top: St Peter and Paul Church, one of Fort Kochi’s many historic structures; an autorickshaw driver waiting for customers; rice paddy farming in the seaport town; though the system looks complex, the fishing nets are simple to operate
CULTURAL EMBLEM While these systems are intimidating in size and, at first glance, quite complicated, they are in fact ingeniously simple. Constructed from teak wood and bamboo poles, they are fixed to the land. The huge nets, more than 10m long and of similar width, are attached to these poles, and their
weight is counter-balanced by large rocks tied to the ropes. By hauling in or letting out these ropes, the fishermen can raise or lower the nets. Once lowered into the water, they remain there for between five and
10 minutes, before being lifted back up, hopefully filled with a generous catch. It’s an elementary method that has provided a livelihood for generation after generation of local fishermen. These huge nets, with their frames silhouetted against the setting sun, are perhaps the defining image of Kochi. While Fort Kochi has plenty more to offer, with its narrow streets embellished by Portuguese and Dutch colonial relics, the charm of the Chinese fishing nets and the men who operate them cannot readily be replaced. Together, they are the truest symbols of the cultural diversity which makes Kochi so intriguing. SilkAir flies 10 times weekly between Singapore and Kochi
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is low, and quickly selling them to the tourists and locals who gather to watch. Their income is supplemented by tips from tourists, who pay to have the net hauled up out of the water at their request. A generous-enough tip earns tourists the chance to join in the process, tugging on one of the system’s ropes, and even take home some of the spoils of this labour.
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WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY AARON JOEL SANTOS
From the air, Koh Samui presents itself as an emerald floating in the dark blue waters of the Gulf of Thailand. Beaches fringe every corner. The country’s most luxurious resorts lay tucked in dense forests. Tourists crowd the streets of Lamai and Chaweng, and the Fisherman’s Village. And coconut trees rise from every corner of the land – a testament to the island’s life and lore. In the 1970s, a ring road around Koh Samui was completed, which lured people from around Thailand keen to farm the island’s rich soil. A raft of fruit orchards were planted, but it was the coconut plantations that flourished. Today, this Tree of Life continues to play an important role on the island, especially in light of
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the current trend touting coconuts as an elixir for everything from skin to digestive health. Since arriving, I’ve had several coconut martinis, my skin polished with coconut scrub, and seen the fruit used as offerings at small seaside altars. I’ve enjoyed coconut smoothies, ice creams, and shrimp freshly grilled on coconut husks. Not to mention fresh coconut juice from local markets every morning. From the shores where they incline oceanward to the dense tropical forests further inland where they stand tall and seem to sway with every breeze, coconut trees and all that comes from them are part of the very fabric of Koh Samui. And that’s a wonderful thing.
Facing page: Juicy and tender or thick and crunchy, coconut meat when eaten is said to protect against heart disease and lower bad cholesterol This page: A bartender at the Six Senses Samui mixes a signature coconut martini (praow-tini) out of a coconut shaker
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Clockwise from top left: Piles of freshly harvested coconuts at a small farm. With an estimated three to five million coconut trees, Koh Samui exports millions of coconuts around Thailand and internationally each year; coconut-marinated prawns cooked on an open flame using dried coconut husk as charcoal for the fire; a woman knocks open a young fruit to get to the meat and water inside; Six Senses Samui’s shredded coconut and black sesame seed body scrub 44 | SILKWINDS
Nothing quite like dining al fresco beneath swaying coconut trees to get into the holiday mood
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A resort nestles amidst dense coconut groves
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Clockwise from top left: Digging into a fresh shell of coconut ice cream. Sold throughout the island, they come garnished with peanuts and the fruit’s flesh shredded from the sides of the shell; garamear, or small coconut sweets – boiled down into a natural caramel – with sesame seeds; used as a canvas, the shells are painted with colourful scenes of local life; a motorbike-load of the mature fruit 48 | SILKWINDS
A trained monkey climbs a tree to gather the fruit. These agile animals have long been a part of the island’s coconutgathering history, and have the dexterity to harvest thousands of fruits per day SilkAir flies 14 times weekly between Singapore and Koh Samui
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文 黎 有 玲
在印尼的街头，只要放眼 四顾，都会发现当地人不 论男女或贫富，都穿着一 袭色彩缤纷、充满民族特色的布衣 或长裙，在炎热的空气中，仍然显得 从容自若，气度优雅，俨然一帧流丽 的街头风景画。
这袭罗裳是历史悠久的蜡染棉 布，可追溯至八世纪爪哇日惹的马 打兰王朝，以往只有皇室人员可以 穿着，是身份地位的象征。随着制作 技术日益发展，日惹顺理成章成为 亚洲区的蜡染枢纽，其蜡染布有特 定的图案花纹，较其他地方的作品 来得尊贵及独一无二。 蜡染布制作繁复，无论质料或图 案均精致上乘，现已普遍用于日常 服饰甚至各样生活用品。不同色彩 和花样的蜡染代表了不同的传统或 家族，象征了印尼的文化底蕴，更于 2009年获联合国教科文组织列为 “人类口头和非物质遗产”。想深入 认识这种珍贵的文化瑰宝，可到距 离日惹65公里、只需约两小时车程 的蜡染集中地梭罗市。 不朽艺术结晶 印尼地的蜡染布主要为丝或棉布， 大部分工序均由人手操作，每一分 每一幅，都是工匠们殚精竭虑的 艺术结晶。
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ENGLISH TRANSLATION: JEFFREY KONG; CORBIS IMAGES; GETTY IMAGES
俨如印尼图腾的 蜡染，在精雕细 致的图案及绚 烂艳丽的色彩 间，记载了印尼 的创作精神和 文化精髓，登上 了艺术的殿堂
左：画工聚精会神 以印蜡方式在布 上印出图案 下：蜡染嘉年华的 缤纷色彩 对页小图：琳琅 满目的蜡染花式 和图案，是源远 流长的文化和 艺术结晶
A LIVING LEGACY
首先由技术精湛的画工以装满 热蜡油的漏斗状铜画笔创作，在布 上描绘出精巧细致的图案，待蜡油 干后，便可开始为布染色。涂上蜡的 部分不会上色，因而保持了布的原 调，当反复染上不同的色彩后，便会 浮现丰富的图案。如果在蜡油凝固 后加以揉搓，更可产生裂纹，形成 独特的冰裂效果，缔造别具魅力的 艺术风格。 估计印尼最少约有3,000多种 蜡染图案，不同地区的图形和颜色 因各地的传统习俗而有异，如爪哇 北部色彩较鲜艳，以花鸟和动物图 案为主题；爪哇中部颜色则较素净， 以几何图形为主调，各具风采。 殿堂级珍藏 位于梭罗的哈迪蜡染博物馆更是 蜡染艺术的殿堂。这幢典雅的白色 大宅内，共珍藏了过万件不同年代 及文化影响的蜡染布，如来自爪哇、 中国，甚至是荷兰殖民时期的作品， 是全球藏量最丰富及最齐全的蜡染
博物馆。展品有来自皇室的华美精 品，亦有年代久远的古董收藏，以及 近代的新式制作，精采纷陈，当中 一张绘上了白雪公主及小红帽精细 图案的创作更是令人赞为观止。 馆内还设有蜡染工作坊，由工匠 示范绘图及染制的过程。他们仿如 变戏法的魔术师，把平凡无奇的 布料染成斑斓漂亮的艺术创作， 教人啧啧称奇，对这种艺术珍品更 是由衷赞叹。 色彩嘉年华 从2008年开始，每年6月份，梭罗政 府都会举行一年一度的蜡染嘉年华 大游行，让所有居民及游客进一步 投入到蜡染的迷人风采中。游行者 均穿上色彩缤纷灿烂的蜡染服饰， 辅以孔雀帽子、鲜花装饰，或戴上 彩色的传统面具，在音乐衬托下于 大街舞摆前行，形成活动的时装 舞台，把印尼的国粹文化特色表露 无遗。数以千计的围观者在两旁拍 掌欣赏，竟有点巴西热浪嘉年华的 欢乐气氛，不容错过。
Batik has retained its regal charm as a symbol of Indonesian heritage. On the streets of Indonesia, you’ll find locals dressed in colourful batik garments that exude an ethnic elegance even in the tropical heat. This is the art of batik, which was first developed in Indonesia in the eighth century, during the reign of the Mataram kingdom in Yogyakarta (or Jogja). Batik dyeing involves using a funnel filled with hot wax that is used to paint intricate motifs on silk or cotton. Once the wax is dry, the fabric is soaked in dye. The areas treated with wax resist dyeing and preserve the original texture of the fabric. The process is repeated to create striking designs. More than 3,000 batik motifs can be found in Indonesia. Different colours and patterns represent different traditions and family lineage. Batik used to be worn only by royalty as a symbol of their status. To understand how batik is made, take a two-hour road trip to the production base of Solo, 65km from Jogja. Visit the House of Danar Hadi – a batik museum set in an elegant white mansion that showcases batik from Java, China, and even the Dutch colonial period. Don’t miss the Solo Batik Carnival, an annual festival usually held in June that sees performers parade the streets in colourful batik and traditional masks. SilkAir flies four times weekly between Singapore and Yogyakarta
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酬谢救世振灾的卡丽女神的热闹 中。
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乐翻天 美味斋戒月 每逢回教斋戒月(Ramzan／Ramadan， 今年6月6日开始)，整个城市美食处 处。Haleem（小麦、扁豆、肉）是这里 的专属美食。羊肉三角饺、石煎羊肉 pathar ka ghosht、干杏甜食khubani ka meetha等也是必吃美味。 文化悠游 离海得拉巴东部40公里的Keesara 是该地区最早有人居住的地方。 考古现已挖掘出六至十二世纪 Chalukya王朝和四至五世纪耆 那教宗教师的遗迹，部分古物在 Keesaragutta庙的博物馆展出。 乐在其中 每逢7、8月，海得拉巴和其双子城 塞康德拉巴德(Secunderabad)庆祝 Bonalu节（于今年7月10日)，沉浸在
顺化今年庆祝第380周 年，一系列亮眼节目将 为节日增添喜庆。别错 过在Ngo Mon-Ky Dai 广场上演的Dem Hoang Cung（王室之夜），目 睹昔日王室风华再现。 其他重头项目包括风筝 展、街头表演、美术展和 国际美食节。
Kidihou儿童博物馆是小朋友的天 地。特设美术、建筑和物理专区、宠 物社和模拟购物体验让小朋友通过 新颖互动游戏和有趣DIY项目学习。 时光穿梭 昔日的尼扎姆王朝宫殿，今日的博物 馆，City Museum的珍藏叙述着海得 拉巴历代王朝的兴衰。
日落而欢 Free Flow Traffic酒吧以交通灯和
其他交通相关饰品点缀，每天车水 马龙。特色饮料有Traffic Headache (白兰地、蜜糖、香草、热水)，菜单以 印度、亚洲、欧美佳肴为主。
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胜安航空每星期10次从新加坡 飞往海得拉巴
置身 天堂
Nihiwatu度假村的Nihi Oka Spa Safari（水疗兼远足）是非一般 的豪华spa体验。首先，您将 徒步越过印尼松巴岛 (Sumba Island) 明媚的北岸到鲜为人 知的Nihi Oka山谷。抵达后，您
可选择参加一小时瑜伽班，然 后在淳朴树屋里享用美味健康的 早餐。或直接投入您私人bale小屋 的怀抱中，像贵族般沉浸在无限的spa疗 程。享受呵护同时也可欣赏周围翠绿田园风光和浩瀚 海岸线。nihiwatu.com
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得拉巴除了是爱情、艺术、 历史的化身，也是一家人出游 的佳选。
A JOY TO FLY Welcome aboard! As the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, SilkAir brings you unique travel experiences in Asia-Pacific’s most exciting destinations
54 SILKAIR EXPERIENCE 56 NEWS FROM THE DECK 58 OFFICES 59 FLEET & FLIGHT TIMES 60 ROUTE MAP 61 POSTCARDS 68 SILKAIR STUDIO Stream movies, TV shows and music onboard
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SILKAIR EXPERIENCE
WE TAKE CARE OF YOU It’s the little touches that make a big difference. Discover the joy of flying with us, and experience our friendly inflight service with a warm Asian touch. Your journey begins the moment you step on board
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THE REGIONAL WING OF SINGAPORE AIRLINES
We know you want the best that Asia has to offer. A full-service, award-winning airline, SilkAir now flies to 48 destinations across 12 countries and is the regional wing of Singapore Airlines (SIA). Together with SIA, we offer a combined network of 105 destinations in 37 countries. Along with SIA Cargo and our codeshare partners, our network extends to 282 destinations in 76 countries, giving you more connections to the rest of the world.
SILKAIR CABINS
We understand that a flight is much more than getting to your destination – it is the start of your holiday or business travel. Whether for business or pleasure, you can relax, work and rest well in our Business and Economy Class cabins. In Business Class, enjoy enhanced personal space and comfort with luxurious leather-upholstered seats fitted on several aircraft. The ergonomically designed 40-inch seats offer optimised legroom too. Before your flight, enjoy complimentary hot or cold snacks and refreshments in one of our lounges. On board, enjoy delectable food, wine and personalised service from our award-winning cabin crew. In Economy Class, our friendly cabin crew will welcome you with a refreshing drink and reading material. Relaxing on board is easy in our spacious, ergonomically designed seats with adjustable headrest and ample legroom.
DINING
Start your journey with a complimentary welcome drink. When it is time to dine, savour local favourites like Hainanese chicken rice and laksa, as well as a wide variety of Malay, Indian and Chinese dishes. To accompany your meal, enjoy a glass from our carefully curated collection of wines and nonalcoholic beverages. At SilkAir, we keep our passengers’ best interests at heart. Be sure to let us know if you have any special dietary requirements at least 24 hours before your flight, and we will do our best to meet your needs.
CHOOSE YOUR PREFERRED SEAT
Economy Class passengers can now select a Preferred Seat, which are located in exit rows. Offering more legroom, the seats are available for a fee of USD40 for flights to and from China, India, Australia and Nepal, and USD20 for flights to and from all other SilkAir destinations. When you make an online booking on silkair.com, you may purchase the seats during the seat selection stage, and at any time before check-in opens by retrieving your booking.
AMENITIES
We offer several inflight amenities to make your journey more comfortable, from pillows and blankets, to amenity kits and sockettes. For little ones, we have a variety of toys such as plushies and SpongeBob SquarePants board game kits to keep them entertained. Please ask our cabin crew.
ENTERTAINMENT
With our compliments, enjoy SilkAir Studio (pictured above), our wireless inflight entertainment system. Complementing our existing overhead drop-down screens, you
PERKS & PRIVILEGES BOARDING PASS PRIVILEGES Save your SilkAir boarding pass to enjoy an assortment of privileges, including exclusive discounts on accommodation, dining and shopping, as well as discounted rates for the SIA Hop-On Bus.
can watch up to 20 Hollywood and international movies and 26 TV programmes, and listen to 100 chart-topping music albums via wireless streaming directly on your personal mobile devices. For flights over two hours, Business Class passengers will get Lenovo tablets on loan to enjoy SilkAir Studio. Catch up on the latest news with our wide range of complimentary newspapers and browse through our diverse selection of magazines covering business, fashion, lifestyle and sports.
IN-SEAT POWER SUPPLY
For your convenience, selected aircraft are now fitted with in-seat power supply so you can charge your personal electronic devices while on board.
KRISFLYER MILES Earn and redeem KrisFlyer miles when you fly with SilkAir. The more frequently you fly with SilkAir or Singapore Airlines, the sooner you qualify for KrisFlyer Elite Silver or Elite Gold membership. Each level of membership comes with additional rewards, privileges and benefits. SINGAPORE AIRLINES PPS CLUB The PPS Club is reserved for those who travel frequently on Singapore Airlines’ and SilkAir’s premium classes. Accrue PPS value when you travel Business Class on SilkAir, which will count towards PPS Club member qualification and renewal. PPS Club members enjoy personalised benefits and a greater level of preferential treatment.
SKYSHOP TREATS
From designer fragrances to classic liquors, SilkAir’s SkyShop brings a wide selection of products right to your seat. Browse through the SkyShop catalogue in your seat pocket, or pre-order products online at silkairdutyfree.com and have them delivered to you on your next SilkAir flight. SILKAIR.COM | 55
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Cairns
SEE KOH SAMUI
with Nur Asyurah, senior flight stewardess
Any great eats? If you want to go local, order pak liang. A type of bindweed unique to the island, it is typically wok-fried with garlic and egg, and almost every restaurant in Koh Samui serves this dish. Best place to chill? A beachfront shopping plaza, The Wharf in Bophut comes alive every night. Here you can find anything from gadgets to clothes, as well as herbal soaps and banana pancakes. There are live bands on certain days and nextdoor, Coco Tam’s has fire dancers on most nights.
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Child’s Dream Foundation is SilkAir’s official adopted charity partner under a three-year Memorandum of Understanding, signed in January last year. Child’s Dream is a nonprofit organisation committed to helping marginalised kids and youth in the Greater Mekong Subregion, which covers Myanmar, Laos, Thailand and Cambodia. Established in
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2003, the foundation works with local communities to grow educational opportunities and boost health conditions for minors and youth. Activities include health interventions to reduce child mortality, construction of facilities for basic education, setting up of youth employment centres, and provision of high school and university scholarships. Commenting on the partnership, SilkAir Chief Executive Leslie Thng says: “It has always been SilkAir’s goal to reach out to the communities in the Southeast Asian destinations we serve, and we are thrilled to support Child’s Dream’s good work.” childsdream.org
To save time and money and give you a smoother check-in experience, SilkAir passengers can now enjoy a 20 per cent discount with pre-purchase of excess baggage allowance online. All passengers with a SilkAir-issued ticket can pre-purchase blocks of 5kg, with a maximum 100kg per passenger, on all flights operated by SilkAir at least 48 hours before departure. Simply log in to Manage Bookings on the SilkAir website to make the purchase. This offer is currently not available for flights departing from India and Myanmar. silkair.com
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What’s a must-try activity for first-time visitors to Koh Samui? Visit Giant Summit restaurant, which has a terrace that overlooks a panoramic view of the island’s lush landscape and nearby islets. Enjoy your pad Thai and iced tea while watching the sky fade before you at sunset.
Milestones 1989 February Tradewinds takes to the skies on leased McDonnell Douglas MD87 aircraft with flights to Hat Yai, Pattaya, Phuket, Kuantan and Tioman 1992 April & July Tradewinds is renamed SilkAir. Business Class is introduced
Redesigned website to serve you better We are pleased to introduce the newly revamped SilkAir website! Not only is it easier to navigate, it offers a quicker booking system. Plus, an optimised viewing experience means our website will automatically adjust to your device based on screen size, platform and orientation. We hope to see you on board with us soon!
EARN 250 KRISFLYER MILES THROUGH BOOKING.COM Thanks to Booking.com, hotel stays just get more rewarding! KrisFlyer members can now earn 250 KrisFlyer miles per completed hotel stay that’s reserved through the website. With more than 800,000 properties listed worldwide, the website gives KrisFlyer members unlimited hotel options and plenty of opportunities to earn miles while at it. Simply enter your KrisFlyer membership number upon booking, and the miles will be credited to your account after your stay. Terms and conditions apply. For more information, visit booking.com/silkair
THE WESTIN SINGAPORE
AWARDS & ACCOLADES 2015 Ranked among the Top 10 Airlines for Best Cabin Service Worldwide 2015 by Hong Kong-based online travel magazine, Smart Travel Asia 2014 Ranked among the Top 10 Airlines for Best Cabin Service Worldwide 2014,
2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009 by Smart Travel Asia Regional Airline of the Year 2014 by airlineratings.com, leading airline safety and review website
Changi Airline Awards 2012 2011 Best Regional Airline 2011, Centre for Aviation (CAPA)
2013 Regional Airline of the Year 2013 Air Transport News (ATN) awards
2010 Inducted into TTG Asia’s Travel Hall of Fame following its 10th win as Best Regional Airline at the TTG Travel Awards 2009
2012 Ranked 3rd, Top 10 Airlines by Passenger Carriage,
2009 Wins Best Regional Airline: Southeast Asia by Skytrax
1994 February New Balenciaga-designed cabin crew uniform is revealed 1998 September Unveils A320 with seating capacity of up to 150 1999 February SilkAir celebrates its 10th anniversary 2002 July Online bookings are made available on the official SilkAir website 2004 August Cabin crew wear the new wrap dress uniform 2009 February SilkAir celebrates its 20th anniversary 2012 August Announces its largest fleet order – up to 68 Boeing aircraft, and launches revamped website 2014 February SilkAir celebrates its 25th anniversary, and receives its first Boeing 737-800 aircraft 2015 April Unveils new cabin crew uniforms designed by Singaporean Alexandria Chen
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SILKAIR OFFICES SINGAPORE 101 Thomson Road, #10-03 United Square, Singapore 307591 Tel: +65 6223 8888 AUSTRALIA CAIRNS (CNS) Level 2, AAC Building, Cairns Airport Cairns, QLD 4870 Tel: +61 7 4034 9100 24-hour reservations hotline (local calls only): 1310 11 DARWIN (DRW) Darwin International Airport, Terminal Suite 9, Henry Wrigley Drive, PO Box 41725, Casuarina, Darwin, NT 0811 Tel: +61 8 8927 8336 24-hour reservations hotline: 1310 11 (for local calls only) CAMBODIA PHNOM PENH (PNH) Unit 2-4A, Regency C, Samdech Monireth Blvd (St 217), SK. Tomnoub Tuk, KH. ChamkarMorn, Phnom Penh Tel: +855 23 988 629 SIEM REAP (REP) Office No. G10-G11 Airlines Office Building, Siem Reap International Airport Tel: +855 63 964 993 CHINA CHANGSHA (CSX) Room 61002, Huatian Hotel, VIP Tower, 10th Floor, 300 East Jie Fang Road, Changsha, Hunan Tel: +86 731 8997 7861/3 CHENGDU (CTU) #09-04 Tower 2, Raffles City Chengdu, No.3, Section 4, South Renmin Road Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Tel: +86 28 8652 8626 CHONGQING (CKG) Unit 19-6, RongHeng Times Square, No 2 Guan Yin Qiao Street, Jiangbei District, Chongqing Tel: +86 23 6787 8891/2 KUNMING (KMG) 2002, 20th Floor, Building B, Yinhai SOHO International Apartment Building, 612 Beijing Road, Kunming Tel: +86 871 6313 2334 SHENZHEN (SZX) Room 3H030-2, New Terminal Baoan International Airport, Shenzhen Tel: +86 0755 2345 9346/49 WUHAN (WUH) Unit 16-16, 16th Floor, Tower
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MUST EXPERIENCE: LOMBOK Venture to the southwest coast of Lombok and visit the “secret Gilis” – Nanggu, Sudak, Kedis and Gede – for quiet, pristine beaches and great snorkelling spots. For food, try sop bebalung, slow-cooked beef ribs stew with tamarind leaves, and sate Rembiga, grilled beef skewers that derive their flavour from shrimp paste and brown sugar.
MYANMAR MANDALAY (MDL) Room 2018, 1st Floor, Mandalay International Airport, Tada-Oo Township, Mandalay Tel: +95 227 096 YANGON (RGN) 0202 Sakura Tower, No 339, Bogyoke Aung San Road, Kyauktada, 11182 Yangon Tel: +95 1 25 5288
Viena Carelina SilkAir Sales & Reservations Assistant 1, New World International Trade Tower, 568 Jianshe Avenue, Jianghan District, Wuhan 430000 Tel: +86 278 555 7648/748 XIAMEN (XMN) 15th Floor, Unit H, International Plaza, No 8, Lujiang Road, Xiamen 361001 Tel: +86 592 205 3257/80 INDIA BANGALORE (BLR) Park View, 17 Curve Road, Near Queens Circle, Tasker Town, Bangalore 560051 Tel: +91 80 2286 7870/2 CHENNAI (MAA) The Westminster, 1st Floor 108, Dr Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai 600004 Tel: +91 44 4592 1921 COIMBATORE (CJB) 229A, ITI Centre, 2nd Floor, Sir Shanmugham Chettiar Road, Coimbatore 641002, Tel: +91 422 437 0271/61/81 HYDERABAD (HYD) 6-3-1192/1/1, 104 1st Floor White House, Block A, Kundan Bagh, Begumpet, Hyderabad 500016 Tel: +91 40 4036 9000 KOCHI (COK) Aisha Manzil, Ravipuram, M.G. Road, Kochi 682 016, Kerala Tel: +91 484 401 0410 KOLKATA (CCU) Millenium City IT Park, Tower II, 9th Floor, Unit 9A, DN-62, Sector V, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700091 Tel: +91 033 2367 5422/3 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM (TRV) Ground Floor, Vivanta By Taj C V Raman Pillai Road, Thycaud
Trivandrum 695014 Tel: +91 471 2324144/5144 VISAKHAPATNAM (VTZ) Door No. 9-14-2, 2nd floor, Tanishq Show Room, VIP Road, Visakhapatnam -530003. Tel: +91 891 297 1001/2 INDONESIA BALIKPAPAN (BPN) BRI Tower, 6th Floor Suite 606 Jalan Jendral Sudirman No 37, Balikpapan 76122, East Kalimantan Tel: +62 542 73 0800 BANDUNG (BDO) Wisma Bumiputera, Level 2, Suite #207, Jalan Asia Afrika 141-149, Bandung 40112 Tel: +62 22 424 1251 DENPASAR (DPS) 2nd floor GOI Building Ngurah Rai International Airport Denpasar, Bali 80361 Tel: +62 361 9368 388/89 LOMBOK (LOP) Lombok Raya Hotel, Jalan Panca Usaha No 11 Mataram 83231, Lombok Nusa Tenggara Barat Tel: +62 370 62 8254/5 MAKASSAR (UPG) Unit F & G, 10th Floor, Menara Bosowa, Jalan Jendral Sudirman No 5, Makassar Tel: +62 411 368 1017 MANADO (MDC) Ground Floor, Jalan Sarapung 5 Manado 95111, North Sulawesi Tel: +62 431 86 3744/844 MEDAN (KNO) 2nd Floor, Hotel Polonia, Jalan Jendral Sudirman No 14, Medan 20152 Tel: +62 61 453 7744 PALEMBANG (PLM) Ground Floor, Sandjaja Hotel
PENANG (PEN) Suite 12-08, 12th Floor MWE Plaza, No 8 Lebuh Farquhar, 10200 Penang Tel: +60 4 263 3201
Jalan Kapt. A. Rivai 6193 Palembang 30129 Tel: +62 711 35 6473/537 PEKANBARU (PKU) 4th Floor (Lantai 3A), Surya Dumai Group Building, Jalan Jend Sudirman No 395, Pekanbaru 28116, Riau Tel: +62 761 83 9979/89 SEMARANG (SRG) Menara Suara Merdeka, Jalan Pandanaran No 30, Unit 6-04, Semarang 50134, Jawa Tengah Tel: +62 24 7692 8838 SURABAYA (SUB) Pakuwon Center 22nd Floor Unit 22.08, Jalan Embong Malang 1,3,5, Surabaya 60261 Tel: +62 31 5319215-18 YOGYAKARTA (JOG) Royal Ambarrukmo Hotel, Arcade 8-9, Jalan Laksda Adisucipto 81, Yogyakarta Tel: +62 274 446 9092/93 MALAYSIA KOTA KINABALU (BKI) Block L, Lot 69-5, KK Times Square, Off Costal Highway 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Tel: +60 88 485 450/1/2 KUALA LUMPUR (KUL) 10th Floor, Menara MultiPurpose, Capital Square 8 Jalan Munshi Abdullah, 50100, Kuala Lumpur Tel: +60 3 2692 3122 KUCHING (KCH) 07-1A, Gateway Kuching, Jalan Bukit Mata, Kuching Tel: +60 82 25 6772/3 LANGKAWI (LGK) Langkawi International Airport, Mezzanine Floor, 2nd Level, Padang Mat Sirat Langkawi, Kedah Darulaman Tel: +60 4 955 9771
NEPAL KATHMANDU (KTM) 399 Kamaladi Street, 1st Floor, PO Box 482, Kathmandu Tel: +977 1 422 0759 PHILIPPINES CEBU (CEB) Unit 7D, Pioneer Building, Cardinal Rosales Avenue, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City 6000 Tel: +63 32 505 7871 DAVAO (DVO) Suite 056, Pryce Tower, JP Laurel Avenue, Pryce Business Park, Davao City 8000 Tel: +63 82 227 5301 KALIBO (KLO) 2nd Floor, Casa Felicidad Alba, Archbishop Reyes Street, Kalibo Tel: +63 36 500 7226 THAILAND CHIANG MAI (CNX) Duangtawan Hotel , 132 Loykroh Road, T.Changklan A.Muang District, Chiang Mai Tel: +66 53 90 4985/6 KOH SAMUI (USM) Samui Park Avenue Building Unit No C-2, 99/9 Moo 4, Tambol Bopud, Amphur Koh Samui, Suratthani 84320 Tel: +66 77 60 1172/3 PHUKET (HKT) 101/17 Moo 1, Tambol Kathu, Amphur Kathu, Phuket 83120 Tel: +66 76 30 4018/19/20 VIETNAM DANANG (DAD) 8th Floor, Suite 802, One Opera Danang Hotel, 115 Nguyen Van Linh Street, Danang Tel : +84 511 3562708/9 HANOI (HAN) G02 – International Centre 17 Ngo Quyen Street, Hanoi Tel: +84 4 3826 8888
SILKAIR FLEET & FLIGHT TIMES
SilkAir flies one of the youngest fleets in the Asian region, with an average age of 3 years 11 months. We currently operate 29 aircraft, comprising 11 Airbus A320-200, 4 Airbus A319-100 and 14 Boeing B737-800 aircraft
Boeing 737-800 NO OF AIRCRAFT 14 IN FLEET NO OF SEATS 12 BUSINESS CLASS 150 ECONOMY CLASS
Length 39.5m Wingspan 35.8m Height 12.5m Typical cruise speed 0.785 Mach
Airbus 320-200 NO OF AIRCRAFT 11 IN FLEET NO OF SEATS 12 BUSINESS CLASS 138 ECONOMY CLASS
Length 37.57m Wingspan 35.8m Height 11.76m Maximum speed 0.82 Mach
Airbus 319-100 AIRCRAFT IMAGES: JUERGEN BAUMBUSCH
NO OF AIRCRAFT 4 IN FLEET NO OF SEATS 8 BUSINESS CLASS 120 ECONOMY CLASS
Length 33.84m Wingspan 35.8m Height 11.76m Maximum speed 0.82 Mach
Destination
Flight Airport duration to city
AUSTRALIA Cairns Darwin
6:40hrs 4:40hrs
5.8km 13km
CAMBODIA Phnom Penh Siem Reap
2hrs 2:10hrs
11km 7km
CHINA Changsha Chengdu Chongqing Kunming Shenzhen Wuhan Xiamen
4:45hrs 4:35hrs 4:30hrs 4hrs 4:05hrs 5:05hrs 4:05hrs
20km 18km 21km 25km 32km 26km 20km
INDIA Bangalore Chennai Coimbatore Hyderabad Kochi Kolkata Thiruvananthapuram Visakhapatnam
4:20hrs 4:20hrs 4:25hrs 4:35hrs 4:30hrs 4:20hrs 4:25hrs 4:20hrs
40km 20km 10km 38km 32km 20km 6km 15km
INDONESIA Balikpapan Bandung Denpasar Lombok Makassar Manado Medan Palembang Pekanbaru Semarang Surabaya Yogyakarta
2:25hrs 1:50hrs 2:40hrs 2:45hrs 3hrs 3:40hrs 1:15hrs 1:05hrs 1:05hrs 2:15hrs 2:20hrs 2:20hrs
12km 4km 13km 30km 17km 15km 42km 20km 10km 6km 22km 8km
MALAYSIA Kota Kinabalu Kuala Lumpur Kuching Langkawi Penang
2:30hrs 55min 1:25hrs 1:25hrs 1:25hrs
10km 80km 10km 18km 21km
MYANMAR Mandalay Yangon
3:35hrs 2:55hrs
45km 16km
NEPAL Kathmandu
5:10hrs
5km
PHILIPPINES Cebu Davao Kalibo
3:40hrs 3:50hrs 3:40hrs
14km 12km 3km
THAILAND Chiang Mai Koh Samui Phuket
2:55hrs 1:45hrs 1:45hrs
5km 17km 31km
VIETNAM Danang Hanoi
2:45hrs 3:20hrs
3km 45km
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SILKAIR ROUTE MAP
Flights operated by SilkAir SilkAir and Singapore Airlines Singapore Airlines
Chongqing Kunming New Delhi
Guangzhou
Kathmandu INDIA
Mumbai Hyderabad
Kolkata Visakhapatnam
Bangalore Chennai Coimbatore Kochi Thiruvananthapuram
Changsha
CHINA
NEPAL
Shenzhen
Ahmedabad Mandalay MYANMAR
Yangon
Shanghai
Wuhan
Chengdu
Xiamen
Hong Kong
Hanoi PHILIPPINES
VIETNAM
Manila
Chiang Mai THAILAND
Bangkok
Danang
Kalibo Cebu
CAMBODIA
Siem Reap Phnom Penh Ho Chi Minh City Koh Samui Phuket
Medan
Davao Kota Kinabalu
Manado
Langkawi MALAYSIA Penang Kuala Lumpur
Male
SINGAPORE
Pekanbaru
Kuching
Balikpapan Makassar
Palembang
INDONESIA
Semarang Surabaya Jakarta Lombok Bandung Denpasar Yogyakarta
Dili
TIMOR-LESTE
Darwin
Cairns
AUSTRALIA
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POSTCARDS A quick guide to our 48 destinations
SILKAIR RECOMMENDS
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Everything about this Chinese municipality is as irresistible as its infamous chilli-powered cuisine
Peking opera is one of China’s cultural gems, and the best place to catch it in Chongqing is Huguang Guild Hall. Watch as actors in lavish costumes gracefully perform this 200-yearold theatrical art. SEE
Take a day trip to Wulong Karst region (pictured above). Part of the UNESCO-listed South China Karst, this geology park is home to a series of three natural limestone bridges so massive that their local names bear the word “dragon”. DO
EAT
If you’re done scorching your taste buds with the city’s world-famous hot
pot, try something less mouthnumbing but just as tasty like suanla chaoshou (Sichuan-style meat dumplings). Its sauce is a hot-and-sour mix of black vinegar, garlic, and roasted-chilli oil. Want a spicy kick from DRINK your tipple? At Flavor Lounge cocktail bar, drinkers are treated to an explosion of flavours. Their Mala Mule (a take on Moscow Mule) uses chilli vodka, while Bitter Youth contains peppercorn-infused rum. Get your supply of fresh lobsters, shrimps and crabs at Sanya Bay seafood market in bustling Yubei district. SHOP
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Darwin
Siem Reap
AUSTRALIA CAIRNS Besides being close to the Great Barrier Reef, this city in Queensland boasts pristine rainforests with unique flora and fauna, bustling farmers’ markets and breathtaking beaches and islands. Frequency 3 flights weekly from Singapore (Mon, Thu and Sat) Climate Rainy (Nov-May), dry (May-Oct) DARWIN The capital of the Northern Territory is the gateway to Kakadu National Park, with abundant wildlife, waterfalls and aboriginal rock art. In the city, Darwin’s Waterfront Precinct buzzes with open-air dining, bars and trendy boutiques. Frequency 5 flights weekly from Singapore (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun) Climate Rainy (Nov-May), dry (May-Oct) CAMBODIA PHNOM PENH Stop by the grand Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda within the grounds. Enjoy a stroll along Sisowath Quay, a three-kilometre strip along the west bank of Tonlé Sap river that’s lined with bars, restaurants, cafés and shops. Frequency 19 flights weekly from Singapore Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), hot (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct)
CHENGDU The capital of Sichuan province houses the giant panda breeding and research centre, and serves as the gateway to Mount Emei, one of China’s four sacred Buddhist mountains. Frequency 14 flights weekly from Singapore Climate Spring (Mar-May), summer (Jun-Sep), autumn (Oct-Nov), winter (Dec-Feb) CHONGQING This municipality located next to Sichuan province is one of China’s boomtowns. Marvel at the towering skyscrapers at Jiefangbei district, or visit Wulong National Geology Park for its karst stone bridges and deep mountain valleys. Frequency 5 flights weekly from Singapore (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat and and Sun) Climate Spring (Mar-May), summer (Jun-Sep), autumn (Oct-Nov), winter (Dec-Feb)
SIEM REAP Discover the splendid architecture and bas-relief sculptures of Angkor Wat, one of the most significant archaeological sites in Southeast Asia. Near Tonlé Sap Lake, the charming floating villages are a fascinating sight. Frequency 11 flights weekly from Singapore Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), hot (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct)
KUNMING The largest city in Yunnan province is famed for its natural and historical attractions like its many colourful and ornate temples, the Yunnan Nationalities Village and karst caves in Jiuxiang. Frequency 4 flights weekly from Singapore (Tue, Thu, Fri and Sun) Climate Spring (Mar-May), summer (Jun-Sep), autumn (Oct-Nov), winter (Dec-Feb)
CHINA CHANGSHA Surrounded by three rivers, the capital of Hunan province offers attractions like the Aiwan Pavilion in scenic Mount Yuelu. A major port, it is also one of China’s top 20 economically advanced cities. Frequency 3 flights weekly from Singapore (Tue, Thu and Sat) Climate Spring (Mar-May), summer (Jun-Sep), autumn (Oct-Nov), winter (Dec-Feb)
SHENZHEN This city in the Pearl River Delta region has something for everyone, from shopping, dining and art to theme parks. Soak in the vibrant energy of the city centre and marvel at its cutting-edge architecture and modern skyscrapers. Frequency Daily flights from Singapore Climate Spring (Mar-May), summer (Jun-Sep), autumn (Oct-Nov), winter (Dec-Feb)
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WUHAN With a history spanning more than 3,500 years, this city in central China offers plenty of sights and experiences for history lovers. Visit Hubei Provincial Museum and marvel at its 140,000 artefacts, including ancient weapons. Frequency Daily flights from Singapore Climate Spring (Mar-May), summer (Jun-Sep), autumn (Oct-Nov), winter (Dec-Feb)
XIAMEN Explore the rounded communal fortresses known as tulou of Xiamen’s Hakka people. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, they stand as lone castles up to five storeys high. A trip here will also acquaint you with Fujian’s stunning countryside. Frequency Daily flights from Singapore Climate Spring (Mar-May), summer (Jun-Sep), autumn (Oct-Nov), winter (Dec-Feb)
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Bangalore INDIA BANGALORE While it may be known as India’s Silicon Valley, Bangalore in the state of Karnataka lures with its vibrant arts, music, dining and café scene, as well as cultural landmarks such as the Bangalore Palace. Frequency 5 flights weekly from Singapore (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun) Climate Summer (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct), winter (Nov-Feb)
CHENNAI Admire colourful deities and intricate carvings at temples like Kapaleeshwar in this city steeped in Tamil and Hindu cultures. Formerly known as Madras, the capital of Tamil Nadu offers diverse attractions, from classical dance shows to its famed Marina Beach. Frequency 3 flights weekly from Singapore (Fri, Sat and Sun) Climate Summer (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct), winter (Nov-Feb)
COIMBATORE Known fondly as the Manchester of South India for its thriving textile industry, Coimbatore also leaves tourists spellbound with its colourful temples, wall art, picturesque wildlife parks and hill stations. Frequency 4 flights weekly from Singapore (Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun) Climate Summer (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct), winter (Nov-Feb)
HYDERABAD The capital of Telangana in southern India is one of the country’s most important IT cities. Despite its modern trappings, timeless tradition and iconic landmarks like the Chowmahalla Palace reflect the city’s storied past. Frequency 10 flights weekly from Singapore Climate Summer (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct), winter (Nov-Feb)
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SILKAIR POSTCARDS KOCHI This seaport town in Kerala has a slew of activities for nature and culture lovers. Learn about the cheena vala or Chinese fishing nets unique to the area, explore Portuguese-built churches and forts or the backwaters with its flora and fauna. Frequency 10 flights weekly from Singapore Climate Summer (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct), winter (Nov-Feb)
Kolkata
KOLKATA Ethnically and religiously diverse, the capital of West Bengal boasts an established tradition in the arts. Another must-experience is riding the city’s hand-pulled rickshaws. Frequency 3 flights weekly from Singapore (Tue, Thu and Sun) Climate Summer (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct), winter (Nov-Feb) THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum is one of Kerala’s most picturesque cities. To see the bucolic corners of Kerala, hop on a houseboat that cruises the state’s backwaters. Frequency 5 flights weekly from Singapore (Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun) Climate Summer (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct), winter (Nov-Feb)
Balikpapan
VISAKHAPATNAM Vizag is the second largest city in Andhra Pradesh. It offers natural and cultural attractions such as Kailasagiri Park with its striking Hindu god statues, Kanker Palace and Rishikonda Beach. Frequency 3 flights weekly from Singapore (Wed, Fri and Sun) Climate Summer (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct), winter (Nov-Feb) INDONESIA BALIKPAPAN This seaport city in East Kalimantan is a melting pot of cultures such as the Bugis and Javanese. Take a scenic boat ride down Mahakam river or shop for gemstones and handicrafts in town. Frequency 4 flights weekly from Singapore (Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat) Climate Rainy (Oct-May), dry (Jun-Sep) BANDUNG A green enclave, Bandung in West Java bears traces of its colonial past, like tea plantations opened by the Dutch in the mid-19th century. Explore its stunning landscapes like the crater lake Kawah Putih. Frequency 5 flights weekly from Singapore (Mon, Thu, Fri , Sat and Sun) Climate Rainy (Oct-May), dry (Jun-Sep)
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Lombok DENPASAR Denpasar is the capital of Bali, dubbed the Island of the Gods and one of the world’s most popular destinations. Bali boasts pristine beaches, lush rice terraces and a unique form of Hinduism where locals observe vibrant religious and cultural rituals. Frequency Daily flights from Singapore Climate Rainy (Oct-May), dry (Jun-Sep)
Thiruvananthapuram LOMBOK One of the islands of West Nusa Tenggara province, Lombok may be famous for its beaches and Mount Rinjani, but its other natural attractions like towering waterfalls, lush rice fields and the three Gilis are worth a visit. Frequency 4 flights weekly from Singapore (Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun) Climate Rainy (Oct-May), dry (Jun-Sep)
MAKASSAR South Sulawesi’s capital has beautiful snorkelling and diving sites, as well as stunning mosques and jaw-dropping sunsets. It is also the gateway to Tana Toraja highlands, famous for its lush vistas and elaborate cultural rituals. Frequency 3 flights weekly from Singapore (Mon, Wed and Sat) Climate Rainy (Oct-May), dry (Jun-Sep)
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Semarang MANADO This city in North Sulawesi is the gateway to Tomohon and its unique Vihara Buddhayana Buddhist temple complex. Manado is also famous for its dive spots, including Bunaken National Park in the Coral Triangle, which boasts some of the highest levels of biodiversity in the world. Frequency 4 flights weekly from Singapore (Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat) Climate Rainy (Oct-May), dry (Jun-Sep)
MEDAN Home to the picturesque Lake Toba, the world’s largest volcanic lake, Medan in North Sumatra is also a culinary mecca. Merdeka Walk offers a mouth-watering selection of local dishes, from spicy Minangkabau specialities to sweet Javanese food. Frequency 14 flights weekly from Singapore Climate Rainy (Oct-May), dry (Jun-Sep)
PALEMBANG The capital of South Sumatra owes much of its charm to its architecture and historical landmarks. Must-sees include Kuto Besak Fort, once the centre of the Palembang sultanate, and Ampera Bridge. Frequency 3 flights weekly from Singapore (Mon, Wed and Sat) Climate Rainy (Oct-May), dry (Jun-Sep)
SURABAYA Hailed as the City of Heroes for its role in the nation’s struggle for independence, this East Javanese city is also the gateway to Mount Bromo, the country’s most famous volcano. Frequency Daily flights from Singapore Climate Rainy (Oct-May), dry (Jun-Sep)
PEKANBARU Once a sleepy port on Sumatra’s Siak River, Pekanbaru has been transformed into a bustling modern city. As Indonesia’s centre of Malay culture, it is home to interesting sites, including the An-Nur Mosque and Sang Nila Utama Museum. Frequency 3 flights weekly from Singapore (Mon, Wed and Fri) Climate Rainy (Oct-May), dry (Jun-Sep)
YOGYAKARTA This Central Javanese city is home to batik makers and wayang golek stick puppet artisans who preserve Indonesia’s traditions. Arts aside, Yogyakarta is also known as the site of the majestic Borobudur temples. Frequency 4 flights weekly from Singapore (Tue, Thu, Fri and Sun) Climate Rainy (Oct-May), dry (Jun-Sep)
SEMARANG Nestled in the heart of Java island, Semarang boasts a variety of fascinating architecture, like the Sam Poo Kong Temple, built to honour 15th-century Chinese explorer Zheng He, and the Grand Mosque of Central Java, which has Arabic-style arches. Frequency 4 flights weekly from Singapore (Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun) Climate Rainy (Oct-May), dry (Jun-Sep)
MALAYSIA KOTA KINABALU Kota Kinabalu or “KK” is home to pristine beaches and iconic landmarks like the beautiful floating City Mosque. A major entry point to Sabah and Borneo, KK’s diverse ecology presents many opportunities for forest trekking. Frequency Daily flights from Singapore Climate Rainy (Nov-Feb), dry (Mar-Oct)
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Mandalay KUALA LUMPUR The Malaysian capital boasts a sophisticated urban charm rooted in old-world culture – think stately colonial architecture alongside modern marvels like Petronas Towers, and natural wonders like Batu Caves. Frequency 61 flights weekly from Singapore Climate Rainy (Apr-Sep), dry (Oct-Mar)
MYANMAR MANDALAY The last royal capital of Burma, Mandalay is the gateway to Bagan, one of the world’s greatest archaeological sites, and the iconic U Bein Bridge, said to be the longest teakwood bridge in the world. Frequency 3 flights weekly from Singapore (Tue, Thu and Sat) Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), hot (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct)
KUCHING Explore Sarawak’s ethnic richness and eco-diversity. Stay at a longhouse, see the proboscis monkeys at Bako National Park and Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, or get up close with Gunung Gading National Park’s Rafflesia blooms. Frequency 4 flights weekly from Singapore (Tue, Thu, Fri and Sun) Climate Rainy (Nov-Feb), dry (Mar-Oct)
YANGON The former capital of Myanmar brims with fascinating sites, including the 2,500-year-old Shwedagon Pagoda, regarded as the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in the country. Frequency 13 flights weekly from Singapore Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), hot (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct)
LANGKAWI Marvel at the wonders of nature in Langkawi, a string of 99 islands on Malaysia’s west coast that’s home to mountains, caves and rock formations and beautiful beaches. Frequency 3 flights weekly from Singapore (Wed, Fri and Sun) Climate Rainy (May-Sep), dry (Oct-Apr) PENANG See Penang’s historic architecture – Chinatown’s clan houses and Kek Lok Si Temple – and don’t miss the street art, including clever murals and sculptures. Frequency 34 flights weekly from Singapore Climate Rainy (May-Sep), dry (Oct-Apr)
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NEPAL KATHMANDU A must-see for extreme adventurers, Kathmandu is also a dream destination for its rich cultural and spiritual offerings. Frequency 4 flights weekly from Singapore (Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun) Climate Spring (Mar-May), summer (Jun-Aug), autumn (Sep-Nov), winter (Dec-Feb) PHILIPPINES CEBU This tropical paradise in the Visayas is known as the Island of Festivals for its many colourful annual celebrations. But it is probably best known for its spectacular dive spots. Frequency 13 flights weekly from Singapore Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), hot (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct)
Cebu
Singapore DAVAO Whet your appetite for nature and adventure in this southern Philippine city, which is home to attractions like Eden Nature Park, Philippine Eagle Nature Centre and forests and trails perfect for hiking and biking. Frequency 9 flights weekly from Singapore. Sat flights till 9 Apr only Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), hot (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct)
KALIBO Besides being the gateway to the beaches of Boracay, Kalibo, capital of Aklan province, is also home to the “Mother of All Philippine Festivals” – the Ati-Atihan Festival and its colourful street parades. Frequency 3 flights weekly from Singapore (Tue, Thu and Sun). Additional Sat flights from 16 Apr Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), hot (Mar-May), rainy (Jun-Oct)
Chiang Mai
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KOH SAMUI A beach lover’s paradise, Koh Samui is home to 42 stunning islands within the Mu Ko Angthong National Marine Park. Fun in the sun aside, visitors can explore famous temples like Wat Plai Laem, which houses a White Buddha with 18 hands. Frequency 14 flights weekly from Singapore Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), hot (Mar-Jun), rainy (Jul-Oct) SINGAPORE A cosmopolitan island city, Singapore draws you in with its myriad cultural sights, shopping malls, dining and entertainment options. Explore Gardens by the Bay – 101 hectares of lovely waterfront gardens – and visit the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in historic Chinatown. Climate Cool (Dec-Feb), hot (May-Oct), rainy (Nov-Jan)
THAILAND CHIANG MAI The Rose of the North charms with its lush countryside, intriguing hill tribes and tantalising Northern Thai food like curried egg noodles and sai oua sausages. Frequency 5 flights weekly from Singapore (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun) Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), hot (Mar-Jun), rainy (Jul-Oct)
PHUKET Fantastic beaches, good food, bargain shopping and friendly locals – all these and more make Phuket a true Jewel of the Andaman Sea. Popular beaches include Kamala, Karon, Kata, Nai Harn and Patong. Frequency 35 flights weekly from Singapore Climate Cool (Nov-Feb), hot (Mar-Jun), rainy (Jul-Oct)
TIMOR-LESTE DILI Timor-Leste’s seaside capital brims with activities. Relax along Cristo Rei Beach or the pristine beaches of Jaco Island, climb Mount Ramelau or simply admire the scenic vista of rice paddies. Frequency 3 flights weekly from Singapore (Tue, Thu and Sat). Flights are chartered by Air Timor (air-timor.com) Climate Rainy (Dec-May), dry (Jun-Nov) VIETNAM DANANG Central Vietnam’s coastal city boasts old-world charm and attractions like Non Nuoc Beach and Marble Mountains, a popular pilgrimage site, and Khai Dinh Royal Tomb in Hue, just off Danang. Frequency Daily flights from Singapore Climate Rainy (Aug-Dec), dry (Jan-Jul) HANOI Enjoy a day at Hoan Kiem Lake in the historical heart of Vietnam’s capital. Cross to Jade Island in the centre of the lake via the famous wooden Huc Bridge with its eye-catching red hue. Frequency 5 flights weekly from Singapore (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri and Sun) Climate Rainy (May-Sep), dry (Oct-Apr)
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together to save a boy from the evil Snakehead. When Eddie dies in an accident, he is brought back to life by a mysterious medallion as an immortal fighter with superhuman powers.
After The Ball COMEDY Director: Sean Garrity; Cast: Portia Doubleday, MarcAndré Grondin, Chris Noth PG 101 mins
Shaun The Sheep
No one will employ recent fashion school graduate, Kate Castle. Even with a talent and flair for forward fashion, she soon learns that being the daughter of Larry Castle, the man who produces cheap imitations of the designers she wants to work for, won’t get her very far.
FAMILY/ANIMATION Director: Mark Burton, Richard Starzak; Cast: Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes, Omid Djalili PG 81 mins
Shaun gets more action than he bargained for when he takes the day off to have some fun. It’s up to Shaun to return everyone home safely after a mix-up with a farmer, a caravan and an extremely steep hill unexpectedly leads them all to the Big City.
Best Man Down DRAMA/COMEDY Director: Ted Koland; Cast: Justin Long, Jess Weixler, Tyler Labine PG-13 86 mins
When their obnoxious best man, Lumpy, unexpectedly dies at their wedding, Kristen and Scott are forced to cancel their honeymoon and fly home to arrange his funeral. Getting Lumpy’s body home is just the start of an adventure that leads them to question who the real Lumpy was. Clouds Of Sils Maria DRAMA Director: Olivier Assayas; Cast: Juliette Binoche, Kristen Stewart, Chloë Grace Moretz PG-13 123 mins
Maria Enders is at the height of her cosmopolitan career when she’s asked to be part of a revival of the play that bought her fame 20 years earlier. This time, however, she must step into the role of the older Helena rather than the seductive, younger Sigrid. Million Dollar Baby Director: Clint Eastwood; Cast: Hilary Swank, Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman PG-13 132 mins DRAMA
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INTERNATIONAL MOVIES Goodbye Mr Loser 夏洛特烦恼 Song Of The Sea Director: Tomm Moore; Cast: David Rawle, Brendan Gleeson, Lisa Hannigan PG 93 mins ANIMATION/FAMILY
On a mission to free creatures who find themselves trapped in the present-day world, young Irish lad Ben and his younger sister Saoirse set out on an adventure. Saoirse is a selkie, a person who can turn into a seal (based in both Irish and Scottish folklore).
gruff and reluctant trainer, Frankie Dunn, to help her become a professional boxer. Painfully estranged from his daughter, Frankie is unwilling to let anyone get close to him until Maggie walks into his life.
a weapon into space, the US government recruits Machete for his most dangerous mission yet. He must fight his way through Mexico and put an end to the plot.
Machete Kills
ACTION/DRAMA Director: Gordon Chan; Cast: Jackie Chan, Lee Evans, Claire Forlani PG-13 88 mins
Director: Robert Rodriguez; Cast: Danny Trejo, Alexa PenaVega, Mel Gibson R 99 mins ACTION/THRILLER
After discovering that an arms dealer is plotting to launch
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Charming Interpol agent Nicole and Hong Kong detective Eddie must work
COMEDY Director: Da-Mo Peng, Fei Yan; Cast: Allen Ai, Yuan Chang, Li-Chun Lee PG-13 104 mins
During the wedding of his first love, Xia Luo gets into a drunken quarrel with his wife (Li) and ends up getting sent back to his teenage body. Though this time round, he is equipped with the wisdom of adulthood, becomes popular and wins over the prettiest girl in school. 夏洛在初恋情人的婚礼上喝醉 酒与妻子吵架后，竟然穿越时 光返回中学时期少年的自己。 这一回仗着成年人的机智，夏洛 成了学校里的热门人物，并赢得 校花的芳心。 20 Once Again 重返二十岁 COMEDY/DRAMA Director: Leste Chen; Cast: Yang Zishan, Grace Guei, Chen Bolin PG-13 131 mins
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plans to place her in a nursing home, 70-year-old Meng Jun wanders into the night streets. Lured into a photography studio claiming to be able to capture her youth, Meng Jun soon discovers that she has transformed back to her 20-year-old self. 年届七旬的梦君知悉家人欲将 她迁入养老院。当她在街头游 荡时，被宣称能够留住青春的 摄影室吸引上门，发现自己居然 回到了20岁的时光。 Monster Hunt 捉妖记 COMEDY/FANTASY Director: Raman Hui; Cast: Bai Baihe, Jing Boran, Eric Tsang PG 110 mins
In an ancient world based on medieval China, heroes and monsters come in all shapes and sizes. Huba, a cute baby monster and future King, is the child of a human father and a monster queen. When enemies threaten to capture him, Huba fights to survive. 古老的中国世界里有形形色色 的英雄和妖怪。可爱的小妖兼 未来妖王胡巴的父亲是人类， 母亲是妖后。敌人誓要捕捉胡 巴，他只好为生存而奋斗。 The Merger 我们停战吧 Director: Jimmy Luk; Cast: Frankie Lam, Patrick Tam, Rachel Lam PG-13 99 mins DRAMA/ROMANCE
Ga-Ga, a teenager, incites a demonstration opposing the demolition of the school library. Failing to prevent the demolition, she turns her focus to the preservation of its valuable books and she unexpectedly uncovers the truth of her birth parents’ love story. 热血少女家家发起示威抗议学 校图书馆的拆卸。阻止拆卸失 败后，家家一心一意要保留图书 馆的珍贵书籍，无意中发现亲 生父母的爱情真相。
The Crossing II 太平轮（下）：惊涛挚爱 ROMANCE/DRAMA Director: John Woo; Cast: Frank M. Ahearn, Shan Cong, Takeshi Kaneshiro PG-13 126 mins
Set in the 40s, this epic sees the passengers on the steamer Taiping sent helplessly into icy waters after it capsizes. Connections between passengers begin to emerge as we learn how they came to be on the fateful ship. 故事背景设于四十年代，邮轮 ‘太平轮’倾覆，乘客们在冰冷 的海中漂流。他们之间的关系 随着故事讲述各人乘船的来由 而开始变得明朗。
to find he’s assumed a new identity. An old man, little boy, a lady and a foreigner make up the list of his supernatural identities. Gangnam Blues ACTION/DRAMA Director: Yoo Ha; Cast: Lee Min-ho, Kim Rae-won, Jung Jin-young PG-13 129 mins
In 1970s South Korea, two poor friends are desperate for cash. They’re separated after being recruited to be involved in a violent political clash. Years later, the two are pitted against each other as criminal gangs fight for control of lands in Gangnam. Gabbar Is Back ACTION/DRAMA Director: Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi; Cast: Akshay Kumar, Shruti K. Haasan, Sunil Grover PG-13 120 mins
The Crossing II
Wild City 谜城 Director: Ringo Lam; Cast: Louis Koo, Shawn Yue, Liya Tong PG-13 100 mins ACTION/DRAMA
Ex-cop and bar owner, T Man becomes friends with a drunken lady, Yun, after she is involved in a car accident. Soon, these two are targeted by Yun’s previous lover, the high-flying Hong Kong lawyer, George and his band of thugs. 前警探天民是酒馆东主，认识 了一名醉酒出车祸的女郎小云。 俩人被小云的香港著名律师 前男友乔治以及手下一班流氓 缠上。 Beauty Inside
Taking matters into his own hands, a man plagued by misery seeks revenge on corrupt public servants. As a drastic action, he starts to kidnap and murder them. Khoobsurat COMEDY/ROMANCE Director: Shashanka Ghosh; Cast: Sonam Kapoor, Fawad Khan, Ratna Pathak PG 122 mins
When Mrinalini Chakravarty is recruited to work for the King, she meets a handsome, young Rajput prince. She discovers that her prince is the complete opposite of her and is engaged to marry someone else.
ROMANCE/FANTASY Director: JongYeol Baek; Cast: Hyo-ju Han, Seo Joon Park, Juri Ueno PG-13 127 mins
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and the other a petty thief. When a pair of magical rings is discovered, they find themselves switching bodies.
Director: Binu S.; Cast: Anusree, Shine Tom Chacko PG 119 mins DRAMA
Thani Oruvan
Thani Oruvan ACTION/THRILLER Director: M. Raja; Cast: Jeyam Ravi, Nayanthara, Arvind Swamy R 120 mins
Mithran is on a dangerous mission to bring down the deceitful industrialists and politicians who continue to deny the nation of medicine. He goes up against Siddharth Abhimanyu, a corrupt and merciless scientist.
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G General Audience: Suitable for audiences of all ages. 大众：适合各 年龄观众观看。 PG Parental Guidance Suggested: Some material may not be suitable for children. 建议家长辅导：一些内容 可能不适合儿童观看。 PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned: Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. 强烈 警告家长：一些内容可能 不适宜13岁以下儿童观看。 R Restricted: Viewers under 17 years of age should be accompanied by a parent or an adult. 限制：17岁以下观众必须由 家长或成人陪同观看。
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tv Mr. Bean Animated Series, Ep 11 & 12 (Episode 12 will also be screened on overhead monitor) COMEDY 30 mins per episode
In episode 11, Mr Bean feigns an injury in an effort to score a stay in a luxurious hospital. He ends up with real injuries when he falls into a broken elevator. In the next episode, he thinks his cat, Scrapper, has been accidentally put out with the trash. When he finds a look-alike in an SOS cat home, he sets all the cats free to distract the owner so he can steal the fake Scrapper. The Noose, S8 Ep 4 COMEDY
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The Noose delves into the local party scene to see if the new alcohol consumption restrictions have affected it. It also discloses why a local footballer is suing his own club on grounds of discrimination. Phua Chu Kang, S8 Ep 2 COMEDY
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After building a dunk tank for a charity fun fair, Chu Kang comes across a very unhappy former client. With the help of Chu Beng, he attempts to cheat his former client at the dunking booth. However, not all goes according to plan. Pop Corn TV, Ep 11 & 12 (Episode 11 will also be screened on overhead monitor) COMEDY 30 mins per episode
A family-friendly, laugh-outloud compilation show of non-dialogue clips, pranks and hidden cameras. Unbeatable Banzuke – Ep 3 & 4 (Episode 3 will also be screened on overhead monitor) COMEDY 30 mins per episode
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each other in difficult and entertaining challenges, where athletes push their bodies and minds to the limit. In Episode 4, the competitors go head to head in the treacherous ‘Hand Walk’, the gruelling ‘Quick Muscle’, and the impossible balancing act, ‘Daruma 7’. Wipe Out, S6 Ep 12 parts 1 & 2 (Will also be screened on overhead monitor) COMEDY 30 mins per episode
This show offers a truckload of thrills and spills, and boasts the title of having the world’s largest obstacle course. Join the brave contestants as they negotiate their way through the barriers, snags and complications in an effort to win a cash prize. Beauty & The Beast, S2 Ep 3 DRAMA
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Together, Catherine and Vincent are on the trail of a strange beast. But they each have a secret agenda as to why they are tracking the creature in what quickly escalates to become a game of cat-and-mouse. Elementary, S3 Ep 1 DRAMA
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When Henry’s wife uses his job to influence a deal with Pakistan, Henry becomes embroiled in an international negotiation. Meanwhile, an aggressive reporter threatens to publish classified documents leaked from the State Department.
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Norrie is grieving the death of her mother while Big Jim learns that Ollie has seized control of food and water. Big Jim makes plans to blow up Ollie’s well so that water will return to the other wells. Meanwhile, Joe tells Julia about the mini-dome.
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Cuddlestown descends into panic when Bernard gives a message to the Bananas to pass on but the Bananas get the message muddled up. Only the Bananas can clear up the confusion and put an end to the hysteria.
Rio: City Of Sport, Ep 5 – The Forest (Will also be screened on overhead monitor) SPORTS 30 mins
Hi-5 – Learn Something New 30 mins
Join the Hi-5 gang as they pack a truckload of energy into their show. Get ready for some singing and dancing action as the group performs.
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After running out of paint, Kate sets out to find more, only to discover that all of the colours have been disappearing in Mimiloo, including Tack’s colourful personality. Kate embarks on a journey to return colour to the town and her friend.
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While Tom is preoccupied by a group who worships him as their champion, he fails to look out for his friends, who found themselves in deep trouble with some bouncy Springbeetle eggs. Havoc arises when the baby Springbeetles hatch.
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Kate & Mim Mim – Colour Me Happy
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When the Bots and the Burnses fall into mysterious mind-controlled trances, Cody must quickly find a way to wake them before he too is affected.
Bananas In Pyjamas, S2 – The Rainmakers & The Snippys Are Coming
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Joan offers an olive branch upon learning the truth about Kitty’s past. Sherlock helps a mathematical genius when he uncovers a murder while taking part in a math competition.
With her friends by her side, book-loving unicorn, Twilight Sparkle is sent by her guide, Princess Celestia to Ponyville. There, she must learn about the charm and magic of true friendship.
Under the Dome
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The Tijuca Forest is the largest urban forest in the world. Many extreme sports continue to thrive there. This episode features downhill mountain biking, downhill skateboarding, rock-climbing, paragliding and hang-gliding. Luxe Asia – Chengdu (Will also be screened on overhead monitor) LIFESTYLE/SPORTS 30 mins
Anita Kapoor takes us roving throughout the beautiful and incredibly diverse Asian continent. Looking for the latest in luxury options, Anita explores China in this episode. Limited earpieces are available upon request
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themselves to helping people. Together, they create a relief organisation and do everything they can to aid children in Southeast Asia.
Annelie Pompe is a master mountaineer and diver. In this episode, she sets out to attain the double accolades for being the first person to summit the world’s highest peak (Mt Everest) and make the world’s deepest dive.
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Photo Face-Off 2 Singapore, Penang, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Bali & Cebu episodes LIFESTYLE/SPORTS
60 mins per episode
Three local amateur photographers go head to head every episode in order to be named the Photo Face-Off champion. Each episode highlights one city, where photographers encounter different subjects such as mixed martial arts, street fashion and mountain biking in Singapore; street art, weddings and extreme sports in Penang; creepy crawly food in Chiang Mai; Vietnam’s City of Lakes; and the beautiful islands of Cebu and Bali. City Time Traveller, Ep 1 – Singapore, The Colonial Past (Will also be screened on overhead monitor) LIFESTYLE/SPORTS 30 mins
Jason travels to colonialera Singapore where he’s captivated by architectural marvels and futuristic complexes alike. He uncovers a rich tapestry of colours and shapes, revealing a fascinating story unique to the city. Child’s Dream DOCUMENTARY
60 mins
This show follows two young bankers who decide to leave behind their careers and devote
Amur – Asia's Amazon DOCUMENTARY
House Hunters, Ep 3 60 mins
Animals are architects. In this episode, ecologist and conservationist Chris Morgan showcases some of the most elaborate structures of the animal kingdom – from clay nests to wooden dams – and uncovers surprising facts and findings about these animal homes. Battle For Taste 2, Ep 7 斗味第2季 CHINESE
60 mins
The battle brings the best chefs together from two of China’s food capitals – Hangzhou and Xi'an. This taste tussle sees 12 chefs showcase their skills to take the ultimate taste title. 来自中国两大美食之都—— 杭州和西安的最优秀厨师 大比拼。十二名大厨师在比 赛中大显身手争夺终极 烹饪宝座。
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CHINESE
60 mins
This Taiwanese variety show, hosted by Dee Hsu and Kevin Tsai, offers a fast-paced, light-hearted collection of celebrity interviews. Actors, musicians and politicians come together to talk about everything from current affairs to gossip. This episode features Leo Ku. 由徐熙娣和蔡康永主持的台 湾综艺节目呈献紧凑但轻松有 趣的名人访问。艺人、音乐家 和政治人物聚集一处与活泼的 主持人谈论从时事到八卦新闻 的天下事。这一集的嘉宾是古 巨基。
60 mins
The Amur or Heilongjiang is one of the most powerful rivers on earth. This epic three-part series looks at the natural world, diverse wildlife and the native people who live in and around this incredible body of water.
DOCUMENTARY
Kang Xi Is Coming – Leo Ku 康熙来了——古巨基
Mysteries of the 30th Parallel – Egypt 纬度30度的奥秘——埃及 CHINESE
60 mins
This documentary highlights the people and places located along the 30th parallel. Uncovering the mysteries of this region and discovering new wonders, the audience is led through an extraordinary world. 这部纪录片通过背包旅客的观 点来描述纬度30度各地的风土 人情。它发掘这一带的精彩奥 妙之处，带领观众进入一个神 奇的世界。 Stylish Man – The Chef 型男大主厨 CHINESE
60 mins
Each guest has 10 minutes to cook up a storm, using ingredients in keeping with the allotted theme. Originality is the name of the game as the results are rated by a professional chef. 每名嘉宾必须在十分钟内按主 题使用材料精心制作好菜。竞 赛的精髓是必须富创作性，比 赛结果由专业厨师评审。 Inkigayo (The Music Trend), – Oct 24th KOREAN
70 mins
This long-running South
Korean music programme features the country’s best and brightest artists. This episode follows the return of Tei with “Good Old Days”, Topp Dogg with “The Beat” and N.Flying with “Lonely”. Running Man – Nov 8th KOREAN
60 mins
This popular South Korean variety show has gathered a loyal audience in its long run. It features regulars who compete in a variety of games at different landmarks. Coke Studio, S7 Ep 3 INDIAN
30 mins
This Pakistani series showcases the country’s diverse range of artists and genres. This episode features live studio performances from Abida Parveen, Sajjad Ali, Fariha Pervez, Meesha Shafi, Jimmy Khan and Rahma Ali. Movie Magic – Rudramani INDIAN
42 mins
This notable Ayudha Pooja programme presents a delightful and dynamic interview with Rana Daggubati and Anushka Shetty – the two leads in the new release bilingual historic movie, Rudhramadevi. My Trip My Adventure – Makassar BAHASA
30 mins
Vicky and Hamish travel far and wide on well-worn roads and go off the beaten track to discover everything they can about the beautiful and diverse nation of Indonesia. Wisata Kuliner – Lombok BAHASA
30 mins
Join food fanatic and exjournalist, Bondan Winaro as he journeys across Indonesia and the greater globe on the trail of the best food. SILKAIR.COM | 71
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Breathe In. Breathe Out.
MANDARIN – ALL TIME FAVOURITES
Beyond 101 CD 3 & 4
Aska Yang 杨宗纬/Universal Music
KOREAN
Beyond/Universal Music
Pure 原色
Hilary Duff/Sony Music Entertainment
Mobile Orchestra
Ordinary
Owl City/Universal
Diva 花旦
The Bright Side
Emil Wakin Chau 周华健/Rock Records
Beast/Universal
What Is Troubling You 你在烦恼什么
Who Are You - School 2015 (OST)
Lenka/Sony Music Entertainment
Forever Alesso/Universal
American Beauty/American Psycho
Various Artists/Warner Music
Sodagreen 苏打绿/Universal Music
Complete
The Greatest Mandopop Duets 巨星金曲合唱篇
BTOB/Universal
In The Mood For Love Pt. 1
Various Artists/Sony Music
Fall Out Boy/Universal
BTS/Universal
Fiction 大小说家
Piece By Piece
Crazy
Kelly Clarkson/Sony Music Entertainment
Yoga Lin/HIM International
4minute/Universal
1989
MANDARIN – OLDIES
Real Talk
Angus Tung 童安格/Universal Music
Time
Taylor Swift/Universal
Uptown Special (Clean Version) Mark Ronson/Universal
EASY LISTENING Before This World
James Taylor/Universal
Into Colour Rumer/Warner
Stages Josh Groban/Warner
Van Morrison Duets Van Morrison/Sony Music Entertainment
Classics She & Him/Sony
Shadows In The Night Bob Dylan/Sony
Tomorrow Is My Turn Rhiannon Giddens/Nonesuch
The Big Picture Kat Edmonson/Sony
R&B / JAZZ Wildheart
Miguel/Sony
Jackie Ciara/Sony
A Twist Of Rit Lee Ritenour/Universal
Made In Brazil
Led Zeppelin IV (Re-Issue) Led Zeppelin/Warner
25 Michael Learns To Rock/Warner
The Roxbox! - A Collection of Roxette’s Greatest Songs Roxette/Warner
CLASSICAL
Summer Night Concert 2015
CANTONESE
Celloverse
Eason Chan 陈奕迅/Universal Music
2Cellos/Sony Classical
Schumann’s Piano Concerto And The “Kinderszenen” Martin Stadtfeld/Sony Classical
Keys To Mozart Daria van den Bercken/Sony Classical
Paris, Mon Amour Sonya Yoncheva/Sony Classical
The Salzburg Recital Grigory Sokolov/Deutsche Grammophon
MANDARIN – NEW HITS
Jamie Cullum/Island Records
Guilt 罪恶感
Cheek To Cheek
A-Lin 黄丽玲/Sony Music
On The Way To The Stars 数星星的人 Kenji Wu 吴克群/Warner Music
Lee Hom XX - Best & More 力宏二十 二十周年唯一精选 Lee Hom 王力宏/Sony Music
Various Artists/Universal
Genesis 新世界
The Singles
JJ Lin/Warner Music
The Story: The Very Best Of Spandau Ballet
2014 S/S Play
Aiyo, Not Bad 哎哟，不错哦 Jay Chou/Sony Music
Lion Roar Show Luo/Warner Music
MALAY / INDO
Fei Yu Qing/EQ Music
The Chopin Project
Hu Xia 胡夏/Sony Music
Mariah Carey/Sony Music Entertainment
Akdong Musician/Warner
Olafur Arnalds & Alice Sara Ott/Universal
Interlude
#1 To Infinity
Chyi Chin 齐秦/EQ Music
Tsai Chin/EQ Music
Love Odyssey 替我照顾她
Savage Garden/Universal
Winner/Warner
Rudolf Buchbinder/Sony Classical
Da Mouth 大嘴巴/Universal Music
The Best Of The Best
A Beautiful Mind With China Philharmonic Orchestra 美丽境界
Best Of Tsai Chin 钻石系列：蔡琴
Diana Krall/Universal
OLD FAVOURITES
Super Junior/SM Entertainment
Bach
Wallflower
Mary J. Blige/Universal
The 7th Album ‘MAMACITA’
Tiger Huang 黄小琥/EQ Music
Best Of Fei Yu Qing 钻石系列：费玉清
Back To The Future 有事吗？
The London Sessions
Beast/Universal
Best Of Tiger Huang 钻石系列：黄小琥
The Vienna Philharmonic with Zubin Mehta & Rudolf Buchbinder/ Sony Classical
Elaine Elias/Universal
Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga/Universal
Boys Republic/Universal
Greatest Hits 童乐会
Getting Ready 准备中 Reality Game 现实游戏 Mr./Universal Music
Forever Stars - The Eternal: Leslie Cheung 世纪10星——永恒篇: 张国荣
Unplugged
Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza/Universal
Nada Mojo/KRU Music
Fique Taufik Batisah/Universal
Mozaik Ungu/SRC Records
Terjemahan Hati ST12/Universal
Didi Astillah
Leslie Cheung 张国荣/Universal Music
Didi Astillah/Warner
Grasshopper 101 CD 1 & 2 草蜢音乐大全101 CD 1 & 2
Malam Ini Kita Punya
Grasshopper 草蜢/Universal Music
Fragmen
Forever Stars - The Eternal: Faye Wong 世纪10星——永恒篇: 王菲 Faye Wong 王菲/Universal Music
Fu Ai 抚爱 Pong Nan/Universal Music
By Heart Priscilla Chan/Universal Music
True Legend CD 3 & 4
Bunkface/Sony Music Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza/Universal
Hati & Cinta Judika/Sony Music
Live To Love Afgan/Trinity Optima Production
TAMIL / HINDI Dil Dhadakne Do Various/T-Series
Sammi Cheng/Warner Music
Ek Paheli Leela
Leon Lai 101 CD 1 & 2 黎明音乐大全101 CD 1 & 2
Baby
Leon Lai/Universal Music
Various/T-Series Various/T-Series
Dolly Ki Doli Various/T-Series
Baahubali - The Beginning Various/T-Series
Kochadaiiyaan Various/Sony Music
Maan Karate Various/Sony Music
Kill Dil Various/Sony Music
Spandau Ballet/Warner
Action Bii
Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performance
Bii/Universal Music
Happy New Year
A Tale Of Two Rainie 双丞戏
Khoobsurat
Whitney Houston/ Sony Music Entertainment
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Rainie Yang/Universal Music
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