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Racial Sensitivity with Regina Ip

“Racial Sensitivity with Regina Ip!” How does it work? Simple. You just write a column on the following hotbutton subjects, including the following horrendous sentiments. It’s fun for the whole family!

Filipinos, Get Your Lascivious Hands Off Our Men This one has already been written but just to recap: Apparently, all Filipino helpers are jezebel seductresses who ensnare Western employers with their dusky sexual wiles. They seemingly are able to do this by taking advantage of their position of financial inequality and perceived second-class status in Hong Kong society. How dare the international media suggest that they are victims? The uppity slags!

Foreign Forces, Return to Your Various Countries of Origin All foreign forces are inciting the whole of Hong Kong to stir up trouble and talk too much about democracy, and so should be sent back to where they came from. Unless they are working in the service industry. Those people can stay, because who else is going to bring Regina her iced lemon tea at the Hong Kong Club?

Anson Chan, I Hate You Let’s Stop Talking About Filipinos All the Time Why are we talking about the Filipinos contantly? Why don’t we discuss the Indonesians instead? They don’t make such a—oh, Erwiana was Indonesian? Well, why is everyone still talking about Erwiana anyway? That was ages ago. Move on already, international media.

Gweilos, Go Home White people have had their shot. They are all pastyskinned, rabble-rousing troublemakers standing between Regina Ip and overwhelming popularity. It is nothing to do with Regina’s stunning talent for saying exactly the wrong thing all the time, just as everyone has forgotten about the last time she said something heinous.

How come everyone loves Anson Chan and loathes Regina Ip? What is this, Opposite Day?

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Mainlanders, You’re OK Really All mainlanders are lovely, wonderful people who should be welcomed into our country with open arms. So what if they occasionally put undue stress on the Hong Kong economy, deforming it to the point where residents find it harder to get by? So what if their standards of personal hygiene occasionally don’t fall into step with the by-laws of the Mass Transit Railway Corporation? It’s just part of the rich tapestry of Chinese culture. Vote Regina 2017!

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Tucked away in the back corner of a Tsim Sha Tsui East shopping mall is this no-frills Malaysian restaurant, serving up all the classics. HIT It was big helpings all around. The chicken wrapped in pandan leaves ($54) was superb. It was fragrant and almost lemony, with a beautiful caramelized char.

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Our Policy Reviews are based on actual visits to the establishments listed by our super-sneaky team of hungry reviewers, without the knowledge of the restaurants. Reviews are included at the discretion of the editors and are not paid for by the restaurants. Menus, opening hours and prices change and should be checked. New restaurants are not reviewed within one month of their opening. Reviews are written from a typical diner’s perspective. Ratings are awarded in accordance with the type of restaurant reviewed, so the city’s best wonton noodle stall could earn five stars while a fancy French restaurant could be a one-star disaster.

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Culture + nightlife + film

Erhu, Brute? The team at indie music zine Bitetone are back again with another round of Giligulu: a celebration of local indie tunes alongside lots of food, booze, music and visual art. Hosted on the rooftop at Easy-Pack Creative Precinct (hipster enclave du jour), you can expect a stable of fine wines, paired with all the roasted Cantonese treats you can stomach. Multi-instrumentalist Hakgwai (pictured; you may have seen the man playing a didgeridoo and blasting electro beats around town) will be performing two sets. RSVP only. Apr 25, 7:30pm. Easy-Pack Creative Precinct, 140 Wai Yip St., Kwun Tong. $350 from tiny.cc/hk-giligulu2.

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HK Phil: The Flying Frenchman Haven’t gotten your spring travel plans in order yet? It’s okay. Those of you lucky enough to stick around in early May can aurally travel to distant lands with the HK Phil, which is playing a program of works by French composers on themes of adventure and exotic travel. For instance, Berlioz’s “Harold in Italy” imagines the Italian mountain countryside via Byron’s poetry, while Ravel’s “Spanish Rhapsody” brings impressions of colorful Spanish life. May 1-2, 8pm. Concert Hall, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui. $120-320 from www.urbtix.hk.

Dutch Days in Hong Kong This month sees the SAR’s first ever Dutch Arts and Culture festival, with a series of art exhibitions and lectures by distinguished speakers from museums across the Netherlands. Film buffs can go dutch on date night (just kidding, don’t actually do this) with daily screenings between April 22-25. The whole shebang concludes on Koningsdag, or King’s Day, which celebrates the King’s birthday. Remember to wear orange! Through Apr 27. www.dutchdaysinhongkong.com.

Musicals Le French May The annual Francophile festival returns. Taking place from May 1 through to the end of June (no, the name doesn’t make sense), Le French May brings over 120 acts, exhibits, films, and a host of foodie promotions to Hong Kong, kicking off with a three-day open air French market at PMQ (May 1-3). This year, it celebrates the 500th anniversary of the reign of Francis I, who established the architectural and artistic style of the French renaissance. Among a slew of classic- and contemporary-themed programs, don’t miss a retrospective on legendary architect Le Corbusier, the father of functionalism and eventually the Bauhaus school. May 1-Jun 30. Join Le French May Membership Scheme for a first-year discount at $300, which gives 20 percent off on tickets, priority booking, and invitations to exclusive events. www.frenchmay.com.

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Israeli pianist David Greilsammer takes to the stage as part of the music program at Le French May. He’s known for his knack in juxtaposing Baroque and contemporary music—his 2012 recording “Baroque Conversations” was applauded by the New York Times as one of the best recordings of the year. You can look forward to these gems at his Hong Kong recital. May 4, 8pm. Concert Hall, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central. $80-480 from pphk.org.

Liars’ League HK Get your monthly literary fix at the Liars’ League. Actors perform original pieces of short fiction—written specifically for the event by local and international authors—in front of you, the audience. Each of the events carries a theme, and on the docket in April is “Native and Nomad,” all about the notion of home. As always, it’s totally free. To submit your own stories for consideration or to find out more about the group, click here. Want to whip up something for the LL’s consideration? The next round of submissions is themed “Here & Queer”—deadline May 24. Apr 27, 8pm. XXX, B/F, 212 Wing Lok St., Sheung Wan. Free. liarsleaguehk.blogspot.hk.

Jekyll and Hyde This collaboration between Hong Kong’s Chung Ying Theatre Company and playwright and director Jonathan Holloway—worshipped for his dark interpretations of “Vertigo” and “Les Misérables”—brings a brand new spin to the classic Jekyll and Hyde tale, this time casting a woman as the titular doctor. May 1-2, 7-9, 8pm; May 2-3, 10, 3pm. Amphitheatre, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd., Wan Chai. $160-420 from www.hkticketing.com.

Arts Festivals

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical Garnering rave reviews since its beginnings as an actor’s workshop in London, “Showstopper!” combines improv theater with an all-singing, all-dancing troupe. You, the audience, will get to suggest all the madcap subjects you wish for the protagonist—a desperate scriptwriter on deadline to come up with a story—and other actors to sing and act out. The result is a raucous, unpredictable affair: the showrunners have even blithely suggested “CY Leung canoeing down a river of chocolate.” (Somebody, please make that happen.) A 60-minute kids’ version: “The Fantastical Story Factory” will also be performed on May 9-10, 3pm. May 6-9, 7:45pm; May 9-10, 3pm; May 10, 7pm. Drama Theatre, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd., Wan Chai. $295-595 from www.hkticketing.com. Photo: Patrick Bromilow-Downing, Catherine Ashmore & Paul Coltas

Theater

Dubbed a “fearless improviser,” Italian pianist Stefano Bollani isn’t your everyday jazzer, incorporating bottles, whistling, handclapping and more into his tunes. Playing anything from standards to Great American Songbook titles, pop tunes to national anthems, Brazilian music to 20s classics, Bollani will flex his fingers—and his encyclopedic knowledge of music—in a one-night only solo recital this April. Apr 27, 8:15pm. Y-Theatre, Youth Square, 238 Chai Wan Rd., $450-550 from www.urbtix.hk and www.playroll.hk.

David Greilsammer: Imaginary Bridges

Cavalia The circus rolls into town this spring. Created in Montreal in 2003 by Cirque du Soleil co-founder Norman Latourelle, “Cavalia” coincides with the Jockey Club’s 130th anniversary this year to bring its signature mix of stunning aerial acrobatics and equestrian stunts to the SAR. They’re really not horsing around: 50 horses will be performing with a range of artists against a 60-metre-wide multimedia backdrop, staged under the largest touring tent in the world. Through Apr 26. The New Central Harbourfront, Central. $395-1,195 from www.hkticketing. com, VIP packages with after-show stable visits available from $1,495.

Stefano Bollani

Music Festivals Intimacy of Creativity 2015 Helmed by composer and artistic director Bright Sheng, this annual chamber music festival reaches its five year anniversary this year, continuing to offer a chance for closer dialogue between composer and performer. Sheng has once again handpicked six young composer fellows to present an eclectic musical program, which will be interpreted, revised and finally performed by a team of leading international artists. Pieces this year range from an energetic ode to New York to an interpretation of Jack Kerouac’s “On the Road” and more. Also don’t miss Hong Kong-born talent Ian Ng’s piece, “Igual,” originally written for ballet. Apr 26, 4pm; May 3, 4pm. Theatre, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central. $200-300 from www.urbtix.hk. www.ic.shss.ust.hk.

Shakespeare in the Port 2015 Following a successful debut run last year, the homegrown arts festival Shakespeare in the Port is back, bringing affordable, down-to-earth adaptations of the bard’s works to the open air space at Cyberport. Featuring all-local talents, it will be a multi-lingual event this year: highlights include a bilingual production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and a Cantonese version of “The Tempest.” For more Bardolatry, check in for a 24-hour play that showcases new writing plus an outdoor film screening. Check the program online for more. Through May 3. Cyberport Podium, 100 Cyberport Rd., Pok Fu Lam. $150-300 from www.ticketflap.com.

The Sound of Music The classic musical graces the Hong Kong stage this May. Coming straight from the West End’s Palladium Theatre, the international tour of this old-school Rodgers and Hammerstein production has teamed up with the HK Youth Arts Foundation to cast Hong Kong children to play the Von Trapp kids. You’ll be 16 going on 17 all over again. Family ticket packages for two adults and two children from $1,888. May 15-Jun 21. Lyric Theatre, Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd., Wan Chai, 2584-8500. $395-995 from www.hkticketing.com. HK MAGAZINE FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015 25

ARTS Exhibitions

Zhang Kechun: The Yellow River Hollywood Road’s most recent addition, La Galerie, presents its third exhibition: Works by award-winning photographer Zhang Kechun. It’ll be a collection of photos taken along the second-longest river in China, collected over the course of four years. Traveling by folding bicycle, Zhang has documented the livelihoods that rely on the river all the way from Shandong to the mountain ridges of Qinghai. And you thought the harbor was impressive. Through May 1. La Galerie, G/F, 74 Hollywood Rd., Central, 2540-4777.

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French artist Eric Baudart will have his first solo show in Hong Kong at Edouard Malingue Gallery through May. His work is all about displaced contexts and mediums, which require closer inspection: a white-and-blue abstract painting is actually scratches on architecture paper; a set of golden beacon-like objects are actually street ads spray-painted gold; a triptych of brown cardboard is actually a set of meticulously worn out materials. One of the highlights? An electric fan submerged in a vat of oil. Art! Through May 30. Edouard Malingue Gallery, 6/F, 33 Des Voeux Rd. Central, 2810-0317.

Photographer Kent Foran documented what he saw during the Occupy protests, spending most nights in Mong Kok, Causeway Bay and Admiralty. He then distributed his photographs at the sites, inviting protestors to do anything they wanted to the photographs, capturing the individual, yet collective spirit of the Umbrella Movement. This exhibition is a result of that effort. You’ll see photos covered in tape, metal and more, or a half-eaten photograph to show how one protester was “hungry for democracy.” Visitors will be allowed to add their own voice to the exhibits, and space and materials will be provided for further contributions. Through Apr 25. Sense 99, 2/F, 99 Wellington St., Central, 9466-4695.

Courtesy of Edouard Malingue Gallery

Eric Baudart: Again, Again and Again

Occupy/Art

Conor McCreedy: Mccreedyblue The Cat Street Gallery springs back right after art fair month with the two-week-only Hong Kong debut of South Africa-born artist Conor McCreedy. Now based in Zurich, McCreedy has rapidly gained a following for his works that utilize only a uniquely engineered shade of blue, a pigment dubbed “Mccreedyblue.” They’re vast paintings that span both abstract and figurative imagery. Check ‘em out while you can. Through May 2. The Cat Street Gallery, 222 Hollywood Rd., Sheung Wan, 2291-0006.

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Gigs

Open Bar Djiboutii The drinks: Djiboutii specializes in tea-infused concoctions, with five signatures worth trying, including the Djiblutea ($115), made with lavender-infused vodka, cranberry tea, sloe berry liqueur, dark cacao liqueur, blueberries and lemon juice. A mish-mash of flavors you wouldn’t normally expect in a drink, it’s a perfect balance between sweet berries and sour citrus. Meanwhile, the Montego Fever ($110) is another complex cocktail full of flavor, consisting of Blackwell rum, chai tea, peach jam, tempus bitter and Aztec chocolate. If you like sweet, girly cocktails, try the Djiboulini ($130), made with Prosecco, pear puree, hibiscus water, rosehip rhubarb cordial and peppercorn and served in a champagne glass. Why you’ll be back: Laidback and

The buzz: It’s almost a requirement these days

for buzzed-about bars to be just a little bit hard to find. Djiboutii is an African-inspired “urban sanctuary” that’s hidden down an unassuming alleyway in the quieter end of Wan Chai. It’s a mixed bag—alongside tea-infused cocktails, you’ll find Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes that are great for sharing.

The décor: Taking up a small open-air space with the crowd spilling out into the alleyway, Djiboutii is a world of its own. Everywhere you turn, you’ll find unexpected touches—from tribal decorations to jungle-themed wallpapers.There’s also a chandelier atop the bar and sexy purple lighting shining throughout.

Shaolin Fez Retro-funk, acid jazz, symphonic disco troupe Shaolin Fez is what happens when classical musicians get time off. The 12-piece ensemble is performing its first feature show this year. There’s something for everyone—you can expect funktastic covers of everyone from Jamiroquai and Duran Duran to Sia and Gotye. Apr 25, 8pm. Grappa’s Cellar, B/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, 2521-2322. $288 from www.hodfords.com/online_ticketing/chandelier.

Clubs

Boris Another night, another DJ gets the party going at Volar. Berlin-based Boris plays an eclectic mix of disco, post-punk, kraut-rock and neotrance. It’s cheaper before 12:30am, but remember Volar only becomes fun in the early hours. Apr 24, 10pm. Volar, B/F, 38-44 D’Aguilar St., Central, 2810-1510. $200 from www.ticketflap. com; $300 at the door before 12:30am; $350 thereafter.

Agnès b. Rue de Marseille Live Fashion brand Agnès b. is bringing back Rue De Marseille Live, a series of gigs set up to encourage the local indie music scene. On April 25, it’s guitar-swinging 90s-inspired group Teenage Riot (pictured) and singer-songwriter Subyub Lee. Wrapping things up on May 30 are math-folk four-piece GDJYB and indie pop band Salad Kowloon. Apr 25, 4pm; May 30, 4pm. Agnès B. Rue De Marseille, Shop G26, K11, 18 Hanoi Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui. Free.

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Gorillaz Sound System DJ Set Remi Kabaka of Gorillaz Sound System comes to town for a DJ set. GSS is a four-man audiovisual offshoot of Gorillaz themselves, so what happens when an offshoot of an offshoot comes to town? Good tunes, at any rate. Apr 30, 10pm. Zuma, 5-6/F, The Landmark, 15 Queen’s Rd. Central, 3657-6388. $380 from www.ticketflap.com; $480 at the door.

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Cliché Three Year Anniversary Since starting out three years ago, Cliché has grown from promoter to booker to record label. At the anniversary extravaganza, they’ll be celebrating with their favorite beats. On April 24, DJs Andy Hart and Alex From Tokyo (who was actually born in Paris) take to the decks at Kee Club. On April 25, the party moves to latenight favorite Oma, with 15 DJs coming in from all over Asia and Europe to lend a helping hand to the celebrations. Finally, wrapping things up on April 26 is a free-flow brunch at Vibes featuring DJ sets from the Cliché team. Apr 24, 10pm, Kee Club, 6/F, 32 Wellington St., Central, 2810-9000. Apr 25, 11pm, Oma, Lower Basement, Harilela House, 79 Wyndham St., Central, 2521-8815. Apr 26, Noon, Vibes, 5/F, The Mira Hong Kong, 118 Nathan Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2315-5999. $200 from www.ticketflap.com.

friendly—Djiboutii is everything you want in a neighborhood bar. It’s not all about the drinks, either—with an open kitchen on the side, the bar snacks smell too good to resist. Nibble on kebab skewers; naan bread dipped in baba ganoush; and the bestselling roast chicken, which is marinated for two hours and made with Lebanese herbs and secret ingredients.

Suffocation NYC-based heavy metal outfit Suffocation is doing a set, supported by Australia’s Truth Corroded and local band Dismembered. A lot of gruesome names being thrown around here... Apr 24, 8:30pm. Hidden Agenda, Unit 2A, Wing Fu Industrial Building, 15-17 Tai Yip St., Ngau Tau Kok. $300 from www.ticketflap.com; $380 at the door.

Janette Slack Janette Slack celebrates one year of her DJ nights at Fly. Come dance to her signature tunes: she throws rock, funk and swing into a big blender marked “dance music” and serves it all up with a side order of block-rockin’ beats. The gig’s theme is 1930s gangster—don’t show up in your usual lazy hipster gear, please. Unless you’re a 1930s gangster hipster, in which case: carry on. Those dressed in fedoras or trilby hats get in for free. May 2, 10pm. Fly, G/F, 24-30 Ice House St., Central, 2810-9902. $200 at the door, including two drinks and two shots. Dyro Privé Group is celebrating its eighth birthday by bringing house DJ Dyro to the latest establishment under its roster, Bungalow nightclub. He was selected as No. 27 in DJ Mag’s Top 100 last year. That’s higher than you’re ranked in anything, isn’t it? May 7, 10:30pm. Bungalow, Shop 2, G/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St., Central, 2623-7868. $350 from www.eventbrite.hk; $500 at the door.

Noughts and Exes: The Final Show Hong Kong’s indie darlings Noughts and Exes are disbanding! The indie folk-pop band originally burst on to the scene in 2007, gaining traction in 2011 with a second album “The Start of Us.” Two years later they became the first Hong Kong band to release an album through a Kickstarter campaign. Over the years, they’ve grown into one of the city’s best-loved indie bands. Sadly, they’re now saying goodbye. Luckily for fans—or maybe just to prove this isn’t a Yoko situation— they’re coming together for one last hurrah at the Vine Centre. See them now, or never. Jun 6, 8pm. Vine Centre 2, 29 Burrows St., Wan Chai, 2573-0793. $180 from www.ticketflap.com; $220 at the door.

Nightlife Events Geronimo Shot Bar Second Anniversary Party Geronimo, the bar infamous for its bell— ring it and you buy everyone in the house a round of shots—is celebrating its second anniversary in Hong Kong. Originally a longstanding shot bar in Tokyo, there are more than 40 varieties on offer. HK Magazine does not condone binge-drinking, but come on—who drinks a shot for the taste?! Apr 24-26, 8pm. Geronimo Shot Bar, 2/F, Winner Building, 27-39 D’Aguilar St., Central, 2833-9951. Price TBA. Chin Chin Bar Tequila Extravaganza Tequila doesn’t always have to be followed by regret. The Hyatt Regency’s fancy Chin Chin Bar is doing a Tequila Extravaganza throughout the month, with five specially created concoctions to get you drunk, the classy way. Try the Banarita, a jazzy take on the classic margarita—it’s infused with Amaretto for a hint of almond. Or go for the fruity Boat Rod, mixing tequila with Crème de Cassis blackcurrant liqueur, blueberries and strawberries. Through Apr 30. Chin Chin Bar, 3/F, Hyatt Regency, 18 Hanoi Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 3721-7722.

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Stone Nullah Tavern Stone Nullah Tavern introduces its unbeatable happy hour. Drinks are $1 each (!), doubling in price every 20 minutes over the course of two hours. Time to draw a graph! Mon-Fri, 5-7pm. 69 Stone Nullah Lane, Wan Chai, 3182-0128.

Happy Hours 208 Duecento Otto Two-for-one drinks and $60 deals on house red and white wines, Prosecco, San Miguel and Becks beers. $65 for Peroni draught beers. Daily, 3-6pm. 208 Hollywood Rd., Sheung Wan, 2549-0208.

Libertine For $188, you get free-flow beer, house spirits and wines and other standard drinks. That’s not all: fresh oysters are available at $12 apiece. Daily 4-8pm. 26 Aberdeen St., Central, 2858-2022. Lily and Bloom Lily and Bloom has a great happy hour deal: your first standard drink or cocktail will set you back just $20, and drinks are $45 after that. Mon-Fri, 5-8pm; Sat, 6-8pm. 6/F, LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham St., Central, 2810-6166. Lion Rock Bar 20 percent off all standard drinks. Daily, 5-8pm. 3/F, Royal Plaza Hotel, 193 Prince Edward Rd. West, Mong Kok, 2622-6167.

Alchemy Enjoy a buy-one-get-one-free deal on beers ($65), house wines (from $70) and house spirits. Mon-Sat, 3-7pm. G-LG/F, 16 Arbuthnot Rd., Central, 6821-2801. Champs Buy-one-get-one-free on all drinks. Daily, 1-5am. 209-219 Wan Chai Rd., Wan Chai, 2892-3386. FINDS Two-for-one on all standard drinks. Mon-Fri, 3-8pm. 1/F, Luxe Manor, 39 Kimberley Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2522-9318. Forte The bar’s new happy hour promotion offers three flavors of signature homemade grissini—cajun, parmesan cheese and black sesame—accompanied by selected red or white wine. The deal costs $88 per person. Daily, 5-7pm. 2/F, L’hotel élan, 38 Chong Yip St., Kwun Tong, 3968-8222. The Jockey 25 percent off drinks. Mon-Fri, 4-8pm. G/F, Wong Nai Chung Rd., Happy Valley, 3572-2266.

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Pier 7 Café & Bar $40 for all beers, house spirits and red and white wines. Daily, 6-9pm. Shop M, Roof Viewing Deck, Central Pier 7, Star Ferry, Central, 2167-8377. Room One Buy-one-get-one-free drinks. Sun-Mon, 3pm-1am. G/F, The Mira Hong Kong, 118 Nathan Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2315-5888. Sugar Snazzy eastside rooftop bar Sugar has recently launched Tiki Tuesdays, with plenty of original tiki-themed creations on offer. Hope you like rum. And hangovers. Tuesdays, 5-10pm. 32/F, East Hotel, 29 Tai Koo Shing Rd., Quarry Bay, 3968-3738. Tazmania Ballroom Two-for-one drinks and a free canapé buffet. Daily, 5-8pm. 1/F, LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham St., Central, 2801-5009. ToTT’s and Roof Terrace Buy-one-get-one-free deal on promotional cocktails, spirits, house wine and beer between 5-8pm. Daily, 5-8pm. The Excelsior Hong Kong, 281 Gloucester Rd., Causeway Bay, 2894-8888.

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Macao International Film and Video Festival 2015 The ninth edition of this annual festival puts on a show of both international and local productions, complemented by a packed schedule of workshops, talks and exhibitions. Get your tickets now for May—the month of “Macao Indies.” The lineup features 26 local filmmakers and includes short features, animations and documentaries. Look out for “The Other Half” (May 13), a story that follows Juliet as she arrives in Macau following her mother’s death to decipher a diary of clues from beyond the grave, and “Fallen” (May 12), an animation involving a time-travelling boy and his skateboard. Indie indeed. Apr 15-May 17. Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, Macau Peninsula. $60 from www.ccm.gov.mo, (+853) 2840-0555 or www.macauticket.com.

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Valkyrie Octopus Contemporary textile artist Joana Vasconcelos brings the Valkyrie Octopus to Macau: a 35-meter-long, 20-meter-high sculpture that weighs in at 1,200 kilos and took 50 experts nearly 10 months to create. Made of more than 4,000 meters of patterned fabric that encompasses traditional Portuguese crochet elements, the Valkyrie is embellished with thousands of beads and LED lights. Vasconcelos first achieved international recognition in 2005 with her sculpture The Bride, a 5-meterhigh chandelier made of tampons (!), and was then the first woman to have a solo exhibition at the Chateau de Versailles, in 2012. You go, girl. Through Oct 31. MGM Macau, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, Macau Peninsula. Free.

Live Spectacle—Naruto A fan of Japanese manga? Then a live-action version of manga sensation “Naruto” should get you all worked up. The live spectacle— based on the first 27 volumes of the popular series by Masashi Kishimoto—will focus on the first part of Naruto’s life in an acting, dance and acrobatic performance. Intricate costumes, incredible make-up and immense special effects will all help bring these characters to life. May 22, 7pm; May 23-24, 1:30pm and 7pm. Venetian Theatre, The Venetian Macao, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai. $280-880 from www.cotaiticketing.com.

Back to the Moon for Good The current exhibitions at the Macao Science Center are definitely for the big kids or lunar nerds out there. “Back to the Moon for Good” is a 30-minute show in the Planetarium, narrated by Tim Allen, that revisits the pioneering space exploration of the 60s and 70s and takes you through a successful launch, landing and travel on the moon’s surface. While you’re here, why not check out the DNA, Earth, Robotic and Fun Science galleries? Daily, 10am-6pm. Closed Weds. Macao Science Center, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Macau Peninsula. $25-80 at the door. www.msc.org.mo.

Festivals Macau Myanmar Water Festival With many Burmese living in Macau, the annual Thingyan—Myanmar’s New Year water festival—is a big event in our sister SAR. It’s a whole weekend of water-based fun culminating in the wet and wild Water Festival Carnival on April 26 (Hac Sa Park, Coloane) that includes a splashing free-forall, Chinese and Burmese music and dance performances, and a spread of southeast Asian food of course. Check the festival schedule online for more information. Apr 24-26. Hac Sa Bay Park, Coloane. Free. mmoca.massn.com; whatson.macautourism.gov.mo.

War Sum Up This contemporary opera by experimental Danish theater group Hotel Pro Forma is a reflection on the brutal nature of war that’s already been slated to perform at the cutting-edge Brooklyn Academy’s Next Wave Festival. Featuring the Grammy Awardwinning Latvian Radio Choir, the cast of 12 singers tells the story through three main characters: a soldier suffering from PTSD, the ghost of a warrior killed in battle and a spy-turned-superwoman. Expect a dark, visually stunning performance. Jun 27, 8pm. Macao Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, Macau Pensinula. $100-300 from the Macao Cultural Centre box office, (+853) 2840-0555 or www.ccm.gov.mo. NEXT WEEK Katy Perry in Macau end The queen of pop graces Macau with her presence next weekend. From humble beginnings as a gospel singer, Katy Perry hit the big time with 2008 single “I Kissed a Girl.” Since then, she’s dropped more mega hits than you can count: think “Teenage Dream,” “California Gurls” and “Roar.” It really does seem like Perry can’t possibly put a foot wrong. Except for marrying Russell Brand, of course. May 1-2, 8pm. The Venetian Macao, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai. $380-1,680 from www.hkticketing.com.

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Moomins on the Riviera

Child 44

(Finland/France) The beloved Finnish cartoon characters were brought to life in their very first animated feature fi lm in late 2014, celebrating the 100th anniversary of creator Tove Janssens’ birth. This story tells of the Moomins’ journey as they sail down to the French Riviera and the glamor and extravagance they encounter, which eventually threatens their unity as a fairytale tribe.

(USA) See review, left.

Furious 7 (USA) Will the franchise ever end? Returning with presumably even more muscles and even more muscle cars, the seventh installment in the action series takes place after 2013’s “Fast & Furious 6.” The brother of the last fi lm’s baddie (Jason Statham) emerges to take his revenge on the crew led by Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel). This is the late Paul Walker’s fi nal fi lm appearance.

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Child 44

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(USA/UK) Mystery thriller. Directed by Daniel Espinosa. Starring Tom Hardy, Noomi Rapace, Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman, Paddy Considine. Category IIB. 138 minutes. Opened Apr 16.

An English language film set in Stalinist Russia means one thing only: cheesy Russian accents all round. “Child 44” falls easily into this trap, with plenty of dasvidaniyas, nasdarovjes and trilled Rs of varying quality. But think of it this way: at least this film’s British, Swedish and French cast can all settle on a single sufficiently foreign accent that almost passes muster. You’ll have to set aside your accent worries if you want a shot at enjoying “Child 44”—but this dark, tense thriller makes up for it with moments of real excellence. It’s the final year of Stalin’s life, and Tom Hardy is Leo Demidov: a loyal instrument of the Soviet intelligence services. Leo is good at his job, which isn’t conducive to being a good man. Interrogation, torture and execution all lie easily enough on his conscience. But when Leo’s own wife Raisa (Noomi Rapace) is named as a Western spy, he’s plunged into a dilemma: denounce his wife and save his own life? Or doom himself and his family to death? You’d think that’s enough for a full film, but it’s just the first act. For at the same time, Leo’s godson is found dead by the railroad tracks in Central Moscow. The child has been mutilated, his organs removed. But as Leo’s superior Major Kuzmin (Vincent Cassel) tells him: “murder is strictly a capitalist disease.” The state rules the murder an accidental death, and the family must fall in line or risk the same fate. Then a series of children’s bodies begin showing up, and Leo finds himself honor-bound to seek out a killer in a country where we are repeatedly told: “There is no murder in paradise.” “Child 44” is a Cold War thriller seen from only one side, although in many ways it’s deeply conventional: the Russian state is presented as heartless and oppressive, and there’s no escape from its predations. A sense of fear pervades the whole film: dissent has swift, fatal consequences. Director Daniel Espinosa’s palette is all cold blues and bleak grays, punctuated again and again with steam trains hauling a cargo of misery and death across the Russian countryside. Tom Hardy and Noomi Rapace deliver strong performances as a complicated husband-and-wife pairing, although much of their conflict fades away as the pair morphs into some kind of a crime-solving duo in the final act. That shifting around is one of the major issues of “Child 44.” The film just can’t quite decide on what it wants to be: a cold war spy thriller? A political drama? A redemptive romance? A police procedural? “Child 44” squarely aims for all of the above, and gets a little too confused. I’d love to see a “The Killing”-style TV drama about the further exploits of KGB Detective Demidov, but there’s too much going on for a single film, which already clocks in at an overlong 138 minutes. The complexity of its plot means that “Child 44” sadly underuses much of its stellar cast: Gary Oldman, Joel Kinnaman and Paddy Considine all suffer from a lack of screen time, and that selfsame struggle for genre hampers its characters. But when “Child 44” does it well, it does it very well indeed. There are standout moments of tension and release, scenes which would be at home in the very best of thriller flicks. Deeply nervous buildups are offset with bursts of frantic action, and the atmosphere of oppression that Espinosa has worked so hard to build comes into its own. For all its plotting faults, “Child 44” has terrifically magnetic moments that draw you in, even if the Russian accents do their best to push you away again. Adam White

Helios

(France) In this documentary about the legendary house of Christian Dior, director Frédéric Tcheng managed to get a rare insider’s look at Raf Simons’ fi rst couture collection for the brand as artistic director—in what fashion experts are dubbing the most honest peek into the industry ever. Opens Apr 30.

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(Taiwan) Veteran director Sylvia Chang makes a comeback after a seven-year long hiatus. Focusing a lens on her hometown of Taipei, “Murmur of the Hearts” looks at three estranged members of a family and the ways they react to compassion and perhaps, reconciliation. Opens Apr 30.

(Hong Kong) This Hong Kong crime thriller stars an ensemble cast. In the good guy corner: Shawn Yue and Nick Cheung. In the opposing corner: Chang Chen as the titular baddie Helios, who helps a terrorist group forge weapons of mass destruction. And caught in the middle? Jacky Cheung, as a physics professor who’s working with two Korean weapons experts. Opens May 1.

Home (USA) Dreamworks lands with a brand new animated tale of friendship between a banished alien named Oh (Jim Parsons) and a human girl named Tip (Rihanna as a non-sexy cartoon character?), who must help him save his race before they are exterminated and planet Earth destroyed in the process. PPP

White God (Hungary) When a young girl is forced to abandon her dog in a society that deems mongrels “unfi t” to be kept, it stops at nothing to reunite with her again—even if it means banding with all the other literal underdogs of society to instigate a dangerous uprising. It’s been called a sharp parable that questions human’s authority over other animals, and an apt metaphor for politics. Dog-lovers: gear up. Opens Apr 30.

Unfi nished Business (USA) Vince Vaughn, Tom Wilkinson, and Dave Franco are business associates whose plans go awry when they arrive in Europe about to seal the contract of their lifetime—just in time for a fetish convention and a global economic conference. Sounds like “Eurotrip,” “The Hangover,” and “Horrible Bosses” all tediously rolled into one. Opens Apr 30.

Opening The Avengers: Age of Ultron (USA) Marvel fans have been frothing at the mouth waiting for the sequel to “The Avengers” since it came out in 2012. The fate of mankind is (once again) hanging by a thread, this time as Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) creates Ultron, an artifi cial intelligence which decides that the best way to bring peace to the world is to exterminate all humans. It’s up to The Avengers to join forces once more to protect our home… but not without the help of two mysterious siblings, Pietro and Wanda Maximoff. Opened Apr 23.

Coming Soon

Dior and I

Murmur of the Hearts

(South Korea) Film auteur Hong Sang-soo is known for his heavily autobiographical works, which have gained a following on the festival circuit. In this new short but sweet offering (at only 66 minutes), we follow Mori’s story: he’s a Japanese man who fl ies to Seoul to see Kwon, the Korean woman he still pines for. As Kwon returns to the city, she sorts through Mori’s letters to make sense of what has happened.

Continuing Angel Whispers (Hong Kong) This Hong Kong indie heavyweight won funding at 2014’s Asia Film Financing Forum, and is brought to the screen by actress slash- debut-director Carrie Ng Ka-lai (“Naked Killer”), this revenge-thriller follows a group of prostitutes and their landlady in Sham Shui Po who must battle a mysterious killer who has just claimed the life of one of their sworn sisters.

The Immigrant (USA) This 2013 fi lm fi nally reaches Hong Kong screens. Marion Cotillard plays Ewa Cybulski, a Polish immigrant new to 1930s New York who is tricked into working for a burlesque dancing troupe owned by one Bruno Weiss (Joaquin Phoenix). Meanwhile, she meets a dashing magician who offers to help her reunite with her sister, who is quarantined on Ellis Island. Ewa’s tale is captivating and heartbreaking all at once, while Cotillard’s performance keeps you guessing at her character’s loyalties. PPPP

Kabukicho Love Hotel (Japan) Director Ryuichi Hiroki is one of the best-known auteurs in the softcore “pink” film genre and is often praised as one of the most intelligent story-crafters in the industry. He brings us into the throes of seedy Kabukicho, Tokyo’s red-light district, where love hotel manager Toru (Shota Sometani) sees through a day and a night’s activities: watching the evening’s characters and employees sift in and out, never seeming to stay long.

The Loft (USA) James Marsden, Wentworth Miller, Karl Urban, Eric Stonestreet, and Matthias Schoenaerts. These fi ve studs decide to share a New York loft where they can bring their mistresses for secret trysts—no more of that shady hotel business. But when they find a dead woman in the house, suddenly their secrets aren’t so safe after all. Yeah, they totally deserve it.

Maps to the Stars (USA) “Body horror” legend David Cronenberg brings us this savage deconstruction of Hollywood’s messed up, perfect elite. Julianne Moore plays a fast-fading actress; Mia Wasikowska her disfi gured PA; Evan Bird is a child star looking back on the ghosts of his past; John Cusack plays his overbearing shrink father while Robert Pattinson is a limo driver with much bigger dreams. Sounds like the recipe for a deliciously poisonous drama.

Need to Know AMC Cinema, 2265-8933 www.amccinemas.com.hk Broadway Circuit, 2388-3188 www.cinema.com.hk

Golden Harvest Cinema, 2622-6688 www.goldenharvest.com

UA Cinema, 3516-8811 www.uacinemas.com.hk

MCL Cinema, 3413-6688 www.mclcinema.com

The Metroplex, 2620-2200 www.metroplex.com.hk

The Grand Cinema, 2196-8170 www.thegrandcinema. com.hk

Song One (USA) Anne Hathaway plays a struggling graduate student who learns that her brother is in a coma. In predictable indie rom-com fashion, she roams through the places in Brooklyn that he frequented and accidentally gets involved with his folk-rock idol. Whoops! It’s entirely as one-note as you’d expect. P

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

Wild Tales

(USA) The world’s favorite underwater pineapple-dweller and his geeky friends embark on another wild adventure. This time the nefarious pirate Burger Beard (Antonio Banderas) has stolen the secret Krabby Patty burger recipe. SpongeBob and his arch-nemesis Plankton must team up to get it back—on land.

(Argentina) In this anthology of madcap drama and adventure from Damián Szifron, six short stories pick apart the themes of violence and vengeance through everyday shenanigans: a conversation between strangers on a plane, a waitress who adds a “special ingredient” to a dish, a man who gets his car towed one time too many. Strap in for a funny, dark ride. PPPP

Two Thumbs Up

When Marnie Was There

(Hong Kong) “Two Thumbs Up” debuted at the Hong Kong International Film Fest this year. A team of hapless gangsters led by Lucifer (Francis Ng) dress up a minibus as a police car—and, toy guns in hand, head to the New Territories for a robbery or two. Little do they know a more murderous gang of killer police imposters is roaming the roads.

The Water Diviner (Australia/Turkey) In Russell Crowe’s directorial debut, he plays a grieving father, journeying to Turkey in the aftermath of World War I’s Gallipoli Campaign as he searches for his two lost sons, both missing in action. History factoid: the Gallipoli Campaign saw one of the most signifi cant casualties for Australian and New Zealand forces, and the day they landed on Turkish shores is known today as Anzac Day. Yep: it’s offi cially the most Aussie fi lm ever.

(Japan) Studio Ghibli’s latest anime heartbreaker is the second feature by its new resident director Hiromasa Yonebayashi (“The Secret World of Arrietty”). Based on Joan G. Robinson’s novel, it’s a sleepy story of a peculiar friendship between the withdrawn Anna and the lovely, unjudgemental Marnie—a blonde girl whom only Anna can see.

Wolf Totem (China/France) In this cautionary tale about rapid modernization, a young student is sent to Inner Mongolia during the height of the Cultural Revolution. He ends up adopting a wolf cub—and unknowingly wreaking havoc across the land. Directed by Oscar award-winning Jean-Jacques Annaud (“Seven Years in Tibet”): it’s brimming with captivating cinematography, heart-stopping action and tension and a memorably epic title theme. PPPP

Special Screenings

Xavier Dolan—Impossible Love: The Selfi e Generation Following on from last year’s release of “Tom at the Farm” by Xavier Dolan, Broadway Cinematheque is hosting a set of six fi lms, spotlighting works by the young CanadianFrench director. Films include: “Mommy,” (Apr 30) a story of a single mother and her 15-year-old ADHD son; “Heartbeats,” (May 2), about two close friends who fall for the same boy; and “Laurence Anyways” (May 8), a poignant tale about the testing relationship between Laurence, who has decided to transition into a woman, and his girlfriend Fred. Apr 30-May 15. Broadway Cinematheque and Palace IFC. $85-90.

Duran Duran: Unstaged (UK) David Lynch and Duran Duran: what an apt pairing of weird and awesome. Lynch was at the helm of the band’s 2010 concert in LA, superimposing super-Lynchian images across the stage. Now you’ll get to see a brand new 112-minute cut of the gig, starring the original band members as well as guest performers such as Kelis and Gerard Way (My Chemical Romance). May 2, 3:30pm. The Sky, 1/F, Olympian City 2, 18 Hoi Ting Rd., West Kowloon, 2359-3166. $80 from www.ghticket.com.

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TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): I usually have no objection to your devoted concern (I won’t use the phrase “manic obsession”) with security and comfort. But there are rare phases in every Taurus’s life cycle when ironclad stability becomes a liability. Cruising along in a smooth groove threatens to devolve into clunking along in a gutless rut. Now is such a phase. As of this moment, it is healthy for you to seek out splashes of unpredictability. Wisdom is most likely to grow from uncertainty. Joy will emerge from an eagerness to treasure the unknown. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 20): There may be a flood-like event that will wash away worn-out stuff you don’t need any more. There might be an earthquake-type phenomenon that only you can feel, and it might demolish one of your rotten obstacles. There could be a lucky accident that will knock you off the wrong course (which you might have thought was the right course). All in all, I suspect it will be a very successful week for benevolent forces beyond your control. How much skill do you have in the holy art of surrender? CANCER (Jun 21-Jul 22): What is your biggest excuse? Or rather, what is your THICKEST, SICKEST, MOST DEBILITATING EXCUSE? We all have one: a reason we tell ourselves about why it’s difficult to live up to our potential; a presumed barrier that we regard as so deeply rooted that we will never be able to break its spell on us. Maybe it’s a traumatic memory. Maybe it’s a physical imperfection or a chronic fear. In accordance with the current astrological omens, Cancerian, you’d be wise to do an audit and reassessment of your own LAMEST EXCUSE. I suspect you now have insight about it that you’ve never had before. I also think you have more power than usual to at least partially dismantle it. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): If you were a supporting character in a popular TV drama, the producers would be cooking up a spin-off show with you in a starring role. If you were in an indie rock band, you’d be ready to move from performing at 300-seat venues to clubs with an audience capacity of 2,000. If you have always been just an average egocentric romantic like the rest of us, you might be on the verge of becoming a legend in your own mind—in which case it would be time to start selling T-shirts, mugs, and calendars with your image on them. And even if you are none of the above, Leo, I suspect you’re ready to rise to the next level. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Free at last! Free at last! Thanks to the Lord of the Universe or the Flying Spaghetti Monster or a burst of crazy good luck, you are free at last! You are free from the burden that made you say things you didn’t mean! You are free from the seductive temptation to rent, lease, or even sell your soul! Best of all, you are free from the mean little voice in your head—you know, the superstitious perfectionist that whispers weird advice based on fearful delusions! So now what will you do, my dear? You have escaped from the cramped, constricted conditions. Maybe you can escape to wide-open spaces that will unleash the hidden powers of your imagination. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 22): “To me, there is no greater act of courage than being the one who kisses first,” says Libra actress and activist Janeane Garofalo. I can think of other ways to measure bravery, but for your immediate future, her definition will serve just fine. Your ultimate test will be to freely give your tenderness and compassion and empathy—without any preconditions or expectations. For the sake of your own integrity and mental health, be steadfast in your intention to always strike the first blow for peace, love, and understanding. SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): It will soon be that time when you are halfway between your last birthday and your next birthday. I invite you to make this a special occasion. Maybe you can call it your anti-birthday or unbirthday. How to celebrate? Here are some ideas: 1. Imagine who you would be if you were the opposite of yourself. 2. Write a list of all the qualities you don’t possess and the things you don’t need and the life you don’t want to live. 3. Try to see the world through the eyes of people

who are unlike you. 4. Extend a warm welcome to the shadowy, unripe, marginal parts of your psyche that you have a hard time accepting, let alone loving. 5. Any other ways you can think of to celebrate your anti-birthday? SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): As I climb the first hill along my regular hike, both sides of the path are dominated by a plant with glossy, three-lobed leaves. They’re so exuberant and cheerful, I’m tempted to caress them, even rub my face in their bright greenery. But I refrain, because they are poison oak. One touch would cause my skin to break out in an inflamed rash that would last for days. I encourage you, too, to forgo contact with any influence in your own sphere that is metaphorically equivalent to the alluring leaves of the poison oak. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Today the French Capricorn painter Henri Matisse (1869-1954) is regarded as a foremost pioneer of modern art. Some critics say his innovative influence on painting nearly matched Picasso’s. But during the first part of the 20th century, his work often provoked controversy. When a few of his paintings appeared at a major exhibition in Chicago, for example, local art students were shocked by what they called its freakishness. They held a mock trial, convicted Matisse of artistic crimes, and burned his painting “Blue Nude” in effigy. I don’t expect that you will face reactions quite as extreme as that in the coming weeks, Capricorn. But it will make sense to express yourself with such forceful creativity and originality that you risk inciting strong responses. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Leonardo da Vinci had skills in many fields, ranging from botany to engineering to cartography, but he is best known as a painter. And yet in his 67 years on the planet, he finished fewer than 40 paintings. He worked at a very gradual pace. The “Mona Lisa” took him 14 years! That’s the kind of deliberate approach I’d like to see you experiment with in the coming weeks, Aquarius. Just for a while, see what it’s like to turn down your levels of speed and intensity. Have you heard of the Slow Food Movement? Have you read Carl Honoré’s book “In Praise of Slowness?” Do you know about Slow Travel, Slow Media, and Slow Fashion? PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Modern movies don’t scrimp on the use of the f-bomb. Actors in “The Wolf of Wall Street” spat it out 569 times. The word-that-rhymes-with-cluck was heard 326 times in “End of Watch,” while “Brooklyn’s Finest” racked up 270 and “This Is the End” erupted with an even 200. But this colorful word hasn’t always been so prominent a feature. Before 1967, no actor had ever uttered it on-screen. That year, Marianne Faithfull let it fly in the film “I’ll Never Forget What’s’isname.” In the coming weeks, Pisces, I invite you to break a taboo that’s maybe not as monumental as Faithfull’s quantum leap, but still fabulously fun and energizing. Be a liberator! End the repression! Release the blocked vitality! ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): If you’re stumped about what present to give someone for a special occasion, you might buy him or her a gift card. It’s a piece of plastic that can be used as cash to buy stuff at a store. The problem is, a lot of people neglect to redeem their gift cards. They leave them in drawers and forget about them. Financial experts say there are currently billions of dollars going to waste on unredeemed gift cards. This is your metaphor of the moment, Aries. Are there any resources you’re not using? Any advantages you’re not capitalizing on? Any assets you’re ignoring? If so, fix the problem.

Homework: Find out what you’ve been hiding from yourself — but be kind about it. Testify at FreeWillAstrology.com.

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HOME / EVERYTHING ELSE SAVAGE LOVE Dan Savage I’m an American woman living abroad and have started a relationship with a wonderful man from a Middle Eastern country. We are having a great time exploring what is a foreign country for both of us. The looming issue is sex, of course. He is a moderate Muslim, but he grew up in a strict conservative family and country. He’s 25 and has never even held hands with a woman. He is excited to change this now that he has broken away from his family. I have had many partners, both men and women, and am quite sexually experienced. I am curious about what to do when the time comes. Do you have advice on how to best go about taking a man’s virginity? I want to avoid as much insecurity on his part as I can. – Going To Be His First Be gentle, GTBHF. Also, make it clear beforehand that you’re his girlfriend and not his counselor or spiritual adviser. If he’s still struggling with the sex-negative, woman-phobic zap that his upbringing (and a medieval version of his faith) put on his head, he needs to work through that crap before he gets naked with you. He may have some sort of post-climax meltdown or crisis—like the ones so many repressed gay dudes have the first time they have sex with a man—and you’ll be kind and understanding, of course, but you won’t allow him to lay responsibility for the choice he made on you. As for the sex itself… Take the pressure off him by letting him know that this—his first time, your first time together— is about pleasure and connection, not about performance and mastery. Let him know that you don’t expect him to know what he’s doing at every moment, that a little fumbling and adjusting are normal even with more experienced folks, and that you’re both allowed to stop the action, talk about whatever’s going on, and then start again. And finally, GTBHF, let him know that you’re going to take the lead and reassure him that there’s nothing emasculating about being with—and being led by—a sexually empowered woman. Quite the opposite: A truly masculine straight man isn’t afraid of a woman who knows what she’s doing and what she wants. I am a 37-year-old man, and I sometimes get unbidden erections in public. They aren’t glaringly obvious unless maybe I’m wearing a swimsuit at the pool, but of course, regardless of the situation, I feel like everyone can see it. I’ve heard people say it’s rude or could even be perceived as predatory to sport a visible woody under your clothes in public. There are countless websites devoted to shaming men with boners in public, and that doesn’t help the situation. Despite being mortified, deep down I want to believe that it should be okay to go about my business as long as I’m not being creepy. Is it okay to just go about my business until my hard-on subsides? – Bummed Over Normal Erotic Raisings The only people who’ll notice (or linger over) your unbidden erections are the ones staring at your crotch—and they’re the creeps, BONER, not you. So go about your business… unless you’re at the pool, in which case find an open poolside lounger and lie on your stomach until the crisis passes. I have an open FWB thing going with a guy. He is my primary sex partner. We recently stopped using condoms when we’re together because we both passed STI tests several months ago and neither of us has been with anyone else since. But we are both free to have sex with other people, and it’s bound to happen sooner or later. If we always use condoms with the other people, is it safe for us to continue having condom-free sex with each other? – What’s The Risk

Condoms—when used consistently and correctly— greatly reduce your risk of acquiring a sexually transmitted infection. They provide excellent protection against HIV infection, gonorrhea, and chlamydia (diseases spread by genital secretions); they’re slightly less effective at protecting you against herpes, HPV, and syphilis (diseases spread by skin-to-skin contact). The condom-free sex you’re currently having with your fuck buddy can be regarded as risk-free because you’ve both been tested, you’re both STI-free, and you’re both not having sex with other people. But some risk will creep into your condom-free sex after you start having sex with other people, WTR—even if you’re using condoms. Your risk of getting an STI will be much, much lower if you use condoms— consistently and correctly—with those other partners, but sex with other partners will introduce some risk. I’m in a BDSM-centered relationship with my Master/boyfriend and wear his collar. We have a tumultuous relationship and argue often. The center of these arguments seems to be that I see myself as a strong female and in control of many aspects of my life, and he’d rather have me just go along with whatever he says. I like some BDSM play in the bedroom, but he wants me to be submissive to him 24/7. I’ve wanted breast augmentation for many years. He joined me at the first consult and was talking about the smallest implants possible. I have a small chest, and he is attracted to small chests, but I knew I wanted something more substantial—especially since I am paying for it and it’s my body. I ended up going bigger than what he wanted without telling him, and he’s expressed anger about what I did to “his body” (he believes he owns my body) without his consent. I couldn’t be happier with my boobs. He hates them. Now I just don’t know about my boyfriend. I love him, but I feel like he can’t remove himself from decisions I make for myself. – Tits In Trouble Your Master/boyfriend wants a slave/girlfriend—he wants (and seems to think he’s in) a total power exchange relationship. But you want a guy who’s your equal out of the bedroom (and can’t dictate implant sizes to you because it’s not “his body,” it’s yours) and a fun BDSM play-partner/Master in the bedroom. You two need to have an out-of-role conversation/renegotiation about your interests in kink, and your limits and his expectations—and if you can’t get on the same page (if he can’t dial it way back), you’ll have to end things. I agreed with most of your response to ADULT, the woman whose boyfriend has a thing for diapers. She said she didn’t enjoy diaper play but mentioned that she got wet wearing a diaper. You wrote: “Something about being put in a diaper turns you on.” I have to disagree. I just finished a great book called “Come as You Are” by Emily Nagoski, and she cites some compelling science in support of the idea that what our genitals do is NOT always indicative of what we find sexually appealing. It’s called “arousal nonconcordance.” Nagoski uses the example of a college boy who witnessed a rape: he was physically aroused by what he saw but emotionally disgusted. In the case of ADULT, it may be important to understand that just because your genitals are responsive, that doesn’t mean that you are “into it” on some level. – Longtime Reader And Fan Thanks for writing, LRAF—and I’m going to pick up Emily Nagoski’s book! On the Lovecast, it’s Dan vs. Cheryl Strayed in Advice Clash of the Titans: savagelovecast.com.

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- With sales experience in beauty salon

Marketing Planner

- Study in Journalism, no experience, Reporter experience is preferable

Beauty Consultant

- With Beauty knowledge and sales capability - Good commission and benefits

Beautician

- At least 2 years or above experience • Bar Manager

• Assistant Restaurant Manager

• Bartender/Barmaid

• Pastry Chef

• Supervisor

• Chef de Partie

• Captain

• Demi Chef de Partie

• Host / Hostess

• Senior Cook / Cook

• Waiter / Waitress

• Dishwasher / Cleaner

Beautician Trainee

- No experience, diligent, provide job training

Receptionist / Customer Service

*All above positions must fluent in English & Cantonese

We offer annual leave, bonus, a good working environment with advancement opportunities. *5 days leave per month, work 9 hours a day Interested parties, please call: 5680 3382 for an interview. (Location: Central • Causeway Bay • Tsim Sha Tsui)

HIRING NOW A new and expanding group is hiring for the following positions in Aberdeen:

Head Chef Sous Chef Chef de Partie Commi Chef Cleaner

Phonics Teacher

All interested parties please contact kitchenjobshk@gmail.com with resume and salary expectation. A well-established Tai Po English Bar invites qualified and enthusiastic candidates to join us:

Fill that vacancy. To advertise, please contact Lamy Lam on 2534 9560

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Power Elite English Learning Centre is an established English Learning Centre in Homantin providing a wide range of English courses from phonics, spelling, reading, grammar and writing for children aged 2.5 – 13 years old. We are seeking experienced applicants to join our team of passionate and well-qualified educators who care for effective, quality English learning.

1. Waiter / Waitress (Full Time / Part Time) Income: 10K up (Full Time) / up to $60 per hour (Part Time)

2. Bartender (Full Time)

Monthly income up to 14K

Applicants apply for the positions 1 & 2 must be fluent in spoken English. All above positions offered (except part-time): Paid Annual Leave, Staff Discount, Monthly Incentive, Discretionary Bonus, Career Opportunities, In-house Training Program etc. Interested candidates please send your full resume and expected salary to info@kingsbelly.com or by fax at 2663-3307 All information collected are for recruitment purposes only.

Responsibilities: 1. Conduct interactive and interesting Phonics classes for kindergarten and primary school children 2. Assess and report children’s progress on a regular basis 3. Handle parents’ enquiries Requirements: 1. Degree holder in English, Linguistics or Education 2. Familiar with Jolly Phonics/ Letterland/ RWI 3. Lively, enthusiastic, patient, responsible and interact well with children 4. Minimum 2 years experience in teaching phonics 5. Willing to work on Saturdays 6. Immediate availability preferred

Writing Teacher

Responsibilities: 1. Develop teaching materials for Writing courses 2. Conduct interactive and creative Writing classes for primary and secondary school students 3. Prepare, mark homework and assessment reports 4. Assess and report children’s progress on a regular basis 5. Handle parents’ enquiries Requirements: 1. Degree holder in English, Linguistics or Education 2. Familiar with IGCSE, GCE, IB and AP syllabus 3. Proficient in grammar knowledge and writing styles 4. Ability to track the progress of individual students and set improvement targets 5. Responsible, organised, patient, cheerful and interact well with children 6. Minimum 2 years experience in teaching writing 7. Willing to work on Saturdays 8. Immediate availability preferred Please send in your application with a full CV stating your expected salary to cherie@powerelite.com.hk HK MAGAZINE FRIDAY, April 24, 2015 41

First Person After eight years, Tam Yiu-chung has stepped down as chairman of the pro-Beijing Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong. The member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference tells Isabelle Hon about his challenging childhood, his path to politics, and why he would never want to be Chief Executive. I was born and raised in Hong Kong. My father was a seaman who was rarely at home. I am the eldest brother among four siblings. I got used to being the leader. The seven people in our family lived in a subdivided unit of around 100 square feet in Sham Shui Po. There were four other families packed in the same unit. Your neighbors next door could hear you. We had to share a kitchen and toilets. Living there, we learned to be really good at time management. People would knock on the door when you spent too much time in the toilet. The biggest pain was there wasn’t enough water. Before the Dong River started supplying water to Hong Kong, the water was cut off if there was no rain. The water supply came for one hour every four days. Sometimes we had to take basins to other districts to collect water. We didn’t have much entertainment in childhood. Most of the time we stayed at home. Having a bicycle was a privilege. Before I could graduate [from secondary school], I dropped out to work at a department store. I was doing shop window displays. I was young and willing to learn. I studied English and graphic design after work. I joined the Department Store Workers Association and later became vice-president. Then I joined the Federation of Trade Unions. I was responsible for cultural and recreation activities. Cheung Ming-man only became well known after he won our singing contest. At 32, I was a representative for the Labour Advisory Board. I was young and energetic— seniors kept pushing me up. I then left the department store at 1979 to concentrate on fighting for worker’s rights. A group of people including Szeto Wah and I represented the employee side of the LAB, while Henry Tang represented the employers. 1985 was the turning point of my life. I joined the Basic Law Drafting Committee and the Legislative Council. It was a great opportunity to work with committee members from the mainland. They were all important figures including government officials, scholars and specialists.

People always say “One Country, Two Systems.” Some don’t notice that the starting point should be “One Country.” If there is no “One Country,” there’s no “Two Systems.” We have to protect the integrity of China, banning foreign political parties from making issues within the territory, and cutting contact between them and Hong Kong. Therefore we need to carry out Article 23 [of the Basic Law]. It says “Hong Kong shall enact laws on its own to prohibit any act of treason, secession, sedition, subversion against the Central People’s Government…” There’s a “shall” in the sentence, so that’s a thing we should do.

“ If

there is no ‘One Country,’ there’s no ‘Two Systems’.”

In fact, there was a similar article in the [pre-1997] Hong Kong Law, but at that time Hong Kong still belonged to the Queen. After the Handover, we should update the law to close the loophole. People know I am rational, practical and take my job seriously. If I criticize someone, people really take it as a serious matter. I asked Donald Tsang to increase the “fruit money” [old age allowance] when it was around $700. At first he said “OK” but it had to be means-tested beforehand. I criticized him for “turning back the clock,” and he changed his mind. But I have never thought of being Chief Executive. On a committee what you have to do is watch the government and point out if they have done anything wrong. As a Chief Executive you need to lead the whole of Hong Kong, which requires lots of abilities. I don’t think I am capable of this. I married at 25. But I rarely spend time with my wife. Besides the daily six to seven hours of sleep, I spend all my time at work. My wife never complains. She doesn’t have to work so she learns piano, draws and plays with our grandson. For me there is no difference between weekdays and weekends. I can only rest and spend time with my family during longer holidays. I enjoy swimming and badminton. Nowadays since I’m getting old, I’ve started to do tai chi. I am already 65. I will step down from the presidency of the DAB this month. It’s time to give opportunities to the young. I am still a member of the Legislative Council until next year. Let’s see what happens after that.

I picked up Putonghua from those meetings. Photo: Kirk Kenny

42 HK MAGAZINE

FRIDAY, april 24, 2015

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