Changi Class Magazine–May 2009

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PERFORMING ARTS

A NIGHT AT THE THEATER Bringing the House Down The Singapore Arts Festival is back and better than ever

Cultural Revolution 5 artistic traditions you shouldn’t miss when in Asia

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Performing Arts May 2009 02 PRE-FLIGHT How to plan for attending arts events while on holiday.

04 TRENDSPOTTING Summer arts events around the world.

06 STOPOVER ARTISTIC REVELRY ON THE COVER: Cover Model: Silvia G. from Diva Models Art Direction: Johnny Tan Fashion Stylist: Adrian Seah Photography: Cedric Lim, Hanchew Studio Makeup & Grooming: Ginger Lynette Hair: Kenneth Ong Digital Imaging: Nazri, Hanchew Studio Outfit: Toga dress, Lanvin (not available at the airport) Headband $19 from Tie Rack, Terminal 2 Gloves $12.99 from Accessorize, Terminal 3 Bangles $20 each from Bijoux Terner, Terminal 2

We give you the lowdown on the Singapore Arts Festival.

08 TAKE OFF LEADING MAN Ethan Hawke proves he’s more than just a movie star.

10 ON THE GO ASIA ON STAGE Take a break from the beach and head for the theater.

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16 A NIGHT AT THE THEATER We show you how to make a stunning entrance.

20 ARRIVE: NANJING SEEING DOUBLE Discover this former imperial capital’s past and present.

26 THE CHANGI EXPERIENCE Shopping tips, where to eat, and what you can do to relax at Changi.

32 SPOTLIGHT Lufthansa introduces its online services for fuss-free travel.

34 FLY RIGHT Don’t miss out on the Changi Sale, GST absorbed shopping and the latest scoop on Craig David’s recent visit to Singapore.

36 AIRPORT MAPS 40 30,000 FEET THANKS FOR THE MEMORY Delia Hannah talks cats.

Special thanks to Raffles Hotel Singapore for the use of their premises

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LIVE IT UP! How to pre-book your shows with ease and arrive in style.

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Want to find out more about the shows the West End has to offer?

You can browse the selection, book your tickets and even read interviews with the stars in the Official London Theatre Guide (www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk).

Alternatively, you can also reserve your seats through Concierge Desk at www.conciergedesk.co.uk.

Pull up at the show in style with the London Limo Service. Tel: +44 (20) 7274-7149 or visit www.limoreservation.co.uk for more information.

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Looking to take in world-class operas and ballets in the City of Lights?

Online concierge service Paris Webservices (www.pariswebservices.com), an official partner of the famous Opéra de Paris, can help you book tickets to the best performances along with a host of other services.

Enjoy star treatment and arrive at the opera in a luxury ride with Chauffeur Services Paris. Tel: +33 (1) 8040-0086, or visit www.csparis.com for more information.

Get an authentic taste of Japan by catching a traditional noh, bunraku or kabuki show the next time you touch down in Tokyo. You can purchase tickets in advance on the National Theater of Japan website (www.ntj.jac.go.jp).

Book a limo and be dropped off at the theater doorstep with 24 Limousine World Connection Inc. Tel: +81 (3) 3719-3320 or visit www.24-limo.com for information.

Enjoy the best that Broadway has to offer by booking your tickets at the official Broadway website (www.ilovenytheater.com). You can also get your entire itinerary planned at online concierge inSight NYC (www.insight-nyc.com).

Cruise to the theater in a stretch limo with New York Limousine Service Tel: +1 (718) 229-8555, or visit www.newyorklimo.com for more information.

ARRIVE IN STYLE Dress codes tend to vary at art venues around the world, ranging from casual (jeans and sneakers, even shorts) to full evening wear and haute couture. While rules are more relaxed than they used to be, we think that it’s probably worthwhile to dress up a bit—after all, you’ve shelled out good money for the show, so you may as well dress the part!

PLAY BY THE RULES There is a general code of conduct to keep to when at the theater anywhere in the world. Punctuality is a must, as is turning off your cellphone. Discussing the performance as it unfolds is not ideal. If you are taking children along, do explain to them the importance of staying quiet during the show. Also, if there is an urgent call to be answered, do step outside.

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STATE OF THE ART

PRETTY FLY WORKOUT Have you ever returned from a Cirque du Soleil performance thinking, “I wish I could move like that?˝ Well, Cirque du Soleil has teamed up with Reebok to launch the Jukari Fit to Fly exercise program for women. Making use of a trapeze-like piece of equipment called a FlySet, it gives users the sensation of flying as they go through cardio, strength, balance and core training. The program is set to launch in 12 cities around the world: Hong Kong, Mexico City, Madrid, London, Krakow, Munich, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Montreal and Los Angeles. If you ask us, this beats running on a treadmill any day. For more information, visit www.reebok.com

SHE’S THE MAN

GETTING THE PICTURE With Helen Mirren (The Queen) and Dominic Cooper (The History Boys, Mamma Mia!) playing the lead roles and Nicholas Hytner (The Madness of King George, The History Boys) directing, the National Theatre’s production of Phèdre looks set to be one of London’s hottest plays this summer. Scheduled to run from June 4-August 2, tickets for this French classical tragedy about a queen’s dark obsession with her stepson have already sold out. However, there’s hope yet for theatergoers hoping to catch the play. The National Theatre, in an effort to bring the stage to a wider audience, will be screening the play live on June 25 in some 50 cinemas across the United Kingdom and over 100 venues around the world. There are also plans to screen three more plays in the National Theatre Live season.

Visit www.nationaltheatre.org.uk for more information.

Photo: Charlotte MacMillan

Fans of jazz chanteuse Laura Fygi take note: The Dutch singer will be making her acting debut in the musical Victor/Victoria here in Singapore. Staged by local company Zebra Crossing Productions, the musical is based on the award-winning 1982 film of the same name about a struggling singer who becomes the toast of the town as a female impersonator in an upscale nightclub. Drama ensues when a mobster falls for her and she is forced to choose between love and her passion.

The musical is scheduled to play at the Esplanade from November 10-29. Visit www.zebracrossing.com.sg or www.sistic.com.sg for more information.

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PERFORMING ARTS CALENDAR

TRAVEL BEATS >>>>

Edinburgh Fringe Festival August 7-31 Edinburgh, Scotland You can’t talk about arts festivals without acknowledging The Fringe. Last year, it hosted 2,088 shows (of which 350 were free) in 247 venues. As the biggest arts festival in the world, it plays host to both established acts and newcomers, and is often the place to catch British comedy’s newest talents.

Blog and be a pilot AirAsia is offering 10 people the chance to fly a plane. All you have to do is submit a blog entry with the header “So You Wanna Be a Pilot,”explaining why you deserve to fly.

The competition is open to applicants aged 18-28 and will run through May 15. For more information, visit blog.airasia.com

North Sea Jazz Festival July 10-12 Rotterdam, the Netherlands This world-famous event has been declared Europe’s best jazz festival several times over and for good reason too. At North Sea Jazz, you’ll find a lineup offering everything from traditional jazz variants to musical genres like blues, gospel and Latin. Apart from concerts, there are also events for children, jazz clinics and workshops.

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Put your vacation home to good use

Just for Laughs Festival July 16-26 Montreal, Canada The largest comedy festival in the world, Just for Laughs shows how comedy can be elevated to an art form. You won’t just find a bunch of people telling jokes on stage; acts range from street to acrobatic and pantomime performances, and you can always bet on seeing some of the biggest names in comedy—this year, headliners include John Cleese, Russell Peters and Bill Cosby.

Do you have a vacation home that’s empty most of the time? How about donating a couple of days in it to charity? Vacation Homes for Charity (www.vacationhomesforcharity.org) is hoping to give away 1,000 nights to charities looking for high-end auction items. How does this work?

Let them know how many days you would like to donate, the retail value of the donation and how much you would like to cover cleaning and other expenses and they will match your donation with a suitable charity.

THE REAL DEAL >>>> AIRLINE BARGAINS

HOTEL DEALS

Traveling from Singapore to Paris? From now till next month, book your air ticket online via Air France’s website and receive a free one-day Park Hopper ticket for Disneyland® Park and Walt Disney® Studios Park. The ticket is valid for one visit through June 30. Terms and conditions apply. For more information, visit www.airfrance.sg

Ho Chi Minh’s legendary Caravelle Hotel turns 50 this year and is offering a 50% discount on room rates to travelers who book online at the hotel’s website from May 1-31 to commemorate this.

Stays must be completed by December 31. For more information, visit www.caravellehotel.com

Are you a KrisFlyer member? From now through June 30, you automatically qualify for a free upgrade to destinations within the Singapore Airlines network when you accumulate at least 25,000 special upgrade points. These points are awarded in addition to KrisFlyer miles whenever you fly Singapore Airlines. For more information, visit www.singaporeair.com

Under its Raffles Business Package, business travelers staying at Raffles Hotel can enjoy services and amenities such as complimentary broadband wireless Internet access, daily buffet breakfasts at the Tiffin Room, a welcome Singapore Sling cocktail upon arrival (in-suite), 24-hour Raffles Butler service, S$500 worth of shopping vouchers and more. For more information, call (65) 6412-1244 or email roomreservation@raffles.com 05

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Artistic Revelry The Singapore Arts Festival is back. Changi Class gives you the lowdown on its hottest programs. Text by Lisa-Ann Lee Started in 1977, the Singapore Arts Festival has been growing from strength to strength, and despite the gloom brought about by the current downturn, festival organizers are not letting it put a dampener on this year’s proceedings. Taking place from May 15–June 14, this year’s festival line-up, comprising 26 core productions and more than 400 free outreach performances, could be one of the best in its 32-year history.

DANCE Spanning a wide spectrum of genres, from classical ballet to avant garde performances, this year’s dance lineup will see performances

by Sweden’s Cullberg Ballet and France’s Compagnie 111 among others. Contemporary dance enthusiasts should not miss H3 (May 19-20). Directed by hotshot Brazilian choreographer Bruno Beltrao and performed

by Grupo de Rua de Niterói, H3 is an explosive performance that fuses contemporary dance with hip hop to challenge preconceived notions of street music and dance. There’s also a workshop and jam session (May 17) for those interested in learning more about the techniques behind the performance.

However, if you are more of the classical persuasion, then the Finnish National Ballet’s performance of Anna Karenina (May 29-30) might be just up your alley. This tale of forbidden love and winner of the Benois de la Danse Award for Choreography in 2005 was choreographed by Alexei Ratmansky, artistic director of the world-famous Bolshoi Ballet.

A stirring tour-de-force, this lush performance is likely to leave more than a few members of the audience teary-eyed.

Jeremy Monteiro & the T’ang Quartet

MUSIC On the music front, there is no lack of marquee names. There’s Grammy Award-winning musician Arnie Roth, who is in town to conduct the already sold-out Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy concerts, legendary violist Yuri Bashmet, who will be performing with the Moscow Soloists in two concerts on June

12 and 13. Grammy award winners aside, look out also for Mercury award-winning pianist Joanna MacGregor and her radical take on Bach and Shostakovich as well as her transcriptions of Piazzolla tangos. And if you like jazz, don’t miss Jeremy Monteiro and the T’ang Quartet’s first ever collaboration (May 29-30). The "King of Singapore Swing" and critically acclaimed string quartet will be joined by Grammy award winners Randy Brecker and Ernie Watts on the trumpet and saxophone respectively.

Photo: Lesley-Leslie-Spinks

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Festival chat with Arnie Roth, the conductor of Distant Worlds: Music from FINAL FANTASY Apart from introducing new audiences to orchestral performances, how else has video game music helped to change pre-conceived notions about what constitutes high and mass culture?

Certainly the tremendous improvements in the audio storage and playback capacity that videogames can utilize has brought a great amount and variety of musical styles and compositions that one can now use in scoring for videogames. One can hear full symphony scores, break new artists or bands, showcase specific styles and show tremendous variations on the many musical themes. The music budgets for videogames rivals and often

actually exceeds the budgets afforded for full movie scores. And in this difficult economic climate that we have in the world today, it is the videogame industry that has proven to be the most profitable.

You were here for the 2007 arts festival as well.

What can concert goers expect this time round?

I am very excited to be back at the beautiful Esplanade in Singapore as the site for the Asian premiere of this concert tour. We are particularly happy to have Nobuo Uematsu, who has written the vast majority of the most beloved FINAL FANTASY themes and scores on hand with us in Singapore. The repertoire features the most popular scores of the series, and we are including several wonderful vocal soloists in several pieces, as well as a solo guitarist performing with us on two works.

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FUN FOR THE FAMILY Held in conjunction with the festival is Family Funfest (May 29-31), a three-day carnival located in Toa Payoh HDB Hub. Look out for Hodman Dodmanott and Sally Forth, two blissfully oblivious travelers from the “proud country of Oblivia,” as they wander around the carnival ground trying to make sense of their surroundings and entertaining passers-by with their observations.

And if you think your hairdo needs an update, check out Sienta La Cabeza, the hit artistic hairdressing show from Barcelona that’s taken various European festivals by storm. Just follow the zany hairstyles and pulsating music to find these funky hairstylists.

Another major highlight is The Big Game, an interactive performance and play space where children can participate as pieces in a gigantic board game.

For the complete festival lineup, visit 2009.singaporeartsfest.com.

One-Winged Angel is a big fan favourite. Are there any songs you like in particular, yourself?

That’s certainly one of my favorites as well!

And I must say that I have several songs that I especially love performing in these concerts, including the supremely beautiful Aerith’s Theme and the exciting Don’t Be Afraid.

Distant Worlds: Music from FINAL FANTASY

Photo: 2002-2009 Square Enix Co Ltd

Music aside, the festival will also see world renowned theater director Suzuki Tadashi making his Singapore debut with the Greek tragedy Electra (June 6-7). Performed by the Suzuki Company of Toga, this play, which is set in a mental asylum, is a study of madness and violence. Theater goers will be able to attend a post-show dialogue with Suzuki on June 6.

Another show making its Singapore debut—and Asian premiere—is Muziektheater Transparent and Collegium Vocale Gent’s production of RUHE (May 26-29). Hollywood may have given us a spate of movies centered around the Second World War recently but this performance, based on interviews with Nazi collaborators, is likely to stay with audiences as it demonstrates how ordinary citizens can easily become instruments of evil.

But if all this talk of madness and guilt is too much for you, how about participating in a considerably more light-hearted affair? In Etiquette by Rotozaza (May 16-June 13), you and another person will be the stars of this two-person, half-hour play set in a public café (in this case Dôme Marina Square). You’ll be fed lines via headphones and experience what it means to speak without planning or censoring what you say.

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Leading Man Hollywood actor Ethan Hawke proves he’s more than a movie star.

Text by Baey Shi Chen

Ethan Hawke created a stir in the Singapore theater scene in late March when he jetted into town as part of the stellar ensemble cast of Sam Mendes’ The Winter’s Tale by William Shakespeare. An initiative of The Bridge Project, a trans-Atlantic venture formed between Mendes, London’s The Old Vic theatre and New York’s Brooklyn Academy of Music, the production was a massive coup for the Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT).

Hawke certainly did not disappoint.

As resident rogue Autolycus, he performed to rave reviews and delighted the audience. However, having made his name in the early '90s as one of Hollywood’s most promising actors, Hawke’s nonchalant boyish charm has long been familiar to fans of his bigscreen work.

Ethan Green Hawke was born in 1970 and aspired to be a writer. However, he caught the acting bug while studying at the Hun School of Princeton, making his stage debut at

13 in George Bernard Shaw’s Saint Joan.

He later landed his first feature role in the movie Explorers in 1985 opposite the late River Phoenix, but his breakthrough role came after he acted alongside Robin Williams in the 1989 classic Dead Poets Society. After that, it was a meteoric rise to the A-list for Hawke, and his starring role in the Generation X drama Reality Bites (1994) as tortured slacker

Troy Dyer cemented his reputation as one of the actors to watch in Tinseltown.

He followed his success with a string of defining hits in the 90s, such as the wistful romance Before Sunrise (1995), sci-fi thriller Gattaca (1997), Great Expectations (1998) and Snow Falling on Cedars (1999).

As Hawke evolved in his craft, he also began to take on grittier roles in more challenging movies. He received a Screen Actors Guild and Academy Award nomination for his supporting role in Training Day (2001) and acted in political crime thriller Lord of War (2005) and Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead (2007). He also made his directorial debut with Chelsea Walls in 2001.

Ever the versatile talent, Hawke also put his acting skills to the test on the stage, treading the boards in several heavyweight productions. He has appeared in Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull and The Cherry Orchard, and he received a Tony Award nomination in 2006 for his role as anarchist Mikhail Bakunin in Tom Stoppard’s The Coast of Utopia. He also directed two-act play Things We Want in 2007.

Ethan is a pro and he was very relaxed and nice to work with. He was extremely helpful with my PR enquiries and even offered to give a talk to some students the day after the premiere.

– Charlotte Nors, Singapore Repertory Theatre

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In addition to acting and directing, Hawke, who is related to the playwright Tennessee Williams, has also published two novels, The Hottest State (1996) and Ash Wednesday (2002).

With such formidable credentials, you might be forgiven for thinking that Hawke would be another aloof movie star. However, according to Charlotte Nors, Executive and Marketing Director of the Singapore Repertory Theatre, Hawke was nothing but pleasant and obliging during his visit to Singapore. Said Nors, “Ethan is a pro and he was very relaxed and nice to work with. He was extremely helpful with my PR enquiries and even offered to give a talk to some students the day after the premiere.”

Hawke also showed an interest in the Singapore arts scene. Nors says, “We had a nice conversation about how this production is a milestone for SRT and for Singapore. We wanted audiences to experience what has been the most outstanding theater production in the world this year. He appreciated our efforts in making this a very memorable stop on their tour.”

She adds, “In fact, the actors and the production team had a blast and want to come back again. They were all very happy that audiences here were warm, receptive and engaged by their performance.”

THE BRIDGE PROJECT >>>> A unique three-year trans-Atlantic venture uniting three powerhouses of the theater world, The Bridge Project was launched last year to bring a series of literary classics to international audiences. Helmed by Sam Mendes, acclaimed director of Oscar-winning movies American Beauty (1999) and Revolutionary Road (2008), the partnership is made up of New York’s Brooklyn Academy of Music, London’s Old Vic Theater and Neal Street Productions. With a unique cast made up of leading lights from both America and Britain, this project is ambitious, to say the least.

Although there was a setback in the first year when Stephen Dillane, who was supposed to

The group kicked off 2009 with an international tour of The Winter’s Tale and Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece, The Cherry Orchard.

The former, starring theater veteran Simon Russell Beale and Hollywood star Ethan Hawke, recently made its only Asian pit stop in Singapore and received enthusiastic reviews.

The company will also make stopovers in New Zealand, Spain and Germany on its tour around the globe before returning to London’s Old Vic in May.

star in the Shakespearean double bill of Hamlet and The Tempest, pulled out due to personal reasons, the project is now back on track.

A further pairing of plays is yet to be confirmed for next year, but given the scale and quality of the performances so far, they will be eagerly anticipated.

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Asia on Stage Take a break from the beach and head for the theater.

Changi Class takes a closer look at traditional Asian performing arts.

Text by Theresa Tarpey

BALINESE DANCE In Brief: Dating back seven centuries, Balinese dance reflects the cultural and religious influences of India and Java. With their origins in Hinduism, the dances are ceremonial in nature and are often performed at temple festivals.

They can be categorized into three types: wali (sacred), bebali (ceremonial) and balibalihan (secular). A characteristic of Balinese dance are highly-expressive facial and bodily movements, which mirror the rhythm of the gamelan ensembles which accompany them.

Do: Learn the Balinese arts, especially dance. Unlike other cultures, where learning traditional dance was often restricted to royalty, Balinese dance is meant for the people. As a highlight for travelers, many hotels and resorts now offer lessons in dance and other Balinese rituals. Among them are the Nikko Bali Resort & Spa or the Matahari Beach Resort & Spa, where you’ll have no trouble finding a class to suit your needs.

Guests often get to dress the part, donning traditional garb—sarong, batik, headdress and sash—which helps them get in the spirit of the dances.

Matahari Beach Resort & Spa, Jalan Raya Seririt-Gilimanuk, Ds. Pemuteran, Kec. Gerokgak, Kab. Buleleng, 81155, Bali, Indonesia.

Tel: +62 (362) 92312/93435 Nikko Bali Resort & Spa, P.O. Box 18 Nusa Dua, Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, 80363, Bali, Indonesia. Tel: +62 (361) 773-377

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See: In more touristy areas like Ubud, dances are performed nearly every evening and are presented with tourist audiences (and attention spans) in mind—short and sweet. The ancient dances of isolated Tenganan village, on the other hand, are anything but touristy, but also quite difficult to catch because of tourist restrictions in place to protect cultural traditions. When in doubt, seek out the local temples. Chances are that there will be a festival going on during your stay.

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INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE In Brief: This is a relatively-new term, used (incorrectly) by the former British colonial authorities to refer to any and all dances from the Indian sub-continent. It includes eight classical dances from various regions of India: Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniaattam, Sattriya, Kathakali and Kathak. The dances have their origins in the Hindu musical-theater style, Natyasastra, which dates back to 400 BC and can be further classified under three categories: Agama Nartanam (the oldest dance form used for ceremonial rituals), Carnatakam (used for royal court performances), and Darbari Aattam (used to educate people about religion, culture and morals). One attribute shared by all classical dances is the use of mudra or hand gestures, which are used by performers to tell a story and to convey concepts such as nature, weather and emotions. Themes

are usually drawn from Hindu mythology and folklore as well as from everyday life.

See: Cultural mecca Mumbai is the best place to catch a classical Indian dance performance. The National Center for the Performing Arts holds regular recitals, as does the Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan (International Cultural Organization), Tejpal Auditorium and Shanmukhananda Hall. As always, festivals are a great time for dance.

A good online source of information has been compiled by the Indian Heritage Organization (www.indian-heritage.org/ dance/festivls.html). Another region worthy of mention when it comes to Indian classical music is Bangalore. Performances can be found year-round, especially during the festivals of Ramanavami (April) and Ganesha Chaturthi (August/September).

Do: As with many traditional art forms, training in classical Indian dance can take years.

However, there are countless schools in every Indian city offering quick courses for tourists.

The real challenge here is to find a place that suits your needs. It would be wise to ask your travel agent or concierge for help in selecting a reputable school and course.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan Kulapati (International Cultural Organization), K M Munshi Marg, Chowpatty, Mumbai 400007, India.

Tel: +91 (23) 698-085 National Center for the Performing Arts, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021, India.

Tel: +91 (22) 2283-3737 Shanmukhananda Hall, New #292 Scheme No. 6, Comrade Harbanslal Marg, Sion, Mumbai 400022, India. Tel: +91 (22) 2407-8888/2408-1019 Tejpal Auditorium, August Kranti, Tejpal Road, Nana Chowk, Grant Rd, Mumbai 400007, India.

Tel: +91 (22) 2380-2679

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BEIJING OPERA In Brief: Culled from a combination of ancient performance art forms from seven centuries, Beijing opera is known for its heavy symbolic style with rigid stage conventions and fixed character types. Depicting famous historical tales and legends with an emphasis on pantomime, it is traditionally performed on a square platform, with the action as well as musicians visible from at least three sides. In line with the highly symbolic nature of Beijing Opera, this art form utilizes very few props and tends to indicate actions and objects through stage conventions.

See: The Liyuan Theatre is a renowned venue in Beijing for Chinese opera. The repertoire is carefully selected and two shows run each evening. View the shows at old-fashioned square tables while enjoying delicious snacks and Chinese tea. Also, as face-painting in Chinese opera is an art unto itself, you are also allowed to enter the dressing rooms backstage to observe the actors and actresses prepare for their performance.

Another famous venue is the Zhengyici Theatre, built more than 300 years ago. It is one of the few ancient, wood-structured theaters that remain well-preserved in China, and the only one left in Beijing. Two programs are staged every evening.

Do: Like any art form, Beijing Opera takes years to master. However you can get a good introduction to it at the International Center for Beijing Opera, where short-term training courses are held to raise cultural awareness on the art form. Alternatively, if you are on a short visit to the capital, you can sign up for a one day Beijing Cultural Awareness tour with local travel agencies for a brief immersion into the world of opera.

International Center for Beijing Opera www.beijingopera.info

Zhengyici Theatre, Qianmen, 220 Xiheyan Jie, Beijing, China.

Tel: +86 (10) 8315-1649

Photo: Tong Lam

Liyuan Theatre, 1/F Qianmen Hotel, 175 Yongan Road, Xuan Wu District, Beijing, China.

Tel: +86 (10) 6301-6688

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JAPANESE NOH THEATER In Brief: A traditional and highly stylized art form that has various popular, folk and aristocratic origins, noh, together with other dramatic forms such as nabuki and butoh, has been a hallmark of classical Japanese theater tradition since the 14th century.

Consisting of acting, music and choral chanting, noh is unique in that actors and musicians never rehearse together, and the pace of each performance is determined by the interactions of all the performers. Embodying the Japanese spiritual philosophy of transience, these parameters ensure a unique dynamic in each performance.

See: Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto are some of the best locales in Japan to catch traditional Japanese theater performances. If you’re in Tokyo, head to the National Noh Theater (www.ntj.jac.go.jp). The Kongo Noh Theater in Kyoto (located west of Kyoto Imperial palace) is another established venue for noh (www.kongou-net.com).

If you are interested in other Japanese theater forms, the National Bunraku Theater

in Osaka holds bunraku (storytelling and puppetry) performances throughout the year and the handsomely restored Osaka Shochiku-za Theater is the best place to catch kabuki plays.

Do: The best place to learn about noh theater is in Japan. Supported by The Nippon Foundation (www.nippon-foundation.or.jp), the Kobe Citizen's Cultural Promotion Foundation has attempted to revive an interest in the art form by offering free classes to young people and other people interested in the arts of noh and the more light-hearted kyogen. In addition to making it more accessible to the younger generation, the group also holds seminars and courses to understand the underlying concepts of noh theater and its cultural background and significance. Students will also learn more about the sets, costumes, elaborate movements and performance techniques associated with the art form.

Traditional performance arts courses for children are also available in Tokyo in various locations. A joint initiative by the Tokyo

Metropolitan Government, Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture, Japan Council of Performers’ Organizations, students from elementary to high school will be taught by professional noh artists on how to perform classical Japanese dance and koto (traditional Japanese instrument) music. For more information, visit the Tokyo Culture Creation Project website at www.bh-project.jp Kongo Noh Theater, Karasuma-dori Ichijo-sagaru Kimikyo-ku Kyoto, Japan.

Tel: +81 (75) 441 7222 National Noh Theater, 4-18-1 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 151-0051.

Tel: +81 (3) 3423 1331 The Nippon Foundation, 1-2-2 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

Tel: +81 (3) 6229 5111 “Traditional Performing Arts for Kids”, Division Office for Performing Arts Promotion, Japan Council of Performers’ Organizations, 2F Geino-Kadensha, 6-12-30 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan 160-8374.

Tel: +81 (3) 5909 3060

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HATS OFF Sequin dress, Philosophy by Alberta Ferretti (not available at airport) Fedora and bangles, Accessorize, $46.64 and $26.07 respectively, Terminal 3 Wedges, Pedro, $55.14, Terminal 3

A Night at the Theater

Part of the fun of going to the theater is dressing up for it—we show you how to make a stunning entrance.

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GREEK GODDESS Toga dress, Bottega Veneta (not available at airport) Bangles, Chomel, from $12.15 to $17.76, Terminal 1, Terminals 2 and 3 (public) Ankle boots, Pedro, $92.52, Terminal 3

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STRIKE A POSE Dress, Prada, (not available at airport) Necklace, The Link (not available at airport) Handbag, Salvatore Ferragamo, Luxury Fashion, $570, Terminals 2 and 3 Bangles, Bijoux Terner, $20 each, Terminals 1 and 2 Heels, Prada (not available at airport)

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VISION IN WHITE Corset, La Perla, $1,617.78, Terminal 3 White pants, Hugo Women (not available at airport) Pearl necklace, Chomel, $176.65, Terminal 1, Terminals 2 and 3 (public) Handbag, Chloe, Luxury Fashion, $3,120, Terminals 2 and 3

*All items, if available at Changi Airport Transit Malls, are stated accordingly. Prices are in SGD and exclude GST. All information is correct at time of printing.

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SEEING DOUBLE

Photo: Khalid Al-Issa

Past and present come together in Nanjing, a former imperial capital buzzing with activity. Text by Pauline D. Loh

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Nanjing Campus Peking Opera Festival

Photo: YueYam Ma

Qinghuai River at night

A city where historical landmarks rub shoulders with traditional dining icons and bargain-filled shopping malls. A city where you won’t know where to begin. Perhaps we should start at the beginning.

A TUMULTUOUS HISTORY

Sun Yat Sen mausoleum

Nanjing—the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties—was the seat of fledgling democracy in China. Here, the first fortified defense was built in 400 BC. It was also here that the father of modern China, Sun Yat-sen, declared the birth of a new republic.

The city came into the political limelight as a capital during the Three Kingdoms period and nurtured the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty.

It was also the base for the notorious Taiping Rebellion. In 1842, this was also where the Chinese ceded Hong Kong to the British with the signing of the Treaty of Nanking. Almost a century later, the city was the site of tragedy when the Japanese carried out a massacre during World War II.

With such color in its past, the capital of Jiangsu province is relatively low-key these days, as it quietly takes its place among China’s first-tier cities such as Shanghai and Beijing.That said there is still plenty to see and do.

GLIMPSES OF THE PAST Start with a stroll along the Qin Huai River, a 100-kilometer stretch of water that borders the southwest of the city. Here, poets and princes lauded the ancient beauties of Nanjing and celebrated romance with literary elegance.

Nanjing courtesans enchanted noblemen and merchants, selling their songs, dances and charms along the lantern-lit river. This waterway has been the inspiration for countless ditties and ballads.

Also along the Qin Huai is Nanjing’s Confucius temple or Fuzimiao. Pay your respects to the sage before shopping for souvenirs and stopping for a snack or two.

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Boats at Qinhuai river

The temple was first built during the Song Dynasty in 1034 and has suffered significant damage and has been reconstructed. During the Japanese Occupation, it was razed and almost completely destroyed.

In 1984, it was finally rebuilt by the local government. The new structure was influenced

by Ming and Qing architectural styles. The complex now includes the Jiangnan Examination Hall (Jiangnan Gongyuan) and the Imperial Academy of Learning (Xue Gong).

The complex houses one of the largest statues of Confucius, along with eight white marble depictions of his disciples.

When you’re done, shop till you drop at the souvenir and snack shops, and have a taste of Nanjing, where the cuisine is a burst of myriad flavors, at the restaurants and cafés which are conveniently located nearby.

Ancient-dockyard of Nanjing

Mausoleum, the tomb of the first Ming emperor Zhu Yuanzhang and what the locals say is the best Buddhist temple in the world, the 1,500 year-old Linggu Temple.

Zijinshan’s plum tree blossoms are a sight to behold in spring, and the International Plum Blossom Festival takes place here each year.

To the west, southeast from the railway

Nanjing Greenland Financial Center

NATURAL WONDERS It was no accident that Nanjing was the capital of choice for ancient strategists. Its geographical position offers an excellent vantage point from which to view the surrounding area.

On Purple Gold Mountain or Zijinshan, China’s first observatory still stands. The Zijinshan Observatory and planetarium still attracts scientists from all over the vast country.

Around Zijinshan are many of Nanjing’s major attractions, including the Sun Yat-sen 22

station is Xuanwu Lake, another ancient playground of decadent nobles, but more recently known as the naval training institution for the Qing imperial navy. Its military counterpart is the Xuanwu Academy in Kunming, along the banks of Green Lake in the city center.

These days, the city is a glittering sea of skyscrapers, luxury hotels, shopping malls and supermarkets.

CITY COOL

Despite its rich history, Nanjing is not a city buried in its past. Since China opened up in the 1980s, the city has developed rapidly. It soon raced ahead as a digital and electronicgoods manufacturing center.

If you can hunt one down, a fitting souvenir from this era is the Little Panda transistor radio. For many older Chinese, this was their first link to the outside world.

These days, the city is a glittering sea of skyscrapers, luxury hotels, shopping malls and supermarkets.

Transport is convenient, with a new metro system supported by taxis and buses, which include special tourist lines. Some English is spoken, as the city hosts a large expatriate population, but it is still better to have your destination addresses written down in Chinese to avoid misunderstandings and delays.

So what are you waiting for? Visit this vibrant city today.

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DINING & SHOPPING TIPS Street food

WHAT TO BUY Rain-flower stones (Yuhua shi) Pretty polished pebbles that are beautifully marbled. They are cool additions to a home fountain or fish tank and are treasured for their natural patterns.

Cloud brocade This is silk brocade featuring traditional caiyun or colorful cloud patterns. Brocade was worn only by emperors and the aristocracy.

These days, brocade products run the gamut from clothes, cushions, quilt covers, runners and even wine coolers.

Rosewood carvings Nanjing sculptors are famous for their fine carvings of animals, flowers and Chinese mythical figures.

Yuhua tea (Yuhua cha) One of the top 10 teas of China. It is a green tea that is very fragrant and contains natural anti-oxidants. The name comes from Yuhua Tai–Rain Flower Terrace, which commemorates the patriotic soldier.

Jinling gold leaf

WHERE TO EAT Kuiguangge Teahouse An old Qingzhen or Muslim teahouse. Great place to sample “imperial exam” snacks and various Chinese teas. Situated along Fuzimiao Street.

Lao Zhengxing Also along the bank of the Qin Huai River. This is a renowned establishment featuring local cuisine, with a focus on dishes from Zhejiang province.

Liu Feng Ju This restaurant has humble origins as a snack stall serving beancurd. It is still at its original location at Gongyuan Street but is now a bustling eatery serving spring-onion pancakes and beancurd. They make a great way to start the day.

Nanjing delicacies

The gold leaf produced in Nanjing is less than 1/10 micron thick and has a long history dating back to 420 AD. The traditional production technique used here has been passed down since the Yuan Dynasty. There is a wide range of gilded products that you can take home, ranging from bookmarks to statues.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION WHERE TO STAY Holiday Inn Aqua City Hotel 1 Jiankang Road, Nanjing 210008 Tel: +86 (25) 8223 3888 Fax: +86 (25) 8223 3666 www.ichotelsgroup.com The homely environment of the hotel entwined with all the facilities and services of a deluxe hotel will make your stay at Holiday Inn Aqua City Hotel Nanjing, China a comfortable one.

Sheraton Nanjing Kingsley Hotel and Towers 169 Hanzhong Road, Nanjing 210029 Tel: +86 (25) 8666 8888 www.starwoodhotels.com This international five-star hotel is situated on the bank of the river Yanjing. It’s located very near to Nanjing’s shopping malls and business centers attracting both leisure travelers and business guests alike.

VISAS Foreigners traveling to China should enter with an L-visa (valid for up to one month). L-visa

holders can stay in China within the valid staying period specified on their visas. Those who wish to extend their stay should re-apply for another visa from the Exit and Entry Administration Division of Public Security Bureau. For more information visit http://english.nanjing.gov.cn WHEN TO GO Avoid Nanjing in the summer, when the mercury can hit as high as 40˚C. Spring and autumn are best periods to visit when the mean average hovers around 15˚C. The rainy season is in June and July, and snow often falls in mid-winter and January, temperatures can plummet to as low as -7˚C. GETTING AROUND The city boasts an efficient network of public transportation, which mainly consists of bus, taxi and metro systems. As for the railway system, the Shanghai-Nanjing and Nanjing-Wuhu Trunk Railways meet in Nanjing, which has become an important hub of railways linking north, east and central China.

Photo: Christopher Leung

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thechangiexperience: dining

Entertain your taste buds with these dishes— you’ll wish you had time to try them all!

GELÁRE CAFÉ Terminal 3 Geláre waffles are freshly baked on the spot and topped with either maple syrup or chocolate sauce and fresh cream. For those with a sweet tooth, the waffles taste even better topped with a scoop of Geláre ice cream—made with natural ingredients that create a rich, dense and smooth result guaranteed to bring a smile to all ice cream lovers!

If you feel sinful about the whole affair, try Geláre’s 97% fat free yoghurts.

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SPORTS BAR Terminal 2 Soak in the atmosphere at the Sports Bar, and indulge in moreish snacks and a Singapore Sling while your favorite team battles it out on screen. During half-time, calm your nerves while you listen to some cool tunes from the live band performing every night.

Imperial Fried Rice

Chilli Soft-shell Crab

THE PASTA SHOP

CHEN FU JI NOODLE HOUSE

Terminal 3 Public, 3-Top Just as its name suggests, The Pasta Shop is where pasta lovers will head to when they crave freshly cooked, delicious and good quality pasta at affordable prices.

The menu runs the whole gamut of freshly made Japanese pasta set to tantalize your taste buds. This includes the distinctive TPS wafu cream sauce, cold pasta with home-made wasabi sauce, and not to mention their delicious teppan pasta, unique to The Pasta Shop.

Other exciting items on the menu to choose from are paper-thin crust pizzas topped with fresh ingredients, juicy burgers, spicy Japanese curry rice and tempting desserts.

Terminal 2 A must-try here is Chen Fu Ji’s Imperial Golden Fried Rice, which has made headlines in Singapore’s newspapers and was lauded on TV programs in Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Japan and even Australia.

Culinary excellence is evident in each of the dishes, with no MSG, artificial coloring, frozen or processed food used. The typical restaurant’s “mass cooking” method is also strictly forbidden.

Pork Chop Soup Noodles

XIN WANG HONG KONG CAFÉ Stewed Beef Brisket Noodle

IMPERIAL TREASURE Terminal 1 Public Imperial Treasure serves exquisite and authentic regional cuisine including Cantonese, Teochew and Shanghainese choices. With the open-kitchen concept, travelers can watch the chefs make traditional Chinese la mian noodles which they are famous for.

Singapore Sling

Terminal 3 Public, 3-Top With a large selection of Hong Kong signature street dishes, Macau specialties and Shanghainese home recipes, Xin Wang Hong Kong Café offers travelers and locals all-time favorites with a twist of local flavor.

Popular picks such as the Hong Kong Bo Lo Buns (Pineapple Buns), BBQ Eel Hot Pot Congee, and desserts like Steamed Papaya with Almond Cream and Special Mango Snow Ice are top favourites.

Outlets featured in this article are located at Changi Airport Transit Malls unless otherwise stated. Prices are in SGD and exclude GST.

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Timeless Classics Like Mozart’s symphonies, these accessories will never go out of style.

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1 Time is luxury. Clock, $1,550, Tiffany & Co., T2 2 Go for gold. Wallet, $650, Prada, T2 3 First blush: YSL Rouge Lipstick, $39.20, Perfumes & Cosmetics by

Nuance-Watson, T1, T2 and T3 4 Make a break from convention. Ring, $119.62, Denni, T2 5 What’s the key to a woman’s heart? Key pendant $1,450 and

6 The heady scent of youth: Flora by Gucci, $96, Perfumes &

Cosmetics by Nuance-Watson, T1, T2 and T3 (public & transit) [Singapore Changi Airport is the first airport in Asia Pacific to launch Flora by Gucci.]

7 Understated elegance: Pearl necklace, $129.90, Chomel, T1

(transit), T2 and T3 (public) 8 Create a bold statement. Guess watch, $270, DFS Watches, T2

necklace $390, Tiffany & Co., T2

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1 Tie me up, tie me down: Salvatore Ferragamo Leather Bracelet,

$262, Luxury Fashion, T2 and T3 2 Dressing up is a cinch: Leather belt, $68.22, Pedro, T3 3 With this Porsche Design Leather Pen Holder Case, you’ll never

have to look far for a pen, $245.33, Luxury Fashion, T2 and T3 4 Scrawl your name with confidence. Fountain pen, $2,018.60,

Montblanc, T1, T2 and T3 5 Don’t lose track of time: Guess watch, $287.85, DFS Watches, T2 6 Add some star studded glamor to your evening soirée. Porsche

Design cuff links, $635.51, Luxury Fashion, T2 7 A sexy classic for a very sensual man. Tom Ford perfume, $76,

Perfumes & Cosmetics by Nuance-Watson, T1, T2 and T3 8 Have your martinis shaken or stirred whenever and wherever

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Prices are in SGD and exclude GST. All information is correct at time of printing.

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thechangiexperience: relax

Enjoy the Experience

While away the hours with some good music, entertainment and hands on art.

O’LEARYS SPORTSBAR AND GRILL Terminal 2 O’Learys Sportsbar and Grill is a Boston-themed sports bar restaurant renowned for its friendly service and good food.

Besides being able to get stuck into some exhilarating sports entertainment, you can also enjoy live music—daily, except on Sundays, from 7-10pm—which will transport you away from the stresses of travel.

HARRY’S BAR

HI-D LOUNGE

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Popular watering hole Harry’s Bar offers travelers good times around the clock. Relax to some live music entertainment with one man band V. Mogan playing hits by James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd, Neil Young and many more (Mondays to Fridays from 6-9pm).

Be entertained in high definition resolution on the latest HD TVs. Travelers can surf the Internet or check their emails before they catch their flights at the Free Internet Corners.

WOODBLOCK RUB Terminals 2, 3 and Terminal 3 Public Be introduced to the traditional art of woodblock rub and have fun at the same time. A popular medium of art in Singapore during the 1950s and 1960s, the carvings are done by local artist Justin Lee and inspired by popular culture in Singapore.

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Travel with Ease Lufthansa’s home print boarding pass service is now available at Changi Airport.

Lufthansa’s online services, offered since April 16 2009, help to speed up your journey towards a fuss-free trip beginning with quick and easy online booking, check-in and finally take-off!

You can now access these services from your own PC, at home or in the office. Just log on to www.lufthansa.com and you’re ready for take-off in these three easy steps:

follow a few simple and easy steps. You will immediately receive your electronic ticket (etix®) in your personal email account.

Book online — Various attractive fares are available at www.lufthansa.com. All you need to do is to select your desired destination and

Ready for take-off at the airport — Cut the queue and proceed directly to the special Lufthansa Baggage Drop Off Counter at Row 2 to have

Check-in online — Check in online from the comfort of your own home and save valuable time. Choose your preferred seats as early as 23 hours before departure and print out your online boarding pass at home or at work.

your home printed boarding pass verified and stamped. Show your passport and you can simply drop off your bags at the counter. Within a few moments you’ll be ready to proceed directly to the gate and on to the plane.

With Lufthansa, travel just got easier!

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Changi Airport—The Best Place to Shop in Singapore Continue to win by joining in the Changi Sale Fever from May 29 to June 30 2009. Spend a minimum of $80 in a single receipt in Terminals 1, 2, 3 and The Budget Terminal Transit Malls to participate in the sure-win Jackpot Bonanza.

You'll stand to win prizes worth $1.5million, including Changi Airport vouchers, cool gadgets and exclusive premiums. *Increase your chances when you spend more and receive an additional chance if you pay by VISA! Look out for Changi Sale event areas at:

At Singapore Changi Airport, you’ll find no shortage of shopping deals and retail promotions designed to help you get more value for your dollar. In our recently concluded Beat the Recession promotion, we gave away $700,000 worth of Changi Airport vouchers to travelers who participated in our sure-win game in the Transit Malls of Terminals 1, 2 and 3.

Terminal 1 - Nexus Lounge Terminal 2 - Next to Luxury Fashion Terminal 3 - In front of Immigration *Terms & Conditions apply

SOUL SUPERSTAR In town as part of his Greatest Hits tour, Craig David was every inch the superstar as he breezed onto the stage, setting off a flashbulb frenzy among the teeming crowd that had gathered at the departure transit area in Terminal 2. Radiating cool in mirrored shades and a leather jacket-andripped jeans combo, David had the attention of every female fan in the audience as he chatted with the emcee about how he dealt with jetlag (“I make sure to check the GMT of the place I will be visiting next and whenever possible, tune my body and sleeping time to be as close to the next country I will be going to.”) and how much he appreciated “the little gestures and hospitality” he received whenever he performed in Asia.

We also got him to talk about one of his biggest passions— soccer. Asked who he would have playing for England if he were the national coach, he quipped, “I can’t tell you the entire team but I’ll tell you my top five English players Steven

Gerrad, Wayne Rooney, Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand and young Aaron Lennon.”

And with Southampton, his favorite team facing relegation in the English Premier League, we asked him what he would do if he had to choose between watching them play and performing at the Grammy Awards. His response?

“Grammys. This is an easy choice, but only because if I was performing at the Grammys, and up for a Grammy, I would have to perform at the Grammys for my legion of fans. They (the Southampton fans) would understand.” Craig David is one of the many international stars who have graced Changi Airport’s Meet the Celebrities Program, created to give travelers the best and most memorable airport experience.

Free yourself from GST at T3 Public Area You Shop We Absorb Drop by our participating retail outlets and start shopping today!

B2 Mall @ T3, Basement 2 Candy Empire CHNG Kee’s Spice of Life Eu Yan Sang Helen House of FengShui inner labels Mini Bits Mini Toons San Shu Gong Sportslink Sunglass Hut Swatch Watsons Personal Care Store Departure Hall, Level 2 Chocolat Factory Perfumes & Cosmetics by Nuance-Watson The Cocoa Trees 3-Top, Level 3 Blush!

Chomel Harnn & Thann HARRIS Bookstore iemon+paris Kidztime!

Outdoors Periwinkle Samsonite Tango Mango The Gift Shop The Wellness Store

THE ULTIMATE RACING SENSATION Release your inner speed demon in our life-sized simulators (public area only) and computer consoles (transit areas) during The Ultimate Racing Sensation. Transit passengers can bring home souvenir snapshots taken against a thematic racing background and take part in a lucky draw.

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When: Now till May 7 Where: T3 Check-in Row 11

When: May 8-24 Where: T1 Nexus Lounge T2 Main Event Area T3 Crossroads (next to Play Area) BT Departure Lounge

Dates stated above are subject to change.

Travel Happy with VISA! VISA cardholders: This one's for you! Swing by the event area at Terminal 3 (In front of Immigration) to win Changi Airport shopping vouchers and get a complimentary photo of yourself snapped. From now till May 15 2009.

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Changi Airport Directory & Services

Better Shopping, Better Value Get the best deals in town when you shop at Changi

2x The Price Difference Refund!

TIPS FOR A SMOOTH ARRIVAL

TRAVEL INFO & SERVICES MEDICAL SERVICES Terminal 1: Transit Mall Terminal 2: Transit Mall & Public Area Terminal 3: Transit Mall & Public Area For more information, you can call: Terminal 1: 6543-1113 Operates from 8am to 2am daily Terminal 2: Transit Mall, 6546-3815 Operates from 8am to 2am daily Terminal 3: Transit Mall, 6241-8333 Operates from 8am to 2am daily Terminal 2: Public Area, 6543-1118 Operates from 8:30am to 5:30pm daily Terminal 3: B2 Mall @ T3, 6543-8818 Operates 24 hrs daily In case of emergency, call Raffles Medical Group Emergency Hotline at 6543-2223.

PHARMACIES Terminal 1, Transit Mall Terminal 2, Transit Mall & Public Area

HOTEL RESERVATIONS Our 24-hour Hotel Reservations counters can help you get a room in your preferred hotel downtown. Payment for first night is required upon confirmation.

Terminal 1: 6542-6966 Terminal 2: 6545-0318 Terminal 3: 6542-0442

GOODS & SERVICES TAX (GST) REFUND As a tourist or visitor, you can enjoy GST refunds on goods purchased.

Here’s how you do it: • When shopping: Spend S$100 at any shop that displays the ‘Tax Free Shopping or Premier Tax Free’ logos; then obtain a Global Refund Cheque, Premier Tax Free Voucher or GST Claim Form from the shop.

• At customs: For bulky items, please present your goods to Customs staff at the Departure Hall prior to checking in. For hand carried goods, please present the goods at the Tax Office, Transit Mall after departure immigration. Goods must be accompanied by either GST Claim Forms, Global Refund Cheques or Premier Tax Free Vouchers, receipts and passport.

• Collecting your refund: Your refund can be in cash, cheque, credited to your credit card or as a Changi Shopping Voucher. Please note that a

handling fee will be deducted from the GST amount.

- Global Refund Tel: 6225-6238 (Terminals 1 & 2) - Global Refund Tel: 6241-2539 (Terminal 3) - Premier Tax Free Tel: 6293-3811 (Terminals 1 & 2) - Premier Tax Free Tel: 6542-6187 (Terminal 3)

INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE Our friendly Customer Service Officers at the Information Counters and our group of Changi Senior Ambassadors and Changi Youth Ambassadors are at your service.

Feel free to approach them should you require assistance.

• Via internet: Log on to changiairport.com • Via TV Teletext

CHECK FLIGHT SCHEDULE • By phone: 24-hour voice-activated toll-free line 1800 542-4422 • Via your PDA: Sign up for a free AvantGo account, install the software and download flight information up to seven days in advance.

• Via Wireless Application (WAP) enabled mobile phone: Retrieve and review real-time flight information at wap.changiairport.com.sg

LOST & FOUND Approach our Customer Service Officers if you’ve lost/found something.

To make a report for items misplaced: Within Terminal 1: 1800 542-9727 Within Terminal 2: 1800 542-9792 Within Terminal 3: 6307-8555 In cases where items are left on the plane, please contact the airline directly for assistance.

LEFT BAGGAGE COUNTERS Terminals 1, 2 & 3 Transit Mall & Public Area Have your baggage taken care of with this payable 24-hour service.

SINGAPORE VISITORS CENTRE Terminals 1, 2 & 3 Public Area Ask the friendly Customer Service Officers for tips on exploring Singapore.

FREE SINGAPORE TOUR Terminals 2 & 3 Transit Mall Sign up for a free city tour if you have five hours or more in transit at Changi.

GETTING TO THE CITY • Airport Shuttle Service Terminals 1, 2 & 3, Arrival Hall Takes you to any hotel (except hotels on Sentosa Island and Changi Village) • Car Rental Terminal 1, Arrival Hall Avis: 6545-0800 Terminal 2, Arrival Hall Avis: 6542-8855 Hertz: 6542-5300 Terminal 3, Arrival Hall Avis: 6447-9011 Hertz: 6446-7211 • Taxi/Cab Terminals 1, 2 & 3, Arrival Hall Electronic Road Pricing and midnight surcharges apply whenever applicable.

• Public Buses Terminals 1, 2 & 3, Basement.

• Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) MRT stations at Terminals 2 & 3.

The train takes you to the city in under 30 mins.

• Limousine & Large Taxi Service Limousine Service Counter at the Terminals 1, 2 & 3, Arrival Hall.

Enjoy Singapore in style with a ride on the Mercedes, London or Chrysler 300C taxi.

For large groups, journey comfortably with the spacious 7-seater MPV.

BAGGAGE CLAIM Flight Information screens list baggage claim belt for each flight. Free trolleys are available near all baggage claim belts. Should you find your baggage missing or damaged, please proceed to the respective airline’s ‘Lost & Found’ counter.

CLEARING CUSTOMS Proceed to the Green Channel if you do not have any controlled, prohibited or restricted items, or taxable/dutiable items exceeding your GST relief/duty-free concession.

If in doubt, go through the Red Channel.

CUSTOMS TAX PAYMENT KIOSK On arrival, you can make a selfdeclaration on your taxable items, duty and GST payments through the Customs

Tax Payment Kiosk. Simply key in the relevant information and the taxes due will be calculated. Please retain the receipt issued by the kiosk for checks when you exit the arrival lounge.

PASSENGER MEETING SERVICES Terminals 1, 2 & 3, Public Area Use our Passenger Meeting Services to meet and escort VIPs, guests and friends through normal clearance on your behalf.

For more information, please call: Terminal 1: 6546-8168 Terminal 2: 6542-2848 Terminal 3: 6247-5477

EARLY OR OFF-AIRPORT CHECK-IN Check-in via phone, fax or online. Collect your boarding pass and deposit your luggage at the check-in counter only one hour before departure. Contact your airline for information. Check-in Early: During peak travelling periods and for international flights, check-in at least three hours prior to your flight departure time. Please refer to flight information screens in Departure Hall (Level 2) for check-in rows.

Get 2x the price difference if your purchase is priced lower at comparable outlets downtown.* Simply produce the receipt within 30 days from your date of purchase at Changi, provide shop staff with the store’s name downtown and its location for verification, and get 2x the price difference refunded. *Please check with the respective outlets for the list of comparable outlets

100% Money Back Guarantee!

Return your purchase for a refund/exchange within 30 days if you’re not completely satisfied. No questions asked.

Duty-Free Shopping Duty-free allowance for each arriving passenger aged 18 and above is 1 liter of liquor, 1 liter of wine and 1 liter of beer if they have traveled to any country other than Malaysia and have been out of Singapore at least 48 hours.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS Terminals 1, 2 & 3, Arrival Hall Our 24 hour Hotel Reservations counters can help you to get a room in your preferred hotel downtown.

Payment (in S$ or by Visa, Mastercard or AMEX) for the first night is required upon confirmation.

Terminal 1: 6542-6966 Terminal 2: 6545-0318 Terminal 3: 6542-0442

INTERNET CONNECTION Free internet corners in Terminals 1, 2 & 3, Transit Mall. You can also connect to the Internet at various hotspots via the following methods: • Dial-up Internet: Dial-up for free to the Singapore ISP • Infra-Red (IR) Internet Data Access: Position the IR ports on your PDA or laptop in line with the tranceivers at the kiosk behind the Sports Bar in Terminal 2 • Airport-wide Wireless LAN: This service is available to GRIC/ GoRemote, iPass and Starhub Wireless Broadband subscribers.

GST-Free Shopping Passengers departing or in transit at Changi Airport do not pay the 7% Goods and Services Tax (GST) that is levied on all products downtown. The more you shop, the more you save!

No Commission for Foreign Exchange Money changers at Changi are open 24 hours and do not charge commission for foreign note transactions.

Non-subscribers can also purchase time-based wireless Internet access.

BUSINESS BUSINESS CENTERS Terminals 1, 2 & 3, Transit Mall Business facilities such as computer access, mailing of documents, 24-hour photocopying and faxing are available here.

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Swimming Pool

F

Cactus Garden

Cathay Pacific / Sky ViewLounge

Family Zone

Gym I Business Center

G Mezzanine Level

46

Qantas & British Airways Lounge First

Rainforest by SATS (Opening early Apr)

Movie Lounge

Thai Royal SATS Special Silk Lounge Services Lounge SATS Premier Lounge Qantas & British Airways Lounge Business

Emirates Lounge

45

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Transit Mall (Level 3)

Gates C10 - C26

Gates D30 - D38 D42 - D49 Bamboo Garden D 43 42

5 4 Transfer C

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Premier Check-In

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To T3

To T2

Entrance 1

Entrance 2

Entrance 3

Entrance 4

Entrance 5

Departure Hall (Public Area, Level 2) Automated Teller Machines (ATM)

Postal

Car Park

Prayer Room

City Train

Public Bus Bay

Clinic

Public Phone

Free Internet

Rest Area

Free Singapore Tour

Shower

Gates

Skytrain

Gym & Lounge

Smoking Area

Halal Food

Spa & Lounge

DEPARTURE HALL

TRANSIT MALL

RETAIL

RETAIL

BOOKS & MAGAZINES Times NewsLink

BOOKS & MAGAZINES Hot Off The Press Times NewsLink

35 7

2 3

CANDIES, CHOCOLATES & DELICATESSEN Bee Cheng Hiang Sweet Treats

14 27

4

CONVENIENCE STORE 7-Eleven

20

CANDIES, CHOCOLATES & DELICATESSEN Bengawan Solo Sweet Treats PERFUMES & COSMETICS Perfumes & Cosmetics

by Nuance-Watson

FOOD & BEVERAGE BAR Bill Bentley Pub

C K

Immigration

Tax Refund

Information

Taxi Queue

CAFÉS Caffé Ritazza

Lifts

Toilets

FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS Popeyes

Laptop Access

Transfer Counter

Meditation Room

Transit Hotel

Money Changer

Unaccompanied Baggage/Left Baggage

Movie Theatre

Vegetarian

Parents’ Room

24-Hour

1

QUICKBITES Jollibean Killiney Kopitiam Pacific Coffee Company RESTAURANTS Ajisen Japanese Ramen Eatz @ Terrace Imperial Treasure

E F

FASHION Accessories Bijoux Terner Chomel Denni Madame Butterfly (Opening early May) Mitch & Marc Sunglass Hut

FOOD & BEVERAGE

12 10 13 16 43 2

Bags & Shoes Timberland

19

Boutiques Bally Burberry Gucci Montblanc

29 31 30 9

FINE JEWELLERY Aspial

28

LIFESTYLE ELECTRONICS, CAMERAS AND COMPUTERS Computers & Software 8

by Sprint-Cass Digital Lifestyle by Dufry 4 Electronics.Computers 34

by Sprint-Cass PERFUMES & COSMETICS 24 Bobbi Brown/M.A.C./Origins Glam Up by Nuance-Watson 17 Perfumes & Cosmetics 11, 25, 41

by Nuance-Watson

SOUVENIRS & GIFTS Discover Singapore Marketplace The Orchids People

44 18 3

SPORTS Royal Sporting House

21

WATCHES Sincere Watch The Watch Shop by Dufry

33 22

WELLNESS & BEAUTY Eu Yan Sang 5 Eu Yan Sang (Opening early May) 15 My Foot Reflexology 45 Body Contours 46 Pharmacy Guardian Health and Beauty WINE, LIQUOR & TOBACCO Duty Free Galleria by DFS Duty Free Galleria by DFS

32 26 1, 42

BARS Harry’s Bar Poolside Bar

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CAFÉS Starbucks Coffee Trung Nguyen

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FAST FOOD RESTAURANT Burger King

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FOODCOURT The Food Gallery

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NEXUS LOUNGE Go Go Franks O’Briens Irish Sandwich Bar Sakae Sushi The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®

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QUICKBITES Bengawan Solo Boost Juice Delifrance Spinelli Coffee Company Sushi Sushi Toast Box

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SATS Premier Club

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DBS Asia Treasures

Silver Kris Lounge

Plaza Premium Lounge

Entertainment Deck

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Gates F30 - F42 61

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Orchid Garden

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Fern Garden

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Departure Hall (Public Area, Level 2) DEPARTURE HALL

TRANSIT MALL

RETAIL BOOKS & MAGAZINES Times NewsLink CANDIES, CHOCOLATES & DELICATESSEN KedaiKueKue The Rainbow Caravan FASHION Accessories Chomel Crystal and Beads Kokon Tozai Bags & Shoes Carlo Rino Sembonia Casual Wear Ashworth FINE JEWELLERY SK Jewellery

RETAIL 17

14 1

4 5

Pharmacy Watsons Personal Care Store

3

FOOD & BEVERAGE 15 8 11 16 18 7 12

PERFUMES & COSMETICS Perfumes & Cosmetics

by Nuance-Watson

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SOUVENIRS & GIFTS Mini Toons Pocket Full of Posies Urban Concepts

6 10 9

SPORTS Outdoors

WELLNESS & BEAUTY Hair Salons EC House Modéle

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CAFÉS Breeks Café Gloria Jean’s Coffees Killiney Kopitiam Polar-That High Street Cafe Starbucks Coffee The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Tosto Ya Kun Kaya Toast FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS Burger King McDonald’s RESTAURANTS Crystal Jade Restaurant Fish & Co. Fresh Bulggogi Pasta De Waraku Sakae Sushi Shi Zai Wang, Simply Wang Soup Restaurant Sukhothai Express Swensen’s

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BOOKS & MAGAZINES Hot Off The Press Times NewsLink CANDIES, CHOCOLATES & DELICATESSEN Bee Cheng Hiang Choco-Fantasia by Dufry (opening mid-May) The Cocoa Trees The Cocoa Trees (kiosk) DFS Delicatessan CONVENIENCE STORE 7-Eleven FASHION & ACCESSORIES Accessories Bijoux Terner Denni Kokon Tozai Sunglass Hut Boutiques Bally Bonia Burberry Coach Gucci Hermès Luxury Fashion • Bottega Veneta • Bulgari • Cartier • Chloé • Fendi • Hugo Boss • Salvatore Ferragamo • Shanghai Tang • Tod’s

FOOD & BEVERAGE 58 14

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Montblanc Prada Tie Rack T.M Lewin

46 28 7 24

Casual Wear Esprit Levi’s®

19 23

SOUVENIRS & GIFTS Amazing Grace

by Nuance-Watson Discover Singapore RISIS Swarovski TOP Orchids

45 9 1 17

SPECIALTY STORES Mercedez Benz Podium Motorsport

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SPORTS Nike

12 20 21

Luggage, Bags & Shoes Charles & Keith LeSportsac Samsonite Tumi

11 18 44 5

FINE JEWELLERY Lee Hwa Diamond Gallery Tiffany & Co.

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TOYS Kaboom Kids’ World

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WATCHES DFS Watches Omega Boutique

LIFESTYLE ELECTRONICS, CAMERAS AND COMPUTERS Cameras.Electronics.Computers

by Sprint-Cass Computers & Softwares

by Sprint-Cass Digital Imaging by Sprint-Cass Lifestyle Electronics

by Sprint-Cass PERFUMES & COSMETICS Kiehl’s M.A.C. Perfumes & Cosmetics

by Nuance-Watson Perfumes & Cosmetics

by Nuance-Watson

50 48 47

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WELLNESS & BEAUTY Chair Spa by OSIM Eu Yan Sang OSIM The Ultimate Spa TranSpa Pharmacy Watsons Personal Care Store WINE, LIQUOR & TOBACCO DFS Wine & Cigars Duty Free Galleria by DFS Duty Free Galleria by DFS

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BARS Harry’s Bar O’Learys Sportsbar and Grill Sports Bar

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CAFÉS Orchid Café Spinelli Coffee Company Starbucks Coffee The Soup Spoon

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COZEE LOUNGE Bengawan Solo Killiney Kopitiam Millie’s Cookies O’Briens Irish Sandwich Bar Robert’s Coffee Sakae Sushi Secret Recipe

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FOODCOURT The Food Gallery

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RESTAURANT Brek Ristorante

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TASTES OF CHANGI Burger King Carlsberg Bar Chen Fu Ji Noodle House Jack’s Place Cakes & Pastries Kaveri Vegetarian Cuisine Mr Bean Subway Café Yotei

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QUICKBITES Pacific Coffee Polar Puffs & Cakes Wang Cafe

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Entrance 8

Departure Hall (Level 2)

Belt 41

Belt 42

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Belt 45

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Belt 48

BAGGAGE CLAIM 6

1 2

5 C

B 3 Hotel Reservation

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Outdoor Seats A

ARRIVAL LOUNGE Escalator to Skytrain

Singapore PUBLIC AREA Visitors Center

Passenger Meeting Service Car Rental & Limousine

City Train

Taxi Queue

Taxi Queue

Arrival Hall (Level 1)

Raffles Medical Centre

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Children’s Playground 20 21 19 Water Fountain

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City Train

B2 Mall@T3 (Basement 2) Automated Teller Machines (ATM)

Gym & Lounge

Money Changer

Rest Area

Toilets

Car Park

Halal Food

Movie Theatre

Shower

Transfer Counter

City Train

Immigration

Parents’ Room

Skytrain

Transit Hotel

Clinic

Information

Postal

Smoking Area

Free Internet

Lifts

Prayer Room

Spa & Lounge

TV Entertainment Lounge Unaccompanied Baggage/Left Baggage

Free Singapore Tour

Laptop Access

Public Bus Bay

Tax Refund

Vegetarian

Gates

Meditation Room

Public Phone

Taxi Queue

24-Hour

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SIA Silver Kris Lounge

SIA Krisflyer Gold Lounge

SATS Premier Club

DBS Asia Treasures

CIP Lounges

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Transit Mall (Level 2) B2 MALL @ T3, BASEMENT 2

ARRIVAL HALL, LEVEL1

3-TOP, LEVEL 3 & 4

TRANSIT MALL, LEVEL 2

RETAIL

RETAIL

RETAIL

RETAIL

BOOKS & MAGAZINES Hot Off The Press

CONVENIENCE STORES Cheers

CHILDREN’S WEAR & TOYS Kidztime!

Periwinkle

14 13

BOOKS & MAGAZINES HARRIS Bookstore HARRIS Bookstore

6 33

FASHION & ACCESSORIES Blush!

Chomel iemon+paris Samsonite

10 15 16 5

CANDIES, CHOCOLATES & DELICATESSEN Chocolates.Candy.Delicatessen

by King Power International Chocolates by DFS DFS Delicatessan

PERFUMES & COSMETICS Perfumes & Cosmetics

by Nuance-Watson Perfumes & Cosmetics

by Nuance-Watson

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SERVICES My Foot Reflexology

CHILDREN’S WEAR Kidztime! Boutique

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CANDIES, CHOCOLATES & DELICATESSEN Candy Empire CHNG Kee’s Spice of Life San Shu Gong FASHION & ACCESSORIES Helen inner labels Mini Bits Sunglass Hut LIFESTYLE House of FengShui (Closing end-May) SERVICES Presto Drycleaners SOUVENIRS & GIFTS Mini Toons SPORTS Sportslink SUPERMARKET NTUC Fairprice

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5 14 10 9 22 11 19

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MUSIC, BOOKS & MAGAZINE HARRIS Bookstore SOUVENIRS & GIFTS Tango Mango The Gift Shop SPORTS Outdoors

FAST FOOD McDonald’s

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RESTAURANTS & BISTROS tcc Tosto

B C

WELLNESS & BEAUTY Harnn & Thann The Body Shop The Wellness Store

1 6 9 17 12 8

DEPARTURE HALL, LEVEL 2

FOOD & BEVERAGE

RETAIL

CAFÉ Xin Wang Hong Kong Café

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1

6 16 20

CANDIES, CHOCOLATES & DELICATESSEN Bengawan Solo Chocolat Factory The Cocoa Trees

3 1 2

PERFUMES & COSMETICS Perfumes & Cosmetics

by Nuance-Watson

4

SERVICES SATS Customer Service Ticketing Office

5

8

FOOD & BEVERAGE

FOOD & BEVERAGE BAKERY Crystal Jade My Bread

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CAFÉS Secret Recipe Ya Kun Kaya Toast

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QUICKBITES Each A Cup Mr Bean Mrs Fields

1, 6

2

13

FOODCOURT KOPI

WINE, LIQUOR & TOBACCO Liquor & Tobacco by DFS (restricted area)

3

12

WATCHES Swatch

FAST FOOD RESTAURANT Popeyes

SERVICES Porter Xpress

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21

Pharmacy Watsons Personal Care Store

PERFUMES & COSMETICS Perfumes & Cosmetics 2, 5

by Nuance-Watson (restricted area)

FOOD & BEVERAGE

TELECOMMUNICATIONS M1 Shop

WELLNESS & BEAUTY Body Contours Nail & Spa Eu Yan Sang GNC

4

A B D

CAFÉS Coffee Club The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Wang Café

A B C

RESTAURANTS & BISTROS Crystal Jade Shanghai Restaurant Dian Xiao Er Chinese Restaurant Earle Swensen’s Lerk Thai The Pasta Shop by Sakae Sakae Teppanyaki tcc

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TRANSIT MALL, LEVEL 3 RETAIL

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28 46

Bags & Shoes Braun Büffel Charles & Keith Pedro

41 48 44

WATCHES Gassan Watches TAG Heuer Tourbillon

3 20 21 19 18 4 40

WELLNESS & BEAUTY Personal Care OSIM

22 17

Casual Wear Billabong Lacoste Marc O’Polo

43 42 47

Oriental Madame Butterfly

50

FINE JEWELLERY Aspial

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LIFESTYLE ELECTRONICS, CAMERAS AND COMPUTERS Digital Lifestyle by Dufry 8, 34 istudio - Apple Premium 49 Reseller Store Sony Style 35 Vertu 24

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SPECIALITY STORES Ferrari Store FIFA Official Store® TOYS Kidztime!

Pharmacy Watsons Personal Care Store WINE, LIQUOR & TOBACCO Cigars by DFS Liquor & Tobacco by DFS Liquor & Tobacco by DFS Wine by DFS

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FOOD & BEVERAGE

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45 27 23

CONVENIENCE STORE Cheers

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SOUVENIRS & GIFTS DFS Souvenirs RISIS Atelier TOP Orchids

FASHION Accessories Accessorize La Perla Sunglass Hut

Boutiques Bottega Veneta Burberry Bulgari Coach Gucci Hermès Luxury Fashion • Cartier • Chloé • Chopard • Fendi • Hugo Boss • Salvatore Ferragamo • Shanghai Tang Montblanc Mulberry

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53 5, 31 16 15

BARS & LOUNGES il Lido Wine & Tapas Lounge

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CAFÉ Gelaré Café

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FAST FOOD RESTAURANT Burger King

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FOODCOURT 24Hr Food Gallery

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RESTAURANTS & BISTROS Ajisen Classic Bistro Delifrance Empress Kitchen Kaveri Indian Vegetarian Kim Choo’s Nonya Kitchen Lerk Thai Prima Taste

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25 7 12 14, 38 30 13

FOOD & BEVERAGE BARS & LOUNGES Post Bar I Singapore Straits Bar by Harry’s Bar L Tiger Champions Bar A CAFÉS Hard Rock Café The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® QUICKBITES Beard Papa Sweets / Mochi Creamery Guylian Belgium Chocolate Café Mrs Fields My Tea House Reload Toast Box RESTAURANT & BISTRO Bistro Senso

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Thanks for the Memory It’s the longest running musical in the history of London’s West End and it has a hit song that even those who’ve never watched the musical before will recognize.

And now, theater goers in Hong Kong will be able to relive the magic of CATS when its rambunctious Jellicle cats take over the Lyric Theatre at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts from May 15-June 21.

Taking center stage as fallen feline Grizabella the Glamour Cat is acclaimed Australian stage actress Delia Hannah, whose previous roles include Eva Peron in Evita, Rose Vibert in Aspects of Love and Fantine in Les Miserables. Here’s what she had to share with Changi Class:

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Would you consider yourself a cat person?

I adore everything about cats—they are quite fascinating and beautiful whether they are big or small, domestic or wild. I love animals of any kind. I think it's their beauty, honesty and dignity that capture my admiration.

How do you get in touch with your inner feline?

It starts by improvising my feline side in rehearsal. I do like to observe real cats particularly the wilder kinds. Grizabella moves more like a majestic tiger or lion! She [probably] thinks she's more like a superior wild cat! I layer all that with make-up and costume and let imagination and the "magic of theater" do the rest!

You play Grizabella the Glamour Cat. Would you consider yourself a glamour puss?

I have a strong feeling that some people might describe me as a glamour puss even when I'm not working. I have to confess I adore the life style of "The Leading Lady." It is fun to have occasion to dress up for public appearances and go to the theater every night to glow in the spotlight!

What are some of your favorite chill out destinations?

I enjoy any destination where there is water, particularly if there are lovely beaches. Since I moved to New Zealand, I like to return to Sydney for holidays. I’ve particularly enjoyed holidays in Singapore, London and New York.

What can airports do to improve the traveler’s experience?

I have spent many hours in airports and to me, the best airports are the ones that provide places of sanctuary when you need to relax and

unwind—a beautiful lounge or lovely restaurant—and of course, the airports that have fantastic shopping such as Singapore, Hong Kong or London Heathrow. Being able to rejuvenate and relax is important, particularly if I’ve got to go straight to rehearsal or a performance. Many airports now offer great spa and massage services. A little pampering and taking time to enjoy a lovely massage helps to keep me grounded when traveling a lot. I also like to stay in close touch with loved ones so internet and mobile phone access helps me to stay connected.

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