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THE ECONOMICS OF A STREET PERFORMER

THE GENIUS OF THE POOR

JOHN FLORENCIO

DO YOU WANT TO BUY A FRENCH CHÂTEAU?

LATEST RESTAURANT OPENINGS

GOOD COFFEE IN PARIS - FRAGMENTS

THE CRAFT BEER MOVEMENT

PARIS BEER WEEK

MUSEFest MUSIC AND FILM FESTIVAL

STAYING STYLISH WHILE TRAVELLING

BEFRIENDING THE “FAUX AMIS” MUSINGS ON THE PARISIAN CULTURE AND ITS CHANGING FACES GUSTAV KLIMT AND THE VIENNESE SECESSIONIST MOVEMENT AT THE PINACOTHÈQUE DE PARIS « CHERCHER LE GARÇON » A GROUP EXHIBITION OF MALE ARTISTS AT THE MAC/VAL WHERE TO VISIT LITTLE-KNOWN REMNANTS OF PARIS’ MEDIEVAL CITY WALL FINDING MAX THE FUTURE IS HERE: TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE IN A “NEW AGE”

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THE ECONOMICS OF A STREET PERFORMER By Owen Lean, British magician and street performer in Paris

or anyone other than airplane staff, who manage to seem absurdly cheery wherever they are, adapting to working in a new country can be daunting. This has been no less so for me, as a street performer, than for my fiancée, an economist. For her, the challenges were learning how to work with European clients, negotiating a different set of laws, and finding a decent cup of tea. For me, the challenges were learning to work with European audiences, negotiating a different set of by-laws, and finding a decent cup of tea. After a year and a half we have both managed the first two pretty well. We’re still working on the tea. Believe it or not, a great deal of economic theory goes into busking. In many ways the economics are similar to those in any job, just much heavier because they’re made up of coins. Obviously a busker’s income is different to an economist’s, but there are techniques I’ve learned over the years to help ‘maximise my incoming revenue’, and other terms my partner uses which I’m still convinced don’t really exist.

Half of the trick is attempting to attract the right people. A family with kids or an older couple out on a date are generally going to put more in the hat than three teenage boys for whom your show is only a brief distraction before heading home to continue discovering puberty. One of the earliest techniques a busker learns is to watch people passing to know the best moment to begin. The first thing I do is to look at people’s feet. When most stride by with some form of purpose, it’s a bad time to start: they clearly have far better things to do than watch some British Muppet fold a card with his tongue. When you see lots of groups slowly strolling, then you know you’re in luck. There are also obvious hazards to avoid. It only takes one drunk to ruin a show, and there’s one thing the street performer truly fears: a school tour party. Not

only is it almost always disruptive, but the one time they aren’t, you can be sure that the teacher will come at the worst possible moment and lead them away – leaving a gigantic hole in your crowd, not just physically, but also in terms of energy.

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Besides these P. La Défense | Pau | 05.57.35.04.60 | www.aegide-drive.com | contact@aegide-drive.com logical deductions, much show – that’s an error young buskers ofcomes down to an innate “busker sense” ten make. If someone is giving you that that we develop. By looking at members much energy then the LAST thing you of an audience and passersby you sense want to do is take them out of your audithe kind of people who will laugh more, ence! Ideally you need someone who has pay more, and who would make the best come to trust you, but is not loving your volunteers. That, you might think, would show so much that removing him or her be the person who is most enjoying the would disrupt the careful funnel of energy you have created. You can’t logically work out who the perfect volunteer will be before you need one. You have to rely on this ‘busker sense’. It’s an insane way to make a living, but not so different to any other. How often have you found in your job that you are reading someone’s body language to try and gauge their mood? Have you discovered that the more experienced you get, the more you instinctively know the right way to approach something? As I say, the economics of the street, and the challenges an expat busker faces are very similar to those of any other kind of job. We just have more incentive to learn the different coin types quickly. EM Tel

THE GENIUS OF THE POOR By Dawn Z. Bournand, Founder of fabulouslysuccessful.com

his spring brings an inspiring breath of fresh air to Paris with the visit of Gawad Kalinga’s founder Tony Meloto. Lovingly known as Tito Tony (Uncle Tony) by the community he serves, Mr. Meloto formed Gawad Kalinga (GK) to help give back the Philippines to its people. His insights and heart-centered business savvy created a community that empowers the country’s poor through social entrepreneurship, putting the destiny of their lives back into his people’s hands. His work is celebrated around the world as a model for all developing countries to follow. France is one of the most dedicated, donating countries. Most of the interns and volunteers in GK come from France and the Seed School (The School for Experiential and Entrepreneurial Development) in GK is co-run by a French graduate student. Even President Holland, on a recent trip to the Philippines, made a point of meeting Mr. Meloto and commending him on his work. To document and share Mr. Meloto’s work, author Thomas Graham recently wrote Genius of the Poor – A journey with Gawad Kalinga. The French

“Poverty is a behavioural problem with economic consequences. Instead of keeping a distance and hoping bad habits will change, we must enter the world of the poor as a friend or a brother.” – Tony Meloto

language version of the book is released in May and Mr. Meloto is coming to Paris to help share the book’s message and to visit companies and business schools that support the GK efforts. To thank “Paris for the Philippines” (PFTP), a group created to support the thousands of people who lost their homes to Typhoon Haiyan in 2013, Mr. Meloto has also agreed to participate in a very special Spring Fête for Love on May 17th where he will be signing books and giving a talk on GK’s work. The fête is open to the public and all profits from ticket sales will be donated to Gawad Kalinga. The partnership between PFTP, led by President Michelle Pozon, and Gawad Kalinga has already led to 10 new homes being built in the Philippines. Ms. Pozon explains, “Gawad WIN 2 TICKETS TO THE SPRING FÊTE FOR LOVE Kalinga is like no other place I’ve WITH GAWADKALINGA FOUNDER TONY MELOTO - PAGE 23 been. It is a place of purpose where people from different walks of fastest growing economy in the world, life come to be of service and just behind China. The country has the lift those with less than little, to potential to grow in a sustainable fashion a place of dignity and hope. In or to use corrupt models which destroy turn, those who come to “save” the land and leave the poor in a miseraare themselves rescued, by see- ble situation. GK works to bring the land ing that dreams can actually back to the people, instead of selling it come true for the poorest of the off to developers who widen the ecopoor, and that their contributions nomic divide. “To eradicate poverty in make a profound difference the Philippines, we need to dream big”, in the lives of others. People explains Mr Meloto, “Social entreprepreviously homeless, are now neurship brings the vision, experience living in homes that they built and access to the market of the rich to themselves alongside those who brought unlock the genius of the poor – imagine the technology and k n o w h o w . how explosive that combination can be!” In turn, those from “developed” EM countries are coming Spring Fête for Love with Paris for into contact with the the Philippines & Gawad Kalinga genius of those who Founder Tony Meloto thought they had nothWho: Anyone interested in social entrepreneurship ing to offer. GK is a and eradicating poverty community in which What: An enlightening meeting with GK founder “rich” and “poor” Tony Meloto and PFTP learn from and serve When: May 17th 2015, 11h – 14h each other toward a Where: Bombolo Restaurant – 51 rue Basfroi, 75011 common goal. We Paris cannot truly be rich, if Why: To celebrate a worthy cause while having a our country is poor.” good time How: Write to parisforthephilippines@yahoo.fr to The Philippine econ reserve your 15€ tickets omy is the second

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JOHN FLORENCIO

By Michelle Gross

ohn Florencio is a Filipino-American pianist and musical director based in Paris since 2008. Born in Manila, he received his musical education at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music where he launched his career as a soloist, vocal accompanist, musical director and educator. Since 2006 he has worked the charity circuit with Filipino-American singer Stephanie Reese in support of the UNICEF Make a Wish Foundation and of Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation, an international non-profit organization based in the Philippines.

What was your 2014 like? It was fantastic but a lot of it was spent on the road. I collaborated with Lisandro Nesis who is a former American Musical Theatre Live! Paris student originally from Argentina. With Lisandro I went to Buenos Aires to create a cabaret review mixing French, Argentinian and North American artists. In addition to that show we also conducted successful musical theatre master classes. That mixing of cultures inspired me to produce my own show in Manila, Crossing Cultures: Through Music and Song, also about the blending of three different cultures.

In 2012 John cofounded the American Musical Theatre Live! Paris, a non-profit association and professional training program for artists in the Parisian musical theatre circuit. This association has led to further collaborations with several new Broadway songwriters. In 2013 he directed the Paris premieres of Pasek and Paul's Edges and of Jason Robert Brown's The Last 5 Years and Songs for a New World to critical acclaim.

In 2014, I composed and performed my first composition Come, Make a Little Step of Peace in Germany for UNICEF. Each year UNICEF commissions a song from a variety of genres from pop to reggae to jazz. I was asked to compose the melody and orchestrations. The lyrics were written by UNICEF chairman Heribert Klein. It was interpreted by Sophia Ragavelas (now in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats as Grizabella). Musicians were Kevin D’agostino on drums, Vladimir Medail on guitar and Hugues Lemaire on bass. They are all French musicians except for the singer.

We caught up with John in his Canal Saint Martin apartment to ask about his current projects and life philosophy. What has been the biggest audience you’ve played for? What has been the smallest? The biggest audience was a crowd of 20,000 in Vienna in 1990 with the Oakland Youth Orchestra for the 400th anniversary of the city of Vienna. The smallest audience was 10 total including the technical crew, staff, actors, and a Golden Retriever. That was on West 36th Street in New York City in 2005 for the one-woman show of a female Elvis impersonator. This show ran as an off-off-Broadway theatre production called Inside Cherry Pitz, and that performance was during a major blizzard.

In December I played a concert with Lisandro in New York. What projects started the new year of 2015? The year started out working with seasoned professionals here in Paris on productions such as Un Noël à New York at the Comédie Nation as well as the popular concert series Broadway au Carré and The Songwriters Salon at Le Carré Parisien. I continue sharing my knowledge about American musical theatre with the international community. I enjoy helping people achieve their goals in this business. That’s probably why my students say I am an effective vocal coach.

Who are some of your musical influences, both performers and composers? The pianists Sviatoslav Richter, Arthur Rubinstein and Glenn Gould among the departed. Among the living I like Martha Argerich and Cecile Licad, among the newcomers I like Yeol Eum Son and Vadym Kholodenko. As for Broadway composers Stephen Sondheim and Michel Legrand have definitely influenced me the most. My favorite classical composers are Chopin, Ravel, Rachmaninoff and Prokofliev. What are you working on at the moment? Well, I have a few things going on right now. Besides being the subject of a documentary by Todd Holland, a San Francisco-based filmmaker, I’m in intensive rehearsals to mount here in Paris the first production outside New York of Ordinary Days, a new musical by Adam Gwon. It will also be at the Comédie Nation. In June I’m playing a recital in Luxembourg with two sopranos from the Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles. Meanwhile, I’ve been working hard to bring a Filipino production of Marco Polo: An Untold Love Story to Paris. It’s opening at the Vingtième Théâtre on June 17 for five performances. Once again, it’s a meeting of various cultures. With all this travelling where do you consider home? If “home“ means where I was born it is Manila. If home means where my family lives it is California. If home means where my musical soul resides then it is New York. But if home means where I have my piano then it is Paris. EM

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DO YOU WANT TO BUY A FRENCH CHÂTEAU? By Jacqueline Taylor

asmania, Australia, 2002 “Do you want to buy a share in a majestic French château?”

Having just sold his farm and enjoying semi-retirement from corporate life as a much-travelled business developer and part-time crocodile hunter, the obvious answer for Francophile Tony Botsman seemed to be “Yes”… And so his new adventure began. Don and Pixie Lowe his Australian friends had spent several years and travelled an incredible 200,000km to find their ideal château estate in France. Their criteria? Space, style, ‘provenance’ and proximity to a vibrant town. These were all satisfied by the Château de Saint-Dau, a beautiful medieval construction with a history dating from Roman times (58BC), set in an estate of 21 hectares near Figeac in the Midi-Pyrénées. The château, a classified “monument historique”, was being sold by the last of six generations of the French Guary family who had owned the site since before the French Revolution. Highlights of its history included a visit from Louis IX and the Knights Templar in 1258, it being a centre of contention during the wars of religion and a target for German occupation during World War II. The Australian investors, all fascinated by the area’s history, were very much aware that Château de Saint-Dau was an important part of French heritage. Their aim was to renovate the château and its grounds and to make this slice of French patrimony available to a wider audience. Within two years, the Lowes had realized

their dream of planting a rose maze in the grounds. One thousand roses created a spectacular site, attracting thousands of visitors and providing welcome income to offset the costs of maintenance and renovation. Sadly, in 2006 illness forced the Lowes to return to Australia and for the next four years the property remained unattended. When Tony visited the site in 2009 he found the place overgrown and the château’s roof in a state of collapse. He decided to tackle the reconstruction himself. As he put it, “Flat on my back Michelangelo style, I rebuilt sections of a wall eroded by rainwater then repaired the roof five stories above the ground; Michelangelo did not have the benefit of Ibuprofen for back pain but then again, apparently he did not suffer from vertigo!” He went on to renovate two cottages on the site and the first floor of the château, complete with its baronial-sized dining room.

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The château has since welcomed a steady stream of visitors from Asia,

Northern Europe, America and various parts of France. Many have commented on the château’s ‘magic’ and a French professor of Feng shui, even recently confirmed the site’s “positive energy “. Tony’s focus is currently on the gardens which feature huge Gingko biloba trees, arguably the oldest in Europe and a massive yew tree estimated to be 900 years old, dating back to the Crusade of 1258 and planted by the English Knights Templar to supply their future bow stocks. The rose maze, “Roseraie”, is also being restored this year based on the obsession of Leonardo Righes, an Italian architect who came to stay in the château for a few weeks in September 2014 and is still there today! It will be re-launched as a tea garden and an outdoor sculpture centre featuring works by regional artists. Château de Saint-Dau is known as a magical venue for hosting music festivals, artistic performances, weddings and other celebrations. The site will be up for sale again at the end of the summer as Tony will be returning to Australia. He says he will take with him the magic of Château de Saint-Dau intact and “inoubliable”! EM Tel

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LATEST RESTAURANT OPENINGS Heimat

By Sasha Romary, Founder & CEO of Savoir Faire Paris, Personal Concierge Service

e have been eating our way through some of the best new restaurants in Paris over the past few months. Below you will find some of our curated favorites that we recommend. Start off this spring with a new list of places to help you eat your way through the city!

Hexagone Hexagone, a new restaurant in the 16th arrondissement,

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puts a modern spin on the traditional French cuisine. Chef Mathieu Pacaud, son of the great Bernard Pacaud, has opted to take his patrons on a culinary adventure of French haute-cuisine through his eyes. From the large open spaces to the ultra-modern decor, this restaurant is sure to become a new Paris favorite! Address : 85 Avenue Kléber, 75016 Website : hexagone-paris.fr

Parisian restaurateur, Pierre Jancou, has taken on two Italian chefs to produce a menu that straddles French and Italian gastronomy. Located on the quiet but gastronomically bustling rue Montpensier, this charming contemporary bistro is in the building’s “caves”. Exposed stone walls and soft lighting make it a perfect night spot for a date! 37 Rue de Montpensier , 75001 Website: heimatparis.com

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One of Paris’ most famed chefs, Jean-François Piège has a new restaurant in the heart of Saint Germain Des Près serving wholesome contemporary French cooking in an open kitchen/dining space. The tiny narrow space has become one of the most in-demand reservations in Paris. They should be opening an online reservation system soon to make the process easier. Address : 5 Rue Perronet,75007 Website:jeanfrancoispiege.com

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FRAGMENTS By Jesse Walker Linguist and founder of www.goodcoffeeinparis.com

After a successful initiation into the Parisian specialty coffee scene, Youssef Li, founder of the late Black Market Café, settled into a more permanent address in Rue des Tournelles in 2013. A short walk from la Place des Vosges, Fragments Café is like a microcosm of modern coffee culture. The unassuming matte black shop front and the unembellished brick interior invite you to stay focused on what really matters: great coffee and fresh food. The beans, sourced from such roasters as Kaffa and Coffee Collective, are brought to life on Paris’ only Kees Van Der Mirage. Youssef also specialises in Aeropress, and serves filter coffee that is brewed with bottled mineral water. It seems excessive, but it tastes amazing. The food, which sometimes looks more like an artwork than a meal, is all made from fresh, seasonal ingredients. Sweet and savoury options are available for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. Address: 76 rue des Tournelles, Paris 75003. Open 9am-5pm, 7 days. EM

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Ellsworth

From the American culinary duo behind Verjus and Verjus Wine Bar comes Ellsworth, a new small-plates restaurant and wine bar. The food takes some American comfort foods to a new culinary level. Their famed fried chicken from Verjus Wine Bar has made the move to Ellsworth and you can find a new favorite, rabbit corn-dogs on the menu which are well-worth a try! Address : 34 Rue de Richelieu, 75001 Website: ellsworthparis.com

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THE CRAFT BEER MOVEMENT By Joelle Hattem

oving to Paris from New York, I arrived with the expectation that Paris was the culinary pinnacle of food and beverage. Excited to explore the endless gourmet offerings, I couldn't shake the disappointment at the shocking lack of good beer. When I say "good beer" I should explain that over the years I have developed a palate for experimental, hoppy, sweet, dry, craft beers with varying flavors. After a few months in Paris, I was craving piquancy beyond the bland flavorless blond or blanche beers found on tap at most bars and restaurants in town. Starting my hunt for "good beer" with a trusty Google search, the prominent result was a bar called Les Trois 8, in the 20th arrondissement. To my delighted surprise I found them to be the kingpin of a burgeoning underground craft beer movement. With a constant rotation of eight beers on tap and about a hundred bottled options, Les Trois 8 has maintained close personal connections with all of their favorite breweries, which has given these young French beers a place to be discovered. With now over 500 breweries cropping up all over France, Les Trois 8 found a way to expand the reach of this movement by organizing the first Paris Beer Week last May. There was such an incredible turn out that there will be a Paris Beer Week #2 this May (22-31)! Culturally in France, with wine being the elixir of the gods, beer tends to have very little variance in brand and flavor. Historically, brasseries, would brew their own beer for consumption by local patrons, www.paris.expatriatesmagazine.com

but these have been dwindling for centuries. A few large breweries dominate the French beer industry, controlling 90% of the market and predominantly brewing pilsner lagers. However, three years ago the first microbrewery in Paris, Brasserie Goutte d'Or, opened its doors. With a love for the neighborhood, in the 18th arrondissement, Thierry Roche set out to brew beers full of flavor that would tell the story of the place and the people who live there. Each beer is distinctly named after a street or a place in the area, so with very hoppy and intense flavors you truly get a sense of the rich and flavorful culture. My favorite is the latest brew called "No Go Zone," a double IPA with high alcohol content, though smooth and sweet; the perfect contradiction.

craft beer consistently offering beer courses. The forerunners of this movement are well worth visiting. So put down the watered-down 1664 and stop searching for imported brews, look no further than right here in Paris and support the micro brews, which are pouring passion into each new batch and telling the story of Paris! EM

Establishments mentioned: Les Trois 8 www.lestrois8.fr Brasserie Goutte d’Or www.brasserielagouttedor.com Deck & Donohue www.deck-donohue.com La Cave à Bulles www.caveabulles.fr La Fine Mousse www.lafinemousse.fr

Though it is traditional for French artisans to name a winery, or establishment, after the region, Thomas Deck and Mike Donohue decided to name their brewery after themselves: Deck & Donohue, because the ingredients are sourced from various locations and the beers are not inspired by Montreuil. My favorite is the "Mission Pale Ale", named after the French and American duo's first brew together on Mission Street in San Francisco; a hoppy, citric fruit forward IPA. Their diverse collection of beers offer beautifully balanced flavors with lots of varying types and intensities; it is well worth the trek for a Saturday beer tasting. As for others driving this movement, La Cave à Bulles is one of the most dedicated beer stores in Paris and La Fine Mousse is a bar and restaurant deeply invested in contact@expatriatesmagazine.com

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PARIS BEER WEEK

aunched in 2014, Paris Beer Week is the first festival in the Greater Paris region entirely dedicated to craft beer.

Some ideas die hard in France, especially when it comes to beer: boring, bland and only for guys are just a few that come to mind. Initiated and organized by members of the craft beer community, Paris Beer Week challenges these out-dated ideas. How? By promoting unique, creative breweries that have a strong identity rooted in quality craftsmanship. Over the course of a week, Paris Beer Week puts the Greater Paris craft beer scene in the spotlight with a series of unique events hosted by the breweries, bottle shops, bars and distributors that make this community thrive. While Paris Beer Week focuses on celebrating the work of French brewers, it also recognizes the influence that foreign breweries have had on the local community. A selection of international breweries are warmly invited to participate each year.

Looking back, and ahead

A series of unique events will take place throughout Paris during the festival week. A full calendar is available online at laparisbeerweek.com. Building on from 2014, here are the highlights from last year: ÂÂ Over 1000 beers to discover ÂÂ More than 100 events ÂÂ 30 brewers present ÂÂ 600 attendees at the Grand Finale

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You’re Invited!

Paris Beer Week is not just for beer geeks (although there’s no shortage of things for them to enjoy). The festival offers a larger public the opportunity to discover an entirely new selection of beer made with quality and flavor in mind.

There is an alternative to industrially produced beer and it’s being made in the streets of Greater Paris—and Paris Beer Week wants more people to know about it! To learn more about Paris Beer Week visit www.labeerweek.com. EM

Participants

Over 30 brewers, bars, bottle shops, distributors, beerologues and clubs create and host their own events throughout the festival week.

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MUSEFest MUSIC AND FILM FESTIVAL

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By Dawn Z. Bournand, Founder of fabulouslysuccessful.com

his year you don’t have to wait until June 21st for a convivial evening soaked in musical sounds. MUSEfest, a festival dedicated to music and film created by women, will take place in Paris on June 4th. MUSEFest is the brilliant idea of musician and singer Hannah Judson. The concept launched in London last autumn with plans to become an annual event, traveling to different cities around the world.

The Ah Ha Moment

Hannah produced her first event “Grrrls in Bands” in Chicago back in the ‘90s, in response to what she saw as a very male dominated music scene. When she moved to France, she began curating art events with Stephanie Bouquet. They held a series of evening art exhibitions called “Big Bang” which included music, video, mail art, dance and lots of food and drink “Our motivation was to create something new, meet people, stir the pot, and throw a party.” she explains. In 2010, Hannah met Zeb Achanu who inspired her to continue her music career after giving birth. Zeb had formed a Facebook group called “Mothers in Bands”. As Hannah says, “Continuing

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with your creative life along with the demands of work and family is a really big issue. Many women shelve their creative lives for a few years, and then have to push all the harder to regain momentum. Some never fully make it back. When I began mulling over the idea of a music festival, Zeb was the first person I thought of. Together, we realized so many great, amazing women had inspired us, and taught us, simply by doing what they do. We visualized a festival for men and women, which celebrated women in music and film, art and more.”

The First MUSEFest

The first edition of MUSEfest in London last year consisted of live performances, a documentary about women drummers from MoMA PS1/Tom Tom Magazine, projected textiles from Melanie Moon and dancing to the beat of Dj Lay. The MUSEFest Inspire Award was attributed to Annie Lennox (collected by her daughter Lola) for her empowering work as a songwriter, performer and activist. A percentage of ticket sales were donated to the White Ribbon Alliance, a charity that works toward healthy birth worldwide.

MUSEFest in Paris

The second edition of MUSEFest will take place at Le Réservoir in the 11th arrondissement on Thursday, June 4th from 20h – 2h. According to Hannah, “The evening will weave between live music, documentary film, music video, art percontact@expatriatesmagazine.com

formance and a few other surprises.” Performers include Gaëlle Buswel and Lena Deluxe, as well as artists from the UK and the US. Japan’s Miyuki Nishizawa’s “Newspaper Dress” will be performed by Miki Okubo and Ensemble 1904 will be performing work by composer, Poldowski. There are many more pieces to the evening including the MUSEFest Inspire Award and Dj Missin Red from Milano will wrap things up with dancing into the early hours. EM Website: www.musefestival.org Lineup: Music - Bunty,Lena Deluxe, Gaëlle Buswel, Neech, Hannah Judson, Jess King, DJ Missin Red, DJ Rachel Graham. Performance - Charlotte Chazel, Miki Okubo performing Miyuki Nishizawa’s “Newspaper Dress”. Video and Art- Melanie Moon, Amy ‘Mim’ Botly, Béranger Noyau. Film - Teale Failla Who: Music, film and art lovers What: MUSEFest 2015 When: June 4th 2015, 20h – 2h Where: Le Réservoir, 16 rue de la Forge-Royale, Paris, 11eme Why: For a fun, unique way to spend an evening and help a good cause. How: Discounted early bird tickets are available on Eventbrite: Remaining tickets will be available at the door for 15€ Tel 09.83.82.61.50

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STAYING STYLISH WHILE TRAVELLING By Paula Paduroiu

s you probably already know, you can be stylish even when you want to feel comfortable. Going on holiday doesn’t mean taking a break from style and elegance. You never know who you might meet in the airport or in the plane. It could be someone you are really interested to work with, or it could be “The one”. This doesn’t mean you have to wear high heels and tons of make-up. You don’t want to end up with swollen ankles, messy eyes and dry skin: an unworthy image of yourself! But equally, you should not close your style radar just because you’re on holiday.

Your stylish uniform

The crew has its uniform and stylish travelers have theirs. Always wear dark colors. A cotton jersey, baggy pants or boyfriend jeans and a comfortable cotton top. Take with you a cashmere scarf for a chic look or to wrap around your neck and shoulders if it gets cold. It's also good to have a pair of big sunglasses. You can use them as an eye mask when sleeping, if you want to deter a talkative passenger or to hide fatigue and red eyes. Even if you're a big fan of accessories, it’s best to avoid too much jewelry while travelling. It may attract attention and in some airports or cities this can be risky. It can also be annoying to others if it creates noise while they are trying to sleep.

Try not to overdo it when it comes to luggage. Don’t take too many things with you and only take bags you can handle by yourself.

Master the art of packing

The content of your luggage must be as practical as possible. Start with shoes which you put at the bottom of the suitcase, preferably in bags, so as not to scratch other items, add your jeans, folded in half. Then put in layers the other items you are taking - trousers, sweaters, dresses. Put fragile things on the top, anything in chiffon with beads or sequins, and turn them inside out so as to not cling, you can even put these in plastic bags. Always unpack once you get there, this way your shoes and clothes will soon regain their original form.

What to take with you

Of course, packing depends on where you are going, for how long and, most importantly, the weather forecast.

13 If you are single and plan on going on holiday, don’t forget to pack nice outfits for the evenings. Travelling with your loved one? You can always slip into your luggage some of your favorite pieces and small things to spice up your holiday. Going on a business trip? Definitely business attire that does not wrinkle easily and something elegant, in case your meetings are followed by dinner. Remember: Travelling in style is a duty to the expression of your own elegance. EM

Other travel essentials are:

44A big wallet, to keep your passport and tickets, credit cards etc. 44Moisturizing cream 44A toothbrush and toothpaste 44Mints or gum 44Your favorite fragrance in a small vaporizer, to apply discreetly after the flight (refrain from using it before stepping out of the plane) 44Antibacterial wipes 44A small mirror and bag for cosmetic basics (don’t forget the lip balm, especially for long flights) 44A magazine or book to read

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BEFRIENDING THE “FAUX AMIS” By Sandrine Durand, French teacher and founder of the French school Lalangue Paris (www.lalangueparis.com)

f a French person ever tells you: “I will appeal you as soon as I can”, it may take you a few seconds, but eventually you’ll understand that it's not about making you think he/ she is attractive. Rather, he/she is the victim of a “faux ami”. “Appeal” looks very much like “appelle”, the conjugated form of the French verb “appeler” which means “to call”. Why such a resemblance when the meanings are so different? Well, in this particular case, “appeal” can also mean “call”, as in “appeal for help”. So the two verbs “appeal” in English and “appeler” in French are actually not that far removed, they do have a common origin and they share some meanings.

That's how “faux amis” work. They are words with a similar or identical form but with partially or totally different meanings in each language. They are called “faux amis” (false friends) because they trick you into using words that look very much like those you know in your own language, when actually they don’t mean the same thing at all. This can leave you in a situation where you are either not understood, or perceived as a very old fashioned speaker who uses words from another era. “Faux amis” are actually old friends, very old sometimes. So old that most people today don't know about their former closeness. If you look at them closely, you will discover how they are etymologically connected. Take the example “library” in English and “librairie” in French. In medieval French and until the 16th century, the French word « librairie » actually meant “library” (“bibliothèque” in today's French). The meaning then evolved to that it has today (“bookstore”) because of the influence of the same period word “libraire” , a bookseller. There are different stages in the evolution of words and sometimes a language will keep a meaning (English kept the meaning of the initial “librairie”), when another language won’t. That’s how “faux amis” arise. Sometimes “faux amis” can create uncomfortable situations. In a French administrative form, you would never find the French word “femelle” (“female” in English) to refer to the female gender. You would find “féminin”. It is considered rather pejorative and rude to use “femelle” when referring to a woman or a girl in French. “Femelle” is used only for animals. Nevertheless, if we look back in time and search for the etymology of those two words, we find that both words come from the same word in Latin “femella” which meant "young woman, girl," and was the diminutive of “femina” "woman". The meaning was then extended to « females of other animals ». When in English the word kept its first meaning along with the second one, this first meaning disappeared in French, where we have “femme” for “woman”. Let's finish with “faux amis” game! Here are some examples of sentences a French person learning English could say. Can you find the “faux amis”? (See the answers on the bottom of page 23): 1) It's rather fresh this morning! 2) In the past, a girl had to bring a dot to get married 3) I supply you to listen to me! EM

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ith my French teacher, Monsieur Michel Martin, I often have enriching conversations about culture and life in general. I wondered if he would like to give me an interview on Parisian life and people since he is a quintessential Parisian in my view and our readers would enjoy knowing how the locals think and feel about this enchanting city and its various shades. He kindly agreed…

How long have you lived in Paris and how many generations of your family?

I was born in Paris, my parents as well as grandparents from mother’s side, so 3 generations.

In your view what are the three things that best define a true Parisian?

I would say elegance and good taste in clothes, not necessarily big brands but making an effort to be well dressed in everyday life. The other thing is attention to food, the ingredients, freshness of product, not the quantity but the quality. Even a few decades ago, for the common man it was all about eating a lot, eat to survive but since the last 20 years our attitude to food has changed. We don’t just want a sandwich; we want a good quality sandwich. It is no longer the rich that eat well; it’s a way of life for all.

For a Parisian, what makes the city special, what do you like or dislike? I love that it is a city of cul-

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ture; there are so many theatres, cinemas, exhibitions. I have fond memories of my childhood going to the cinema with my parents. More than sports, it is art that has more popularity still. Also, I love that Paris is a great city for walking, with many districts, and bridges. On the other hand, I dislike that Paris is not a very clean city. There is a strange smell in the metros, people care less and litter freely. It is not a question of the administration as the facilities are there but the attitude. Also I very much detest the pollution in Paris, just the other day we ranked as one of the most polluted cities in the world on the news.

Have you noticed any changes in Parisian life and culture in the last couple of decades? Yes, the population demographic has definitely changed. It is becoming more mixed today, more open to foreigners. There is a huge middle class today. However, people are also becoming more individualistic, more alienated from each other. My grandparents knew everyone in their neighbourhood and even town but today, people hardly know their neighbours. Neighbourhoods are no longer a small village.

What would you say are the main differences between Parisians and French people in the rest of the country? Paris is really the big city with everything, big schools, and career opportunities. It has been this

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“The population demographic has definitely changed. It is becoming more mixed today, more open to foreigners” way for centuries, whatever happens happens in Paris and we say ‘Paris and the Province’, meaning Paris and the rest of the countryside. Non-Parisians on the other hand feel that Parisians are arrogant and conceited. Even in history, in the 2nd world war we speak of the liberation of Paris and not France. In the early 20th century, Paris was the favourite of intellectuals and artists who would all come to stay and work in Paris from all over the world like the early Cubists, Hemingway and the Fitzgerald’s. After the 50’s, this trend moved more to the US.

How has the culture changed, do people still appreciate fine arts, theatre, cinema like in the old days?

I think today the young generation do not have the same attitude. When I was young we learnt the piano, violin, classical music, went to the ballet, classical concerts with our parents but now it is mostly the older generation that can be seen in ballet or classical music shows. Also, reading as a hobby is disappearing fast. Unlike our times when we read the newspaper together, spoke of the news, talked of new artists and intellectuals, listened to them

on the radio or TV, even met many in cafés; today parents and children do not have many discussions or conversations about art.

Paris is today also known for its thriving business district-La Défense. Do you remember reactions of Parisians when it was being built?

The idea of La Défense came up in the 50’s, the choice was to modernise or stick with tradition-old vs new. We decided to experiment with NY style high rises in La Défense, new buildings and gardens and perhaps extend the same concept to modernise the whole city over time. But, people protested when Tour Montparnasse was being built in Paris and the idea to expand was dropped and applied to the suburbs instead. Paris was retained with its old nostalgia.

Can you share with me a secret that only Parisians know?

Le Buttes Aux Cailles an area in the 13th with small authentic French restaurants old houses and streets with yesteryear charm with names like ‘Rue de Cinqdiamant’ is something to discover.

What movie, song or book best captures the spirit of the Parisian life?

Movie-Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris, BookHemingway’s ‘Paris estune fêtes’ and Josephine Bakers song ‘J’aideux amours’. EM

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LANGUAGE & CULTURE

« CHERCHER LE GARÇON » A GROUP EXHIBITION OF MALE ARTISTS AT THE MAC/VAL MUSEUM

or the first major rendez-vous in its tenth anniversary programme, the MAC/VAL (Musée d’Art Contemporain du Val-de-Marne) is hosting a multi-disciplinary themed exhibition from 7th March to 30th August 2015.

Gustav Klimt, Reconstitution de la Frise Beethoven 1985. Technique mixte sur plâtre sur chaume © Belvédère, Vienne

GUSTAV KLIMT

AND THE VIENNESE SECESSIONIST MOVEMENT AT THE PINACOTHÈQUE DE PARIS By Diane Stamm

ustav Klimt is perhaps best known for his use of gold in his most iconic paintings. Whether that was done as a tribute to his gold engraver father, or simply the allure of the glitter of the chemical element, the chemistry worked wonders on canvas.The exhibition, Au Temps de Klimt – La Sécession à Vienne (In the Time of Klimt – The Vienna Secession), at the Pinacothèque de Paris through June 21, displays two of his most iconic glittering works and traces the development of Art Nouveau in Vienna, known as the Secessionist movement, at the start of the twentieth century, and Klimt’s pivotal role in the movement. Before the Secessionist movement, traditional painting was considered the highest form or art. But the Secessionists believed that all art was of equal importance. To promote their ideas, Klimt and a group of like-minded artists split from the traditionalists and in 1897 founded what became known as the Viennese Secession, “secession” being shorthand for the split. At age 35, Klimt became the group’s president and principal spokesperson. In keeping with the Secessionist view of art, the over 180 items on display in the exhibition include ceramic sculpture, furniture, jewelry, illustrated poems, graphic arts, and paintings by several contemporaneous artists.But clearly, the stars of the show are the Klimt paintings. Two are of particular note.

The first is the iconic Judith 1, which depicts the biblical character Judith after she beheaded Holofernes. It is highly gilded and Judith is bejeweled. The partial head of Holofernes is relegated to the lower right of the canvas. Clearly, Klimt wanted the viewer to focus on Judith, who is at once powerful and defiant.And seductive. Klimt said that “All art is erotic.” Well, maybe not all. But certainly this. She is woman both seductive and triumphant – and magnificent. La Frise Beethoven is Klimt’s interpretation of the Ninth Symphony. At seven feet high and one-hundredtwelve feet long and rich with gilding and detail, it is as monumental and complex as its eponym. Its classical figures include a gilded knight and a huge ape representing Typhoeus, the deadliest monster in Greek mythology. The last section is dedicated to the arts in which, as the frieze depicts, humanity can find beauty, happiness, and love.

What defines masculinity these days? And how can we come up with alternatives to the figure of the dominant male in patriarchal society? The exhibition “Chercher le garçon” brings together a hundred or so male artists who, in one way or another, are challenging and destabilizing established models. In rejecting all manner of authoritarianism, and questioning the values traditionally associated with masculinity (effectiveness, authority, heroism, conquest, strength, etc.), the works exhibited all offer strategies which withstand and re-define the masculine paradigm. In them, the masculine is called into question in all its plasticity. Anthropology has taught us that the minimal and irreducible difference between the male and the female involves the different places occupied in the chain of procreation. The rest is social construction, rooted and dependent on places, periods and cultures. EM MAC/VAL: www.macval.fr

Philippe Ramette, L’Ombre (de moi-même), 2007. Installation lumineuse, technique mixte, dimensions variables. Courtesy Galerie Xippas. © Adagp, Paris 2015. Photo © Marc Domage © Philippe Ramette.

Eventually, fractures began to appear in the foundation of the Viennese Secession movement, and in 1905 Klimt and others quit the Secessionists, marking the decline of the movement. But their brief, shining moment is preserved in their work, and this exhibition captures perfectly their moment in time. EM Pinacotheque de Paris: www.pinacotheque.com

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Boot Café By Jesse Walker, Linguist and founder of www.goodcoffeeinparis.com

his bright blue hole-in-the-wall espresso bar opened in the northeast Marais in late 2014. Built into an old cobbler’s shop, Boot Café is a welcome addition to the ever-expanding Parisian specialty coffee family.

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Food, like the café’s colourful interior, is minimalist, and full of taste. The standout sweet options are the Emperor Norton nibbles, while folks who are more savoury-inclined should try the Jamaican-style escovitch or the omelette. Sunday is savoury congée brunch-time, going for 7.5€ and topped with an impressive array of spices and seasonings, which all conspire to transport your tastebuds to a tropical elsewhere.

owards the end of the 12th century, French King Philip Augustus decided to undertake a Crusade. At that time, much of today’s France was ruled by the British Plantagenet monarchy. Fearing an attack during his absence, Philip decided to protect his capital by encircling Paris with an impressive defensive wall. Some of its vestiges – little-known today even to most Parisians – you can still discover. A few particularly striking examples: At 27 rue Mazarine (near l’Odéon) step down the pedestrian ramp into a two-level underground parking lot. Before you is a length of the Philip Augustus wall and the base of one of its towers. There were such towers every 60 meters along the wall: archers atop each one could shoot accurately up to 30 meters.

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FINDING MAX By Louise Fahy

ast September I fulfilled a long-held desire to get a dog. Tempted to buy a puppy from one of the pet stores lining the Seine, I resisted on two grounds: fear that they may come from a puppy farm and the sad fact that more dogs are abandoned in France than in any other western country. I decided to adopt.

The SPA

The SPCA (known as just SPA) in Gennevilliers was having an open day, so I went. Gennevilliers is an easily accessible suburb, and the RER stops directly outside the SPA. (They have a great website listing all the animals available for adoption.)

A volunteer took me to see a 7-month old sand-colored lab that had arrived the previous evening. I just couldn’t say no to those big liquid eyes! ‘Max’ as he was now christened had to undergo five weeks of quarantine treatments before he finally made it to our home. You need to supply a list of documents demonstrating that you can look after a pet (proof of income, domicile, identity). You also have to complete a questionnaire about your home, and your knowledge of pets in general. The fee depends on the age of your pet. (Older dogs or dogs that are unwell, known as “sauvetages”, are free and the SPA provides free veterinary

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leashes while in the common areas. Take the time to see what your building requires, as it will make your life easier and prevent unnecessary tensions.

Finding a vet

As a new pet owner it is essential to know a good vet. I chose a vet within walking distance who is available for fixed appointments as well as walk-ins. Our first visit uncovered Max’s history. He turned out to be a purebred and his grandparents were beauty champions. Concerned that he might have genetic problems, the vet encouraged me to get in touch with the breeder, who assured me that the line was healthy. He was sad to hear Max had been abandoned. Generally, if a family cannot take care of a dog that comes from a breeder, the “élevage” will take them back and rehome them. care for them.) You then fill out a contract signing the dog over to you. The staff vet gives you the “Carnet de Santé” and a small badge for the dog’s collar with the number of his “puce” or microchip.

To ramasse or not to ramasse?

So what’s it like having a dog in Paris? Having a dog in an apartment is, to say the least, a challenge. You have to take your dog out every few hours for nature’s call - no small feat in the winter, especially at 6am when your little friend wakes you to avoid an accident. This leads me to the next thing you will learn as a dogowner in Paris: you are

obliged to pick up after your pet if he “litters” the sidewalk. Legally you are not required to do so on the road, but it is best practice to pick up from the road as well – there’s no shortage of people who will let you know their dissatisfaction if you don’t!

Good neighbors make good friends

Just as people in the streets provide advice on how to manage your dog, so do your neighbors. Most people in our building love Max, but there was one neighbor who didn’t like “pipi” near his garage. He insisted that this was in the rules of the “copropriété” but such information was not to be found. However, our building does require that dogs be on

When you are at work

How do you keep an active dog busy when you are at work all day? In the US there is doggie day care, but this has not yet arrived here. However, other options are available, including dog walking services and groups that will take your dog for walks in the forest for a couple of hours for about 20 euros, then return him to your home.

Was it worth it?

It has been a lot of work but yes, definitely! Adopting a dog is a great way to get out and get some exercise, it’s highly social and it provides you with another insight into what life is like in this beautiful city. EM

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THE FUTURE IS HERE: TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE IN A “NEW AGE” By Keyvan Golestaneh M.A., L.Ac, director of the Conscious Health Institute. www.NewWorldMedicine.com “It is not the strongest…that survives… It is the one that is most adaptable to change” ~ Charles Darwin “What is now proved was once only imagined” ~ William Blake Ever since humans have had tools, the idea of controlling our environment has ignited our imagination. Basic technology, fire, and language accelerated cooperation and started a series of revolutions that are coming to a head in our time. Humankind’s ability to organize creatively through culture and commerce has fueled consumption and created an interdependent global socio-economic system, an anthroposphere in the biosphere.

The great advantage the human species has is its plasticity, the ability to change and adapt because of culture and technology. That power makes it possible to intentionally and quickly intervene in the normally slow evolutionary process, through direct manipulation of the body and environment. Change is speeding everything up. The global explosion and availability of information, technology and “big data” give people the opportunity to take personal control of their health. It is now possible to discover genetic predispositions to diseases before they develop. Check-ups are among the medical procedures that sometimes no longer require office visits. Health professionals can videoconference with patients in their own home. In some cases surgeons using advanced robotics and nanotechnology, can conduct operations remotely, even if you’re in the Antarctic-it has already happened! From the story of Frankenstein to the Star Trek classic “Borg” episode, we encounter the fantasy of creating life and the nightmare of being taken over by our own creations-machines. Thanks to advances in genetics, digital and biotechnology, we can materialize, “make concrete” what we imagine, something only dreamed of in the past! What was once science fiction is becoming a routine part of life. Now it is even possible to grow body parts in a laboratory. The boundary between fiction and life is more fluid than ever. The human-made environment we’ve created brings the biosphere into the noosphere (mind-sphere). Humans

create the context of their own existence and are no longer completely subjected to the capriciousness of non-human nature. Creativity combined with consumerism is the driving force in the emerging global village. Whether we have the wisdom to manage that power is perhaps the greatest question of our time. The two wild cards are earth’s weather patterns and human aggression. Both could easily destroy our creations.

could never have happened without advances in biotechnology and genetics. A truly new era in medicine is emerging.

The release of the Apple Watch was more than just another consumer event. With it you can monitor your own bodily states and share that information instantaneously. Physicians can remotely monitor vital signs 24/7 from any location. By objectively monitoring emotional and mental states, it is possible to micro-manage and change behavior and vital states via awareness and physical exercises. Stress is one of the principle causes of disease. If you are not aware of being stressed, your watch can tell you! The potential impact is revolutionary, because it gives objective feedback instantaneously. By correlating vital signs to life-style, you can make changes and verify the results. This technology enables people to connect to a computerized living environment in such a way that it automatically adjusts room conditions to fit your mood.

Humans are the first earth species to achieve this kind of worldwide dominance. We are moving into a “new age,” not the clichéd spiritual one but the age of Anthropocene. It’s a new earth epoch, where humanity is a global force like the weather and geology. For good or bad, we are now driving the future of biospheric evolution. Have we created an uncontrollable monster? EM

There are countless benefits of technology like the Internet and computers, but how will they transform humankind and society? The power of creation gives us the illusion of control, but in reality it’s the unintended consequences that hold the most danger.

Keyvan Golestaneh M.A., L.Ac. is a natural and Chinese medical practitioner, herbalist, bodyworker, psychotherapist and writer with 30 years experience in Yoga, meditation and Qi Gong, and a degree in Anthropology. He is the director of the Conscious Health Institute. www.NewWorldMedicine.net and www.ConsciousHealthInstitute.org

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ASKING THE QUESTION

“WHO AM I?” By Wendy Smith, Psychologist, www.wendysmith.eu

“Who am I?” A question often unconsciously asked in our teens, then again in our twenties, and frequently becoming a conscious question in our thirties…. Until finally we reach the 40-something age bracket with a strong sense of who we are. Moving to another country, culture and language, we may well find ourselves asking: “Who am I?” A five-year study of internationally assigned couples, lead by Professor David Harrison from Penn State University, found that the process of adjusting to a new country and culture requires expatriates to redefine their sense of self. It doesn’t just take a change of culture to provoke this questioning of ourselves. A change of career or loss of job, children moving out, becoming independent, becoming single after a relationship… these are all transitions in life that may leave us asking this rather simple yet complex question: “Who am I?” You can tell you are experiencing this when you wonder how to introduce yourself: “I am John Dun, an engineer”, or “I am Karen Toll, Johnny’s mum”. Yet you are no longer an engineer nor do

you perhaps work anymore and perhaps introducing yourself as someone’s mum or dad is no longer relevant to your life’s circumstances.

b) Be aware that the changes are a process and won’t last forever and also that you can impact the process positively through action.

When you are an expatriate the changes in culture and your points of connection to others may make you feel insecure. Suddenly your nationality becomes a part of your introduction identity, an important one in fact, as it is one of the stable components of your identity.

c) It is rare to lose all roles with a change of life circumstance. List all the roles that you still have.

The quest to answer the question of one’s identity, and to be comfortable with what we find, often causes much angst and uncertainty in our judgments of ourselves, of others and of life in general. Questioning our most fundamental, well entrenched thoughts about the world, ourselves, and our values to become secure in the sense of “I am….!” isn’t the easiest of processes, and a process it is. However, there are ways to help you through it: a) Know that other expatriates you meet are very likely feeling the same way you are. Sharing your experiences can be a good point of conversation and connection.

d) Check your thoughts. Think of the change of circumstance as an opportunity to grow and enrich your life and self-concept. e) Replace previous roles of identity with new ones. List all the things you have always wanted to do if you could and research if those things are available to you in your new location. f) Try something new that you may never have had the opportunity to do before. Take comfort in the knowledge that the challenges in identity change, whether through expatriation or other life circumstances, are a wonderful opportunity to enrich yourself with new skills, experiences and roles. EM

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ISSUE 13

FOOD AND DRINK

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Sakura flower Martini By Maestro Marco Head Mixer at Club Rayé

3hr Prep

Ingredients One Cerise

10 Mins cooking

6 Cl Sakura liquor 1Cl Lillet Blanc

Easy

ROSS’ TERIYAKI CHICKEN WITH CREAMY RADISH SALAD

Original

By Ross Campbell, Head Chef at Club Rayé

Ingredients for radish salad Ingredients for marinade 1 bunch pink radishes

1 bottle of teriyaki sauce (I use kikkoman)

1 tbsp mayonnaise

2 tbsp honey

1 tbsp creme fraiche

2 tbsp dark soy sauce

1 tbsp dark soy sauce

3 cloves of garlic finely chopped

Chopped chives

6 fillets of chicken breast

Salt and pepper

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Method

1. Mix together all the ingredients for the marinade. 2. Cut the chicken into 3cm cubes, leave in the marinade for 3h+

Preparation

Take a Martini glass and fill with ice cubes. Let cool for all the preparation of the cocktail.

3. Slice radishes with a grater. Mix with other salad ingredients. Leave to chill.

Fill the mixing glass with ice, cool and remove water.

4. Skewer the marinated chicken and cook on a griddle pan for 5 mins. Add the remaining marinade and cook until tender.

Pour all ingredients in the mixing glass. Mix gently to cool the contents.

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