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Dear Esteemed Reader, We are proud to publish our eleventh edition of The Hong Kong Resource Guide with you at GlamFest 2021. The Hong Kong Resource Guide is published and released by the organizers of The Spring Fling, Summer Sparkles and GlamFest; the annual Kowloon Bazaars which has been successfully running for fifteen consecutive years. How shopping fairs come about from an aspiration to provide a platform to vendors to showcase, market and sell their products and services to a mass of quality shoppers. It is also an initiative to bring people together during the beginning of the festive seasons - with Diwali, Mid-Autumn Festival, Halloween and Christmas around the corner. For shoppers, it is a unique experience of having all their shopping done under one roof with an array of vendors selling a variety of products and services. Laced with lucky draws, quality F&B, wine tastings, handouts, freebies and testers... it is indeed an unforgettable day out! This guide serves as icing on the cake. In our endeavor to give more to the people of Hong Kong, we bring you insightful editorial, thought provoking articles, insider tips and tricks and the Top Schools’ Guide to Hong Kong schools. Some interesting and informative articles include topics like personality development, health, self development, style and technology, several servings to keep you healthy, and many more… so get geared up for some quality reading. We sincerely hope that the guide will be a compendium of useful information for people from all walks of life. Yours Resourcefully, Deepa Nainani and Neerja Sujanani Publishers
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Hong Kong Reflections and more... This past year has not been easy - businesses affected, the travel scene completely changing, not being able to be with loved ones and an umpteen number of changes to basic lifestyle. This is a whole new phase which will go down in history! However, the pandemic has provided many with the chance for ref l e c t i on . In the hustle and bustle of life, we go by this concrete jungle with so much to do. Hong Kong has infrastructure which allows us to accomplish so much in a day! This place screams efficiency at its peak, but wears us out simultaneously. From a coffee meet to work, a client lunch, a school appointment, an evening workout, dinner with friends and finally - a little bit of Netflix before we hit the sack, society has gotten so used to the flow of their lifestyle… and the pandemic has broken that flow. As a result, here are some of our Reflections with this “pause’... - A lot is not in our control: This is a lesson for control freaks like me who never believed in ‘going with the flow’. I am now officially alive and flowing and it feels kind of liberating. Not being invested in heaps of planning and accepting whatever comes keeps my stress levels in check as long as I try my best. - We have everything we need: We always tend to feel like we can’t live without many of our possessions when really we need very little to survive. I write this whilst in quarantine, and am living off a tiny bit compared to of what I have accumulated at home and it’s a true eye opener! - We MUST be grateful: A lot of us have started counting our blessings, things that truly matter: optimum health, family, friends, work - we have so much to be thankful for! - Health is the biggest wealth: Having had time and space out has given us the ability to think individualistically, resulting in a lot of us having healthier regimes, enjoying it thoroughly in the process. Keeping healthy is crucial to fight this pandemic together! - Pick up a new hobby: I am thrilled to see many pick up new activities which they never had time for before: Hiking, mahjong, dancing, kayaking are just a few I have seen amongst family and friends and I see so much more joy in their faces! - Community Spirit: Watching people come together to help the needy and help each other has been heartwarming. Despite the devastation and negativity revolving around this pandemic, it has provided us with the opportunity for change. Humans propose and God disposes so what we can do during this time is keep positive, make the most out of it, reflect and soon this will all be over! Deepa Nainani is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Plus Group International Ltd. She has taken up the art of writing recently and has inspired many on their journeys. Reach out to her for content ideas, inspiration and more... sales@plusgroup.com.hk | www.plusgroup.com.hk | Tel: (852) 2333 4421 | FB & IG PlusGroupHK
Social Media:
10 Clever Tips To Skyrocket Your Traffic In 2021 More than half of the world uses social media daily and on average, users spend 2 hours 25 minutes on numerous platforms. Consumer behavior has changed significantly in 2020 and we’re here to help you keep up! Are you approaching your social media strategy like you always have? Level up with a no-nonsense list of actionable social media tips from experts: Pick your platforms - Don’t set up on every platform under the sun. Instead, prioritise posting ‘quality content’ on one platform. After all, you can always expand to other platforms when you’re more established. Interact with your audience - Have your audience do the heavy lifting by creating contests with prizes for completing tasks such as “Share on Facebook”, “Pin on Pinterest”. It’s genius - your contest will run itself! Lights, Camera, Caption! - Did you know that 85% of Facebook videos are watched without sound? Captions make videos accessible at any place or time. Not captioning means less viewers watching through to the end. Test, test, test! - Every audience reacts differently. Find out what works best by tracking which content generates the most engagement. Tell YOUR Story - People love people. Entertain followers by showing your human side. People don’t buy into brands – they buy into the story behind brands. Use your story to reinforce your brand’s message and the things that you stand for. Don’t over-promote - You don’t want to blatantly promote yourself in EVERY post. Make content that folks will actually enjoy and need to ascertain. Go Live! - Did you know that Facebook users watch live videos 3 times longer than pre-uploaded ones? Answer questions on the spot and notify followers when ‘live’ so they can tune in. Forget your follower count - It means nothing if your followers are not engaging with your content and reacting to your posts - prioritise engagement and more followers will come naturally! Build credibility - Just given a customer great service? Ask them to ‘check in’ or tag you in their photos. Proving your reliability goes a long way towards consumer confidence. 70/30 golden rule - Share others’ content 70% of the time, but share your own branded or promotional content 30% of the time. Too much to do and digest? To build your social media / online / website presence Reach out to your expert partner Plus Group Int’l Ltd. You will enjoy the experience as much as the final product! sales@printplus.com.hk | www.printplus.com.hk | Tel: (852) 2333 4421 | FB, IG, LI, YT
From Phrases To Sentences
Two Simple Ways To Get Your Child Talking Children move from using only single words and then begin to put two words together. They may say, “Doggy run”, “Mummy bread” or “me eat”. From here we want their sentences to grow. Expansion and extension are two ways for you to help your child develop their expressive language. Language expansion ‘expands’ the utterances of your child by you ‘repeating’ back what your child has said but using proper grammar. You expand the phrases, acknowledge your child, maintain the meaning and keep the words that your child has already used. Child: Doggy run. (when they see a dog running in the park or in a book or cartoon) Adult: Yes! The dog is running. Child: Big dog. Adult: Yes. The dog is big! Apart from making the phrases into complete sentences, adding new information to the existing phrases helps elaborate and enrich what your child has said. Language extension ‘extends’ the utterances of your child by using proper grammar and also introduces new vocabulary. Child: Baby cry. Adult: Yes. The baby’s crying. He is thirsty. Child: Baby juice. Adult: Yes. The baby is drinking juice. It’s orange juice. Try incorporating these strategies throughout the day, e.g. bath time, snack time, in the playground. Keep it natural and use engaging intonation to stress the key words that you want your child to ‘learn’. Don’t make your child repeat you – it is enough for them to hear what you say. Have fun together and make the interactions enjoyable and meaningful!
The Child Development Centre is a not-for-profit organisation officially constituted in 1978. We provide various support in English and Chinese, through assessments; speech and occupational therapies; sensory integration, social skills and school readiness programmes amongst others, to a wide spectrum of young children with additional developmental or educational needs.
The Humble Kati Roll In 1932, a small eatery called Nizam’s, located in Calcutta, India, created a dish that they simply named ‘The Roll’; chargrilled juicy meats and vegetables wrapped in a flaky paratha flatbread, drizzled with tangy chutney and topped with crunchy fresh salad. As word of this tasty creation spread through Bengal and beyond, the roll quickly became a national hit. The popular dish was dubbed the ‘Kati Roll’, named for the wooden skewers that the meats and vegetables were cooked on. Typically found in and around busy Markets, Offices, School and Business districts the true test of any good Indian kati stall is often the queue of people jockeying for position at break time. Once a “hot kati and a cold drink” are in hand the street side Indian style “working lunch” commences, a common site across the land finds businessmen finishing discussions, students sharing notes or exhausted shoppers refueling and strategising their next moves. Clattering trams, wandering city dwelling livestock, piercingly loud car horns and hawkers yelling rock bottom prices adding invaluable character to complete what can best be described as a “typical Indian street style experience”. Although the true origins of this ubiquitous street food is undoubtedly Calcutta, the bustling streets of India from North to South, East and West are dotted with countless holein-the-wall eateries, each offering their own trademark Kati Rolls and an unflinching claim to the ownership of the ‘original’ recipe citing distant aunts and uncles as the true founders.
Come by Bengal Brothers and try our Aunts secret Kati recipes and you’ll feel like you’re strolling through New Market Calcutta - as though you never left! No. 6 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, HK | www.bengal-brothers.com
The new buzzword - HIFU Facials A painless and non-invasive therapeutic treatment that uses high energy to regenerate collagen, giving your skin definition and minimise signs of aging. Approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2004, the HIFU procedure has been used safely in over 250,000 treatments worldwide. Ultrasound energy itself has been used safely in the medical field for more than 50 years. What are HIFU’s Benefits? Consultant: Excellent results in weeks! HIFU doesn’t damage the skin’s surface; one can still use face wash and makeup. It also restores more radiant skin and tightens the skin, irons out our wrinkles. How does it stimulate Collagen production? Consultant: Ultrasound energy is delivered at an optimal temperature, deep beneath your skin. HIFU jumpstarts a natural process called ‘neocollagenesis’, to produce new collagen where it relies on your body’s own collagen-building process for organic and noticeable results. Is it different to Laser Procedures? Consultant: Lasers rely on light energy, which cannot reach deeper skin layers at an optimal temperature.HIFU’s ultrasound energy bypasses the skin’s surface to treat depths not matched by other non-invasive cosmetic devices and requires no downtime after one treatment. How long does a HIFU procedure take? Consultant: Face & Neck = 60 to 90 minutes. Chest = 30 minutes. One to six sessions minimum, depending on desired results. How long do HIFU results last? Consultant: After your treatment you will see slight plumping, best results are visible in 2-3 months and your body will continue to regenerate collage for the next 6 months after the initial treatment. What does HIFU treatment feel like? Consultant: You feel tiny amounts of energy being deposited into precise depths of your skin, indicating that the collagen-building process’ initiation. This sensation only lasts during transmission. Who is suitable for? Consultant: Mild to moderate skin laxity – when your skin begins to look/feel less firm or when you have a lowered eyebrow line, loose skin on neck, sagging under the chin or have chest wrinkles. Can HIFU cause damage? Consultant: In rare case may cause facial nerve injury if not administered by a trained and qualified therapist. HIFU treatments are available at Spa Beaute Par Zai. Spa BPZ is a multi award winning spa in Hong Kong since 1975, in the heart of Central – aiming to offer avant-garde spa and beauty treatments to modern career women in corporate offices and to the traditional elite who come to shop in the best stores in Central.
Mobile Photography 7 Easy-to-Follow Tips 2021 Phone cameras these days are extremely powerful. With a little extra knowledge on how to utilize a phone camera’s full potential, one can actually click absolutely amazing pictures which can even be compared to DSLR photography. Here are some quick tips Buy a Phone With Higher Camera Specs - This is an obvious one but if you are planning to buy a new phone, consider options like iPhone 11 or 12 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S20 or Note 10+, OnePlus 8 Pro, and Huawei P30 or P40 Pro. Clean the Lens - Even with the best specifications, if the lens isn’t clean, you won’t get a sharp image. This is the first step, always! Make Sure Your Subject is in Focus - Once you’ve decided what your subject is, the next step is to tap on the screen to fix the focus. Avoid Zooming In - The zoom-in function in phone cameras still isn’t all that advanced. So instead of zooming in, use leg zoom, which means move the camera closer to your subject and then click pictures. You can also buy mini tele lenses. Or you can click pictures and then crop them later on. Learn How to Use Light - Experiment with the light sources available to you at any given moment. Shoot during the sunrise or the sunset hour. If it’s possible, invest in a good artificial light or learn how to use editing apps to enhance the lighting effects. Also, try exploring the awesome world of silhouette photography. Try Different Angles - Develop an eye to see things from a different perspective. Click from a really low or high angle. Follow the Rule of Thirds - Use the grid function which divides the screen into nine parts. Now, try to frame the picture in such a way that your main subject is not in the middle of the composition, but a little off-center, where the vertical and horizontal lines are meeting each other. The important thing is to keep trying things and clicking as many pictures as you can. With practice and experience, you’ll be able to develop your creative instincts that’ll turn into stunning pictures in no time.
Ali Ghorbani of Ali G Studios is a professional portrait, wedding, product and event photographer. He also holds photography workshops. www.aligstudios.com | Instagram: @aligphoto | Tel: +852 6110 0569
Advanced School Research for Smart Parents We often do say that choosing a school is an emotional decision. Within reason. Yet, before we get into lengthy debates on the choice of curriculum, it’s important that the schools on our shortlist are robust and are not about to go bust! This is especially important nowadays where new private schools are opening all the time. So, before you entrust your little ones to apparently trustworthy and qualified educators, do some digging. What Is Due Diligence? In the financial world, due diligence involves a comprehensive examination of a company before making a decision - usually a financial one. Many parents pore over annual reports to decide which stocks, shares, and funds to invest in, yet - surprisingly - do not spend a lot of time researching the organisation that operates a school they are considering for their child. Lots of information is readily available and some require a little more time/expense. To embark on a canny school investigation (CSI), consider the following areas: LICENSING Check that the school is licensed - and for the correct age of children. Then, we check the licence covers each of the premises on which the school operates, with individuals’ names and company names on invoices matching the licence holder. If there is no match, find out why. ENROLMENT You’ll want to know that enrollment is healthy; that a new school is growing and an established school is not shrinking. A school may not be completely forthcoming with this information but there are ways to find out. STAFF QUALITY Spot check members of staff - check out their LinkedIn profiles and check their credentials. Search for previous and current vacancies advertised on job boards to understand what sort of qualifications and experience the school requires. At Top Schools, we will conduct a thorough search including all these areas. When you trust us to place your child in a top school, you can be sure that we, in turn, trust any school we are recommending. www.topschools.asia
Better You Communication, Better the Quality of your Life! A big part of communications is when we have differing or opposing views... these are communicated via arguments and /or discussions. Most importantly how do we handle them and then move onto resolving them in an aimicable manner. What’s the difference between arguments and discussions? The difference in these words lies in the usage and the connotation, or shade of meaning, behind each word. Surely, all our life, many difficulties, irritations, frustrations, criticisms and complaints have come up and have been solved; but many disagreeable problems are often still unresolved. Notice which style has been used by the situations around you? And which is the most valuable style to use… Is it by arguments or discussions? Discussions must make each one express their opinion. Never attack any person by name; just attack the problem towards the best solutions. If many are shy to reply in the open its best to express themselves on paper, without signing their name. Some people say they are honest to share their thoughts and feelings - That’s fine, as long as their volume does not go high, and no one’s tone gets rude. Arguments are often angry disputes or disagreements. Choose your arguments wisely. Some arguments arouse resentment that last for many hours or days as they feel disrespected. Allow others to win too... make sure you see both points of view. Aristocratic people speak with a high degree of calm - So be calm; Respect people’s opinions. They have a right to express themselves too. So, stick to discussion mode. Remind each other, ‘we can we discuss this calmly, or on another day, when we are both calmer’. Act calm, be calm; Destress each other by valuable discussions in a calm way to get the best options for long lasting relationships and mutual successes. And lastly, when discussions and arguments go the wrong way - change the topic to… now what’s next - let’s do something else - how about tea or coffee?! Maya Daswani is a powerful Personality Excellence trainer in Asia, since 2007 recognised in the international media. PERSONA POWER offers Image Management, Personality Development, Soft Skills & Finishing School trainings and Communication skills trainings. www.personapower.com | email: info@personapower.com | www.personapower.com
Zoom and Doom “You are on mute” “Can you turn on your mute” “Can’t see you” We have all experienced the Zoom call which is rather less than perfect. and I’m sure gentle reader you are not guilty of any of the above, just like me. But ……… occasionally we do forget, and our zoom call is doomed to failure. The good news is that we can use Zoom. Meet or the like to our advantage. This leads me to a Top 10 Tips on Virtual meetings: 1. Get dressed - Yes, we can only see your top half, but the time you stand up to get your cup of tea is the time your colleagues get a real eyeful - soon to be viral. 2. Mute your audio and turn of camera by default. 3. Beware backgrounds - although you may have a wonderful wardrobe, I don’t want to peer into it. Choose a suitable, unique, or plain background – please no more Golden Gate bridge. 4. Set a profile pic. 5. Set a full profile name. 6. Record with permission – just in case you need a record. 7. Look at the camera. One of the hardest things to do since you may be tempted to look at the gallery. But you look awfully shifty with no direct eye contact. 8. Have your cheat “post it” notes around screens- answers to questions, agenda etc. 9. Learn the keyboard shortcuts, the list is long, like space bar for un/mute. 10. Place all in the same virtual background with immersive view.
Virtual meetings will be with us long after Covid 19 has left. We may as well get used to them, practice and become proficient. “Can you hear me now? “
Brian Hodgson is a Professional Speaker and Trainer at Publicspeaking.hk. He conducts training at universities, companies and for Individuals. He has been a Champion Toastmaster for over 40 Years.
Benefits of Bespoke Suiting The term ‘bespoke’ refers to anything which is custom-made, though it’s generally associated with men’s clothing, particularly with men’s suits, tuxedos, and sports jackets. Bespoke suiting is a long-standing menswear tradition, which was originally developed during the late 1700s in the by-lanes of Italy. Here are the top 4 benefits of choosing bespoke suiting over anything else: Flawless Fittings - Buying a suit off the rack is a gamble. These suits are created in standardized designs and patterns which may or may not work for the customer. Bespoke suits however, are created after taking the customer’s measurements in an exceedingly meticulous manner. Thus, offering an absolutely perfect fit every single time. Every Element of your Suit is Customizable - Poor quality fabric, baggy shoulders, or unflattering sleeve lengths? Not anymore! Since these suits are made from scratch, the scope of customization is very high. The customer chooses top end material, the fit, cut, style, and just about everything else! Enjoy the Perks of Superior Craftsmanship - When it comes to bespoke suiting, the tailors are paid not just to create a piece of clothing, but to create a piece of art! Bespoke tailors know exactly what kind of style and cut is required to flatter given measurements. These suits look absolutely stunning, and also at the same time, they’d stand the test of time owing to the expert tailors’ superior craftsmanship and years and years of knowledge and experience in the industry. Perfect for Making a Powerful First Impression - A sharp bespoke suit with an impeccable fit never fails to make its mark, especially in a professional, corporate environment. It’s actually a very influential way of making a truly memorable and powerful first impression. It’s definitely time to say goodbye to ill-fitted suits that don’t last long. Invest in bespoke suiting and upgrade your style game to make a lasting impression.
Maxwell’s Clothier’s, a pioneer of bespoke tailoring in the past 60 years creates bespoke clothing your way. Book an appointment at +852 2366 6658 www.maxwellsclothiers.com | FB /IG/ Li / Tw: maxwellsclothiers
Online Shopping Advancement in Technology Online shopping is a new trending business and has turned out to be an essential need of the time. It has grown to new heights and is making the way to shop easier and more convenient. As most people lead busy lives, they can sit at the comfort of their homes and can often access a much larger range of products and search buttons definitely makes it easier to find what you want in a minimal amount of time and with the goods reaching at your door step. The convenience of online shopping: • Time - Saving, Money & Effort • Delivery service at your door step • Wider variety of products • Avoids crowded shopping centers. • Online discounts & voucher codes • 24/7 Shopping! Tips On Safer Online Shopping: • Secure Connection - Look for a padlock icon in the address bar to ensure website encryption and thereby safety. The URL also should start with “https” rather than just “http.” • If you aren’t sure of an item, chat to the online customer service – they’ll be happy to help. • Keep track of your bank statements when you have purchased online. • Check product reviews . • Pay with credit cards - offers cash backs and perfect for your shopping spree! • Check shipping conditions and terms. Ensure they provide tracking as well as insurance for your safety.
Whatsapp Jyoti Daswani (Jo Jo) - Your Personal Online Fashion Shopper @9833 4037 for a consultation. She will help you save your time, money and effort by surfing the internet for great deals to suit your style, size, colour & budget!
Coping with Grief and Loss The COVID-19 epidemic has left many causalities to grief! The world is grieving the loss of loved ones, the inability to be with family and friends, and perhaps the loss of security. We all experience grief and loss at some point in life because to live is to suffer on the one hand and, on the other hand, experience immense joy. A loss will likely be one of the most stressful and overwhelming challenges we face in life. Each of us grieve and experience loss differently. It can be gradual or sudden and intense, even driving us to the edge with a constellation of emotions of fear, anger, remorse, and sorrow. In time, most of the grief and sadness subsides. For some, there can be complicated and unremitting grief. Seeking therapy is an avenue that must be considered to move on. Processing Grief in Therapy Loss can hit us like a curveball - our strength and resilience are tested beyond our perceived limits, as we may not be prepared for the magnitude of our grief. This can be intense and unbearable, leading us to a place of despair and a deep void. EMDR Therapy in Overcoming Grief In looking for a way to move beyond grief, you may want to consider eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR). EMDR’s ability to create improvement in a short amount of time rests in its focus on treating unprocessed memories, causing stress and anxiety. Our brain stores memories in neural networks in a group of interconnected brain cells that fire together. EMDR harnesses the brain’s neuroplasticity to create new neural pathways to reinterpret how the brain processes anxious experiences, thoughts, and emotional disturbances. EMDR is an empirically validated and clinically researched treatment that uses eye movements that mimic those made during the REM sleep phase to desensitize and reduce the emotional charge relating to disturbing memories, allowing the client to move beyond the traumatic event. It is a highly effective form of therapy for treating post-traumatic stress disorder, trauma, anxiety, depression, and phobias. “Life is a balance between holding on and letting go.” - Rumi Nivedita Ramanujam founder of Inner Compass Psychotherapy, is a certified psychotherapist, psycho-traumatologist, hypnotherapist, mindfulness & meditation facilitator and registered clinical supervisor. She has a wealth of experience in treating anxiety, depression and trauma with adults and adolescents. www.niveditaramanujam.com
# ItsOkay! “It’s Okay not to be Okay!”
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The message is simple, yet powerful. We are fundamentally encouraging you to say okay to your feelings without judgement, allow yourselves to be vulnerable, and get that it’s normal. It’s okay to move away from the illusion that it’s possible to be happy all the time, or the need to be perfect. There is so much value in allowing ourselves to just ‘feel’, and complete the experience of emotions rather than judging them. By the time you have felt something, it’s also too late to say to yourselves (or anyone else) “don’t feel sad”.
All species naturally feel angry, sad, and scared (babies and animals feel it too). It’s not ‘wrong’ or ‘bad’ to experience these emotions. It’s only our judgment that has deemed it bad or wrong. If we can take emotions as a natural part of life and allow ourselves to fully feel, then each emotion will have a start and an end point, and we can move on. We have primary emotions that are actually here to help us survive. We don’t judge happiness or excitement, but we have judged fear, anger and sadness. - Fear helps to protect us from dangerous situations. - Anger helps us place boundaries for self-preservation. - Sadness helps us release and cleanse our system. So, instead of placing more rules on how we ‘should’ be, let’s say ‘okay’ to the way we feel and acknowledge these emotions when we experience them. You can do this by simply scanning yourself, acknowledging how you feel, and allowing yourself to complete the experience of that emotion through deep breathing until the emotional charge has gone.
A simple video to help reiterate the message It’s OKAY!
Sonia Samtani is the Founder and CEO of All About You Centre. She is a high qualified hypnotherapist & NLP trainer, corporate & life coach and is a well-recognised media personality. www.soniasamtani.com | www.allaboutyoucentre.com
Learn the most powerful relaxation technique – The Shavasana Pose In a time-crunch in this active, overstimulated world, you don’t get the chance to be present in the moment. This relaxation technique brings about a complete resignation of the body to the laws of gravity, the mind to nature and your energy is transferred to deep dynamic breathing. Your voluntary muscles relax and transfer energy to involuntary parts. This transfer of energy by voluntary action causing the involuntary reaction produces the necessary equilibrium for renewal of strength. Recommended to be done 1 to 5 minutes daily. What is it? • In Sanskrit, ‘sava’ means corpse & ‘asana’ means posture. • Shavasana might look like a nap - But it’s actually a fully conscious pose aimed at being awake, yet completely relaxed. Assimilate the Benefits? • Improves focus WHEN DISTRACTED. • Lowers blood pressure WHEN ANGRY. • Reduces anxiety WHEN STRESSED. • Prevents fearing the unknown WHEN UNCERTAIN. • Rejuvenates your body WHEN TIRED. • Good for insomnia WHEN DIFFICULTY SLEEPING. Perform the Corpse pose? 1. Lie down facing the ceiling. 2. Keep the arms and legs “starfish like”. 3. Close the eyes. 4. Avoid any body movement. 5. Let the breath follow its natural cycle. 6. Consciously withdraw attention, by stages and relax the 16 vital zones of the body as these are easily prone to stress: (1) Tips of your toes, (2) ankles, (3) knees, (4) thighs & arms, (5) anus, (6) reproductive organs, (7) navel, (8) stomach, (9) heart, (10) neck, (11) lips, (12) tip of your nose, (13) eyes, (14) space between your eyebrows, (15) forehead and (16) brain. 7. Rest for as long as you like. 8. Done? Breathe deeply, wiggle the fingers/toes; move the wrists/ankles; stretch! 9. Bend the knees and turn onto the right side. 10. Keep the eyes closed and use the arms to sit upright. Notice a sense of calmness and stillness within. Whatever happens around you, know that this sense of calmness is always available to you! Content courtesy The Yoga Institute, India, (est. 1918), www.yogaistitute.com. Life Management Yoga Centre is Hong Kong’s Classical Yoga Centre & Teacher Training School since 1998. LMYC is a non-profit organization serving students, teachers and the community. www.yoga.org.hk. Facebook LMYCHK | Instagram @l.m.y.c
Buying Home Appliances? Make Sure you Read This!
Picking out a new appliance can be intimidating… be a smart consumer! With ever evolving products, technology trends there is certainly a lot more factors to consider. Buying guide: • Ensure you are buying a Grade 1 model of any appliance as approved by EMSD of the Hong Kong government. • Measure twice, buy once – ensuring an appliance fits your space is critical. Go the extra mile… example: in which direction does the fridge door open up (you can request a change so some models) and how far it goes will ensure you have a safe buy. Air conditioners: Ask professional advice to calculate how many horsepower your aircon should have to cool your required space. When you consider the cost, it’s not only the cost of the actual air conditioner that needs to be considered, but also the cost of delivery, installation and often scaffolding is needed. Get a professional to do a site visit if this facility is available to you. Refrigerator: Don’t look at the capacity alone – check out the sales label to see how much space is allocated to the fridge and how much to the freezer, then determine if this combination works best for your family depending on your current usage. Remember, a big and tall fridge doesn’t mean it has the best capacity available! Various models differ by 10 to 15% in capacity so ensure you check out as many models as you can. Look at new tech – the latest have ‘Inverter Technology’ which gives a long-term saving in your electricity bill. Washing Machines: Check for the energy & water saving label and go for Grade 1. For larger families go for the largest capacity you can afford. Always use trusted brands of detergents and follow instructions; ‘more powder’ doesn’t always mean ‘cleaner’… you will end up with residue all over the machine and your clothes too! Remember - overloading the machine and leaving coins in clothing spoils the machine which results in costly repairs. Top tips: • Use a reliable sales agent who will arrange to take away your old appliance. • Recycling and collection can also be arranged by www.weee.com.hk
Westwing Appliances Ltd is Hong Kong’s top home appliance dealership carrying several international brands of repute. With their own service center & department, they take care of all their clients. Visit their showroom or website for more info: www.westwing.com.hk
5 Pillars of Health & Fitness for Women Today’s health & fitness industry can be confusing and overwhelming! If you are tired of the quick fixes and unrealistic programs, here is where to start… 1. Training - Try to prioritise strength & resistance training but don’t forget to include activities and exercise you enjoy too. Diversity keeps you interested and motivated in the long run. Top tip: Start with a minimum of 3 days of exercise. 2. Nutrition - Nutrition is fuel. It’s not just about what you eat but also about being realistic too. Eating nutritious food that will fuel you 80% of the time whilst still enjoying the foods you love the other 20%. Cutting out certain food groups is just not sustainable long term. It’s important to note too that your appetite might also increase at certain times during your menstrual cycle. Top tip: Eat protein at every meal. 3. Sleep - The health repercussions of a lack of sleep over a long period of time are staggering. It can be the catalyst for eventually why we give up on our goals. Aiming to get 7-9 hours of quality sleep is a good start. Top tip: Set a reminder an hour before bedtime to start winding down. 4. Movement – Movement is key, even in its simplest form of walking and will account for the majority of your daily energy expenditure. Schedule that walk in your diary. Take a break, pop on your headphones and get those steps in to help you improve not just your physical health but also your mental health too. Top tip: Get your steps done early before other things get in the way. 5. Water - So simple but so important. Can improve alertness, energy, help gauge your appetite and much more. Aiming for 2-3 litres a day is a good starting point. Top tip: Drink from a bottle rather than a glass so you can keep track easier. It’s time for every woman to start living their best life!
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Eating Right the Vedic Way In today’s world where you find a new study every second day refuting the previous one, it sometimes is difficult to decide what to believe. Ancient Indian science of Ayurvedic nutrition has stood the test of time and has shown great results in disease prevention and management. It is a personalized rather than the general approach of modern nutrition. Broadly speaking, there are three main body types as described in Ayurveda... Vata Body: If you are slender, with a delicate bone structure and dry hair and skin and irregular eating habits, and gain and lose weight easily, you are a Vata body type. Avoid: Foods that are too bitter in taste or raw food like cold salads, large quantities of fatty foods, honey and dry food. Go for: Regular warm cooked meals, natural sweets like dates, and nourishing meals. Oats rice and wheat will balance the Vata Dosha.
vata pitta kapha
Pitta Body People of this type are generally of medium built, with a reddish tinge to skin. They have a penetrating voice and are ambitious people but can be short tempered. Avoid: Aubergines, garlic, radishes, almond oil, buckwheat and corn. Sour foods should also be avoided. Go for: Cooling drinks and food, green leafy vegetables, pears , plums, cherries and barley in grains. Kapha Body These people are often overweight, have a smooth skin, and strong joints and muscles. They are calm content people. Avoid: sweet and oily food, starchy vegetables like potatoes, butter oil and sugar of all types. Go For: Dry, light and warming foods. Salads and green leafy vegetables, grains like quinoa buckwheat and couscous.
The application of Ayurvedic nutrition is precise and well proven and highly beneficial.
Suveera Sharma is a qualified Vedic Nutritionist and also conducts classes in Holistic cooking. For these services and more, reach out to her on Facebook: Sattvicc
Mental Well-Being, Suicide Prevention September is Suicide Prevention month. Per the HKJC Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention (HKU), 1019 individuals died by suicide in 2020, this number is an all-time high since 2003. 1. Over 53% of the suicide cases were from the 20 - 59 age group, the most common factors include lack of job security, uncertainty of the future, and the challenging pandemic lifestyle. 2. The COVID -19 pandemic has exacerbated suicidal tendencies. 3. It is reflected that men are more prone to dying from suicide than women. (Samaritans Befrienders, 2020)
What can you do to help someone who is suicidal? 1. If your friend or loved one has made a suicidal plan and has taken steps for suicide: Don’t leave the person alone. Try to keep the person as calm as possible and try to get immediate help. Call 999 or take the person to the emergency room immediately. 2. If the situation is not that immediate, but you suspect someone is suicidal: Talk to them about it. Mentioning suicide or discussing it, is not going to push anyone over the edge and make them take action. 3. People who receive support from caring friends and family and who have access to mental health services are less likely to act on their suicidal impulses then are those who are isolated from support. Self Care Menu Engaging in a self-care routine has been clinically proven to reduce anxiety and depression, reduce stress, improve concentration, minimize frustration and anger, increase happiness and improve energy. Do something you enjoy List three things you are proud of yourself for doing Carve out some time for relaxation Exercise Give yourself self-compassion when you are stressed or when facing a difficult situation “I believe in you.” “I love you.” “You can get through this.”
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OCD & Anxiety Support HK (OCDAHK) is a registered charity in Hong Kong that supports, educates, coaches and provides resources for individuals and their families affected by OCD, Anxiety and Depression. For more information visit: ocdanxietyhk.org
Savvy Sale Shopping High-end designer sales are happening daily in Hong Kong, these are advertised widely across a multitude of channels year-round. Here are some tips from Hong Kong’s shopping queen on how to score up to 90% off that fabulous timeless pair of Louboutin boots, Prada handbag or Burberry coat that you were coveting last season. 1. Be early! The early bird gets the worm; in this case the early bird gets the best deals! Most sales open at 8am. Be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes early to avoid being stuck in line. 2. Take a list! Go through your wardrobe and make a list of the items you need for a targeted shopping experience. It is very easy to get side-tracked and end up with things that you will never wear. 3. Avoid trends! Go for classic and timeless styles unless the item fully reflects your personal style, no matter the season. 4. Know the brand! There is no shame in visiting the boutiques to try a few things on to familiarize yourself with their sizes and cuts so you can save precious time trying things on at the sale. 5. Bypass the fitting rooms! Wear comfortable clothing such as leggings or a tank top to avoid lining up unnecessarily. 6. Do your research! Sometimes the item you are considering is still cheaper elsewhere. • • • •
Do you want to avoid the crowds and stress of shopping? Are you a busy bee who has no time to line up for sales? Do you live too far away to justify the trip? Do you not want to be seen shopping for discounted items?
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The Magic of Jal Neti Pots Tired? Sleepy? Suffering from insomnia, asthma, sinusitis, skin allergies or just simply want to slow down your aging process? Unbelievably, all that is needed are: a Neti Pot and a pinch of sea salt (equivalent salinity comparable to tears) inside a cup of lukewarm distilled or drinking water. Pour the water inside the pot and voila, you are ready for your refreshing Kriya Yoga. One just has to insert the nozzle to either side of the nostril and wait until the water flows out from the other side of the nasal passage. This is to be followed by Kapal Bhati (forceful exhale) breathwork and a very simple lymphatic massage. Jal Neti is a technique that was used by yogis to stay disease-free, and most importantly to use the breath well for their yogic practices without any blockages. Just how brushing the teeth is dental hygiene, the practice of Jal Neti is nasal hygiene. This technique uses water to purify and clean the nasal path, right from the nostrils to the throat. According to the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine (Vol. 11), Neti helps in: 1. Preventing and managing upper respiratory tract diseases. 2. Less chance of needing to use antibodies. 3. Alleviating sinusitis and rhinosinusitis. 4. Less allergic conditions. 5. Cleaning the eye ducts and thus, may help improve vision. 6. Improving skin disorders. 7. Improving the presence of mind and intelligence. Additionally, research conducted in 2020 by the SMS Medical College in India claims that regular practice of Jal Neti may even help one to fight Covid-19. If the above benefits can be obtained with the use of a reasonably-priced pot, why isn’t it more widespread? The answer lies in one word: fear. The fear of not knowing how to use the pot and imagining getting choked by it prevents many from even venturing this amazing practice. Invest in your own Jal Neti Pot and experience a rewarding boost to your mental and physical health!
Diva Chugani, M.Ed is a Counselor, Award Winning College Lecturer and Certified RYT200 Yoga Instructor. She is one of Hong Kong’s leading proponent of Jala Neti Nasal Therapy. Facebook: bharati.chugani
Accessibility Awareness for HK’s Aging Population The prevalence of disability, special needs and chronic illness is on the rise in Hong Kong, yet our city lacks facilities, services and qualified professionals to meet this growing demand. It’s predicted that over the next twenty years, 40% of our population will be senior citizens. People with disabilities and special needs (PWD/SEN) face a number of persistent challenges, including: • Higher incidence of trauma and negative life events; • Higher risk of poor mental health; • Increased feelings of isolation and loneliness from stigma and social exclusion; • Unmitigated stress and feelings of helplessness due to lack of wellbeing support services As members of Hong Kong community, what can the average citizen do to alleviate these issues? Accessibility awareness and sensitivity are key to break down attitudinal barriers. Here are some tips: Treat others as you wish to be treated — There is no need to fear PWD/SEN or regard them as being inferior. Each person is an intelligent being with something to contribute to our society, and just happen to be impaired in one of life’s major functions. Honour and recognise this. Use people first language — Say, “JJ has autism” or “CC uses a wheelchair.” Take away the labels. Disability may be a part of the person, but it’s not who the person is on the inside. There is a whole personality and soul there. Consider environmental needs for PWD/SEN when planning events — Most PWD/SEN are told to use a back entrance that is usually dingy and dirty. If you are hosting an event, pay attention to the environment and building accessibility. PWD/SEN do not want to be patronised or tokenised — Disability is simply something they have learned to live with, and one piece of the wider puzzle that is their life. If you want to offer assistance to a person with a disability, ask if they need it, but try not to get offended if they do not want help. Bottom line, there is nothing to fear about PWD/SEN. They operate differently to you and I, but they are incredible human beings who have so much to offer our world and our society. Every one of us can be certain that we will experience some form of disability in our lifetimes — whether through illness, injury or age. Think about it.
Hersha Chellaram is a highly-acclaimed Yoga Therapist & founder of YAMA Foundation, a charity that makes wellbeing accessible to disadvantaged communities. She advocates for disability rights, and regularly speaks at international conferences. For Accessibility Awareness workshops, contact hersha@yamahk.org
Create Balance with Feng Shui We all live fast lives in this world of instant gratification and satisfaction. We wonder why we get sick more often; we are not as successful as we would like to be, and mental health is at the forefront for so many, making day to day living more challenging than ever. Your Personal Living and working space have never been more important. As we continue to live with the effects of Covid Life still may appear out of sync, yet we have much to embrace moving forward towards 2024 when we will be witnessing a new Feng Shui Cycle. Every 20 years we experience a major shift of energy influenced by a particular element, therefore its time to accept change - be flexible and look at how to embrace the future with a renewed perspective. Feng Shui practice and principles recognize the importance of the harmony of yin and yang energies. We believe that all things in the universe are either female YIN or male YANG...the dark, quiet yin and the bright and boisterous yang knowing that one without the other cannot exist. We cannot have the warmth of summer without the coldness of winter...or the darkness of night without the bright morning light. But they must be in balance and that extends to us – our bodies both emotional and physical. When this balance is present everything works so it’s important to create such a balance in your home and in your personal life. Lighting is one of the most important factors of any space, when correctly used in accordance with your astrological sign it can affect our emotions and decision making. Correctly positioned plants help boost clarity and personal growth. 1. Always keep hallways well-lit for harmony 2. Lights directed upwards support decision making 3. Always change a blown light bulb immediately to prevent missed opportunities
Golden Elements is a bespoke Feng Shui service serving international clients for 20 years. Learn how to make the most of your personal space to maximise your true and full potential. Contact Jill Lander: goldenelements88@hotmail.com
Social Enterprises Can Make a Difference in Our Communities What is a Social Enterprise? A social enterprise (SE) is a business driven by specific social objectives serving as its primary purpose. Some social objectives could be: • Providing services to support the community (for instance, helping the elderly) or producing products needed by the community • Creating employment and training opportunities for the socially and economically disadvantaged • Protecting the environment with conscious production These businesses seek to maximize profits while maximizing benefits to society and the environment. Their profits are principally used to fund social programs. Social Enterprises in Hong Kong The roots of SE in Hong Kong can be found in the 1980s. Over time they have evolved from working to provide employment and solutions to meet social and environmental needs in the city. It is interesting to note that 49% of the local SEs have been operating for four years or less. This significant rise from 2013 onwards coincides with the establishment of the Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Fund (SIE Fund). While social enterprises which serve some of the most vulnerable populations have played a critically important role in responding to the pandemic, it has also led to new challenges for enterprises that have had to pivot their business models to stay in operation. Dr. Mask is one such local SE that was set up in 2020. Dr. Howard Ling, the CEO at Dr. Mask says, their business objective is making high quality face masks, while their social objective is the employment of ethnic minorities. Dr. Mask employees with the Zubin Cracker
The Zubin Crackers are being manufactured at Dr. Mask’s factory. All proceeds raised go to The Zubin Foundation’s work for HK’s marginalised ethnic minorities in mental health, support for women and girls and providing jobs & opportunities.
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AIRLINES Air India 2522 1176 Indigo 2830 4803 Spice Jet 3705 6324
ASSOCIATIONS Art of Living Society of HK 2369 7881 American Womens Association of HK www.awa.org.hk Council of HK Indian Associations 2376 3399 Forum of Indian Professionals 2376 3611 www.fiphk.com Friends of India Society 2526 4284 Gujarat Samaj 2523 6180 Hindu Association
2572 5284 Hong Kong Bengali Association 3408 7939 Hong Kong Indians Womens Club 2526 6889 Hong Kong Zorastrians 2437 9982 Indian Arts Circle 6202.4991 Indians Businessmens Association 2524 0018 India Association 2311 6358 India Club 2388 8184 Indian Art Group/School of Indian Music 2719 4336 Indian Recreation Club 2890 3213, 2576 6583 Italian Women’s Association www.iwa.org.hk Kowloon Indian Ladies Group 2602 8898 Maharashtra Mandal 6600 1695 Nav Bharat Club 2893 1628 NRI Association 2868 3362 Overseas Indian Organization 2523 4951 Punjab Youth Club 8208 6365 Rajasthani Samaj 2544 3041 Rotary Club of Kowloon Golden Mile www.rckgm.org Sarjan Group www.sarjangroup.org Sindhi Association of HK & China 2367 0009 Tamil Cultural Association 2843 1389
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HOSPITALS Adventist Hospital 3651 8888 Canossa Hospital 2522 2181 Caritas Precious Blood Hospital 2386 4281 Evangel Hospital 2711 5221 Gleneagles Hong Kong Hospital 3153 9000 Hong Kong Adventist Hospital 2574 6211 Hong Kong Baptist Hospital 2339 8888 Hong Kong Central Hospital 2522 3141 Hong Kong Sanarotium & Hospital Ltd 2572 0211 Matilda International Hospital 2849 0111 Shatin Int’l Medical Centre Union Hospital 2608 3388 St Paul’s Hospital
2890 6008 St Teresa’s Hospital 2200 3434 Tsuen Wan Adventist Hospital 2276 7622 The Anti Cancer Society Jockey Club Cancer Rehabilitation Centre 3921 3888 Union Hospital 2608 3388
HOUSEHOLD & HOME SERVICES Adorn Creations IG: @adorncreationshomedecor Alo Concepts Interior Designing & Contracting | 51703704 info@aloconcepts.com Ankyra Home | 6255 8478 teoman.alemdar@ankyrahome.com Artristryy - Khyati Mehta www.artistryy.com Caya 9185 5955 | cayahongkong@gmail.com Chinese Whisper 6711 5740 | info@chinesewhisper.se Inter China Co Ltd | 9441 9745 leonardo@interchinatrade.com Planet Home 3956 3986 | www.bestdealshk.com Rouge Oranges 9403 0082 | paridhihk@gmail.com Sai Sajawat 9097 9962 | renusgh@netvigator.com The Spirit Haus www.thespirithaus.com
INDIAN GROCERIES Datacom Commercial Services 2984 1566 | datacomhk@gmail.com Greens Online Supermarket 3621 0480 Indian Grocery Store 90431532 Indian Provision Store Hong Kong 2891 8324 Indian Provision Store Kowloon 2891 8104 India Super Market 2311 5732
Indian Store 2187 2463 JLM Industries China Indian Grocery 2330 3032 indiangroceryhunghom@gmail.com Kiran Trading Co 2723 6781 Maharaja’s Indian Emporium 2756 5611 New Delhi Store 2369 3038 Ranisons 2367 3754 Shop Easy Superstore TST 2488 8402 | Central 2552 8122 Tung Chung 2602 6898 Spice Store 29442336 | spicestore.hk Star Mart Indian Groceries 9815 1392 Suvai Foods - Speciality Grocery www.suvaifoods.com
JEWELLERS Aaliya Fine Jewels www.aaliyafinejewels.com Argus International 2334 9622 | www.braziliancrystal.com Ashley Jade & Jewellery 2781 4028 ashleyjadejewellery@yahoo.com.hk Baking Maniac www.bakingmaniac.com Chakra by Piya 2521 3488 | www.chakrabypiya.com Didi’s Jewellery Ltd 3114 7111 Global Links 2369 7325 | globallinkshk@gmail.com House of Jewels 2722 4443 | www.houseofjewel.com Karat Art 6176 9249 | www.karat-art.com KARP Jewellery Mfg HK Ltd 2369 3000 | karpjewhk@karpgroup.com Origin Gems & Jewels Ltd 9576 3500 | origingems@gmail.com L’Dezen Jewellery 2180 7346 | www.ldezen.com Luna Piena 27221228 | www.ove-lunapiena.com
M & R Jewellers Ltd 2521 4388 Magnifique Luxury 27217907 | www.magnifiqueluxury.com Monarque Jewelry 6100 2624 www.monarquefinejewelry.com Niya K www.niya-k.com Onzton Jewellery Ltd 26121608 | kent@get_asia.com Saama Fine Jewellers 2521 3488 | saamaltd@gmail.com Sadivas 2366 1818 | kavita@rynestone.hk Sai Gems 2366 1687 Shloka Jewels 9634 6701 | www.shlokajewels.com Sophie Creations Ltd 95009090 | www.sophiehk.com Special Touch 6193 1330 | www.specialtouch.com.hk Sugar Bar HK 9278 8850 | Sanjali@lachman.com.hk R S Jewellery Ltd 2366 1405 | www.rsjewellers.com Temptations 2722 0268 Tempt Me by Temptations 2722 0268 www.temptations.com Unirich Jewellery Group 2376 2007 | www.unirichgroup.com VSK Jewelry 2364 9985 | www.vskjewelry.com Zaha et Cetera Jewelry 9191 3406 | www.zahaetcetera.com
LIFESTYLE A La Fete - Personalised Gifts & Accessories 6083 3034 | alafetehk@gmail.com Ali G. Photography 61100569 | aligstudios.com A Little Sugar IG: @alittlesugar_hk Anjali Mukhi 9171 6955 | anjalishealing@gmail.com Aromaa Blendss IG: @leverrehk Art Resin By Naina IG: @naina_rayait Hong Kong Resource Guide 2021-22
Aura Collection IG: @auracollectionhk Auspicious Times Limited 9835 8074 | www.auspicioustimes.com Bina Dialdas IG: @binadialdas Book Wise 5180 2359 | www.bookwise.com.hk Brown Bear 9128 1411 | www.brownbeardenim.com Cake-A-Holic 6807 9436 | cakeaholic_hk@yahoo.com Carla Personal Styling 6461 6712 www.carlapersonalstyling.com Casa Vinho HK Portuguese Wine 6295 7727 | www.casavinhohk.com Choco by Manisha - 6277 2063 manishagangwani321@gmail.com Choice of Health Co. Limited IG: @day_day_drink Cineworld www.cineworldhk.com Creations For You 55800073 | dr.disha.jiwarajka@gmail.com De Luxe Life www.deluxelife.net Dial A Drink IG: @dialadrink1984 Divine Indulgence IG: @divineindulgencebymonica Dram Good Stuff Whisky Shoppe 9753 8446 www.dramgoodstuff.com East West Spirits Ltd. 23695699 | ews.com.hk Expat Living www.expatliving.com Frangipani | 34649094 frangipani-kids@myshopify.com Giftology 56606890 | www.yourgiftology.com Golden Elements Feng Shui www.golden-elements.com Gourmet House 2898 2220 www.gourmethouse.com.hk Green Cosmo Lifestyle kids products 23720972 | FB: GreenCosmo FlyingWish7ByShivi IG: @flyingwish7byshivi HK Liquor Store www.hkliquorstore.com
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House of Fine Wines 2345 4377 | hofws.com | wgfshop.com I Come Italy Ltd 34991582 | info@icomeitaly.com Imagine Station Ltd 6229 8743 | info@imaginestation.com.hk Itaste Organic Delicacies 6109 3651 | info@ariha.it Kingsbrook Limited 9751 3462 www.veggie-deli.com Kutz & Kolorz by Sia Heera 9460 7371 | siaheera@hotmail.com Le Glamor Cosmetics Limited IG: @le_glamor_ Lapse Of Time HK 64703786 | www.thisis.hk Light Jar Photography www.lightjarphotography.com Little Steps www.littlestepsasia.com LiqrBox 69065190 | liqrboxhk@gmail.com Liquidz 66811349 | www.liquidz.com.hk Little India Directory www.littleindiadirectory.com/hongkong
Livington Enterprises Limited 62226361 | rapeeliving.com.hk Luxe Box IG: @luxebox.ssp LV International 96346563 IG: @lvluxurybedding Macey & Sons www.maceyandsons.com Malt Masters www.maltmastershk.com Michele Wisla Food Photography 9732 9291 | www.michelewisla.com Mind Radiance 6695 2747 www.mindradiance.com Namkeen.HK IG: @namkeen.hk Needs Concepts Ltd IG: @needshk Niseem @niseem_official Organiac - Organic & Natural Products 9746 2631 | roma@organiac.in Peace Within Foundation 2739 8681 | renusgh@netvigator.com
Perfume Station 6904 2277 lanethomeshop@gmail.com Personal Online Shopper JoJo 9833 4037 PILLARIWINE Wine and Sake 2851 7818 | www.pillariwine.com Prime Health Care IG: @ayuveer_hongkong Pure Potential - Training & consultancy www.purepotentialworldwide.com Raj Uphaar Savouries 9329 4008 | 6638 8270 Renaud Lifestyle Products Ltd 9362 9212 | www.renaud.hk Secret Ingredient 9134 1181 | www.secretingredient.com.hk STN Group Ltd IG: @stnfoods Super Rich Foods 6076 0350 | superrichfoods@gmail.com
Tanashe Speciality Sweets & Taste of India IG: @tasteofindia_hongkong The Panache Lifestyle IS: @dialadrink1984 Delicatessens 9644 0527 | www.tanashe.com Thakrals Electronics 2245 7722 | www.thakral.com.hk The Cozy Buy Limited IG: @cozybuyhk Top Schools 3565 5866 | www.topschools.com.hk Top Wines Cellar 2522 4804 | www.topwinescellar.com Total Solution Group Limited 63312309|annawong@totalgroups.com Veg Hamper 9377 7671 | www.veghamper.com Venture Studios (HK) Ltd. 25353208 | venturephotography.com.hk Veritas Wine 9757 3557 | www.veritas-wine.com Vinayak Impex Ltd IG: @Vinayakhkg Vuebee Home Security www.zivif.com Westwing Appliances Ltd 2545 9936 | www.westwing.com.hk Wine Rack 24339929 | www.winerack.com.hk
Wines Link Limited 6170 8788 | www.hkiwine.com
LOGISTICS SERVICES UBX/EZ Worldwide Express 2333 2241| www.ubxpress.com Union Logistics HK Ltd 2419 9262 | info@unionlogisticshk.com
MACAU FERRY East Asia Airlines - Helicopter 2859 3255 Far East Jet Foil - Enquiry 2859 3333 Far East Jet Foil - Credit Card Booking 2921 6688 Turbo Cats - Enquiry 2859 3333 Turbo Cats - Credit Card Booking 2921 6688
MEDICAL SERVICES Alice Yuen - Physiotherapist & Acupuncture |alivewellness.hk Astra Logics, Inc. Biotechnology www.astralogics.com Bayside Dental Discovery Bay, HK 2987 0855 | www.baysidedentalhk.com Bayside Dental Tung Chung 2185 6550 | www.baysidedentaltc.com BEST First Aid Medical Services 9239 8369 | bestfirstaidhk.com BodyTalk Hong Kong 66835755 | bodytalksystem.com.hk David Braga Dentistry Central 2525 5666 | davidbragadentistry.com
Diestel & Partners Family Dentistry 25222099|www.diestelandpartners.com Dr. Cathy Tsang-Feign, Clinical Psychologist 21229386| www.cathyfeign.com Dr Richard Tinlin & Associates Dentists 2117 4180 | www. drrichardtinlin.com Global Health & Travel www.globalhealthandtravel.com HomeoCare HongKong - Homeopathy 6464 3584 | www.drmanishal.com The Chiropractic Centre 29730353 | info@chiropracticentre.com
The Samaritans 28960000 | jo@samaritans.org.hk Smith & Jain Dental & Implant Practice 2526 2383 / 2526 2384 www.smithandjaindentists.com Dr Rupal K Anandpara | 9807 6799 www.drrupal.hk
PERSONAL CARE 852eyes 2191 9523 | www.datwanigroup.com All About You Wellness Centre 29920828 | allaboutyoucentre.com AyurYoga International Limited 2771 1405 | www.ayuryoga-intl.com Bhagat Singh Tennis Coaching 5170 9350 bhagatsingh.tennis@gmail.com Colour Me Natural 9167 5431 | info@colourmenatural.com Dee Dream Life www.deedreamlife.com Diva Chugani Yoga Instructor FB: bharati.chugani Evergreen Asia 3106 4033 | www.evergreenasia.com.hk Forever Young 2291 0022 | www.foreveryoung.hk Four Cow Farm 39968413 |fourcowfarmhongkong.com Beauty Bloom HK, Gigi Cheung 98842766 Globex Spirulina 96873019 | FB: globexspirulinahongkong HKM Fitness www.hkmfitness.com iGETU Botanicals www.igetubotanicals.com Inner Compass Psychotherapy www.niveditaramanujam.com Inner Temple Healing Oils www.innertempleoils.com Life Management Yoga Centre 2191 9651 | life@yoga.org.hk Mariana De Oliveeradias Wellness www.marianadeoliveiradias.com Mosh Vision 6405 6469 | www.moshvision.com Omnex Cosmetic Collection 9819 9148 | sneh@armaantravel.com
Prana Yogam 2736 2294 | www.pranayogam.com PranaYum - Yogic Foods Facebook: pranayum Qineticare www.qineticare.com Redefine Cosmetic Surgery info@redefinecosmo.com Sagar Counselling 2525 5727 | www.sagarcounselling.org Simplicite Skin Care wiselifeliving.com | simplicitehk.com Smita More 6333 7189 | www.smitamore.com The Wellness LAB - Shaira Sakhrani 6082 4424 | www.thewellnesslab.org Vedic Nutritionist Suveera Sharma FB: Sattvicc YAMA Foundation hershayoga.com | yamahk.org Zen Compass 5575 7913 | www.zen-compass.com Zero yet 100 info@zeroyet100.com
PLACES OF WORSHIP Chinmaya Seva Ashram 2367 3390 Hindu Temple - Happy Valley 2572 5284 Hoseinee Community Hall 2524 5731 Iskcon Temple 2739 6818 Jain Temple 2960 1091 Jamia Masjid & Islamic Centre 2721 3644 Khalsa Diwan - Sikh Temple 2572 4459 Masjid Ammar & Islamic Centre 2575 2218 Nimanal Sangam Darbar 2368 2424 Radha Soami Satsang Centre 2369 0625 Raj Yoga Centre Hong Kong 2806 3008 Raj Yoga Centre Kowloon 2368 4693
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Sadhu Vaswani Centre of HK 2369 9519 Sathya Sai Baba Centre 2367 4240 Kowloon Hindu Mandir 2366 0080 Swami Teoonram’s Prem Prakash Mandali 2721 6758 Sri Paramhans Advaitamt Intl Society 2367 4897 St Joseph Church 2522 3992 Zoraastrian Temple of Hong Kong 2576 3532
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PROPERTY Property Link Ltd 9074 6216 | info@propertylink.hk RB Property Solutions Limited 6198 4816 | renu@renubudhrani.com SDA Properties 2521 7239 | sdahongkong@gmail.com
PUBLISHING A-Desiflava Publication www.adeiflava.com | 2363 1786 Hong Kong Standard 2798 2798 Expat Living 6629 0181 | tracie@expatliving.hk HK heartbeat 66286153 | www.heartbeat.com.hk Hong Kong Living 2776 2772 | talk@hongkongliving.com Plus Group Intl Ltd | Deepa Nainani 2333 4421 | deepa@printplus.com.hk South China Morning Post 2565 2222 Virsa Publishers 3180 7865 | www.sumdigitalhk.com
REPAIR SERVICES AIWA Hotline 3403 3268 Hong Kong Resource Guide 2021-22
AKAI Enterprises 2395 0819 Braun (Audio Supplies Co) 2524 9377 Canon 2170 2828 Citizen - Watch (Sun International) 2722 6868 Fortress 2555 5788 Gilman 2881 0055 Hitachi 2753 5386 Jardine (Air conditioners) 2216 1088 JVC (Shun Hing Electric Service) 2406 5666 KDK (Shun Hing Electric Service) 2406 5666 Longines - Watch (SMH HK Ltd) 2510 5100 Mitsubishi (Ryoden Merchandising) 2427 8484 National (Shun Hing spare parts) 2406 5555 National (Shun Hing Electric) 2406 5666 NEC 2687 0777 Omega - Watch (SMH HK Ltd) 2510 5100 Panasonic (Shun Hing Electric) 2406 5666 Philips 2610 6996 Pioneer 2424 9239 Rado - Watch (SMH HK Ltd) 2510 5100 Rolex - Watch 2249 8888 Sanyo (Tatt Sing Sing Sanyo) 2610 2833 Seiko - Watch 2736 0235 Sharp 2423 5151 Singer 2480 1793 So Nice Computer & Mobile Repair 62063497 | sonicetechnologies.com
Sony 2833 5129 Technics (Shun Hing Electric) 2406 5666 Tissot - Watch (SMH HK Ltd) 2510 5100 Thomson 2421 1222 Toshiba 2635 9222 Whirlpool 3115 2928 White Westinghouse 2406 9792
TRAVEL SERVICES Aress Travel Ltd 2721 5393-5 Dass Travels 2366 2256 Eskay Travels 2722 4332 Excella Travels 2810 7588 Gopal’s HK Ltd 2367 2727 Great Ocean Tours & Travel Ltd 2771 9100 | info@got-hk.com G C Nanda & Sons 2522 3137 Impact Travel Alliance www.impacttravelalliance.org Pet Planet HK - Pet Shipping 6655 5575 | www.petplanet-hk.com Star Wing Travel 2366 6411 | www.starwingtravel.com Worldwide Travel Services Co 2725 5111
TUITIONS, COACHING & EDUCATION ALEC Excellence in Education 3998 4046 | www.alec.com.hk All Round Education Academy www.allround-edu.com Aviation English Asia Ltd 81799295 | aviationenglish.com Be Bright Coaching Centre 2244 6674 www.bebrightcoachingwisdom.com
Brenka Private Tutoring 9078 6155 | brenkaltd@gmail.com OnCourse Education Consulting rikhil@oncourseglobal.com | 9677 8885 Scottcopters Arial Solutions www.scottcopters.com South East Asia Education Centre 9630 9416 chopra_bharti@yahoo.com Southside Kindergarten www.southside.edu.hk Sylvan Learning www.sylvan.edu.hk Techbob Academy 6218 2306 The Radiance Education Ltd 3529 2529 www.theradiance.hk
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School Budgeting Guide Total Maximum Primary School Fees 2021-2022
Under 150,000/year Total Maximum Primary School Fee Over 200,000/year Under 150,000/year 85,500 Over 200,000/year 100,000
nal School
ong Kong
nal School
105,000 85,500 107,100 100,000 115,800 105,000 122,480 107,100 122,800 115,800 125,794 122,48 128,000 122,80 130,720 125,7 134,950 128 144,200 13 157,960 158,900 161,450 170,000 172,600 174,900 175,240 177,800 189,800 196,100 198,000 2
Kiangsu Chekiang International School
LK School
Invictus School Hong Kong
oundation
Korean International School
nal School
HKCA PLK School
nal School
English Schools Foundation
ong Kong
DSC International School
ong Kong
Discovery Bay International School
nal School
French International School of Hong Kong
Academy
Oxbridge School Hong Kong
ong Kong
Japanese International School
nal School
Island Christian Academy
Academy
International College Hong Kong
nal School
American International School
ong Kong
Victoria Shanghai Academy
tt School
German Swiss International School
Academy
nal School
Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong
nal School
Bloom KKCA Academy
Kellett School
nal School
Australian International School
ong Kong
Singapore International School
Academy
Christian Alliance International School
ori School
Canadian International School of Hong Kong
ong Kong
Han Academy
ong Kong
International Montessori School
ong Kong
Malvern College Hong Kong
nal School
Stamford American School Hong Kong
nal School
American School Hong Kong
Academy
ur School
Hong Kong International School
ey School
Hong Kong Academy
Yew Chung International School
ong Kong
The Harbour School
ong Kong
Shrewsbury International Hong Kong
Academy
Wycombe Abbey School
ong Kong
Dalton School Hong Kong
nal School 0
Independent Schools Foundation Academy 65000 Harrow International School Hong Kong
130000
1950
Chinese International School 0
65000
ool Fees 2021-2022
0 000 ,100 115,800 122,480 122,800 125,794 128,000 130,720 134,950 144,200 157,960 158,900 161,450 170,000 172,600 174,900 175,240 177,800 189,800 196,100 198,000 211,000 215,670 217,400 218,500 219,150 225,710 226,700 229,000 231,500 233,000 236,000 237,920
130000
195000
256,091 257,500 260000
Total Maximum Secondary School Fees 2021-2022 Under 150,000/year Over 200,000/year
nal School
Total Maximum Secondary Schoo Under 150,000/year Over 200,000/year
112,000
nal School
117,000 120,000
ong Kong
nal School
oundation
Academy
Kiangsu Chekiang International School
nal School
Korean International School
133,130 140,700 147,350
Invictus School Hong Kong
ong Kong
English Schools Foundation
ong Kong
ong Kong
Island Christian Academy
Academy
American International School
al School
International College Hong Kong
Academy
Discovery Bay International School
tt School
Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong
nal School
French International School of Hong Kong
nal School
Victoria Shanghai Academy
ong Kong
German Swiss International School
117,000 120,000
182,000 185,550
DSC International School
nal School
112,000 172,200
133,130 140
192,010 201,085 201,420 203,420 218,000 220,800 225,870 229,500
239,550 241,400
Han Academy
ong Kong
Kellett School
ur School
nal School
Yew Chung International School
ong Kong
Christian Alliance International School
nal School
Malvern College Hong Kong
nal School
Canadian International School of Hong Kong
ong Kong
The Harbour School
ong Kong
Australian International School
Academy
American School Hong Kong
Academy
Hong Kong International School
243,000 244,940
247,500 249,35
249,80 25
Singapore International School
nal School 0
Stamford American School Hong Kong 80,000 Harrow International School Hong Kong
160,000
240,00
Hong Kong Academy Independent Schools Foundation Academy Chinese International School 0
80,000
Total Annual Cost: To achieve ‘Total Annual Cost’, we have added tuition fees + mandatory annual levy. For primary, we have taken the figures for Y6 or G5, regardless of where each specific school ends their primary/elementary school. Secondary fees have been taken from maximum grade level available.
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dary School Feesgreat 2021-2022 budgeting tools:
112,000 117,000 120,000 133,130 140,700 147,350
172,200 182,000 185,550 192,010 201,085 201,420 203,420 218,000 220,800 225,870 229,500 239,550 241,400 243,000 244,940 247,500 249,350 249,800 256,200 263,868 265,100
289,970 302,700
160,000
240,000
320,000
Top Schools makes no representations as to the accuracy of this information. Costs of schooling should always be checked with your Top Schools consultant or the school directly. For ESF, we refer to the ‘centralised’ schools, excluding the private schools Discovery College and Renaissance College. Schools may also have additional costs (i.e. registration fees) that are not included.