Southside Jun 2017

FAMILY | FOOD | TRAVEL | OUTDOORS

June 2017

SChool’s out!

The best summer camps for kids

PLUS! An interview with... ...Allan Zeman, “father” of Lan Kwai Fong

All that junk

Your guide to junk season

Top of the pops

Fabulous gifts for Father’s Day

A big day out to…..

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The really useful magazine June 2017

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Southside’s social life HONG KONG ADVENTURES 6 Stella So heads to…

Sham Shui Po THE PLANNER 8 Happening in June What’s on FAMILY 16 Top of the pops Gift Ideas for Father’s Day NEWS 18 What’s going on?

In your backyard LETTERS 20 Have your say A new era for Southside

22 Free stuff Fab things to win FIVE MINUTES WITH...

24 Rev. Dominic Chan, V.G. Vicar General of the Hong Kong Catholic Diocese LOCAL 26 Supermarket shuffle Taste’s out, Market Place is in.

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EATING 28 Family affair Great restaurants for families. Plus Nibbles COVER STORY 36 School’s Out Summer camps for kids

29 OUTDOORS 48 All that junk Your guide to junk rentals BIG DAY OUT 54 Mai Po Rory Mackay heads out to the wetlands INTERVIEW 58 Allan Zeman The “father” of LKF discusses his road to fame and fortune

HOROSCOPE 72 You will meet a tall, dark stranger...

Adam White predicts your future ZIM CITY 74 Paul Zimmerman on...

‘Park’n Walk’ schemes for the city SOUTHSIDE SECRETS 80 Cai Yuanpei The fourth in a series on the Southern District Literary Trail

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have your say “Do you think we get enough value out of our country parks?”

Everywhere is too small in Hong Kong, and things get overcrowded.

There are some good facilities for kids at the city parks and a good amount of kid-friendly public spaces in general, but you usually feel that space is limited.

- Jane I’m very happy with the parks in Hong Kong overall. They are very organized and clean, and for a small island, I think a decent amount of space is dedicated to parks. In Paris, you don’t have so many playgrounds close-by like this.

- Arcadius I think they do a pretty good job here in Hong Kong. I don’t really have any complaints, many of them are easily accessible from the MTR, which is great for me to take my daughter to play even when I don’t have much time.

- Kai I am from Chicago, where there is so much urban sprawl, and I’m a big fan of Hong Kong’s city parks. Victoria Park is great and the beaches are particularly well kept - we love Shek O and Big Wave Bay. I do a lot of trail running - maybe there is a little too much concrete in places, but I think the parks are great compared to many in my neighbourhood in Chicago.

- Pete I’m an early childhood specialist.

I think all the play equipment is horribly outdated and plasticky.

The whole point of it is to teach children to take risks.

Instead, these harsh synthetic playgrounds teach kids to be more risk averse. Playgrounds should be made of more natural materials, more similar to tree climbing and natural play. A lot of our parks are safe and clean but don’t encourage creativity.

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Splash 2017

Fun open water swim races for kids aged 7-14 years old at VRC Deepwater Bay, 8am-midday.

Lots of categories plus BBQ breakfast. For details and registration, visit skbasecamp.com

JUN 1

Summer gift & lifestyle fair A ballroom full of homeware, fashion, accessories, food, gifts and kids’ stuff. Free entry. Open 10am-7pm at the Grand Ballroom, The Conrad Hotel, 88 Queensway, Admiralty.

JUN 2-4

The Tiger Who Came To Tea A heartwarming tale about a tea-guzzling tiger. Expect oodles of magic, sing-along songs and clumsy chaos. The 55-minute production is recommended for kids aged 3+. Tickets from $195-435 at hkticketing.com or call 2547 7150.

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JUN 3

ESF Language & Learning Parents Workshop Sleep Training Solutions A workshop on sleep training for new babies, with information on feeding, nap and bedtime schedules. Tickets are $150. 4-5pm, ESF Language & Learning Centre 2/F Prime Mansion 183-187 Johnston Road, Wan Chai.

Book your space at eventbrite.hk

JUN 3

Sting - 57th & 9th tour The music legend tours his latest album, 57th & 9th. See him perform live at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with a threepiece band. Tickets from $588 at hkticketing.com

JUN 3-8

ASI Instructor Training Love to SUP and Yoga? Learn

Dragon Boat Carnival Three days of festivities and racing. The races take place on Victoria Harbour, with spectator viewing along the waterfront and the Promenade Event Space, near the Observation Wheel. Plus, enjoy beer at the San Miguel BeerFest, live music, a fleet of food trucks and activities and entertainment for kids. Free entry and a familyfriendly atmosphere. For more information, visit discoverhongkong.com

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happening in June how you can teach safely with Nadine Bubner.

A variety of courses available covering water safety, rescue, SUP in closed and open water environments and SUP Yoga. Course fees start at $800 for half a day. You will need to bring lunch, a SUP board-leash-paddle and SUP clothing. Stanley Sports Centre, 1/F, Stanley Municipal Services Building, 6 Stanley Market Road. For details, visit academyofsurfing.com or email supyogahongkong@gmail.com

JUN 5

World environment day

JUN 7, 14, 21 & 28

CATCH Pamper & Playdate Series

JUNE 8-11

Evolution Asia Yoga Conference The Evolution Asia Yoga Conference celebrates its 10th anniversary with a spectacular lineup of over 160 classes, workshops and events.

Entry is free if you want to check out the stalls and do some shopping, but you must register if you want to participate in the classes (there’s something for all levels, bodies and minds).

Sign up before June 7 at asiayogaconference. com. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai.

JUN 9&10

Retykle pop up shop Pre-loved designer kids clothes online boutique Retykle holds its first pop-up shop at

Newly launched, the CATCH Pamper & Playdate series is tailored for parents with young children who want flexible playdates.

Parents can enjoy 30-minute massages while kids enjoy interactive play designed and run by trained early childhood professionals. $420 per parent and child; $100 for each additional child. Every Wednesday in June, 3-5:30pm, 2/F Soundwill Plaza II, 1 Tang Lung Street, East Point. Suitable for children aged 1 to 4. Younger babies are welcome. Address is subject to change. To register, visit catchapp. com.hk/pamperandplaydatejune2017/

Maggie & Rose. Maggie & Rose members will get a “My Hong Kong Alphabet” book (worth $160) with every purchase over $600. Head over for special offers or to clean out your kids’ wardrobes. Clothes passed onto Retykle will be resold or donated to HandsOn Hong Kong.

2-8pm (June 9); 9am-12pm (June 10), Maggie & Rose, Shop 301 the pulse, 28 Beach Road, Repulse Bay.

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My Fair Lady Join Eliza Doolittle on a journey of selfdiscovery, as she practices her ‘p’s and ‘q’s, guided by Professor Henry Higgins. Tickets from $250 at hkticketing.com. The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Drama Theatre, 1 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai.

Kids’ Yoga Back by popular demand at Flex Studio. Suitable for ages 6 and up.

Tuesdays from 4:15-5:15pm at Shops 308-310, One Island South, 2 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang. Call 2813 2212 or email info@flexhk.com

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BOGA Fitmat classes A total body workout that takes place on a floating fitness mat in a swimming pool.

10:30-11:30am, The American Club, Tai Tam. Prices are $585 per person (a maximum of four people per class). To register, email programs@ americanclubhk.com (preferably with your or a friend’s club membership number) or email supyogahongkong@gmail.com

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planner Free. 6:30-8pm, The Round Clinic, 12/F Suite 1227-28, 2 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang. To book, call 2648 2612 or email info@ theroundclnic.com

JUN 15-17

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s A Grand Night For Singing

JUN 10

Kayak n Run Two races at Tai Tam Bay - a family race and adult race, starting at 8am and 9am, respectively. Check out the course route and register before June 6 at actionasiaevents.com

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SCREENAGERS: growing up in the digital age Are you watching your kids scroll through life, with their rapid-fire thumbs and a six-second attention span? Physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston realised she was and decided to find out how it might impact their development. In this film, she explores struggles with social media, video games,

academics and internet addiction and offers solutions on how adults can empower their kids to navigate the digital world. 3:305:30pm, Character Education Foundation, 4/F, Hong Kong China Tower, 8-12 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai. Tickets are $161.50 from eventbrite.com

A romantic and family-friendly musical revue showcasing the exhilarating music of Richard Rodgers and lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein II. The show explores the various stages of love, from young infatuation to courtship to commitment and the challenges and pain of enduring love. Featuring popular songs from Allegro, Me and Juliet, Flower Drum Song, Carousel, Oklahoma!, The King and I, Cinderella and The Sound of Music.

The Fringe Underground, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central. Tickets are $280 (including one drink); $224 for members from ticketflap.com/hongkongsingers

JUN 15

Free talk: Stay healthy during summer travels Going away this summer and worried about getting sick? At this talk, The Round Clinic homeopaths Michelle and Lisa will give advice on how to boost your immune system and use natural remedies to treat common illnesses while you’re on the go.

Mums@PLAY bazaar Shop, wine and dine with friends - find children’s books, gifts, swimwear, jewellery, crafts and more. Plus there’s a mini spa and play area for little ones.

This is the last Mums@PLAY bazaar before the summer break. Free entry. 10:30am6:30pm, El Charro, The Arcade, Cyberport, Pok Fu Lam. Contact at mehroo@mumsatplayevent, mumsatplay.com

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The Summer Ceilidh Get your kilt on for the annual Summer Ceilidh, hosted by the British Chamber of Commerce.

Reel your way through the Flying Scotsman after enjoying a delicious three-course Scottish fare, washed down with plenty of whisky.

Guests will be treated to free-flow drinks, a haggis addressing ceremony and guided Scottish reels. Open to dancers young and old, beginners and professionals. 8pm-1am. Held at Aberdeen Marina Club, 8 Shum Wan Road, Aberdeen. Tickets are on sale now for $1,400 each (or $15,800 for a table of 12) at ticketflap. com/ceilidh2017

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JUN 27

Britney Spears Live in Hong Kong That’s right, Britney’s in town for one night only. The ‘90s pop icon will be performing her hit “Piece of Me” show in Hong Kong as part of an international tour, before she ends her four-year Las Vegas residency in December.

Tickets from $588 at hkticketing.com. Arena, AsiaWorld-Expo, Cheong Wing Road, Chek Lap Kok.

Hong Kong-based photographers Tugo Cheng and Romain Jacquet-Largreze exhibit their work. Blue Lotus Gallery, 1606 Chai Wan Industrial City Phase 1, 60 Wing Tai Street, Chai Wan, bluelotus-gallery.com

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Le French May Arts Festival Shek O as photographed by Tugo Cheng, Hong Kong Upside Down, June 24.

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Father’s Day See page 16 for gift ideas.

JUN 21, 22, 24

Stamford American School Open House Meet Superintendent Malcolm Kay, an experienced International Baccalaureate educator, to discover more about the school’s combination of a standards-based curriculum

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and individualized learning plans from age 5.

Families will also get to participate in a Q&A session and meet Stamford’s Admissions Team. For families with children aged 5-13.

Free admission. Two Exchange Square, Level 40, Suites 4005-07, 8 Connaught Place, Central. June 21 (12-2pm, 6–8pm), June 22 (12-2pm), June 24 (10am–12pm). To RSVP, email admissions@sais.edu.hk or call 2500 8688. sais.edu.hk

The annual festival celebrating all things French continues into June, with over 150 programmes covering art, dance, cinema, music, gastronomy and more. Highlights include an exhibition on the Musee de Louvre, a performance by dancers of the Paris Opera Ballet, European ballets and Hong Kong Ballet and a live jazz series. Every year le French GourMay honours a different wine and gastronomy region of France. This year, it celebrates Champagne. frenchmay.com

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BOOK NOW JUL 8 Sheko Challenge Join over 300 sports lovers, parents and kids, locals and expats in Shek O for the annual 2.2km Sheko Challenge Swim. Team up with friends to run or paddle, or both in the Trisolothon. The after-party includes beach water polo, barbeque and DJ-spun music. For

under-18s, there’s a kids’ beach swim (a 600m loop starting and finishing at Back Beach) - a great introduction to open water swimming.

Race starts at 2 pm, Shek-O, Big Wave Bay. Finishes at Shek O Back Beach.

To register, visit openwaterasia.com

UNTIL SEP 3 THRILLER Live Back by popular demand, this high-energy explosion of pop, rock, soul and disco takes the audience on a journey through Michael Jackson’s 45-year musical legacy. It has been performed close to 5,500 times in over 30 countries. Tickets from $180 at hkticketing. com. The Parisian, Macau.

NOV 27 & 28 Michael McIntyre’s Big World Tour The UK comedian is to perform in Hong Kong for the first time, entertaining audiences with his trademark observational comedy. Tickets from $488 at hkticketing.com or call 3128 8288.

Show starts at 8pm. Star Hall, Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre.

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family Father’s Day cards $37 each from kikki.K www.kikki-k.com Shop 220, 2/F Prince’s Building, 10 Chater Road, Central, 2116 0870

William toiletry case $1,450-1,650 from the Timothy Oulton bespoke experience (featured model is $1,650 in nappa mustard, crimson stitching, antique gold hardware). Pricing of bespoke pieces starts at $650 17 Gough Street, timothyoulton.com Dragon Boat Paddle cufflinks $1,670 from Gifts Less Ordinary giftslessordinary.com

Daddy cool Fabulous Father’s Day gifts for dad

QuietComfort 35 wireless headphones $2,888 from Bose bose.hk, Shop 2011, IFC, 8 Finance Street, Central

Fibit - Charge 2 $1,298 available to purchase at Escapade www.escapade.com.hk Shop 110, Level 1, The Pulse, 28 Beach Road, Repulse Bay, 2395 2778

Tom & Teddy Turtles shorts $699 available at Escapade www.escapade.com.hk Shop 110, Level 1, The Pulse, 28 Beach Road, Repulse Bay, 2395 2778

Three-course Father’s Day lunch at Chesa $458 at The Peninsula hongkong.peninsula.com The Peninsula Hong Kong, Salisbury Road, Kowloon, call 2696 6769 to reserve

‘HongKonger’ Flip flops (red) 228 from G.O.D $ www.god.com.hk Shop 105, 1/F, Stanley Plaza, 22-23 Carmel Road, Stanley, 2673 0071

Portrait photobook $338 from TinTinPhoto tintinphoto.com 301A, 23 Carmel Road, Stanley plaza, Stanley

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top of the pops Kami swimming trunks $1,400 from MAZU Resortwear ($2,000 for the father-and-son bundle) mazuresortwear.com

Men’s shirt folder $250 from inspired-collection.com (10 per cent of all profits donated to local charity, Society for Community Organisation), free shipping within Hong Kong

Hydrate & protect $300 from Selvedge Grooming www.selvedgegrooming.com UE Wonderboom $899 from Ultimate Ears www.ultimateears.com

Power Plus (10,000 mAh) $150 from DOMA Lifestyle www.doma.com.hk Kiosk 23, 2/F, The Pulse, 28 Beach Road, Repulse Bay, 2557 7822 SQ38 Plano watch $1,950 available at squarestreet 15squarestreet.com 15 Square St, Tai Ping Shan

Troubadour navy coated canvas and leather holdall $4,460 available at Harvey Nichols harveynichols.com Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, 3968 2668 15 Queen's Road Central, 3695 3388

SAUCONY FreedomISO $1,100 available at Escapade www.escapade.com.hk Shop 110, Level 1, The Pulse, 28 Beach Road, Repulse Bay, 2395 2778

La Via Lattea cheese cutlery set (soft cheese knives) $2,995 from Town House townhouse.com.hk Wing On Yau Ma Tei, 345 Nathan Road, Kowloon

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DATE ANNOUNCED FOR GREAT HONG KONG CLEANUP DAY

The Great Hong Kong Cleanup Day will take place on September 23, part of the 17th annual Hong Kong Cleanup Challenge (on now until December 1).

Every summer, many Hongkongers express their frustration with the copious amounts of plastic and waste washing up on our shores. The Hong Kong Cleanup aims to give local individuals, communities, schools and businesses an opportunity to have a fun, fulfilling day out together while removing harmful plastic and debris from our beaches and, most importantly, collecting data. This

H&M COLLECTING UNWANTED CLOTHES H&M has extended its “Bring It” garment collecting initiative to Hong Kong and Macau.

Customers in these regions can now take their unwanted garments of any brand, in any condition, to any H&M store - including the Stanley branch - where they will be collected for recycling or reuse.

H&M first launched its worldwide Garment Collecting initiative in 2013 and has since collected over 40,000 tonnes of clothing. The goal is to reach 25,000 tonnes per year by 2020.

Help to save natural resources and ensure fewer garments go to landfill by making us of this easy solution to hand in unwanted clothes.

For more information, visit about.hm.com

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data is used to compile the Global Trash Index and Trash Free Seas Alliance – providing an international snapshot of what’s polluting our oceans so work can be done to prevent specific items from reaching the water.

Since 2000, it has mobilised almost half a million people in over 25,000 groups to collect thousands of tonnes of rubbish.

Want to get involved? There are three ways to participate: sponsorship, hiring the team to organise a cleanup event, or signing up a team for the challenge. Cleanup sites are first-come, first-served so register now at hkcleanup.org

GRANA OPENS NEW STORE Hong Kong based online apparel startup GRANA has relocated from Yip Fat Street to a bigger location on Wong Chuk Hang Road.

The company, which has been operating in the Wong Chuk Hang neighbourhood over the last two years, is well known for designing wardrobe staples using quality materials including Peruvian Pima cotton, Irish linen and Chinese silk. The new location is an open warehouse, meaning customers can take home their purchases on the spot.

Open Monday to Friday, 10am-6pm (excluding public holidays). 11/F, Tin Fung Industrial Mansion, 63 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Wong Chuk Hang, grana.com

BOOKAZINE LAUNCHES SUMMER READING CAMPAIGN With the summer holidays just around the corner, Bookazine has launched a new campaign to encourage people of all ages to read more. Visit any Bookazine store and get a Summer Reading Card. For every book purchase of $80 or more, you’ll get a stamp. For every 10 stamps you collect, you will receive a $100 Bookazine voucher.

If you’re not sure what to go for, Bookazine book experts have picked three books in 10 different categories: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Business, Feel Good, Thrillers, Sci Fi, Picture Books, Tweens, Teens and Young Adults.

Open to the whole family, the campaign runs until the end of August.

Check online for Bookazine locations, including Shop G107 C&D, G/F, The Repulse Bay, 109 Repulse Bay Road, HK, 2750-1136 bookazine.com.hk

in your back yard

PROGRESS ON OCEAN PARK CROSSING SAINSBURY’S COMES TO HONG KONG

A proposal by the Transport Department (TD) to add railings outside Ocean Park MTR station, at the central divider of Wong Chuk Hang Road, has been rejected after facing opposition from residents and members of the Southern District Council.

The TD has since circulated a new proposal to narrow the road and construct a no-signal crossing between the station and Shouson Hill.

The aim is to improve safety for pedestrians, many of whom, on leaving the station, need to cross the busy road to access the bus stop.

Currently, pedestrians (including many school children) travelling to Stanley and Tai tam via the new MTR South Island Line (East) face either a long walk or a hazardous road crossing when exiting the station to catch the minibus.

The safest option is to walk up towards Nam Fung Road, cross at the traffic lights and head back towards the bus stop: a 450m journey.

Most pedestrians have been taking the shorter route - only 100m - and, in doing so, are putting

themselves in danger.

“This proposal is the first step to improving the current situation, as it won’t take a long time to implement,” says Fergus Fung, District Councillor for the Bays Area. “But in the long term, our residents ultimately want traffic lights, a footbridge or tunnel to make it an even safer crossing.”

The crossing was requested by the district council in January, after Fung and representatives of Transport Department visited the site, though Fung had requested the crossing as early as 2008, when the MTR South Island Line (East) was being planned. A petition requesting a safe crossing collected hundreds of signatures.

The comment window on the new proposal closed on May 19. We understand that the TD is proceeding and that the crossing is expected to take three months to complete. Residents can write to bays.area@gmail.com to voice their opinions.

The UK’s second biggest supermarket chain, Sainsbury’s, is now exporting to Hong Kong.

Over 200 Sainsbury’s products are now available at Market Place by Jasons and selected Wellcome, ThreeSixty and Jasons stores throughout the city - from cheeses, cereals and coffee, to frozen vegetables and tinned foods. The products have all been tested in the UK and are GMO free. There are four different product lines to choose from: “by Sainsbury’s”, “Taste the Difference”, “SO Organic” and “freefrom”.

RETYKLE OPENS NEW STUDIO IN WONG CHUK HANG Retykle, an online store for kids designer secondhand fashion, has opened a new studio in Wong Chuk Hang.

The studio will facilitate personal shopping and act as a drop-off point for sellers wishing to get rid of their outgrown kidswear.

Founder Sarah Garner explains, “There are so many beautiful outgrown high quality kids items sitting in closets that deserve to be recirculated. We’re removing all of the hassle out of resale. Some of our clients prefer to see and touch a curated collection of the clothes before buying so we decided to open the studio.”

Retykle was founded in 2016 and has a selection of childrenswear at up to 90 per cent off the recommended retail price. Sellers earn cash from sales and a portion of sales is donated to local charities.

Personal shopping is by appointment only.

The Retykle team will preselect items according to the your taste, budget and child’s size.

Located at 42 Wong Chuk Hang Road, (public parking available), across the street from Wong Chuk Hang MTR station. Open from 10am-5pm Monday to Friday (except public holidays). To make an appointment, email hello@retykle.com, retykle.com

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“This photo was taken on a Saturday afternoon - my wife Susan and I had recently visited Ovolo rooftop bar with a few friends and were quite taken with the view. One afternoon we walked from Aberdeen promenade under the overpass

and dropped into the bar to take another look.

To me, the photo shows a new perspective, looking across Wong Chuk Hang, Ocean Park to Deep Water Bay and Middle Island... with Shouson Hill and environs also visible. It

illustrates how the South Island Line is opening up the south side of the island.�

Owen Keating (Stubbs Road)

Email your photos or letters to editorial@fastmedia.com.hk. We may edit for length. Or tag us, #southsidemag on social media!

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Italian Market Viva Italia! Stuff yourself with Italian goodies at this year’s Italian Market!

Celebrate the best of Italy with Italian specialties, fine wines, handcrafts, music and entertainment.

Le Bistro Winebeast The Italian Market has teamed up with Southside Magazine to exclusively give our readers free tickets to enjoy this fair, which runs from June 10-11.

Gifts Less Ordinary

BoConcept

Gift your best friend the perfect luxury gift of an Agama Sparkle Friendship Bangle.

Featuring the Agama design in black against an 18 carat gold plated curved bar, this chic enamel bracelet has been embedded with crystals that truly reflect the light and genuinely sparkle. Wear it individually or stack it with other bangles for extra statement accessorising.

We’re giving away one bangle worth $1,106.

Add elegance to your bedroom table with BoConcept’s Shelter Table Lamp. Beautifully curved in a combination of brass and black metal, it makes the perfect home accessory. We’re giving away one lamp valued at $3,169.

Learn to cook a three-course sophisticated French meal at Le Bistro Winebeast.

In celebration of Le French GourMay, participants will learn from globe-trotting foodie, Chef Johan Ducroquet, and feast on their creations when finished. We’re giving away two pairs of spots (yourself and a plus one) to a cooking class, worth $900 each.

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five minutes with

REV. DOMINIC CHAN, V.G. Publisher

Rev. Dominic Chan Chi Ming V.G. talks to Robyn Or about joining the priesthood at the age of 14.

Tom Hilditch tom@fastmedia.com.hk

Editorial

Editor-in-Chief Shreena Patel shreena@fastmedia.com.hk Contributing Editor Carolynne Dear carolynne@fastmedia.com.hk Acting Editor Eric Ho eric@fastmedia.com.hk Editorial Assistant Trisha Harjani trisha@fastmedia.com.hk

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Design Manager Cindy Suen cindy@fastmedia.com.hk Graphic Designer Anna Schulteisz anna@fastmedia.com.hk

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Adam White Cora Chan Hunt Smith Isabelle Demenge Millie Dicken Paul Zimmerman Dr. Pauline Taylor Robyn Or Rory Mackay Sam Edwards Stella So Viola Gaskell

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Rev. Chan is the eighth generation of Yim Tin Tsai’s Hakka Clan

I am the eighth generation of Yim Tin Tsai’s Hakka Chan clan. My ancestors came from Yim Tin in Shenzhen and settled in Yim Tin Tsai 270 years ago.

They lived on farming, fishing and salt-making. They woke up early to herd sheep up the mountain and slept early due to lack of electricity. Hakka people are known for their strong bonds - we believe solidarity is strength. We are also humble and hardworking.

I was meant to be a Catholic.

The priest in Our Lady of Lourdes Church near our home, Rev. Rene Chevalier, MEP, was very generous in helping the neighbourhood. When my mother went into labour, he drove her to Queen Mary Hospital. I was baptised on my fourth day on earth.

At 14, I decided to prepare for priesthood at the Holy Spirit Seminary in Wong Chuk Hang. At first, my mum was not supportive.

She worried that the 13-year monasticism was too long and that if I failed to complete it, people might think I was just in it for free education and accommodation.

Before I was born in 1952, my parents moved to Taikoo House in Pok Fu Lam, the original site of Pok Fu Lam Garden. It was a catholic community with a church. This French village like community was simple and close.

We shared food together outside our homes. We kept our doors open while we slept at night.

When my mother went into labour, [our priest] drove her to Queen Mary Hospital

Rev. Chevalier talked to her as he knew my wish. Our day started at 6am. We went to mass after washing and prayers, then we attended lessons from visiting professors. We played basketball and studied before prayers and dinner. We were allowed to go back home after three months, but our parents could visit us between 1-4pm every Sunday. In the second year, we were allowed to go home on Saturdays.

take me to church In the seminary, people called me “Kung Fu Chan” and “Little Frédéric Chopin” as I had learnt Tai Chi and Hung Ka Kuen since I was young and I’m good at playing the piano and orchestral conducting. I was also part of the football and table tennis teams. I learnt Kung Fu because it is an exercise I could practice alone, regardless of weather and location.

In 1992, I became the Vicar General of the Hong Kong Catholic Diocese. Accepting such an honour meant becoming responsible for Hong Kong, not just one particular town.

During the handover of Hong Kong in 1997, Cardinal John Wu Cheng-chung and I focused on preparing for the new era and to comfort those Catholics who worried about the uncertainties after the handover. We never thought of leaving.

I spent two years studying for a Master’s in spiritual theology in Rome. I worked very hard and by the end of the second semester my thesis was almost done so I travelled a lot in my spare time. I visited many of Rome’s museums and churches, I also tried most of the Chinese restaurants. I love travelling -

encountering different cultures and ways of thinking humbles me.

I visited many of Rome’s museums and churches, I also tried most of the Chinese restaurants

I return to Yim Yin Tsai Village at least once a month. It is a quiet place where I can be surrounded by nature. Recently I hosted spiritual camp there for married couples, during which they did nothing but listen and talk face to face, sharing the words they hide in their hearts.

In 2002, I attended a meeting on the revitalisation of Yim Tin Tsai. At that time, St. Joseph’s Chapel was abandoned and tattered, despite being an important

symbol to everyone in Yim Tin Tsai - since its construction in 1890, it is where all the villagers have married. My parents themselves got married there 77 years ago.

The rehabilitation of St. Joseph’s Chapel received an Award of Merit as part of the 2005 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards.

To re-introduce Yim Tin Tsai to the public, we have set up four tourism routes based on religion, ecosystem, Hakka culture and sightseeing. 52 of the 56 types of mangrove in Hong Kong are to be found in Yim Tin Tsai.

Historical farming tools and daily utensils are displayed in the Hakka museum, with the help of students from the University of Science and Technology.

Yim Tin literally means “saltpan”. Yim Tin Tsai’s restored saltpan is the only one of its kind preserved in Hong Kong.

The cycle of life is natural and unavoidable I like to make every minute meaningful. When I am stressed, I focus on breathing. I like all kinds of music, especially the kind I hear in the silence.

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SUPERMARKET SHUFFLE After 17 years, Taste has closed its doors in Stanley Plaza. So what’s next and who’s opened in Murray House? Trisha Harjani reports.

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he Stanley Plaza branch of supermarket chain Taste celebrated its last day of operations on

May 18.

Citing lease expiry, a representative of Taste’s sister company PARKnSHOP said the group is “saddened to the closure of Taste store at Stanley Plaza… we will still strive to continue our business in Stanley to serve our valuable customers in the district”. More specifically, they confirmed that PARKnSHOP has “identified a smaller store at the Main Street of Stanley which is expected to be opened by end of Q3 or early Q4 this year.”

The Taste chain is owned

by AS Watson (together with Fusion, Great and PARKnSHOP), which in turn is majority owned by multinational conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings Limited.

Hong Kong business magnate, Sir Li Ka-shing, is Chairman of the board of CK Hutchison.

Meanwhile, a spokesperson from PARKnSHOP’s main competitor, Dairy Farm, confirmed a temporary Market Place by

Jason’s will operate in Stanley’s Murray House from May until September. Wellcome and Market Place by Jason’s are both members of the Dairy Farm group along with Jason’s, Oliver’s The Delicatessen and organic retailer

PARKnSHOP has identified a smaller store at the Main Street of Stanley

ThreeSixty. As to the permanent replacement, the outlook is unclear. A public relations representative from Wellcome confirmed that Dairy Farm will be opening a permanent store in the Stanley vicinity but has “no further information to share with the market”. Residents we spoke to speculated that it would be a Three Sixty or Oliver’s The

Delicatessen (the latter has only one other branch in Hong Kong in Prince’s Building, Central).

The closure of Taste and arrival of Dairy Farm has sparked concerns amongst residents over retail competitiveness and price hikes. Five of Wellcome’s sixtytwo stores on Hong Kong island are in the Southside, three in Stanley. Market Place by Jason’s has two branches in Repulse Bay and now a temporary store in Murray House. Although twenty of PARKnSHOP’s sixty stores on Hong Kong Island are located in Southside, none is in Stanley.

One Southsider we spoke to protested, “the whole of SouthEast of HK will be under the control of the Wellcome Group… it’s incomprehensible for retail competitiveness.” Although PARKnSHOP still retains a market presence in the South-East area, her concerns about retail competitiveness are shared by others.

In fact, government data shows that Wellcome and PARKnSHOP are the two largest supermarket chains in

find a store near you

Marketplace has now opened in Murray House.

Hong Kong, with 34 and 29 per cent of the market, respectively. In December 2013, the Consumer Council issued a report on the grocery market, raising “deep concerns over the two supermarket giants, PARKnSHOP and Wellcome.” The Council itself “could gather no strong evidence that indicates the supermarket chains have misused their market power in affecting prices, quality, and the product range of goods and services at the local market level”, but urged the government to “look into whether the two largest supermarket chains have abused their market

power to engage in anti-competitive practices in the grocery retailing market”.

When we approached a representative of Wellcome’s public relations relations team with concerns of affordability and lack of choice, he responded, “The price setting is based on a basket of factors including demand and supply of the market. Wellcome will take into account the needs of the community.”

As for alternatives, Cyberport residents launched a petition in January 2017 imploring British grocer Marks and Spencer (M&S) to set up shop in the area, however the petition

fell short of the targeted number of signatures by over 200 and, at the time of writing, no such branch has been opened. When we asked M&S to comment on recent rumours that it may be opening a branch in Stanley, a spokesperson for the company said, “We’re interested in opening a store in the Southside area but don’t have anything to confirm at the moment.”

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FAMILY FAVOURITES Where to go with the kids in tow.

FRITES

Mostaccioli Brothers

With high ceilings and plenty of space for the little ones to run around, Belgian beerhouse, FRITES makes a great dining experience for the whole family. FRITES’ traditional European fare is warm and hearty, serving Belgian frites, mussels and chicken parma as well as vegetarian options. The kids’ menu includes mini burgers, bangers and mash and spaghetti bolognese. Children will be right at home with a kids’ corner that is available every weekend.

Affectionately nicknamed “Mo Bros”, the restaurant is tucked away in an alleyway off Elgin Street. Mo Bros has a warm and friendly atmosphere with a large painting of the Italian coast sprawled across one side of the restaurant. If the sun is out, opt for a seat outside in their courtyard. Serving home-style Italian cuisine, dishes are modern adaptations of favourite recipes from family kitchens in 50s, 60s America. Mo Bros uses natural ingredients like olive oil, cheeses, and pasta, with most of their products sourced directly from Italy.

The restaurant has a lunch set menu and an a

Four locations across Hong Kong including 1/F, The Wellington, 198 Wellington Street, Central, 2217 6671, www.frites.hk

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la carte menu during dinner service. Start with a mix of antipasti like mixed olives and pepper dews and semi dried tomatoes, followed by some main options favourites such as the baked mostaccioli, the veal scallopini marsala and the spaghetti carbonara which uses eggs instead of cream.

B/F & G/F, 16 Elgin Street, Central, 2525 5770, elgrande.com.hk

family affair Limewood Situated in the beautiful Repulse Bay area, Limewood has become a family favourite.

Spread across the ground floor of the pulse, the restaurant is vibrant in decor, with spacious seating. The use of sliding doors allows fresh air and natural light to stream through the entire restaurant. The menu sees a Southeast Asian twist with a dash of Hawaiian - think charred corn fritters, Thai-style whole snapper, and Hawaiian Huli Huli chicken. The kids' menu has Hawaiian chicken tortillas, grilled corn, and for good measure, churros. So grab the family and hit Limewood to indulge in their food and refreshing cocktails while overlooking a view of Repulse Bay Beach.

Shop 103-104, the pulse, 28 Beach Road, Repulse Bay, 2866 8668, www.limewood.hk

Fish & Meat Hidden above the bustling streets of Central, Fish & Meat is a nice hideaway. The space has an urban warehouse feel with the use of rustic wood, dividing columns and low hanging lights. The menu is simple yet sophisticated and revolves around fresh seafood, pasta and farmto-table cooking, making sure everyone is well looked after. Fish & Meat’s cooking techniques are focused heavily on their use of ingredients, bringing a balanced and flavourful punch to its dishes. Some favourites include seared barramundi, poached boston lobster risotto, and Spanish pork belly porchetta. To finish off your meal, try the Amalfi lemon tart brulee and pavlova with poached yellow peach, lavender cream and ruby peach sorbet.

2/F, 32 Wyndham Mansion, Central, 2565 6788, www.fishandmeat.hk

Jamie’s Italian Much-loved Jamie Oliver creates a family-style sharing menu at Jamie’s Italian. Like other Jamie’s Italian outlets around the world, the menu is hearty, affordable and includes many tried-and-tested dishes. The menu includes a spread of antipasti, pizza, pasta and quick nibbles. The venue is spacious and colourful, with large comfy couches for big groups and a kids’ play area to keep the little ones busy. Children will be treated to chicken lollipops, cheesy pasta or baby beef burgers.

If you’ve got a little masterchef in your family, sign them up to Jamie’s Little Chef, a monthly workshop for kids aged 5 to 10 to learn to make pizza.

Two locations across Hong Kong including 2/F, Soundwill Plaza II - Midtown, 1 Tang Lung Street, Causeway Bay, 3958 2222, www.jamieoliver.com

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Rosie Jean’s Cafe Rosie Jean’s Cafe is a quaint, vintage-style cafe, making it a perfect go-to family outing.

The sweet little cafe has a range of fresh bagels, sandwiches, juices and pastries to choose from, while there is a specific menu for children that includes fish finger sandwiches, pancakes and yoghurt. Plus, the little ones will enjoy Rosie Jean’s Cafe’s indoor and outdoor area - a rare gem in the Mid-levels area, where the drawers are filled to the brim with books, toys and crayons. Wait for a sunny day and hit the outdoor terrace to enjoy the most of what Rosie Jean’s Cafe has to offer.

119 Caine Road, Central, 2549 9718, www.rosiejeanscafe.com

Pizza Express A tried-and-tested family favourite, Pizza Express, makes dining out with children easy. The menu has a comprehensive list of Italian dishes with a handful of pizzas to choose from, such as the classic Margherita and the more fusion flavours of a peking duck pizza.

There is a piccolo menu for the little ones of the family with the choice of a pizza or pasta, drink, dessert and a bambinoccino. For birthdays and special occasions, there are kids’ pizza making parties available where children aged 4-9 can be a masterchef and toss their own pizza.

There are several locations around Hong Kong including Shop G03, G/F, One Island South, 2 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang, 3585 8598, pizzaexpress.com.hk

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Linguini Fini After moving into SoHo from its former location, Linguini Fini now rests in an semialfresco space on Elgin Street. The decor is simple but adds to the charm of the restaurant.

There’s plenty of space with tables placed comfortably apart. Linguini Fini supports

local farmers and uses fresh ingredients to accommodate its farm-to-table ethos.

Serving authentic Italian food, the home-made pasta and pizza dishes are not only a hit with the adults but also the kids. If you’ve got a bigger group, choose from the antipastis to

share and finish with their dessert options.

brunch which includes free-flow homemade chips and salsa, a main course, dessert and bottomless drinks.

Several locations across Hong Kong including 90 Stanley Main Street, 2944 2732, www.cali-mex.com

49 Elgin Street, Central, 2387 6338, www.linguinifini.com

Cali-mex Expanding across Hong Kong, Cali-mex’s newest Stanley venue is one of the biggest for the group. Located on Stanley Main Street, the branch offers full-table service, bar and selfserve beer taps with all of Cali-mex’s regulars like burritos, tacos and quesadillas.

Children can choose from a burrito or a quesadilla meal which comes with a flavoured soda. Plus all sit down venues now have a ‘from the grill’ menu which include grilled rib-eye steak, chicken and fish fillet. If you’re having a weekend in Southside, tuck into their weekend

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NIBBLES News from the dining scene.

The Ocean hires new chef Olivier Bellin of Brittany, France has reinvented the menu at The Ocean in Repulse Bay. Incorporating core elements of Breton cuisine and adding his own twist, Bellin combines elements from the sea and land in a brand new eight-course menu. The Michelin Star chef prepares a selection of delicately cooked seafoods such as blue lobster and pan-seared coral. Almost all ingredients, down to the radish, are flown in from Brittany. Paired with teas, wines and cocktails, it is a must for seafood enthusiasts. The Pulse, 303-304. 3/F, 28, Beach Road, Repulse Bay, 2889 5939

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New restaurant for One Island South New restaurant CFK (CHOPSTICKS, FORK n KNIFE) has opened in One Island South. Head over for casual vibes and a range of dishes from China, Europe, America, Japan, Korea and more. Set menus available for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner on weekdays.

On Saturdays, the restaurant offers an allday menu. Private dining room and catering services available for private events. Closed on Sundays. Shop 110, 1/F, One Island South, 2110 3699, lifestylefederation.com/ chopsticks-fork-n-knife

New menu at The Verandah The Verandah restaurant has launched a new contemporary menu. Intended to invoke a sense of nostalgia, the new dishes - like Light Green Asparagus Veloute, Slow-roasted Hawke’s Bay Free Range Baby Lamb and Upside Down Apple Crumble - have been designed with the restaurant’s traditional epicurean spirit in mind.

109 Repulse Bay Road, To reserve, call 2292 2822 or email verandah@therepulsebay.com.

Closed Mondays and Tuesdays except public holidays.

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School’s out!

Trisha Harjani rounds up the best camps for kids and teens this summer.

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Photo by Hunt Smith, Treasure Island Surf Camp

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Academic Anglo Academy

The only local summer boarding experience in Hong Kong; a week long prestigious preparatory course for students to get a taste of traditional British schooling. Based in Harrow International School and United World College of Hong Kong, The course emphasises academics, sports and character-building skills. Accepting students 7-18 years old. Priced at $11,050. anglo-academy.com

camp runs for four days from June 19 to July 28. $2,800 per 5-day camp. 2157 9595, auntietamscentre.com

Brainchild Calling all brainiacs, this project-based camp runs for one week.. Focusing on STEM subjects, the courses teach the basics of programming, 3D printing, robotics and scratch programming with all materials provided. Runs through June 26 until August in Aberdeen. Starting at $1,800 per week with 10 per cent early bird special if you register and pay before June 15. brainchildltd.com

Canadian International School

Little ones on the field at Harrow International School

Auntie Tam’s Summer Camps Twist your tongue with one of Auntie Tam’s language camps offered in English and Mandarin located in Wong Chuk Hang. Alternatively, challenge your creativity with a Pick & Mix camp in creative writing, sewing, music theory, mandarin origami, phonics and reading. Each

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CDNIS offers a diverse selection of immersive summer courses from iOS app development to inline skating. Presented by the the likes of University of Cambridge, Summer Music Academy, Vienna Boys Choir and Camp Biz Smart. Suitable for kids from 3-18 years old, the camp runs from June 12 to August 4 at CDNIS at Wong Chuk Hang. Starts at $3,960 for nonCDNIS. Bus services are available from Central Pier No.4 to CDNIS via Central Post Office, Admiralty MTR and Leighton Road, Causeway Bay. activities@cdnis.edu.hk, cdnis.edu.hk

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Mini masterpieces at Elephant Community Press

Interactive learning at ESF Summer Camp

Coast to Coast Making lives easier for young students, this preparatory, UK-based boarding school camp facilitates the transition from Hong Kong private school to British boarding schools or universities.

Get to know your second home by spending one month in the scapes of Surrey Hills at Belmont Prep School, only an hour’s drive from London.

Promotes confidence in the English language and provides a comprehensive introduction to boarding life in England. £2,200. Running from July 11 to August 8. coastschools.com

Elephant Community Press Shaping budding authors and avid young readers, these one-week workshops aim to instil the foundations of good storytelling and creative writing. Themed classes allow students to try something totally new or deepen their love for a particular genre. Running from June 19 to August 25 in Central. Aimed at 4-14 year olds.3487 3153, elephantcommunitypress.com

ESF Language & Learning Summer Camp Never has learning been more fun as Commander Earth invites you on his time-travelling cosmic quest. Training students in reading, writing, English speaking and listening, this programme is an immersive experience designed to improve children’s confidence in their communication skills. Additional camps feature primary school science, playgroup, Spanish and theatre learning.

Full day camps available at Renaissance College and South Island School. Language courses in the morning. Running from July 10 to August 25.

Starts at $6,300 2711 1280, www.esf.org.hk

ESF Sports Summer Camp & Clinics Get moving with ESF’s summer sports camps designed for sport novices and experts alike.

Choose from the specialist gymnastic, tennis and swimming clinics or opt for the Multi Sport Camp that promotes a wider active skill set by playing a range of sports and engaging in team-building and developmental activities. Specialist clinics target one sport, cultivating specific skills and developing children’s love for the sport. Available at Renaissance College and South Island School.

Sports camps in the afternoon. Camps run from July 3 to August 11. Starts at $6,300 2711 1280, www.esf.org.hk

First Code Academy Go geeky this summer and discover your inner computer whiz with one of First Code Academy’s five-day programmes. Whether it’s building an app or a computer that you fancy, their comprehensive range of courses are suitable for kids 5-18 years old, at all experience levels. Standout courses include robotics, 3D printing, scratch programming and minecraft modding. Classes are located in Sheung Wan, Yau Ma Tei, HKFYG Island South and Kwun Tong. Begins June 12. Starts at $4,680 hk.firstcodeacademy.com

GAIA Language Geared for children looking to polish their bilingual fluency, this program encourages a holistic learning experience with a reading, listening and comprehension or writing focus.

With both Spanish and Mandarin on offer, the GAIA language summer course also includes a parallel science or music class and field trips.

Running for two weeks beginning on July 3 in Central. $3,500 and up gaialanguage.com

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cover story Kellett School A far-reaching course including sport, drama, academic and music activities for kids. Two whole weeks of jam-packed fun and education.

Located at the famous Kowloon Bay campus from July 3-14. Suitable for ages 5-18 years old.

Starts at $3,000 per week. kellettschool.com

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Koding Kingdom The stepping stone to Silicon Valley, Koding Kingdom offers classes for kids (5-7), juniors (7-11) and teens (11-15) including those with special needs. Located in Cyberport, Lai Chi Kok, Kwun Tong and Science Park, the summer camps range from day-long programs to classes on a weekly basis from May to August. Starting at $350 per hour. kodingkingdom.com

Mini Mandarins To build confidence in speaking Mandarin, these summer camps immerse children in everyday activities such as cooking, arts, crafts, music and science. Based in Causeway Bay, summer classes run from June 12 to August 31 including a Green Monday special, educating kids in food nutrition. Open to ages 2.5-10. minimandarins.com

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A fusion of intensive Putonghua training with playtime, these summer programs teach by doing. In addition to fortnightly field trips, children are encouraged to embrace traditional chinese cultural activities including WuShu and Chinese dance. Programmes run from June 19 to August 25. For children aged 2.5-12 years old. Starts at $2,880 per week. southsidemandarin.com

Tutor Time This summer, Tutor Time features a ‘Tech and Trek’ program that encourages kids to learn more about the world around them. The technology aspect will feature coding classes before taking kids outdoors to explore country parks, organic farming and attend ecological workshops. Runs

from July 24 to August 18 at various locations including Tai Tam, Mid-Levels and Central. Prices vary across location.

2573 9188, tutortime.com.hk http://tutortime.com.hk/sp2017.html

OWN Prometheus Summer Camp 2017 Prime your child for success this summer with entrepreneurial, programming and public speaking skills. Bringing together award-winning mentors and highly qualified scholars, this program preps children for further study and a solid career. OWN takes kids to different parts of the city everyday with a drop-off and pick up service in Central/ Sheung Wan. Suitable for ages 14-18. The programme runs from July 10-23 and costs upwards of $30,000. ownacademy.co

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The Great Outdoors

Aberdeen Boat Club

Put the wind in your sails and take to the sea.

Aimed at sailors aged 7-18, courses cater to a range of experience levels in several dinghy sizes. Parents can also opt for supervised courses for initial skill and confidence building exercises. Courses run from June until August.

Starting at $1,080. abclubhk.com

Ark Eden Get wet and wild in the forests of Mui Wo and Lantau with this multi-activity exploration camp.

Little ones get to swim in waterfalls, build tree houses, plant crops and climb through Ark Eden’s forest playground. Single-day camps as well as three- and five-day packages available.

Prices start from $750 and run from July 3 until August 11. Pick up and drop off at Central and Mui Wo Ferry Pier. Email jasmine@ arkedenonlantau.com, arkeden.com.hk

HK Waterman Surf’s up at HK Waterman this summer. Their summer splash lessons include one on one surf coaching, group surf coaching or a multiactivity, swimming, paddle boarding, lifeguard game lesson filled course. Open to ages 9 to 13, the lessons start at 400 per person, per class. Running from May 28 to August 31, the summerlong course takes place at Big Wave Bay Beach on Shek-O Hong Kong Island. hkwaterman.com

Surf Hong Kong Activity-packed water sports camps with surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking, canyoning and slack-lining.

Camps are held at the beautiful Tai Long Sai Wan beach and run from June 12 until August 28. Price is $3,500 per camper, open to ages 8-18 years old.

Family adventure programmes also available.

Surf Hong Hong is part of A-Team Edventures Limited, an experiential learning and leadership programme provider to schools and universities. ateamedventures.com

Treasure Island Mini surfers, campers and explorers can get moving and learning at Treasure Island’s surfing and adventure camps. Two surf camps are available, open to first timers and intermediate kiddies. Adventuring includes kayaking, mountain biking, coasteering and more. Starting at $4,200, the program welcomes children aged 5-9. treasureislandhk.com

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Littlies Baumhaus

PEKiP

An indoor, age-specific summer camp designed to encourage a productive and enjoyable learning experience for kids, from newborns to 6-year-olds.

It’s a flexible programme with unlimited playroom access, free pop-up playroom activities and a pass to one free summer event. Runs for eight weeks from July 11. Available at both Wan Chai and Harbour City locations. baumhaus.com.hk

PEKiP offers parent-infant classes through the months of July and August.

Watch your baby grow with professional pedagogical guidance and stimulating exercises taking babies from 6 weeks to walking. Starts at $3,000 for 8 lessons.

Located in Tung Chung. pekip.com.hk

Blooming Buds Training kids from 6 months to 6 years of age, Blooming Buds is encouraging bilingual learning in Putonghua and English. Running story-based sessions, the summer programme aims to build children’s confidence and improve social relationships. Starting at $2,400 per week, the camp runs from July 3 to August 18 in Sai Ying Pun. bloomingbuds.com.hk

Garden House Pre-School & Kindergarten An opportunity for little ones to walk, run, stretch and play, Garden House brings you an exciting and diverse choice of activity including yoga, gardening, crafts and nature walks.

Aimed at kids aged 1-7 years old, the programme runs through July 10 to August 25 at Clear Water Bay. Prices start at $780. gardenhouse.edu.hk

Woodlands Pre-school A six-week, rotational programme for children from 6 months to 7 years, this summer school is the place for children to discover their niche. With musical activities, fitness, pure Mandarin classes and much more. Runs across various locations including Kennedy Town, Pokfulam, Aberdeen, Happy Valley and Sai Kung. Starts at $2,600 woodlandschools.com

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Brazilian Football Academy Improve your footwork with BFA’s themed football classes, which include drills, games and a mini football tournament.

Aimed at 5- to 14-year-olds, the camp develops kids social skills, promotes healthy competition and improves physical fitness. Training runs from July 3 to August 26, Monday to Saturday at 9:30-11:30am at Stanley Ho Sports Centre in Sandy Bay, Pok Fu Lam. bfa.hk

Excel Fencing Learn key self-defence and sword fighting skills at Excel Fencing’s summer classes. Training kids in multiple sword weights, the classes improve fitness, balance, coordination and discipline.

Classes available for children aged 3 and up.

Located in Wong Chuk Hang.

2110 9655 info@excel-fencing.com

Flex HK Flex HK is hosting one-week summer camps for ages 6-11 and 12 plus. The Flexteen and Flexikids’ programs are designed to keep young ones fit with a range of activities including aerial fitness, jazz funk dance, yoga, pilates allegro and aerial yoga. Located in One Island South, Wong Chuk Hang, the camps run from June 19 until July 7. Prices start at $1,400 for a week and $280

for a drop-in session. Enroll before June 10 for a 10 per cent discount. flexhk.com

Float Plus Sign up for Float Plus’ summer swimming courses, aimed at all ages and experiences from tadpoles to sharks. Courses are designed to develop kids’ swimming technique, build confidence underwater and teach water safety skills. All classes take place in Repulse Bay Club’s indoor pool and are open to both members and guests aged 3-12 years old. Runs from July 3-22 and is priced at $200 per class. floatplus.hk

Hong Kong Basketball Academy Shoot some hoops with HKBA’s weekly summer basketball camp for boys and girls of all ages. Emphasising teamwork, characterbuilding and technical skills, this Stanleybased programme is designed to bump up your game and provide valuable leadership experience. Age groups range from under 8 to under 19. Prices start at $1,500. Runs from June 19 to August 12. hkbaallday.com

Hong Kong International Tennis Academy Improve your tennis game by enrolling on the Monster Tennis programme. Lessons available in Sai Kung, Po Tsui, Ma on Shan, Causeway Bay, Morse Park and Sha Tin. The programme is designed for ages 3-18 to train their way to the top. Runs throughout July and August.

Starts at $200/ class Email benny.lin@hkita.com, monstertennis.hk

Hong Kong Parkview This summer, members, residents and guests can all play sport in the lush greenery of Hong Kong Parkview. Choose to develop skills in one specialised sport or enroll in a multi-sport camp.

Sports on offer include gymnastics, hockey, mini rugby, tennis, basketball, rock climbing and more. Camps will run from June 26 to August 18 and prices start at $660 for guests.

Early birds get 10 per cent off before June 11. hongkongparkview.com

Mindful Wing Chun Designed to improve kids’ focus, Mindful Wing Chun offers a range of traditional martial arts classes for kids.

Get 3-13 year olds one step closer to Bruce Lee with Kung Fu, Chi Sau or Wing Chun basics. Priced at $275 per class, numerous packages are available throughout the months of July and August.

Mindfulwingchun.com.hk

Mini Sport Stay active with Mini Sport’s wide selection of sports including rugby, tennis, beach games, athletics and even party games. Located throughout Hong Kong, these camps employ high-quality school facilities and also give kids the option to play outdoors. One-week camps take place at Woodland Pre-School, West Island School in Pok Fu Lam, French International School in Wong Chuk Hang or Victoria Park.

Camps run from July 3 to August 11. Starting at $1,250 per child per week. sportsclassesforkidshk.com

Sport4Kids Offering a diverse range of sport oriented summer camps including basketball, gymnastics, football, and swimming. Camps take place at various locations across Hong Kong. Highlights include a swimming course at Deep Water Bay, mini-sports camp at The American Country Club in Tai Tam and multi-sports camps at South Horizons and Box Hill Kindergarten, Ma On Shan. sport4kids.hk

Tiny Tots Tiny Tots takes little ones out onto the field for some football coaching in Mid-levels and Pok Fu Lam. Kiddies will build confidence, improve technique, fitness and engage in some competitive fun. Open to children from 18 months to 4 years old, classes run from July 3 to August 26. Starting at $210 per session. tinytots.com.hk

Striking a pose at Flex Studio.

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Performing Arts

Absolutely Fabulous Theatre Connection AFTEC is flying in artists from the UK to shape young, budding stage actors.

Offering two weeks of full day training, the camps teach three types of theatre analysis including classical, devising and movement theatre. Suitable for ages 11-13, the camp will culminate in a showcase performance on August 4 & 5. Venues include Sai Wan Ho and Chai Wan. aftec.hk

Colour My World Targeting artists across all fields, the Sheung Wan-based Visual & Performing studio is a great step forward for striving artists and actors. Get the little ones trained in speech communication, creative writing, visual arts and performance from June 19-30. Open to ages 3-16. Starts at $2,200. colour-my-world.com

Faust World Fire up your creative potential with a week-long creative writing or theatre programme located at Sheung Wan, King George V School and Discovery Bay. Faust creates a fun-filled environment for students to engage with the art of theatre and the creative process of writing. Useful for confidence building, teamwork and developing interpersonal skills. Workshops begin June 26 and run until August 25. Suitable for ages 3-14, starting at $2,960. faustworld.com

Behind the scenes at Junior Snappers

International Academy of Film and Television Lights, Camera, Action. These summer courses instil aspiring actors with creativity, confidence and collaborative skills and teach budding directors the fundamentals of camera work, audio recording and storyboard planning. Open to ages 11 and up. Located in Wan Chai. Starts at $3,980 with 10 per cent discount for referrals from IAFT-HK Teen Alumnis and 15 per cent for IAFT Teen Alumnis.

Iaft.net

Junior Snappers A filmmaking summer camp where kids independently create a short film project from start to finish. The five-day workshop involves learning how to create characters, write a script, plan a plot, direct and produce a short film. Open to kids aged 8-15 years old. Runs June 26-30 and August 7-11 in Central. Priced at $3,500. juniorsnappers.com

Red Shoe Dance Company Get kids shimmying, tip toeing and cha cha chaing in Contemporary, Classical Ballet,

Jazz classes and more. The program is a five-day long commitment in Wong Chuk Hang aimed at ages 5 and older. Lessons start in the week of July 3, price at $2,500. redshoedance.com

Rumple & Friends Get little ones rock and rolling this summer with a themed musical course. From the signature Magic Circus to the Mini Monsters, kids are taken to a whole new world. From June 26 to August 25, Monday through Friday on Jervois Road, Sheung Wan. 3-10 years old. rumpleandfriends.com

Starlit Voice Indulge in a summer of creativity with Starlit Voice offering drama, acting and musical theatre weekly workshops. Various locations across Hong Kong including Sheung Wan, Central, Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau, the summer program encourages kids to get in touch with their artistic side. Open to ages 4-11. Starts at $1,600. starlitvoice.com

All-rounders YWCA

Challenge the mind, brain and body in one of YWCA’s camps for little ones. Opportunities range from shooting hoops to playing junior scientist. With over 400 options to choose from YWCA has one of the most comprehensive lists around. Running throughout July and August for various age groups. Starting at $180 per basketball or soccer session. Based mostly at YWCA in Central. More specialised camps such as fencing and ice skating are located elsewhere including Causeway Bay and Tai Koo. Clle.ywca.org.hk

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Art, Crafts and Baking Active Kids

For three months this summer, Active Kids is running six different themed camps coaching little ones in culinary arts, chess, robotics and more. Inviting kids aged 3-17, the camps run from June to August in Kennedy Town and Mong Kok. Prices on request. activekidshk.com

Art Loop Discover your inner artist with five days of crafts, ceramics or painting. Art Loop in Wong Chuk Hang offers a well-rounded cultural, creative and education experience with side-by-side learning about artistic legends Claude Monet, David Hockney and Andy Warhol. Workshops begin in the last week of June and run Monday to Friday.

One-hour sessions start at 9:30am, 10:30am and 11:30am. Prices start at $1,500 per week.

52388186, www.artloop.hk

Anastassia’s Art House Learn to draw, paint and sculpt from the créme de la créme at Anastassia’s Art House, an awardwinning Russian art academy with locations in Sai Kung, Repulse Bay and Happy Valley.

Qualified specialists are flown in from around the world promoting globalised, multicultural, artistic training. Starting at $280 for a one-hour session.

Runs from July 2 to August 12. arthouse-hk.com

Banana Art Club Make your mark with a brush, pencil, crayon or ink. The creative courses teach the basics of sketching, manga and cartoons, crafts, painting and more. Classes suitable for kids aged 3-17. Courses run from June 29 until September 2 in Causeway Bay, Discovery Bay and Kennedy School. bananaartclub.com

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The Picassos and Monets of tomorrow at Anastassia’s Art House

baking, decorating and celebrating at Complete Deelite in Central. Courses include making unicorn cake pops, safari cupcakes and ice cream drip cakes. These fun and funky courses start at only $650 with all supplies and tools provided. From July 5 until August 9. completedeelite.com

Fairchild Junior Academy Calling all infants, toddlers and preschoolers who like to run, play and sing. Fairchild Junior Academy will run weekly themed camps throughout the summer. Pick from a number of themes including animals, creative construction, simple science and more. Located in Tin Hau, the camp runs from July 3 to August 11. Prices start from $950 for two days per week.

Email camps@fairchild.academy, bit.ly/ FairchildSummerCamp2017

HK Kidz Develop your English, German, Spanish, French or Mandarin this summer while cooking, playing music, performing science experiments and more. Targeting 1.5-12 year olds, the program runs in Sai Kung, Central and Wong Chuk Hang. Begins July 3 until end of August. Various price

packages available, book before June 9 to get the early bird discount. 2877 6160, infokidz@hklanguages.com, hkkidz.com

Hong Kong Art Tutoring Have some messy fun with sculpting, painting, printmaking and drawing in North Point this summer. Suitable for all kids above the age of 9, Hong Kong Art Tutoring is offering week-long courses training students in the basics of art.

From June 12 to August 18, courses are priced at $1,500 per week. hkarttutoring.com

summer lovin’ Lego Education Educating brick by brick, this lego-based camp inspires a creative learning process.

Summer workshops run for three days with two-hour classes each day on Castle Peak Road, Lai Chi Kok. Exploring animal adventures, inventions and robotics, courses are aimed at ages 3-10. Fees start at $1,680.

Book via Cityline to get $100 off. lec.semia.com.hk

Little Picasso Travel through the epochs of art week by week with hands-on art classes inspired by Picasso, Botero, Miro and Hundertwasser. The Paint like Picasso camp prompts children to channel their creative energy into wild brushstrokes, crazy clay pots, collages and printmaking while learning about creative geniuses. From July 3 to August 25 in Wong Chuk Hang. littlepicasso.hk

Maggie & Rose

Fun and Play at Maggie & Rose (there’s an arrow so this isn’t 100 percent necessary)

Take mini palaeontologists back to prehistoric times and budding architects blueprinting in this themed summer camp open to members and non-members. Running from July 3 to August 25 at the club’s Repulse Bay location, themes are rotated weekly to target students

of all interests. Designed for 3-8 year olds.

Starting at $3,500 for one month including four classes and two guest passes. Advance payment needed. hk.maggieandrose.com

thePatsy Summer Cooking Bootcamp Turn summertime into a culinary education with a four-hour cooking camp in Wong Chuk Hang. Teaching kids to plate up an elaborate three-course meal or how to professionally bake and decorate a cake, this programme feeds all. Emphasising kitchen hygiene and health, it is suited for ages 7 up to teens.

Begins June 12, Monday to Friday. Starting at $960. thepatsy.com.hk

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JUNK IT Your guide to junk season. By Millie Dicken and Trisha Harjani

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all aboard!

Michelangelo

Hong Kong Junks

Cruise Hong Kong waters in style aboard the Michelangelo. The classic 80ft yacht holds up to 59 passengers and measures 4,000 sq ft over three decks. The Captain, A On, can take you on seven different scenic routes, including Sai Kung, Clearwater Bay and the islands of the Ninepin group. Finding it hard to choose?

Customize your trip by selecting a few specific islands and your preferred length of stay. Extras such as private chef, on board DJ and Jazz Band are also available upon request.

9037 6799, info@michelangelocruises.com, michelangelocruises.com

All three of the company’s teak junks were built in Aberdeen Harbour. The largest accommodates up to 40 people. Get picked up in Aberdeen or Central and sail around the Southside or head further afield to Clearwater Bay. Fully catered and boat only options available, as well as water sports and DJs. All-inclusive packages start from $600 per person; boat-only packages also available. Extra activities and equipment available on request at additional cost. Call 2840 1588 or visit hongkongjunks.com.hk

Island Junks Island Junks offer two styles of boat: beautiful Chinese teak junks and the recently arrived Ibiza - much faster than regular junks and, as the name suggests, great for parties. The boats are each licensed for 40-50 passengers. All are equipped with fully-fitted galleys (kitchens), showers and toilet facilities, iPod/smartphonecompatible sound systems (with speakers on both decks), as well as sun-canopies and beanbags for lounging around on. Island Junks provide kayaks, large floating platforms and swimming noodles as standard - as well as sun-screen & toiletries. BBQ, speedboats, Thai massage, DJs and stand up paddleboards are available at additional cost. All-inclusive, BoatOnly and Boat-Plus-Drinks packages available.

Prices start at $350 per adult and $200 per child (4 to 12 years) for a full day boat-only charter (a minimum charge applies). For details, visit islandjunks.com.hk, call 2877 5222 or email info@islandjunks.com.hk

Sea Lagoon Hire a junk off peak from $5,500 ($8,500 during peak season). Add on a speedboat for an extra $3,500. Junk boats hold a maximum of 30 people. Cruisers are more expensive ($25,000100,000) but can hold 45-50 people. Free pick up points include Central, Causeway Bay, TST and Aberdeen. There is a surcharge for pick ups in Sai Kung, Discovery Bay, Mui Wo and Gold Coast. Call 2165 4196, sealagoon.com

Michelangelo’s junks are fitted with luxury features.

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Aqua Luna Soak in the views aboard one of Hong Kong’s few remaining red-sail Chinese junk boats. Aqua Luna’s 45-minute evening cruise (starts from $195) takes you across Hong Kong Harbour where guests can watch the Symphony of Lights and enjoy a complimentary drink. Aqua Luna operates cruises around Victoria Harbour throughout the week and afternoon cruises to Stanley at the weekend. The recently launched Aqua Luna II is a bigger and newly decorated traditional junk-style boat and is also running the same routes throughout summer. For parties and corporate events, private charters start at $10,000 per hour and can accommodate up to 80 people, plus a 10 percent service charge - (a minimum charge may apply, rates increase after 5pm). Departures are from the public piers at Victoria Harbour. For details, call 2116 8821 or visit aqualuna.com.hk

start from $790pp and boat-only hire from $450pp. You’ll find “bikini-friendly”, paleo and full vegetarian menus in addition to Lazydays’ famous roast- or burger-centric options. A new option for weekday trips is a decadent afternoon tea selection served with gourmet teas or freeflow bubbly - perfect for friends or out of town guests. 3488 1534, info@lazydays.com.hk lazydays.com.hk

Breakaway Not your average charter, Breakaway is a luxury yacht charter companying that provide catering, drinks and services to customers. Offering various packages like the A Day at Sea which is a full day boat trip (starting at $15,900 for 15 people). The package includes breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks all day as well as inflatable toys and kayak. 6180 5059, booking@ breakawayhk.com, breakawayhk.com

evening dinner cruise starts at $10,200 to $13,200 and can hold up to 4 people. Food and drink packages and watersports add-ons are available. Browse the full range of options and book online at hellohongkong.com.hk, 9704 4108.

Lazy Days

Hello Hong Kong

Hong Kong Yachting

Lazydays’ fleet includes five sleek, modern cruisers and a luxury junk. Toys for hire include giant inflatable slides, inflatable trampolines, giant island loungers and floating platforms.

You can customise your experience by adding on spa and nail treatments, massages or wakeboarding lessons. Or if you’ve got little ones in tow, request an infant paddling pool, bumper mat or ball pen. Fully catered trips

Offers day sailing, romantic dinner cruises and overnight eco adventures. The largest boat Michelangelo - fits up to 55 people. Most boats have a pick-up point in Southside, Repulse Bay, Deep Water Bay, South Bay, Poi Tom Island, Central, Aberdeen, Sai Kung or Hebe Haven. Prices start at $7,700 for a six-hour (day) or four-hour (evening) charter for up to 30 people excluding food and drink. The romantic

Hong Kong Yachting’s junk packages are $680/ person for a traditional junk. Upgrade to one of the flagship boats - Jungle Jane or Tarzan - for $850/person. Jungle Jane and Tarzan turn heads with their size, 22-foot swimming platform, inflatable slide and funky lounge furniture.

Seated dinners can be held on the large deck area. 2526 0151, hongkongyachting.com

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Standard Boat This long-established company has a fleet of wooden junks, luxury motorboats, yachts and even ferries available for hire. A range of catering options can be ordered with rental at an extra cost. Boats start at $5,000 per day for fiberglass or wooden junks with a seating capacity of approximately 25 people. Departs from Central Pier 9, TST or Aberdeen.

2570 1792, www.standardboat.hk

Jaspa’s Junks Known as the party junk, Jaspa’s Junks offers customizable packages on one of their six boats fitted with sound systems and a fully equipped kitchen. Packages include food and unlimited drinks ($750 per person with a minimum booking of 14 people). Pick up available from Pak Sha Wan Pier and Causeway Bay. 2792 6001, jaspasjunk@casteloconcepts.com, casteloconcepts.com

NextWave Charters Experience luxury aboard NextWave Charters fleet of 40 boats including yachts, junks and sailing boats. Enjoy a hassle free day on the water by choosing their catering and drinks packages, leaving all the planning to the team at NextWave Charters. Their boats can hold up to 40 people with prices ranging from $8,500 to $15,800. 2335 0688, charters@nextwaveyachting.com, nextwavecharters.com

Delicious HK The all-inclusive package costs $700 per head for a seven-hour day cruise, including a lunch buffet, snacks and open bar (minimum of 25 people). Get picked up anywhere on Hong Kong Island with access to a public pier, including Aberdeen and Stanley. Additional speed boat service for the day costs $3,600 for three hours of wakeboarding, including a banana boat.

2559 0144, delicious-hk.com

Boat And Boating Co., Ltd. Choose from a selection of yachts. The weekday package for a luxury yacht including two hours of wakeboarding for 25 people costs $12,000.

Sail to either Lamma Island or South Bay. Additional catering available on request. Call 21541320 or visit boatandboating.com

Vikings Charter Offers various fleets of catered or non-catered junks for up to 40 guests. Pick-up points include Causeway Bay, Central, Aberdeen, Deep Water Bay, South Bay, Repulse Bay or TST. Additional speedboats for banana boating, water-skiing and wakeboarding can be requested for two hours at $1,000. Boat rental starts at $5,500 from 10am to 6pm for a non-air conditioned boat, excluding any food or additional equipment included.

Contact on 2814 9899, vikingscharters.com.hk

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M Yachts Rooted in luxury, M Yachts’ concierge team crafts personalised itineraries and organises events that go beyond the yacht, including harbour view parties, island celebrations, hidden island tours, watersports, wedding

packages and more. The starting price for one day is $30,000 and jet skis are also available as a $1,500 add-on. Pick ups from Sai Kung, Aberdeen, Gold coast and Kowloon. Catering and drinks are available at extra cost. M Yachts also offer guests a video package where a professional videographer can be hired to capture all the stunning and unique moments of the cruise journey with a DJI Mavic Pro Drone.

Alternatively, guests can get behind the camera and take their own footage using a GoPro Hero 5. The M Yachts team will then create a short video highlighting the whole experience. Email info@myachts.asia or visit myachts.asia

Koh Thai Junks Koh Thai brings its much loved authentic Thai cuisine out to sea on one of seven boats.

Boats can sail to a number of beaches dotted around Sai Kung, Clearwater Bay and Hong Kong Island. Add on water sport activities like wakeboarding, banana boating and extreme body surfing at extra cost. Prices start at $680 per person with a minimum booking of 20 people - price includes a Thai buffet. 2668 1468, junks@kohthai.com.hk, kohthai.com.hk

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WET AND WILD

Entrance to Wetlands Park

Rory Mackay heads to Mai Po.

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f the idea of exploring the outermost reaches of Hong Kong appeals to you, then I recommend heading into the far northern New Territories, home to a variety of landscapes and environments. In previous articles, I have highlighted many lakes, mountains and sites of cultural relevance. But for world class wildlife sanctuaries, look no further to the wetlands of Mai Po. The northern plains of Hong Kong that host these wetlands are vast, running from Lo Wu in the east, to Deep bay in the west. Sitting immediately to the north, the ever-intensifying skyline of Shenzhen provides an astonishing visual and environmental contrast to what lies on the Hong Kong side of the border. The most extensive areas worth visiting lie within the heart of this zone, with Yuen Long City serving as the main gateway, easily reached via the MTR West Rail.

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Head direct to the ‘Mai Po Nature Reserve’ for the full wetland experience or visit the ‘Hong Kong Wetland Park’ for a shorter, more family friendly taster.

The Mai Po Nature reserve is a protected zone, comprised of mudflats, ponds and mangroves. An extensive habitat for resident and migratory birds, it is a must see for any aspiring ornithologist: the area is home to approximately 72 per cent of the territories birdlife.

But it is not all just flocks and feathers; the Mai Po area provides sightseeing for many other animal species. Furthermore, you don’t have to be big on wildlife to appreciate the calmness and visual beauty of the tranquil backwaters and sounds of long grasses blowing in the breeze.

To reach the nature reserve, disembark at Yuen Long Station on the MTR West Rail and walk

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Wetlands Boardwalk

Mai Po and Shenzhen

Mudskippers

down to the transport interchange. From here, either ride the 76K bus to Mai Po Village and walk 20mins or take a taxi there for around $70.

The only snag with Mai Po is that entry to the area is controlled and you must join a tour or obtain a permit to enter. Unless you’re a serious enthusiast with affiliations to the WWF and other such organizations, my tip is to join a guided tour. Tours here are fun and affordable with a range of offerings, from a three-hour $120 exploration to a six-hour $360 works package.

For further information on tours, visit www.wwf.org.hk The simpler alternative to Mai Po, perhaps more appropriate for casual visits and families

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with younger children, is the Hong Kong Wetland Park. One can easily spend a couple of hours wandering the footbridges and enjoying the many exhibits on show here. Getting to the park is simple compared to reaching Mai Po, as the site is located on the edge of Tin Shui Wai town.

Once at Tin Shui Wai Station on the MTR West Rail, transfer to the MTR Light Rail and catch the 705 tram. Hop off at ‘Wetland Park’ station and follow signs across the road to the Wetland Park.

Entry tops out at $30 for adults and once inside you have full licence to explore. Departing from the grand and informative visitor centre, wander over elevated boardwalks and floating mangrove walkways. Keep an eye out for birds, crabs and

mudskippers along the way.

Overall, this is an adventure location for all.

A safe and pleasant excursion catering to the needs of families, yet engaging enough to keep the most intrepid of wildlife gurus and outdoor adventurers engrossed. These approaching weeks are ideal to spot the last of the migratory birds before they embark on their epic journeys northwards over the summer months.

Rory Mackay runs adventure company Wild Hong Kong.

For details, visit www.wildhongkong.com.

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A to Z

ALLAN ZEMAN The “father” of Lan Kwai Fong talks to Shreena Patel about why he moved to Hong Kong, creating LKF and saving Ocean Park.

If I had to describe myself in three words I’d say creative, sane and off-the-wall.

My biggest strength is being very positive, creative and self-confident. As for my biggest weakness, I’ll have to think about that.

I grew up in Montreal, Canada. As a teenager I started my own business, importing ladies’ sweaters from Hong Kong into Canada and North America.

My first office was in Wing On Plaza in TST and my house was in Chung Hom Kok, not where I live now, but in another place called Hillgrove. My kids went to school in the Southside.

I’ve always loved the Southside because it’s kind of not like being in Hong Kong. You have the beaches, the water - I’ve always loved living close to water. The biggest problem back then

By 19, I had made my first million dollars. That was also the year I first came to Hong Kong, on a buying trip.

Nobody knew what I was doing.

I slowly started to buy property in the area and convert some of the buildings. It was an instant success all the beautiful people in Hong Kong started to come to LKF to hang out.

It became the place to see and be seen. I continued to buy up property there and became one of the largest landlords in the vicinity. I reconverted some buildings, tore down a few, and built new ones like California Tower.

I had to pay a lot of tax in Canada (over 50 per cent) so, while I was in Hong Kong, I asked what the tax rate was - they told me it was 15 percent.

In those years, visiting Hong Kong was like visiting the moon. It was a British colony. The hardest thing for me was to understand the British accent. But I loved the energy here, the can-do spirit. Hong Kong was a place you could have a dream and make it a reality and so I decided to move here.

Even in those years, Hong Kong was a very expensive place. I felt that it was important to own your own property to lock in your overheads, so the first thing I did was buy an office space and a house.

Hong Kong was a very different place 35 years ago. Under British rule, there weren’t many street restaurants - most restaurants were in hotels and were quite formal, you had to wear a jacket and tie. Coming out of the fashion business, we didn’t do that.

I decided the city needed a place where lifestyle could prevail and people could meet, so I went around and found the area where LKF is now.

It was just a little street off of Central, in those days it was called Fringe Central. There were a lot of office buildings and a few restaurants. I saw something very beautiful that had great potential.

By 19, I had made my first million dollars

Everyone thought I was crazy, but from the moment I arrived here I considered this to be home. I set up my own supply chain management company and I’ve been here for 48 years now.

I set up a company called Colby International which exported merchandise to 35 different countries, so I was constantly traveling to set up offices.

was the traffic - there was just a single road, there was no Aberdeen Tunnel at that time.

Along the way, when Disney was coming to Hong Kong, I got a call from the government. Ocean Park was losing money and they didn’t know what to do...some people said close it, some said sell the land. I’d never been there and Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa asked me to visit and see if there was anything I could do. At the time I thought he was crazy, but I went.

Once I controlled my own property I realised that it kept going up in value. So if I had money - it was easy to get mortgages in those years - I would take a chance and buy more.

I always look at things, not for what they are, but for what they could be, and when I visited Ocean Park I saw beauty there. The park was falling apart, the paint was peeling,

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interview but with some TLC I thought we could make it something very special. So, I undertook to put a team together - knowing nothing about theme parks myself - and rebuild the park.

We spent $5.5bn to upgrade Ocean Park. It became a huge success and for 11 years in a row it beat Disney which was unheard of. Five years ago it won the Applause Award, which is like the top theme park award in the world. It was a very great achievement for Hong Kong.

We also decided to add two hotels, now under construction - Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel and The Fullerton Hotel @ Ocean Park.

We worked with the government to extend the MTR to the Southside which has brought more people to Ocean Park and helped to reduce traffic in the Aberdeen Tunnel - the traffic drove me crazy every morning going to work, and I’m sure a lot of other people.

The worst time in Hong Kong for me was during the SARS epidemic.

Since it’s opened it’s been amazing. It’s changed the whole pattern of life on the Southside. Everytime I drive home at night I look at the MTR and I feel really proud that I had something to do with it. When the hotels open, they will also change the whole aspect of Southside life and the way things work.

Another momentous time for me was during the Handover. It was a rainy day and I was invited to the have lunch on the HMS Britannia with Prince Charles in the afternoon. After midnight, I remember being in the Convention Centre and watching Prince Charles and President Jiang Zemin sign the agreement. It was like living in a history book.

SARS was obviously a very scary time.

People didn’t know what it was or where it was coming from. It turned man against man.

People didn’t trust their families, you were afraid to touch the button of a lift. But luckily we recovered quickly and have moved on since then.

I still live in Chung Hom Kok, a little peninsula between Stanley and Repulse Bay. My house is right on the water, I face a magnificent view over Stanley Bay. The house is built onto a cliff - it’s got seven floors and it’s all glass, so it’s quite unique.

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The worst time in Hong Kong for me was during the SARS epidemic.

We have many projects right now. One area of expansion is China. We have a project under construction in Shanghai, as well as Wuxi, Chengdu and Shenzhen. In Hong Kong, since the success of California Tower, we are looking at other buildings where we can do something similar. We’re also looking at two projects in Phuket, Thailand - we have the

Andara brand there. As for digital, we will be launching LKF TV and LKF games - we’re also involved in film.

When you have so many businesses, you face a lot of challenges: things that have to be solved, staff problems, coming up with new products. I’m also very involved with the government. Sometimes Hong Kong’s problems become mine.

I don’t usually listen to advice, but the best piece of advice I have to give is to be a good person, have confidence in yourself, have a dream and try to make it a reality, think out of the box and exercise everyday. I’ve exercised for an hour and 20 minutes every day for the last 36 years.

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A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE Children’s travel writer Isabelle Demenge and family went back to basics in Mongolia.

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family adventure

The eagle festival in Western Mongolia.

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The family enjoying a camel ride.

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ongolia has been on my bucket list since I was a teenager. I had this fantasy of tearing across the country on horseback, which is why I have waited until now when my sons are a bit older (they are aged from nine to 15 years).

None of them can ride, but I figured at the age they’re now at they could work it out. The Mongolians have a special way of teaching you to ride - within a few days you’ve mastered the basics. By the end of our three-week holiday, they were galloping around like natives.

We flew out in October, which is a bit outside the optimum summer travel period of June to September, but that was the only time we could manage after factoring in school holidays and other events last year.

It exceeded all my expectations, it was absolutely spectacular. Yes, it was cold and it did snow while they were there, to the extent that at one point we were snowed in and had to change our itinerary. But while we woke up one morning to frozen rivers and snow, a couple of days later it was beautiful and sunny.

We stayed in ger camps (typical Mongolian homes, or tents) as part of a homestay programme booked through UK-based Mongolian travel specialists (www.panoramicjourneys.com). The company called me initially because they’d seen my Leap & Hop travel books and thought I should do something on Mongolia, which was a neat meeting of minds given I was desperate to visit the country.

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They wanted to show me as much as possible so they really planned in the most spectacular sites. We flew initially to the capital, Ulaanbaatar, and from there to Ulgi in the west, where we spent three-days at the eagle festival.

This was beyond spectacular, I just can’t explain it. Out here it’s a more kazak-dominant culture and the majority religion is muslim. They have their own music, poetry, literature and so on.

We spent two days at the eagle festival and then a day with an eagle hunter in his ger and

There was no messing around with pyjamas at night - the kids woke up fully dressed and ready to go.

three generations of his family. He showed us the eagles, and the boys spent hours playing traditional dice games using sheep bones with the grandchildren. Then they went out on horses to help herd the goats in for the night. It was incredible. I also had all my eagle hunting information for the book vetted by the hunters, which makes it so much more special.

The travel agency is run by a couple who are passionate about Mongolia and who have developed a deep relationship with the people there over the last fifteen years. The homestays

are with people they know and they are very passionate about sustainability and supporting local communities.

The only hotels are in the capital. This isn’t a posh trip, it’s a pretty back-to-basics existence - we’re talking no showers for days at a time, no electricity, buckets of freezing water for washing in - but the kids absolutely loved it. There was no messing around with pyjamas and getting washed at night - they woke up fully dressed and ready to go, which they thought was brilliant.

Culturally it’s very different and so the agency has set up “company gers” in the settlements which means you don’t have to actually sleep in the same tent as the host family,

Archery was a popular activity with the boys.

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Buddhism is a dominant religion.

which for us was better. Of course we spent a lot of time with the family learning about their culture and helping them cook the evening meal and son on, but we had our own place to go to at night with standards that were slightly more comfortable than a standard ger. It was rough but pleasant.

For the kids the whole trip was so free. It’s hard to imagine a country that is this open.

By the end of the trip the boys were galloping around on the horses - totally different from my own horse riding experiences growing up in France - no bridle ways, just the freedom of huge open spaces. Of course the Mongolians don’t wear helmets, but the travel agency again made sure we had the gear that we needed.

We also travelled around with an archery set in the car and again it was so free, if we had some spare time we just pulled it out of the car, the guide set up a target and off we went.

One day we tracked a wolf on horseback and because it had snowed we were able to follow its footprints.

The agency tailored the trip very specifically to suit our needs, particularly in terms of diet.

The Mongolian diet is pretty basic - they’re a nomadic people so it’s heavily meat and dairy-based. Curd, mutton and goat dominate and there’s not a lot in the way of vegetables.

There is some beef, but the meat is butchered daily according to their needs and a cow is so big they don’t often have the demand for that amount of meat. And of course there’s no system for refrigerating or storing meat. I brought some vitamin powders although I didn’t use them. There were some potatoes, a few carrots. But really the travel agency provided the extra foodstuffs that we needed to make the trip more comfortable for us - cans of fruits and vegetables, fresh apples, chocolate, cookies. They had asked us a lot of questions

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Holding an eagle at the Eagle Festival

The family stayed in traditional gers.

in advance. Unbelievably, they have even managed to cater for the kosher diet of a Jewish family in the past, even down to separate cutlery and bowls to accommodate meat and dairy requirements. They can also cater for vegetarians.

We were also provided with a guide and an experienced driver. It would be impossible to navigate the country otherwise. There is a handful of main roads criss-crossing the terrain, but to reach the villages you obviously need to leave these arteries and make your way cross country - it’s not off-roading, there are just no roads! For hours you just drive, crossing really quite deep rivers, breaking the ice as you go, and somehow the guides manage to navigate their way.

Our driver was a Mongolian who had studied at Cambridge, so his English was first

Helping prepare a meal.

class. And he was also an anthropology PHD student - he has been a massive help with the book, I’m in contact with him almost every other day at the moment. He went through my text and drawings with a fine tooth-comb, offering advice and corrections. He made me re-write the whole history section because he said it was too Chinese-biased, of course it’s all very sensitive.

I would highly recommend Mongolia, it’s unlike anything you will have experienced before.

We were in great hands and felt totally safe the whole time. I can’t wait for my next trip there. And the book is out later this month, so I’m hoping kids all over Hong Kong will be able to get the most out of this amazing place.

Demenge’s Leap & Hop guide to Mongolia is available to buy for $170 from www.leapandhop.com

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Dr. Pauline Pets Central veterinarian Dr. Pauline Taylor answers your questions.

Q: “How do I get my dog to stop whining when he begs for food at the table?”

A: Ignore your dog when he whines at you. Do not speak to him and never give him food as that will only make the whining worse. Either (1) don’t allow your dog near the table when you are eating, shut him in another area of your house, or (2) train him not to beg/whine. Training involves rewarding good behaviour. Check out You Tube for step-by-step instructions on how to tackle this problem.

Q: “My cat has a smelly, light brown discharge from her ears. What could this be?”

A: This should be checked out by your vet. It indicates irritation in the external ear canals. Cats normally produce ear wax similar to our own. If the wax is discoloured it means something is wrong. The colour change is due to biological debris or broken down blood cells in the normal wax, the result of trauma caused by your cat scratching the ears, head shaking or both. Common causes of light brown discharge include parasites, bacterial and/or yeast ear infections, other irritants or a foreign body, but that would be rare in both ears at the same time.

Q: “My dog keeps sniffing the rear ends of other dogs when we go to the park. Why?” A: It is perfectly normal. Dogs have an extremely sensitive sense of smell. Each dog also has its own unique odour, linked to things like internal and environmental influences, diet, genetic makeup and microflora.

Dogs can detect odours at 1/100 of the concentration required for humans to detect the same smell. Sniffing another dog’s rear is an indication that the “sniffer dog” is reading a message/odour produced by the other dog. The information gained from that sniff is a combination of the dog’s physical, physiological and behavioural characteristics (individual identity, age, wellbeing and social status).

Got a question for Dr. Pauline?

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Horoscopes

hong kong horoscopes

AQUARIUS Jan 21–Feb 19

PISCES Feb 20–Mar 20

ARIES Mar 21–Apr 20

TAURUS Apr 21–May 21

This month is looking like a good one for you, Aquarius. I predict that you’ll never get caught at taxi changeover time, you’ll always get a seat on the MTR, and your bus won’t get stuck in traffic. OK, maybe these are impossibilities. But I maintain that your transport woes will be lesser this month, which means that your stress levels will be similarly lowered.

Romer’s Tree Frog is a tiny, unremarkable brown frog with one special characteristic: it’s endemic to Hong Kong. In other words, this endangered and protected species is native to the territory and isn’t found anywhere else in the world. What’s endemic to you, Pisces? What do you have that no one else on the planet has? That’s also something worth protecting, wouldn’t you agree?

Drinks are expensive these days, everybody knows that.

A beer at a bar will cost you upwards of $60. A cocktail? $120, if you’re lucky. So when’s the last time you had a night out… at Club 7-Eleven?

After all, it’s a Hong Kong institution. Grab a few brews, pay by Octopus, and hang out on the street watching the world go past. You’ll thank yourself, Aries – and so will your bank balance.

A favourite Cantonese phrase of mine is siu seen yuk, “little fresh meat” – it means a young, inexperienced pretty-boy.

You couldn’t ask for a more evocative, more objectifying phrase. But why not objectify the guy for a change, Taurus?

Your mission this month: flip your assumptions and stereotypes – even if it’s just the object of your lust.

LEO Jul 23–Aug 22

VIRGO Aug 23–Sep 23

LIBRA Sep 24–Oct 23

SCORPIO Oct 24–Nov 22

Lantau’s Big Buddha is the world’s largest seated outdoor bronze Buddha.

That’s a lot of adjectives just make a world record, isn’t it? By that logic, I’m the world’s greatest half-Chinese Hong Kongbased English-language soothsaying mystic.

Probably. Leo, sometimes we protest just a little too much. You don’t have to be the world’s best: It’s OK just to be good.

Virgo, do you have any Chinese aunties? If you do, you’ll know that they’re always interested in your health, your career… and your love life. It might seem irritating sometimes, but it always comes from a place of love. I encourage you to embrace their attention. And if you don’t have any Chinese aunties, let me help. Are you eating enough? Are you making enough money? When are you going to settle down?

If you speak to some, Chungking Mansions is a wretched hive of scum and villainy. Speak to others, and it’s a great place to get a curry. Speak to still more, and it’s as close to home as they get in this overwhelming city. Libra, this your a reminder that perspective is key: everyone sees things a little differently. Remember Chungking Mansions the next time you get frustrated.

Do you remember when the purple plastic $10 note was introduced, Scorpio?

Everyone thought that it looked like silly toy money, more like a fairground ticket than legal tender. Now, of course, we use them without thinking twice (although I still have a soft spot for the old green notes). Plastic notes have even been introduced in London. The lesson?

Sometimes, a small change is just small change.

As transmitted to Adam White, writer, editor and occasional soothsayer.

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GEMINI May 22–Jun 21

CANCER Jun 22–Jul 22

Gemini, visualize the ice lemon tea. Simple, but elegant. Sweet, but a little tart. Cool, but not icy. That’s how I want you to see yourself this month. As a perfect combination of contrasts, made all the more unique because you combine them so well. Cast your eyes down that cha chaan teng menu… and then cast yourself as an ice lemon tea.

Junk season is approaching, and with that comes plenty of insecurity.

Here’s one question: Are you bikini-body ready?

Here’s another question: Who cares? When you’re on a junk, everyone’s chugging beers in swimsuits. Your six-pack, or lack thereof, will pass unnoticed. There’s no need to be so selfconscious: Embrace your body, crack a brew, and dive right in.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23–Dec 21

CAPRICORN Dec 22–Jan 20

Andy Lau is one of the “Four Heavenly Kings” – the gods of 90s Cantopop. He doesn’t seem to have aged at all since those days. What’s his secret? Does he bathe in the blood of the innocent?

Is his body 90% botox? Is it just a LOT of moisturiser?

Sagittarius, these questions don’t matter. What matters is keeping your heart and soul young. Then it’s Andy Lau who’ll be asking for YOUR secret.

Sai Ying Pun was one of the first districts of Hong Kong, originally settled by the British army. In recent years it’s become more popular and gentrified, with plenty of trendy restaurants.

Some worry that the neighborhood is losing its identity. Do you find yourself changing to suit others, Capricorn? Try not to be like Sai Ying Pun, no matter how nice it feels to fit in with the hip crowd.

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The latest green issues affecting our city.

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et me explore the fracas surrounding the closure of Murray Road Car Park, to show why we need a ‘Park’n Walk’ strategy.

The government closed Central’s Murray Road Car Park in April and sold the site in May. The tender price hit a record high of $23.28 bn.

It will become a commercial tower with 40,000 square metres of Grade A office space. The sale is part of a policy to increase commercial floor area in core business districts. Next up are Queensway Plaza and the government’s offices in Wan Chai.

Not everyone is happy with the closure of the car park. The loss of the 388 parking spaces is expected to be a disaster for traffic conditions. The many chauffeur driven cars that used the car park are now expected to roam the streets of Central, blocking traffic to wait for their employers.

The Transport Department counters that, save for motorbikes, there is sufficient space in nearby carparks. But there is a snag. The available spaces are in Cheung Kong Centre.

Those familiar with traffic flows in Central will see the foolishness here. The queue of traffic to go down the ramp in front of Bank of China onto Queen’s Road Central regularly causes back ups all the way to Wan Chai.

More vehicles leaving Cheung Kong Centre car park will further immobilize the Ice House and Pedder Street junctions.

This is why we at Designing Hong Kong asked the government to delay the closure and sale of Murray Car Park, and first redevelop City Hall Car Park into a large multi-storey structure, connected via footbridge to the AIA Central building.

Let’s be clear – we’re not asking for more car parking spaces. We urge to reduce the number of parking spaces planned for the redevelopment of Murray Car Park and Hutchison House.

Instead, we recommend rethinking where we locate car parking spaces. If we rebuild City Hall Car Park, we could effectively shift

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Park’n Walk

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the parking spaces from the south to the north of Connaught Road. This would stop vehicles circulating in congested areas and allow direct access from the main roads. From there, we would need footbridges and tunnels to make it easy to walk to the rest of Central.

This is a ‘Park’n Walk’ strategy. It requires joinedup thinking by the Development Bureau, which wants to sell land; the Transport Department, which wants to reduce congestion; the Planning Department, which determines where parking spaces are added; and the LCSD, which wants to expand City Hall by removing the car park. Not only does the LCSD’s plan make it harder to implement the proposed strategy, it flies in the face of decisions by the West Kowloon Cultural District to introduce new venue spaces such as the Medium Theatre II, Multi Performance Venue and Centre for Contemporary Performance.

What we propose is nothing new. Rumsey Street Car Park fulfills exactly this ‘Park’n Walk’ strategy for Sheung Wan. And the Star Ferry Car Park and underpass facilitate ‘Park’n Walk’ for the area near Pedder Street. Let’s recognize what works and expand the coverage in Central, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay and older urban areas in Kowloon and the New Territories before opening our borders to more vehicles.

Paul Zimmerman is the CEO of Designing Hong Kong, a Southern District Councillor and the co-convenor of Save Our Country Parks alliance.

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Stroll the Past

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Millie Dicken visits the fourth sculpture along the Southern District Literary Trail, which pays homage to the Southside’s literary heritage.

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2,000 Chinese students and labourers traveled to he fourth installment of this series France and Belgium to study in the universities and takes us to Aberdeen Chinese Cemetery, the final resting place of Cai work in factories to pay for their school fees. Many future Chinese leaders were trained in this program, Yuanpei (1868-1940). including Zhou Enlai.

Cai was an educator and a revolutionary. He In 1916, Cai returned to China to served as President of Peking University become President of Peking University. An from 1916 to 1926, a period during advocate of combining Chinese and Western which the institution played a key role educational ideas, he pushed through in the development of a new spirit of reforms to empower the faculty, introduce nationalism in China. new disciplines, enroll female students, Cai was born in China. His father allow ordinary people to attend campus was the manager of a local bank, so he lectures and bring in foreign scholars to received a traditional education, focusing Cai Yuanpei give speeches. Under his on knowledge of the leadership, the university classics and the civil was at the centre of the service examinations.

May Fourth Movement and Cai passed the was associated with many highest level of these future leaders of China— examinations in 1890, including Mao Zedong, becoming one of the who was employed as a youngest successful clerk in the library. candidates in the Cai later served as the history of the imperial first president of Academia examination system.

Sinica, China’s highest In 1904, Cai helped institution of academic to establish the (Above): Cai Yuanpei; (Below): The “Stroll the Past” scultpure. study and research. In Restoration Society 1933, Academia Sinica Secretary-General and co(Guangfuhui), whose goal was to the overthrow founder, Yang Quan, was shot and killed. Two years the Qing dynasty. Most of the group became later, Cai resigned all official posts and retired to affiliated with the United League (Tongmenghui), Shanghai. formed in 1905 by revolutionary leader Sun YatCai moved to Hong Kong in 1937 and passed sen. Cai became head of the party’s Shanghai away three years later at the Hong Kong Sanatorium branch. & Hospital, shortly after suffering a fall at his home.

In 1907, Cai went to Germany and enrolled Over 10,000 mourners visited on the day of his at Leipzig University where he took courses public funeral to pay their respects. The Chinese Film in philosophy, aesthetics, anthropology and Association produced a documentary on the funeral. experimental psychology.

Cai Yuanpei believed strongly in the importance When the 2,000-year-old Chinese imperial of introspection. His sculpture uses three sets of antisystem collapsed in 1912, Sun Yat-sen (as Exploring Provisional President of the newly founded clockwise shadows moving with different angles of sunshine to portray this, aiming to inspire passers by Republic of China) appointed Cai minister the to reflect on past times. of education. However, the presidency soon Southside’s passed to Chinese general and autocrat Yuan Shikai, prompting Cai to resign his post in How to get there hidden protest. Cai returned to Europe, where he Aberdeen Praya Road (near the entrance of Aberdeen Chinese Cemetry). gems. organized a work-study program in which over 80 | WWW.SOUTHSIDE.HK SOUTHSIDE.HK

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