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ThE WraP 38 COVER STORY

48 COMMUNITY

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A Look Inside the PRD's Most Extravagant Homes.

ImagInE aLL ThE PEoPLE P48

THREE TO SEE

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QuoTE oF ThE ISSuE

“If we take in all the things we can see in the universe, we will realize that we are just a small little planet, and we need to protect it.” maurizio gavazzi, experimental mixed media artist, shares the ideas behind his upcoming exhibition in guangzhou p37

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maY 14

The Swingle Singers

Parkour with City Spanker

Olivia Newton-John Live

Feast of the Drunken Dragon

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10 CITY 12 From marTIaL arTS To mEdIcInE The Kung Fu Stars of Xiguan Orthopedics.

14 Band oF ThE BLInd The Regular Rockers of Dongshankou.

16 LIFESTYLE 18 gET JuIcEd China's Clean-Eating Industry is Big Business, But is It Healthy?

24 SEcrETS oF SaIgon Traveling in a Land of Hospitality.

26 ARTS 28 WhErE'S ThE arT @? Shenzhen's Quest For Artistic Identity.

32 a BLoSSomIng ExchangE The 11th Festival Croisements Returns this Spring.

58 EAT & DRINK 60 STackEd How the City's Best 'Wiches Measure Up.

66 go grEEn Drinking and Driving.

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Editor's Note

May

South China isn’t exactly associated with posh extravagance or haughty tuhao. One of the things we love about the region, in fact, is its down-to-earth, cool charisma (supermarket in sweats? Go for it). When it comes to splurging on homes, however, the PRD’s wealthiest residents can’t seem to refrain from gobbling up newly developed land along the coast of Shenzhen Bay or beside pristine lakes in Huadu. Towering over the last remaining scenic views in the area, these pricey abodes have turned Mother Earth into a selling point, and an expensive one at that. So what lies inside these mysterious RMB280 million cribs and where are they hiding? This month’s cover story led us into the living rooms of some of the swankiest residences in the region, where we explored the lavish suites and ornate furnishings of China’s 1 percent. Wandering through spotless corridors brimming with one-of-a-kind, custom-made fixtures inspired us to tackle the topic of furniture design in Guangdong – the country’s largest furniture export base – and chat with leading brands in the industry. With their insight, we were also able to compile the top design shops and secondhand markets in the PRD that offer everything from antique goods to retro, recycled pieces. Turn to p38 for the full story. Elsewhere in the magazine, Tristin Zhang recounts a fascinating afternoon spent with a blind band for our monthly Man on the Street feature. Performing in Dongshankou every weekend for the past 10 years, this group of musicians is one of the few devoted to the fading genre of Cantonese folk (p14). In life and style, we’re all set for spring with fashion tips on p20 and a feature on China’s growing obsession with juicing, detoxing and cleansing. The billion-dollar industry is still going strong, but is juicing really as healthy as many assume? Find out on p18. Our arts section is bursting at the seams this month with the annual Festival Croisements back in town to introduce a stellar lineup of French performances and exhibitions, including much-anticipated photography show Father and Son by Grégoire Korganow and performances by Last Train and Nach (p32). Also in the section, artist Bronwen Shelwell provides an in-depth account of the arts scene in Shenzhen and the extent to which it truly reflects the sentiments of local artists (p28). Finally, in our food and drink section, be sure to check out the latest openings around town (p58) and our mouth-watering spread on sandwiches (p60). Enjoy the season! Jocelyn Richards Deputy Editor

WIN WIN WIN

In Guangzhou, a pair of tickets to The World of Mozart by David Stern (p70), a pair of tickets to Mongolian band Haya (p70), a pair of tickets to Leonis Quartet (p70), a pair of tickets to Windsbach Boy Choir (p70), a pair of tickets to Kousuke Atari China Tour (p70), a pair of tickets to Italian A Cappella Mezzotono (p70), a pair of tickets to The Legendary Swordsman by the Guangzhou Acrobatic Troupe (p72) and a pair of tickets to 2 Men by Edward Lam and Horse Dance Theatre (p72). In Shenzhen, a pair of tickets to Feldermelder (p35), a pair of tickets to noise rock band Ovo (p67), a pair of tickets to Japanese punk legend Phew (p67), a pair of tickets to German band Faust (p67), one voucher for a two-person afternoon tea set at Futian ShangriLa, Shenzhen (p73), five RMB100 vouchers for Yes Thai Cuisine (p73) and 10 vouchers for two bottles of sake at Komachi (p73). To enter for one of our WeChat giveaways, simply message our official WeChat (Thats_PRD) with the name of the prize you would like and why you should win. Bonus points for original submissions.

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COMMENT OF THE MONTH

the current chinese person’s life: get born, feed on poisoned milk powder, grow up and get injected with toxic vaccines, start studying at a poisonous school – Weibo user after hundreds of students were poisoned due to toxic soil surrounding a school in Jiangsu

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Quote oF the month Thomas (Chinese name: Afu), a German expat, first caught netizens’ attention with a video depicting married life in China from a foreigner’s perspective. Speaking in immaculate Mandarin with an authentic Shanghai drawl, he filmed himself doing impressions of his inlaws and wife, covering many stereotypes but also minute character traits to near perfection. He further struck a chord with residents of Shanghai and China at large with his followup video, depicting the many odd, zany or downright unsavory characters you meet on the metro, with another batch of uncannily accurate impressions. What will he tackle next?

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“I DON’T WANT TO GET MARRIED JUST FOR THE SAKE OF MARRIAGE. I WON’T LIVE HAPPILY THAT WAY.”

An excerpt from a four-minutelong documentary-style ad by cosmetics brand SK-II that has gone viral in China since its release last month. The commercial raises awareness about the social pressure exerted on unmarried women over the age of 27, known as 'leftover women (shengnu),' and attempts to address the stigma through a touching, heartfelt series of testimonies.

The number of bulldozers that got in a fight earlier this month on the streets of hebei in xingtang county. The match up? Two local construction firms who had some qualms regarding a client’s contract. What started out as a simple driving-bulldozers-into-each-other fight quickly escalated into several vehicles being overturned, and some civilian injuries, before police intervention stopped the bulldozers in their tracks. The heavy metal showdown was caught on video and immediately went viral. We’re not sure what the thought process was leading up to this duel, but it might have gone from “Let’s settle this like men!” to “Let’s settle this like children!”

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The Kung Fu Stars of Xiguan Orthopedics BY JocELYn rIchardS

i Zhujiang strikes a pose, legs flexed in typical kung fu fashion, arms at the ready. A wounded man sits before him, eyes diverted away as if bracing for the first blow. To most onlookers, the scene resembles the final battle in martial arts saga Yip Man – not a doctor about to treat his patient. Propelling his strength forward using focused core and leg muscles, Li proceeds to massage the man’s broken limb, applying an orange ointment with steady pressure. The herbal medicine’s cooling menthol seeps into the skin, easing excess tension. So begins the first phase of Xiguan zhenggu, or Xiguan orthopedics – a medical procedure born over 300 years ago in Guangdong. Now a provincial intangible cultural heritage, the tradition has been passed down for generations, originating with some of the fiercest martial arts stars in the region. Legendary hero Wong Fei-hung of Foshan (or ‘Master Wong’ as he’s known among fans) studied traditional Chinese medicine at Po Chi Lam, a clinic in Guangzhou, in the late 1800s. The sole inspiration behind nearly 20 modern martial arts films and television series in China – including Jackie Chan’s Drunken Master – Wong was one of the first athletes of his kind to study Xiguan orthopedics. “Kung fu artists encountered this

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practice after they became injured,” explains Li, sitting in his part-office, partmuseum in Tanwei, Liwan District. “Most were already familiar with human anatomy after studying martial arts and possessed the necessary strength and agility to treat patients, so it made sense that they could transition into this basic medical practice.” Xiguan orthopedics is guided by

four central ideas: treatments must be ethical, natural, noninvasive and individualized. And as with all traditional Chinese medicine, healing methods should strive to restore balance in the body without relying on synthetic materials or excess support – Western medicine or complex operations, in other words, are out of the question. “There’s no such thing as ‘the best’

much easier. As we watch Li at work, coolly crafting the cast with smooth, rehearsed motions, it’s clear he’s been in the trade a while. “About 40 years,” he tells us, eyes bright. “But I stumbled upon the career by accident.” As a young boy, Li loved to listen to the stories of his best friend’s father, who told of wild escapades across China at a time when most couldn’t afford to travel. Every day, Li would wander over to his companion’s house to relive the adventures of He Zhulin – one of China’s most renowned Xiguan orthopedists and the founder of the Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine. Eventually, Li’s interest in story time turned into a shared passion for martial arts, which He Zhulin instructed him in daily. Before long, he was also learning the ins and outs of human skeletal anatomy and practicing basic orthopedics. “Usually [the art] was passed down from father to son, but I was an exception,” Li grins, clearly proud of his good luck. Today, two of He Zhulin’s sons have set up Xiguan orthopedics clinics abroad in California, where they primarily treat overseas Chinese. As for Li’s only daughter, she opted against continuing her father’s trade, but is studying medicine in Guangzhou, which pleases him greatly. In the past 40 years, Li has instructed no less than 50 students in Xiguan zhenggu and treated thousands of patients across the city, ensuring the tradition – unlike many fading cultural heritages in Guangdong – will continue for decades to come. treatment, only the most suitable,” explains Li, quoting previous masters. “The most suitable is ultimately the best.” Approaches may vary by injury or individual, but one aspect of Xiguan zhenggu remains the same: all practitioners use the bark of Chinese fir trees to create a brace for broken bones. Seeing our bewildered expression upon mention of the tree, Li quickly transitions into an explanation: “The bark of a Chinese fir tree is firm enough to keep the bone in place but is also breathable, which makes it more comfortable than a plaster cast… but the main reason is because it’s easier to cut than wood.” Li smiles and asks if we’d like a demonstration, as if that was ever in question. Using a pair of general scissors, he begins to snip away at a chunk of bark, shaping it into four neat strips. He lines each with white gauze, tying them tightly. After applying medicinal cream to the patient’s arm, Li positions the four strips of bark on the top, bottom, left and right of the broken extremity. More gauze is then wrapped around the exterior to secure the brace and hold each section together. Once set, the waterproof brace is usually worn for six to eight weeks, after which a bone will have healed well enough to support light use. Li jokes that some calculate healing time by age – one day of rest for every year of life. In that case, a 10-yearold could recover in as few as 10 days, and an 80-year-old in 11 weeks. The recovery timeline is similar to Western standards, but one key difference is that a patient is still allowed – and physically able – to use his or her injured arm during the remedial period. Whereas a restrictive plaster cast in the West usually extends to include one’s entire palm, the Xiguan zhenggu method frees one’s hand and fingers, making tasks like typing or writing

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cIT Y | man on the street

Band oF ThE BLInd The Regular Rockers of Dongshankou BY TrISTIn Zhang

raditional Cantonese folk music is a drop in the bucket compared to China’s vast musical repertoire. Yet the genre has entertained locals in the south for generations, especially following its popularization in the late 1920s. Employing a hodgepodge of string instruments like the gaohu (high-pitched erhu), yueqin (a two-stringed instrument resembling a lyre), bamboo flute and sanxian (‘three-stringed instrument’), Cantonese folk used to accompany Yueju, or Cantonese opera, on stage before it earned recognition as its own musical category. Today, the art form finds adoration among older residents in Guangdong. Every weekend, a group of seniors – most of whom are blind – come together in the quaint quarters of Dongshankou to carry on the musical legacy. Strolling down from the metro station towards the stately brick mansions of old Dongshan, one can hear the music trilling lightly on the wind. A plastic bucket is placed on a stool before the band, where passersby offer up occasional alms. “Cantonese folk music will die with our generation,” bemoans Zhu Zhang’e, the spokesperson for the crew. Zhu, who has been visually impaired since age 13, founded the band together with her husband back in 1993. 1 4 | m ay 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w.t h at s m a G s . c o m

“We are good friends who share a common interest,” she explains. “We do this to entertain ourselves and make a little extra money, because we receive little support from the government.” Zhu, who has a son and daughter to care for, is allotted RMB500 per year from public funds. On the day we visit, a younger, enthusiastic musician sits among the band, cooperating surprisingly well with the more senior members. According to Zhu, the boy’s grandmother and aunt, who plays professionally, introduced him to Cantonese songs early on. “His brain was injured by a serious fever years ago,” Zhu continues. “But these melodies remain etched in his mind.” Zhu goes on to tell us most of the members in the band were born blind and learned how to sing and play Cantonese folk music in special education classes. As the sun approaches its zenith, we find a seat nearby, listening to the group take turns singing. A passing woman spots the band and drops a 10-kuai bill into the bucket, smiling shyly when the boy spouts out a loud ‘thank you’ in his native tongue. Zhu says she and her friends used to play in multiple locations, such as Donghu Park and Haizhu Square. But as members passed away, Zhu, a resident of old Dongshan

District (now part of Yuexiu), and her band mates decided to perform close by, making Dongshankou their only stage. Every Saturday morning around 9am, the spirited group assembles to play for three hours, breaking for lunch around noon. After a leisurely meal, they reconvene and jam for another two hours before calling it a day. The afternoon unwinds with each passing song, and we notice a middle-aged couple sitting beside a nearby tree, lost in a vivid conversation on Canton’s greatest musicians. A few paces away, scores of elderly onlookers mull over a thrilling chess game. Though Cantonese folk music may one day fade completely from people’s lives, it continues to bring joy to this special group, drowning out the adversities of life to usher in peace of mind.

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Days per week: 2 Hours per day: 5 > man on the street is a monthly feature where we talk to someone doing an everyday job, in order to get an insight into the lives of normal chinese people.

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LIFE & STYLE style radar

TCM

I Want to Suck Your Blood This month, I’ve chosen a slightly freak-show topic for your reading pleasure: therapeutic bloodletting in Chinese medicine. Warning! If you are squeamish about blood, then maybe you should look away. The use of bleeding as a medical treatment predates acupuncture, making it much older than dirt. Back then medical thought was still heavily influenced by superstition and belief in evil spirits, so bloodletting was likely used to treat disease by expelling evil spirits from the body. Acupuncture, along with herbal medicine, took over as the main medical intervention about 2,200 years ago, and bleeding of patients became less common. Despite its decline in popularity, modern acupuncturists – myself included – still use some bleeding techniques. In modern practice, bloodletting has two therapeutic uses: it clears excess heat from the blood and breaks up blood stagnation. Heat in the blood can cause a wide variety of health problems, but red skin rashes like eczema and fever with sore throat are the main ones I have found bleeding to be effective in treating.

Blood stagnation causes pain in a fixed location that is sharp in nature and often accompanied by palpable lumps or bumps in the tissue. Bleeding can help relieve the pressure and reduce pain. Painful ‘knots’ in muscles fit into this category as do some types of lower back and joint pain and sprain injuries. I don’t bleed all of these cases, but sometimes it is warranted. In treating blood stagnation, I’ve had good results from bleeding sprained ankles and severe lower back pain. The mention of bloodletting often con-

Fitness

The Supplement Boost You’ve probably heard that supplements can be beneficial to working out – I use them myself and recommend them to my clients – but with thousands of options out there, which ones do you choose? It’s important to remember supplementation is not a miracle fix; it is merely an assistant to healthy living. The following three products can be incorporated into your health regimen of regular exercise and a clean, balanced diet. 1. Multivitamins In today’s world, pollution – especially here in China – is worse than ever; our jobs are more stressful and produce (even organic) is of lower quality, as fruits and vegetables are grown in soils that aren’t as rich in nutrients as they once were. A multivitamin can act as a safety net to pick up the slack when our bodies haven’t absorbed enough micro- and macronutrients. 2. Fish Oil Healthy fats are crucial to our bodies 1 6 | m ay 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m

and fish oil provides much-needed omega-3 fatty acids. Essential fats protect vital organs and help to maintain an adequate body temperature. They also help with delivery and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Oily fish are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which enhance the regulation of our food intake, help control hunger and promote a healthy body weight. 3. Protein Powder Since protein can’t be stored in the body like carbohydrates, it is optimal to take in regular amounts throughout the day.

jures up gruesome, horror-film-type imagery. The reality is actually quite clinical. In Chinese medicine there are three methods. The first is to use a lancet to prick the skin and then squeeze to encourage five to 10 drops of blood to come out. The second is to prick the skin as above and then use cupping over the puncture to draw out 10 to 50 milliliters of blood by suction. The final method is to use a syringe to draw blood directly from a vein. I use methods one and two in my clinic. When done properly, bleeding is neither painful nor dangerous. The bleeding process itself is only as uncomfortable as a skin prick, and adding cupping can feel weird but is not painful. The only common side effect from bleeding is bruising, making it quite safe. Bleeding is one of those treatments that I was skeptical of during my training, but that I have found to be useful in my practice. I do, however, reserve it for a few specific conditions that I have seen it work well for. This means that I use bleeding on less than 1 percent of my patients. For those people it often produces an obvious improvement in their condition. > Jon hanlon is a chinese medical practitioner, raised in the us, trained in australia, now healing the sick in Guangzhou. you can contact him for a booking on 185 0202 5594 or jon@guangzhouacupuncture.com

Consuming high-quality protein every time you eat or between meals, however, is challenging. That’s where protein powders come in. Protein helps to ‘fire up’ the metabolism, keeps you satiated, and preserves and repairs lean body mass. Don’t be scared by the false fact that protein makes you gain weight. This is absolutely not true! There is a substantial amount of evidence showing the benefits of whey protein for exercise recovery, weight management and immune function. My go-to is whey protein, but casein, hemp, rice, pea and egg white are all great dietary sources. I recommend keeping these three supplements on hand and making them part of your daily intake. Be careful when buying online; fakes are rampant and can creep into your cupboard if you’re not diligent. Do your research and as always, be very picky about what you put in your body!

> Kara wutzke is a fitness trainer who offers boot camps and individual classes in Guangzhou, as well as running the K2Fit challenge, a 10-week guided fitness competition for those who want to tone up or slim down. she can be contacted by emailing k2fit.gz@gmail.com or through wechat id: KaraK2Fit

Daytripper

Fenghuang Shan Forest Park Shenzhen is a city’s city. With its tall skyscrapers and the never-ending rush, late dinners, working weekends and the pellmell pace at which the city is expanding, many have accused it of being too urban. The young metropolis has also been blamed for lacking its own history or culture and, effectively, no meaningful place to visit when your family flies in for a long weekend. Well, it’s time for a rebuttal. China’s Silicon Valley is proud to present Fenghuang Shan, or Mount Phoenix – a breathtaking scenic spot and the home of timeworn relics. Though notorious for its brief resume as a major urban center, Shenzhen’s natural landscape has, obviously, been around for millennia. Making one’s way up the grand staircases of Fenghuang Shan, an ancient shrine creeps into view. Known as Fengyan Temple, the rustic architectural feat dates back nearly 1,000 years to the early Yuan dynasty.

According to locals residing at the foot of the mountain, visitors still journey to the site to make wishes, as legend has it that hundreds of years ago, Fenghuang Shan was home to a majestic phoenix. At the end of the Song dynasty, a man named Wen Yinglin erected a tower on the mountain after fleeing the fierce wars between Han and Mongol China. Standing hundreds of meters above sea level, Wen was able to observe neighboring villages, which he promised to protect from the throes of battle. One day, Wen had a dream in which a goddess came to him and told him to build a temple on the mountain – a temple worthy of a phoenix. And so he did. The sanctuary was rebuilt in 1983 and is now a sight to behold, with a fair share of rumors and excited whispers amassing at its base. No phoenix sightings have yet been reported, but judging by the number of visitors on the weekends, there are still plenty who believe. At 678 meters, Fenghuang Shan won’t take you too much time to conquer. Unlike most peaks in China, ascending to the summit is less about burning calories and more about relishing picnics at sunset or wandering in forests of ancient legend. Others venture to the mountain to snap photos of the interesting rock formations adorning either side of the path. Lions and lotuses are among

the sculpted stones that fill Instagram accounts after a sunny afternoon stroll. Fenghuang Shan is not as easy to get to as Nanshan Mountain and lacks the overall prestige of Wutong. Yet there’s something almost mystical about the way its wild grasses ripple effortlessly in the wind at daybreak, like the mighty wings of a phoenix fluttering in flight. ZY

How to get there

The mountain is quite far away from the city center – past Shenzhen Bao’an Airport. If you’re heading there by public transportation, take bus 650, 782, M335 or B711. The total journey takes around two hours.

> daytripper is a monthly column that aims to help people get the most out of their prd experience by proposing fun excursions that can be made in a single day to explore the local culture and nature of the region.

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Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clean-Eating Industry Is Big Business, but Is It Healthy? BY marIanna cErInI

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t 9am on a rainy Wednesday in Shanghai, a delivery guy carrying a small bag squeezes past white-collar workers in a crammed elevator of a Xintiandi office building and emerges into the lobby of a local ad agency. In the bag is a cleanse set – six bottles of cold-pressed juices to be sipped as food substitutes for a day. They are for Guo Ling, a 24-year-old ad executive who has been “really getting into cleanses recently.” “I do it with colleagues sometimes, as it’s easier that way,” she says. “But we like different combinations and so order from different places. There are a lot of options to choose from.” She’s right: China’s first- and secondtier cities have seen juice-cleanse companies sprouting up at head-spinning rates over the last few years. And it doesn’t stop at cold-pressed kale and almond milk with chia seeds. In Shanghai alone, a quick online search shows hundreds of ‘wellbeing’ ventures offering anything from healthy meals delivered to your door to juices, infusions, coconut water and sugar-free cookies. “It’s a booming industry, and it has all happened in the span of three years,” says Tian Tian Mayimin, co-founder and CEO of V Cleanse, one of China’s first cleanse companies. “We were among the first to start delivering cold-pressed juices. Now, it’s as competitive as the American market, if not more.” Ostentatiously ascetic good health has been a major fashion trend in the West for quite some time (in 2012, market research firm Euromonitor International dubbed the wellness sector “the next trillion-dollar industry”). But China is following fast – and moving ahead of the pack. According to a survey published by Boston Group Consulting in 2014, the country is currently the world’s most health-conscious market. Spending on health and wellness has grown exponentially over the last decade, and is expected to reach nearly USD70 billion a year by 2020. Juicing, detoxing and cleansing have all entered Chinese society as expressions of healthy living; natural – and quick – remedies for a virtuous life in a

china’s juice industry is as competitive as the american market, if not more

country where food scandals and poor safety standards are still too often the norm. Organic food has undergone a similar assimilation too. In Beijing and Shanghai, a rising number of food ventures – from cafes like Hunter Gatherer in Shanghai to fine dining restaurants like Beijing’s Okra 1949 – have made ‘locally sourced’ the core philosophy of their businesses. Doing so taps into the notion that the best way is the natural way – an ideal shared by 57 percent of Chinese consumers, according to market research company Mintel. But healthy eating (or drinking) has also become a status symbol. It’s a nod to celebrity culture – Angelababy does it – but also a new mode of conspicuous consumption, particularly among its main fans: women born in the 80s and 90s. Shelling out thousands of kuai on nicely packaged, hip-looking cleansing sets says ‘I am sophisticated and care about my image.’ It’s an aspirational lifestyle that is ultimately tied to the pursuit of slimness (though you don’t even have to admit you’re trying to lose weight). “I love the way juicing makes me feel,” says Guo Ling. “I’ve been doing it for the last couple of months – on and off, of course – and it’s just amazing. My skin is better, I feel more energized. I’ve lost a few pounds, which was on my to-do list for 2016. Yes, I do get pangs of hunger around dinner time, but I’ve been told it’s only a matter of time before I get used to it.” Guo decided to jump on the cleansing bandwagon after a period of poor health. “I was sick and tired of being sick and tired,” she laughs, “and I saw this post on WeChat about cold-pressed juices and their restorative effects. So I made an order for a five-day cleanse. Now I am hooked.” For Ivy Tsui, a 27-year-old fitness fanatic who I meet at a local gym, juicing is a matter of convenience. “I am pretty busy and often don’t have time to sit down and eat a salad,” she says. “Juices are the perfect substitute, and stop me from eating crap food. They have all the nutrients you need packed in one single bottle. How good is that?” [Disclaimer: cold-pressed juices do not have all the

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nutrients we need. Our bodies need carbohydrates, protein and fat on top of vitamins to function properly.] At a networking event where everyone else is eating canapes and drinking champagne, I spot another woman sipping a green concoction. She admits that she is on a cleanse to shed some weight. “My mum never hesitates to tell me I look a little chubby, and I got tired of it,” she says. “I have done other diets in the past, but this feels kind of healthier, and I don’t feel as bad about eating some fatty stuff at the weekend after I have been on green juices for the entire week.” Fleetingly, she casts a wishful look at the canapes. “I have been ordering the sets for the last 10 days. I eat a light breakfast then drink them for lunch and dinner... It’s not easy to attend a social event, but I really want to drop a size.” Mayimin says many Chinese people – millennials above all – are taking their health into their own hands. “They want high-quality products to ‘cure’ their ailments and power them through their day, while feeling good about it. Juice cleanses cover all of that.” Love it or loathe it, it looks like the market agrees with her. Since launching in 2013, V Cleanse went from catering to expats to a clientele that’s 90 percent Chinese. The range has also expanded to include warm cleanses – hot infusions and soups specifically designed for Chinese customers’ preference for warm drinks. And in an effort to spread awareness about healthy eating, it started holding lifestyle and food workshops that “are always incredibly popular,” Mayimin says. But better health isn’t the only side of this lifestyle trend. While the modern-

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Being obsessive about healthy eating isn’t actually all that healthy

day concoctions promise greater energy, balanced nutrition, glowing skin, a clearer mind and a detoxified gut (and with names like ‘Fuel,’ ‘Clean,’ ‘Recharge’ and ‘Renovation,’ why wouldn’t you believe them?), not all of these claims can be scientifically linked to juicing – although nutritionists do not deny that fresh juice can help deliver the vegetables and fruits that many of us seem unable to find time to eat. One thing that will almost certainly happen to juicers is that they will lose weight (even if many deny that this is their motivation). And that’s what attracts a lot of women – Chinese or not. With an extremely low number of calories and trumped-up health benefits, cleanses unlock the possibility of a better life through a ‘better’ body – an idea that veers dangerously close to a fixation on thinness that affects so many women. It’s not only busy professionals who are lured by these quick fixes for slenderness. Totox is a company selling detoxifying sets of herbal teas that come in bright pink envelopes and plastic bottles reading ‘Better than Botox’ (the company’s tagline). The company claims that its infusions help people lose weight, burn fat and reduce their appetite, among other benefits. A visit to its website shows images of flat stomachs, girls on treadmills and Photoshop-enhanced bikini bodies. And who are Totox’s target customers? “Sixteen-year-olds and up,” according to co-founder Wu Jueling, who launched last year with Angelababy as an investor. It already has a customer base of 2 million users, mainly in Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou. “Young girls love the concept,” says Wu.

In our image-obsessed era, it is a disturbing strategy. Perhaps more so in a country like China, where memes like the ‘A4 Waist’ (calling for women to pose with A4 pieces of paper to demonstrate how thin they are) and the ’iPhone 6 Knees’ (which sees women cover their knees with their phones to prove how skinny their legs are) have gone viral online. “Eating disorders are on the rise in China,” says psychology counsellor at East China Normal University, Wang Yujing. “So it’s important to address trends focused on the perception of the body with care.” There is no denying that what and how we eat is important. And the rise of healthy-living options like cleansing is proof that middle-class Chinese consumers are increasingly aware of that. But the promise of thinness that comes along with juicing, and the misconception that it can be a permanent replacement for solid food, are worrisome. “The market certainly still has a lot to learn when it comes to clean eating,” says V Cleanse’s Mayimin. “Juicing isn’t a way of dieting, but rather a way to complement and support a wholesome lifestyle. After all, being obsessive about healthy eating isn’t actually all that healthy.”

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Fedoras, Stripes and Capri Pants w o r d s by m a r i a n n a c e r i n i

It’s almost summer, y’all, which means outdoor boozing, weekend picnics, al fresco dining and bike-riding (but mostly boozing, let's be real). When you’re not working or pretending to, that is. Yay! Want to dress up to chill out? We’ve got you sorted. Forget flimsy flip-flops and oh-so-2013 tropical shirts. Here’s how to show real swag with a beer in one hand and a Campari spritz in the other.

05 For hIm 01 Super rmB1650 shop.projectaegis.com

02 asos rmB65.22 www.asos.com 03 Teva originals rmB380.43 www.asos.com

04 h&m rmB99 www.hm.com 05 Zara men rmB199 www.zara.cn 06 h&m rmB149 www.hm.com

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Brixton rmB652.16 www.asos.com

Zara rmB399 www.zara.cn

h&m rmB49 www.hm.com

Topshop rmB221 www.topshop.com

Zara rmB239 www.zara.cn

Pull&Bear rmB199 www.pullandbear.com

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Secrets of Saigon

Traveling in a Land of Hospitality By Zach Cook

t’s hard to believe that just 40 years ago the most comprehensive bombing campaign in world history concluded in what is now an idyllic and all-around charming country. After failing in its attempt to prevent the spread of communism in Vietnam, the United States withdrew from Saigon (since renamed Ho Chi Minh City), but not before devastating the region. Yet miraculously, after the US withdrawal, Vietnam did not become a communist dystopia, nor did any “dominos fall,” spreading communism throughout Asia, as so many Cold Warriors of the day had predicted. On the contrary, today the country is one of the finest places to visit. Ho Chi Minh itself is an excellent city to frequent or even live in for those seeking a well-rounded environment that has both opportunities and an excellent quality of life. There are numerous sites and affordable accommodations for travelers, while expats can pursue exciting prospects in the financial capital of a country growing in both economic and geopolitical significance in the Asia Pacific. That’s not to mention the delectable yet cheap food or the warm yet vivacious people, which of course everyone can appreciate.

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This is perhaps what’s most impressive about the city – it is chock-full of characters. The people I encountered had very unique and animated personalities and opinions. They weren’t at all predictable

A combination of cucumber, daikon, carrot pickles, spicy chilies and cilantro sprigs gives it the perfect texture – another hallmark of Vietnamese cuisine. To top it all off, as a leading coffee exporter, Vietnam is home to some of the finest java. The specialty is a rich iced coffee with condensed milk, the taste of which can ignite pleasure sensors throughout the body – it’s that good. If the local food and delectable brews impress, however, it’s the gracious, jovial people who serve them that make the trip extraordinary. Be it a meal or massage, a tremendous amount of care and technique goes into the meticulous craft of attending to others. Exemplary service aside, there is simply an ineffable warmth about the Vietnamese people that makes visits so very pleasant.

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Food Vietnamese cuisine is famously fresh. As in Thailand, even the cheapest food stalls can provide taste explosions using fastidious combinations of spices, all while maintaining a healthy freshness free of excess oil and MSG. Though many dishes contain seafood (most notably fish sauce), vegetarians can easily manage by simply saying chay to the server, which means vegetarian. Vietnam may be known for light bites like spring rolls, but there is arguably no better place in Southeast Asia for meat either. Walking the streets of Ho Chi Minh, one can find big juicy pork chops grilled on the side of the road with a host of rice and vegetables for only USD3. This is perhaps the best deal one can find anywhere… period. What makes Vietnamese truly special is its fusion with French. The incorporation of the baguette into the local diet, for example, is one of the more positive vestiges of European colonialism. Any Westerner looking for a taste of home while still getting an Asian experience should go for the banh mi dac biet, a mouth-watering sandwich that appears French on the outside but is all Vietnamese on the inside. The roll cradles myriad meats, like grilled pork, roast chicken and sausage.

It’s remarkable that locals are so genial, especially toward Americans, considering the recent past. Even beyond Ho Chi Minh, in places far up in the hills like Da Lat (where considerable fighting took place), people are no less affable. To appreciate the extent of this magnanimity in context, plan an afternoon to tour the War Remnants Museum. While many will have heard various statistics regarding the conflict or seen the occasional macabre photo before visiting, it can still be difficult to fathom the gravity of it all once inside. The bombardment of images of napalm victims and stories of massacres is enough to make the spine tingle; but perhaps most chilling is the Agent Orange room. There, a painted chamber is dedicated to the many victims of physical deformities due to exposure to the chemical poison that was sprayed over 10 percent of South Vietnam. Apart from the glaring reminders of war crimes, there is also plenty of military hardware on display for the weapons enthusiast. But the real history aficionados should visit the Cu Chi tunnels. This crowning achievement in guerrilla warfare helped an army of peasants fend off the most powerful military

machine in the world. The Viet Cong used the enormous labyrinth for combat, supply and communication lines, food and weapons caches, and even living quarters. Visitors are allowed to meander through a tunnel that has been refurbished to accommodate heftier Western bodies, but even this enlarged version is taxing on the legs and will leave you sore. There are also displays of innovative traps, which, unlike the tunnel, are probably not worth a test. Thankfully, those darker times lie in the past. During my stay in Vietnam, I only encountered one instance of anti-Americanism, and not because of ingrained resentment. A lugubrious cab driver expressed to me his contempt for those hailing from the US, so I apologized and asked if it was because of the war. “No. It’s because a rich 60-year-old American stole my girlfriend, just like they always do!” he exclaimed. Ho Chi Minh is chock-full of characters like my cabbie. The people have very unique and animated personalities and opinions; they aren’t at all predictable, which is refreshing. For this same reason, the city is terrific for nightlife. It’s almost always happy hour on Bui Vien Street, and you can find everything you need there. Yet perhaps the most enjoyable excursion is a simple walk around the city, beyond the bustling tourist area surrounding Bui Vien. Crossing the street with a constant fleet of scooters coming at you can be unnerving at first, but just keep moving slowly and they’ll go around – just as they swarm around a bus, like a school of fish around a whale, when it comes barreling down a road using only the horn, not brakes. Regardless of where your wanderlust takes you in Vietnam, you’re sure to come across ubiquitous French colonial architecture, exotic trees, delicious food and hospitable people all along the way.

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cominG to a theater near you

captain america: civil War

what’s new Often referred to as Shanghai’s son of techno, MHP finally releases his first album available in China. Folding Traces is full of futuristic flourishes, mixing warm noirish characteristics and surprising acoustic moments, including a guest performance from former Gorillaz collaborator and guzheng master Wang Meng. A summer national tour is being planned and the disc is available at site.douban.com/dforcerecords. On their seventh disc, Los Angeles transplants Alpine Decline have crafted a love/hate letter to their adopted Beijing home. Life’s a Gasp replaces the group’s previous obsession with disintegrating tape delay with modular synthesis experiments. P.K. 14 frontman Yang Haisong joins the duo as bassist, with an upcoming national tour planned. Available on May 1 at downloads.maybemars.org.

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There’s trouble in the Marvelverse when a government act regulating superhuman activity splits the Avengers into two camps. Leading the force of opposition is Captain America (Chris Evans), while Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) spearheads the faction in support. As superheroes like Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), War Machine (Don Cheadle), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), Ant Man (Paul Rudd) and others choose sides, the mysterious Baron Zemo (Daniel Bruhl) rises to threaten the world. With so much star power (Oscar winners Morgan Freeman and Gwyneth Paltrow will also appear) and so many possibilities for fights between the good guys, Captain America promises to be a cinematic spectacle.

From its visual look to its subject matter, Mr. Robot is unlike any other show today. Arguably the best American TV show of 2015, it follows Rami Malek as a troubled hacker out to take down a giant corporation. Originally conceived as a movie, the Sam Esmail creation has won wide praise for its unpredictable twists. Streamable at tv.youku.com. hao Bu hao

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Chen Wenxuan is the latest Chinese author to capture an international prize. The popular children’s literature writer won the coveted Hans Christian Andersen Award for his acclaimed book, Bronze and Sunflower. Set during the Cultural Revolution, it tells the story of a shy village boy and a city girl who live through harsh times by relying on each other.

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When a shadowy international conspiracy threatens the world, the CIA drastically turns to a convict on death row to help save the day. Kevin Costner stars as the ex-con who is implanted with the memories of a dead CIA agent who was on the case. In just three days, Costner must unravel the plot while showing off his newly acquired super spy skills. And with bad guys lurking around every corner, he must accomplish the mission without being lured into their trap. The star-studded cast also includes Tommy Lee Jones, Gary Oldman and Ryan Reynolds. 2 6 | m ay 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w.t h at s m a G s . c o m

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Despite scoring a coveted same-day international release, Batman v Superman: The Dawn of Justice was unable to revive its flagging fortunes in China. While the film debuted strongly, earning USD55.6 million on its opening weekend, it has struggled to top the USD100 million mark. The blockbuster is also outstripped by the mainland haul of Zootopia (USD233.37) and Avengers: Age of Ultron (USD240.1 million).

three to see

extraordinary love and romance by shen Zhoulai art exhibition > daily mar 25-Jun 13, 11am-10pm; free entry. inout, B109-110, sea world, nanshan district, shenzhen 深圳市南山区海上世界广场 B109-110里外 (07558221 1288)

Boundless material Face of God – the rare masks of central africa > tue-sun until Jul 24, 9am-5pm; rmB15. 3/F, Guangdong museum, 2 Zhujiang dong lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, tianhe district, Guangzhou 广州市天河区珠江新城珠江东路2号广东省博物馆3楼 (020-3804 6886)

> tue-sun until may 16, 10am10pm; free entry. Kui yuan Gallery, 9 Xuguyuan lu, yuexiu district, Guangzhou 广州市越秀区恤孤院路9 号逵园艺术馆 (020-8765 9746)

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Shenzhen’s Quest for Artistic Identity BY BronWEn ShELWELL

n 2008 Shenzhen was named a world City of Design by UNESCO. It has since gone on to promote itself as the epicenter of maker culture within China. Though previously known as a migrant city focused on factories and finance, Shenzhen’s local government is working hard to change that perspective by promoting collaborative exchanges with international arts centers in the region. But is it working? Since Deng Xiaoping christened the city as the first special economic zone in 1980, it has grown and expanded into a first class modern mega-city. And as one of a new breed of adolescent cities in China, it is reinventing and rebuilding itself at an incredible rate.

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The young nature of Shenzhen poses an interesting conundrum: on the one hand, the city is new and open to creating a voice for itself, but on the other hand it can only do so within designated artistic areas, lofts and ‘hubs’ as allocated by the urban planning committee. In the scramble to quickly fill this cultural void, most of the art exhibitions in Shenzhen are international and well respected, but have no connection to the people or city itself. The main arts district in Shenzhen is centered on the OCAT Arts Terminal – a collection of renovated factories nestled between the He Xiangning Art Museum and the OCT Art and Design Gallery. Here was applied the tried and tested contemporary model of transforming abandoned factories into chic urban centers, peppered with brand name boutiques and coffee shops. The spaces for art exhibitions are vast and impressive, but only host internationally acclaimed headliner artists. A few designer stores organize a market for local artists on the first Saturday of each month, but that’s the extent of support to cultivate the local art scene in Shenzhen. “If artists need space for an exhibition, they have to contact the owners

[of OCT] themselves,” explains Monka Jiang, who displays her artwork regularly at the market and cafes. “As far as I know, though, most of them don’t have a chance.” Part of the problem stems from the OCT property magnates, who prefer to bring in high-end art exhibitions to add necessary value to the surrounding apartments. Official OCT Art exhibitions, therefore, although varied and well executed, tend to lack any relation to Shenzhen or its artists. He Xiangning Art Museum, for its part, does host an annual Cross-Straits exhibition between Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macao and the mainland. And while these shows are reserved for renowned, established artists, they do create an important dialogue between cities, providing insight into the changes artists are seeing in different regions. Similar trends permeate the artistic oases that have sprung up around the Shekou area, owned by the China Merchants property group, which plans to open one of the largest art spaces in Shenzhen – the Shekou Design Museum. Dutch director Ole Bouman will head the project, which is still under construction, in collaboration with London’s Victoria and Albert Museum. Their hope is to archive and document Shenzhen’s artistic evolution and design history, paying homage to the identity of the city itself. When it comes to fostering a local art scene, however, bigger may not always be better. Some of

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the smaller privately owned and run art project spaces in Shenzhen succeed by engaging with the public, documenting their experiences in this ever-changing city. According to Kenna Xu, director of e Museum of Contemporary Art, Shenzhen does not have the same artistic depth and talent as other large cities in China, such as Beijing and Shanghai. “Traveling between the major Chinese cities and internationally, I felt that Shenzhen lacked privately owned, not-for-profit art spaces and truly engaging art events and workshops,” she says. “I met a few like-minded individuals and we decided to start this museum to display collections, support contemporary artists, and educate those that are interested in learning more about contemporary art in China, and internationally.” The museum opened last year and is working on starting up a young collectors group in Shenzhen to build up a culture of appreciating, understanding and supporting the arts. On the other end of this spectrum is Handshake 302, one of the more interesting art projects in the city, based out of a small apartment in Baishizhou. Although the space is snug, it has hosted numerous residencies and is fully privately funded. The organization reaches out to the local Shenzhen community and public schools with the focus on documenting the lifestyle and experiences of residents in urban villages, and how this effects social and community development. Handshake 302 – founded and run by a core group of collaborators, including American Mary Ann O'Donnell of Shenzhennoted.com, who has been documenting urban change in Shenzhen for over 10 years – has played a pivotal role in finding ways for artists and youth to express the realities of living in such a rapidly expanding city. “Successful art takes an entire community to create; one or two people is not enough.” says O’Donnell. “What’s more, [art] circles and audiences have to be different from each other. Young people need to see a diversity of genres and styles and failures and successes.” In an attempt to make art more accessible to the greater public, some organizations in Shenzhen walk the line between government -funded, property-owned and public art. The Shenzhen Public Art Center, for example, is involved with the Hong Kong/ Shenzhen architectural biennale in Shekou 3 0 | m ay 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m

and is seeking ways to spread new art and design ideas throughout the metro system. They have also created an annual public sculpture exhibition in Futian, where attendees are encouraged to interact with the sculptures, vote on which pieces they would like to see displayed permanently, and document how art can interact with and improve the lives of residents. The New Who Art Village is also privately owned and is a massive project aimed at renovating a small Hakka village on the outskirts of Shenzhen into an artist’s neighborhood, complete with a small gallery at the entrance to the village, which hosts around six to eight exhibitions a year. Artist and curator Ting Wang says it’s undeniable that well-known artists will bring more attention and influence to the city. However, good art ecology should allow coexistence. “Luckily for us, we can make the space we need for ourselves,” says Wang. The art village is located past the end

of the Longhua Metro Line and is difficult to access – a problem she acknowledges – but adds there is no space allocated for artists in the city itself, so they have to develop on the fringes of Shenzhen. One of the reasons Shenzhen may still be struggling to find its own artistic identity is that many residents come from other regions and still don’t regard the city as home. But as more people consider Shenzhen as a place to settle down, new permanent residents are creating a fresh city culture. The art scene is not far behind, but there is still a need for artist-run, nonprofit art platforms and spaces for local, emerging artists to explore these new concepts and challenges. “Not even 10 years ago, the metro was highly undeveloped; people were isolated to specific areas and most had no interest in art in Shenzhen,” says local art journalist Cao Zhen. “But I have seen an upsurge in events, lectures and seminars, with more access to the public than ever before.” As a ‘curated city,’ there is not a lot of freedom in starting up art platforms outside of the demarcated ‘art areas,’ but with the influence of projects such as Handshake 302 and big plans from major international stakeholders, hopefully we will see more of such startups in the future.

OCT Contemporary Art Terminal (OCAT)

Renovated factory building showcasing local and international exhibitions.

> Bldg. F2, enping rd, overseas chinese town, nanshan district, shenzhen 深圳市南山区华侨城恩平街F2栋oct当代艺术中心 (0755-2691 5007)

Shenzhen Art Museum

Traditional exhibitions of Chinese art and artifacts.

> 32 aiguo lu, donghu yi Jie, luohu district, shenzhen 深圳市罗湖区东湖一街爱国路32号 (0755-2542 6069)

OCT Art Gallery Contemporary Chinese and international art exhibitions.

> 9009 shennan dadao, overseas chinese town, nanshan district, shenzhen 深圳市南山区华侨城深南大道9009号 (0755-3399 3111/3399 3222, oct-and.com)

He Xiangning Art Museum

Collaborates with Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macao on artistic exchanges. > overseas chinese town, nanshan district, shenzhen 深圳市南山区华侨城 (0755-2660 4540/2691 8118, hxnart.com)

Handshake 302 An efficiency apartment and art space dedicated to exploring Baishizhou through residencies, exhibitions and public discussions. > rm 302, Bldg 49, shangbaishi, Baishizhou, nanshan district, shenzhen 深圳市南山区白石洲上百石村49栋302房

e Museum of Contemporary Art A non-profit art museum showcasing contemporary works of art. > art First Floor, creative Free trade Zone Building, Binlang dao, Futian district, shenzhen 深圳市福田区槟榔道创意保税园一层 e当代美术馆 (0755-8277 7907)

Shenzhen Community Art Center Collaborated with the architecture biennale and hosts the annual sculpture park exhibitions. > 95 yan'an lu, Futian district, shenzhen 深圳市福田区延安路95号

F518 Idea Land Renovated factory spaces redeveloped for design and technology centers. > F518 idea land, Baoyuan lu, Bao’an district, shenzhen 深圳市宝安区宝源路 (0755-2951 8518)

Shenzhen Museum Close to the Science Museum and Lichi Park; documents the development of Shenzhen and other Chinese classics. > 6 tongxin lu, Futian district, shenzhen 深圳市福田区同心路6号(0755-8201 3036, www.shenzhenmuseum. com.cn)

Guan Shanyue Art Gallery Documents and exhibits traditional Chinese art and artifacts, with occasional contemporary group exhibitions. > 6026 hongli lu, Futian district, shenzhen 深圳市福田区红荔路6026号 (8306 3086)

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Since its inception, the Festival Croisements has been the heart of French presence in China – a spectacular fete of creativity and cultural exchange. Now celebrating its 11th year on the mainland, the two-month series returns this spring with an emphasis on Franco-Chinese artistic collaborations in the visual arts, film, music, dance and literature. Below, we’ve selected the highlights of this year’s festival that will tour within the PRD.

A Blossoming Exchange

The 11th Festival Croisements Returns this Spring BY Jocelyn Richards

Thierry Maillard Concert

Rémi Panossian Concert

A real maestro of jazz, Maillard studied piano and accordion at the Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris before moving to New York City at age 17 to compose his own works. This May, Maillard returns for a reunion tour with long-time partner Dominique Di Piazza on the bass and Yoann Schmidt of Blues & Beyond Quartet on the drums.

At the early age of 10, Panossian attended his first Michel Petrucciani concert and became hooked on jazz, later dedicating his entire career to the musical genre. Now with four records under his belt, this young pianist has paired his passion with experience, giving way to a distinct composure on stage that radiates energy and confidence.

> wed may 4, 8.30pm; rmB80. y:union, 8/F, happy valley mall, 36 machang lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, tianhe district, Guangzhou 广州市天河区珠江新城马场路36号太阳新天地购物中心8F818乐府 livehouse (020-3659 7623); thu may 5, 8.30pm; rmB80. B10 live, Bldg. c2, north district, oct loft, nanshan district, shenzhen 深圳市南山区华侨城创意文化园北区c2栋B10现场 (0755-8633 7602)

Music Day 2016 Festival Coinciding with Fete de la Musique, this one-day music festival in Shunde will feature a number of artists, including up-andcoming band Last Train and Nach (French singer Anna Chedid). Admired for her chanson, or lyric-driven compositions, Nach charms with a smooth, sensual style and vibrant character. > sat-sun June 18-19, 3.30-10.30pm; free entry. shunfengshan park, shunde district, Foshan 佛山市顺德区顺峰山公园 (www.faguowenhua.com)

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> Fri may 20, 8pm. shenzhen Grand theatre, 5018, shennan dong lu, luohu district, shenzhen 深圳市罗湖区深南东路5018号深圳大剧院 (0755-2590 6000)

The Girl, the Devil and the Windmill Musical In this thrilling production, Olivier Ply finds inspiration from the folk tales of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. The musical tells the story of a father who accidently sacrifices his daughter when making a deal with the devil, and explores questions of death, love, memory and the fragility of family bonds. > Fri-sat may 20-21, 8pm/3pm; rmB80-280. experimental theatre, Guangzhou opera house, 1 Zhujiang Xi lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, tianhe district, Guangzhou 广州市天河区珠江新城珠江西路1号广州大剧院实验剧场 (020-3839 2888)

Father and Son Exhibition As one of the most anticipated events in the festival, Father and Son is a photography exhibition by Grégoire Korganow that captures close, skin-to-skin contact of fathers and sons around the world, questioning the bond that links them. Gazing at the photos, viewers may rediscover the true meaning of the relationship. > all week may 8-31, 10am-6pm; free entry. Zinitang loft, 7 Zini Xi’an lu, shawanzhen, panyu district, Guangzhou 广州市番禺区沙湾镇紫坭西安路7号紫泥堂创意园艺术空间 (159 1580 1147, www.faguowenhua.com)

Benoît Peeters Reading

Wifredo Lam Exhibition

In addition to a firm and thin stroke, drawing comic books requires inspiration and reflection. This year’s festival invites revered comic writer, novelist and critic Benoît Peeters to visit the Library Borges in Guangzhou, where he will share his works and engage with the audience.

A Cuban painter that fused Western modernism with African and Caribbean symbols, Lam was a frequent face within the avant-garde movements of his time. Over a hundred etched works will be presented in this unique exhibition, which typifies Lam’s sensitive, free and fluid artistic style.

> wed June 15, 7.30pm; free entry. Guangzhou la librairie Borges, 3/F, 7 changxing Jie, Beijing lu, yuexiu district, Guangzhou 广州市越秀区北京路长兴街7号博尔赫斯书店 (020-8910 0086)

> tue-sun June 28-aug 7, 9am-5pm; free entry. Guangdong museum of art, 38 yanyu lu, ersha island, yuexiu district, Guangzhou 广州市越秀区二沙岛烟雨路38号广东美术馆 (0208735 1468)

13th Panorama of French Cinema Film Series Co-organized by UniFrance and the French Embassy in China, the 13th Panorama film series will feature the best of contemporary French cinema, including Deniz Gamze Ergüven’s masterpiece Mustang, which won four César awards this year.

> June. shenzhen Broadway cinema, 2/F, coco park, Fuhua san lu, Futian district, shenzhen 深圳市福田区福华三路coco park购物公园二楼百老汇影城 (0755-8881 1333)

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The Swingle Singers Adding to a Grammy-Filled Legacy BY Andrew Chin

egacy is a gift and a curse. With a Grammy-filled career that’s stretched five decades, the Swingle Singers have a massive one. However, during a memorial concert last year to commemorate the group’s founder Ward Swingle, Edward Randell received the seal of approval from past group members. “There were around 40 Swingle Singers past and present that sang together,” he recalls. “During the event, I had the feeling that the past singers are just really touched that the group is still going and making great music.” Formed in 1962 by Swingle and other session singers that performed background vocals on recordings for Edith Piaf, the group found accidental success with their debut Jazz Sébastien Bach. Recorded as a present for family and friends, the album collected two Grammys in 1963 and paved the road for an awardwinning career that has endured despite numerous lineup changes. While Bach remains a crowd-pleasing part of the Swingle Singers’ live repertoire, Randell says the biggest tribute the current iteration of the group can give to the Swingles’ iconic past is to continue evolving in the future. “What the original Swingle Singers did

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What the original Swingle Singers did was fresh, innovative and like nothing people had heard before. That creative spirit is the most important thing for us to preserve was fresh, innovative and like nothing people had heard before,” he says. “That creative spirit is the most important thing for us to preserve. As much as we love singing the group’s early repertoire we’re always trying to move things forward and surprise audiences too.” Randell notes their rendition of Piazzolla’s ‘Libertango’ and Mumford & Sons’ ‘After the Storm’ have been current live staples, but adds “the biggest thing is writing new music.”

“We’re particularly focused on original songs, which bring a different energy to the show as they give us a very personal relationship to what we’re singing.” Last year marked a new chapter for the group with the release of two albums: Yule Songs Vol. II and the ambitious Deep End. “We’re really happy with how fans have responded to both albums,” Randell beams. “Deep End in particular took a long time to make and doesn’t sound like anything else we’ve done, so it’s great to see people connecting with it." He gleefully says the group has “lots of potential projects in the pipeline,” excitedly discussing an idea of folk music from around the world “which gives us the chance to bring together an incredible wealth of musical styles and traditions.” While the group previously performed in Beijing in 2001, this will be the debut mainland performance for its current lineup. Randell promises a diverse show of past and present classics, noting, “we just go where our own interests and tastes lead. Ultimately, it is honesty and authenticity that audiences respond to.”

> Fri may 13, 8pm, rmB280-680. Xinghai concert hall, 33 Qingbo lu, yuexiu district, Guangzhou 广州市越秀区晴波路33号, 星海音乐厅 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

We Came to Rock

Tomorrow Festival Shakes Up Shenzhen BY Ziyi Yuan

his May, Shenzhen welcomes the third annual Tomorrow Festival, an alternative music fest packed with leading international musicians in experimental, rock, avant-garde, free jazz and world. Commencing on May 11, the five-day event will feature live shows, exclusive lectures and a documentary screening. Feldermelder will kick things off on stage with live psychedelic acts played on a wide range of analog and controlled digital equipment. Later that day, Ovo, an edgy Italian band that is one of the most active in the worldwide noise rock scene, is set to rev things up with rebellious jams and plenty of attitude. Phew, the former Japanese punk legend, will present her radical voice on May 12, while a host of mainland performers, including Mamer and the band Wood Pushing

Melon, will showcase highlights from their latest albums. A series of lectures will round out the latter half of the festival, with Brian Turner leading a discussion about WFMU radio’s unique independent history, philosophy and freeform (as opposed to genre-specific) programming on May 14. Those curious about aesthetics or effects pedals should tag along for the second talk, 'Revolutionary Aesthetics of Effects Pedals – Nothing to Total Sonic Annihilation,' which will feature unique insights from Oliver Ackermann, the founder of Death By Audio. In addition to the live shows and lectures, a rare footage documentary will share the story of Faust, a group at the forefront of a German musical movement characterized by progressive, textured layers of sound fused into live concerts using a manipulation of chainsaws, cement mixers, solder irons and other industrial equipment. On May 14, Faust will make a special appearance on stage to conclude the

weeklong festival with a bang (literally). So grab those Coachella cut-offs and make your way towards tomorrow – it’s going to be five days of pure music mayhem. > wed-sun may 11-15, B10 live, north side of Bldg. c2, north district, oct loft, nanshan district, shenzhen 深圳市南山区华侨城创意文化园北区c2栋北侧B10现场 (8633 7602, www. B10live.cn)

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MY FAIR LADY

Lady Doolittle Steps Out on the Town BY Zoey Zha

ased on George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion, few musical adaptations have been as hallowed as My Fair Lady. Its 1956 debut on Broadway featuring award-winning actors Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews set a then-record for the longest theatrical run in history. A 1964 film adaptation starring Audrey Hepburn racked up eight Oscars, including Best Film. Still a stage favorite, a touring production of this classic takes over the Guangzhou Opera House from May 17 to 22. The story follows young Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle, whose life is transformed by Henry Higgins – a professor of phonetics who makes a bet with his friend Colonel Hugh Pickering that he can transform a common girl into an urbane lady within months. Stepping into a role that Andrews and Hepburn made famous is Californian Aurora Florence. Arguably the youngest Eliza Doolittle on stage, she accepted the role fresh out of college. It’s impossible to avoid the question: can she deliver? “Something I love about Hepburn and Andrews’ interpretations of Eliza is how much spunk and passion they both brought. I think it is one of the reasons audiences around the world love Eliza so much,” she says. “I strive to bring my own passion and spunk to the character and use that to show the incredible journey that Eliza goes on.” Unlike her character, Florence is adept with accents. However, the doll-eyed actress shares traits with the iconic character. “Eliza has a great sense of who she is and the life that she wants to live, but it takes her some time to discover exactly what that is,” she notes. “I have had that same experi-

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ence in my life over and over again. Knowing where I want to go, but not totally sure how to get there.” By contrast, Chris Carsten plays the well-educated but cynical and self-involved professor. “He’s extremely good at what he does, and with that comes the spoils of his confidence,” the actor says of his character. “His assumptions cause him to underes-

There is a range of emotions explored by these characters, and romantic love is a complicated expression at best

timate Eliza in many ways. It’s her courage that takes him to a new classroom where men and women are peers, learn from each other and enjoy each other’s company.” While many consider the ambiguous ending a prelude to the character’s budding romance, Carsten is less convinced. “In my opinion, there is a range of emotions explored by these characters, and romantic love is a complicated expression at best,”

he says. “The script has many evidences that could be thought of as love, but it is complicated, as it is in life. In the end, much is left to the imagination.” One thing for certain is the inclusion of the iconic film scene set at the Ascot Horse Race, which featured Hepburn stepping into the scene clad in a stunning dress and elegant hat. Florence raves about the dress, which is “a replica of the dress Hepburn wore in the film.” She describes her character’s wardrobe in the play as "elegant, but at the same time physically constricting. I think it’s an exterior example of how Eliza is feeling at this point in the development of her new skills.” The Broadway revival, which won wide acclaim during its tour from America to Korea, will land in Guangzhou this month as part of a six-city China tour. > tue-sun may 17-22, 7.30pm (tues-sun) 2.30pm (sat-sun); rmB80-980. opera hall, Guangzhou opera house, 1 Zhujiang Xi lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, tianhe district, Guangzhou 广州市天河区珠江新城珠江西路1号，广州大剧院 (3839 2888)

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The Infinite

Kinetic Sculpture as an Exploration of the Universe BY Tom Lee

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Man is by nature a social animal.” So wrote Aristotle in his seminal philosophical text, Politics. The Ancient Greek thinker was theorizing how humans depend on normalized interaction to thrive. Compared to the time when Aristotle lived, more than 2,000 years ago, today mankind is far more connected. Technological advances have brought us to a place where communication with someone on the other side of the world can be achieved almost instantly. Rather than being sequestered in individual nations, we can truly say that we live in a global society. “We are connected much more than years ago, but differently, because we evolved,” says Maurizio Gavazzi, the experimental mixed media artist whose exhibition, AOTI: Archive of the Infinite, is opening in Guangzhou this month. “My art is always about evolving, transformation and technology, and the underlying connections between people.” Aristotle’s quote is important to Gavazzi – in fact, he describes it as one of the most central, uniting concepts of his oeuvre – but just as important is the fact that the way we socialize today is changing all the time. In one of the pieces the Italian is bringing to Guangzhou’s Canton Place this month, a cell phone has been inserted inside a fairly standard glass bottle – the kind a stranded castaway would have used, once upon a time, to carry a scribbled SOS. The inference is clear: the quaint image of the message in the bottle is alien to our modern life, something we will only encounter in the swashbuckling adventures and romantic tales of yesteryear. “Everything I create needs to come back to my principal vision about people evolving. We are still evolving, and now we are evolving through technology,” says Gavazzi, as he explains some of his core beliefs. Maybe in the future, he

muses, we will be half human, half robot. In some ways, his art has already moved closer to such a hybrid. Gavazzi has employed many forms of media in order to find fresh meaning in objects, but his most recent projects have revolved around striking moving sculptures that are controlled by human whim. Using a remote control, the motion of the parts can be manipulated. The idea is that the artwork is forever altering to reflect the viewer’s emotions and impulses. From his studio in Bergamo, Italy, the former bank director shows us, via his laptop camera, the materials he uses to mold his kinetic art. Sheet metal, recycled bicycle chains, a motor engine and cans of paint are scattered about the wooden-beamed space. Through the window, one can just glimpse hints at a picturesque suburban locale. Within such a sanctuary, it’s no wonder that Gavazzi is such a philosophical man. The title of his Guangzhou exhibition draws on a poem by one of Italy’s most famous poets, Giacomo Leopardi. In ‘The Infinite,’ Leopardi writes that as he sits and gazes at “the horizon’s furthest reaches,” he becomes aware of “an endless space still beyond” that frightens him with its depth. Yet it also thrills him: “Into this immensity my thought sinks ever drowning, and it is sweet to shipwreck in such a sea.” “My artwork right now, the pieces I will bring [to Guangzhou], the theme is the universe,” explains Gavazzi. “I was thinking that if we take in all the things we can see in the universe, we will realize that we are just a small little planet, and we need to protect it – or we need to think of other planets where we will need to go in the future. I want us to have these images of the universe very clearly in our minds, to prepare us for the future.” There are many real-world concerns addressed in Gavazzi’s work: the environmental impact mankind is having on the planet; the enormity of the cosmos; evolving technology; human interaction. In representing these concerns, he always seems to be looking for ways to reinvent his aesthetic style, to find new meaning in old objects. It’s no surprise that two of his greatest artistic inspirations are Piero Manzoni and Marcel Duchamp. Gavazzi has carefully planned his show in Guangzhou so that it takes into account the exhibition area in Canton Place, transforming it into an interactive organism. “I am trying to recreate my thinking, my way to make art on that space, to connect it to that space, using some of the chairs and tables already in that space, but becoming my laboratory, like the one I have in Italy. “It will not be just walking and seeing one painting and reading something and going to another one. I will create some islands where there will be some lights, some instruments, some special music, so you will go inside this space and you will feel the connectivity.”

> aoti: archive of the inﬁnite runs from may 21-28. the opening party takes place on may 21 at 7pm, free entry. canton mansion, haifeng lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Guangzhou 广州市天河区珠江新城海风路广粤天地

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rior to embarking on this story to showcase the hippest cribs in the PRD, we were largely indifferent toward the lure of flashy abodes. Excessive, out of reach and synonymous with weeklong binges of MTV reality shows, they were nothing more than possessions of the 1 percent – the superfluous stuff of rappers or fuerdai.

CRIBS A Look Inside the PRD’s Most Extravagant Homes BY JocELYn rIchardS

Yet with thousands of Guangdong residents scurrying to acquire grassy European estates or mansions in central Vancouver every year, the question of what, if any, luxury options exist here in southern China seemed worthy of exploration. So when a friend tipped us off about a fancy resort in Huadu, about an hour’s drive north from downtown Guangzhou, we decided to scope it out. Standing on the lush, lychee-scented mountaintops of Dragon Lake residence, it was clear we’d hit the jackpot. In South China, where cities consume more of the surrounding countryside each year, a bedside view of the natural landscape becomes, well, priceless. At least that’s what the founders of Dragon Lake were betting on when they set the listing price of a 1,000-squaremeter mansion at RMB280 million (USD43 million). “You’re not just paying for the house, see, you’re buying the view, the lake, so it’s actually worth much more than that,” explains Han Lin, deputy general manager of Backyard, a subsidiary of Golden Horse

Crib: a home, domicile or dwelling (Urban Dictionary)

seven bedrooms are decked out in imported Italian leather furniture, plush carpets and world-class electronics.

It’s a weekday around lunchtime, but no other cars or people pass us on the mountain, which is closed to nonresidents.

Huge walk-in closets – the size of an average apartment bedroom in Guangzhou or Shenzhen – ensure ample room for shoe collections. Bathrooms are disguised as 50-squaremeter suites with ceramic Jacuzzis and mirrors trimmed in gold.

Purchased 20 years ago, the gorgeous 25,000-acre 4A tourist destination and residential plot of Dragon Lake is home to a PGA-competition 54-hole golf resort, a European-inspired village (with its own functioning church), three hotels and a cluster of American villas – all of which border Yew Wah International Education School. Seven mansions comprise Peninsula Villa, which overlooks a vast network of glistening tributaries and uninhabited hills as far as the eye can see. Han brings us to one of the more valuable properties, perched on the outermost tip of the cape. The yard measures roughly 2,100 square meters and includes a private dock for boating and, in case the lake isn’t entertaining enough, an oversized infinity pool. “Our motto here is to ‘restore the beauty of the world,’” says Han, proudly gesturing to the breathtaking setting below. It strikes us that ‘restore’ in this case may mean ‘purchase access to,’ but the slogan is probably catchier as is. The exterior of the home is stunning. Towering linden trees line the circular driveway in front, yielding a surprisingly authentic, lived-in feel for a house built in 2013. Elegant beige columns and an inlayed stone walkway instill fresh curiosity in the three-story edifice beyond. Inside, a quick elevator ride brings us to the second and third floors, where

Hong Kong designer Steve Leung laid out the crisp interior, which is clearly catered to the more ostentatious of well-to-do Chinese families. The kitchen area alone is worth more than RMB2 million, according to Pan Weitang, a planning executive at the resort. Divided into a Chinese and Western side, the pantry is opulent but snug, with regrettably less usable space than the closets upstairs.

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our motto here is to 'restore A KTV parlor, full sauna, workout room and dozens the beauty of of crystal chandeliers round out the home’s deluxe ad- the world' ditions. Yet the dwelling is modest by crib standards – USD40 million would buy a place 10 times the size in most countries. Here in Guangdong, though, this is as fancy as it gets. “We entered the market early as a luxury brand,” recalls Han, describing the foothold of Golden Horse in the early 2000s. “When most places were going for RMB3,000-4,000 per square meter, we were selling for RMB10,000. Plus you needed guanxi to have a shot at buying.” Exclusivity is the name of the game when it comes to spending big on the mainland. A lack of truly exquisite properties means that connections, not money, will ultimately determine what one can buy.

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Across the city in Dongshankou, exclusivity is reflected in the mere hundreds of brick mansions that remain out of thousands built in the 1920s by returning overseas Chinese.

Modeled after Western residences with subtle elements of art deco, the houses embody a historic charm that’s absent among the freshly painted villas of Dragon Lake. “We’ve kept most of the home the same,” says Frank Huang, the director of Fei Yuan Gallery – an art center and cafe housed in a private villa built in 1922. “The floor tiles are all originals, except for a few we’ve replaced. But the staircase, windowpanes, doorways… they’ve been here since the 20s.” Named a national-level cultural relic in 2012, the house is now protected by the government, which limits how much the owner can alter structurally. Inside, however, a host of stylistic touches breathe new life into the vintage decor. On the second floor, hand-carved ivory lights dangle from lofty ceilings, illuminating bouquets of lavender and pink carnations accented by dark, mustard-colored walls.

A side balcony and spacious front patio connect to overhanging rooms, letting sunlight seep into the shadowed hallways. The patio furniture, Huang tells us, was custom-designed by students at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts to incorporate patterns found in the original house. Each chair is adorned with an emerald mosaic that matches the shape of the floor tiles, while the chairs’ iron lattice mirrors curvatures in the original windowpanes. From the second-floor patio, one can spot another mansion just across the street, sitting quaintly behind a wall of slim bamboo. Worth roughly RMB200 million (USD30 million), this one is even glitzier inside – the place took more than two years to decorate, we’re told, and the owner is “not quite done yet.” “In China, spending two years to renovate is a long, long time,” says Robert Li, the sales manager of the residence (now called MXQ art space) as he invites us inside. “It shows you how meticulous the owner is.” Zhang Leming, a real estate tycoon from Chaoshan, purchased the house a few years ago as a showroom for his vast collection of antiques and modern art.

halls with teppanyaki tables and a spacious chamber for steeping tea.

look more expensive than they are. “That’s what I like about the owner,” Li responds, sensing our surprise at the affordability of some impressive fixtures. “With him, it’s not about the money, it’s all about artistic balance. He likes the idea of perfection.” We start in the ‘modern’ side of the residence and work our way towards the ‘traditional’ side, comprised of a Zeninspired massage parlor, private banquet

“Zhang loves to fuse Chinese and Japanese elements,” offers Alonso Liu, the managing director. “He sees commonality in the two.” And perhaps that’s the beauty of owning a crib – having the power to mold one’s private space into virtually any style imaginable.

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Glossy floors, two walls of windows and transparent cabinets give one the feeling of walking on air. A row of Andy Warhol-esque butterfly paintings only adds to the sensation, their rainbow hues complementing a case of polychrome Kon Yutaka coffee accessories across the room. Here, the furniture was sourced from nearly 10 different countries; the transparent cabinets, for example, were assembled in Dongguan using imported acrylic glass from the UK. Three mismatched titanium bar stools, worth roughly RMB4,000 each, were imported from Spain, while coffee tables inlayed with jade were designed in Shenzhen.

On the first floor, portraits of the previous occupants, influential modern writer Eileen Chang and poet/architect Ling Huiyi, hang prominently – the only two decorations that aren’t for sale. Upstairs, a cherry sofa from Burberry greets us at the end of a long, iridescent corridor. Beside it sits a futuristic Genesy floor lamp by the great Zaha Hadid (listed at roughly RMB73,600 or USD11,365), head bowed in honor of its designer. Though pricey, those pieces are the exception. Most of the furnishings – including a rare gilded door from the Ming dynasty –

04 01 Cabinet: imported acrylic glass; coffee accessories: Kon Yutaka 02 Patio furniture: Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts 03 Sofa: Burberry; lamp: Zaha Hadid for Artemide 04 Bar: Zhang's design; bar stools: imported from Spain

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BEHIND THE DESIGN The trend of custom-made decor is not only prevalent among the mainland’s affluent. People of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds are jumping onboard, tailoring everything from bedframes and wardrobes to kitchen cabinets and sinks. As housing prices skyrocket in Shenzhen and more gradually in parts of Guangzhou, high costs and tiny homes have pushed many to invest in custom-made interiors to maximize the limited space they have.

Between 2010 and 2015, China’s interior decoration and furnishing market grew at an average of 6 percent annually, with 2 billion square meters of built-up space decorated and furnished each year, according to the China Building Decoration Association. Massive wholesale markets and factories are a common sight along highways in Foshan, Zhongshang and Dongguan, buoying the industry in Guangdong, which has long been China’s top furniture export base.

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Yet while the province remains a hot spot for manufacture, many local brands are increasingly squeezed between rising production costs, mounting taxes and rampant imitators. For Phinns Casa, a designer and antique furniture brand founded by Lorna Wong of Hong Kong and her husband Anton Phinn in 1997, the market is completely different than it was 20 years ago. “Now we are a lot smaller than before. We used to have a much bigger showroom,” Wong recalls. “When we first started, everything was much cheaper – rentals, salaries, you know, and China’s taxes are really high.” Greater expenses would be bearable if demand for Phinns’ niche designs also grew, but the market in China today is split between those who lust after shiny Versace collections and those who prefer cheap knockoffs. As a company committed to the real thing, i.e. authentic antiques and original designs by Anton Phinn, Phinns Casa finds it difficult to appeal to the

bulk of consumers. “I think we all have a free choice in what we want to do,” continues Wong, recalling a time when Phinns’ showroom was copied down to the last detail of how they arranged their plants. “If people’s criteria is, I save as much as possible, and as long as something looks more or less similar that will do, then who am I to criticize? But I don’t believe that in life, I believe either you get the genuine thing or you don’t.” Others in the industry share similar experiences. According to Logan Komorowski, creative director of lifestyle brand United Strangers, most companies based in central and northern China tend to come to Guangzhou to produce, but don’t see the city as something they should “follow.” “The really frustrating thing about Guangzhou is, it has more potential than most of the other cities in China but the quality and service levels you get for your money these days is just not what it should be.”

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A couple years ago, Komorowski established a huge showroom for the brand in Redtory, where he hoped to revamp the site and attract more visitors to the still underdeveloped art district. Unfortunately, a few months into the contract, the management doubled the rent for all occupants, forcing the company to relocate to the former French concession in Shanghai, where prices are surprisingly much more reasonable. Despite the challenges, however, Komorowski remains optimistic, citing promising local brands that are pursuing individualistic design in South China. “Bentu are a group of young designers that definitely have their finger on the pulse in terms of

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what’s happening in China and are doing products that the Chinese want,” he says. With the slogan “what we want to present are not only products, but also sincerity to design,” Bentu reflects a broader attitude among budding artists in China, who strive to maintain a high level of quality and creativity in their products, decoupling themselves from notorious profit-hungry, copycat industries. All across China, emerging furniture designers are persisting in the art, striving to bring original, innovative pieces to the world’s attention. During Milan Design Week this past April, the ‘Fan’ series of chairs by Beijing designer Shao Fan won stellar reviews from critics, who considered his work an interpretation of modern Chinese life philosophy. The furniture, which roughly resembles a fan, is infused with both Western ebullience and attitudes of traditional China.

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Other top contemporary designers like Zhang Zhoujie, Xiao Tianyu, Hui Lingcheng and the team at Pinwu are changing the way ‘made in China’ furnishings are viewed throughout the world. The industry is one of the few that has managed to retain Chinese stylistic elements while also reshaping them into a more current depiction of mainland culture. For the youth in China, who are finally coming to grips with what it means to feel comfortable in one’s own skin, that’s a very welcome trend. “You can’t just buy your look and your feeling and your way all the time, which has currently happened for the last four to five years,” concludes Komorowski. “It used to be, I have money, come look at my Ferrari. But now, there are a certain percentage of people that are traveling more and they’re coming back and individualizing themselves and also their homes. That’s where our future is in China… that has to be the way forward.”

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United Strangers, established in 2009, was born out of collaboration between talented international designers (hence the ‘strangers’) and focuses on creating sustainable lifestyle pieces using recycled and reclaimed wood, leather and canvas.

MAKER SPACE

MANIA BY naTaLLIa SLImanI

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TOBIA REPOSSI & PARTNERS

As a design company, it’s pretty crucial to have your own place looking snazzy. The spaces of makers are like cribs away from home because, well, they tend to be there a lot. For Tobia Repossi & Partners, an interior and product design company that works for Asian brands with Western standards and European and American clients who have their R&D base in China, design is everything. The team, comprised of 20 people, chose Shenzhen as the prime location for their office in order to be close to production units, accelerators and start-ups. Supported by Sino European Design Union, an organization that connects designers and companies from all over the world to the Chinese market, Repossi was able to design an interior that reflects the mission of the company. “The result is a showroom for our designs and suppliers that changes according to the season with different objects and colors,” explains Tobia Repossi, founder of the brand. “We strongly believe in informal working spaces where we can feel at home and we love to immerse our clients in this cozy and stylish atmosphere. Our studio is an open space that shows our attitude towards what we do – it welcomes everybody and there's always time to indulge in a glass of Italian wine with our customers.”

Headquartered in the center of Futian District in Shenzhen, Emie Labs is right where you’d expect a start-up to be. With the noble mission of connecting local and foreign start-ups with office spaces and offering marketing advice and access to investors, Emie is committed to helping the little guys, and that’s reflected in its laid-back, down-to-earth office design. Upon arrival, a freight elevator leads one up to the third floor, where an office that could only be described as a working geek’s paradise awaits. From quirky inspirational quotes on the wall to an array of gimmicks and gadgets sprinkled around the spacious, brightly covered area, Emie Labs provides so much more than a working environment. “People here stay up late working on their startups. They need to relax and feel at home,” says Christophe Branchu, one of the founders of the space.

Despite all the perks, the brand has their sights set on something even bigger – a 2,500-square-meter space in Huaqiangbei, where they hope to move later this year. With such a strong emphasis on decor, you may think the guys at Emie Labs spend all of their time pursuing innovative office design projects, but that’s not the case. Most of the cool elements have actually been brought in by members of the team and left behind. “A little mess makes you feel at home,” smiles Branchu, who promises he’ll keep the same homey theme at the company’s new location.

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And relax they can. Emie Labs has games, a mini gym, a coffee shop, lots of rest areas and even yoga and boxing classes several times a week.

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DESIGN SHOPS

Century Centre Home Plaza The largest furniture mall in Shenzhen selling expensive, luxury pieces.

Markor Furnishings

Zacup

One of the most expensive luxury furniture brands in Shenzhen.

A cafe in Weijiasi Plaza that sells vintage furniture and decor.

> 2016 Xiangmihu lu, Futian district, shenzhen 深圳市福田区香蜜湖路2016 号世纪中心家具广场 (0755-8371 0111)

> shop 1004-1006, c Block, Galaxy century, caitian nan lu, Futian district, shenzhen 深圳市福田区彩田南路星河世纪第三空间 c栋1004号—1006号 (0755-2399 1000)

> north gate of weijiasi Furniture market (next to mall of the world), Zhujiang Xincheng, tianhe district, Guangzhou 广州市天河区珠江新城花城汇旁的维家思广场北门 (0203835 5430, 020-3835 5231)

Weijiasi Plaza A pricey mall featuring glitzy showrooms and hand-carved rosewood furniture.

Planning to settle down in South China for a few more years? Jazz up your crib with recycled, retro pieces from United Strangers or an ornate dresser from Phinns Casa. Below, we’ve compiled the top shops, malls and designer brands that sell furnishings in Guangzhou and Shenzhen.

next to mall of the world, Zhujiang Xincheng, tianhe district, Guangzhou 广州市天河区珠江新城花城汇旁的维家思广场 (020-3835 5430, 020-3835 5231)

MUJI Home A Japanese home furnishings, decor and bedding shop grounded in simplicity.

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> muji.com.cn

> 1/F, one link walk, 230 tianhe lu, tianhe district, Guangzhou 广州市天河路230号万菱汇1楼 (020-2863 3200)

Pop Design Gallery Funky furnishings designed locally from RMB1,000 and up. > shop 108-110, Bldg. a4, oct loft, nanshan district, shenzhen 深圳市南山区华侨城创意园a4座108-110商铺 (0755-2227 0590)

Shabby-chic furniture, bedding and housewares.

Pop Design Gallery

Ship Wood and Antique Furniture Market

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Bentu Design Contemporary tables, chairs and lights rooted in sleek simplicity. > bentudesign.com

Harbor House Classic American home furnishings, decor and housewares. > harborhousehome.com

Phinns Casa Authentic antiques and designer furniture made with high-quality materials. > 1 dagang Gongye lu, meishan cun, nancun town, panyu district, Guangzhou 广州市番禺区南村镇梅山村大岗工业路1号 (phinnscasa@163.com)

Sun in Sky Industrial sculptures and furniture made of all natural materials. > silos, Zhujiang party pier and art culture district, 118 modie sha dajie, haizhu district 海珠区磨碟沙大街118号珠江琶醍啤酒文化创意艺术区B区麦芽仓 (020-8370 2777)

United Strangers Reclaimed and recycled lifestyle pieces with an urban flair. > unitedstrangers.com

CHIC ON THE CHEAP If you don’t feel like splurging on fancy antique or designer decor, the PRD offers plenty of affordable alternatives at street side secondhand furniture markets. Spend an afternoon hunting for one-ofa-kind pieces in the urban villages of Shenzhen or take an afternoon trip to Foshan and Zhongshan to explore local designs.

Huamei Jiaju Cheng A street side thrift market with inexpensive goods. > a Block, huafeng diyi Kejiyuan, Bao’an district, shenzhen 深圳市宝安区华丰第一科技园a区 (0755-2736 7666)

Lecong Furniture Market, Foshan Claims to be the world’s largest market for home furnishings; features domestic and international pieces. > lecong section of no. 325 national highway, Foshan 佛山市顺德区325国道乐从路段乐从国际家具 (0757 －2883 5168, fsjiaju.com)

Ship Wood and Antique Furniture Market Features a mix of ship wood furniture, classic rosewood, stone fountains and more. > huacai antique city, 22 heqian nan lu (Gudu dadao), sanxiang, Zhongshan 中山市三乡镇华财古玩城中山市三乡镇古鹤村鹤前南路22号 (谷都大道)(0760-8632 8115)

Taigu Lighting and Decoration City An entire street devoted to inexpensive light fixtures. > 2 danan lu (near Beijing lu), yuexiu district, Guangzhou 广州市越秀区大南路2号, 泰古灯饰城 (020-8330 5135)

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Imagine all the People Why So Many of Us Are Illiterate Readers by Lena Gidwani

n his 1967 coming-of-age memoir Stop Time, author Frank Conroy describes his wry, sad and beautiful introduction to the world of prose as an adolescent in New York. "I'd lie in bed," he pens with gripping detail, "and read one paperback after another until two or three in the morning. The real world dissolved and I was free to drift in fantasy, living a thousand lives, each one more powerful, more accessible and more real than my own." I know that child. I am that child, sans the heartache and poverty. And for as long as I can remember, I have always read that way. These days, with two sprightly tots in tow, I have swapped mildewed paperbacks for brightly colored hardbacks that tell of the staged, mind-blowing, earth-shattering adventures of Biff, Chip, Kipper and their mischievous dog Floppy, all in the hopes of imparting the fine art of phonetic awareness. This epic journey of digraphs and morphemes has brought me to an age-old question: why is it important for children to truly understand what they are reading? It’s 2016, and our Google/Facebook/ Twitter culture means we often read with the sole purpose of either knowing to know (read: so we win at trivia nights), knowing to share (read: so we look like we’re well read) or knowing to comment (read: so we 4 8 | m ay 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m

have an opinion). This appears to be changing the way we interact, communicate and, ultimately, read. To grasp this most bewildering concept, one must understand the following neuroscientific phenomenon. A newborn’s brain is hardwired to learn a language; they don’t need to be taught as it just happens naturally. Learning how to read, however, is a completely different story. It is a complex, structured process that follows a typical and specific path. It starts with fundamental phonological processing – the awareness of sounds themselves – which then builds into phonics, or the ability to decode a sound that translates into and matches an abstract symbol. Eventually, that merges into a full, automatic rattle. There are certain aspects that slow down this process (such as socioeconomic status, sensory processing difficulties or other medical disorders) or accelerate it (such as continuous effort, constant parental involvement and a rich environment with instruction from educators that are able to motivate, effectively track levels and deliver regular feedback). So no surprises here; unlike language acquisition, reading is a taught skill. But returning to the burning question at hand, how does one know if a child fully comprehends what they are reading? Are they just doing so from an illustrated page

because context clues help (and because they want a sticker), or are they actually lost and drifting in sheer fantasy like young Conroy, as they effortlessly narrate away? Is it too much to ask of a child aged 4 or 5? No, according to Professor Daniel T. Willingham, a researcher and psychologist at the University of Virginia. His article in the Washington Post seven years ago, called ‘Language and the Brain,’ claims we are all illiterate. Yes, illiterate, unless of course, we use this god-given gift called imagination. No matter how many words we can sound out, he says, we are all untaught, unless we truly understand the purpose of the artful combination of these 26 symbols. Being a reader, in other words, escapes exact definition; it ultimately involves so much more than the skill itself. Think of it as a massaging of the creative cognizance, to inspire a slowing down of the senses, in order to think, contemplate, discover and imagine while floating amongst thumb-sized fairies, rainbow-colored unicorns and green monsters that live in a closet. I’ve often proclaimed that the world within pages is more compelling than the world without, and I am sticking to my guns here. Sound the words to decode, feel the words to get lost, then – wait for it – read the words to imagine.

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BruxISm

Is Teeth Gridding a Myth or Reality? BY dr. Sandro raSgado

What is bruxism? Bruxism is a constant and forceful habit of gridding or clenching the teeth. Usually teeth should touch each other when chewing and swallowing food, which happens briefly during the day. What are the consequences? Often the excessive force of bruxism results in the destruction of the enamel and dentine of your teeth. Without these protective layers, your teeth may become sensitive, painful and vulnerable to decay. The regular habit of clenching or grinding may lead to pain in the jaw and muscles. Who has it? According to some statistics, half of the population is thought to have occasionally grinded their teeth. One out of every 20 cases of bruxism could become a serious condition. Furthermore, about 30 percent of children grind or clench their teeth. Do I have it? During sleep, a bed partner may be able

to notice grinding noises. Other signs and symptoms include a dull morning headache, tight jaw muscles, limited mouth opening when yawning, prolonged facial pain, damage to the teeth and fractured dental fillings. Your dentist is crucial in helping to diagnose bruxism. You will be asked a series of questions and your overall dental health will be checked. What are the causes? Many factors are associated with bruxism such as stress, anxiety, drug use, side effects of antidepressants, concentration during work or studying, illness, dehydration, bad diet, sleeping problems, teething (in babies), missing teeth, incorrect teeth alignment and problems with dental work. How can bruxism be treated? There are many treatments for bruxism, which may include relaxation, counseling, sports activities and improving the quality of sleep. You may also benefit from reducing the use of stimulants such as caffeine or

nicotine. Very often dentists prescribe grinding mouth guards to protect your teeth, jaw and muscles from the destructive pressure forces. If teeth are worn down too much, restorative and cosmetic treatments are also required (fillings, crowns or veneers).

Can it get worse? Many cases of bruxism are mild and have minor consequences. Nonetheless, people should consult their dentist to identify and stop the cause. Serious cases result in pain and teeth destruction, which will require specific treatment. If you think you may have this condition, it’s best to take action to prevent any serious consequences. > dr. sandro rasgado is a chief physician at Kaiyi dental clinic, 11/F, Binghua hotel, 2 tianhe Bei lu, tianhe district, Guangzhou 广州市天河区天河北路2号冰花酒店11层 (3886 4821)

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The Importance of Annual Visits BY dr. dougLaS coLIna

o help children and teens grow into healthy adults, it’s important that they receive regular check-ups. Health care providers use the visits to screen for medical and developmental issues. The check-ups also provide a great opportunity for parents and children to build a relationship with their pediatric or family medicine providers. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children see their doctor at least once a year. As children grow, it is crucial that a pediatrician monitor their overall health and how they are developing. This enables doctors to detect health concerns before they worsen or your child requires a trip to the emergency room. Many kids may need a physical before they can go back to school or participate in sports. A physical exam fulfills the same need as an annual check-up. Depending on your child’s age and medical history, these appointments may include physical, eye, hearing and dental exams as well as lab tests. They are also a perfect occasion to make sure your child is up-to-date with all recom-

mended immunizations. Often times, we only see children when they are sick, but it is also important for us to see them when they are healthy. Prevention is much better than cure!

> dr. douglas colina is a general practitioner with 30 years of experience in treating adults and children at Bellaire international clinic, suite 601, times square, 28 tianhe Bei road, tianhe district, Guangzhou 广州市天河区天河北路 28号时代广场东座601 (2899 3911/152 1881 8990 (24-hour emergency line), www.0086-911.com)

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cITY ScEnES urbanites eggs-tra Fun easter party at shark sea world Urbanites Eggs-tra Fun Easter Party landed at Shark Sea World in Shenzhen on March 27, bringing with it tons of smiles that filled the venue all afternoon. Complete with a multitude of entertaining activities and creative workshops, the party buzzed with excitement. More than 20 kids and their parents participated in a cooking class, where the little ‘chefs’ worked hard to follow instructions from Shark’s Chef Mattias to create their very own culinary masterpieces. The egg-decorating workshop gave the kids a chance to express their creativity – and so they did! Colorful Easter eggs instantly transformed the venue and added to the holiday spirit. No Easter party is complete without a visit by the Easter Bunny. Urbanites Easter bunny could not miss out on all the fun and hopped by to pose for pictures with all the participants! The event concluded with a lucky draw and gifts. We extend special thanks to all our friends who helped us make the happiness happen: Shark Sea World, GTJ Young Artist, Alexander's Ice Cream, HarMoNiCare Women's and Children's Hospital and Nogogo Online Groceries.

2016 lingnan Forum series on international management The Lingnan Forum Series on International Management, organized by Lingnan MBA Center and Lingnan College of Sun Yat-sen University, features guest speakers discussing the ins and outs of international management. The evening of March 12 witnessed the launch of this four-session forum at the Lingnan Hall in Sun Yat-sen University. Over 100 students and alumni of Lingnan College and invitees from different fields joined the event. In the first session on March 12, Mr. Albert Ng, chairman of EY China and managing partner of EY Greater China, presented on the topic ‘Going Global – China Sees Outbound Investment Boom,’ while Mr. Gorden Lam Chi Wing, advisor of the Hong Kong-based Fung Group addressed ‘Consumer Goods Supply China Management and Operations in the Omni-channel Era’ on March 26.

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urbanites hello Kitty party On March 13, Urban Family cooperated with McCawley's to hold a Hello Kitty-themed party together. Chef Rodrigo from McCawley’s taught all the parents and 17 little ‘chefs’ how to make mini burgers and pizzas. Tutors from Magic Forest Education Center led a DIY food craft, keeping the little ones occupied. A fabulous lucky draw brought them all out of the popular bouncy castle to win prizes. Guests were all entertained by fun activities.

Food and drink tasting at angelo mediterranean sun This month’s Food and Drink Tasting took 22 culinary adventurers to Italy at Angelo Mediterranean Sun. The guests had a chance to explore authentic Italian cuisine in its splendor, from appetizers and main courses to a sumptuous dessert. The tasting was followed by a lucky draw with the happy winners taking back bottles of Pearl Red wine and vouchers from Mediterranean Sun, Nogogo Online Groceries, Viva-Dental, Vista SK International Medical Centre and more. All attendees walked away with a taste of Italy and a complimentary bottle of Peal Red Today or Pearl Red Tomorrow.

the landmark Green carnival – the 5th canton tower st. patrick’s day celebration (supported by

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On March 17, a diverse group of guests enjoyed a fantastic St. Patrick’s Day held by Canton Tower and Urbanatomy. The venue was transformed into an Irish paradise, adorned with clovers, balloons and plenty of green. Even the rain couldn’t stop guests’ enthusiasm as they joined in fun-filled face painting and games at different booths. Authentic Irish food and music enlivened the occasion. After the lighting ceremony, attendees eagerly anticipated the results of the lucky draw and enjoyed live music by Irish Town, a band that traveled all the way from Ireland for the event. It was a wonderful carnival and celebration.

the First annual cross Border summit (supported by

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The first annual Cross Border Summit that took place on Saturday, April 16 was an action-packed day of learning and networking with e-commerce and international business traders. The event covered topics like sourcing, e-commerce, marketing on Chinese web platforms, finance in tech, business globalization, quality control standards and more. It was an interactive and informative day, featuring panel discussions, networking sessions and speakers like Tak Lo from RG/A Ventures, Mike Bellamy of PassageMaker, Nick Hu of Netconcepts, Charles Ng from InvestHK, Neil Woodfine of Remitsy, Larry Salibra from the HK Bitcoin Association and many others.

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he British School of Guangzhou officially opened a new secondary school building and facilities on Thursday, April 14. The opening ceremony included a celebration of a decade of excellence since the school’s inception in 2005. The occasion was officiated by British Consul General of Guangzhou Matthew Rous, Nord Anglia Education Chief Executive Officer Andrew Fitzmaurice and Principal Mark Thomas, as well as students and valued members of staff. Following a riveting lion dance and a ribbon-cutting ceremony, guests were led to the hall for a presentation and the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate the occasion. The British School of Guangzhou is now the largest international school in Guangzhou with over 1,100 students from approximately 50 countries attending.

aving upgraded their purified water this year, Chinese food and beverage brand Master Kong cooperated with sports brand Li Ning to host a 10-kilometer 'mini-marathon' in 15 cities. March 27 saw the start of the running competition at Guangzhou’s Ersha Island. Being the first stop, Guangzhou invited Olympic champions Guo Weiyang, Luo Yutong and Yang Jinghui to attend. Sponsoring the completion, Master Kong distributed their new Youyue purified water, which employs advanced nano-filter technology to effectively remove ions, organic matter, suspended solids and other impurities to reduce the ‘hardness’ of the water and improve its taste.

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n April 18 at Canton Place, the French Consul General in Guangzhou Bertrand Furno, along with Cultural Attache Pascale Vacher, presided over the press conference to introduce this year’s Festival Croisements in South China. Son of Cuban artist Wifredo Lam introduced one of the exhibitions taking place during the festival – Fathers and Sons. Taking place from April 29 to June 29, the 11th Croisements Festival will include 45 programs and around 150 events in 30 cities across China. The emphasis of this cultural program lies on Franco-Chinese artistic collaborations. French artists who draw their inspiration from Chinese life and culture will visit the mainland this month to exchange ideas. This year, the festival is honored to receive the support of five ambassadors who have selected personal favorites for the program.

n March 9, at ITB Berlin 2016, the Althoff Hotel Group announced a cooperation agreement with Chinese hotel group Plateno to bring the Ameron Hotel brand to China. Over the course of the next five years, there are plans to open 10 Ameron Hotels in the PRC, with the first one opening in 2016 or early 2017. The Chinese Plateno Group is currently leading the Chinese hotel market with more than 3,700 hotels in more than 300 cities. For founder Alex Zheng, the brand Ameron holds great potential for the Plateno lifestyle lab in its effort to appeal to fashion forward urban travelers.

n April 22, the Consulate General of Greece in Guangzhou invited guests of all ages and backgrounds to explore the spectacular sights, smells and tastes of Greece at an afternoon event. Co-organized by the Foshan Haichuan KTH Trading Co. and Greek Agricultural Products Asian Promotion Center, the event, entitled ‘Window to Greece,’ featured lectures on the unique products, cuisines and travel destinations in the country. The Consul General of Greece in Guangzhou Grigorios Tassiopoulos presided over the festivity, which drew many curious travel aficionados.

itchelton winery celebrated its 43rd birthday at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Guangzhou on March 31. For the past four decades, Mitchelton has focused on coaxing the most from its estate and key Victorian vineyards while working with its bestsuited varietals – especially Shiraz and Riesling – to make wines expressive of the region.

Guangzhou reviews, events and information

swingle singers Groove Along with this Grammy Award-Winning Vocal Group See p70 This month

56 What's On in May 58 The Grapevine 59 Home Cooking 62 New Food and Drink

A monthly insert in May 2016

Calendar MAY 8 SUN 70 HAYA

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2 ON 988, SOFITEL GUANGZHOU SUNRICH

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MAY 20 FRI

ITALIAN A CAPPELLA MEZZOTONO

XINGHAI CONCERT HALL

MAY 21 SAT

EUROPEAN CHAMBER SOUTH CHINA CHAPTER 10TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL GUANGZHOU

IFE 16th China

(Guangzhou) International Food

Exhibition 2016

June 29 - July 1 China Import and Export Fair Complex, Area B Email: ifechina@hotmail.com 020-6108 9279 Come explore the biggest food and beverage trade show in South China!

MAY 7 SAT MANDARIN OPEN HOUSE GUANGZHOU

MAY 8 SUN LEONIS QUARTET

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THIS YEAR’S EVENT INCLUDES:

UNTIL MAY 16 TUE-SUN BOUNDLESS MATERIAL

MAY 26-28 THU-SAT THE LEGENDARY SWORDSMAN

•Explore the Food & Beverage, Wine & Spirit, Drinking Water, Coffee, Edible Oil & Olive Oil, Healthy & Organic Food sectors!

Kui Yuan Gallery

Guangzhou Opera House

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UNTIL JUL 24 TUE-SUN FACE OF GOD – THE RARE MASKs of CENTRAL AFRICA

ONGOING SAT-SUN PARKOUR WITH CITY SPANKER

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•More than 1,500 exhibiting companies and 50,000 buyers! •A series of more than 40 activities and forums to enrich the event and offer networking opportunities! •Country pavilions from Spain, Czech, Poland, Italy, Australia, Thailand, Japan, Korea, Sri Lanka, India, Malaysia, UAE, Hong Kong, Taiwan and more!

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EAt/drink GOSSIP It’s been a surprisingly calm month despite having the rambunctious Canton Fair crowds in town. In fact, the biannual import-export event appears to have persuaded some venues to open early. Suns Bar and Lounge at Party Pier saw very dapper attendees at its grand opening in early April, while we’re overjoyed to announce that Capone’s is back on Xingsheng Lu but with a new name: Mafia Bar and Restaurant. Also on the Liede strip (though slightly off the beaten path) is Paradise India, a hub of delicious curries and lassis with (thank god) delivery options available. Not far from there is M9 Mable Nite Club, which – pysch! – isn’t really a nightclub but a restaurant and bar. The results are in on p62. On the ground floor of Voka Street Mall in Tianhe, new upscale Western restaurant Aroma Bistro is ready to impress but still undergoing a few last minute alterations. Simulated golf bar Go Green (p66) recently set up shop in GTLand and is actually condoning drinking and driving! (Pun intended). In Zhujiang we have Pho Kim Saigon, a “top tasting” pho eatery, opening in mid-May, while microbrewery Aidesen Grizzly (p68) is now serving its craft Qingdao potion on Huajiu Lu. Pizza Express, too, is about to serve slices in Parc Central Plaza (where Guangzhou’s only official Apple store is). Venturing back to Yuexiu’s Jianshe Liu, we’ve seen shortlived Funny Grille replaced by Taksim ‘Delicate’ (directly across the street from Taksim Bistro) while Cheris Patisserie is closed and offering its beloved baby blue cafe to Sketch Restaurant and Bar (if you can sense our regret, you’re spot on). So concludes our juicy tidbits for this month. Until next time!

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SIX OF THE BEST… Pastries

Almond Cinnamon Crisp Though a chain, Kafelaku shines in the realm of baked goods. The almond cinnamon crisp, our personal favorite, is a doughy, handmade bun coated with fine almonds, cinnamon sugar and cocoa powder. RMB12. > Kafelaku, Shop 116, Fuli Shengxin Bldg, 28 Huaxia Lu, Tianhe District 天河区华夏路28号富力盈信大夏首层116号商铺 (8560 1793)

Pain au Chocolat

Apple Tart

Apple Turnover

The French pastry chef at Louboutin is serious about his sweets. All frostings, jams and creams are homemade and imported Valrhona chocolate is the secret ingredient behind the exceptional pain au chocolat – our go-to breakfast treat. RMB16.

Still the leading bakery in Guangzhou, Perma’s wooden interior and rows of justbaked sweets invoke the cozy temperament of Parisian cafes. Try the apple tart – a crisp, buttery pastry topped with thinly sliced, juicy apples and a hint of cinnamon. RMB20.

New all-day breakfast locale Over Easy is all about ostentation. The apple turnover, a delicate, braided puff pastry, is filled with fresh apple puree and baked to tantalizing perfection. RMB15.

> Louboutin Restaurant, 80 Canton Place, Haiming Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城海明路广粤天地80 号 (3833 9199)

> Perma Bakery, 38 Jianshe wu Malu, Yuexiu District 越秀区建设五马路38号 (8380 7050)

> Over Easy, 11 Canton Place, Qingfeng Jie, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城清风街广粤天地11铺 (3726 1529)

Chocolate Croissant What’s better than a morning croissant? A croissant dipped in dark chocolate, obviously. Simply Life has been known to entice even the most loyal of dieters with its gorgeous, mouth-watering pies and striking desserts. RMB10.

> Simply Life, Shop L305, Level 3, TaiKoo Hui, Tianhe District 天河区太古汇3楼L305铺 (3868 2321)

Cherry Danish New Executive Pastry Chef Oliver Paris has added a tasteful touch to the Mandarin Cake Shop with his fusion treats (read: chrysanthemum honey donut). Try the deliciously rich Danish pastry topped with bold cherries and homemade jam. RMB22.

> The Mandarin Cake Shop, 1/F, Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou, 389 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District 天河区天河路389号文华饼店 (3808 8888)

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Zongzi 101

How to Wrap a Rice Dumpling by Jocelyn Richards

very year on Duanwu Jie (better known as Dragon Boat Festival), sweet and savory rice dumplings find their way into supermarket displays and kitchens across China. Wrapped in bamboo leaves and tied with yarn, zongzi used to be made by hand, packed with tender meats, nuts and glutinous rice. Today, few born after 1970 have the slightest idea how to wrap the triangular pouches,

while older generations have mostly given up in favor of storebought alternatives. This month, we bring you an exclusive recipe from Chef Wen of the Garden Hotel, Guangzhou – an expert in authentic Cantonese cuisine with more than 28 years of experience – so that you may pass along the tradition of one of China’s oldest and most treasured treats!

Ingredients: 6 duck egg yolks, salted 1 lb pork belly 2/3 cup peanuts, raw 2 tbsp light soy sauce 1/2 cup minced shiitake mushrooms 5 cups sticky rice, short grain 2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp white pepper, ground

1 tsp oil 1/2 cup water 36-40 dried bamboo leaves (can purchase on Taobao) 2 cups glutinous rice Cotton twine to tie the zongzi

Preparation: 1. Pre-soak glutinous rice for a day or until the rice is soft and tender. 2. Rinse and clean the bamboo leaves. 3. Use salt water to boil the bamboo leaves for 15 minutes to further purify the leaves. 4. Air dry the leaves, make sure both sides are dried. 5. Soak the pork in soy sauce for 20 minutes and mix with salt, sugar, pepper, oil and water before putting into the leaves. 6. Soak shiitake mushrooms in water until soft, and then finely

mince. 7. Hold three bamboo leaves together at different angles, like a 6-point star. Roll one end of a leaf into a cone shape (cone should rest at the center of the leaves). 8. Fill the empty cone with glutinous rice, add the meat filling and other ingredients into the center. 9. Use the other end of the bamboo leaves to cover the cone and continue to wrap tightly around the dumpling. 10. Tie yarn around the dumpling, holding it together. 11. Steam over boiling water for three hours, without letting it touch the water.

> This recipe is courtesy of Chef Wen at the Garden Hotel, Guangzhou, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区环市东路368号花园

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STACKED

How the City’s Best ‘Wiches Measure Up

by Matthew Bossons and Jocelyn Richards

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The Gangster A meal fit for a mobster, this beastly sandwich comes stacked with Argentinian topside steak, a fried egg, blue and mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, tomatoes and lettuce – all stuffed within the tasty confines of a ciabatta bun. Regularly referred to as Guangzhou’s sandwich Mecca, the sarnie is Mafia’s crown jewel. RMB60. > Maﬁa Restaurant and Bar (previously Capone’s), Shop 106B, 9 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城兴盛路9号106B (137 2416 7476)

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The Party Animal Crafted with the boisterous, indulgent-type in mind, this massive ‘wich combines two of the greatest comfort foods on earth, and it works. Designed by Executive Chef Kevin McKellar, the masterpiece comes double stacked and packed full of imported cheddar cheese, black forest ham and homemade mac ‘n’ cheese. RMB75.

> The Brew Zhujiang, West Section, Baolin Garden, Huaxun Jie, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城华就路华讯街保林苑西区 (3804 9549)

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The Socialite

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Don’t let its prim and proper appearance fool you – this chic veggie sandwich packs a satisfyingly creamy, almost meaty punch with layered smashed white beans below and chunks of ripe avocado above. Finely sliced red onions and crisp cucumbers round out the medley of textures for an inventive, delectable bite. RMB35.

> Social&Co, Shop 112-113, 6 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城华就路6 号112-113铺 (3804 9243)

The Homebody A conventional newcomer with a hidden spicy side, CA1’s salami on white bread succeeds in, well, making ordinary cool again. It’s less about how this stacked snack looks and more about what’s inside – i.e. all-organic ingredients from California and innovative hints of freshly ground pepper and olive oil. RMB40.

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> CA1, 1/F, Jiayu Emperor Mansion, 39 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (Right of Zhujiang New Town Metro Station Exit A2) 天河区珠江新城花城大道39号嘉裕君玥公馆首层 (地铁珠江新城站A2出口广州海关旁) (3887 7116)

The Headbanger If personified, this mess of a sandwich would be the shaggy, 32-year-old Metallica fan that hangs in the back alley beside the liquor store. It’s greasy, it’s messy and it’s stuffed with some pretty rad ingredients, including two types of processed cheese, mozzarella, a fried egg, caramelized red onions and house pico de gallo. RMB50.

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> Tristan’s CalMex Restaurant and Bar, Unit 101, 25 Liu Yun Yi Jie, Tianhe Nan Lu, Tianhe District 天河区天河南路六运一街25号101 (地铁体育西路B或H出口) (139 2608 0256)

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M9 Mable Nite Club

M for the Money by Lena Gidwani

f we had a kuai for every time a restaurant or bar on Xingsheng Lu suddenly shuts down and magically reappears a few days later with a new name and decor, we’d be rich. It leads one to assume there’s a bad batch of mojo going around the street. Perhaps that’s why the three owners at M9 Mable Nite Club (previously Mezomd, Hola Espana, El Espanol, Gaudi and a few more, we’ve since lost count) are sticking to a healthy dose of superstition; they’ve named this restaurant after their nine family members whose names all start with the letter M. For those on the street, drinks are M9’s bread and butter, and there’s plenty here to wax lyrical. For a fragrant, cotton-candy-like start, order the M9 (RMB69), a concoction of Rio, rum vodka, gin, tequila and blackcurrant beans. Traditionalists will love the cold sangria (RMB59); it’s rich and fruity. Now, for the food. There’s Spanish, there’s Japanese, there’s Thai – there’s even local and continental delights peppered in. So much, you say? Yes, but to our surprise, it’s also so good. With former 5-star hotel chefs at the helm, the portions are generous, well presented and there’s a fine attention to detail that is consistent in almost all dishes. The Spanish style shrimp and mushroom (RMB88) is a musthave, accompanied by bisque that bursts with the warmth of rich butter, garlic, chili and fresh herbs. The Thai beef salad (RMB49) is first-rate too; warm bits of beef in a mélange of greens and cherry tomato are topped with crunchy fried noodles for texture. Tapas dishes like the avocado and crab on toast (RMB58) come with a sharp hit of wasabi and

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actual crab bits – no frozen stuff here. For mains, try the Australian wagyu M5 short ribs (RMB328), cooked using sous vide for a perfect start, or the flame grilled beef skewers (RMB108), a visual treat that requires a waiter to pour a shot of vodka over it in a show of flames. If you want a dish that challenges your palate, order the French sauerkraut fish (RMB63). This main, with its pungent, fishy brine, Sichuan peppers and spoils of seaweed, is not for the faint-hearted. M9’s Japanese offerings – especially the tataki dishes and sashimi – are worth a try. Order the black and white sesame crusted tuna with sesame sauce and orange slices (RMB83). It’s clean, simple and with just a few ingredients, it shines on the plate. More exotic numbers like the New Zealand deer hot pot (RMB198/500grams) may not cater to everyone’s palate, but rest assured, it appears to be well received – our neighbors sopped it up like they’d never seen food before. With shisha (RMB120) to complete the night, M9 Mable Nite Club (read: less night club, more, restaurant and bar) may just be exactly what the street has longed for – though its menu could do without the Chinglish errors. Price: RMB150 Who’s going: Xingsheng regulars Good for: tapas, tall beers, Europeanstyle mains

> Shop 112, 9 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城兴盛路9号112铺 (3802 0171)

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Urban Pot

A Palatable Miscellany by Lena Gidwani

hen we first heard of Urban Pot, our minds immediately conjured up stirring images of earthy, rustic goodness. We even went as far as to think that maybe, just maybe, it might house a dispensary. So after a long day at work and a maze of traffic, we rolled in, ablaze with anticipation. Our first impressions do not disappoint. Here, the decor is the star; rusty bicycles from old villages line the ceiling and walls are covered with images of scooters from the heyday, flanked by an open style bar. It’s a chatty room that mingles hanging lanterns from Vietnam with vintage finds like timeworn mosaic tiles. Sadly, no green foliage, but all is forgiven. As you thumb through the menu that offers a baffling range of local bar snacks like fried wontons (RMB38) and chicken wings (RMB42), Southeast Asian signatures, pastas, pastas, steaks, burgers and even Cantonese flavors, you will likely be reminded that this is Guangzhou, and here we get all kinds. Some will see this as a breath of fresh air. Others will curl their lips at what they view as a mishmash of magpie pickings from the global floor. Us? We’re caught somewhere between east and west. Wondering in which direction to point our culinary compass, we are guided to Asia, with Hainanese chicken rice (RMB55). 6 2 | may 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w . thatsmags . com

Though well cooked, the condiments, rice and poultry lack those bold flavors they’re so well known for, awakening us to the fact that one can’t always expect dishes to taste the way they do in a hawker center in Singapore. Or can we? The nasi lemak (RMB55), laksa (RMB50) and beef rendang fare better; for those seeking Nanyang favorites, these are apt choices and go well with a dose of pulled tea, also known as teh tarik (RMB25/30), or Bandung fever (RMB35), a cold rose and milk cordial. Fusion food lovers will enjoy Urban Pot’s pizza varieties; try the canton roast duck (RMB68) and black pepper crab (RMB88) pies. But do take heed, as they’re not eaten the traditional way – you have to fold a slice (think Peking duck pancakes) and then chow down. For a taste of Italy, pastas are decent; try the truffle oil and mushroom (RMB48) and pair it with a cold one from the wide selection of drinks. There’s just about everything liquid to wash down your meal; juices, draft beers, bubbly, whiskeys and shots. This is Party Pier after all, and in the lyrics of Mason Jennings’ ‘Drinking as Religion,’ “it’s drown or keep drinking.” The lack of culinary theme makes it wildly incomprehensible that a menu

can deliver such authenticity, but with its casual, drop-in attitude, Urban Pot is just that – urban, with friendly vibes, decent dishes, drinks and music thrown in for good measure. And somehow, just somehow, it all lights up and comes together. Price: RMB100 Who’s going: pre-drinkers and the welltraveled Good for: light eats before heavy beats

> Shop A27 (close to Suns), Party Pier Beer Culture and Art Zone, 118 Modiesha Dajie, Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District 海珠区阅江西路磨碟沙大街118号珠江琶醍啤酒文化创意艺术区A27铺 (8413 2879)

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Ga Sung Tea Restaurant

Swashbuckler of the South Text and Photos by Tristin Zhang

he beloved home of milk tea and pineapple buns, cha chaan teng, or tea restaurants, came into prominence in post World War II Hong Kong, when British customs permeated the local population. As Hong Kongese acquired a taste for new ‘luxurious’ western delicacies, tea restaurants met the rising demand with a mix of coffee, milk teas, cakes and sandwiches. Cantonese dishes, too, remained on the menu – in case culinary buccaneers lost heart while skimming through the list of foreign foods. Later on, cha chaan teng adopted more exotic recipes and spicy curries, influenced by Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand. Now a common sight in Hong Kong, Macau, Guangzhou and other southern cities in China, tea restaurants have evolved to appeal to an even larger consumer base by adding to the menu an array of flavors from all over China.

Ga Sung (meaning ‘add dishes’), nestled self-consciously between big boys the Tavern and the Brew in Zhujiang New Town, veers from tradition with its array of Sichuan specialties. Spicy shrimp (RMB78), Sichuan poached beef (RMB58) and the famous spicy and sour, hand-ripped cabbage (RMB38) promise zesty tongues and nonstop requests for water. The Singapore prawns with black pepper (RMB78), one of Ga Sung’s signature dishes, bodes a foreign aroma. Yet the prawns have a novel, stimulating taste that sparks one’s appetite – well, at least ours. Inside, oblong tables are paired with chairs or benches, making the restaurant feel more like a cafeteria. A cheesy red carpet extends from the door to the kitchen, where, through its glass window, a line of roasted poultry hangs ready to greet customers. We start with Ga Sung’s recommendation – the iced Hong Kong-style milk tea (RMB28). Served in

a large glass filled with crushed ice, the beverage is subtly sweet and great for warding off Guangzhou’s heat spells. The roasted goose meat (RMB68, recommended for four people) is satisfyingly tasty with classic, crunchy skins. A side of sour prune sauce adds a grease-free aftertaste. To spice up your meal, try the pork ribs in scallion oil (RMB58), which are conveniently foil-wrapped at one end. Arriving smoking and fragrant, the ribs are covered with fried and diced onions, peppers and, of course, scallions. They taste as rich as they appear, but a bit more tenderness would garner high marks. Though it pursues the same pioneering spirit as original tea restaurants, Ga Sung falls short in execution. Its all-Chinese menu and lackluster flavors hardly compete with the real deal in Hong Kong. And the location, well – we’re pretty sure the folks behind this venture overlooked the type of clientele hanging around Huajiu Lu. Price: RMB80 Who’s going: local old-timers, visiting families Good for: eating late-night xiaoye, Hong Kong-style milk tea > Shop 110, 2 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城华就路2号110铺 (3833 6540)

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Go Green

Drinking and Driving by Lena Gidwani

onsidering people can be arrested for driving a car under the influence, what’s the rule on driving golf balls while imbibing? Legal, it would seem, at Go Green. Occupying some 2,000 square meters in GT Land Winter Plaza across from the W Hotel, Go Green is where drinks and food are served while customers turn into closeted Tigers (or tigresses). Golf simulators have been with us since the 1970s, but these state-of-the-art versions from GolfZon are taking the golf boom in full swing. 3D-cameras positioned around the green capture your technique, while sensors record the speed, direction and spin of the ball. One can select weather conditions, language and even the course they want to play on; there are over 200 of them, including the popular Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews in Scotland. And if you haven’t a clue on how to handle your ultra-light titanium driver, there are three coaches that provide lessons at an additional fee. Towards the end of this luxurious club you’ll spot a large screen showing the latest standings and a circular bar with an awesome range of drinks and a smartly suited, English-speaking bartender. Unusual, you might think, for a watering hole to be housed in the midst of an indoor golf club, but this is where those lucrative business deals and contract

signings presumably begin. For a bar so concealed, its selection of drinks is superb. The menu features handcrafted cocktails to select wines and everything in between. Le Dome (RMB78) is both visually and palatably strong; apple wood is pumped into a glass dome to reveal a smoky aura that surrounds a glass of tequila, ginger liquor and lime juice, with chocolate bitters on the side. On par with Le Dome is GoGreen No. 1, a must-try that features lots of green to get you in the swing of things; refreshing Hendricks gin, lime cordial, extra dry vermouth and freshly sliced cucumber. If you’ve had a few swills and are looking to recover your game face, try any of the top-notch, superbly priced meals – all of which are delivered directly, whether you’re swinging or schmoozing. The Tom Yam seafood pasta (RMB54) is a well-seasoned and spicy mix of spaghetti, prawns and crab. The French egg sandwich (RMB48) is also great to wash down those flutes of champagne you may be popping after a victory on the green. In a setting like this, you might expect to see nightclub bouncers, and they very well may make an appearance soon as the city’s bar scene transitions to drinking and driving – figuratively speaking, of course. Price: RMB80/RMB300 (if playing) Who’s going: greenhorns, well-suited fuerdai Good for: stress release, urban tee times > Unit 420, 4/F, GT Land Winter Plaza, Zhujiang Dong Lu, Tianhe District 天河区珠江东路高德汇冬天区4层 420铺 (3893 9133)

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tion, 4-9 mmHg). The AHA/ASA recommends a diet that is low in sodium and includes fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products for reducing BP and lowering the risk of stroke. The ESH recommends a lowsodium diet (limited to 5-6g per day) as well as reducing body-mass index to 25kg/m2 and waist circumference (to <102 cm in men and <88 cm in women).

Medications

If blood pressure is not well controlled by lifestyle modifications, there are several drug options for treating and managing hypertension. Diuretic: thiazides and loop diuretics. Thiazide diuretics are the preferred agents in the absence of compelling indications. An angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, such as: Lisinopril, enalapril, captopril, ramipril. Calcium channel blocker (CCB): Amlodipine, nifedipine, felodipine. Beta-blocker: Atenolol, Acebutolol, Betaxolol, Bisoprolol. Aldosterone antagonist: spironolactone, eplerenone. > Dr. David Tai, M.D. is an American family medicine physician with more than 20 years experience in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, prenatal care and surgery at Eur Am International Medical Center, 1/F, North Tower, Ocean Pearl Bldg, 19 Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 广州市天河区珠江新城华利路19号远洋明珠大厦北座首层康辰医疗 (3758 5328, www. eurammedicalcenter.com)

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Maison de Henriot

Interview with Brand Manager Sandor Hunyadi by Jocelyn Richards

his month, we talked with Sandor Hunyadi, the brand manager of Maison de Henriot, to learn more about the esteemed winemaking family that once served bubbly to the royal courts of Europe and how the brand is faring in the Chinese market thus far. When did Henriot wines first enter the Chinese market and how have they been received thus far? Henriot entered the Chinese market around three years ago, as a Champagne brand, although the house also owns William Fevre, Bouchard Pere et Fils and Villa Ponciago, which have been distributed for quite a while. Henriot have been received with great interest and have already built a reputation and ‘fan’ following among private and corporate clients as a lesser known, niche champagne brand.

Which of Henriot’s varieties best suit entry-level wine consumers? Most likely the Henriot brut NV (non-vineat / drink | N e w B ars

tage) – its style is quite distinguishable from other Brut NVs. The house specializes on making the Chardonnay more dominant in the final blend, which makes the Champagne easier to access and enjoy. At the same time it delivers great complexity and finesse without being overwhelmingly excessive. Compared to other common reds on the mainland, what makes Villa Ponciago attractive? Villa Ponciago is a Beaujolais Estate, which can be traced back to 996 AD, specializing in Fleurie - a Beaujolais Premier Cru. It is quintessential Beaujolais with a Bourgogne wine making technique. The grapes are handpicked, have been gently pressed and 20-30 percent of the juice matured in oak barrels that are one to four years old to give more texture and silkiness. The vine is 35 years old on average. You have the freshness, fruitiness and floral nose of classic Beaujolais with the complexity and layers of good

Burgundy Rouge. The wines offer incredible flavor profile and complexity for a fraction of the price of a Burgundy Premier Cru.

When purchasing Henriot brands in China, how can one be sure the bottles are real? The one way to make sure is by purchasing from a reliable retailer or vendor. Henriot brands are exclusively distributed and imported by Summergate Fine Wines. The importer should be listed on the Chinese back label. Which famous world leaders would be sipping these? Champagne Henriot was enjoyed by the Austrian and Hungarian royal courts during the Austrian-Hungarian Empire period. Bouchard Pere et Fils have been a long supplier of French royalty, and one of the favorite wines of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Aidesen Grizzly

Un-bear-able by Matthew Bossons

aking up residence next to powerhouse locations like The Tavern and Social&Co means you have to be at the top of your game. Sadly, Aidesen Grizzly is a rookie trying to compete in the big leagues. This new bar’s claim to fame is its variety of craft beer hailing from the far-away city of Tsingtao – also home to China’s esteemed beer brand. While the suds at Aidesen Grizzly are substantially better than Tsingtao’s, however, the hangout fails in a number of other key areas – namely, its interior design and sparse menu. 6 6 | may 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w . thatsmags . com

For starters, Grizzly’s pub is small, which wouldn’t normally be a problem, except that it’s smeared with cheesy wall art and a washroom with painfully suggestive photos. The menu doesn’t fare much better. Aside from being hand-drawn on cardboard, it’s cursed with food options that can only be described as basic finger foods. The beer list (or wine list, as it’s strangely titled on the menu) is also a wee bit depressing – there are only three options, a yellow beer (RMB28/pint), weissbier (RMB28/pint) and stout (RMB32/pint). While the craft brews are admittedly good (and cheap), the bleak atmosphere made the experience far from memorable. We’d recommend heading next door to one of Huajiu Lu’s more lively establishments.

Price: RMB30 Who’s going: late-night loiterers, Tsingdao natives Good for: cheap beer and sexually charged posters

> 6 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城华就路6号 (400-6768961)

Italian A Cappella Mezzotono A Cappella

The World of Mozart by David Stern Concert

Hear Italian a cappella group Mezzotono’s performances have been applauded in the theaters of 34 countries worldwide. Their style incorporates elements of jazz, classical, bossa nova, mambo and tango, making them attractive to a wide range of musical circles around the globe. By reproducing the sounds of diverse instruments, the five a cappella musicians humor audiences with their spot-on renditions and entertaining refrains. Come to Xinghai Concert Hall on May 20 for an upbeat night of a cappella. > Fri May 20, 8pm; RMB100-380. Chamber Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District 越秀区二沙岛晴波路33号星海音乐厅 (8735 3869)

Kousuke Atari China Tour Concert A self-trained musician, Atari is a Japanese enka artist who performs shimauta (Japanese island songs), a genre native to his hometown. Many of his Chinese fans came to know him in the Taiwanese film Cap No. 7, where he sang with excellent technique. Commencing a tour throughout China this year, Atari arrives in Guangzhou to present a collection of cool and refreshing tunes. Don’t miss out. > Wed May 18, 8pm; RMB180-680. Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District 越秀区二沙岛晴波路33号星海音乐厅 (8735 3869)

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Haya Concert

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Leonis Quartet Concert

As the son of renowned American violinist and conductor Isaac Stern, David Stern was born an artist, moving on to instruct vocal classes and later conduct symphony orchestras and baroque operas. A graduate of Juilliard, Stern’s conviction that music is relevant and essential in today’s world has riveted audiences across the globe. During his concert in Guangzhou, Stern will collaborate with the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra to play Mozart’s ‘Symphony No. 40’, ‘Symphony No. 25’ and ‘Overture to Don Giovanni.’ > Sat May 7, 8pm; RMB80-280. Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District 越秀区二沙岛晴波路33号星海音乐厅 (8735 3869)

Windsbach Boy Choir

Haya is a Chinese band focused on Mongolian music. This year, the group picked up a number of new Chinese fans following their appearance on the popular music show I’m a Singer. With a grand and resonant sound, Haya has stayed true to their ethnic, individual styles. Come out on the evening of May 8 for a mindblowing concert by these brilliant young musicians. > Sun May 8, 8pm; RMB180-1,300. Opera Hall, Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Tianhe District 天河区珠江西路1号广州大剧院 (3839 2888)

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Engaging with an avant-garde approach, the musicians of Leonis Quartet create dynamic renditions of classics in the realms of theater, dance, literature and music. Staying true to tradition, they interpret the most beautiful pages of the composers of their time and participate in projects that combine musical creation, development space and electronics. Their 60-minute performance at Guangzhou Opera House will include both adaptations and original works. > Sun May 8, 8pm; RMB180. Experimental Theatre, Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Tianhe District 天河区珠江西路1号广州大剧院 (3839 2888)

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The Swingle Singers A Cappella

The Swingle Singers are a vocal group originally formed in Paris in 1962 and reassembled in London after disbanding in 1973. First making waves in the 1960s, the Swingles have won five Grammy Awards for their innovative spirit of pushing the boundaries of vocal music. New blood has continued to pour into the group, bestowing versatility upon the Swingles that allows them to collaborate with artists as diverse as Modern Jazz Quartet, Jamie Cullum and Labrinth. Today, the group is comprised of seven young musicians who are busying touring the world. Be sure to book your tickets early for this long-awaited concert! > Fri May 13, 8pm; RMB180-680. Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District 越秀区二沙岛晴波路33号星海音乐厅 (8735 3869)

One of the most renowned boy choirs in the world, Windsbacher Knabenchor, or the Windsbach Boy Choir, are a German choral group made up of boys and young men from the town of Windsbach, in southern Germany. Founded in 1946, the choir is characterized by a unique synthesis of musicality and purity of sound. Major oratorios of Bach, Handel, Mozart, Mendelssohn and Stravinsky make up the bulk of their subject matter. Popular all over the world, the choir of around 70 singers holds more than 50 concerts internationally each year. This May, the Windsbach Boy Choir will inspire Guangzhou audiences with select ballads. > Sun May 15, 3pm; RMB80－1,100. Opera Hall, Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Tianhe District 天河区珠江西路1号广州大剧院 (3839 2888)

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Summer Palace Presents Three Selected Treasures

The Season of White Asparagus Themed Menu

Cantonese Cuisine

Ta st e Chefs go crazy for white asparagus this time of year, which contains large amounts of vitamins and minerals. Celebrate the season by sampling the delicate flavor of this agreeable vegetable at Dining Room in the Park Hyatt Guangzhou. > All month, 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.309.30pm. Dining Room, Park Hyatt Guangzhou, 16 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城华夏路16号 (3769 1234)

This season, Summer Palace – a Chinese restaurant in Shangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou – offers three tasty Cantonese dishes for guests. Elaborately designed by Executive Chef Jacky Chan, these dishes fuse elements of Cantonese and Hong Kong cuisines. Stop by to try double-boiled sea whelk soup with chicken, barbecued pork and chicken liver or a delicious dim sum spread. > Ongoing, 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. Summer Palace, Shangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou, 1 Huizhan Dong Lu, Haizhu District 海珠区会展东路1号 (8917 6498)

Sustainable Seafood

Mother’s Day Celebration at Grand Hyatt Dim Sum

Live at 2 on 988 Buffet

Dinner

New Menu

Delight your palate with choice Australian Angus beef and sustainable seafood like Boston lobster, green-shell mussels, Atlantic halibut and more at G Restaurant. This month, the venue presents a brand new dining concept with a bucket of chilled or platter of grilled seafood for two, including Boston lobster, Gillardeau oysters, flower crab, scallops, prawns, geoduck clams and Alaskan king crab. Reserve a table soon to relish this extravagant meal! > All month, 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm. G Restaurant, Grand Hyatt Guangzhou, 12 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城珠江西路12号 (8550 8025/8550 8026)

Celebrate this special day with your families at Grand Hyatt and enjoy the satisfying flavors of authentic Cantonese cuisine. Explore yam cha or dim sum dining culture and indulge in delicacies specially prepared by the expert culinary team. Reservations must be made for a minimum of four. > Sun May 8, 11.30am-2.30pm, dim sum brunch at RMB238; 6-9.30pm, buffet dinner at RMB338. Grand Ball Room, Grand Hyatt Guangzhou, 12 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城珠江西路12号 (8396 1234)

Live food stations at 2 on 988 will feature daily gastronomic shows complete with animated cooking demonstrations and the freshest seafood in town. Come dig in and enjoy a free flow of beer and soft drinks! > Sun-Thu until Jun 30, 6-10pm; RMB398 plus 15 percent for adults, RMB268 plus 15 percent for children between 6 and 12, free for children under 5. 2 on 988, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District 天河区广州大道中988号 (3883 8888)

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Lightwire Theater Presents Moon Mouse Neon

Production

Boundless Material

Exhibition

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2 Men by Edward Lam and Horse Dance Theatre

Dance

A collaborative production by Hong Kong director and scriptwriter Edward Lam and Horse Dance Theatre from Taiwan, 2 Men explores human interrelation through two close friends. Accompanied by cheerful, explosive piano pieces, the story unfolds through the beautiful choreography of Taiwanese dancers Wu-kang Chen and Wei-chia Su. > Fri-Sat Jun 3-4, 8pm; RMB80-280. Experimental Theatre, Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Tianhe District 天河区珠江西路1号广州大剧院 (3839 2888)

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National Theatre Live: Man and Superman Live

Broadcast

Man and Superman, a four-act drama written by Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw, is a romantic comedy that debuted in London in 1905. National Live Theatre’s reinvention features Academy Award nominee Ralph Fiennes who “gives one of the best performances of his career,” in the words of the Independent. Reserve a seat today and witness this witty, provocative classic while it’s in Guangzhou. > Sat May 7, 7.30pm; Thu Jun 9, 2pm; RMB160. Experimental Theatre, Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Tianhe District 天河区珠江西路 1号广州大剧院 (3839 2888) 7 0 | may 2 0 1 6 | G Z | w w w . thatsmags . com

Lightwire Theater, famous for their electroluminescent artistry, is coming to Guangzhou again this summer. Featuring puppet-like, neon creatures, their one-of-a-kind productions tell poignant stories accompanied by imaginative scores. This year, the group will present Moon Mouse – A Space Odyssey, which depicts the merry adventures of Marvin the mouse as he journeys to the moon. > Sat Jun 4, 3pm and 8pm; RMB100-380. Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District 越秀区二沙岛晴波路33号星海音乐厅 (8735 3869)

Le Petit Prince by TNT Theatre Britain Drama

Le Petit Prince (The Little Prince) is originally a book by French author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and was later adapted into a theatrical drama and film. Depicting a fascinating story about a pilot’s encounter with an alien prince in the Sahara, the story has delighted countless readers since it was published in 1945. TNT Theatre’s version is the work of its artistic director Paul Stebbings, whose theatrical style is internationally acclaimed for its combination of physical, visual and musical drama. Reserve your tickets ahead to enter the fantastic world of The Little Prince. > Wed-Thu May 25-26, 7.30pm; RMB100-320. Chamber Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District 越秀区二沙岛晴波路33号星海音乐厅 (8735 3869)

Boundless Material is a modern art exhibition that displays scores of sculptures and paintings by two Dutch artists Nick Renshaw and Riet van der Linden. It is a window through which the landscape of modern arts in the Netherlands can be observed by Chinese and international audiences. With their in-depth and personal recognition of material property, the two use a range of different substances to enhance their artistic expression. Through these colorful, thought-provoking pieces, one can see the possibilities of an eco-friendly world. > Tue-Sun until May 16, 10am10pm; free entry. Kui Yuan Gallery, 9 Xuguyuan Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区恤孤院路9号逵园艺术馆 (8765 9746)

Face of God – The Rare Masks of Central Africa

Exhibition

The Legendary Swordsman Acrobatic Play

Based on the story of classic novel The Smiling, Proud Wanderer by Louis Cha of Hong Kong (better known for his pen name Jin Yong), this acrobatic play tells the story of a Chinese martial artist and how he achieves perfection in swordplay. Presented by the Guangzhou Acrobatic Troupe, this gripping production combines martial arts, acrobatics, drama as well as Cantonese folk music. Don’t miss this spectacular showcase of local talent and tradition. > Thu-Sat May 26-28, 8pm; RMB80-480. Opera Hall, Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Tianhe District 天河区珠江西路1号广州大剧院 (3839 2888)

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In the mysterious traditions of Africa, masks have long played a unique and sacred role. Images of female dancers donning masks have been spotted on cliffs in South Africa, while the disguises are often worn during special rituals, including rite of passage ceremonies or in daily life by some tribes. This exhibition, entitled Face of God, will showcase 110 different masks, including the instruments used to create them. Stop by for a rare look into this fascinating ritual. > Tue-Sun until July 24, 9am-5pm; RMB15. 3/F, Guangdong Museum, 2 Zhujiang Dong Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城珠江东路2号广东省博物馆3楼 (3804 6886)

Mandarin Open House Guangzhou Language

Parkour with City Spanker Class Have a thing for flying over rooftops? Want to master flips off a 10-story building? Then join Remix Lab’s parkour fundamental classes to pick up some awe-inspiring techniques. City Spanker, a group of Guangzhou-based parkour enthusiasts, has set up a basic course for those interested in this uber-cool activity. An emerging extreme sport in China, parkour is also a fun way to get in shape. Follow Remix Lab on Wechat (RemixLabNews) for more information. > Sat-Sun ongoing, 2.30-7pm; RMB20 (limited to 30 people). RemixLab, Room 399, Building 9, Nanhai Machine Factory, 165 Dongguanzhuang Lu, Tianhe District 天河区东莞庄路165号南海机械厂9号楼399室 (137 2671 3459)

Mandarin Open House is a community language learning activity held by one of the top Mandarin training centers in China. On top of exchanging insight into the rich and challenging aspects of living and working in Guangzhou, participants can also learn practical, daily Chinese phrases and more about popular topics that locals like to talk about, including food, celebrities, dating, traveling, job hunting and more. Mandarin House offers accredited Chinese language programs. Call or visit their center and see why more than 30,000 people have opted for Mandarin House. For more information, please contact Mandarin House at info@ mandarinhouse.com. > Sat May 7, 1-3pm. Room 1403, 14/F, Tower B, Zhongtai International Plaza, 161 Linhe Xi Lu, Tianhe District 天河区林和西路161号中泰大厦B1403 室 (400 633 5538, www.mandarinhouse.com)

MICS Macau DJ Festival Party

European Chamber South China Chapter 10th Anniversary Gala Celebration

The evening of May 21 will observe the 10th anniversary of the European Chamber South China in one of Guangzhou’s landmark skyscrapers – IFC. Accompanied by pleasant music and a dazzling view of the city from the 70th floor, the gala invites you to don your finest attire and celebrate this exciting occasion in style. The night will be a great opportunity to rub shoulders with the movers and shakers of this city and witness stunning performances. Plus, those who attend the event will stand a chance to win two round-trip tickets to Europe! > Sat May 21, 6.30pm; individual tickets: members RMB800, non-members RMB1,200; table booking: members RMB7,200, non-members RMB10,800. 70/F, Four Season Hotel Guangzhou, 5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城珠江西路5号广州四季酒店70楼 (gz.marketing@europeanchamber.com.cn)

Coinciding with the Macau International Clubbing Show, this DJ festival opens its gates to music fans from May 18 to 20 and will add bold dynamism to the trade show. For the second year running, the festival is teaming up with Club Cubic – the largest and more prestigious club in Macau – to bring fans the world’s most renowned international DJs and upcoming talents. This year, the show is expected to draw in over 3,000 fans and will feature elite DJs Megan Daniels, Sonny Wharton and ARTY, who will keep the party rocking all night long. > Wed-Fri Mar 18-20, 10pm-6am, HKD240-280. Club Cubic, City of Dreams, Macau 澳门路凼区金光大道新濠天地Hard Rock酒店2楼, 嬌比俱樂部 (Cubic) (755-2383 4572, www.TicketFlap.com/MICSDJ)

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hotel news HOTEL NEWS Adrian Liu Named General Manager of Hilton Guangzhou Baiyun

stay alive; it’s more about a full experience that relates to enliven your five senses. I look forward to bringing the authentic taste of Italian cuisine and experience of genuine Italian dining to the city. My mission is to let you fall in love with my restaurant,” said Zamboni. Hampton by Hilton Guangzhou Opens First Flagship Hotel in China

Hilton Worldwide announced the appointment of Adrian Liu as general manager of Hilton Guangzhou Baiyun. Liu is well versed in hotel management, having gained rich experience in the hospitality industry over the past 17 years with Hilton Worldwide. He first started as guest service manager at Hilton Beijing in 1999. Later on, Liu led his task force as general manager at Doubletree by Hilton Qinghai, located in Golmud, Qinghai province. Following his recent promotion, Liu will oversee all aspects of the hotel’s management, including operations, sales, marketing, security, maintenance, housekeeping and accounting. He will also ensure that quality and guest experiences are unique to the property and are consistent with the Hilton brand. Andrea Zamboni Appointed Chef de Cuisine of Limoni at The RitzCarlton, Guangzhou

The opening of Hampton by Hilton Guangzhou Zhujiang New Town marks the newest Hampton by Hilton hotel and flagship property of the brand in China. The 223-room hotel proudly joins the Hampton portfolio of more than 2,100 hotels around the world. Hampton by Hilton Guangzhou Zhujiang New Town is located in the heart of Guangzhou and is managed by Huanpeng Hotel Management (Guangzhou) Limited.

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Stanley Lam Appointed Hotel Manager of Grand Hyatt Guangzhou

The LN Garden Hotel, Guangzhou was again selected as the ‘Best Business Hotel in Guangzhou’ at the 9th Annual TTG China Travel Awards on April 7. This award is a testament to the hotel’s commitment to guests and business partners, as well as their returning support. The TTG China Travel Awards ceremony is Greater China’s most prestigious travel and trade awards, which seeks to commend outstanding travel and trade organizations in the region. The LN Garden Hotel was the first luxury five-star hotel in Guangzhou and remains an important landmark today.

W Guangzhou was proud to announce the hottest news of the year last month, when the quarter final of The Voice of China Guangzhou Area took place at W Guangzhou on April 14. The hotel plans to organize its own version of Voice of China, providing a platform for future stars. The April event saw hundreds of guests share their passion for musical expression.

PROMOTIONS Fun for the Family at Holiday Inn Resort Changbaishan

LN Garden Hotel Awarded Best Business Hotel in Guangzhou

Nicholas Wong Appointed Director of F&B of The RitzCarlton, Guangzhou Chef Andrea Zamboni was recently appointed to the position of chef de cuisine at Limoni restaurant in The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou. With over 16 years of culinary experience working with Michelinstarred chefs, Chef Zamboni will lead the signature Limoni at The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou to achieve new heights. “Modern dining is no longer simply about eating to

The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou appointed Nicholas Wong as the new director of the food and beverage sector. Wong will be fully responsible for all food and beverage operations at the hotel, including restaurants, bars, catering and banquet operations. He will continue to motivate and develop his team to pursue excellence in all areas. A native of Malaysia, fluent in English, Bahasa, Mandarin and Cantonese, Wong is a highly motivated leader that consistently exceeds the goals of the hotel and is passionate about achieving excellence. He constantly seeks to improve not only the profitability but also the productivity and efficiency of his operations.

The Voice of China Visits W Guangzhou

Recently appointed the new hotel manager of Grand Hyatt Guangzhou, Stanley Lam commenced his hospitality career with Grand Hyatt Hong Kong in 1991 and subsequently took important roles in various food and beverage outlets. After his stellar performance, he was promoted to outlet manager in 2004 and later to assistant director of the food and beverage sector in 2008. Lam joined Grand Hyatt Guangzhou as a director of the industry in July 2013 and advanced to executive assistant manager in 2014. With his professional knowledge, great passion and strong leadership, Lam led his team to provide consistent, excellent service to distinguished hotel guests. The Westin Guangzhou Celebrates World Sleep Day The Westin Guangzhou celebrated World Sleep Day by delivering specially customized ‘sleep kits’ to business professionals and local media on March 18. The celebration was part of Westin Hotels and Resorts’ partnership with the World Sleep Society in Asia Pacific, which reinforces the brand’s reputation for offering a quality night’s sleep on the road, both at home and in the air.

The Holiday Inn is partnering with Trevor Lai this month – the famous author and artist who created BOOMi plus Bibop – to enhance your children’s favorite BOOMithemed room. Upon check-in at Holiday Inn hotels, kids will receive a BOOMi package that includes a special passport to collect stamps, a travel tag and stickers. Once in the room, kids will be delighted to find BOOMi bear bathrobes, slippers, designed amenities and many more goodies. This promotion is valid from May 1 to September 30. Visit www.holidayinnresorts.com/changbaishan for more information. > 455 Baiyun Lu, Fusongxian County, Baishan City, Jilin 吉林省白山市抚松县白云路455号 (439 698 6666)

Garden Spa Getaway Pamper yourself and a loved one with the Garden Hotel’s Garden Spa Getaway package. Premier suites start from RMB1,428 and include a one-night stay, a 30-minute back massage and 30-minute relaxation time at Angsana Spa, as well as a buffet breakfast. Prices are subject to a 15 percent service charge. > 368 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区环市东路368号 (8333 8989 ext. 3669, rsvn@thegardenhotel. com.cn)

Uniquely Boutique at LN Hotel Five Treat yourself and someone special to a unique experience of historic Lingnan culture in the Executive Room at LN Hotel Five before relaxing on a night cruise along the Pearl River. Packages start from RMB988 and include a one-night stay, night cruise and breakfast for two. > LN Hotel Five, 277 Yanjiang Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区沿江中路277 号 (8931 0505)

travel deals Spring Staycation at Chimelong Hotel Sometimes the best holidays are only a few miles away. Affordable and convenient, staycations bring the benefits of ultimate relaxation and prepared meals without the hassle of airports and crowds. Celebrate your holiday at Chimelong Hotel with delicious feasts and endless entertainment for the whole family. Packages start at RMB1,698 and include theme park tickets, five-star hotel accommodation and a luxurious breakfast. Reserve your getaway today – the promotion is available from May 1 through June 30. > Chimelong Hotel, Panyu Dadao, Panyu District, Guangzhou 广州市番禺区番禺大道长隆酒店 (8478 6838)

Experience the Hengqin Bay Fantasy Tour Ready to escape the steamy season and plan a rejuvenating weekend getaway? Head to Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel this spring and slip into a relaxing holiday beneath the azure skies of Zhuhai. Hengqin Bay Water World promises a splash of fun on waterslides, lazy rivers and more. Take advantage of the Fantasy Tour package that starts at RMB1,498 and includes a one-night stay in a guestroom, two tickets to the Ocean Kingdom or Circus and access to all hotel amenities and services. > Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel, Fuxiang Bay, Hengqin New District, Zhuhai 珠海市横琴新区富祥湾长隆横琴湾酒店 (0756-299 8888)

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RESTAURANT ASIAN INDIAN (south ASIAN) Bombay Grill Cuisine of India 2 Aiguo Lu, Overseas Chinese Village (opposite Holiday Inn City Centre Hotel Lobby), Yuexiu District (8359 4533) 孟买印度餐厅, 越秀区环市东路华侨新村爱国路2号 (假日酒店正门对面)

Dadao, Dongcheng District, Dongguan (0769-2200 1888) 和日本料理 , 东莞市东城区东纵大道 208 号东莞万达文华酒店 1 楼

Bangkok Bar No. 10, 104 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3801 9391) 曼谷吧 , 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 10 号 104 铺

I by Inagiku 5/F, W Guangzhou, 26 Xiancun Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (6628 6628) 稻菊日本料理 , 天河区珠江新城冼村路 26 号广州 w 酒店 5 楼

Hero North 2, G/F, Tianhe Hui Shopping Mall, 160 Tianhe Zhijie, Tianhe District (3886 6138) 天河区天河直街 160 号天河汇商业广场首层北 02 号

BAKERY & DESSERT

Kaiseki Japanese Restaurant 4/F, Lobby No. 2, Chimelong Hotel, Panyu Dadao, Panyu District (8478 6838 ext. 61488) 怀石料理日本餐厅 , 番禺区迎宾路长隆酒店二号大堂4层

Hot Basil Thai Cuisine 1) Shop G4-5, 522 Huifu Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8330 2183); 2) 2/F, Unit 205, 75 Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8558 3988) 泰地道 1) 越秀区惠福东路 522 号 G4-5 铺 ; 2) 天河区天河东路 75 号二楼 205 铺

Awfully Chocolate M50, TaiKoo Hui Shopping Mall, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (www.awfullychocolate.com) 天河区天河路 383 号太古汇 M50

Koyama Robatayaki Sushi 1) 4/F, Electronic Bldg, 403 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8732 2022); 2) 3F, Ping An Building, 50-160 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3886 8038); 3) Shop 101, 1/F, Times Square, 28 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (3882 1846) 小山日本料理 1) 越秀区环市东路 403 号电子大厦 4 楼 ; 2) 天河区体育东路 150-160 号平安大厦 3 楼 ; 3) 天河区天河北路 28 号时代广场 1 楼 101 店 Roku Roku G/F, Xiang Long Garden, 177 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (2223 3066) 六绿 , 天河区天河北路 177 号

Little India Indian & Nepalese Cuisine Units 103-104, Edinburgh International Apartment, 2 Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3878 1353) 越秀区珠江新城华利路2号爱丁堡国际公寓103-104号铺

Sushi Love Shop B1-008B, B/F, Grandview Mall, 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (8372 0178) 天河区天河路 228 号正佳广场负一层 B1-008B 商铺

Punjabi Indian Cusine 2/F, Guotai Hotel, 376 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8382 4542 / 8382 4596) 本杰比印度料理, 越秀区环市东路376号国泰宾馆2楼

Sushi Oh 1) Shop 1129-1, UU Park, Mall of the World, 89 Huacheng Dadao, Tianhe District (3832 5541); 2) 3/F, China Plaza, Zhongshan San Lu, Yuexiu District (8364 1039) 寿司皇 1) 天河区花城大道 89 号天河城 UU Park 美食中心 1129-1 号铺 ; 2) 越秀区中山三路 33 号中华广场 3 楼

The Tandoor-Guangzhou 2/F, Asia International Hotel, 326 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (6260 8999) 天都里印度餐厅 , 越秀区环市东路 326 号亚洲国际大酒店二层

Fusion Japan 102B-105, Pearl River City Garden, Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3838 5477) 非常日本 , 天河区珠江新城华利路 25 号珠江都荟 102B-105 Full House 442 Huifu Donglu, Yuexiu District (8333 3882) 越秀区惠福东路 442 号 He Japanese Restaurant 1/F, 208 Dongzong

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VIETNAMESE District Bo Ho No. 20 Jianshe Si Malu (next to Oggi) Yuexiu District (8356 7059) 越秀区建设四马路 20 号 Indochine 57 Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District (2893 5253) 天河区天河东路 57 号 Lemon House Vietnamese Cuisine 1) 1/F, 11 Jianshe Liu Ma Lu, Yuexiu District (8375 3600); 2) 511 Huifu Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8318 9715) 越茗苑越式美食 1) 越秀区建设六马路 11 号首层 ; 2) 越秀区惠福东路 511 号

Pho Kim Saigon No. B110, -1/F, IFC shopping mall, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District ((Mr. Wong: 138 2516 5093) 天河区珠江新城 IFC 国金天地负一层 B110 铺

Lombok Indonesian Restaurant 522 Huifu Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (020-8306 5831) 越秀区惠福东路 522 号

California Roll Restaurant 1) Shop 101, 55 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8370 3288); 2) ; 12 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District(8376 5763); 3) No. 107,Building 31,Liede Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3827 8599) 加州卷 1) 越秀区建设六马路 55 号 101 铺 ; 2）越秀区建设六马路 12 号 ; 3) 天河区珠江新城猎德大道 31 号中海璟晖 107 号

Soi 5 G/F, 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8388 3821) 越秀区建设六马路 1 号誉海食街一楼

Nha Trang Vietnamese Restaurant 2/F, Guangzhou Yijian Building, 3-7 Jianshe Liu Malu (8373 6663) 芽莊越式料理越秀区建设六马路 3-7 号广州一建大厦二层

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Mr. Thai Shop 201 (above Starbucks on Xingsheng Lu), 31 Liede Dadao, Tianhe District (8660 6822) 天河区猎德大道 31 号二楼 201 ( 兴盛路风情街星巴克上 )

Lemon Leaf 32 Dezheng Nan Lu, Yuexiu District (8381 5981) 柠檬叶越南餐厅 , 越秀区德政南路 32 号

Taste of India 165 Taojin Lu, Yuexiu District (8350 7688, 8357 2688) 印斯味餐馆酒廊 , 越秀区淘金路 165 号国际大酒店二层

Pandan Indonesian Cuisine 1) No. 1619, Bldg A, 475 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8760 5258); 2) 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 5075) ; 3) Shop 1-3, 2/F, 11 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe District (3805 1586) 香兰印尼餐厅 1) 越秀区环市东路 475 号 A 区 16-19 号 ; 2) 越秀区建设六马路一号 ( 靠东风东路口 ); 3) 天河区兴盛路 11 号兴盛汇 2 层 1-3 铺

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Tairyo Teppanyaki 1) 2/F, Zhizhunhui, 263 Huasui Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8559 8937); 2) 2/F, Guangyi Bldg, 34-38 Huale Lu, Yuexiu District (8360 1371); 3) Shop 3008, 3/F, Baiyun Wanda Plaza, Baiyun District (2332 0061); 4) Shop 3009, 3/F, Guilan Wanda Plaza, Nanhai District, Foshan (0757-6685 3568); 5) Shop 3005, 3/F, Panyu Wanda Plaza, Panyu District (2293 8935) 大渔铁板烧 1) 珠江新城华穗路 263 号至尊汇二楼 ; 2) 越秀区华乐路 34-38 号广怡大厦 2 楼 ; 3) 白云区万达广场室内步行街 3 层 3008 铺 ; 4) 佛山市南海区桂澜北路 28 号万达广场三层 3009 铺；5) 番禺万达广场三层 3005 铺

THAI Amaze Shop G15-16, Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3839 9938) 泰赏 , 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 8 号兴盛汇 Banana Leaf 1) 5/F, World Trade Centre, 371-375 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8776 3738); 2) 2/F, Times Square, 28 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (3891 0728) 蕉叶风味屋 1) 越秀区环市东路 371-375 号世贸大厦 5 楼 ; 2) 天河区天河北路 28 号时代广场 2 楼

Tiger Prawn Vietnamese Restuarant 1) 548-552 Huifu Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8319 1277); 2) 8/F Guangming Plaza, 63 Xihu Lu, Yuexiu District (8338 1931) 大头虾越式风味 1) 越秀区惠福东路 548-552 号 ; 2) 越秀区西湖路 63 号光明广场 8 楼

OTHER ASIAN Kang Ho-Dong Baekjeong No. 2-2, 3/F, Xingsheng Hui, Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District(3810 4800) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路兴盛汇3楼2-2号 Honey Beam's 27 Huali Lu, Tianhe District 天河区华利路 27 号 (181 0255 3597) My Old Place B1-012C, Grandview Mall, 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3855 0866) 天河区天河路 228 号正佳广场 Penang Malaysian Fusion Restaurant Shop 49-51, 475 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8760 8599) 槟城马来西亚餐厅 , 越秀区环市东路 475 号之三东都大世界 1 楼 49-51 号 Saba Shop 108-109, 31 Liede Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3802 0572) 天河区珠江新城猎德大道 31 号 108-109 铺 Ya Kun Kaya Toast Shop 523, 5/F, GTLand Winter Mall, 16 Zhujiang Dong Lu, Zhuji-

ang Xincheng, Tianhe District 天河区珠江新城珠江东路 16 号高德置地冬商场 5 层 523 (8526 9606)

Cheri Patisserie L/1, Kabin Dasha, 379 Shougouling Lu, Tianhe District 天河区瘦狗岭路 379 号卡宾大厦首层 Emmaus Bakery 1 Congyun Lu (opposite Poly Hotel), Baiyun District (3663 5171, emmaus@yeah.net) 麦子烘焙 , 白云区从云路 1 号商铺（保利山庄酒店的对面） Maison Delice Ice Cream 64 Xiadu Lu, Haizhu District (French/English: 139 2894 2789; Chinese/English: 136 0964 0604) 玛利兹法式冰淇淋，海珠区下渡路 64 号 Mr. Bean 1) Shop 104, Starlight Walk, 352-354 Xingang Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (189 2759 4161); 2) B1, Grandview Mall, 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (189 2959 0831) 1) 海珠区新港中路 352-354 号环球星光城 104 铺 ; 2) 天河区天河路 228 号正佳广场 B1 Perma Bakery 38 Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu District (8380 7050) 朴门面包工房 , 越秀区建设五马路 38 号 The Mandarin Cake Shop Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou, 389 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 8886) 文华饼店 , 天河区天河路 389 号广州文华东方酒店 White Swan Deli 1/F, White Swan Hotel, Guangzhou, No.1, Shamian South Street, Liwan District (8188 6968 ext. 30840) 美食屋，荔湾区沙面南街 1 号白天鹅宾馆 1 楼

CAFES 2 on 988 Café 2/F, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext. 3304) 全日制餐厅 , 广州大道中 988 号广州圣丰索菲特大酒店 2 楼 Chois Coffee 1)Yuanjing Lu, Baiyun Distrct (8627 2081); 2)559 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District(8523 8363); 3)27 Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District(3855 9019) 崔逸斯咖啡 1) 白云区远景路 3 社 1 号 ; 2) 天河区天河北路 559 号首层 ; 3) 天河区珠江新城华利路 27 号 DownTown Shop 102-103, Peace World Apartment, 29 Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu District 啡悦 , 越秀区建设五马路 29 号好世界公寓首层 102-103 号铺 H2O 4/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou,3 Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3813 6688) H2O 池畔吧 , 天河区珠江新城兴安路 3 号广州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店 4 楼 Henry’s Coffee and Bakery Shop 101, 80 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3893 9367) 天河区珠江新城花城大道 80 号 101 铺 Kafelaku Coffee 1) Shop 1516, 1/F, China Plaza, 33 Zhongshan San Lu, Yuexiu District (8373 8221); 2) Haiyue Lu, Tianhe District (3827 9021); 3) 1/F, Guangwu Hotel, No. 101, 603 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe Dis-

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trict (8754 4117); 4) Fortune Plaza, 116 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3881 1325) 猫屎咖啡 1) 中山三路33号中华广场1楼西门1516铺; 2) 天河区海月路 (近海风路楼; 3) 天河路603号之101号广武酒店1楼 4) 体育东路116号财富广场

Lady 7 Café 2/F, Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3868 2008) 天河区天河东路 75 号 2 楼 Laihui Coffee 1/F, 84 Tianhe Nan Yi Lu, Tianhe District (2984 7242) 来回咖啡 , 天河区天河南一路 84 号首层 Lobby Lounge 2/F, White Swan Hotel, Guangzhou, No.1, Shamian South Street, Liwan District (8188 6968 ext. 30818) 月兔吧，荔湾区沙面南街 1 号白天鹅宾馆 2 楼 Mar-Tea-Ni Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich Lobby, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext. 3301) 马天尼 , 天河区广州大道中 988 号广州圣丰索菲特大酒店大堂菡路 28 号珠江新岸公寓首层 Naughty Bean Shop B1, B/F, South Zone, Mall of the World, 89 Huacheng Dadao, Tianhe District (3831 5355) 天河区花城大道 89 号花城汇南区负一层 B1 号 People's Café (open 24 hours) 1) 1/F, 35 Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 6677); 2) Shop 106-107, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe District (3805 1528) 1) 越秀区建设五马路35号大院一楼; 2) 天河区兴盛路8号106-107铺; Pacific Coffee 1) Shop A, South Gate, 1/F, Tee Mall, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (8558 8263); 2) Shop MU06, TaiKoo Hui Shopping Mall, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3868 2026, 3868 2030); 3) Shop A15 (Lobby), G/F, 191 Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District; 4) Shop 103, G/F, Westmin Plaza, 48 Zhongshan Qi Lu, Liwan District (8132 9797); 5) Shop 103, East Hope Bldg, 515 Dongfeng Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (8132 9797) 太平洋咖啡 1) 天河区天河路 208 号天河城购物中心第一层南门廊 A 号商铺 ; 2) 天河区天河路 383 号太古汇商场 MU06 号铺 ; 3) 天河区体育西路 191 号一层自编号 A15 单元 ( 写字楼大堂内 ); 4) 荔湾区中山七路 48 号西门口广场 1 楼 103 铺 ( 近地铁西门口站 D 出口 ); 5) 越秀区东风中路 515 号东照大厦 103 铺 Teddy Coffee Shop Shop D2, South end of Mall of the World, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8888 8565) 天河区珠江新城花城汇南区 3001 商铺 D2 The Coffee Club 1) B101, Southern District, Central Plaza, 18 Jianshe Da Malu, Yuexiu District (8302 2508, www.coffeeclub.com); 2) G113-G114, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District; 3) Shop 1013, Diwang Plaza, Jiaochang Xi Lu, Yuexiu District 1) 越秀区建设大马路 18 号保利中环广场南区 B101 铺 ; 2) 天河区兴盛路 8 号 113-114 号铺 ( 近保利心语花园 ); 3）越秀区较场西路 26 号地王广场 1013 号铺

Four Seasons 1/F, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu, Yuexiu District (8666 6888 ext. 3123) 四季 , 越秀区流花路 122 号中国大酒店１楼 Lai Heen 3/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, 3 Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3813 6688) 丽轩中餐厅 , 天河区珠江新城兴安路 3 号广州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店 3 楼 Lai Wan Market 2/F, The Garden Hotel Guangzhou, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8333 8989 ext.3922) 荔湾亭 , 越秀区环市东路 368 号花园酒店 2 楼 Lao Yang Dumplings Unit 14, Street Two, Huanan Country Garden Main Gate, Panyu District (180 0222 9433) 番禺区番禺大道华南碧桂园正门右侧商业 2 街 14 铺 Le Chinois 6/F, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext. 3342) 南粤宫, 天河区广州大道中988号广州圣丰索菲特大酒店6楼 Nan’s Kitchen Shop 1-6, 2/F, Xingsheng Hui, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3839 6878) 天河区珠江新城兴盛汇 2 楼 1-6 铺 Hoi Fan 1) Shop 16, The Canton Place, Haifeng Road, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District; 2) Shop 26, The Canton Place, Haifeng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3862 1433); 3) 3F, Fall, G.T Land Plaza, 11-13 Zhujiang Dong Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3869 2704); 4) 3F, Onelink Walk Shopping Mall, 230-232 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3899 2206); 5) 2F, Central Plaza (South Tower), 18 Jianshe Da MaLu, Huanshi Dong Lu, YueXiu District (8302 2281) 开饭 , 1) 天河区珠江新城广粤天地 16 号 ; 2) 天河区珠江新城广粤天地 26 号 ; 3) 天河区珠江新城珠江东路 11-13 号 ; 4) 天河区天河路 230 号－ 232 号高德置地［秋］商场 3 楼 ; 5) 越秀区环市东建设大马路 18 号保利中环广场南塔 2 楼 Jade River 3/F, White Swan Hotel, Guangzhou, No.1, Shamian South Street, Liwan District (8188 6968 ext. 30818) 玉堂春暖，荔湾区沙面南街 1 号白天鹅宾馆 3 楼 Peach Blossom Chinese Restaurant 3/F, The Garden Hotel,Guangzhou, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8333 8989 ext. 3316) 桃园馆中餐厅, 越秀区环市东路368号花园酒店3楼 Wuu’s Hong Kong Cuisine Shop 103-107, B1/F, 75 Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8757 0062) 吴係茶餐厅 , 天河区天河东路 75 号 B1 楼 103-107 Yan Yu 4/F, W Guangzhou, 26 Xiancun Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (6680 7828) 宴遇中餐厅, 天河区珠江新城冼村路26号广州w酒店

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Din Tai Fung Shop 35, M/F, Taikoo Hui, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 8181) 天河区天河区天河路 383 号太古汇 M 层 35 铺 Food Street 1/F, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu, Yuexiu District (8666 6888 ext. 3156) 食街 , 越秀区流花路 122 号中国大酒店１楼

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Orient Palace G/F, 875 Renmin Bei Lu (beside Guangdong Art Institute), Yuexiu District (8136 2438, 8136 2439) 芳廷餐厅, 越秀区人民北路875号首层(广东画院侧)

The Tavern Sports Bar Traditional English style bar that fosters a cosy intimate atmosphere. Both Taverns offer an extensive menu of Western favorites and different theme nights throughout the whole week. 1) Poly 108, 6 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8550 3038); 2) On the right side of the Huanan Country Garden, Yingbin Lu, Panyu District (3482 4882, www.tavernchina. com) 致盛 1) 天河区珠江新城华就路 6 号保利 108 公馆 ; 2) 番禺区迎宾路华南碧桂园大门右侧

Shami House 2/F, Zhao Qing Da Sha, 304 Huanshi Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (8355 3012 / 8355 3091) 莎米屋 , 越秀区环市中路 304 号肇庆大厦 2 楼

Turkish Bosphorus Restaurant 1) Shop 9, Zhaoqing Bldg, 304 Huanshi Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (8356 3578, 8356 3753) 2) 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 7644) 铂斯土耳其餐厅 1) 越秀区环市中路 304 号肇庆大厦 9 号铺 ; 2) 越秀区建设六马路 1 号 2 楼 Sultan Restaurant Turkish BBQ 1) 1-3/F, 367 Huanshi Dong Lu, between Baiyun Hotel and Friendship Store, Yuexiu District (8349 4170, 8349 4171); 2) Shop 102 & 114, Zhonghai Jinghui Huating, 31 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, TianHe District(3801 5002) 1)苏坦土耳其烧烤餐厅, 越秀区环市东路367号1-3 楼 ( 白云宾馆与友谊商店夹位处 ); 2) 广州市天河区珠江新城兴盛路 31 号中海璟晖华庭二期商铺 102 & 114

WESTERN AMERICAN Element Fresh 1) Shop L302, TaiKoo Hui, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 8506); 2) G/F, 42 Qingfeng Jie, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3828 8482) 新元素, 1) 天河区天河路383号太古汇广场L302店; 2) 天河区珠江新城清风街42号首层 13 Factories 7 Tianhe Bei Jie, Tiyu Xi Lu (southwest corner of Chengjian Tower, near Tianhe Dasha North Gate), Tianhe District (3884 9230) 十三行 , 天河区体育西路天河北街 7 号（城建大厦西南角 , 天河大厦北门） 63 Burger & Booze 12,13 Bravo Plaza, 1 JinSui Road. Zhu Jiang New Town. Tianhe District. Guangzhou (3888 5086) 珠江新城金穗路 1 号邦华环球广场 12.13 铺

Chicken Express 1) 11 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 5379); 2)109-2 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8376 5379) 1) 快快基 , 越秀区建设六马路 11 号 ; 2) 天河区珠江新城华就路 2 号 109 之二

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Chaly’s Daily Shop 28, The Canton Place, Haifeng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3862 1305) 茶里 , 天河区珠江新城广粤天地 28 号

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Cajun House 1）2 Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu District (8383 3380, cajunhouse.org); 2）Shop 106, Zhonghai Jinghui Huating, 31 Liede Dadao, Tianhe District (8777 7377) 1）越秀区建设五马路 2 号卡真屋；2）天河区猎德大道 31 号中海璟晖华庭 106 铺

Flavors of China 3/F, White Swan Hotel, Guangzhou, No.1, Shamian South Street, Liwan District (8188 6968 ext. 30818) 风味餐厅，荔湾区沙面南街 1 号白天鹅宾馆 3 楼

Bing Sheng Restaurant 1) 33 Dongxiao Lu, Haizhu District (3428 6910); 2) 168 Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8751 8683); 3) 1-4/F, Wufeng Hotel, 438 Jiangnan Dadao Nan, Haizhu District (8447 2844) 炳胜 1) 海珠区东晓路 33 号 ; 2) 天河区天河东路 168 号 ; 3) 海珠区江南大道南 438 号五凤酒店 1-4 楼

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3) Shop 11-13, Yuhai Food Street, 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8382 8299) 1) 番禺区番禺大道华南碧桂园碧华商业 2 街 9-11 号 ; 2) 天河区珠江新城华讯街保林苑西区加拿大布鲁咖啡馆 , 近发展中心 ; 3) 越秀区建设六马路誉海食街 11-13 号铺

Rooster King 110 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe District 天河区兴盛路110号

Arcade No. 3, Taigucang Warf, 124 Gexin Lu, Haizhu District (2810 1581) 三和仓食酒屋 , 海珠区革新路 124 号太古仓 3 号西门 Foods 1/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, 3 Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3813 6688) 天河区珠江新城兴安路3号广州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店1楼 Grandma’s Home L6, Happy Valley, 36 Machang Lu, Tianhe District (3832 6510) 天河区马场路 36 号太阳新天地 6 楼 River Café 1/F, White Swan Hotel, Guangzhou, No.1, Shamian South Street, Liwan District (8188 6968 ext. 30818) 流浮阁，荔湾区沙面南街 1 号白天鹅宾馆 1 楼

Gail’s Place American Cuisine & Bar Poly Champagne Garden, 32 Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8350 1667) 天河区珠江新城华利路 32 号 , 保利香槟花园首层 Ricci Creative Eats Shop 015B, G/F, Popark Mall, No.63 Linhe Zhong Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, China (Across the street from IKEA) (3809 6330) 天河区林和中路 63 号东方宝泰购物广场首层（宜家家居对面） The Brew Sports Bar & Grill  1) Unit 9-11, Huanan Country Garden, Panyu Dadao (across the road from Chimelong Theme Park), Panyu District (3482 0401); 2) West Section, Bao Lin Yuan, Huaxun Jie, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3408 9549);

FRENCH Chez Max G/F, Central Plaza, 38 Huale Street, Yuexiu District (8360 2157) 越秀区华乐路 38 号广怡大厦一层拐角处 The Connoisseur 3/F, The Garden Hotel, Guangzhou, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8333 8989 ext.3964) 名仕阁 , 越秀区环市东路 368 号花园酒店 3 楼 Jardin d’Olive No. 101, 48 Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District (8750 6440) 橄榄园 , 天河区体育西路 48 号 101 La Marina Shop G20, 10 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3888 0805) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 10 号兴盛汇 G20 铺 ( 近保利心语花园 ) Le Grill 6/F, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext. 3344) 香榭丽舍扒房，天河区广州大道中 988 号广州圣丰索菲特大酒店 6 楼 Les Trois Gros Bistro 5 Xincheng Jie, Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3881 5507) 三人行 , 天河区天河东路信诚南街 5 号 Sainte Maxime Shop G19, 11-17 Xingguo Lu, Liede, Tianhe District (3810 9300) 天河区猎德兴国路 11-17 兴盛汇 G19 号铺

GERMAN 1920 Restaurant 1) 4/F, 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District; 2) Shops 67, 69, 72 & 76, The Canton Place, Qingfeng Jie, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8388 1142) 1920 咖啡厅 1) 建设六马路一号前幢 4 楼 ; 2) 天河区珠江新城清风街 48 号广粤天地 67, 69, 72, 76 号铺 Munich 1820 Shop 102, 7 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3703 3309) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 7 号 102 铺 Paulaner Bräuhaus L307, 3/F, TaiKoo Hui, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (2808 6333) 宝莱纳 , 天河区天河路 383 号太古汇广场 L307 Pearl River 2/F, Da Mi Cang, Zone A, Party Pier Beer Cultural & Creative Art Zone, Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (8413 2692) 德国主题餐厅 , 海珠区阅江西路珠江琶醍啤酒创意艺术区 A 区大米仓二楼 Wunderbar Bavarian Bar & Restaurant G/F, Xiang Long Garden, 175-181 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (8755 5564) 运达餐吧 , 天河区天河北路 175-181 号祥龙花园首层（市长大厦西面）

ITALIAN An-tico Shop L 304, 3/F, TaiKoo Hui, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (8550 9028) 天河区天河路 383 号太古汇商场裙楼第三层 L304 号 Bocca Kitchen + Bar Shop 110, Bldg T25, The Canton Place, Haifeng Lu, Zhujiang

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M83 Live in Hong Kong, 8pm, HKD480. KITEC-Starhall (www.pklive.com) French electronic music band M83 is coming to Hong Kong as part of their 2016 world tour. The band’s name is an abbreviation for Messier 83 – a spiral galaxy in the Hydra constellation 15 million light years away. Prepare to be taken away!

May 12 THU

listings

Xincheng, Tianhe District (8759 1558) 天河区珠江新城海风路凯旋新世界 T25 栋 110 铺

May 14 SAT

Hamlet, 3.40pm, HKD240. Palace APM (www.cinema.com.hk) Benedict Cumberbatch takes on the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy. Directed by Lyndsey Turner (Posh, Chimerica) and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, National Theatre Live will broadcast this eagerly awaited production live to cinemas.

May 20 FRI

Buongiorno 1) 3/F, Yi An Plaza, 33 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8363 3587); 2) A7, Xinshijie Haoyuan Diyi Ju, 168 Dongcheng Nan Lu, Dongguan (0769 2339 6499) 邦奴意大利餐厅 1) 越秀区建设六马路宜安广场 3 楼 ; 2) 东莞市东城南路 168 号新世界豪圆第一居 A7 号

Alfresco Langham Place, Guangzhou, 638 Xingang Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8916 3388) 海珠区新港东路 638 号广州南丰朗豪酒店

The Italian Restaurant 3/F, East Tower, Zhujiang Bldg, 360 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8386 3840, www.xiaojiefengqing. com) 小街风情 , 越秀区环市东路 360 号珠江大厦东座 3 楼

Bondi Bar and Restaurant No. 3, 3/F, Xingsheng Plaza, 11 Xingsheng Lu (next to Chinese Hotpot and above Pandan), Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3809 8064) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 11 号兴盛汇 3 层 3 铺

Limoni 3/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, 3 Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3813 6688) 意轩 , 天河区珠江新城兴安路 3 号广州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店 3 楼 Oggi Trattoria & Pizzeria 1) 1 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8751 5882); 2) Shop 106, The Canton Place, Haifeng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3862 0240); 3)Shop 119, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe District (3805 1282); 4) 1 Tianlun Garden, Jianshe 4 Lu,Yuexiu District (8356 1196) www.oggirestaurant.com 卡布里西餐厅 1) 天河区体育东路 1 号 ( 近黄埔大道 ); 2) 天河区珠江新城海风街广粤天地 106 ; 3) 天河区兴盛路 8 号 119 铺 ; 4) 越秀区建设四马路天伦花园首层

May 13-15 FRI-SUN

Affordable Art Fair 2016, 12-9pm at Friday; 11am-7pm during weekend, HKD150. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 3DE (www.hkticketing.com) Looking to decorate your humble abode with creative artwork but don’t want to pay an arm and a leg for it? Then pay a visit to Affordable Art Fair’s 4th edition. Held from May 13 to May 15, the exhibition will showcase thousands of artworks from over 110 local and international galleries – all priced between HKD1,000 to HKD100,000.

May 13-26 FRI-THU

Le French May 2016, 8pm, various prices. (www.hkticketing.com) Since its creation in 1993, Le French May has grown to become one of the largest French arts festivals in Asia staging over 500 French-themed events around the city. Join in for two weeks of visual arts, classical and contemporary music, dance, multi-arts performances, cinema and fashion.

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Latin Grillhouse 1) 3/F, Wing Kin Square, 29-31 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8331 9118); 2) 4/F, Grandview Plaza, 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3833 0052) 拉丁餐厅 1) 越秀区建设六马路 29-31 号荣建大厦 3 楼 ; 2) 天河区天河路 228 号正佳广场 4 楼

Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike, 8pm, HKD580-900. AsiaWorld Expo (www. pklive.com) Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike are a Belgian and producer duo of brothers Dimitri and Michael Thivaios. They currently hold the number one spot on DJ Magazine’s annual Top 100 DJs poll. Not a Friday night to miss for all electronic music lovers!

May 28 SAT

Tristan’s Texmex Restaurant and Bar Unit 101, 25 Liuyun Yi Jie, Tianhe Nan Lu, Tianhe District (139 2608 0256) 天河区天河南路六运一街 25 号 101 ( 地铁体育西路 B 或 H 出口 )

PIZZA Mill House Pizza A151, 186 Dishifu Lu, Liwan District (8890 1090) 荔湾区第十甫路 186 号 A151 铺

The Carousel 30/F, The Garden Hotel, Guangzhou, Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8333 8989 ext. 3996) 凌璇阁 , 越秀区环市东路花园酒店 30 层 The Cascade Cafe 1/F, The Garden Hotel, Guangzhou, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8333 8989 ext.3909) 观瀑廊咖啡厅 , 越秀区环市东路 368 号花园酒店 1 楼 Catch 100/F Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, 5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8883 3888) 佰汇鲜 , 天河区珠江新城珠江西路 5 号广州四季酒店 100 楼 The Eating Table No. 401, 4/F, GTLand Winter Mall, Zhujiang Dong Lu, Zjujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8398 0502) 天河区珠江新城珠江东路高德置地东商场店 4 层 401 室 Ebony 4/F, Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou, 389 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 8884) 天河区天河路 389 号广州文华东方酒店 4 楼 G Restaurant 22/F, Grand Hyatt Guangzhou, 12 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8550 8025/8026) 天河区珠江新城珠江西路 12 号富力君悦大酒店 22 楼 Happy Monk 1) Back of Yi’an Plaza, Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 5597) ; 2) No. 109, 7Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3877 8679); 3) Outdoor Plaza, Happy Valley Mall, 36 Machang Lu, Tianhe District (3832 5317) 1) 越秀区建设五马路宜安广场后门 ; 2) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 7 号 109 号铺 ; 3) 天河区珠江新城马场路 36 号太阳新天地户外广场

Oggi Pizzeria 1) Shop 119, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe District (3805 1282); 4) 1 Tianlun Garden, Jianshe 4 Lu,Yuexiu District (8356 1196) www.oggirestaurant.com 卡布里西餐厅 1) 天河区兴盛路 8 号 119 铺 ; 2) 越秀区建设四马路天伦花园首层

Hooley’s Irish Pub and Restaurant 1) 101, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3886 2675); 2) 102, Unit 22, Creative Park, Jihua Si Lu, Chancheng District, Foshan (0757-8226 4606); 3) Section 2, Yijia Yuan, 7 Xingzhongdao, Zhongshan 爱尔兰西餐酒吧 1) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 8 号 101; 2) 佛山市禅城区季华四路创意产业园 22 栋 102; 3) 中山市兴中道 7 号颐嘉苑 2 卡

Summer House Directly behind the Marriage House, Xietian Li, Lingnan Tiandi, Chancheng District, Foshan (133 9223 6374, www.summerhouse.com.cn) 佛山市禅城区岭南天地协天里（嫁娶屋正后面）

The Kitchen Table 2/F, W Guangzhou, 26 Xiancun Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (6680 7816) 标帜餐厅 , 天河区珠江新城冼村路 26 号广州 W 酒店

Tomatoes Pizzeria G5, 11 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3839 9523) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 11 号兴盛汇 G5

No. 9 Garden 1) 9 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 6197); 2) WM28, Lingnan Tiandi, Chancheng District, Foshan (07578335 6510, www.no9garden)com 9 号花园 1) 越秀区建设六马路 9 号 ; 2) 佛山禅城区岭南天地 WM28

RUSSIAN Tomomi Itano ASIA TOUR 2016, 8pm, HKD280-880. KITEC-Starhall (www. pklive.com) Tomomi Itano, a former member of the popular Japanese girl band AKB48 will be in Hong Kong as part of her 2016 Asia Tour with an energetic performance of passionate lyrics and stunning stage effects.

OTHER WESTERN

Osteria il Matto Shop 22, G/F, Building 1, Poly Champagne Garden, Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3804 9719) 天河区珠江新城华利路保利香槟花园一栋首层 22 号

LATIN AMERICAN

Olivia Newton-John Live in Hong Kong, 8pm, HKD488-1,288. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Grand Hall (www.hkticketing.com) Olivia Newton-John’s appeal seems to be timeless. Since her last concert in Hong Kong back in 2012, loyal fans have been awaiting the return of the vibrant and creative singer, actress, songwriter and philanthropist. Now, she is back in town for a stunning evening of music that is sure to be remembered for years to come!

Solo Tapas Shop 105, 1/F, North Tower, Huale Bldg, 57 Huale Lu, Yuexiu District (8784 7850) 越秀区华乐路 57 号华乐大厦北塔一楼 105 铺

Arbat Restaurant G6, Xingsheng Hui, 17 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3847 9186) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路兴盛汇 17 号 G6 铺 Katusha 1/F, Binghua Hotel, 2 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (8729 9083) 天河区天河北路 2 号冰花酒店首层

Spanish Mezomd Cafe Shop 112-116, Canton Place, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3831 6227) 曼索蒂 , 天河区珠江新城广粤天地 112-116 号铺

Oakroom Restaurant & Bar 16/F, Oakwood Premier Guangzhou, 28 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3883 2828, 3883 3883 ext. 6704) 天河区体育东路 28 号广州方圆奥克伍德豪景 16 楼 Pétrus Grill Room 3/F, Lobby 1, Chimelong Hotel, Panyu Dadao, Panyu District (8478 6838) 帕图斯扒房 , 番禺区番禺大道长隆酒店 1 号大堂 3 层 Prime 4/F, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu, Yuexiu District (8666 6888 ext. 3468) 扒房 , 越秀区流花路 122 号中国大酒店 4 楼 Rebel Rebel 42 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8520 1579, www.rebelrebelgz.com) 天河区体育东路 42 号 Shameen 1618 16-18 Shamian Nan Lu, Shamian Island, Liwan District (8121 1618) 荔湾区沙面岛沙面南路 16-18 号

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Silk Road Grill 1/F, White Swan Hotel, Guangzhou, No.1, Shamian South Street, Liwan District (8188 6968 ext. 30818) 丝绸之路西餐厅，荔湾区沙面南街 1 号白天鹅宾馆 1 楼 Social & Co. Shop 112-113, 6 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3804 9243, www.socialandco.com) 天河区珠江新城华就路 6 号 112-113 铺

District (8769 6288) 2) Next to the Huashan Hotel, Yuexiu District (8756 9109) 骏德酒业 , 1) 越秀区环市东路 422 号东都大世界 C 区 57-60 号铺 ; 2) 越秀区华山宾馆旁 Justwine Cellar Chain Store 1) 90 Tianhe Nan Yi Lu, Tianhe District (8758 0807); 2) Unit 11-3, G/F, Guangzhou International Trade Center, Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (3825 0440) 神之水滴葡萄酒连锁店 1) 天河区天河南一路 90 号 ; 2) 天河区天河北路广州国际贸易中心地铺一层 11-3 单元 Mouton Cadet Wine Bar 9 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 6197) 越秀区建设六马路 9 号 Summergate Unit 2409, 24/F, China International Center, Bldg B, 33 Zhongshan San Lu, Yuexiu District (2883 6800, www.summergate.com) 美夏 , 越秀区中山三路 33 号中华国际中心 B 塔 24 层 2409 单元

Summer House Directly behind the Marriage House, Xietian Li, Lingnan Tiandi, Chancheng District, Foshan (133 9223 6374, www.summerhouse.com.cn) 佛山市禅城区岭南天地协天里（嫁娶屋正后面） Three Drops Kitchen & Bar 10 Xietianli, Lingnan Tiandi, Chancheng District, Foshan 佛山市禅城区岭南天地协天里 10 号 (0757 8203 1400) Urban Pot No. 27, Zone A, Zhujiang Party Pier and Art Culture District, 118 Modiesha Dajie, Haizhu District (8413 2879) 海珠区磨碟沙 118 号珠江琶醍啤酒文化创意园 A 区 27 号铺 Wilber’s 62 Zhusigang Er Malu, Yuexiu District (3761 1101, www.wilber.com.cn) 越秀区竹丝岗二马路 62 号 Zacup North gate of Weijiasi Furniture Market (next to Mall of the World), Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3835 5430, 3835 5231) 天河区珠江新城花城汇旁维家思广场北门

Liqueur Pearl Red 3302 Banghua Huanqiu Square, 1 Jinsui Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (6663 2298, www.pearlred.com) 天河区珠江新城金穗路 1 号邦华环球广场 3302

WINE ASC Fine Wine No. 1705, Tower B, Centre Plaza, 161 Linhe Xi Lu, Tianhe District (8666 8683, 8666 8021) 圣皮尔精品葡萄酒 , 天河区林和西路 161 号中泰广场 B 塔 1705 Aussino World Wines Rm 2017, Southern Securities Bldg, 148 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District 富隆酒窖 , 天河区体育东路 148 号南方证券大厦 2017 室 East Meets West Fine Wines Room 507, Vili International, 167 Linhe Xi Lu, Tianhe District (8327 4162, www.emw-wines.com)由西往东 (上海) 贸易有限公司深圳分公司, 天河区林和西路167号威尼国际公寓写字楼507室 Everwines 108 Qingfeng Jie, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3821 2195) 天河区珠江新城海风街 108 号 Everwise Wine Ltd. D7, 15/F, Jian He Centre, 110 Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District (3880 4860) 永醇酒业 , 天河区体育西路 110 号建和中心 15 楼 D7 Jebsen Fine Wines 28/F, Tower B, China International Centre, 33 Zhongshan San Lu, Yuexiu District (8713 7155, www.jebsenfinewines.com) 捷成中国贸易有限公司 , 越秀区中山三路 33 号中华国际中心 B 塔 28 楼 Jointek 1) Shop 57-60, Section C, Dongdu Da Shi Jie, 422 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu

Torres China Guangzhou Office Rm G, 6/F Jianhe Bldg, 111-115 Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District (3887 0367, info@torres.com.cn) 桃乐丝葡萄酒贸易有限公司 , 天河区体育西路 111115 号建和中心 6 楼 G 室

NIGHTLIFE Bondi Bar and Restaurant No. 3, 3/F, Xingsheng Plaza, 11 Xingsheng Lu (next to Chinese Hotpot and above Pandan), Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3809 8064) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 11 号兴盛汇 3 层 3 铺 The Brew Sports Bar & Grill  1) Unit 9-11, Huanan Country Garden, Panyu Dadao (across the road from Chimelong Theme Park), Panyu District (3482 0401); 2) West Section, Bao Lin Yuan, Huaxun Jie, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3408 9549); 3) Shop 11-13, Yuhai Food Street, 1 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (8382 8299) 1) 番禺区番禺大道华南碧桂园碧华商业 2 街 9-11 号 ; 2) 天河区珠江新城华讯街保林苑西区加拿大布鲁咖啡馆 , 近发展中心 ; 3) 越秀区建设六马路誉海食街 11-13 号铺 Brussels Belgian Beef Cafe Shop 133B, Starlight Walk, 354 Xingang Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (8412 3032) 海珠区新港中路 354 珠影星光城 133b 铺 Catwalk West of the South Gate of Guangzhou Sport University, 163 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (6286 9999) 天河区天河北路 163 号广州体育学院南门西侧 ( 喜聚 PTV3 楼 ) Cave Bar B/F, Pearl River Bldg (East Side), 360 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8386 3660) 墨西哥酒吧 , 越秀区环市东路 360 号珠江大厦 ( 东 ) 地下 The Churchill Bar 3/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, 3 Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3813 6688) 邱吉尔酒吧 , 天河区珠江新城兴安路 3 号广州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店 3 楼 D Label 1/F, Zhujiang Yingbo Beer Museum, Party Pier, 118 Modiesha Dajie, Xingang Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8332 9888) 海珠区新港东路磨碟沙大街 118 号琶醍酒吧街珠江英博国际啤酒博物馆 1 楼 Duo Club 16 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (English: 137 1077 0232; Español: 187 0207 4849; Chinese: 134 2402 1170) 元素吧 , 越秀区建设六马路 16 号首层 Fashion TV Champagne Club Shop 105, 30 Liede Dadao, Tianhe District (185 2029 5103) 天河区猎德大道 30 号珠江道商业广场 105 铺 Fei 2-4/F, W Guangzhou, 26 Xiancun Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (6680 7825) 妃 , 天河区珠江新城冼村路 26 号广州 W 酒店 2-4 层 GK Club B/F, West Tower, Pearl River Bldg, 360 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8387 5177) 大篷车酒吧 , 越秀区环市东路 360 号珠江大厦西座地下 Happy Monk 1) Back of Yi’an Plaza,

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UNTIL MAY 29

Hong Kong Independent Film Festival Macau Indies Vision, 2.30pm/5pm/7.30pm/9.30pm; MOP60. Small Auditorium, Macao Cultural Centre (www.macauticket.com) The Macau Indies Vision of Hong Kong Independent Film Festival will play some inspirational small-budget, independent movies, animated films and documentaries. Their topics range from martial arts, cancer and mountaineering to music, painting and the Macanese.

The 27th Macao Art Festival, for specific programs, please visit www. icm.gov.mo The 27th edition of Macao Arts Festival (MAF), themed Time, will launch under the slogan ‘Reshape Your Imagination: Experience the Spirit of the Times.’ With 27 captivating programs that fall into seven categories (Thematic Highlights, Groundbreakers, Cross-Disciplinary Creations, Family Entertainment, Quintessence of Tradition, Concerts and Exhibitions), MAF is the perfect occasion for audiences to appreciate the classics refined through time.

TUE-SAT

MAY 14 sat

MON-SUN

ONGOING TUE-SAT

Feast of the Drunken Dragon, Morning; Kuan Tai Temple (near Senado Square) The Feast of the Drunken Dragon, also known as the Drunken Dragon and Lion Dance Gala, is a traditional folk festival celebrated by fishmongers in Macao, which later developed into an annual festivity on the eighth day of the fourth month of the lunar calendar. The celebration usually features ‘drunken dances’ with wooden dragons, lion dances and distributions of ‘longevity rice’ for good fortune.

UNTIL MAY 27 SAT-SUN

Abstract Paintings Exhibition 10am-7pm; MOP5. Macao Museum of Art, Av. Xiao Xing Hai (www.mam. gov.mo) After studying fine arts in Portugal and France in 1952, native Macanese artist Luís Luciano Demée started building his career in Portugal under the heartening wave of abstract painting. His artworks are colorful, magnificent or elegant, reflecting different stages of life. In addition to showcasing Demée’s works, the exhibition will also display abstract paintings by other Macanese painters.

JUNE 4, 5, 9

SAT, SUN, THU

Rubber Duck Macau Tour, 10am6pm; Theme games, Macao Science Centre; Rubber Duck Garden, Macau Fisherman’s Warf (853-2870 6222) Florentijn Hofman, a Dutch artist known for his urban art installations devised giant, floating yellow ducks, which have been displayed around the world in Amsterdam, Osaka, Sydney, Hong Kong and many other cities since 2007. The huge rubber creature will take over the sea between the Macao Science Centre and Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre. You can follow its path and have fun in a series of themed activities.

Macao International Dragon Boat Races, time TBC; Nam Van Lake Nautical Center (www.macaudragonboat.com) This year’s Macau International Dragon Boat Races will see teams from Hong Kong, Japan, the US, the Philippines, China, Thailand, Singapore, Korea, Australia and Europe. The Macao International Dragon Boat Races have grown to become a grand-scale sporting event. Every year, thousands of athletes, based both locally and abroad, participate in these thrilling races.

Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu District (8376 5597) ; 2) No. 109, 7Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3877 8679); 3) Outdoor Plaza, Happy Valley Mall, 36 Machang Lu, Tianhe District (3832 5317) 1) 越秀区建设五马路宜安广场后门 ; 2) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 7 号 109 号铺 ; 3) 天河区珠江新城马场路 36 号太阳新天地户外广场 Hei Hei Club 1/F, 2 Qiaoguang Lu, Yuexiu District (8331 0012, 8318 2326 for members) 喜喜酒吧 , 海珠区侨光路 2 号首层西面 Hill Bar 367 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8359 0206) 小山吧 , 越秀区环市东路 367 号白云宾馆小山景区 Hooley’s Irish Pub and Restaurant 1)101, 8 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3886 2675); 2) 102, Unit 22, Creative Park, Jihua Si Lu, Chancheng District, Foshan (0757-8226 4606); 3) Section 2, Yijia Yuan, 7 Xingzhongdao, Zhongshan 1)爱尔兰西餐酒吧, 天河区珠江新城兴盛路8号101; 2)佛山市禅城区季华四路创意产业园22栋102; 3) 中山市兴中道7号颐嘉苑2卡

Sapphire Lounge 4/F, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu, Yuexiu District (8666 6888 ext. 3450) 马天尼吧 , 越秀区流花路 122 号中国大酒店 4 楼 Social & Co. Shop 112-113, 6 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3804 9243, www.socialandco.com) 天河区珠江新城华就路 6 号 112-113 铺 Song's Club Shop 2-12, Xingsheng Hui, Xinsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3887 5888) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路兴盛汇 3 楼 2-12 铺 Soothe DS 450 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (8754 6182) 天河区天河北路 450 号

Hunting No. 101, 1/F, 36 Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu District (3802 4091) 越秀区建设五马路 36 号 1 楼 101 室

JZ Club The Bucket, Zhujiang Beer Museum, Yuejiang Xi Lu, Haizhu District (3446 9831) 海珠区阅江西路珠啤博物馆大酒桶 ( 琶醍 A 区米库旁 ( 珠江啤酒博物馆 )

Tian Bar 99/F, Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, 5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8883 3399) 天吧 , 天河区珠江新城珠江西路 5 号广州四季酒店 99 楼

Lab Shop 104, 7 Xingsheng Lu, Tianhe District (3703 3015, 3703 3013) 研酒室 , 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 7 号 104 室

True Color 276 Yanjiang Zhong Lu, Yuexiu District (8373 5858, www.truecolorclub.com) 本色 , 越秀区沿江中路 276 号 ( 天字码头东 200 米）

Lazy Guys 105-106, Huaqiao Garden, 1 Zhengping Nan Jie, Taojin Bei Lu, Yuexiu District (153 6003 3696, 138 0882 9951) 越秀区淘金北路正平南街 1 号华侨乐园 105-106

Wilber’s 62 Zhusigang Er Malu, Yuexiu District (3761 1101, www.wilber.com.cn) 越秀区竹丝岗二马路 62 号

Lotus Pond 1/F, The Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8333 8989 ext.3191) 荷塘雅座 , 越秀区环市东路 368 号花园酒店 1 楼 Lucky Jack No.23, Zone A, Party Pier, Yuejiang Dong Lu, Haizhu District 海珠区阅江东路琶醍珠江啤酒厂文化创意园 A 区 23 McCawley’s Bar & Grill Shop 101, 16 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3801 7000) 天河区珠江新城花城大道 16 号 101 铺 Mr. Rocky Restaurant & Bar 1) 6-7 Tai Gu Cang, 124 Gexin Lu, Haizhu District (3448 0800); 2) Shop 6-7, Zone B, Party Pier, 118 Modiesha Da Jie, Yuejiang Lu, Haizhu District: 3) 1/F, Time Square Plaza, 28 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District 洛奇先生美国西部牛仔餐吧 1) 海珠区革新路 124 号太古仓 6-7 号仓 ; 2) 海珠区阅江路磨碟沙大街 118 号珠江琶醍啤酒文化创意艺术区 B 区 06-07 铺 ; 3) 天河区天河北路 28 号时代广场 1 楼 The Paddy Field 1) Booth 1A, 1/F, Central Plaza, 38 Huale Lu, Yuexiu District (8360 1379); 2) 4/F, Oakwood Premier Guangzhou, 28 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8398 6181); 3) // Shop XT204, 2 Xietian Li, Lingnan Tiandi, Chancheng District, Foshan (0757-8203 1023, www.thepaddyfield.com) 田野西餐厅 1) 越秀区华乐路 38 号广怡大厦 1 楼 1A; 2) 天河区体育东路 28 号广州方圆奥克伍德豪景 ; 3) 佛山市禅城区岭南天地协天里 2 号 XT204 铺

Woo Bar 1/F, W Guangzhou, 26 Xiancun Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (6628 6628) 天河区珠江新城冼村路 26 号广州 W 酒店

ALTH

INT’L MEDICAL SERVICES Bellaire Int'l Clinic No. 601, 6/F, East Tower, Times Square, 28 Tianhe Bei Lu, Tianhe District (3891 0511) 贝利尔诊所，天河北路 28 号时代广场东 6 楼 601 Clifford Hospital Hongfu Lu,Panyu District (8471 8123, www.cliffordhospital.com) 广东祈福医院 , 番禺区鸿福路 Dr. Sherily Xiao Master of Medicine. 19 years TCM & Acupuncture & Massage & Physiotherapy Experience.Only for appointment. Fu Lai Garden Shui Yin Zhi Jie Shui Yin Road Yue Xiu District Guang Zhou. （Tel: 137 1052 6617. E-mail: xiaoshuilan@ hotmail.com. L5, Zoo station, C exit) 广州市越秀区水阴路水阴直街福莱花园 Eur Am Int’l Medical Center 1/F, North Tower, Ocean Pearl Bldg, 19 Huali Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng (3758 5328, 24hr urgent care: 137 1041 3347, www. eurammedicalcenter.com) 康辰国际医疗 , 珠江新城华利路 19 号远洋明珠大厦北座首层

Perry’s Café 1) Rm 201, Binjiang Shui Lian Mansion, 61 Hongmei Lu, Haizhu District (8421 8845) 2) Yuebei Building,2/F, 617 Dongfeng Dong Lu (020 8382 2340) 1) 海珠区红梅路 61 号滨江水恋大厦 201; 2) 东风东路 617 号粤北大厦 2 楼，靠近建设六马路，汉堡王楼上

Guangzhou Elizabeth Women's Hospital 484 Kangwang Zhong Lu, Liwan District (24-hour hotline: 400 886 9268, e-mail: inquiries@eliza.hk) 广州伊丽莎白妇产医院国际医疗中心，荔湾区康王中路 484 号

Pearl Lounge 1/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, 3 Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3813 6688) 珍珠吧 , 天河区珠江新城兴安路 3 号广州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店 1 楼

United Family Guangzhou Clinic 1/F, Annex Bldg, PICC Bldg, 301 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong (4008 919 191, 24-hr urgent care: 8710 6060) 广州越秀和睦家门诊部 , 广州大道中 301 号人保大厦南塔副楼首层

Rebel Rebel 42 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8520 1579, www.rebelrebelgz.com) 天河区体育东路 42 号 Revolucion Cocktail 9 Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3802 9960) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 9 号 Richbaby 34 Nanti Er Malu (near the Tianzi Wharf), Yuexiu District (6663 9666) 越秀区天字码头南堤二马路 34 号 The River Oyster Bar & Grill 4/F, Zone C,

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Zhujiang Party Pier Art & Creative Area, Yuejiang Xi Lu, exit of Modiesha Tunnel, Haizhu District (138 2604 0956, 135 1277 1631) 海珠区磨碟沙隧道口阅江西路珠江啤酒厂琶醍艺术创意区 C 区 4 楼

DENTAL CLINICS All Smile - Dr. Lu Int'l Dental Clinic Rm 603-604, 6/F, Metro Plaza, 183 Tianhe Bei Lu (24-hour hotline: 8755 3380). Mon-Sat 9am6pm (other times by appointment) 大都会牙科，天河北路 183 号大都会广场六楼 603604

listings

Kaiyi Dental Clinic 11/F, Ice Flower Hotel, 2 Tianhe Bei Lu (3886 4821,www.kaiyiyk.com) 凯怡牙科诊所，天河北路 2 号冰花酒店 11 层 Smile Dentistry 10/F, A Building of Spring Square, GT Land Plaza, 85 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe Distric（3883 8198, 4000 886 823, www. smile100.com.cn）微笑牙科，天河区珠江新城花城大道 85 号高德置地春广场 A 座 10 楼全层 Wisdom International Dental Clinic Room 2008-2010, No.2 Hua Li Road. Zhujiang Xincheng (Edinburgh International Apartment) (3877 2897). Daily 9:30am-9pm. 广州维思顿牙科中心，珠江新城华利路 2 号 2008-2010 （爱丁堡国际公寓）

HAIR AND NAIL Hair Code 1) 54 Taojin Lu, Yuexiu District (8359 9964); 2) Shop 5A017-18, 5/F, Grandview Mall, 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (8550 5180); 3) 3/F,South District of Poly Central Plaza, 18 Jianshe Da Ma Lu, Yuexiu Distric (8302 2068) 芭曲，1) 越秀区淘金路 54 号 ; 2) 天河区天河路 228 号正佳广场 5 楼 5A017-18; 3) 越秀区建设大马路保利中环广场南区 3 楼 Hair Corner L225, 2/F, TaiKoo Hui Shopping Mall, 383 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 8338) 天河路 383 号太古汇商场裙楼第二层 L225 号铺 Magic Hair Salon 1) 7/F, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong (3734 5022) 1) 广州大道中 988 号广州圣丰索菲特大酒店 7 楼 Nail Culture 1) 121 Poly Champagne Garden, Huasui Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3828 9001); 2) B075, 5/F, Grandview Mall, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3806 0297); 3) Shop 8, 1/F, Jiayu Dandun Sunshine Apartments, 2 Hai’an Lu, Tianhe District (8398 1076) 奈儿贝蒂美甲 , 1) 天河区珠江新城华穗路保利香槟 121 号 ; 2) 天河区天河路 208 号正佳广场 5 楼 B075; 3) 天河区海安路 2 号嘉裕丹顿阳光公寓首层 8 号铺 SO’ O LK (Hair Salon) 1) G/F, 545 Binjiang Dong Lu, Haizhu District (3425 7429); 2) Shop 103A, World Trade Centre, 371-375 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District (8760 6299); 3) Shop101, 712 Binjiang Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8419 1022); 4) Shop101, Fuli Edinburgh Apartment, 2 Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District(3826 3718); 5) Shop 15 2/F, Chateau Star River Hotel, Yingbin Lu, Panyu District(3479 0641); 6) Shop81-82, G/F, New City Plaza, Olympic Garden, Luoxi New Town, Panyu District(3452 1826); 7) Shop 21, Agile Phase II, Fenghuang Bei Lu, Huadu District(3692 8686) 苏豪路易士，嘉玛发廊，1) 天河区天河北路 366 号都市华庭 13 铺 ; 2) 越秀区环市东路 371-375 号世界贸易中心首层 103A; 3) 海珠区滨江东路 712 号 101 铺 ; 4) 天河区珠江新城华利路 2 号富力爱丁堡公寓 101 铺 ; 5) 番禺区迎宾路星河湾酒店 2 楼 15 号铺 ; 6) 番禺区洛溪新城奥园城市花园首层 81-82 号铺 ; 7) 花都区凤凰北路雅居乐二期 21 号铺 Toni&Guy 1) G/F, 75 Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District (English: 8754 2116, Chinese: 8754 2113); 2) M05, B1, Peace World Plaza, 362 Huanshi Dong Lu, Tianhe District (English: 8388 9987, Chinese: 8388 9916) 1) 天河东路 75 号首层 ; 2) 环市东路 362 号好世界广场负一层

fitness Body Delight Studio 3/F, Poly Plaza East Tower, 59 Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3826 7990) 天河区珠江新城华利路 59 号保利大厦东塔三楼 California Fitness 4/F, Seasons Mall(Summer), GT Land Plaza, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3808 2787) 加州健身,天河区珠江新城高德置地广场夏商场4楼 Tuning Life 1) 3/F, Shun Tak Business Center,246 Zhongshan Si Lu, Yuexiu District (2910 9588). 2) 2/F, 2 Jianshe Wu Malu, Yuexiu District (2289 0999). 3) 1/F, Oriental Hotel, 120 Liuhua Lu, Yuexiu District (8666 0968) 1) 越秀区中山四路 246 号信德商务大厦 3 楼 2) 越秀区建设五马路 2 号二层 3) 越秀区流花路 120 号东

方宾馆 1 号楼首层 Victory Fitness 3/F, Yingjia Garden, 72 Jinsui Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3820 3866) 天河区珠江新城金穗路 72 号盈嘉花园 3 楼 True Pilates China China’s First True Pilates China Studio &True Pilates NY Instructor Certification Training Center. Add: 7F/7 Huacheng Dadao, Zhujiang New Town. www.truepilateschina.com （186 2007 6022）珠江新城花城大道 7 号 7 楼

SPA Hua Spa 69/F, Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, 5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (8883 3000) 花水疗中心，天河区珠江新城珠江西路 5 号广州四季酒店 69 楼 Indoor Tanning 1/F, Yian Plaza, 33 Jianshe Liu Malu, Yuexiu District (180 2626 6021) 越秀区建设六马路宜安广场中庭南铺 O Spa Grand Hyatt Guangzhou, 12 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (8396 1234 ext.3520) 天河区珠江新城珠江西路 12 号广州富力君悦大酒店

www.hm163.com 广州华美英语实验学校，天河区华美路 23 号

berlitz.com 贝立兹中心，天河体育西路107号盛雅商务中心A2G

Guangzhou Nanfang International School No.1 South Industrial Park, Yinglong Lu, Longdong, Tianhe District (3886 6952, 3886 3606, Fax: 3886 3680). www.gnischina.com 广州南方国际学校，天河区龙洞迎龙路龙山工业园南1号

Eclipse English Education 18D, No.368, Tianhe Bei Road, GZ (Tel:38780382,18922769713) 爱誉英语 , 天河北路 , 368 号 , 18D

ISA International School Guangzhou Block C2-2, 128 Yuancun Siheng Lu, Tianhe District 广州爱莎国际学校, 天河区员村四横路128号红专厂创意园C2-2 (8890 0909, info@isaschool. com ) Int’l French School of Guangzhou Favorview Palace, Tianhe District (3879 7324).www. efcanton.com. 广州法国学校，天河区汇景新城

BUSINESS

Japanese School of Guangzhou 10 Fengxin Lu, Science City, High-technology and Industrial Zone (Tel: 6139 7023, Fax: 6139 7027). www.jsgcn.com 广州日本人学校，高新技术产业开发区科学城风信路 10 号

BUSINESS CENTER

Mayland International School Mayland International Resort, 168 Shanqian Dadao, Huadu District (3672 8212) 美林湖国际学校，花都区山前大道 168 号美林湖国际社区

Revive Spa 3/F, Four Points by Sheraton Guangzhou, Dongpu, 1 Jingying Lu, Huicai Lu, Dongpu (3211 0626; 3211 0888) 活水疗，东圃汇彩路菁映路 1 号广州东圃合景福朋喜来登酒店 3 楼

Raffles Design Institute 9F, B Tower of Guangzhou Sinopec Building, No.191, Tiyu Xi Lu, Tianhe District. (8350 0760; 400 8332 033) gz.raffles.edu.cn 广州莱佛士设计培训学院，天河区体育西路 191 号中石化大厦 B 塔 9 楼

So Spa with L’Occitane 7/F, Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich, 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888 ext. 2303, 2300) 水疗中心，广州大道中 988 号广州圣丰索菲特大酒店7楼

St.Lorraine Anglo-Chinese School Riverside Garden, Dashi Town, Panyu District (8458 8252; 8450 7290). www.st-lorraine.com.cn 莱恩英文幼儿园，番禺区大石镇丽江花园

The Ritz-Carlton Spa 4/F, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3813 6688) 丽思卡尔顿水疗中心，天河区珠江新城兴安路 3 号广州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店 4 楼

EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS Alcanta International College (AIC) 1130 Baiyun Dadao Nan, Baiyun District (8618 3999; 8618 3000; 8618 3666) 亚加达教育机构国际预科部 , 白云区白云大道南 1130 号 . www.aicib.org American Int’l School of Guangzhou (AISG) 1) 3 Yanyu Nan Lu, Ersha Island (8735 3393); 2) 19,Kexiang Road Luogang District,Science Park, Guangzhou (3213 5555) 1) 广州美国人，二沙岛烟雨南路 3 号 ; 2) 广州罗岗区科翔路 19 号

The British School of Guangzhou 983-3 Tonghe Lu, Baiyun District (8709 4788) 广州英国学校 , 白云区同和路 983-3 Utahloy Int’l School www.utahloy.com 1) 800 Shatai Bei Lu, Baiyun District (8720 2019, fax 8704 4296); 2) Sanjiang Town, Zeng Cheng (8291 4691 fax 8291 3303) 广州誉德莱国际学校，1) 白云区沙太北路 800 号； 2) 增城三江镇 Yew Wah International Education School of Guangzhou Dragon Lake Resort, National AAAA Tourist Attraction, Huadong Town, Huadu District, Guangzhou (8683 2662 / 400 850 9778) 广州耀华国际教育学校广州市花都区花东镇山前旅游大道学而街 9 号（比邻国家 4A 级旅游风景区九龙湖） www.ywies-gz.com Yihe Int’l Kindergarten Summer Palace, Tonghe Town, Baiyun District (3623 8230). 颐和国际幼儿园，白云区同和镇颐和山庄

TRAINING SCHOOLS

Canadian Foreign Language School Cambridgshire Garden, Panyu District (39191868 ext. 0) 广州市番禺区剑桥郡加拿达外国语学校，广州市番禺区剑桥郡花园

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1) Guangzhou Fortune Plaza [New], 20/F, West Tower,No.116-118 East Tiyu Road， Tianhe District; 2) Guangzhou China International Centre [New],14/F, Tower A,No.33, Zhongshan San 3rd Road，Yuexiu District; 3) The Place [New], 8/F, The Place, No.618 Xingang East Road, Haizhu District；4) Pearl River Tower, 21/F, Pearl River Tower, No.15 West Zhujiang Road, Tianhe District；5) City Development Plaza, 25/F, City Development Plaza, No.189 West Ti Yu Road, Tianhe District；6) Tianhe Center Plaza, Tower A, 23/F, Center Plaza, No.161 West Linhe Road, Tianhe District；7) G.T.Land Plaza, 12/F, Tower A, Phase 1, G.T, Land Plaza, No.85 Huacheng, Avenue, Tianhe District；8) Tianhe Teem Tower, 13/F& 27/F, Teem Tower, No.208 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District；9) Guangdong International Building, 7/F, Main Tower, Guangdong Int’l Building, No.339 East Huanshi Road, Yuexiu District；10) Lai Fung Tower [Coming Soon], 8/F, Lai Fung Tower, No.761 East Dongfeng Road, Yuexiu District 雷格斯服务式办公室 1) 广州财富广场 , 广州市天河区体育东路 116-118 号财富广场西塔 20 层 ; 2) 广州中华国际中心 , 广州市越秀区中山三路 33 号中华国际中心 A 座 14 层 ; 3) 广州南丰汇环球展贸中心 , 广州市海珠区新港东路 618 号南丰汇 8 层；4）广州珠江城 , 广州市天河区珠江西路 15 号珠江城 21 层；5）广州城建大厦 , 广州市天河区体育西路 189 号城建大厦 25 层；6）广州中泰国际广场中心 , 广州市天河区林和西路161号中泰国际广场23层A座； 7）广州高德置地广场 , 广州市天河区花城大道 85 号高德置地广场第一期 A 座 12 层；8）广州粤海天河城大厦中心 , 广州市天河区天河路 208 号天河城侧粤海天河城大厦 13 层 &27 层；9）广东国际大厦 , 广州市越秀区环市东路 339 号广东国际大厦 7 层； 10）广州丽丰中心 , 广州市越秀区东风东路 761 号丽丰中心 8 层 Sumo Serviced Office Tel: 4001828606 Add:1)2nd floor,No319,Yuexiubei Road,Yuexiu district,GuangZhou. 2) 2ndfloor Oriental Financial building,No 140,Dongfeng Road,Yuexiu district,GuangZhou. 1) 广州市越秀区越秀北路319号盛门商务中心二层。 2) 广州市越秀区东风西路140号东方金融大厦二层

The Executive Centre 1) Skyfane Tower, 8 Linhe Zhong Lu (2831 7244); 2) Rm 702, Building No.1, Taikoo Hui (2886 1555) 1) 德事商务中心，1) 天河区林和中路 8 号海航大厦 10 楼 ; 2) 太古汇 1 座 702 室

Clifford School International International Building, Clifford School, Clifford Estates, Shiguang Lu, Panyu District (8471 8273; 8471 1441; 8471 1694) 祈福英语实验学校，番禺区市广路

Mandarin House International quality accredited Chinese language programs. Whether at your office, home, or our conveniently-located schools; learn practical and modern Chinese with experienced teachers. Call us or visit our school and see why more than 30000 people have chosen Mandarin House for learning Chinese! Tianhe 14F, Tower B, 161 West Linhe Road 广州市天河区林和西路 161 号中泰大厦 B1403 室 Tel: 400 633 5538 E-mail:info@mandarinhouse.com Web:www.mandarinhouse.com

Guangzhou Huamei International School 23 Huamei Lu, Tianhe District (Tel: 8721 0372).

Berlitz Language Training A2G Shengya Business Center, 107 Tiyu West Road, Tianhe (Tel: 3887 9261, 3887 9262) www.

Canadian (Mayland) International Kindergarten Mayland Garden, Keyun Lu, Tianhe District (8561 6516) 美林国际幼儿园 , 天河区科韵路美林海岸花园棕林街 48 号

Regus Serviced Office Flexible office leases from 1 day to 1 year Quick and easy to set up for 1-200 people Prices from RMB180 per month Find more on Regus.cn Tel: 400 120 1207

Servcorp 54/F, Guangzhou Iconic IFC Tower, 5 Zhujiang Xi Lu (2801 6000) www.servcorp. com.cn 珠江西路 5 号广州国际金融中心 54 层

Canadian International School of Guangzhou Cambridgeshire Garden, Nancun Town, Panyu District (3925 5321) www. cisgz.com 广州加拿大人国际学校，番禺区南村镇雅居乐剑桥郡花园内 Canadian Internatioanal Kindergarten Agile Garden, Yinbin Lu, Panyu District (8456 6551). 加拿大国际幼儿园，番禺区迎宾路雅居乐花园

SXSJ Art Center Painting and calligraphy class in small group. Tailor made corporate program. www.1980art.com 书香世家艺术中心，1）天河科韵路美林海岸棕林街54 铺（85671920）；2）书画私塾西门口店（81926383）

HOTEL Hotels with the sign of a golden key are members of the Golden Key Alliance. Panyu Dadao,Panyu Chimelong Hotel District (8478 6838, gz.chimelong.com) 长隆酒店 , 番禺区番禺大道 Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel Hengqin New District, Zhuhai (0756-299 8888, www. chimelong.com) 长隆横琴湾酒店 , 珠海市横琴新区

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OPEN DOOR Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe 215 Linhe Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District (6683 9999) 广州天河新天希尔顿酒店，天河区林和西横路 215 号 www.guangzhoutianhe.hilton.com

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Hotel Nikko Guangzhou 1961 Huaguan Lu, Tianhe District (6631 8888, www.nikkogz.com) 广州日航酒店 , 天河区华观路 1961 号

Brazil Rm 1403, 10 Huaxia Lu, R&F Center, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (02083652236; cg. cantao.itamaraty.gov.br) 巴西驻广州总领事馆, 珠江新城华夏路10号富力中心1403室

Langham Place Guangzhou 638 Xingang Dong Lu, Haizhu District(8916 3388) 广州南丰朗豪酒店 , 海珠区新港东路 638 号 Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou 389 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3808 8888) 广州文华东方酒店 , 天河区天河路 389 号 Park Hyat Guangzhou 16 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (3769 1234) 广州柏悦酒店天河区珠江新城华夏路 16 号 Pullman Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (3606 8866, www.pullmanhotels.com) 广州白云机场铂尔曼大酒店 , 广州白云国际机场 Royal Tulip Carat Guangzhou 388 Guangyuan Zhong Lu (8396 6866) 广州卡丽皇家金煦酒店，广园中路 388 号 Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (6668 8888) 粤海喜来登酒店 , 天河区天河路 208 号

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White Swan Hotel

Take an afternoon stroll along the picturesque Guangzhou riverside as it existed decades ago. Tucked in the historic European quarters of Shamian, the White Swan Hotel offers stunning views of the Pearl River as well as a tradition of cordial service and unparalleled dining. Come explore this remarkable landmark and enjoy a night of paired wines at the hotel’s premier Western restaurant, the exquisite Silk Road Grill. The dinner promotion is priced at RMB1,280 for two and is subject to a 15 percent service charge. Stop in for a romantic evening of delectable dishes and sommelier-selected wine. This offer is not valid during the Canton Fair period. > Silk Road Grill, 1/F, White Swan Hotel, 1 Shamian Nan Jie, Liwan District 荔湾区沙面南街1号首层 (8188 6968 ext. 30818, www.whiteswanhotel.com)

Chimelong Penguin Hotel Hengqin New District, Zhuhai (0756-299 3366, www.chimelong.com) 长隆企鹅酒店, 珠海市横琴新区 Chimelong Circus Hotel Hengqin New District, Zhuhai (0756-299 3399, www.chimelong. com) 长隆马戏酒店, 珠海市横琴新区 China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel 122, Liuhua Lu (8666 6888) www.MarriottChinahotel.com 中国大酒店 , 流花路 122 号 Crowne Plaza Guangzhou City Centre 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (8363 8888) 广州中心皇冠假日酒店 , 环市东路 339 号 Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Huadu 189 Yingbin Dadao, Huadu District (3690 0888) 广州花都皇冠假日酒店 , 花都区迎宾大道 189 号 . www.crowneplaza.com Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Science City 28 Ningcai Lu, Central District, Science City (8880 0999) www.crowneplaza.com 广州翡翠皇冠假日酒店 , 科学城中心区凝彩路 28 号 DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou 391 Dongfeng Lu, Yuexiu District (2833 7215; 2833 2888) 广州希尔顿逸林酒店 , 越秀区东风路 391 号 DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou - Science City 18 Shuixi Lu, Huangpu District (3223 8888) 广州汇华希尔顿逸林酒店·科学城 , 黄埔区水西路 18 号 DoubleTree by Hilton Heyuan 123 Yuewang Dadao, Heyuan (0762-2298 888) 河源汇景希尔顿逸林酒店 , 河源市越王大道 123 号

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Dong Fang Hotel 120 Liuhua Lu, Yuexiu District (8666 9900, www.hoteldongfang.com) 东方宾馆 , 越秀区流花路 120 号 Dusit Devavana Hot Springs & Spa Conghua Guangzhou 352 Yuquan Dadao, Liangkou Town, Conghua District (3798 8888, ddch@ dusit.com) 广州从化都喜泰丽温泉度假酒店，从化区良口镇御泉大道352号 Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou 5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (8883 3888) 广州四季酒店，天河区珠江新城珠江西路 5 号 Four Points by Sheraton Guangzhou, Dongpu 1 Jingying Lu, Huicai Lu, Dongpu (3211 0888) 广州东圃合景福朋喜来登酒店 , 东圃汇彩路菁映路 1 号 Grand Hyatt Guangzhou 12, Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (8396 1234 www.guangzhou.grand.hyatt.com) 广州富力君悦大酒店 , 天河区珠江新城珠江西路 12 号 Guangzhou Marriott Hotel Tianhe 228 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (6108 8888) 广州正佳广场万豪酒店，天河区天河路 228 号 Hilton Foshan 127 Lingnan Dadao Bei, Chancheng District, Foshan (0757 8306 9999) 佛山希尔顿酒店 , 佛山市禅城区岭南大道北 127 号 Hilton Guangzhou Baiyun 515-517, Yuncheng Dong Lu, Baiyun District (6660 0666) 广州白云万达希尔顿酒店 , 白云区云城东路 515517 号 www.hilton.com.cn/guangzhoubaiyun

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Australia 12/F, Zhujiang New City, Development Centre, 3 Linjiang Lu (Tel: 3814 0111; Fax: 3814 0112) www.guangzhou.china.embassy. gov.au 澳大利亚领事馆，临江路 3 号珠江新城发展中心 12 楼 Belgium Room 0702, 7/F, R & F Center, Unit 2, 10 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (Tel: 3877 2351; Fax: 3877 2353) 天河区珠江新城华夏路 10 号富力中心 7 楼 0702 室 Cambodia Rm 802, The Garden Hotel (Tower), Huangshi Dong Lu (Tel: 8333 8999 - 805; Fax: 8365 2361) 柬埔寨领事馆，环市东路花园酒店大楼 808 室 Canada 801, Office Tower, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel ,Liuhua Lu (Tel: 8611 6100, Fax: 8667 2401) www.guangzhou.gc.ca 加拿大领事馆，流花路中国大酒店商业楼 801 室

Sheraton Guangzhou Huadu Resort Northeast of Shanqian Dadao, Huadu District (3695 3888) 广州花都合景喜来登度假酒店，花都区山前大道东北侧

Cuba Rm 2411, West Tower, Huapu Plaza, 13 Huaming Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 2238 2603 / 2238 2604; Fax: 2238 2605) 珠江新城华明路 13 号华普广场西塔 2411

Shangri-La Hotel Guangzhou 1, Huizhan Dong Lu, Haizhu District (8917 8888, www. shangri-la.com) 广州香格里拉大酒店 , 海珠区会展东路 1 号

Denmark Rm 1578, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (Tel: 8666 0795; Fax: 8667 0315) 丹麦领事馆，流花路 122 号中国大酒店写字楼 1578 室

Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich 988 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Tianhe District (3883 8888) 广州圣丰索菲特大酒店 , 天河区广州大道中 988 号 . www.sofitel.com The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou 3, Xing’an Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3813 6688, www.ritzcarlton.com) 广州富力丽思卡尔顿酒店, 天河区珠江新城兴安路3号 The Westin Guangzhou 6, Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (2886 6868, www.westin.com/ guangzhou) 广州海航威斯汀酒店 , 天河区林和中路 6 号 The Westin Pazhou Area C, Guangzhou International Convention & Exhibition Center, 681 Fengpu Zhong Lu, Haizhu District (8918 1818, www.westin.com/pazh ou)广州广交会威斯汀酒店, 海珠区凤浦中路681号广州国际会议展览中心C区 The Garden Hotel, Guangzhou 368, Huanshi Dong Lu (8333 8989, www.thegardenhotel.com.cn) The Garden Hotel, Guangzhou, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu, Yuexiu District 广州花园酒店 , 越秀区环市东路 368 号花园酒店 (8333 8989) W Guangzhou 26 Xiancun Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (6628 6628) 广州 W 酒店 , 天河区珠江新城冼村路 26 号 Wanda Vista Dongguan 208 Dongzong Dadao, Dongcheng District, Dongguan (07692200 1888 www.wandahotels.com) 东莞万达文华酒店，东莞市东城区东纵大道 208 号 White Swan Hotel 1 Shamian Nan Jie, Liwan District (8188 6968) 白天鹅宾馆 , 荔湾区沙面南街 1 号

Community Associations Argentina 2405, Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3888 0328, cguan@ mrecic.gov.ar) 阿根廷共和国领事馆 , 天河区天河路 208 号粤海天河城大厦 2405 单元 Christian Fellowship Hilton Hotel Guangzhou Tianhe , 215 Lin He Xi Heng Lu, Tianhe District (6683 9999) (Foreigners only. Please bring ID) Worship Hours: 10am11:30am.every Sunday. 广州天河新天希尔顿酒店 , 广州天河区林和西横路 215 号 Guangdong Int’l Volunteer Expatriate Service (GIVES) Contact Rosaline Yam (8778 2778; givescn@

Ecuador Room 1801, R&F Building, 10 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 3892 7650; Fax: 3892 7550) 厄瓜多尔共和国驻广州领事馆，珠江新城华夏路 10 号富力中心 1801 室 France Rm 810, 8/F, Main Tower, Guangdong Int’l Hotel, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (2829 2000) www.consulfrance-canton.org/ 法国领事馆，环市东路 339 号广东国际大酒店主楼８10 室 Germany 14/F Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (Tel: 8313 0000; Fax: 8516 8133) www.kanton.diplo.de 德国领事馆，天河路 208 号粤海天河城大厦 14 楼 Greece Rm 2105, HNA Building, 8 Linhe Zhong Lu (Tel: 8550 1114; Fax: 8550 1450; grgencon. guan@mfa.gr) 希腊领事馆 , 林和中路 8 号海航大厦 2105 室 Guangzhou Narcotics Anonymous Meetings: Monday 6.30pm and Friday 7pm. (For help: 188 9857 0042 (French, Chinese & English), 133 3287 0750 (Persian), 185 8876 4470 (English), www.nachina.com) India 14/F, Haichuan Dasha, 8 Linhe Zhong Lu, Tianhe District (8550 1501-05) 印度领事馆，天河区林和中路 8 号海船大厦 14 楼 Indonesia Rm 1201-1223, 2/F, West Building, Dong Fang Hotel, 120 Liuhua Lu (Tel: 8601 8772; fax 8601 8773; kjrigz@public.guangzhou. gd.cn) 印度尼西亚领事馆，流花路 120 号东方宾馆西座 2 楼 1201-1223 室 Israel 19/F, Development Center, 3 Linjiang Dadao, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (8513 0509) 以色列领事馆，天河区珠江新城临江大道 3 号发展中心 19 楼 . Guangzhou.mfa.gov.il Italy Rm 1403, International Finance Place (IFP), 8, Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 3839 6225; Fax: 8550 6370) 意大利领事馆，珠江新城华夏路 8 号合景国际金融广场 14 楼 1403 室 Japan 1/F, East Tower, The Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel: 8334 3009; Fax: 8333 8972) www.guangzhou.cn.emb-japan.go.jp 日本领事馆，环市东路 368 号花园酒店东塔 1 楼 Korea (Republic) 18 Youlin Lu, Chigang Consulate Area, Haizhu District (Tel: 2919 2999; fax 2919 2980; Guangzhou@mofat.go.kr) 韩国领事馆，海珠区赤岗领事馆区友邻路 18 号 Kuwait 10A-10D, Nanyazhonghe Plaza, 57 Lingjiang Dadao, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 3807 8070; Fax: 3807 8007). 科威特国总领事馆，珠江新城临江大道 57 号南雅中和广场 10A-10D

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Malaysia Rm 1915-1918, 19/F, CITIC Plaza, 233 Tianhe Bei Lu ((Tel: 3877 0765; Fax: 3877 2320) 马来西亚领事馆，天河北路 233 号中信广场 19 楼 1915-1918 室

3888) 金亚花园，越秀区二沙岛三区 Oakwood Premier Guangzhou 28 Tiyu Dong Lu, Tianhe District (3883 3883) 广州方圆奥克伍德豪景 , 天河区体育东路 28 号

Mexico Rm2001, Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe Bei Lu (Tel: 2208 1540; Fax: 2208 1539) 墨西哥领事馆，天河路 208 号粤海天河城大厦 20 楼 01 单元

Nikko Apartment Hotel Nikko Guangzhou, 1961 Huaguan Lu, Tianhe District 日航公寓天河区华观路 1961 号广州日航酒店

Netherlands 34/F, Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe Lu, Tianhe Bei Lu (Tel: 3813 2200; Fax: 3813 2299) www.hollandinchina.org 荷兰领事馆，天河路 208 号粤海天河城大厦 34 楼

Serviced Suites 57-61/F, Crowne Plaza Guangzhou City Centre, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (8363 8888) 环市东路 339 号广州中心皇冠假日酒店五十七至六十一楼

New Zealand Rm C1055, Office Tower, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (Tel: 8667 0253; Fax: 8666 6420; Guangzhou@nzte. govt.nz) www.nzte.govt.nz 新西兰领事馆，流花路 122 号中国大酒店商业大厦 1055 室 Norway Suite 1802, CITIC Plaza, 233 Tianhe Bei Lu (3811 3188 Fax: 3811 3199) 挪威领事馆，天河北路 233 号中信广场 180 室 Philippines Rm 706-712 Guangdong Int’l Hotel, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel: 8331 1461; Fax: 8333 0573) www.guangzhoupcg.org 菲律宾领事馆，环市东路 339 号广东国际大酒店主楼 706-712 室 Poland 63 Shamian Da Jie (Tel: 8121 9993; Fax: 8121 9995) 波兰领事馆，沙面大街 63 号 Singapore Unit 2418, CITIC Plaza, 233 Tianhe Bei Lu (Tel: 3891 2345; Fax: 3891 2933) 新加坡领事馆，天河北路 233 中信广场 2418 室 Spain Rm 501/507/508 5/F, R&F Center, 10 Huaxia Lu, Pearl River New City (Tel: 3892 7185 / 3892 8909; Fax: 3892 7197). www.maec. es/consulados/canton 西班牙驻广州总领事馆，珠江新城华夏路 10 号富力中心 5 楼 501/507/508 室 Switzerland 27/F, Grand Tower, 228, Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (Tel: 3833 0450; Fax: 3833 0453) www.eda.admin.ch/gz 瑞士领事馆，天河区天河路 228 号广晟大厦 27 楼 Thailand Rm M07, 2/F, Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel: 8385 8988; Fax: 8388 9567) 泰国领事馆，环市东路 368 号花园酒店 2 楼 M07 室 The Russian Federation 26/A, Development Centre, 3 Linjiang Dadao, Zhujiang New Town (8518 5001 Fax: 8518 5099 (office)/ 8518 5088(visa section)) 俄罗斯联邦驻广州总领事馆 , 珠江新城临江大道 3 号发展中心 26/A United States 43 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (Tel: 3814 5000) http://guangzhou-ch.usembassy-china.org. cn/   美国领事馆，天河区珠江新城华就路 43 号 Vietnam 2/F, Hua Xia Hotel, Haizhou Square, Qiaoguang Lu (Tel: 8330 5911; Fax: 8330 5915) 越南领事馆，侨光路华沙大酒店 B 座 2 楼北部

MY HOME SERVICED RESIDENCES Ascott Guangzhou No.73 Tianhe Dong Lu, Tianhe District (8513 0388) 广州雅诗阁服务公寓 , 天河区天河东路 73 号 Ascott IFC Guangzhou No.5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District (3838 9888) 广州国际金融中心雅诗阁服务公寓 , 天河区珠江新城珠江西路 5 号 Citadines Lizhiwan Guangzhou 145-4 Longjin Xi Lu, Liwan District (2835 1999) 广州馨乐庭荔枝湾服务公寓 , 荔湾区龙津西路 145-4 号 Fraser Suites Guangzhou OneLink Walk, 232_2, Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (2863 0800) 广州辉盛阁国际公寓 , 天河区天河路 232-2 万菱汇 Golden Lake Garden 938,Sha Tai Bei Road, Guangzhou (8720 2233; Fax: 8720 2290) 金湖花园，沙太北路 938 号金湖花园 Oakwood Gold Arch Residence Guangzhou District 3, Ersha Island, Yuexiu District (2883

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IMPORTED FOOD SHOPS The Butcher Shop No. 110, Bao Lin Yuan, Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3804 9767, www.parisjie.com) 天河区珠江新城华就路保林苑110号 Corner’s Deli 1) 10, Unit SC-01, Back Street BM, Citic Plaza 233, TianHe Bei Lu (3877 1400); 2) No.60-62, The Canton Place, Qingfeng Jie, Zhujiang New Town (Opposite The Springfied Kindergarten Inside The Business Circle) (3833 9755); 3) 1/F, No.43, Qiaoyi Yi Jie, Tianhe Bei Lu (3881 3919); 4) Golden Lake Garden, Sha Tai Highway, Tonghe Town (8704 4499); 5) 64, Favorview Palace, Wushan, Huijing South Road Tianhe District (3862 7433) 每一角落， 1）天河北路 233 号中信广场 BM 后街 SC-01 单位 10 号铺 ; 2) 珠江新城清风街广粤天地 60-62 号铺 ( 春田幼儿园对面内商圈 ); 3) 天河北路侨怡苑侨怡一街 43 号首层 ; 4) 同和镇金宝岗沙太公路 6 公里处右侧（金湖花园内）; 5) 天河区五山路汇景新城汇景南路 64 号 GZ Grocery Co. Ltd Online Grocery shopping&delivery (3807 5191) www.gzgrocery.com Fresh 1/F, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (8666 6888 ext. 2106) 流花路 122 号中国大酒店一楼 HAYAT Food Store 1) Shop 4, Zhaoqing Building, 304 Huanshi Zhong Lu (8363 1089); 2) Shop 133, Xingsheng Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (3801 9112) 1) 环市中路 304 号肇庆大厦 4 号铺 ; 2) 天河区珠江新城兴盛路 12 号 133 铺 Hala Shop 101D, 143 Taojin Lu, Yuexiu District (8388 0510) 越秀区淘金路143号101D铺 The Cake Room By Nikko 1/F, Hotel Nikko Guangzhou, 1961 Huaguan Lu, Tianhe District (6631 8888-6637) 日航西饼屋天河区华观路 1961 号广州日航酒店 ,2 楼 The Italian Corner 3/F, East Tower, Pearl River Building, 360 Huan Shi Dong Lu (8376 6209 / 8386 3840) 环市东路 360 号，珠江大厦东座 3 楼 La Seine Bakery & Pastry Shop 1/F, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island (8735 2738). Daily 9am-10 塞纳河饼屋，二沙岛晴波路 33 号星海音乐厅一楼 Panificio Mincuzzi Shop 6, 1/F, 1 Guigang Da Ma Lu, Yuexiu District (139 2641 8882) 明古志面包坊，越秀区龟岗大马路 1 号首层 6 号铺 .

Oliver Supermarket 1)Main Store, No.2 ,1/F, Clifford Mansion, Mingyue Yi Lu (8735 9202); 2)Castle Hill Branch, 1 Castle Hill Broadway, Jiahe, Baiyun District (8618 8239); 3) 1/F, Holiday Club, Clifford Hotel, Clifford Estates (8471 4755); 4) New World Branch (Dongguan), RmB, 1/F, 16 Dongcheng Dong Lu, New world Garden, Dongcheng District, Dongguan (0769 2245 6005) www.oliver-foods.com 奥利华进口食品超市，1) 明月一路祈福华夏 1 层 2 号 ; 2) 白云区嘉禾白云堡豪苑会所 ; 3) 番禺祈福新村酒店渡假俱乐部一楼 ; 4) 东莞市东城区新世界花园东城东路 16 号 1 楼 B 室

German Chamber of Commerce 1903 Leatop Plaza, 32 Zhujiang Dong Lu, Tianhe District (Tel: 8755 2353; Fax: 8755 1889; chamber@gz.china.ahk.de) china.ahk.de 天河区珠江东路 32 号利通广场 1903 室

Sharefoods 1) Shop 102, Zhonghai Jing Hui Hua Ting, 33 Liede Dadao Zhong, Zhujiang New Town (3801 9690); 2) Shop C4B, Area A2, Dongcheng Center, Dongcheng Dadao, Dongcheng District, Dongguan. (0769 2339 5012) 香馥超市 , 1) 珠江新城猎德大道 33 号中海憬晖华庭 102 号铺 ; 2) 东莞东城区东城大道东城中心 A2 区 C4B 号铺

Guangdong Everbright International Driver Training Center G/F, Youdian Zhong San Jie, Huanshi Dong Lu (8386 5232, 8753 0176) 广东光大国际驾驶培训中心，邮电中 3 街 9 号 1 楼 . gzguangda@126.com

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BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS American Chamber of Commerce Suit 1801, Guangzhou International Sourcing Center, 8 Pazhou Dadao Dong, Haizhu District (Tel: 8335 1476; Fax: 8332 1642; amcham@ amcham-sunthchina.org) www.amchamsouthchina.org 美国商会，海珠区琶洲大道东 8 号广州国际采购中心 1801 室 Australian Chamber of Commerce Rm1714 -15, Main Tower, Guangdong International Building, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel: 2237 2866; Fax: 8319 0765; mail@austcham-southchina.org). www.austcham-southchina.org 澳洲商会，环市东路 339 号广东国际大厦主楼 1714 – 15 室 Australian Trade Commission 12/F, Zhujiang New City, Development Centre, No. 3 Linjiang Lu (Tel: 2887 0188; Fax: 2887 0201; guangzhou@astrade.gov.au) www.austrade. gov.au 澳洲贸易协会，临江路 3 号珠江新城发展中心 12 楼 BenCham, Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg) Chamber of Commerce in China, Pearl River Delta, Floor 34, 208 Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe Lu (155 2118 2708 ). 荷比卢商会 , 天河路 208 号粤海天河城大厦 34 楼 www.bencham.org British Chamber of Commerce Unit 2201B, International Financial Center, 5 Zhujiang Xi Lu, Tianhe District ( Tel: 8331 5013; Fax: 8331 5016; events@britchamgd.com) 英国商会，天河区珠江西路 5 号国际金融中心 2201B Economic & Commercial Office of Spain in Canton Rm503-504, R&F Center, 10 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 3892 7687; Fax: 3892 7685). Office hour: 9am-5pm. 西班牙驻广州领事馆经济商贸处，珠江新城华夏路 10 号富力中心 503-504 室 European Union Chamber of Commerce Rm 2817, Tower A, Shine Plaza, 9 Linhe Xi Lu, Tianhe District (Tel: 3801 0269; Fax: 3801 0275) 中国欧盟商会，天河区林和西路 9 号耀中广场 A 塔 2817 室 FiT Plant Construction & Maintenance Corporation RmB401A, 9 Caipin Lu, Guangdong Science Park, Guangzhou Hi-Tech Industry Zone, Guangzhou (3206 8771) 飞特工厂建设维保股份有限公司，高新技术产业开发区广州科学城彩频路 9 号 B401A French Chamber of Commerce in South China (CCIFC) Room 802, 8/F, Leatop Plaza, 32 Zhujiang Dong Lu, Zhujiang Xincheng, Tianhe District (2916 5535) 天河区珠江新城珠江东路 32 号利通广场 8 层 02 单元 French Trade Commission Rm 803, GITIC, Main Tower, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu. (Tel: 2829 2100, Fax 2829 2101; canton@ubifrance. fr) www.ubifrance.com / www.ubifrance. com/cn 法国驻广州总领事馆商务处，环市东路 339 号广东国际大酒店主楼 803 室 German Industry and Commerce Rm 291112, Metro Plaza, 183 Tianhe Bei Lu (Tel: 8755 2353; Fax: 8755 1889; info@gz.china.ahk. de) china.ahk.de 天河北路 183 号大都会广场 2911-12 室

Guangzhou Municipal Board for International Investment 7/F, Guangzhou Municipal Affairs Center, 61, Huali Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel:3892 0742; Fax:3892 0747) 广州市国际投资促进中心，珠江新城华利路 61 号广州市政务中心７楼

Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce 23/F, Affiliated Tower A, GITIC, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel: 8331 1653; Fax: 8331 2295; info@hkcccgd.org) www.hkcccgd.org 香港商会，环市东路 339 号广东国际大厦 A 座 , 附楼 23 楼 Hong Kong Trade Development Council 23/F, Affiliated Tower A, GITIC, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel: 8331 2889; Fax: 8331 1081; guangzhou.office@tdc.org.hk) 香港商贸局广州办事处，环市东路 339 号广东国际大酒店群楼 A 座附楼 23 楼 Italian Chamber of Commerce Rm 948, Office Tower, the Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu ( Tel: 8365 2682; Fax: 8365 2983) 意大利商会，环市东路 368 号花园大厦 948 房 www.cameraitacina.com Italian IPR Desk Rm 1402, International Finance Place, 8 Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 8516 0140; Email: iprdesk.canton@ice.it) 意大利知识产权项目，珠江新城华夏路 8 号合景国际金融广场 14 楼 1402 室 Italian Trade Commission Guangzhou office Rm 1402, International Finance Place, 8, Huaxia Lu, Zhujiang New Town (Tel: 8516 0140; Fax: 8516 0240; Email: canton@ice.it ) www.ice.it/paesi/asia/cina/ufficio3.htm,  www.italtrade.cn 意大利对外贸易委员会广州代表处，珠江新城华夏路 8 号合景国际金融广场 14 楼 1402   New Zealand Trade & Enterprise Rm C1055, Office Tower, China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, 122 Liuhua Lu (Tel: 8667 0253; Fax: 8666 6420; Guangzhou@nzte.govt.nz) www.nzte.govt.nz 新西兰贸易发展局，流花路 122 号中国大酒店办公楼 C1055 室 China-Philippines Chamber of Commerce Rm 1613, Main Tower, Guangdong International Hotel, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (8331 1888-71613; Fax: 8331 1983; E-mail: cpcc2005@21cn.com) 中国菲律宾商会，环市东路 339 号广东国际大酒店主楼 1613 室 Spanish Chamber of Commerce Rm 1814, 18/F, Guangzhou International Sourcing Center, 8 Pazhou Dadao Dong, Haizhu District (Tel: 3892 7531; Fax: 3892 7530) 海珠区琶洲大道东 8 号广州国际采购中心 1814 室 Swedish Trade Council in Guangzhou Rm1205, Main Tower, GITIC, 339 Huanshi Dong Lu (Tel:8331 6019; Email: guangzhou@ swedishtrade.se) 广州瑞典贸易委员会，环市东路 339 号广东国际大酒店主楼 1105 室

SHOPPING BOOKSTORES Copies of that’s PRD magazine can be purchased at the following bookstores marked with Benshop 1) 32, Jianshe Liu Ma Lu, Yuexiu District (8382 7821).Daily 12am-12pm; 2) 5/F, Goelia 225 Space, 225 Beijing Lu. All cards(8336 0050). 本作新生活杂货铺 , 1) 越秀区建设六马路 32 号 102; 2) 北京路 225 号歌莉雅 225 概念店 5 楼 Bid Bookstore Rm 604, 6/F, Guangzhou Book Center, No.123, Tianhe Lu, Tianhe District (3886 0672). 必得书店，天河区天河路 123 号广州购书中心 6 楼 604

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