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7 Days Taiwan Experience with Lin Ru Ping If you prefer Taiwan, consider booking the 7 Days Taiwan New Experience tour with another Mediacorp artiste, Lin Ru Ping, where you can walk on the streets along the riverbank at Tamsui and Fisherman’s Wharf, in Taiwan, and enjoy the scenic view. At Tai Chung, you will get to see the famous monument Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall, and the Martyrs’ Shrine which has an elaborate hourly ceremony of changing guards.
Mediacorp artiste Lin Ru Ping will guide you in Taiwan
Other highlights include Sun Moon Lake, Taroko National Park, and a high-speed rail experience to Taoyuan. With all these exciting packages
at low prices, look no further. Visit www.newshan.com or call 6481 1181 or 6745 9333 to book your tour package with New Shan Travel today.
New Shan 16 Days Romance of the Mediterranean The alluring beauty of the Mediterranean
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Don’t hesitate to book the 16 days Romance of the Mediterranean trip, and be swept away by the magic and romance of the Ruby Princess Cruise. The departure is on Sep 18. Mediacorp celebrity Brandon Wong, known for his comedic or villainous roles, will be leading this trip, which includes a complimentary visit to Venice’s Port of Call, a Mount Titlis cable car ride, a Lucerne hotel upgrade to Engelberg Ramada at the Snow Alps Hotel and more, so that you can truly live it up, right in the lap
of comfort. Some of the other sites and cities covered include Milan, Olympia, Delphi and the Greek capital of Athens.
Mediacorp celebrity Brandon Wong will be leading the trip to the Mediterranean
Hong Kong Apart from shopping, Hong Kong has great views
Hong Kong Tour and Eric Tsang’s Fans Party If you have not been to Hong Kong or have not been there for years, it is now time to visit. New Shan Travel is currently offering a four-day Hong Kong/ Disneyland tour, where you get to meet and interact with Hong Kong comedian and actor Eric Tsang, at his lively fans party. Departing on Jun 7, the package includes return air tickets to and from Singapore and Hong Kong, return airport and hotel transfer and three nights’ accommodation. For the young at heart, be transported to the utopian Disneyland theme park in Hong
Kong, with Tomorrow Land, Fantasy Land, Adventure Land, Toy Story Land and so on. Don’t miss the parade with the wellloved cartoon characters from these fictional lands. Fans of Hong Kong dramas and comedies can get up close and personal with the humorous Eric Tsang at his fans party, take a photo with him, and even chat with him. There is a buffet lunch served in his game hall, followed by games and a lucky draw. Hong Kong/Macau/ Zhongshan/Guangzhou/ Shenzhen Tour Led by Mediacorp artiste Wang
Yu Qing, the Hong Kong/Macau/ Zhongshan/Guangzhou/Shenzhen tour takes you to the ruins of St Paul and Senado Square in Macau, and the former residence of Sun Yat-Sen and Xiangshun Commercial Culture Museum at Zhong Shan. One of the tour’s highlights is on the third day at Guangzhou’s Liwan district, which preserves a lot of traditional architecture rich in Xiguan style, such as Xiguan Mansion and Chen Lianbo Manor. Beneath the façade of grey bricks, its interior has hardwood furniture, carved wooden ornaments, stained glass windows and other Cantonese features.
Another draw is the traditional Xiguan cuisine, where you can savour authentic Cantonese food and snacks. Transfer to Lingnan Impression Park which has unique and distinctive streets, ancestral hall, houses and shops which truly demonstrate the essence of traditional Lingnan culture. On the fourth day in Shenzhen, there is a stopover at the Zhujiang-InBev International Beer Museum for an enriching experience of learning about international beer cultures through picturesque scenes, interactive games, and colourful exhibits.
Actor Wang Yuqing will lead the tour to Hong Kong, Macau and other cities
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free admission Book Exchange 2013 18 May, 8.30am-6pm Book lovers can drop off their well-thumbed books and pick up others' between 11am-8pm at the Central Public Library, until 17 May, and until 4pm on 18 May at the event grounds. National Library Building, The Plaza, 100 Victoria Street DBS Marina Regatta 18, 19, 24, 25 May This water sports festival by DBS features eight race categories for dragon boating, a rousing drum competition and a colourful cosplay parade on 18-19 May. The Bay Festival on 24-25 May includes games and activities such as dumpling fishing and watercraft workshops. There will also be musical performances by Electrico and Jack and Rai. Waterfront Promenade @Marina Bay Dena Foundation Residency Programme Closes 21 May NAC is calling for applications
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from emerging visual artists and curators for an international residency programme at the Centre International d'Accueil et d'Echanges des Récollets Paris, organised by the Dena Foundation. The residency programme runs for three to four months, and participants may get to present an exhibition of their work in Paris and Singapore. Successful applicants will receive funding for their round-trip travel and associated programme costs. www.nac.gov.sg/denafoundation-residency Every Child A Gift: Exhibition by Singapore Children’s Society Until 6 Jun, library hours Singapore Children’s Society is presenting a Heritage Corner Exhibit that features the Society's history, to commemorate its 60 years of commitment in bringing relief to children in need. A commemorative book can be borrowed from the libraries. National Library Building, Promenade, Level 9, 100 Victoria Street
English Storytelling by Neil Humphreys 18 May, 11am-12.30pm The Reading Ambassador for NLB’s Book Exchange 2013, Neil Humphreys and his daughter Abbie Rose are conducting a meet-the-author cum storytelling session for his two latest books – The Day a Panda Really Saved My Life, and Abbie Rose and the Magic Suitcase: I Trapped a Dolphin but I REALLY Didn't Mean It. National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street, #B1-01 Every Trick Only Needs One Truth Until 15 Jun, 11am-7pm (MonSat), closed Sun & public holidays Singaporean contemporary oil painter and sculptor David Chan presents oil paintings and sculptures in this solo exhibition. With his uncanny ability to create layers and textures through his artwork, he implores the audience to ponder the shortcomings of human perception and how our volatile and evolving judging criteria ultimately mars and forms our ‘truths’. ART SEASONS Singapore, 1 Selegie Road, #02-021/24 Kusu Island The Untold Story 25 May, 2.30pm-3.30pm Presented by Crescent Girls’ School Malay Language Society, this play features traditional Malay performances, such as Dikir Barat (Choral Singing) and Tarian (Malay Dance), as well as an interactive cultural component for our young readers. Register at golibrary.nlb.gov.sg Woodlands Regional Library, Auditorium, 900 South Woodlands Drive, #01-03 Luciano Ventrone Sui Generi/s Until 9 Jun, 12-7pm (Tue-Sat), 12-6pm (Sun), closed Mon & public holidays Sui Generi/s, curated by Cesare Biasini Selvaggi, will feature more than 50 masterpieces by Roman artist Luciano Ventrone,
a master of figurative art. Be awed by his extraordinary pictorial techniques, which show in his still-life works, portraits and landscapes. Gillman Barracks, Partners & Mucciaccia Gallery, Block 6, Lock Road, #02-10 PIANO CONVERSATIONS WITH JULIAN LAWRENCE GARGIULO: THE ART OF BEING SILLY 1 Jun, 6.30pm In this piano recital, Julian Gargiulo transmits a unique concert experience by combining an informal style of presenting classical music with his rigorous Russian conservatory training. Singapore Botanic Gardens, Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage, 1 Cluny Rd Read Carefully: An Exhibition on Book Covers Until 25 May, 11am-6pm (Mon-Fri), by appointment on weekends Kult Magazine presents a selection of book covers that have been re-designed by 50 local and international artists working in visual culture. Each artist has chosen a book which has influenced who they are today and then interpreted the cover in their own style, so there is a huge spectrum of work and styles. The artworks were displayed in indie boutiques as part of the Singapore Design Society Festival. Kult Gallery, Emily Hill, Block C2-5, 11 Upper Wilkie Road Still Life ‘Organica’ Until 20 May, 10am-6pm (MonSat), other days by appointment Singapore artist Bary Cha Cha presents seven photographic works complemented by still life installations specially set up to amplify the layered dimensions of the art on the walls. It depicts photographic moments created in collaboration with nature, as opposed to just being captured. Email art@artforum.com.sg or call 6737 3448 for enquiries. 82 Cairnhill Road
Ukulele Fiesta 17-19 May, 7pm Performances by home-grown groups passionate about the ukulele include: NUS’ Sheares Band, all-female group Ukuladies with tunes from pop to punk, and four-piece band Ukes Avenue playing bossa nova and jazz. Headlining the first night is Dawn Wong, who shot to fame in a Mediacorp reality show. Bring along your ukulele to join in the Ukulele Jam, where scores will be screened and everyone gets to play. CHIJMES lawn, 30 Victoria Street Vision: The Perspectives of Nguyen Tuan & Naoko Tosa Until 19 May, 11am-8pm daily In a joint exhibition of two emerging Asian artists, both collections feature the artists’ take on the search for true meaning of peace and happiness. While both artists are different in styles, techniques and creative experiences, they have produced a series of work that runs parallel in perspective and thought. www.naokotosa.com MAD Museum of Art & Design, 333A Orchard Road, #03-01
Overture from The Barber of Seville, and G Puccini’s O Mio Babbino Caro. One of the best baroque chamber orchestras worldwide, it is a conductorless ensemble with excellent musicians such as Felix Ayo, Salvatore Accardo and Pina Carmirelli. It is the oldest active chamber group in the world diffusing 18th Century Italian music, and their award-winning performances represent the finest traditions of Italian music. They have sold more than 25 million copies in various editions of Vivaldi and the Four Seasons. Tickets from Sistic. SCO Concert Hall, 7 Shenton Way
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Charity Fun Shoot for Aishah 18 & 19 May, 9.30am-5.30pm, $20 By the local shooting community in aid of former national shooter Aishah, who lost her limbs due to a severe infection. Help Aishah and try your hand at shooting, coached by national shooters. Tickets at door, or E-mail sgshooters@gmail.com for group booking or private donations. Home Team NS Shooting Range, 2 Bukit Batok West Avenue 7 (18 May); Safra Yishun Shooting Range, 60 Yishun Avenue 4 (19 May) DIRTY DANCING – THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE 24 May - 16 Jun, 8pm (Tue-Sun), $55, $95, $125, $150, $175 The Singapore Premiere of this worldwide smash-hit musical is here. Dirty Dancing is an adaptation of the 1987 movie (starring Patrick Swayze) written and co-produced by Eleanor Bergstein, and tells the story of two young, fiercely independent free spirits from different worlds who come together for their most triumphant summer ever. Marina Bay Sands, Grand Theatre, 10 Bayfront Ave European Union Film Festival 2013 Until 26 May, various timings, $11 The 23rd EU Film Festival returns this year with a record of 28 films representing the best of European cinema. The films include Belgium's Oxygen, France's Something in the Air, Denmark's This Life, and Poland's Suicide Room. This is the second-longest running film festival in Singapore. Shaw Theatres Lido, 350 Orchard Road, 5th/6th Floor Habitat-Barclays Bare Your Sole 1 Jun, 9am-12pm, $20 (Children & students), $35 (Adults), $95 (2 adults & 2 children) Join Habitat for Humanity and Barclays for its fifth edition of Singapore’s only barefoot charity walk of 2.5/5km to raise funds for Project Homework. It aims to help the elderly, sick and physicallychallenged living alone in one-room flats in Singapore. Gardens by the Bay East, Rhu Cross, 18 Marina Gardens Drive Highly Strung 17 May, 7.30pm, 9.30pm, $28 T'ang Quartet plays alongside Raffles Institution's Chamber Ensemble and T'ang Quartet's The Ensemble Dimension Players for an evening of classical music, with promising students receiving guidance under The Ensemble Dimension Project. Theatreworks, 72-13 Muhamed Sultan Road Joe Brooks at Timbre @Gillman 22 May, 8pm, $60, $80 An honest writer, angelic vocalist and exhilarating performer, British singer Joe Brooks has sold out shows in Europe, America and Asia, and will be performing in Singapore. The pieces played include those from an upcoming album titled 'The Boy & The Broken Machine'. Timbre @Gillman, Gillman Barracks, 9A Lock Road Light v Dark: Star Wars & Singapore Philatelic Museum Until 30 Jun, Mon (1pm-7pm); Tue-Sun (9.30am-7pm), $6 (adult), $4 (foreign child), Free (Singaporean & PR students, children & seniors) A Star Wars stamps and collectibles exhibition in collaboration between Star Wars memorabilia collectors and the Singapore Philatelic Museum. View an impressive array
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of Star Wars collectibles such as figurines, a fleet of model ships, costumes, and stamps. There will be interesting programmes such as making your own 3D Star Wars figurines. Meet the Stormtroopers live as they march in on May 18 and 19, and Jun 2 and 16, from 2pm to 4pm. Singapore Philatelic Museum, 23-B Coleman Street Shakespeare in the Park: Othello Until 19 May, 7.30pm, $45, $55, $88 This year, Singapore’s Shakespeare in the Park presents the dark and treacherous world of Othello, one of Shakespeare’s great tragedies of love wrecked by jealousy. Immerse yourself in this classic story of love, deception and greed. Fort Canning Park, Cox Terrace
STOMP 18-23 Jun, 7.30pm (Tue-Fri); 2pm, 7.30pm (Sat); 1pm, 5pm (Sun), $65, $85, $105, $130, $150 The Broadway, West End and international sensation STOMP is back, with new routines, new choreography and new music. Wordless, witty and fun, its universal language of rhythm, theatre, comedy and dance guarantees to entertain. Marina Bay Sands, The Sands Theatre, 10 Bayfront Ave
star-studded celebration where 288 awards will be presented to the most popular stars in social media worldwide this past year. Stars such as SkyBlu, Carly Rae Jepsen and Blush will be present. The event will be streamed live on YouTube. Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave
Tulipmania Until 20 May, 9am-9pm daily, $7 (child & senior citizen), $10 More than 20,000 multi-coloured tulip bulbs in shades of red, pink, yellow, white, purple and more from the Netherlands are on display. Gardens by the Bay, Flower Dome, 18 Marina Gardens Drive What’s Eating You? A show by Tapestry Playback Theatre 18 May, 7.30pm; 19 May, 3pm, $18 Experience a night of improvisation theatre and personal stories where your stories are transformed and enacted spontaneously, using elements of cloth, music, movement and the spoken word. Goodman Arts Centre, 90 Goodman Rd Workshops: SpeakINK and PublishINK 6-8 Jun, 9.30am-1pm, $240; 10-12 Jun, 10am-5pm, $320 Creative writing school Monsters Under The Bed has two workshops: Conducted by published writers, SpeakINK is for children aged 10-12 and aims to develop confidence, reasoned argument and eloquence (6-8 Jun). PublishINK will teach secondary students the basics of getting published locally and abroad (10-12 Jun). Visit www.mutb.com. sg/12/post/2013/04/publishink.html The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane (both PublishINK and SpeakINK)
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New whipped cream flavoured vodka The latest flavoured vodka has come to Singapore Enter Pinnacle Whipped Vodka and Pinnacle Vodka, two quadruple-distilled French vodkas which have been lovingly smallbatch handcrafted and come neatly bottled in signature bright blue. To celebrate the arrival of these fun bright blue bottles Pinnacle Vodka has kick-started a series of parties, having begun with The Pinnacle Vodka Party
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at 1-Altitude on Apr 27 and culminating at the New Asia Bar for House of Obsession with Funkerman and Pinnacle Whipped Vodka on May 30. Bursting into the global vodka scene in 2003, Pinnacle Vodka started off with the belief that vodka should be fun, smooth, pure, and non-pretentious. With that belief in mind, the taste of Pinnacle is not compromised – the brand has bloomed and was ranked the premium spirit worldwide based on growth in the past three years. “Pinnacle’s classic unflavoured vodka was the US market’s fastest-growing nonflavoured imported vodka in 2011,” says Alex Yong, Country Manager for Singapore. “Pinnacle is the number one growth brand among top 100 premium spirits brands worldwide for 2011 and we’re absolutely sure it’ll charm the taste buds of Singaporean cocktail-lovers!” he adds. Truly the pinnacle of French vodka, both flavours are made with pure spring water and the finest wheat grain in Brie, France. Pinnacle Whipped Vodka, launched in 2010, was hailed as the most successful flavour extension ever introduced in the US spirits market. Whether you are on a cosy date night in with or at a house party with friends, Pinnacle Whipped Vodka can tantalise your taste buds in a good mix for the night. Pinnacle Whipped Vodka and Pinnacle Vodka are available at The Beam Cellar, 229 Mountbatten Road, #01-03/07, Mountbatten Square, Singapore 398007.
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Korean bistro At Sarang, one can experience what it is like to dine in Gangnam, Seoul, without having to travel there By CHIA HUI JuN
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f you have not visited Sarang Korean Bistro before, you might easily miss it as it is tucked in a quiet corner amidst the hustle and bustle of Orchard Road. Located on the seventh floor of Orchard Central, its full-length glass windows give the place an airy feel, and offer a bird’s eye view of Orchard Road. As I entered, what first caught my attention was how it gives the feel of dining close to nature. From the maple wooden floors, to the artificial greenery – temperate trees and a green wall – to the wooden benches and tables, it makes for a cosy gathering with friends or family, or to chill out after work.
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Aligned with the aim of keeping Sarang uniquely Korean, most pieces of furniture were specially imported from Korea. The quirky chairs are weaved into otherwise uniform rattan seats so, if you look carefully, no two seats are the same. There is also a breezy, al fresco section. Along with its interior overhaul, the menu has also undergone a revamp after Head Chef Jung Yun Yur trawled the streets of upmarket Gangnam, Itaewon, Hongdae and Sinchon to get inspiration for a new menu with delectable offerings. One of the first Korean restaurants in Singapore, what is unique about Sarang is its recently rolled out tapas, and
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Sick of the usual cocktails and mocktails? These healthy options will do you good and spice up your life
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Acclaimed mixologist Satoshi Iwai was in town for the recently-concluded World Gourmet Summit. He transformed herbal concoctions from Eu Yan Sang into tasty and thirst-quenching mocktails. Who says herbal drinks have to always taste nasty? This Dang Shen & Grill Tomato Martini (Mocktail) proves otherwise. Give it a try!
Kagoshima Pork Shabu Shabu Nabe
Ingredients • 1/4 slice of grilled tomato • 100ml of dang shen • 1/2 teaspoon of honey vinegar • 3 teaspoons of agave syrup • Wolfberry bubbles • Tomato slice (for garnishing)
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Method 1. Mash the tomato. 2. Blend the dang shen and add it in. 3. Add Honey Vinegar and Agave Syrup. Shake it well. 4. Top with Wolfberries, infused into foam. 5. Garnish with the tomato slice. 6. Enjoy your mocktail by the beach.
Sushi Tei’s Spring menu delights with succulent Kagoshima Pork and fresh seasonal sashimi By Cheryl Chia It is seasonal delights galore with Sushi Tei’s Spring menu. The Japanese pride themselves in serving up the freshest and best produce of the season, and local Japanese food chain Sushi Tei does the same. Until Jun 15, juicy Kagoshima pork is the star of their Spring menu. Freshly imported twice a week from Kagoshima Prefecture, the pork is known for its sweet flavour and rich fragrance, delicate texture and juiciness. The Kagoshima Miso Yaki Pork ($11.50) is an accurate representation of the description. A juicy and tender pork loin is grilled after being marinated with miso sauce, with each slice lined with just the right amount of fat for a buttery finish. Also try the Kagoshima Tonkatsu ($12), a breaded and crispy fried pork cutlet, paired with smokey tonkatsu sauce. We also like the Kagoshima Pork Hamburger ($8) with 130g of finely-ground pork loin with chopped onions, carrots and a sprinkling of salt and pepper,
topped with Okonomiyaki sauce with a hint of sake that goes great with a bowl of Japanese pearl rice. If it is a particularly rainy day, indulge in the Kagoshima Pork Nabe ($15) with a selection of four soup bases: Shoyu, Miso, Spicy or Sukiyaki. We love the spicy base with the mixed vegetables and delicate slices of pork belly. The Kagoshima pork is also minced to create the Chinese style Zha Jiang Mian ($11.50) and even made into sushi such as the Pork Belly Temaki ($3.50). Also try their scotch egg-like Sunrise Meat Ball ($8.50), a minced pork ball with a salted egg yolk centre. If you prefer sashimi, apart from the array of sashimi moriwases you can order, the Sayori Sashimi ($12-$15), a sleek silver fish sashimi, is a springtime special that is eaten with a smidge of shoyu that cuts through the fishiness. The Spring season also brings Aji (horse mackerel) sushi ($14) to the menu. They'll even deep fry the remaining fish with the bones for you to crunch on after you're done. The Tako and Shirasu Yaki Udon ($13.50) is also a great single dish to order with generous
“the pork is known for its sweet flavour and rich fragrance, delicate texture and juiciness.” helpings of baby sardines, vegetables and octopus, all stirfried with a splash of Yakisoba sauce for sweetness. You can also switch the udon out for ramen if you wish. Not to be missed as well is their Kani Gyoza ($6), a crab meat stuffed dumpling, dipped in chilli oil and vinegar. Simply mmm… There is also an assorted array of desserts available on the Spring menu such as the Salt & Red Bean Ice Cream ($3.40), Matcha Waffle ($3.80) and the Cheese Stick Ice Cream ($3.40). We especially like the Chocolate Parfait ($6.50) filled with KoKoKrunch cornflakes and ice cream. For more, visit www.sushitei.com
Sunrise Meat Ball
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how its food is tweaked to cater to Singaporean taste buds while preserving traditional Korean elements. One such dish is the Volcanic Chicken ($21), which features a fiery red dish of chicken marinated in the chef’s special spicy volcano sauce, served in a sizzling pan. The various shades of deep red and bright red should sound an alarm for those who can’t take spicy food, but it’ll be a delight for those who are accustomed to local favourites like chilli crab. We started off with refreshing cucumber soda, and a nondescript dish of Folded Eggs ($6.50) – Korean-style egg omelette with green chilli, cheese and vegetables. The Sarang Japchae ($7), which is a classic Korean dish of vermicelli noodles tossed in sesame oil, tasted as good as it was visually appealing. The noodles were chewy and comfortingly warm, and had a sticky, bouncy texture. The Kimchi Pancake ($8) made with aged kimchi and served with a light soy dipping sauce was yummy, spicy and delightfully crisp. It was so satisfying that I went for seconds, and thirds. The classic tapas came with a variety of cocktail pairings –
Watermelon Soju, Yuzu Makgeolli, Soju Bomb and Makgeolli Sprite ($12 single, $19 double). The cocktails were refreshing after the meats and fried dishes, and the flavours reduced the alcohol taste. I liked the Kiwi Soju, as well as the Lemon Soju and Yuzu Makgeolli, as they were subtle and not too overpowering. The modern tapas pairings were Makgeolli Mojito, Lemon Soju and red wine. Inspired by the typically-French dish, the Ginseng Chicken Terrine ($16) consists of spring chicken, dates, ginseng, garlic and ginseng broth. Dipped in a lovely, savoury pine nut sauce, it was flavourful, like a mouthful of concentrated ginseng chicken. It left a strong aftertaste... The vegetables on the side were delicious too. The mains were the Sarang Meat Lover’s Platter ($42), with an assortment of wine-marinated pork belly, rib eye steak, and honey yuzu chicken arranged artfully in a pan. I especially liked the steak with the house special kimchi sauce, and the scrumptious honey yuzu chicken. The Spoon Pizza ($8.50) is perfect for the ladies, as it comes with very little dough and is full of ingredients such as bell peppers, onions, cheese and volcanic
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chicken. The oven-baked pizza gratin is also convenient, as it can be eaten without using one’s hands – just scoop it up with a spoon. We also tried the Big Bang Bulgogi Burger ($16), which are basically small buns with grilled, seasoned bulgogi beef, caramelised onion, lettuce and tomato and a side of fries with a cheesy dip. This departed from the usual Bibimbap, and the beef was just right – not too tough or overcooked. My favourite was the Sarang Nachos ($9.50), which was as scrumptious as it looked even though it is traditionally Mexican fare. It came with generous yellow and brown drizzles of homemade bulgogi sauce, mayonnaise and marinated beef, adding texture to the otherwise crunchy dish. The okonomiyaki-style Scallion Pancake ($8.50) gave a fascinating twist to the Japanese dish. It was filled with seafood and bacon, and then drizzled with teriyaki sauce and bonito flakes. We had Hotteok ($8) for dessert: a sweet pancake filled with warm cinnamon sugar and served with vanilla and raspberry gelato, bringing a comforting, sweet end to the meal. W
Bite-sized lava cakes are not a myth, they exist in many flavours at Smoulder By Cheryl Chia Lava cakes – warm, gooey and decadent cakes that take you to heaven with one bite. Our only gripe? They are usually meant for sharing and you can only have one flavour. So, when we came across Smoulder, which specialises in multi-flavoured molten chocolate cakes in bite sizes, we were sold. Founder Peter Cai and his college mates were studying in London and, once in a while, they’d indulge in a lava cake in a café. They thought of a scenario where one could enjoy an entire box while lounging in pyjamas at home. “We decided all cakes should taste like that. But due to the high exchange rate back then, we could only have it once in a blue moon. We joked about starting a business and, in 2009, we talked about it again and took three years to realise our dream,” says Peter.
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Through the process of trial and error, Peter managed to recreate the recipe in a bite-sized form. “Ideally, you’ll be satisfied with one. But you still can and want to go for another piece,” he says. Smoulder uses Belgian chocolate in its cakes, and showcases
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Fly Entertainment Artiste Suhaimi Yusof spills the beans about news satire programme The Noose and new characters in store
The Dog Whisperer is back with a new show
Big laughs from
the big man
By Cheryl Chia
and yet being funny at the same time. I am definitely inspired by Arnold Schwarzenegger. But I guess that has to remain my dream for now… Apart from playing Jojo Joget on the Noose, are any new characters in the works for you? Henderson Pooper, a panicky American-wannabe war correspondent, Mr Kannan, a tongue twister community leader, and a few other never-before-seen characters.
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uhaimi Yusof, who burst onto the scene in 2001 as the funny sidekick of the late Hong Kong comedienne Lydia Sum on the Channel 5 sitcom Living With Lydia, has done fairly well for himself, starring in other local programmes such as Police and Thief, as well as other Malaylanguage programmes from sister channel Suria. His impeccable comedic timing has led him to play stereotypical Malay ‘newscaster’ Jojo Joget on The Noose since 2008. We catch up with him to find out what has been going on in the Noose world and what his dreams are.
You are known for your quick wit and humorous roles but what is your dream lead role? I've always wanted an actionpacked lead role. You know, the kind where you’re involved in car explosions, helicopter gun fights
Michelle Chong has since left The Noose. How has that changed the group dynamic on the set? Well, we kind of miss her too. She's very fun to be with both on and off camera. Each of us is like a finger on a hand. With one finger missing, you'll definitely feel the absence. So it's still functional but a little uncomfortable, I'd say.
a few years ago, I donated to three poor villages in Indonesia. My tears were rolling down my cheeks when the village orphans were pictured smiling with food in one hand and money in the other. We as celebrities can make a difference to the world. If you could be a super hero, who would you be and what would be your power? I want to be the Invisible Man. My super power will be used to beat every immigration department in the world so I can travel anywhere around the world without a passport and visa. Ha ha ha! What do you do on a typical weekend when you aren't working? Playing FIFA 13, and I use Liverpool to beat Manchester
United 13-0 over and over again. Yes, I repeat this every weekend I get. What are your future plans? To escape and buy a kampong house in a far, remote corner of the world and equip the house with state-of-the-art technology, with food stocked up enough to last me a decade. Away from the hustle and bustle of city life; this is an ultimate retirement plan. Hey, I'm serious. W
“I’ve always wanted an action packed lead role...”
You've worked with several prominent celebs over the years. Who has inspired you the most? Gurmit Singh is funny and smart at the same time. Mark Lee is an Ah Beng and a gentleman. My highest admiration is for both of them because they're very intelligent celebrities and very fun too. I learnt a lot of stuff from these two. What has been your proudest moment on the job? Using my income from a successful local comedy DVD production I produced and sold
MOVIE PREVIEW
Star Trek:
Into Darkness – visually stunning When the crew of The Enterprise returns home, they find that an unstoppable force of terror from within has destroyed the fleet and everything it stands for
Enemy From Within But all is not well. A devastating act of terror has exposed an alarming reality: Star Fleet is being attacked from within and the fall-out will leave the entire world in crisis. Captain Kirk leads the Enterprise on a mission spanning the Klingon home world to Earth. Kirk will lead them into a shadowy mirror-realm of doubts where they’ve never gone before – navigating the razor-thin lines between friends and enemies, revenge and justice, all-out war and potential for a united future. Old and New Faces Returning to the Enterprise is the crew: Chris Pine as Captain James T Kirk, Zachary Quinto as First Officer Spock, Karl Urban as Dr Leonard “Bones” McCoy, Simon Pegg as Chief Engineer “Scotty” Scott, Zoe Saldana as Communications Officer Uhura, John Cho as Helmsman Hikaru Sulu, and Anton Yelchin as Pavel Chekov.
Too many dogs in the world are abandoned and come a sorry end. Luckily, at least one special person is looking out for them Cesar Millan, the worldrenowned dog behaviourist is combatting the global issue of canine abandonment and giving “unadoptable” dogs a second chance at life in his new series, Cesar Millan’s Leader of the Pack. Following the wild success of his long-running series Dog Whisperer, Millan’s new show takes him to Spain where, each week, he transfers extreme canine cases to his new Dog Psychology Centre in Miraflores. In each episode, three candidates compete for the chance to adopt one special pup, with their dog skills put to the test in a series of special canine challenges. Meanwhile, Millan employs his “exercise, discipline and affection” method to overcome hurdles with dogs that are particularly skittish or aggressive, to painstakingly rehabilitate each one and prepare them for adoption. “Dog Whisperer had a passion, but Leader of the Pack has a mission,” says Millan. “My goal with this show is to awaken the world to how many dogs are euthanized in one year, how we kill them and how the world really treats what we call man’s best friend,” he says.
Through the series, Millan’s followers will learn how to find a compatible dog for their family. Here is a short excerpt of a recent interview with him. Which questions should a person who wants to adopt his or her first dog ask before making this decision? Number one is: “What is my life style? How many hours do I work?” Number two: Economical responsibilities, because a dog also has to have health care. So those two things you have to be very, very aware. what is the secret to whispering to dogs? I’m quiet; I’m silent when I’m meeting a dog for the first time. That is the biggest secret, the biggest ingredient, because the dog is going to tell you how it feels. Then, you wait for the behaviour. So, patience is number two. Number one is to be quiet, to be calm, when you meet a dog for the first time. Cesar Millan’s Leader of the Pack is on National Geographic Channel, every Wednesday, 10pm, SingTel mio Ch 201 or Starhub Ch 411.
MOVIE PREVIEW A cabin in the woods becomes a chamber of horrors when a group of friends unwittingly awakens a demon, in this highlyanticipated reboot of the cult film
Star Trek: Into Darkness begins with a homecoming, as the Enterprise returns to earth in the wake of a galactic incident.
Wisdom from the Dog Whisperer
Joining the cast is Benedict Cumberbatch in the role of the mysterious intergalactic terrorist and Alice Eve as ship newcomer Carol Marcus. A New Frontier Shot with extremely high resolution IMAX cameras and presented in an expansively detailed 3D conversion that pushes technology, the film gives audiences a glimpse into the Star Trek universe as hasn’t been seen before.
This marks the first time audiences will experience Star Trek eight-stories high and in three dimensions. Changes and Revelations When Starfleet is shattered by a terrifying attack, the crew must not only face the shadow side of Starfleet and a fearsomely brilliant new enemy, but will question the only thing they’ll be able to rely on in an unpredictable universe: each other. Says Producer Bryan Burk: “I think JJ has gone to the next step of complexity, so that people might leave the theatre after this one asking, ‘wow, that was a Star Trek film?’” Star Trek: Into Darkness [PG] Director: JJ Abrams Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Benedict Cumberbatch, John Cho, Alice Eve Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Thriller Run Time: 132 min Release Date: 16 May
Featuring a fresh young cast, Evil Dead is a bonechilling film that combines all the raw excitement and gleeful gore of the acclaimed original cult hit, The Evil Dead, with a series of shocking new twists. Mia (played by Jane Levy), a young woman whose life has been marred by loss and addiction, asks her brother David (played by Shiloh Fernandez), his girlfriend Natalie (Elizabeth Blackmore) and their childhood friends Olivia (Jessica Lucas) and Eric (Lou Taylor Pucci) to join her at the family’s rustic cabin to help her overcome her demons. The Plot Thickens Inside, they are shocked to discover that the abandoned cabin has been broken into. The cellar has been transformed into a grotesque altar surrounded by dozens of mummified animals. Eric becomes fascinated with an ancient book he discovers there. Enthralled by its mysterious contents, he reads aloud from it, never suspecting the terrifying consequences he
Evil Dead:
When malevolent forces rise is about to unleash. As Mia’s withdrawals worsen, she begins to unravel and attempts to flee, but is turned back by a frightening vision. At the cabin, her behaviour becomes so violent that her friends are forced to restrain her. Trapped by a dangerous storm raging outside, they begin to turn on each other one by one. As the brutality of their attacks increases, David is faced with an unimaginable choice. The Cast & Director Evil Dead stars Jane Levy (of TV sitcom Suburgatory), Shiloh Fernandez (of Red Riding Hood), Lou Taylor Pucci (Carriers), Jessica Lucas (Cloverfield) and Elizabeth Blackmore (Legend of the Seeker). Fede Alvarez makes his feature film directing debut with a screenplay co-written with Rodo Sayagues. The Original Film In 1981, The Evil Dead opened in theatres and drive-ins around the world, terrorising filmgoers, polarising audiences and launching the careers of director Sam Raimi, producer Rob Tapert and actor Bruce Campbell. The Evil Dead surprised even
its creators by becoming a cult classic and a rite-of-passage into the horror-movie experience for millions of fans. The New Evil Dead The new film is a bold reimagining of one of the most original and successful horror movies ever made. With Raimi, Tapert and Campbell producing, Evil Dead is on track to terrorise a new generation of filmgoers with a combination of 21st Century technology and classic hard-core horror elements. “We had to shoot the first movie in 16mm. The sound was mono because we couldn’t afford stereo, let alone 5.1 surround sound. There were probably only 60 prints made, so it was released in very few theatres. It only showed in certain markets on the big screen because it was unrated. Even when it has been seen on a big screen, it was with compromised picture and sound,” says Raimi. Campbell warns, “This is a fullon, strap-yourself-in sort of ride. It gets more and more outrageous as it goes. And kids: if you find a book in a cabin in the woods, just turn around and drive away.” Raimi adds, “It’s the ultimate experience in gruelling terror. And I dare you to see it.” Evil Dead [R21] Director: Fede Alvarez Starring: Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Jessica Lucas, Elizabeth Blackmore Genre: Horror Run Time: 90 min Release Date: 10 May
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Here are some stirrings in the fashion world that you would need, want and love to know about Etam
Islean Valath, designer for Arc
Local brand Arc not only has a beautiful designer but a good eye for bringing out the best in your womanly figure
Wing Tai Retail debuted French lingerie brand Etam on May 3 at Wisma Atria, with a second store slotted for May 10 at Raffles City. Since 1916, Etam has been making feminine and functional inner wear for ladies using traditional lingeriemaking techniques. Mrs Helen Khoo, Executive Director of Wing Tai Retail says, “Etam is the perfect addition, embodying the timeless class and sophistication of French craftsmanship coupled with inventive designs to keep the brand fresh and appealing to women of all ages.” She adds, “It is a fashion-skewed lingerie brand that perfectly complements our existing portfolio of brands, and we are confident that it will appeal to savvy and sophisticated Singaporean women.”
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he perception of femininity may seem to be skewed toward the stick-thin models spotted on avantgarde runways but it’s time to bring back good ol’ self-confidence with well-designed aesthetics in your closet. Singaporean designer Islean Valath’s first line for Arc’s Spring/ Summer 2012 debuted with rich colours and a streamlined form to create a leaner yet curvier silhouette, similar to Stella McCartney’s much-heralded “magic dress”. “I have always been interested in architecture and the ideas that play with shape, form, composition; I'm especially fascinated by the juxtaposition between curves and linear shapes. I wanted to incorporate this into my clothes,” she says. She adds, “I began thinking of how an arc is in fact a curved line and how that is suggestive of a woman’s body. I came to really feel
of Style that the word ‘arc' represents both my minimalist design aesthetic, whilst communicating the driving force behind my design objective – to make clothes that accentuate the woman's form.” Her Autumn/Winter 2012 collection gleans inspirations from a post-apocalyptic world with futuristic silhouettes and monochromatic colours with hints of jewel tones – using materials such as Thai silk and wool toughened up with leather details. The pieces may come across as over-the-top but Islean begs to differ. She says, “I recently came across a bunch of women who, upon seeing the clothes, got really excited and wanted to get their hands on the designs immediately. They were all US Size 6-12.” “At the same time, I also met a slim ex-model who's now US Size 2, who was worried about pulling the pieces off. It's very interesting to observe – I can see it really is about self-worth and confidence.
Women whom do not live by what society thinks of them won’t fear the designs,” she adds. Since Arc started up in 2012, Islean has had excellent responses from women in the market including Singaporebased Australian celebrity model and host Yvette King, budding singer Sarah Cheng de Winne, and media personality Sara Ann Krishnamoorthy. Arc’s outfits range from $80 to $358. She says, “As a designer, I hope that people buy my clothes not merely because they want to support local… but they understand intrinsically the value of how much thought has been put into the creative process, and that they're paying for a very unique piece because we control and limit the total number of each design produced.” Visit www.arcival.com for more. Arc is also stocked at the Black Market at Orchard Central and MY-Thology on 88 Club Street. W
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Multi-label store i.t, a Hong Kong-based conglomerate, will launch their flagship store in Wisma Atria in June. i.t. brings nine avant-garde brands new to Singapore: izzue, b + ab, 5cm, tout a coup, fingercroxx, Venilla suite, as know as de base, mysty woman and Pageboy. It will be on the third floor of Wisma Atria. As correction for last week, I.T houses the high-end brands from the I.T. Group.
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Trekkies, take note: Celio has launched a seven-design T-shirt range just in time for the opening of the new Star Trek movie, Into Darkness, open this week. With a range of vintage Star Trek as well as new generation designs, you’ll have something to indulge the inner fan in you. www.facebook.com/celiosingapore
IWC Schaffhausen
The Portuguese collection from Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen are masterpieces of precision engineering. Delighting luxury watch lovers around the globe for over 70 years, they are landmarks in the history of mechanical timekeeping. Two elegant and stylish newcomers now grace this successful IWC watch family: the Portuguese Chronograph Classic and the Portuguese Tourbillon HandWound. Benchmarks of good taste, these chronometers concede nothing to the whims of fashion. Available at IWC Schaffhausen boutiques at Ion Orchard and Marina Bay Sands.
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HEALTH & BEAUTY Take good care of those pearly whites
“Singapore Dental Health Foundation extols the benefits of regular dental check-ups as most dental problems progress at a slow pace...”
We speak with dental care expert Dr Helena Lee for tips and tricks to enhance your smile By Cheryl Chia
We’ve been told to death on the proper way to brush our teeth and prevent bad breath, since we were children in primary school. But how many of us bother to actually remember beyond merely brushing our teeth twice a day? There is more to cleaning your teeth than giving it the old onetwo brushstrokes every day. Dr Helena Lee, a Dental Specialist in Periodontics with Specialist Dental Group says, “Most people only brush their teeth but skip flossing. Flossing removes food particles and plaque from between teeth. Any leftover particles not picked up by a toothbrush in these difficult to access areas between teeth can cause decay and gum disease.” Dr Lee adds, “Some also have a misconception that a hard toothbrush is best, when in actual fact it is too abrasive for the gums.” Plaque is an accumulation of bacteria that is always present in the mouth, which can be kept at bay with frequent brushing and flossing. Dr Lee warns, “Bleeding gums (during brushing) is a sign of gum disease. Relook into your dental care and visit your dental specialist.” The Singapore Dental Health
Foundation also extols the benefits of regular dental checkups, as most dental problems progress at a slow pace and they are usually asymptomatic. Thus, routine dental visits might help to pre-empt or treat existing conditions quickly. Dr Lee, who has also worked on the Smile More Singapore campaign for Oral-B, also encourages using an appropriatesized toothbrush for your mouth as “too big a brush means the back-most teeth are missed out and not cleaned properly”. She also suggests a softer-bristled toothbrush gentle enough for the gums and for cleaning teeth properly. If you find flossing too much of a hassle, make it easier by investing in a floss-holder to reach all your teeth easily. People with braces should use the specially-shaped brushes for braces. “Simply look into the mirror, work the brush both above and below the orthodontic brackets. Then, use inter-dental brushes to reach between the brackets,” says Dr Lee. She also advises rinsing your mouth with water after drinking strong drinks such as tea, coffee
or wine to prevent extrinsic discolouration. The Singapore Dental Health Foundation also says that a greyish-coloured tooth might be a result of deeper problems such as a “dead tooth” or decay. Intrinsic discolouration can be treated with either a root canal, in the case of a dead tooth, or internal bleaching. A growing wisdom tooth can be a pain in more than a physical sense, and it requires proper care. Dr Lee says, “Apart from brushing
well, use an antiseptic mouth rinse. More importantly, see a dental surgeon for X-rays, because a partially-impacted wisdom tooth should be removed before the infection becomes an emergency.” Dr Helena Lee is a Dental Specialist in Periodontics with Specialist Dental Group, Singapore. She is also an Adjunct Lecturer with the National University of Singapore.
For more information, visit www.specialistdentalgroup.com
Beauty Snippets The long and the short of the beauty industry for this week Acqua di GioIa Eau Fraîche
Acqua di Gioia Eau Fraîche evokes the delicacy of a cool breeze and the ripple of a wave. This refined fragrance unveils a new expression of the Jasmine flower using an infusion to create a subtle and completely transparent blend, tied together by the Jasmine tea note. It has sparkling top notes of grapefruit, Primofiore lemon and mandarin zest, and middle notes of ylang-ylang with a base scent of cedar wood, musk and a hint of brown sugar. It will be available from June at all Giorgio Armani fragrance counters, and will retail at $89 for 50ml and $109 for 100ml.
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Inspired by pretty cupcakes, this sugar-sweet Baking Beauties range this season features cupcake patterns and mouth-watering names such as Devil’s Food, Raspberry Swirl and Pistachio Crème. This range comprises lipsticks in cream and frosted finishes, tinted lip balms in pastel shades, face powders, paint pots and nail lacquer. Other products such as blushers, glitter, false eyelashes and lustre drops are also available in the Baking Beauties range. Available at all M.A.C stores.
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Estee Lauder
Estee Lauder launches the new Perfectly Clean range, designed to calm, comfort and clarify skin. “Many cleansers and soaps are too harsh on the skin and can cause irritation that leads to signs of premature aging,” says Dr Nadine Pernodet, Executive Director of Skin Biology, Global Research and Development for The Estee Lauder Companies. “Our approach is to deliver beautiful results without irritation,” she says. Containing calming blue algae, hydrating zinc PCA and clarifying milk thistle to detox the skin, they are formulated for all skin types. Available at Estee Lauder counters from June.
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Filorga
With women of today leading more hectic lifestyles, the best time to heal is when you’re asleep. Filorga’s Sleep Recover helps women's skin better fight against the signs associated with fatigue and stress. With an active ingredient which helps reduce the appearance of dark circles, puffiness and drawn facial features, you’ll wake up to a more radiant you. Filorga Sleep Recover is sold at $112 at all Sephora outlets in Singapore.
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Scenic train rides through Japanese countryside are part of the package
experience one of the most popular destinations for Singaporeans. it’s no wonder with its scenery and cuisine
KLM celebrates
80th Anniversary
with various events
Commemorating its 80th anniversary, KLM Royal dutch airlines celebrates this milestone with a number of interesting events
Take in the beauty of
About 48,000 bulbs have been shipped from The Netherlands to Singapore via KLM Cargo
Northern Japan Delicious crab and other fresh seafood are sure to please
In the Land of the Rising Sun, a beauty lies at its Northern tip. This is beautiful Hokkaido, Japan's second-largest island. Hokkaido & Sites Hokkaido is the largest and northernmost of Japan's 47 prefectures, and is famed for its picturesque beauty, which draws visitors from all around the world. The island has a number of mountains and plateaus and can also give visitors the experience of snow. Hokkaido’s biggest draws for Singaporeans are its picturesque scenery, and its delicious cuisine. Going on a Hokkaido tour package would help you experience all the key scenic sites, as well as taste the various flavours of the island’s cuisine. Five Star Tours has a comprehensive 9-Day I Love Hokkaido package that covers Sapporo, Otaru, Sounkyo Gorge, Shiretoko Peninsula, Lake Akan, Asahikawa, Furano, Lake Toya and Hakodate. You will get to see all the picturesque and interesting sites of the Northern island. Hokkaido Highlights One of the highlights of this 9-Day I Love Hokkaido package is a train ride to view Lavender Farm. This is a unique and romantic experience you will not soon forget. The Tuo Mamu Cloud Sea natural wonder is also surreal and unforgettable. This is something you
can’t find quite the same in any other part of the world. If the weather is good, you will be taking a cable car ride to view the majestic Tuo Mamu Cloud Sea. You can also see Hokkaido’s World Heritage Shiretoko Peninsula, and its famous Five Lakes. Furthermore, ride on the Hokkaido Super Beidou Express Train for another interesting experience. Throughout the duration of your trip, you will get to stay in a deluxe hotel including at the Sapporo Grand Hotel, the Sounkaka Grand Hotel, and the Abashiri Grand Hotel (onsen hotel). Hokkaido Cuisine One of the best parts of the trip is the food, including highly-fresh seafood, Kaiseiki cuisine, and even an all-you-can-eat buffet. It’s no wonder travellers often feel strengthened and nourished after their stay in beautiful Hokkaido. Enjoy yourself and be entertained at Five Star’s Gala Dinner, to be held at the Toya Sun Palace Hotel, or a hotel of a similar quality. Before you leave, you will also get to experience the Hakodate Morning Market, which will truly be a feast for your senses. The hustle and bustle and wares for sale are nothing quite like what you will experience in Singapore. The 9-Day I Love Hokkaido tour sets off on Jun 22. Check with Five Stars Tours for other departure dates and packages suitable for you. Five Star Tours, People’s Park Complex, #05-01 (Head Office), Tel: 6533 9988, 6366 7011, 6533 7011
The Lavender Farm will surprise you with its rich colour and fragrance
The KLM crew in front of Tulipmania, Gardens by the Bay
to our customers who made this 80th anniversary possible, we hope to bring a bit of Dutch culture and share it with all Singaporeans,” says Mr De Cola.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines commemorates 80 years of scheduled flights to Singapore. With this milestone, KLM has been celebrating with a number of interesting campaigns and events, including for the public. “We are pleased to be marking this 80th anniversary with various special celebrations for our customers, without whom this milestone would not have been possible. On 3 May 1933, a KLM Fokker F-18 landed in Singapore, making KLM the first western airline to serve Singapore with a scheduled service,” says Mr Domingo De Cola, General Manager, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. “Since then, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has been growing from strength to strength and we hope to continue soaring to greater heights with customers!” he says. KLM Says Campaign KLM kicked off the celebrations with the launch of the “KLM
Says” campaign on Apr 1, where for 30 days, various challenges were posted daily on www. klmsays.com. Participants logged in using their Facebook or Twitter account to type in the answer to the challenge. Prizes were given away daily and ten Grand Prize challengers were chosen every week to go into the main draw, to win two Economy class return tickets from Singapore to any KLM destination in the world. Musical Performances Last weekend, the Band of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines serenaded visitors to the Singapore Botanic Gardens on May 11, while music enthusiasts enjoyed a performance of the Band at the School of The Arts (SOTA) Concert Hall on May 12. This concert saw the Band perform with the Singapore Winds Symphony orchestra. Famous Dutch composer Johan De Meij was the special guest. “With this gesture of thanks
Club Med has many programmes for kids
Experience happiness this school holidays With special Club Med promotions for the school holidays, your family is certain to have loads of fun and happiness With the June school holidays coming very soon, Club Med brings its new School Holiday Treats, a value-for-money promotion for families to escape to paradise, at any of the four Club Med Beach Resorts: Bali, Bintan Island, Cherating Beach and Phuket. Now, your family can have fun and find happiness in a beachside paradise. Special Programmes for Children Children visiting any of the four Club Med resorts can look forward to loads of more fun and wholesome activities in the recently-launched new dailythemed programmes of the Mini Club Med. Catered to children four to ten years old, the new daily programmes are designed to encourage movement, sports
and creative skills in a group setting. There are exciting games, dress-up parties, cooking classes, water games, local cultureoriented art classes, makeup sessions and parades for every child to have fun. Parents may also join in the activities for family bonding time, when you and your children engage in sports, games and performances together! Your family bonds will be strengthened ever further.
Tulipmania In a special collaboration between KLM and Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay, 14 tonnes of tulips (about 48,000 bulbs) were shipped from The Netherlands to Singapore via KLM Cargo. These tulips, iconic symbols of The Netherlands, have been on display at the Tulipmania exhibit at the Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay. To celebrate Mother’s Day, KLM had also imported 2,500 tulip stalks that were given out at Raffles Place as part of the KLM Loves Mum Campaign. KLM in Singapore Founded in 1919, KLM is the oldest international airline in the world. It began to write history in the Southeast Asian region in the early 1930s when it took the lead in the development of air services between Europe and the Far East. Singapore’s strategic location allowed it to develop into a port of call and stopover for flights heading for the Dutch East Indies. The Tulipmania exhibit is on until May 20. For more on KLM, visit www.klm.sg
Beach, the price starts from $750 for adult and $665 for child. For Phuket, the price starts from $1,050 for adult and $810 for child. There is a minimum three nights and maximum seven nights’ stay in the same room category. The room choices are between Twin-sharing Superior or Deluxe rooms. Conditions The prices indicated are for an all-inclusive resort stay, including return flights and transfers. (Return ferry for Bintan Island.) The prices reflected are based on superior room category. The discount is valid only for adults and children aged four to 11 years old. Inclusions Accommodation is twin-sharing, with daily buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also included is free-flow of red and white wine, beer and beverages during lunch and dinner. There will also be unlimited drinks and snacks at the bar at selected times. Other activities included in the package are daily sports activities and nightly entertainment. Call 1800 CLUB MED (258 2633) to book your School Holiday Treats Premium All-Inclusive Package. Visit www.clubmed. com.sg and www.facebook.com/ clubmed.sg for more information. The pool at Club Med Bintan Island
Beach Resort Promotion: School Holiday Special For this promotion, the booking period is from May 1 to Jun 30, 2013. The travel period is over the same time frame. For Bali, the price starts from $1,100 for adult and $828 for child. For Bintan Island, the price starts from $580 for adult and $460 for child. For Cherating Part of Club Med Bali Resort
Terms and Conditions • Valid for Club Med Bali, Bintan Island, Cherating Beach and Phuket. • Minimum 3-night, Maximum 7-night stay. • Valid for new bookings only. • Promotion is valid for both adults and children (four to 11 years old). • Excluding membership fee of S$60 per Adult/ Renewal of S$40 per Adult • Promotion is subject to seat and room availability. • Not valid in conjunction with other promotional offers or discounts. No waitlist is allowed. • Club Med reserves the right to amend any term or condition without prior notice.
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If you want the adventure of visiting Europe without the trouble of planning the itinerary from city to city, try these packages from Ho Wah Travel that take you from the romantic city of Paris to the scenic views of Warsaw. 14 Days Tales of Eastern Europe This two-week-long holiday takes you on a tour that starts in Munich and ends in Prague. See the spires of the gothic style City Hall and onion-shaped domes of the frauenkirche in Munich before departing for Salzburg to see the snow-capped mountains and take in sights such as Mirabelle Palace, Mozart Square and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s birthplace at No. 9 Getridegasse Street. You’ll head to Vienna after that to see the astounding 1,441-room Schonbrunn Palace, Belvedere Garden and Vienna Ring. Catch an opera or two if you feel like it, in Vienna. After that, the trip extends to Budapest, Slovakia, Krakow, Warsaw, Poznan and
13/15 Days Italy, Switzerland, France & England Fly off to the Eternal City, Rome, to see the Coliseum, the Trevi Fountain and then St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. See the famous Pieta by Michelangelo and shop at the Spanish Steps to find the most stylish designer goods. Of course, you will get to see the historic Leaning Tower of Pisa and the beautiful Mediaeval Village in the heart of Chiantishire in Siena. You will also get to visit the Tuscany Regions, the elegant city of Verona and scenic Venice to
catch a romantic gondola ride. The fashion capital of Italy, Milan, is also on the list. This is where you’ll get to see the La Scala opera house before travelling on to the picturesque Lake Lugano. The tour also extends to Interlaken, Engelberg, Mount Titlis and Lucerne before ending in Paris (for the 13-day trip) or London (for the 15-day trip). Established in 1986, Ho Wah Travel has been providing easy, hassle-free trips around the world whether you are travelling alone, for business, or in a group. They constantly enhance their existing itineraries with new attractions and have added many new countries or cities which are off the beaten track. Ho Wah Travel, 101 Upper Cross Street, People’s Park Centre, B1-17P/B1-15, Singapore 058357, Tel: 6536 3393, www.hwtravel.com.sg
The famous Neuschwanstein Castle
Beauty and seafood to please
The Hokkaido crab looks and tastes delicious
in this holiday, the beauty and seafood stand out, in one of singaporeans’ most popular destinations There is more to Japan than just the glittering neon signboardstudded Tokyo. Other cities in other prefectures of Japan deserve a visit too, with each boasting its own character and specialities. With Nam Ho Travel Service Singapore’s 9-Day Discovery Hokkaido itinerary, you’ll see more of Japan in slightly more than a week. Spanning Akan, Shiretoko, Abashiri/Sounkyo, Furano/Biei, Chitose, Sapporo, Norboribetsu, Sobetsu/Lake Toya and Hakodate, you’ll be astounded by the sights and their beauty you’ll encounter. Day 1 to Day 4 First, in Chitose, you will also get to tour the Ikeda Wine Castle to understand how Tokachi Wine is made and sold. Next, stroll along Ainu Village in Akankohan and see the museum showcasing traditional Ainu crafts, clothes and daily utensils. You will also get to see Iozan, a mountain with steaming vents, then visit Mashu Lake. This lake has the world record for water clarity with a visibility of 35m. You can even get up close and personal with the Hokkaido foxes at the Kita Kitsune Fox Farm before moving on to Sounkyo for the night. Day 5 to Day 9 The next morning, you’ll visit the picturesque Ginaga and Ryusei Falls and the Biei Potato No Oka to see the quaint potato village. The highlight of the day will be the Furano Floral Farm where you can enjoy the beautiful seasonal flowers in bloom such as tulips, poppies, roses and sunflowers, depending on when you are there.
A field of sunflowers is a rare sight
If you want to do a spot of shopping, head to the Chitose Mitsui Factory Outlet Mall for over 100 international brands retailing at a reasonable price. After, you’ll arrive at Sapporo’s Susukino to experience the vibrant night life there. Drive up to the famous Ishiya Chocolate Factory for a real-life Charlie and Chocolate Factory experience. The Russian-style monument, the Tokeidai Clock Tower built in 1878, is also a must-see. You will also explore the renowned Sapporo Underground Shopping Mall and Tanukikoji Shopping Street, and shop at the Sapporo Station Shopping Arcade which houses Japanese department store Daimaru. You will also get to walk around the sulphurous boiling pond
known as Hell Valley before proceeding for fruit picking and ice cream making. Take postcard worthy images at Lake Toya, where beautiful virgin forests surround. Visit the nearby Bear Ranch, where you can feed the 180 bears that reside inside. Your last two days will be spent in Hakodate exploring The Goryoukaku Tower, the Trappist Monastery, and enjoying the spectacular night view of Hakodate from a cable car. Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and TransAsia all have flights to and from Hokkaido. Don’t miss out on this amazing sightseeing experience, and delicacies such as Hokkaido Crab and Kobe Beef. Visit www.namho.com.sg for more information. Nam Ho Travel Service Singapore Pte Ltd is located at 100 Eu Tong Sen Street, Pearl Centre #01-14/16/18, Singapore 059812. Tel: 6221 8433
Premium luggage brand opens flagship store in Singapore Premium luggage brand Zero Halliburton Inc opens its first flagship boutique in Southeast Asia, in Singapore Internationallyacclaimed premium luggage brand Zero Halliburton Inc commemorated its 75th anniversary with the launch of its first flagship boutique in Southeast Asia, at the heart of Singapore’s Orchard Road retail district, in Mandarin Gallery. The new 75sqm boutique sports a chic interior with blue panelling and space ageinspired burnished aluminium. Zero Halliburton attaché cases were used in NASA’s landmark Apollo 11 space mission to carry rock samples from the Moon to Earth. Hollywood has also immortalised the Zero
Halliburton suitcase as the prop of choice for thrilling, high-impact spy and action blockbusters such as in the 2008 James Bond film Quantum of Solace, as well as in Inception, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol and top-rated television series CSI and 24. Zero Halliburton also unveiled its new range of ZR Geo Black and Silver aluminium suitcases. With multi-position telescoping handles, ZR Geo adapts easily to different heights for ease of handling, and specially-designed castors with a one-touch stopper button enhances traveller mobility while preventing the suitcase from rolling away while
in a stationary position. To increase convenience at customs checkpoints, distinctively devised locks guard against theft but still allow for inspections by officials. ZR Geo’s fully-lined interior brings functionality to a new level, with features such as mesh pockets that allow easy access to contents while on the go. Zero Halliburton’s flagship store is at Mandarin Gallery, #02-19, 333A Orchard Road, Singapore 238897. The GR Zeo Black
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WEALTH Book Review
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Trading Beyond the Matrix: The Red Pill for Traders & Investors
These bits and bytes will make you the most tech savvy
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The Blackberry Q10 has a wider, ergonomic QWERTY keyboard with a wider layout, larger keys and wider frets between each row for easy typing. It also features the new Instant Action, a time-saving feature that allows you to type and perform tasks faster with shortcuts. It also has a high dynamic range (HDR) camera mode, Blackberry hub and personalised notifications. It weighs a light 139g and retails at $898.
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Vertu Ti, a new smartphone powered by Android, is based around a titanium case for strength, low weight and elegance. It also has leather accents and a large sapphire crystal screen at 3.7 inches. The Vertu Ti is virtually scratchproof and is four times stronger than other smart phones in terms of impact resistance. The Vertu Ti’s titanium case is five times stronger than other smart phones, deforming less than 1mm when 500NM force is applied. Vertu is a premium luxury phone known for its high quality materials and ultra-modern designs. Visit www.vertu.com for more information.
You don’t need to be the Chosen One to have uncanny skill and abilities to navigate the world of trading and investing that you can adopt the beliefs and attitudes necessary to win when you stop making mistakes and avoid methods that don't work. In the Sci-Fi movie classic The Matrix, the hero, Neo, was given a choice: take the red pill and see the world as it truly is, or take the blue pill and wake up in his bed believing whatever he wants to believe. Of course, Neo takes the red pill, and the adventure begins. Now, what if there was a real Matrix and a real red pill? From Dream to Reality The newest book from trading coach Van K Tharp, Trading Beyond the Matrix: The Red Pill for Traders and Investors is readers’ red pill and will lead them on a journey to dramatically improve their trading results and financial life by shining a light on the engrained ideas, beliefs, and perceptions that influence every one of their trading decisions that may keep them from the success they deserve. In Trading Beyond the Matrix, Tharp takes the reader by the hand through the steps of self-transformation, from incorporating "Tharp Think"— ideas drawn from his modelling work with great traders — to making changes in yourself so
Three Levels of Transformation The book also offers: Three different levels of transformation to improve as a trader and to become a happier person; real success stories of people who have changed their trading significantly as a result of adopting these concepts; learning how to meet your objectives; statistical methods for understanding the market; how to determine if your beliefs (programmes) are useful or not; two different methods of dealing with internal conflict; nine steps to master yourself; and much more. Helping others become the best trader or investor they can be has been Van K Tharp’s mission since 1982. Dr Tharp offers unique learning strategies, and his trading education techniques for producing great traders are some of the most effective in the field. In the unique arena of professional trading coaches and consultants, Tharp is an internationallyrecognised expert. More than just another collection of “sure-fire” trading strategies and techniques, Trading Beyond the Matrix takes the reader on a journey
of self-discovery, during which they will come to understand who they really are, how their personal psychology affects your every decision, and what, with Dr Tharp’s guidance, they can become: whatever they desire, even a Super Trader. About the Author Van K Tharp, PhD, is President of the Van Tharp Institute, where he uses a combination of skills and education to fine-tune his strategies to coach, consult, and teach traders and investors. Dr Tharp is the author of five acclaimed books: Super Trader, Trade Your Way to Financial Freedom, the New York Times bestseller Safe Strategies for Financial Freedom, The Definitive Guide to Position Sizing Strategies, and Financial Freedom Through Electronic Day Trading. Dr Tharp received his PhD in Psychology from the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center. He is a Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). He has used his expertise in NLP to create a number of trading and investing models for generating consistent profitability. Trading Beyond the Matrix: The Red Pill for Traders and Investors Author: Van K Tharp Publisher: Wiley Format: Hardcover RRP: $50.95
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