january-2011
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ACHINTO BHADRA<br />
chikka calendar<br />
SINGAPORE<br />
The Guru of Chai<br />
January 19–29<br />
Described as “a mix of Flight of the<br />
Concords and Slumdog Millionaire,” The<br />
Guru of Chai could be Singapore Repertory<br />
Theatre and Indian Ink Theatre Company’s<br />
most entertaining collaboration yet. Jacob<br />
Rajan narrates es<br />
and acts in this his<br />
Indian folk tale, le,<br />
which delves<br />
into the lives of a<br />
spiritual leader, er,<br />
a tea-seller, an<br />
abandoned girl, irl,<br />
a policeman and<br />
a poet. DBS Arts Arts<br />
Centre — Home me<br />
of SRT. www.<br />
sistic.com.sg,<br />
www.srt.com.sg .ssg s<br />
KUALA LUMPUR<br />
Malaysia 4th Chocolate Fair <strong>2011</strong><br />
January 7–9<br />
Eat, see, drink, smell and immerse<br />
yourself in all things chocolate! There will<br />
be chocolate cakes and bites, ice cream,<br />
hampers — even beauty products! Learn<br />
everything there is to know about chocolate<br />
and just what it can do for you. You will<br />
also meet local and international chocolate<br />
makers, confectioners and ingredient<br />
suppliers, and attend free chocolate-making<br />
demonstrations and workshops by popular<br />
patisserie chef Jean Marc Bernelin. If you’ve<br />
been craving for chocolate, you can’t miss<br />
this. Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Kuala<br />
Lumpur. www.chocolatefair.com.my<br />
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HONG KONG<br />
Hong Kong Tennis Classic <strong>2011</strong><br />
January 5–8<br />
One of the more unique tennis<br />
tournaments, the Hong Kong Tennis<br />
Classic <strong>2011</strong> pits four teams from four<br />
different regions against each other. One<br />
team has current players like Caroline<br />
Wozniacki of Denmark, Aravane Rezai<br />
of France, and Stefan Edberg of Sweden<br />
for Europe, and Venus Williams, Melanie<br />
Oudin and John McEnroe for the United<br />
States. Tremendously exciting for tennis<br />
fans. Victoria Park Tennis Stadium.<br />
www.hongkongtennisclassic.com<br />
TAIPEI<br />
Varekai<br />
January 20–March 6<br />
A man in an enchanted forest on a<br />
volcano’s summit meets otherworldly<br />
beings in Varekai, one of Cirque de<br />
Soleil’s most successful shows. Lot next<br />
to the Nangang Exhibition Hall. www.<br />
cirquedusoleil.tw, www.artsticket.com.tw<br />
SINGAPORE<br />
Richard O’Brien’s<br />
Rocky Horror Show<br />
January 5–16<br />
Interact and sing along with the zany cast<br />
of Rocky, Dr Frank ‘n’ Furter, Riff Raff and<br />
Magenta in “the world’s most famous rock<br />
‘n’ roll musical,” at the Esplanade Theatre.<br />
www.sistic.com.sg<br />
MANILA<br />
TATLO: A Choral Celebration<br />
January 8<br />
Listen to three renowned choirs: Singapore’s<br />
SYC Ensemble Singers, Japan’s Gaia<br />
Philharmonic Choir and the Philippines’ own<br />
Ateneo Chamber Singers. Attend workshops<br />
by the three conductors on January 7.<br />
Tickets from all Ticketworld outlets or the<br />
Ateneo Chamber Singers, tel: +63 (918)<br />
943 1817. www.threefestival.com<br />
OSAKA<br />
Sting: Symphonicity<br />
January 13<br />
Watch superstar Sting perform live at<br />
the Chuo Gymnasium. Shows also take<br />
place in Nagoya (January 14) and Tokyo<br />
(January 17 and 18). www.sting.com<br />
don’t<br />
miss!
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