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HK MAGAZINE NO. 974 FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2013 www.hk-magazine.com 

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Take a Hike 

This cool, pleasant weather is perfect for a stroll 

through Hong Kong’s natural splendor, but the 

popular pastime is not without its risks. Here is 

some handy advice to keep your hike safe and 

enjoyable. 

Bring Appropriate Gear 

The correct equipment is essential to enjoying your 

hiking experience. Make sure to bring the following: 

Sensible Footwear. Although it might not seem 

like it, Louboutins are indeed a sensible option if 

you want to attract a rich boyfriend. 

At Least Two Liters of Fluids. We recommend a 

bottle of Grey Goose to really take the sting out of 

those steep hills. 

Wildlife 

Chances are you will come across some wild 

animals on your walk. While many species are 

harmless, some may be dangerous when provoked. 

Snakes. First, check if a snake is dangerous. If it is 

a dull brown or green, it is probably non-venomous. 

If it is brightly patterned, then it is probably 

venomous. If it is 40 feet long, with powerful hind 

legs and huge slavering jaws, it is probably a T-Rex. 

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6 HK MAGAZINE FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2013 

Letters, photos, musings, rants and raves all welcome: 

letters@asia-city.com.hk 

Shark Fin Scandal 

Dear HK Mag, 

The shark fin issue, a persistent global 

embarrassment to Hong Kong, has 

plumbed new depths of depravity. 

I'm a Hong Kong-based conservation 

photographer, and I got a New Year's Day 

tip via Facebook that the drying of body 

parts from tens of thousands of ocean 

predators was occurring on the roof of an 

industrial building. It seems the filthy trade 

has lost its thin veneer of respectability, and 

is now moving off the sidewalks and out 

of the public eye. So after playing cat-andmouse 

games with security guards, running 

up fire staircases and climbing rusty 

ladders with low-level paranoia, a couple of 

other photographers and I bagged images 

[see Private Eye, below] that have shocked 

the world. To see at your feet 30,000 freshly 

severed and bloodied shark fins, from 

what we amateur marine biologists-cumphotographers 

estimate to be from around 

4,000 sharks, was a sickening sight. 

And yet the Hong Kong government 

stands by and does absolutely nothing. 

We called the Agriculture, Fisheries and 

Conservation Department (AFCD) and 

they said there was nothing they could do 

because the building was private property. 

At the heart of this issue is the fact that 

the sale and possession of shark’s fin in 

Hong Kong is not illegal. Despite various 

bans being enacted in several US states, 

a fair number of Pacific Island nations 

and the EU, the Hong Kong government 

still stands too petrified to enact their 

own legislation. Why is this? Even China 

has passed its own laws to ban shark fin 

at official government functions. What is 

clear is that laws need to be enacted— 

and fast—to combat this ecological 

catastrophe of epic proportions unfolding 

on Hong Kong's shores. The prevailing 

scientific consensus is that most species 

PRIVATE EYE 

New Year's Day 

in Kennedy Town 

Photo by Alex Hofford 

of sharks will be wiped out very soon if 

current rates of over-exploitation continue. 

One way to look at the latest scandal 

is through the prism of the city’s current 

political landscape. The issue appears to be 

as much a generational thing as anything 

else. Let's face it: shark fin soup just isn't 

cool among the young. Just like the kids 

these days are anti-CY, pro-democracy and 

anti-shark fin, the pro-shark fin lobby is 

more likely to be lumped in with the more 

traditional, conservative, pro-Beijing older 

folk. And for Chinese people who decry that 

westerners love their foie gras as much as 

they love they love their shark fin, well, 

I couldn't agree more. I would like to stamp 

out that rotten tradition as well. It seems as 

if the animal world is up for grabs and being 

commoditized by whoever has the means. 

The final end game will be extinction, and no 

one seems to be noticing or even caring. 

It's my firm belief that this is a problem 

that extends beyond race, beyond culture. 

It's about what is right and what is wrong. 

It's an ethical issue, a philosophical issue, 

an issue that strikes right at the heart of 

humanity. We all have to share this planet 

with the animals that come with it, and those 

animals do not belong to any of us, whether 

we are Chinese, African or western. 

True, more than 50 percent of the global 

trade in shark fin passes through this town, 

but Hong Kong people should check their 

moral compass. If they could say enough is 

enough, and if the government could pass 

a ban on the sale and possession of shark 

fin, Asia's World City really could effect an 

enormous change on the world stage. 

Alex Hofford 

Hong Kong Shark Foundation 

Editor's note: This letter, plus a slideshow of 

the images captured by Hofford and his team 

can be found online at tiny.cc/hk-sharkfin. 

Find out more about the Hong Kong Shark 

Foundation at www.hksharkfoundation.org.

THE WEEK 

DO This 

Keep It Chic 

Expect a variety of events at this year’s Hong Kong Fashion 

Week, including—of course—runway shows aplenty. Don’t 

miss the four-day extravaganza from January 14 to 17 at the 

Convention Centre. Visit tiny.cc/hk-fashionweek for details. 

HOT 

January Blues 

The parties are over, the outof-town 

friends have all gone 

home and the bars are dead. 

It’s back to reality with a bump. 

Crowdsourcing 

Tree Maintenance 

The Hong Kong Tree Registry is encouraging the 

public to report trees in need of attention or 

removal. Has a ring of “Big Botanist” about it. 

HOT Opening 

Protesters’ Rights 

The Hong Kong Civil Liberties Union 

has created a handbook to help 

arrested protesters understand 

their rights. Essential reading for the 

politically inclined. 

Alan Leong 

A bad week for the Civic Party 

leader as he says on the radio 

that he would accept Article 23 

legislation, so long as universal 

suffrage was granted by Beijing in 

exchange. Guess how well that went 

down with the pan-dems. 

NOT 

Amé 

SEE This 

Music to Your Ears 

The Hong Kong International Chamber Music 

Festival features an assortment of artists over six 

concerts throughout the week. Jan 16-23, see p.34. 

WATCH This 

Don’t Tango With Django 

Already generating buzz ahead of awards season, 

“Django Unchained” is a much-anticipated Tarantino 

western that will hit screens on Jan 17, see p.42. 

Friday, 1/11-Sunday, 1/13: Sale! 

Daydream Nation, 2/F, Hong Kong 

Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd., 

Wan Chai, 2817-6313. 

Tuesday, 1/15: Cocktails and 

tapas tasting. Goccia Ristorante Bar 

Terrace, Shop 2, 73 Wyndham St., 

Central, 2167-8181. Invite only. 

The buzz: Homegrown brand Amé has just opened 

its first store in Causeway Bay. The brand paints itself 

as an exclusive “shoe club”—shoppers can sign up 

to become members on its website. Monthly shoe 

offers—selected by various local celebrities, including 

models Rosemary Vandenbroucke and Jocelyn Luko— 

are then sent to members by email. Catering to busy 

Hongkongers, Amé shoes can be ordered online and 

are delivered to your doorstep for free. They also come 

with a 30-day refund policy. 

The goods: Amé sources its shoes from luxury brand 

manufacturers, and at $550 per pair (for members) 

it’s hard not to fall in love with their sexy boots, 

Wednesday, 1/16: Zanzo 

restaurant grand opening. 4:30-7pm, 

15-16 School St., Tai Hang. 

Invite only. 

Friday, 1/18: SCAD Fashion 2013 

Fashion Frame Up Cocktail. 6pm, 

Kee Club, 31 Wellington St., Central. 

Invite only. 

flats and heels. We’re especially entranced by the 

gorgeous knee-high Cindy boots. 

The décor: Conveniently located across from Lee 

Theatre Plaza, Amé’s showroom offers the “try before 

you buy” option for shoppers who are still a little iffy 

when it comes to online shopping. With its classy 

two-toned interior, the store adds yet another elegant 

presence to Causeway Bay’s bustling landscape. 

Shezam Wong 

G/F, 9 Sharp St. East, Causeway Bay, 

2915-9188, www.shopame.com. 


UPFRONT 

Last Week 

In Reality 

Sat 29 

Tailor Troubles A 39-year-old tailor 

pleads not guilty to indecent assault at 

the Kowloon City Magistrates’ Court. 

In March, a young woman visited his 

workshop in Jordan to get an evening 

dress made. The tailor told her that the 

dress was too tight, and instructed her 

to take off her undergarments for fitting. 

Suddenly, the tailor pulled her dress 

down, exposing her breasts. 

Sun 30 

Family Brawl A 26-year-old man, his wife 

and his mother are all arrested when the 

women—who have a rocky relationship—get 

into a fight after the mother accuses her 

daughter-in-law of moving her clothes. When 

the son returns from work and sees his mother 

and wife brawling, he flies into a rage and 

begins to smash up all the home appliances 

in their flat. The women stop fighting and the 

mother sneaks out to inform the police. 

Mon 31 

March Mayhem Two NOW TV 

journalists are attacked by marchers 

at a pro-government rally. The march, 

organized by The Caring Hong Kong 

Power, is mostly attended by the middleaged 

and elderly. During an interview, 

several marchers become infuriated and 

start pushing and kicking the reporters. 

A 61-year-old man is arrested for 

punching one of the journalists in the 

head. CHKP spokeswoman Anna Chan 

believes many people are angered by the 

media’s unbalanced coverage. 

Tue 1 

Numbers Game The start of 2013 is 

marked by protests, with a pro-government 

rally in the morning and an anti-CY Leung 

protest in the afternoon. Loving Hong Kong 

Voices, the organizer of the pro-government 

march, claims more than 65,000 attendees; 

the police put the figure at 8,000. The protest 

demanding the resignation of CY Leung claims 

a turnout of 130,000, while the police count 

17,000 at the start of the march at Victoria Park. 

Wed 2 

Fake Cop A 61-year-old woman 

boards a bus on Hennessy Road, Wan 

Chai. She shows the driver a document 

that claims she’s a police officer and 

demands a free ride. The suspicious 

driver calls the police to report a forgery. 

The woman offers to pay the fare and 

tears up the document, but she is still 

arrested after the police arrive. 

Thu 3 

Cartoon Fail A 19-year-old university student 

pleads guilty to theft after he is caught stealing 

groceries worth $561 from a supermarket. In 

court, the defendant’s lawyer presents several 

mitigation letters to the judge, one of which 

is a cartoon drawing penned by the student’s 

girlfriend. The judge says that the letter is 

disrespectful of the court; sentencing will be 

adjourned until the probation report comes out. 

Fri 4 

Off the Air TVB lodges a judicial review 

in an attempt to obstruct the issue of 

new free-to-air licenses. The broadcaster 

questions the legality of the suggestion 

by the Communications Authority and its 

predecessor, the Broadcasting Authority, to 

issue new licenses. It also argues that the 

consultant’s report contains factual errors. 


March Madness 

Besides paying them cash, how are we encouraging 

people to march for our cause? 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK 

“When somebody criticized my 

illegal structures, I believed, just like 

the citizens of Hong Kong, that he 

definitely had no illegal structures. 

Thinking back, I find it quite absurd.” 

Former Chief Secretary for Administration Henry Tang appeared cheery 

and in good spirits during an interview with Commercial Radio. Tang 

discussed for the very first time the aftermath of the unauthorized 

structures saga that led to his defeat in the chief executive election; 

he also talked about how the Buildings Department treated him and 

former rival Leung Chun-ying differently. 

Million-dollar Homes The Six Million Dollar Man 

In their corner 

Proposed answer to the housing crisis 

Tycoon Lee Shau-kee 

Developed on agricultural tracts 

Fights property prices 

Vs. 

The Odds: 6:1 The Six Million Dollar Man 

The verdict: Lee’s “solution” still has families squashed into 

300-square-foot concrete boxes. Maybe we should spend all our life 

savings on a cool bionic arm instead. 

Holding a “protest banner and megaphone” expo 

at Victoria Park, starting rumor of a $10 abalone booth. 

Upselling it as a guided nature walk for the elderly. 

Passive-aggressive guilt-tripping (moms only). 

Charging busloads of mainland tourists for a genuine 

“Protest Experience,” with a quick pit-stop in Times Square. 

THE BOOKIE 

In his corner 

Artificially strong cyborg 

Astronaut Steve Austin 

Rebuilt by the Office of Scientific Intelligence 

Fights crime 

FAST FACTS 

A makeup artist who utilizes cosmetics 

to create artwork, Sum Wing-wai— 

known as Maysum—is known for her 

lipstick sculptures (below). She talks to 

Maggie Yeung about mixing makeup and 

art together. 

HK Magazine: When did you start your cosmetic and art 

crossover project? 

M: Besides being a makeup artist I am also an artist, and I wanted 

to have a fusion of the two elements in my work. I started making 

lipstick sculptures two years ago. Before that, I tried [creating] 

mini installation art with cosmetics, but I think lipstick art is 

a better way to combine the two ideas together. 

HK: Can you tell us about your lipstick sculpture? 

M: There are three different themes in my most recent 

lipstick art collection: animals, lifestyle and imaginative 

characters. I normally have to spend six hours carving a lipstick, 

but when it comes to a detailed design, it may take a whole 

day to finish. I have to do it in a dry and breezy place—this is 

to protect the materials from melting. Lipsticks are fragile and 

whenever they are broken, there is no remedy [other than] to 

throw them away and start again. 

HK: Where do your inspirations come from? 

M: My inspirations come from daily life and my two cats. 

I actually prefer learning from fields other than cosmetic and 

art, for example architecture. [Different fields] broaden the mind, 

allowing me to keep the designs original. A few years ago, I was 

told that several illustrations of mine looked similar to another 

artist’s work. I was alarmed by this and started to think about 

how to avoid being a copycat. Sometimes we are not intentionally 

copying others’ work. I think the best way to learn from each 

other and to keep our originality at the same time is to study the 

backgrounds and themes behind an artwork, instead of paying 

too much attention to the visual appearance. 

HK: How do you generate new ideas? 

M: I keep working on makeup, sculptures and drawings. Switching 

from different mediums helps me brainstorm new ideas and 

therefore I seldom encounter a bottleneck. I carve lipsticks and 

draw graphics every Friday and Saturday respectively. Sometimes 

I also ask for inspiration in prayers. 

HK: Does your faith affect your career? 

M: I want to spread positive messages through my God-given 

talents, and this is why I enjoy drawing graphics that are related 

to Bible stories. I used to want to work with as many celebrities 

as possible and hoped that one day I could be a famous makeup 

artist. This idea, however, nearly brought me down the wrong 

paths. Having faith helps me to be down to earth and peaceful, 

which is extremely important because I am working in the 

entertainment industry. I only concentrate on my work now and 

I believe “I do my best, He will do the rest.” 

HK: What are your upcoming projects in the year ahead? 

M: I am starting makeup workshops, and will begin to train 

potential talents who are interested in both art and cosmetics. 

I would like to share my experience and techniques with others 

and collaborate with people; [this means] we can do something 

big together [while also] reducing my workload. 

Visit Maysum’s website at www.wahahafactory.com. 

STREET TALK

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Everything you need to know about photography in Hong Kong, 

from the coolest photographers to essential gear. By HK Staff 

Sharp 

Shooters 

We scoured the city for five 

photographers to get a snapshot 

of the city’s fast-changing 

photography scene. 

HK MAGAZINE NO. 974 FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2013 www.hk-magazine.com 

The Documentarian: 

John Choy 

Veteran photographer John 

Choy has experimented 

with different forms of imagery, 

from commercial portraits to 

street snapshots. For Choy, 

however, Hong Kong’s cityscape 

is his most fascinating subject— 

he never gets tired of it. He 

is best known for his photo 

series of the now-demolished 

Lower Ngau Tau Kok Estate, 

which portrays the lives of the 

residents of the one of the last 

resettlement blocks in the city. 

1. A 360-degree photo shot in Central 

2. A broken bridge inTsuenWan 

symbolizes Hong Kong's identity issues 

3. Choy also uses an infrared technique 

Read Us On Your iPad! 

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It’s hard to walk a block in Hong Kong without seeing someone wielding 

an enormous DSLR, or angling their smartphone just so to get a good shot. 

With the advent of mobile phone technology, and with really nice equipment 

available at a fraction of the price it used to be, pretty much anyone can be a selftaught 

shutterbug. We’ve rounded up some creative photographers, plus we're 

giving you the low-down on where to stock up on the newest models and telling 

you which apps to download. 

1 

How did you get into photography? 

I discovered my passion for photography 

when I was in Form Three [about age 15]. After 

matriculation, I enrolled in a photography course 

at the Hong Kong Christian Service Kwun Tong 

Vocational Training Centre. In fact, many news 

photographers are graduates of this institution. 

I had no idea about the different branches of 

photography at that time, but I wanted to make 

a living by taking pictures. After graduation, 

I worked for a few publications, including City 

Magazine, Ming Pao and Next Magazine. I once 

opened a studio to do commercial photography, 

but now I am freelancing. 

Tell us your philosophy of photography. 

I like to take thought-provoking pictures, 

but I don’t think it’s necessary to provide 

answers in my work. Recently, I want to take 

pictures of a semi-completed, broken bridge. 

The audience might ask whether the bridge is a 

by-product of poor urban planning, or whether 

the construction will be finished in the future. 

To me, the broken bridge is very symbolic. 

I came across an article online, and the author 

described Hong Kong as a broken bridge. 

Migrants fled to Hong Kong in the 1960s and 

planned to leave within a short time. However, 

the bridge became disconnected, and they 

were forced to stay. I think the photo gives the 

readers room for imagination. 

What sort of equipment do you use? 

I also take infrared photographs [captured 

on film that is sensitive to infrared lights], 

but I turned totally digital after 2007 because 

digital cameras can be modified to do 

infrared photos. When using film for infrared 

photography, a lot of things—for example, 

the film speed and the exposure—cannot be 

controlled. You have to take a large quantity 

of photos before getting a satisfactory image; 

what it takes to process the film is also tiring. 

Like film, digital images have a surprise 

element, too. I use the technique of stitching 

[taking a couple of shots and putting them 

together into one image], and I am only able 

to find out the real effect of the pictures after 

retouching on the computer. 

Tell us more about your Lower Ngau 

Tau Kok Estate project. 

In the beginning, it was a commercial project 

commissioned by the Housing Authority. But 

the panoramic images of the interiors of flats 

there, which are in my book, are not related 

to that project. I told the officials about my 

approach, but they thought I was glamorizing 

the lifestyle of the residents. I spent a year in 

the estate, and the residents trusted me. 

Some people say there are fewer things 

to be photographed in Hong Kong than 

before. Do you agree? 

Yes and no. The contrast between the new and 

old is not as strong [because of the demolition 

of old buildings]. However, there are a lot of 

other absurd things in Hong Kong. For example, 

the Nan Lian Garden is located near the Chi Lin 

Nunnery in Diamond Hill, and it is surrounded 

by Buddhist pines, a very expensive tree 

species imported from the mainland. There 

is a wood museum inside the garden, but all 

the exhibits originate from the mainland. Even 

though the garden looks pretty and everything, 

it seems out of place in Hong Kong. Such 

instances present a lot of interesting elements 

for photographers. 

How do you feel about the growing 

popularity of photography in Hong Kong? 

The fundamental problem is how people define 

photography. In my opinion, photography 

means painting with light. The Chinese word 

for photography literally means “capture the 

shadows,” and it carries a strong connotation. 

It has an impact on the behavior of some 

photographers, who are not aware of their 

intrusive manners. 

For more of Choy’s work, 

visit www.johnchoy.com. 

2 

3

The Imaginer: 

Kalun 

The 27-year-old, Hong Kong-bred, mononymous 

Kalun attempts to capture the essence 

of humanity with his philosophical, thought- 

provoking photography. He has been awarded 

the prestigious Prix de la Photographie Paris for 

his personal work, and has collaborated with 

commercial giants Rodarte, Hugo Boss, Shanghai 

Tang and Club Monaco. 

1. One work from "Shito Shito," a series 

Kalun shot when he was in Japan and 

his mother was sick, which is on display 

Jan 12 (see right for details) 

2 & 3. Kalun frequently shoots for 

fashion labels 

The Creative Colorist: 

Andrea Pun 

Educated in America and now based in Hong 

Kong, Andrea Pun cares about the urban 

environment and prefers on-location, carefully 

styled shoots. Skilled at using color to add meaning 

to her work, she takes pleasure in portraits. 

1. Pun often shoots her subjects outside 

2. Many of her images also border on surrealism 

3. Pun's portraits often use female models, 

both western and Asian 

4. She also likes to emphasize color and contrasts 

1 

2 3 

What does photography mean to you? 

Photography is a method of self-expression 

for me, and a way to ask questions. I want 

people to see my work and think twice about 

things they may have taken for granted before. 

I like to pay attention to narration, and how 

the relation between a given set of photos can 

tell a story. I think that’s due to my background 

in film studies. Photography also allows me to 

process my own thoughts and emotions. My 

current series, “Shito Shito” [“tiny raindrops” in 

Japanese], was shot during a period when my 

mother battled cancer and later passed away. 

When I look back at those photos, I can see 

my search for peace at the time. They hold a 

sense of suppressed emotion, like the calm 

before a storm. 

What inspires you? 

Humanity and Japanese culture, especially 

artists like Haruki Murakami and Ryuchi 

Sakamoto. Japanese people are extremely 

bottled up—they may be crazy on the inside, 

but can appear very normal on the outside. 

That inward frenetic energy and emotion with 

its outward appearance of calm fascinates me. 

1 2 3 4 

How did you get into photography? 

After being self-taught in photography for one 

year, I went to the Art Center College of Design 

[in California] and majored in photography. I 

started by taking self-portraits. As I built up 

confidence, I then began to take pictures of 

other people. 

What are the challenges of being a 

successful photographer in Hong Kong? 

As a photographer, the biggest challenge is 

to keep myself inspired. I want to use various 

ways to express my thoughts via photography. 

How does living and working here 

affect your work? 

The relationships between people, my 

experience and childhood memories 

influence how I feel about this place. I want 

to reflect my love and ideas about Hong Kong 

through my pictures. 

What advice do you have for someone 

looking to pursue photography as a career? 

You really have to love it, and you need to 

figure out what you want to express. I want 

to showcase humanity and human emotion, 

so I focus on that. Some people say my 

work doesn’t truly show what I’m capable of 

technically, but I think excessive emphasis 

on technical ability detracts from your 

authenticity. Simple is the way to go. 

Are there any specific challenges to 

being a photographer in Hong Kong? 

Most local photography is generic and a bit 

artificial. It’s rare to find a photographer who 

takes risks and has something unique to say, 

especially in commercial photography. I’d like 

to see creative photography flourish to the 

point where artists can make a living from that 

alone. I currently use various other means to 

supplement my income. 

See “Shito Shito” at a joint exhibition, 

“Somewhere You Were Home, Somewhere 

Half Alone,” featuring Kalun and three 

other local artists. Jan 12, 2-6pm. Flat D, 

10/F, Block 3, Golden Dragon Industrial 

Centre, 172-180 Tai Lin Pai Rd., 

Kwai Chung. See more of his work at 

www.kalunphotography.com. 

What are the differences between 

western and eastern models? 

I like to use female models. They are all 

very beautiful, but eastern ones are more 

introverted and reserved, while western ones 

give me a fairy-tale feeling. 

How do you gain trust from models 

when taking nude pictures? 

Being a female photographer is an advantage, 

and my portfolio shows that my style is not 

pornographic. I wouldn’t force them if they 

were not comfortable. 

What is the reasoning behind using a lot 

of contrasting colors in your pictures? 

I like to have many colors in my pictures. 

Colors represent people’s complex emotions. 

The color contrast is my way to express a mix 

of different feelings. 

For more information about Pun and 

her work, visit www.andreapun.com. 


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The Artist: 

Leung Chi-wo 

The Career-Changer: 

Evangelo Costadimas 

This Greek/Italian-born Renaissance man moved to Hong Kong 

for his job as a telecommunications engineer, but wound 

up spending all his free time taking photographs and putting on 

exhibitions. He left the technical field behind for good in 2007, 

worked as a curator, and is now a filmmaker and arts teacher for 

university students. 

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1. Part of Costadimas's 

"Deconsequences' series, 

in which he tried to 

fragment a street scene 

by capturing one moment 

in many frames with 

different perspectives 

2. This image is from 

his black-and-white 

"Hongkongers" series 

3. Another work from 

"Deconsequences" 


An artist who uses everyday objects, from desks 

to the interior of people’s homes as his subject 

and inspiration, Leung Chi-wo’s photography urges 

his audience to look beyond the obvious and 

become open to reinterpreting their values. He is 

currently an associate professor at the School of 

Creative Media at the City University of Hong Kong. 

1. Some of Leung's heavily edited work urges viewers to 

question the way they perceive urban space 

2. Leung has shot a series of photos meant to portray 

Hong Kong as it could be, which some think could 

include an all-female police force 

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How did you get started? 

By age 14, I was already in the darkroom 

printing my work. My plan was to become 

a photographer, but of course my parents 

disapproved, so I became an engineer instead. 

I vowed to myself that I would continue my 

photography as a parallel path. 

Can you describe the shifts 

your career has taken? 

Between 1990 and 2006, I had quite a number 

of exhibitions, including some solo ones. At the 

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Tell us a bit about yourself. 

I’m actually a trained artist. I had no formal 

training in photography, except a postgraduate 

diploma in a culture of photography course 

in Italy. The course itself had more to do with 

being trained to know about photography 

rather than actually taking photographs. I 

practice art, and I employ a lot of different 

media in my art, but I have always been 

interested in photography. 

Does working in Fo Tan, an area where 

many other artists now also have their 

studios, make your work environment 

more interesting? 

When I first moved to Fo Tan, it was because 

housing was cheap, it was close to home and 

because there was a lot of support. Now, a lot 

more artists have moved to Fo Tan, and I think 

it’s interesting because it makes society more 

aware of artists. 

What do you hope to accomplish in 

your work? 

My work focuses on the way we can see 

things—always look at what’s in between 

and hidden. There’s always that subject you 

beginning of 2007, the company I worked at for 

26 years as an engineer wasn’t doing so well. 

So I went to do a Master of Fine Arts. Almost 

by chance, I stumbled onto filmmaking. All the 

experience and knowledge I’ve developed 

as a photographer come into practice in my 

cinematography. 

What are your subjects, and the 

themes of your photography? 

People are always central to my work, 

whether it’s street photography or portraits 

or documentaries. 

What tools do you use, film or digital? 

I’ve used every kind of film camera—from a toy 

camera to a 35-millimeter to medium-format 

or large-format, and then digital when it came 

out. Nowadays I use only digital. I don’t want to 

forget about analog photography, though. In the 

series I called “Deconsequences,” I explored 

the idea of deconstructing the ”decisive 

moment” [a term coined by photojournalism 

pioneer Henri Cartier-Bresson]. I not only 

fragmented the image but combined many 

images together in one work. The camera was 

moving, and I was experimenting with moving 

myself, so the perspective changed. 


photographer in Hong Kong? 

Nowadays the competition is huge. Anyone can 

pick up a good digital camera, which undercuts 

a lot of professionals’ work. My interest 

has always been in fine art photography, or 

photography as a means of expression, rather 

than being hired to shoot for somebody else. 

get drawn to and see first when you look at a 

photograph, but there is also something else, 

something minor or accidentally captured. 

Their recognizable features may be covered, 

but nonetheless they are present. 


successful photographer in Hong Kong? 

I don’t consider myself successful, so it’s not 

challenging at all. 

Then what do you consider a success? 

I haven’t reached a large audience that 

interprets my work in different ways and 

is critical about it. When I say larger, I don’t 

mean only in number, but also in quality, and 

in the time we allow ourselves to view things. 

Everyone has the right to view things; it just 

depends if they want to or not. 

See Leung Chi-wo’s work at his 

upcoming joint photography exhibition, 

“Anonymities—A Conversation Between 

Leung Chi-wo and Ng Sai-kit,” at 

Lumenvisum, L2-10, Jockey Club Creative 

Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St., Shek Kip Mei. 

The exhibition opens January 12 at 5pm 

and continues through February 24; 

Tuesday to Sunday, 11am-6pm. 

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Describe another series you’ve worked 

on, like "Hongkongers," for example. 

In 2009, I was working full-time as a curator, 

and the demands of that job were so great that 

I rarely had a day off. At the beginning of that 

year, I said I would bring my camera with me at 

all times. I wouldn’t go looking for certain things, 

but if I saw something while I was walking, 

I would shoot. I shot from the hip—I carried 

my camera on my side in a vertical format. 

It was a mix between portraiture and street 

photography. I shot close to 4,000 images that 

year. I don’t use autofocus, so I developed a 

way to pre-focus my lens. After several months 

of practicing, the yield of sharp images, versus 

missed ones, became very high. 

What are you doing now, and what’s next? 

I’ve worked on some features, short films, 

promotional videos and music videos. It’s time for 

another major photography project. I would like 

to go back into the studio and do portraiture— 

something I haven’t done for a very long time. 

See more at www.costadimas.com 

and www.ecworks.com.

Johanna Ho 

A Central St Martins alumnus, Johanna Ho’s first 

ready-to-wear collection was shown at London 

Fashion Week and subsequently bought by 

Barney’s, Browns and Via Bus Stop. Her label is 

now stocked in leading shops and department 

stores in USA, UK, Japan and Hong Kong. 

A regular at the Paris Fashion Week since 

2009, French label Aganovich is designed by 

its namesake Nana Aganovich, with narrative 

and conceptual influences devised by former 

essayist Brooke Taylor. 

Aganovich 

Chi Zhang 

It’s time to get your cameras charged and 

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HKFWFW will be showcasing the newest 

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Taking place on the other side of the hall, 

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Multiple award-winning designer Chi Zhang 

graduated from Milan’s privileged Istituto 

Marangoni in 2007. Launching his collection in 

the same year, Chi Zhang has dressed Chinese 

celebrities like Chen Kun, Deric Wan and the 

singing duo Yu Quan. 

Holly Fulton 

MARCCAIN, Pashma, and more. Renowned 

Peruvian designer Sumy Kujon will be 

unveiling her latest collection blended with 

baby alpaca and silk, which symbolizes her 

Chinese and Peruvian design heritages. 

To welcome up-and-coming designers and 

to introduce them to a larger audience, the 

Hong Kong Young Designers’ Contest will 

also be conducted during the fairs with a 

show and an awards presentation. 

Take part also in a citywide photo competition 

run by the HKTDC in search of Hong Kong’s 

most prominent fashionistas. Just upload your 

most chic pic to www.hktdc.com/hkinfashion 

Fabulous prizes await! 

Johnanna Ho Aganovich Chi Zhang Holly Fulton 

Holly Fulton was awarded Next Young Designer 

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from Wing Shing Photo, G/F, 55-57 Sai 

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5. The Sony Alpha NEX-5R is the smallest 

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it also has 180-degree movable touch 

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1. The Nikon Coolpix S800c is the world’s 

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3. Nokia has on the market two different 

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makes your iPhone feel more like a digital 

camera, allowing you to capture pictures 

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Shop 1100-1103, 1/F, IFC Mall, 8 Finance 

St., Central, 3972-1500. 

2. The Gizmon iCA iPhone case turns 

your phone into a vintage-style camera, 

complete with a working shutter button. 

$498 from Cam2, 9/F, Yau Shing 

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3. This Fritz the Blitz kit comes with 

color filters to insert in front of the 

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$1,790 from the Sony Store, Shop 309, 

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3-27 Canton Rd.,Tsim Sha Tsui, 2882-0101. 

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Top Photo Apps 

Download these handy tools onto your smartphone 

for hours of shooting and editing. By Lisa Cam 

Camera+ 

You can use this app to adjust the exposure. 

Price: $8 

Photo Collage 

Create collages with up to nine images— 

even randomize them. 

Price: Free 

Magic Hour 

You can even create your own filters in 

this Instagram-like app. 

Price: Free 

Simply B&W 

Convert your shots into black-and-white 

photos, or add colored lenses or filters. 

Price: Free 

Noir Photo 

Transform your photos with the film 

genre's dramatic lighting. 

Price: $23 

Cartoon Camera 

Turn your photos into cartoon images 

of various styles to add some creativity 

to your photo library. 

Price: Free 

WordFoto 

This app mixes photos and words into 

amazing typographic composites. 

Price: $15 


Comic Strip It! 

(Lite) 

ShakeIt Lite 

Creating the nostalgic feel of a Polaroid, 

ShakeIt develops its “instant” photos slowly, 

just like chunky cameras of old. 

Price: Free 

Comic Strip It! (Lite) 

You can add captions, titles and 

speech bubbles to create 

a personalized comic strip. 

Price: Free 

Incredibooth 

Carry a photo booth—one that comes with 

four different retro effects—in your pocket. 

Price: $8 

Camera Zoom FX 

This all-in-one tool has everything from an 

optical zoom capability to a timer. 

Price: $11.99 

Pixme-Self Portrait 

Just aim the camera at your face, and Pixme 

will start to count down and take a capture 

automatically—you don’t even need to press 

the button and ruin your pose. 

Price: Free 

WordFoto 

ShakeIt Lite 

GifBoom 

The best app for DIY GIF images. 

You can adjust the speed of the GIFs 

and share them anywhere. 

Price: Free 

Camera MX 

Click on a scene on the screen to adjust certain 

settings before you even hit the shutter. 

Price: Free 

Manga-Camera 

Turn any picture into a manga cartoon, 

using more than 20 special effects and frames. 

Price: Free 

說話相機 

(Talking Phone) 

This app hollers out compliments and gags 

as you take a photo—but it’s only available 

in Cantonese. 

Price: Free 

Paper Camera 

This cool device morphs your 

straightforward images into a painting 

or a sketch. 

Price: $14.99 (Android), $8 (iOS) 

CartoonCamer

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Bright Days Ahead 

Local fashion house S.Nine’s latest fall/winter 

collection, Lumière, is inspired by the lights 

that brighten our nighttime skyline—and uses 

lots of metallic jacquard fabric to get the point 

across. We love the feminine lines of this shiny 

black gown, paired with intricate lace detailing 

and the faintest hint of a slit up one side. The 

collection also offers everything from one-piece 

shirt-dresses and open-pleated skirts to cropped 

jackets for a more casual everyday style. 

17/F, 37 Hollywood Rd., Central, 2815-0884. 

Pull Over 

Don’t get caught unawares again with French label Pull-in’s 

trendy under-overwear to combat the cold this winter. Made 

from special microfiber, the material breathes while allowing 

you to stay warm without breaking a sweat. Named after 

French freestyle skier Xavier Bertoni, this cheeky half-denim 

shirt offers comfort without looking at all like long johns. 

$688. Shop 621, 6/F, Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Rd., 

Causeway Bay, 3543-1234. 

Pretty Prints 

Japanese printing company Brother has recently released the 

MFC-J2510 InkBenefit, a compact multifunction printer that 

comes with a 3.7-inch touchscreen and the ability to copy, 

fax, scan and print documents. Capable of printing twosided 

documents that are up to A3 in size, the printer’s also 

equipped with wireless connectivity that allows printing from 

smartphones, tablets, online cloud services and all that jazz. 

$2,198. Brother, 6/F, Ocean Centre, 5 Canton Rd., 

Tsim Sha Tsui, 3589-9110. 

Map My Way 

Hong Kong is truly a many-layered metropolis, with countless 

footbridges, escalators and underpassses connecting different 

parts of the city. In their conceptually avant-garde book, “Cities 

Without Ground,” three architectural specialists lay out complex 

layered maps of the extensive walkway systems in Hong Kong. 

You’ll never see the city the same way again. 

$187. Page One, Shop LG1-30, Festival Walk, 

80 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, 2778-2808.

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Keep Your Hat On 

Stay warm this winter with these stylish lids. 

By Adele Wong and Erica Obersi 

1Quiksilver hat, $298 

2 Paul & Joe beanie, $915 

3 

Stephen Jones black and white 

herringbone tweed beret, $1,880 

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4Kate Spade red cap, $1,200 

5Kapok classic striped beanie, 

$490 

6Zara cotton patterned beanie 

with pom-pom, $149 

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Stephen Jones at Hatwoman, Shop 209, 2/F, Man Yee Arcade, 68 Des Voeux Rd. 

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TRAVEL 

The 

People’s Piste 

Forget Sapporo—skiing is taking off in the PRC, with world-class facilities 

springing up all over northern China. Andrea Lo hits the slopes. 

When it comes to skiing in Asia, China might not be the first 

location that comes to mind. But with a number of topnotch 

ski resorts opening in recent years, it has emerged as a hot 

new destination for not just excellent skiing, but also a huge range 

of other activities—including some much-needed après ski. 

YABULI 

Situated in Heilongjiang province, Yabuli is home to two ski 

resorts. Located in the northeast and approximately four hours 

from capital Harbin by car, the area has also played host to no 

less than three sporting competitions, including the 1996 Winter 

Asian Games. Having been opened for two years, Club Med 

Yabuli (Yabuli Ski Tourism Zone, Shangzhi City, Heilongjiang, 

150631, (+86) 451-5345-8000, www.clubmed.com.hk) is 

building up a reputation as being one of the best ski resorts 

for beginners, owing to its long, flat runs and abundance of ski 

instructors. Classes in both Putonghua and English are offered. 

Facilities at the resort include 18 ski runs as well as five newly 

opened blue slopes catering to both beginners and intermediate 

beginners. Aside from a gondola lift taking skiers up to the top of 

the mountain, the flatter slopes are also equipped with “magic 

carpets,” which are essentially conveyor belts transporting skiers 

up to smaller hills that don’t require ski lifts. Snowboarders will 

find their fair share of things to do, too—while the majority of 

guests at the resort opt to ski, snowboarding classes are also 

offered by experienced instructors. 

The French-owned resort giant has stayed true to its 

philosophies by incorporating a number of its quintessential 

features to be found at Club Med resorts all over the world, 

including plenty of family-friendly facilities and welcoming staff 

members. Dubbed “genteel organizers” or GOs, staff members 

mingle with guests and are on hand to provide entertainment 

during the evenings. My trip to the resort saw GOs put on their 

best “Gangnam Style” performance on stage at its nightclub, 


among other energetic dance routines. The resort also houses 

a large bar and lounge which is open until the wee hours, with 

activities such as karaoke and mahjong also offered. If you’re 

looking for a spot of après ski at the resort, it is also equipped 

with a gym, an indoor pool and an outdoor hot tub (for the very 

brave), a spa by L’Occitane, and even a flying trapeze. Designated 

children’s play areas and ski facilities accommodating kids are 

also available, making it an excellent family-friendly option. 

If you’re heading there for a winter vacation, remember to 

pack lots (and lots) of warm clothes. Wintertime in Heilongjiang 

is a long and dry affair, with the average temperature during 

ski season—the months between December to March—being 

anywhere between -15 to -35 degrees Celsius. 

Getting There 

Eva Air offers a flight package to Harbin, which includes a 

stopover in Taipei. While other options are available, an airport 

pickup transporting guests for the three-and-a-half hour journey 

to Club Med Yabuli can be arranged specifically for guests 

traveling through Taipei. So even though a stopover in Taiwan 

might seem like a longer diversion, it is in fact one of the easiest 

ways of getting there. Travelers can book flights through Club 

Med; see its website for more information. 

BEIJING 

Think Beijing is all smog and overcrowding? Think again. 

Surrounded by The Great Wall and situated in Jiugukou, which is 

famed for its stunning natural scenery, Huaibei International 

Ski Resort (548 Hefangkou Village, Huaibei Town, Huairou 

District, Beijing, 101408) is located an hour outside of the city 

center. The resort’s slopes cater to beginners as well as those 

with more experience in skiing, with a 5,100m ski trail that 

includes four beginner slopes, three intermediates and one 

advanced. It is also equipped with three ski lifts, affording a 

great bird’s eye view of the surrounding scenery. Which brings 

Indoor pool at Club Med Yabuli 

Club Med Yabuli 

Ski slopes at Club Med Yabuli Flying trapeze at Club Med Yabuli 

us to the pièce de résistance of the ski resort—its stunning 

backdrop. Skiers and snowboarders can enjoy hitting the slopes 

right in front of one of the most famous landmarks in the 

world. Otherwise, Huaibei also boasts several restaurants and 

European-style chalets for rent. 

Another resort located near the capital is Nanshan Ski 

Village (Shengshuitou Village, Miyun County, Beijing, 101500, 

(+86) 10-89091909, www.nanshanski.com), which is linked to 

Beijing via a 30-minute journey on the Jingcheng Expressway. 

Popular with both tourists and locals alike, the village boasts ski 

facilities catering to a large number of skiers and snowboarders. 

There are a total of 21 trails, 15 ski lifts of different kinds, and 

three magic carpets, as well as a snowboarding park. The resort 

also uses snowmaking machines, meaning that the weather is 

never a limiting factor deterring you from a great ski experience. 

What’s more, sledding is also offered on a dry luge track that is 

1,318 meters long. Skiers can stay at Shirton Inn, a modest hotel 

within the resort that nonetheless offers all the comforts one 

needs after a long day on the slopes. 

Getting There 

A number of major airlines offer daily flights to Beijing. To 

get to Huaibei Ski Resort, there is a direct bus that goes from 

Dongzhimen. Otherwise, it can be reached through the Beijing- 

Chengde Expressway by car. To reach Nanshan Ski Village, apart 

from the aforementioned Jingcheng Expressway, a shuttle bus 

departs at 8:30am each day from Nashan’s Sanyuan Bridge or 

Wudaokou Subway Station, costing RMB40. See Nanshan Ski 

Village’s website for detailed information on transportation. 

CHENGDU 

One of the largest of its kind in China, Xiling Snow Mountain 

Ski Resort (Xiling Snow Mountain, Ski Field, Xiling Town, Dayi 

County, 611346, (+86) 28-8830-2036) is located in Sichuan 

province’s capital. The region’s cold winters and alpine

Holiday Inn Changbaishan 

Lobby Bar at Holiday Inn Changbaishan 

conditions make it a perfect place for some high quality skiing. 

Often referred to as “The Oriental Alps,” the resort’s highest 

mountain stands at 5,365 meters above sea level. As one of 

the premier ski resorts in the country attracting thousands of 

visitors every year—including in the summer, when grass-skiing 

takes place on its dry slopes—Xiling is well-equipped with ski 

facilities; these include seven alpine ski runs that are suitable for 

everyone from total beginners to advanced skiers. 

Getting There 

There are non-stop flights to Chengdu from Hong Kong every day 

from major airlines in the Asia-Pacific region. 

CHANGBAI MOUNTAINS 

Straddling the border between China and North Korea, the 

Changbai Mountain Range is known for the spectacular 

views across its hilly terrain. The brand-new Holiday Inn 

Changbaishan (579 Baiyun Rd., Changbaishan International 

Resort Jilin, 134504)—the interiors of which were completed 

in September 2012 just in time for the ski season—is situated 

right in Jilin province. The lavish décor is everything you’d 

expect at a top-notch ski resort, and its ski facilities provide 

plenty of options for skiers of all capabilities. The ski ranch 

boasts 43 runs across 6.5 square kilometers. Skiing is not the 

only focus at Holiday Inn Changbaishan, however—the resort is 

abundant with shops and restaurants, a spa, an entertainment 

center and even a cinema. Unlike many other ski resorts in 

China, it remains open in the summer, offering activities like 

golf, rafting and mountain hiking. 

Getting there 

Shenzhen Airlines offers a daily direct flight from Shenzhen to 

Changchun, Jilin’s capital city. From there, the easiest way to 

get to the resort is by taxi from Songjianghe Railway Station, 

which costs RMB50 (HKD $62.2). 

What to Wear 

It goes without saying that a ski trip requires 

adequate clothing protecting you from the elements, 

especially as you’ll be outdoors for an extended 

period of time. When I visited Club Med Yabuli for 

a five-day trip, my ski 

gear was sponsored by 

Columbia Sportswear. 

I chose a white ski jacket 

and matching trousers, 

furry snow boots, 

and—most importantly— 

thermal underwear. 

Shop 45, 2/F, Festival 

Walk, 80 Tat Chee 

Me at the top of 

Avenue, Kowloon Tong, 

the slopes! 

2265-8680 


ESCAPE ROUTES 

with Hana R. Alberts 

New Year, New Hotel, New You 

That adage might be trite, but it’s true that 

TRAVEL 

The new Vana Belle resort in Koh Samui 

at the start of every annum folks get more 

serious about taking care of themselves. A 

brand-spankin’-new hotel in Koh Samui, one 

of Starwood’s high-end Luxury Collection 

properties called Vana Belle, is offering a 

“Mind, Body & Soul” wellness program to help 

inaugurate the resort. Included are a mix of 

activities inspired by Thai heritage, from fitness 

(boxing) to culture (batik shirt painting) and 

relaxation (yoga). Special promotional rates until 

July 15 start at THB 18,000 (HK$4,600) per night, 


including breakfast, a daily dining voucher for 

restaurants on the premises and double points 

from the Starwood Preferred Guest program. 

Visit www.luxurycollection.com/vanabelle. 

No Boys Allowed 

Most of you have just gotten back from long 

holidays. But if you’re itching for time outside of 

your tiny flat—and some pampering to go with 

it—consider a staycation at the Philippe Starckdesigned 

J Plus Boutique Hotel in Causeway Bay. 

The “Girls’ Night In” deal, on offer until February 

28, puts up to three ladies in a suite and supplies 

them with a bottle of celebratory champagne, 

chocolates, all-day soft drinks and juices, a winefueled 

happy hour and a continental breakfast 

the next day. For a relaxing night on the couch, 

there are chick flicks to choose from, with 

popcorn and soda at your disposal as well as 

fashion magazines and goodie bags with beauty 

products. J Plus also provides a card so you can 

cut the lines at Dragon-i, Fly, and Kee Club; it also 

gets you discounts at certain restaurants, bars, 

shops, spas and salons. The package starts from 

$2,095 a night to split among the guests. 

Email info@jplushongkong.com, call 

3196-9000, or visit www.jplushongkong.com. 

Confucius Says… 

I just came back from a mainland trip that 

included six high-speed train rides within six 

days, and I have to say I’m impressed. Though 

there was the usual pushing and general 

madness, these trains were certainly zippy, and 

even first-class tickets are reasonably priced 

by Hong Kong standards. So when I heard the 

Shangri-La was opening a new hotel in Qufu, 

Confucius’s birthplace in Shandong province, 

early this year, I took notice—mostly because 

these high-speed trains are making lower-tier 

Chinese cities more accessible destinations for 

foreign visitors as well as ever-eager domestic 

tourists. Qufu is known for its famous Kong 

cuisine, made by the descendants of Confucius 

himself. To commemorate the hotel’s opening, 

creatively plated dishes with auspicious names 

are going on a road show (via a la carte and 

Stanley Flea Market 

Shop No. 51 

Original World 

featuring fl avoring Wooden 

Mushroom for putting 

in drawers, handbags, 

washrooms, cars etc 

(Flavor : Peach, Rose, Green 

apple, Lavender) 

There are many different kind 

of shops in Stanley Flea Market 

@ Apple Mall, please visit us 

and enjoy the shopping fun! 

Leasing Enquires 

Tel: 5328 9639 / 9389 3052 

www.applemall.hk 

Address: 

78 Stanley Main Street, Stanley 

set menus, paired teas and wines) to six of its 

sister hotels in Asia. Find the dishes in: Qingdao 

(January 11-14); Singapore (January 18-24); our 

own Island Shangri-La (January 28-February 3); 

Taipei (February 27-March 5); Bangkok (March 

9-15); and Jakarta (March 19-25). 

Contact the Shangri-La Qufu or hotels 

participating in the Kong cuisine 

promotion via www.shangri-la.com. 

Blades of Glory 

If you’re an ice-skating buff, get yourself to 

Taipei, because the W there has just opened a 

private 2,000-square-meter skating rink called 

Chill. A first in Asia for the W brand—though 

they’ve pulled this off in LA and New York—it’s 

only open through January 20. The hotel is 

offering a special rate of NT$10,600 (HK$2,833) 

for a night’s stay and breakfast plus winter 

cocktails and entry to the rink, which on its own 

costs NT$880 per person (HK$237). That solo 

skating option gets 

you two hours on the 

ice, rental skates and 

one welcome (and 

hopefully warming) 

beverage. 

For reservations, 

visit www.wtaipei. 

com/chill or call 

Skate at Chill 

(+886) 2-7703-8888. 

Email me at halberts@asia-city.com.hk 

or follow me on Twitter: @HanaRAlberts. 

Open Everyday!! 

Shop No. 59 

Kwoon Tsuen Arts 

featuring stylish handmade 

leather goods.

SKIN DEEP 

with Sarah Fung 

A Retreat to Remember 

We’re officially into the new year, and if you’re anything like me, you’ll 

be feeling pretty grim and vowing to consume nothing but boiled 

broccoli and lemon water for the entire month of January. I’m sitting at 

my desk feeling splodgy and perpetually hungover and dreaming about 

a trip I took to Bali a few months ago, where I spent three glorious days 

in a state of health-induced bliss. The retreat in question is the COMO 

Shambhala Estate in Ubud, a nine-hectare, 52-residence space that sits 

on the edge of a ravine overlooking the Ayung River. With its indigenous 

stone work and low key-but-luxe villas and sprawling residences, it 

blends seamlessly into the surrounding jungle. It has won accolades 

from the likes of Conde Nast Traveler, Asia Spa and The Sunday Times 

Travel Magazine for best international spa and best destination spa. 

The Programs 

Visitors to the Estate sign on for a three-, five- or seven-night wellness 

program that’s then individually tailored to their interests and needs. For 

instance, while I went for the “Rejuvenation” program, which features 

massage, body treatments, private yoga and a private consultation 

with the on-site dietitian, the ever-active M went for “Get Fit,” which 

comes with a personal training session, a sports massage and a 

“special adventure” (see more in box, right). This actually makes the 

Estate a great option for couples, as you can have your own program, 

but still meet up throughout the day for meals as well as the many free 

activities that the Estate puts on for all its visitors. From meditation, 

yoga and Pilates to aqua therapy, guided treks, outdoor training 

sessions and even lectures on health and wellness, there’s plenty to 

keep you entertained and fighting fit. 

Green and Gorgeous 

HEALTH& 

BEAUTY 

Private residence pool overlooking the jungle 

Health 

2.0 Farm 

Just because you're on a detox holiday, it doesn't mean you need to 

feel deprived. Back in October, I checked out a wellness retreat that 

leaves guests feeling cared-for and calm. 

With that said, one of the most enjoyable parts of our stay was simply 

exploring the Estate itself. It’s green and gorgeous, with giant trees 

and oversized ferns giving the whole place a Middle Earth vibe. There 


are steep steps that take you all the way down to the river, with yoga 

pavilions and natural springs (modified slightly so that you can swim in 

them) dotted along the way. Pack a picnic and sit on a grassy patch by 

the river, or even arrange to have a spa treatment down there. It can all 

be attended to by your residence’s personal assistant, who manages 

your schedule and gets you from place to place during your stay. 

Fuel For Your Body 

The program also includes all your meals, and the food at the Estate 

is so much more than just your regular all-inclusive muck. Glow is 

the main restaurant (there's also Kudus House, which is open for 

breakfast and served healthy Indonesian food in the evenings), and in 

addition to a standard healthy menu of innovative international fare, 

there’s also a raw menu (for those on the “Cleansing” program) that 

features delicious dishes made with pressed nuts and seeds, ultrafresh 

fruit and vegetables, and a particularly delicious raw cocoa ice 

cream that deserves a special mention. It’s uncanny—but we never 

had any cravings or desire for snacks during our entire stay. The idea 

of eating anything carb-laden or deep-fried quite simply didn’t cross 

our minds—and that’s really saying something coming from a sugar 

junkie such as myself. 

So as I sit here in my post-new year funk, all I want is to hop on 

a plane and head back for a few days to get some sunshine, stroll 

around the grounds and start feeling human again. If you’ve never 

done a health retreat before and the idea of spartan bungalows 

and rabbit food doesn’t appeal, I suggest you check out what 

COMO Shambhala has to offer. Chinese New Year sounds like a 

pretty good time for a health-kick do-over, right? Rack rates start at 

US$1,635 (per person) for three nights for the most basic (but still 

pretty luxurious) room category; find out more at comohotels.com/ 

comoshambhalaestate or call (+62) 361-978-888. 

Email me at sfung@asia-city.com.hk, 

or follow me on Twitter: @sarahefung. 

Delicious, healthy treats Massage at the spa 

Yoga bale 

Pilates studio 

The Programs 

The path to the river 

Discover: The most basic program offered by 

the COMO Shambhala Estate. This will give you a 

good introduction to the facilities. 

Ayurveda: Inspired by the principals of 

Ayurvedic medicine, the Ayurvedic program 

includes a consultation with the Estate’s 

ayurvedic consultant, followed by a therapeutic 

and dietary program that’s tailored according to 

its principals. 

Rejuvenation: Perfect for gentle beautifying 

and relaxing (especially if you’re wary of the 

colonic hose), the “rejuvenation” program 

features a lot of spa time, plus a private 

yoga class. 

Stress Management: Best suited to busy, 

stressed professionals, the Stress Management 

program can a) help you relax; and b) with the 

help of the on-site counselors, equip you with 

the skills to cope with pressure after you 

return home. 

Cleansing: If you’re looking to detox, this 

dietary program combines a prescribed diet with 

spa treatments and colonic hydrotherapy to give 

your digestive system a time-out. 

Get Fit: An exciting package for adventurers, 

the Get Fit program includes personal training, 

a muscle-relieving massage, and a “special 

adventure” that you can choose from the 

Estate’s menu, which range from day-long 

hikes up the region’s spectacular volcanoes to 

cycling adventures.

DINING 


Souped Up 

Winkei Lee gets the low-down on the must-have traditional 

Chinese dessert soups this chilly winter season. 

Sweet dumplings at 

Fuk Yuen Desserts 

Black Sesame Soup 

(Ji Ma Woo) 

Black sesame has long been believed to keep 

hair black and shiny, and—because of its 

rich fatty acids—your skin supple as well. If 

you aren’t a big believer in all that, sesame 

seeds have been proven to be full of vitamins 

and fiber. Probably one of the thickest sweet 

soup desserts there is, black sesame soup is 

made by blending crushed and toasted sesame seeds with finely ground rice into a 

thick, creamy paste. Rock sugar is added to lightly sweeten without overpowering the 

dessert. A nicely done black sesame soup should have a beautiful glossy black color, a 

thick, smooth texture and a fragrant, nutty aroma. 

Where to go: With more than 25 years in the business, Luk Lum Desserts serves up 

this traditional delicacy expertly and at great value for money. Be prepared to share the 

table with strangers, Hong Kong-style, as it tends to get busy at night. 

$15 per bowl. 77–79 Un Chau St., Sham Shui Po, 2361-4205. 

Open daily 3pm-1:30am. 

Walnut Soup 

(Hup Tou Lou) 

The ancient Chinese believed that walnuts, because 

they are shaped like a brain, were good for your 

mind. Turns out, walnuts are indeed a good source of 

nutrients and antioxidants, and help improve reaction 

to stress, among other health benefits. Walnut soup is 

made in a similar way to black sesame soup, and is a 

blend of oven-roasted walnuts and ground rice grains. 

Brown sugar can be used to sweeten the dessert, and 

sometimes almonds are added to make it even more 

flavorful. Thick and smooth in consistency, walnut soup 

is creamy despite being dairy-free. 

Black sesame soup at 

Luk Lum Desserts 

Walnut soup at 

Gai Gai Desserts 

The temperature’s dropping through the floor, and even though you’re wrapped in layers, you’re still shivering. 

Yes, the cold January weather is here again, and it’s time to put something hot in your belly to keep that fire 

going. This winter, why not head to a traditional Chinese soup dessert shop the next time you need a nighttime 

sugar fix? The places that serve these liquidy bowls of goodness can be found around town and are open until the wee 

hours. Popular with Hongkongers of all ages, here are some desserts you should make the most out of this winter. 

Where to go: Gai Gai Desserts is famous for its walnut soup, and if you get 

there early, you might score yourself a bowl before they sell out. Not overly thick in 

consistency, the walnut taste is subtle and the soup isn’t too sweet. A word of advice: 

don’t underestimate the size of the bowl, and don’t expect too friendly a greeting from 

the waiters. 

$16 per bowl. 72A Ning Bo St., Jordan, 2384-3862. Open daily 1:30pm-3am. Gai Gai 

is also known for its boiled ginger and sweet potato soup, which will cost you $14 

per bowl. 

Sweet Dumplings 

(Tong Yuen) 

Traditionally eaten during the winter solstice and on 

Chinese New Year’s eve, tong yuen are symbolic of 

reunions and are traditionally eaten with family. These 

days, the delicious treats are enjoyed throughout the 

winter months and can be shared with anyone with a 

sweet tooth. The dumplings are made with glutinous 

rice flour and water, hence their chewy texture. They 

can be filled or unfilled, and even come in savory 

flavors. The sweet dumplings are commonly stuffed 

with sesame or peanut paste, but other varieties such 

as red bean filling can also be found. Plain round 

dumplings can eaten without soup; they are dipped 

in sugar, ground peanuts and sesame seeds and are 

known in Cantonese as tong but lut. 

Where to go: Fuk Yuen Desserts makes these delicious bite-size dumplings fresh to 

order—much tastier than the frozen kind you can find at the supermarket. Can’t decide 

if you want sesame or peanut paste? Try their yuen yeung tong yuen, which is a mix of 

the two, served in a deliciously strong and warming sweet ginger soup. 

$19 for five pieces. Shop 1, Lei Do Building, 7 Fuk Yuen St., Fortress Hill, 3106-0129. 

Open 2pm-1am daily.

Ja ja at 

Yuen Kee Desserts 

Milk pudding at 

Yee Shun Milk Company 

Assorted Bean Soup (Ja Ja) 

If you want to go for a healthier dessert and love a good mix of beans, then ja 

ja is the thing for you. Originating from Macau and meaning “mixed grains” in 

Portuguese, ja ja is often confused with bubur cha cha, a Malaysian dessert with 

similar ingredients and an even more similar name. While ja ja was initially invented 

as a sort of lunch option for military personnel, normal folk are now able to enjoy it 

every day as a dessert. Made mixing a variety of beans, taro, sago and rock sugar, it 

is a hearty dessert that can be served hot or cold. Usually topped with evaporated 

milk, restaurants may also choose to add coconut milk—a bubur cha cha influence. 

Where to go: A long established dessert restaurant, Yuen Kee Desserts seems 

like it’s been around as long as Hong Kong has had neon signs. With ja ja being their 

signature dish, the dessert is sweet and filled with ingredients, but not too rich. 

More taro pieces to go with the selection of beans would be nice, but the shredded 

coconut flakes added to the mix give a nice twist to its texture. 

$19 per bowl. 64 Temple St., Yau Ma Tei, 2384-3659. 

Open 1pm-midnight daily. 

Double-Layered Steamed Milk Pudding 

(Seung Pei Nai) 

As you’ve probably observed, many Chinese desserts are not only delicious, but 

also claim that to be good for you, too. Steamed milk puddings are no exception, 

and have been said to help you maintain a beautiful complexion. While not actually 

a soup, these puddings are too tasty to leave out of our winter roundup. A simple 

dessert consisting of steamed milk, egg white and white sugar, steamed milk 

puddings have a rich, creamy flavor and a light, airy texture. The puddings are made 

using a complicated process that leaves them with a double layer of boiled milk 

“skin,” which is believed to be the most delicious part of the dessert. The first layer 

of skin is formed by boiling a batch of fresh milk and then cooling it rapidly in the 

refrigerator. Then, the cooled milk is poured back into the pan, leaving the first skin 

intact in the bowl. egg white and sugar is added, the mixture is reboiled and then 

poured back into the bowl underneath the first skin, leaving the second skin to form 

underneath. It’s best served hot, although it can also be found refrigerated. 

Where to Go: While you can find steamed milk pudding at other restaurants, 

steamed milk pudding is the signature dish at Yee Shun Milk Company, which 

serves the dessert in chocolate, coffee, almond and red bean varieties. 

$23 per bowl. 506 Lockhart Rd., Causeway Bay, 2591-1837. Yee Shun also has 

branches in Jordan, Prince Edward and Yau Ma Tei. Open daily noon-midnight. 


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DINING 

NEW AND NOTED 

with Adele Wong 

Zanzo 

Watch Out For… 

New resto in Tai Hang! Zanzo (15-16 

School St., Tai Hang, 2750-6490) is 

an awesome-looking, new Japanese 

hangout in the ‘hood opened by the 

Miramar group. There’s a posh bar in 

the middle of the rectangle-shaped 

space for some after-hours sake 

drinking—it helps to know that “Zanzo,” 

translated from Japanese, is supposed 

to mean the blurred vision that you 

experience after becoming inebriated, 

or something along those lines. Apart 

from imports, Zanzo also stocks its own 

label of sake made from a brewery in 

Hokkaido. The food is mostly Japanese, 

and you’ll be able to get sashimi, wagyu 

beef salads and funkier dishes such as 

sautéed fresh prawns with Japanese 

spicy soy sauce. 

Hotels are popping up like crazy, 

and Kowloon-side is no exception. Both 

Cielo and Tze Yuet Heen (Crowne 

Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East, 3 Tong 

Tak St., Tsueng Kwan O, 3983-0388) 

are two new restos to watch for at the 

newly opened Crowne Plaza in Tseung 

Kwan O. The first is on the 47th floor of 

the hotel and offers a rooftop alfresco 

Italian experience as well as a cocktail 

area, while the second is a traditional 

dim sum restaurant on the second floor. 

Tze Yuet Heen 

Reader Query 

A few of you have written in to ask 

about cooking classes that teach 

you how to make western-style dishes 

and desserts. I wrote about Messina’s 

classes in my column last week, but 

here are a couple more to look into: 

If you want something intimate but 

a bit less hands-on, Pantry Magic (G/F, 

25 Lok Ku Rd., Sheung Wan, 2504-0688, 

www.pantry-magic.com/hongkong) 

offers cooking demonstrations on its 

Zanzo 

premises every Saturday from 11am 

to 1pm. At $300 per head, classes 

range from French to Spanish to 

Mexican cooking, but also the place 

teaches Asian cuisine techniques (Thai, 

Chinese) as well. 

Donna Dolce Kitchen Studio 

(8B, Fully Industrial Building, 6 Tsun 

Yip Lane, Kwun Tong, 2151-0609, www. 

moltodolce.com.hk) is a new studio 

that offers pastry and pasta cooking 

classes regularly, at anywhere between 

$600 to $2,000 per four-hour class. 

Check out the website for an updated 

schedule—it’s 

in Chinese, so 

get someone 

to translate 

for you if you 

can’t read it. 

During the 

classes, English 

translation will 

be available 

Donna Dolce if needed. 

Then 

there’s Six Senses Cooking Studio 

(Unit E, 3/F, Worldwide Centre, 123 

Tung Chau St., Tai Kok Tsui, 2838-9905, 

www.s6nses.com), which offers selfscheduled 

classes based on specific 

themes and dishes, such as quick-andeasy 

comfort food or seasonal root 

vegetables. Classes are two hours long 

and you get to choose the times and 

dates that you prefer. The prices range 

from between $350 

Six Senses Cooking Studio 

to around $500 per head. 

Finally, there’s HK Electric’s Home 

Management Centre (tiny.cc/hk-hmc), 

which offers multi-session cooking 

courses from about $200 to $500 per 

course. Students get to learn how to 

make basic dinner buffet spreads, warm 

salads and country-style dishes—or 

whatever the topic of the day is. 

Email me at awong@asia-city.com.hk 

or follow me on Twitter: @adele_hklife.

REVISED BRICKHOUSE HK MAG AD JAN issue .pdf 1 04/01/2013 17:28 


RESTAURANT REVIEWS 

Chao Hui Guan ★★★★★ 

Chiu Chow. G/F, Federal Mansion, 544-554 Fuk Wing St., 

Cheung Sha Wan, 2682-9118. 

Nestled on the ground floor of an old commercial 

building surrounded by car repair shops, even Cheung 

Sha Wan residents might miss Chao Hui Guan. What you 

won’t miss, however, is the consistently long queue of 

people outside. On the night we showed up for dinner, 

we were lucky to get a table, but were told we’d have to 

leave in an hour due to another booking. Once seated, 

we were presented with Iron Buddha oolong tea to 

cleanse our mouths and prepare us for the signature strong flavors of Chiu Chow 

cuisine. We went for a platter of goose (pictured), which included slices of marinated 

meat slices, sausages, feet and intestines; Chiu Chow specialty oyster congee, and 

rice topped with more goose. Everything was delicious, but the crispy and tasty goose 

intestines deserve a special mention. The oyster congee was full of fresh young 

oysters, chopped dry fish and minced meat, which made the soup rich and flavorful. 

Though we only had the table for an hour, it turned out to be plenty of time for us 

to enjoy our meal. We’ll definitely be back for a return visit. Open daily noon-3pm; 

6-11:30pm. $$ 

La Rotisserie ★★★★★ 

French/Takeaway. G/F, Manhattan Avenue, 255 Queen’s Rd. Central, 

Sheung Wan, 2324-1898. 

We were pretty excited to see this little takeout joint 

open in our ‘hood; focusing on simple roast chicken 

with a French twist, the spot provides something a 

little different from the typical CCTs, various Asian 

restaurants, cafes and other takeaways in the area. It 

took us a while before we could give La Rotisserie a 

try due to intimidatingly long lines. We finally made it 

for lunch one day and took advantage of their set—a 

quarter of a chicken, a choice of sides (which rotate periodically), and a soup of the 

day or an iced tea for $68. (For dinner, quarter, half and whole chickens are available, 

but orders have to be placed a day in advance.) We went for a pea and potato soup— 

rich, smooth and perfect for the cold weather—while the rest of our party went with 

iced teas. Their sides that day were roasted potatoes, steamed veggies and couscous. 

The meal as a whole was good value for money and quite generous—we couldn’t 

even finish our set! The chicken itself gleaned mixed reviews—one of us found the 

meat too dry, while somebody else dubbed it a solid “OK” and yet another person 

found it too oily for a roasted dish. Interestingly, the highlights of our meal turned 

out to be the extras—the potatoes, cooked with what seemed to be the same herbs 

and spices as the chicken, were utterly addictive, and we were big fans of the almost 

fudge-like salted chocolate cake. Perhaps because it’s relatively new, the eatery is a 

bit hit-or-miss in other areas besides the food, too; on some days when we passed 

by, they were out of chicken by 1:30pm, while on the day we had lunch the place 

was deserted (probably because of the drizzle). In any case, we’ll be back due to the 

friendly staff, good value and dessert. Open 

daily 11:30am-9:30pm. $ 

Café y Taberna ★★★★★ 

Thai. G/F, 25 Amoy Street, Wan Chai, 3484-3005. 

Thai food lovers will not be disappointed by the fare 

offered at this tiny, quiet joint in Wan Chai. As evidenced 

by a few proverbs scribbled on the wall, the owners of 

this eatery are Christian, but the religious theme is not 

at all palpable. The restaurant is furnished in a chic and 

inviting manner. You can take the street-side seats, but 

the current construction site outside make it a less appealing option. The chicken and 

pork skewers were pretty impressive; we fell in love with the satay sauce instantly. 

Unlike common, mass-produced sauce, it was a smooth paste mixed with chunks of 

peanuts—a perfect complement to the tender, lemongrass-marinated meat. The stirfried 

morning glory is slightly spicier than what we’re used to, but the fiery taste of the 

chilies doesn’t stop you from wanting more. We also ordered a pad thai, which was 

cooked correctly so that the noodles didn’t clump together. Our dinner was finished 

with the grilled pork neck, and you could smell the distinctive aroma of the charcoal 

grill from the dish. During our dinner, we also saw people sitting down for a casual 

drink; a range of coffees—from espresso and cappuccino to a flat white—is also 

available. Definitely a good spot to chill out with friends. Open Mon-Sat, noon-11pm. 

Sun closed. $ 

Price Guide 

$ Less than $200 

$$ $200-$399 

$$$ $400-$599 

$$$$ $600-$799 

$$$$$ $800 and up 

Price per person, including one drink, appetizer, main course 

and dessert. Prices do not include bottles of wine unless stated. 

Ratings 

★ Never. Again. 

★★ Completely forgettable 

★★★ Pretty good 

★★★★ Excellent 

★★★★★ Unbelievable 

Our Policy 

Reviews are based on actual visits to the establishments listed, without the knowledge of the restaurants. Reviews are 

included at the discretion of the editors and are not paid for by the individual restaurants. Opinions expressed here are 

those of HK Magazine and our super-sneaky team of hungry reviewers. Menus, opening hours and prices change and 

should be checked. New restaurants are not reviewed within one month of their opening. Reviews are written from a typical 

diner's perspective. A dining experience includes more than just food; ratings are also based on service, atmosphere and 

fun. Ratings are awarded in accordance with the type of restaurant reviewed, so the city's best wonton noodle stall could 

earn a "Unbelievable" rating while a fancy French restaurant could be "Completely forgettable."

ARTS Theater 

Stage 

Classical 

Shortcut to 

Classical Music 

At this crash course, 

packed with essential 

classics from Mozart 

to Wagner, the 

Sinfonietta and its 

music director Yip 

Wing-sie (pictured) 

offer first-hand 

classical music tips—perfect for kids and 

classical newbies. Jan 12, 7:30pm; Jan 13, 3pm. 

Concert Hall, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd., 

Tsim Sha Tsui. $120-240 from www.urbtix.hk. 

Good Music for Kids: The Pirate Party 

Join percussionist Alasdair Malloy for a piratethemed 

musical party, featuring a banging 

playlist that ranges from classical works like 

Mendelssohn's "Fingal's Cave" and "Tritsch- 

Tratsch Polka" by Johann Strauss, Jr. to favorite 

movie tunes from "Pirates of the Caribbean" and 

others. Jan 25-26, 7:30pm; Jan 27, 3pm. Concert 

Hall, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central. $140- 

260 from www.urbtix.hk. 

Concerts 

Forgotten Dreams Carnival 

Described as a "culture and people-based art 

festival," the carnival aims to showcase art in 

all forms. It features activities including a band 

stage and DJ hall, a 3D video mapping showcase, 

improv dancing, henna tattoo stations and 

interactive art performances as well as a free 

exchange market. Jan 12, 2pm. Cattle Depot 

Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Wai Rd., To Kwa Wan, 

2104-3322. Free. 


The Art of "Interethnic Listening" 

Dieel Guik, a member of China's H'mong 

ethnic group, and Andy Bauer, a Colorado 

native living in Asia, first met during an 

anthropology research program in Beijing. 

They established this unique music group and 

together they celebrate the sounds of ethnic 

cultures. Jan 19, 2pm. Fringe Club, 2 Lower 

Albert Rd., Central, 2525-1032. $130 advance 

from the Fringe Club or $140 at the door. 

Carnival of Zodiac 

This concert is a modern adaptation of 

19th-century composer Camille Saint-Saens's 

children's classic "Carnival of the Animals," 

in which the characters of the original 

production are adapted to those of the Chinese 

zodiac. The performance will feature principal 

musicians from the HK Phil, among others. 

Jan 20, 3pm. Amphitheatre, Academy for 

Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd., Wan Chai. 

$180-400 

from HKAPA. 

Hong Kong International 

Chamber Music Festival 

The festival, organized by Premiere 

Performances of Hong Kong, returns for its 

fourth edition, pooling together international, 

Chinese and local artists, including the 

recurring artistic director, world-renowned 

violinist Lin Cho-liang (see Upclose interview, 

p.35). Six concerts will be presented, featuring 

repertoires ranging from chamber music 

classics to jazz standards. Jan 16-23. For more 

program and ticketing information, visit www. 

pphk.org. 

Helene Grimaud Piano Recital 

As part of the Hong Kong International 

Chamber Music Festival, famed French pianist 

Helene Grimaud will be performing a range of 

classics from the likes of Mozart and Liszt. Jan 

22, 8pm. Concert Hall, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh 

Place, Central. For ticketing information, visit 

www.pphk.org. 

Need to Know 

& Arts 

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Urbtix (enquiries) 2734-9009 

HK Ticketing 3128-8288 

HK Arts Centre 2582-0200 

Fringe Club 2521-7251 

HK Cultural Centre 2734-2009 

ONGOING 

Neo-Classic Fusion 

Part of the 41st Hong 

Kong Arts Festival, the 

Hong Kong Sinfonietta 

will be presenting a 

concert conducted 

by music director Yip 

Wing-sie. The concert 

will also feature German 

cellist Valentin Radutiu, 

performing Haydn's 

"Cello Concerto in C," as well as veteran local 

musician Ng Cheuk-yin (pictured), who has 

composed a concerto titled "Before the City 

Collapses." The program also includes neoclassical 

compositions. Mar 17, 8pm. Concert 

Hall, City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central. 

$140-360 from City Hall. 

Comedy 

Barry Hilton 

South Africa's top comedian Barry Hilton is 

set to take to the stage at Champs for three 

nights. His audience is sure to be pleased by 

the funnyman, who has released five comedy 

DVDs and boasts numerous TV appearances. Jan 

17, 8pm; Jan 18-19, 9pm. Champs, 209-219 Wan 

Chai Rd., Wan Chai, 2892-3386. $300 at the door. 

Dance 

Here I Am 

A show consisting of three separate pieces by 

a dance collective, the Hong Kong Evangelical 

Dancing Troupe, "Here I Am" aims to showcase 

how the group members "reflect on their faith 

and the challenges they face at different phases 

of their lives." Peformed in Cantonese, English and 

Putonghua. Jan 25, 7:45pm; Jan 26, 2:45pm. Fringe 

Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd., Central, 2525-1032. 

$70-100 from www.hkticketing.com. 

Rule of Threes 

HK City Hall 2921-2840 

HK Academy for Performing Arts 2584-8500 

Kwai Tsing Theatre 2408-0128 

LCSD Music Programme Office 2268-7321 

LCSD Dance/Multi-Arts Office 2268-7323 

LCSD Theatre Office 2268-7323 

Titled "Form of Unity," the exhibition features the works of Ma Sing 

Ling, a trio of female artists. Creations showcased in the exhibition 

include acrylic on canvas works (like the one pictured). The artists' 

pieces have been selected to be on display at The Royal West of 

England Academy, among others. Through Jan 31. GP DEVA Frontier 

Art & X-Power Gallery, Unit 203, 2/F, One Island South, 2 Heung Yip 

Rd., Wong Chuk Hang, 3184-0858. 

A Will of Fire 

E-Side Dance Company's new production 

features a string of male choreographers and 

dancers whose performances experiment with 

the myriad possibilities of body movement and 

convey a sense of their fiery wills. Jan 25-26, 

8pm; Jan 26, 4pm; Jan 27, 2:30pm, 4:30pm. 

Cultural Activities Hall, Ngau Chi Wan Civic 

Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd., Choi Hung. 

$100 from the Ngau Chi Wan Civic Center. 

Theater 

KidsFest 

A festival of events aimed at young arts lovers, 

KidsFest is Hong Kong's largest English-language 

children's theater festival. This year's installment 

includes five live adaptations of best-selling 

books for young'uns: "Horrible Histories: Barmy 

Britain," "Horrible Histories: Ruthless Romans," 

"The Gruffalo," "Mr. Benn" and "Room on the 

Broom"—as well as other workshops. Jan 16-31. 

$195-395 from www.hkticketing.com. Visit 

www.kidsfest.com.hk for schedule and lineup. 

Mind Eater 

Hailing from Japan, Gumbo Theatre Group 

will delight and bewilder audiences with their 

award-winning dark, frantic comic drama about 

a girl and her search for happiness in a world 

of judgment and social expectations. Jan 17-19, 

8pm. Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd., Central, 

2525-1032. $150 from the Fringe Club.

UPCLOSE Lin Cho-liang 

A native of 

Taiwan, worldrenowned 

violinist Lin 

Cho-liang 

began studying 

the instrument 

at the age of 

five. Moving 

to New 

York to study under the late 

violinist Dorothy DeLay, he went 

on to become a soloist for major 

orchestras worldwide. Lin talks 

to Shezam Wong about the 

characteristics of a good musician 

and what he’s looking forward to 

in his capacity as artistic director 

for the upcoming Hong Kong 

International Chamber Music 

Festival (HKICMF). 

HK Magazine: Can you tell us about 

your musical beginnings? 

Lin Cho-liang: I’ve always been passionate 

about music. I remember being seven years 

old and listening to Beethoven recordings. 

My dream was to play his compositions in an 

orchestra one day. When I heard [prominent 

Israeli violinist] Itzhak Perlman play in person, 

it changed my life. I realized how powerful 

great violin-playing is, and decided that was 

what I wanted to do. It wasn’t until I got better 

that pursuing a career as a professional 

musician became a distinct possibility. That’s 

when I decided to audition for the Juilliard 

School [in New York], to study under Perlman’s 

teacher [Dorothy DeLay]. 

HK: How do you spend your time? 

LC: My biggest passion is being a concert 

violinist. The second is being a teacher; my 

current focus is teaching at Rice University 

in Houston. The third thing I enjoy greatly is 

running two music festivals—one in Hong 

Kong and one in San Diego, California. 

HK: What about your career 

in conducting? 

LC: Conducting is a natural extension of 

my music-making. I only conduct in 

repertoires that I feel good about. It gives me 

great satisfaction to share ideas and work in 

detail with an orchestra on pieces that I love 

deeply, but I’m not interested in standing up 

there and being a maestro. My main focus is 

still on being a concert violinist. 

Bamboo Theatre 

An 800-seat temporary theater made 

out of bamboo with be erected in 

the West Kowloon Cultural District, 

specifically to house a three-week series 

of performances of Cantonese opera, 

dance and contemporary music. Shows 

will be filled with local crooners, and 

there are planned workshops to attract a 

new generation of fans to this traditional 

art form. The Bamboo Theatre is located 

at the intersection of Canton Road 

and Austin Road, next to the Tsim Sha 

Tsui fire station. Jan 30-31, 10am. 

$100-150 from www.urbtix.hk. Find out 

more at www.bambootheatre.wkcda.hk. 

HK: Can you tell us more about 

the HKICMF? 

LC: Chamber music contains some of the 

greatest music ever written. Beethoven is 

one of my favorite composers, and through 

chamber music, you can really see how he 

changed and progressed throughout his 

life. Another thing that makes the festival so 

unique is that it brings together musicians 

from all over the world. It’s great to see new 

friendships being formed. We also contribute 

to the Hong Kong community by teaching at 

the Academy for Performing Arts, and giving 

free performances at cultural landmarks. It’s 

a very meaningful use of my time. 

HK: Are there any programs you are 

especially looking forward to? 

LC: There are two programs I find particularly 

interesting. The “Mozart—A Family Portrait” 

concert on January 21 will showcase two 

generations in the Mozart family. His son, 

Franz Xaver, was a very talented composer. 

We’re going to perform a violin sonata that 

he wrote, in addition to work by Wolfgang 

Amadeus. The closing concert on January 23 

features different Russian master composers, 

including Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky and 

Shostakovich. Their pieces are powerful and 

richly melodic, and I can’t wait to share them 

with the Hong Kong audience. 

HK: What do you think about classical 

music in Hong Kong? 

LC: Hong Kong is a great reflection of 

music-making in Asia, and there’s a great 

talent pool growing up right now that will 

hopefully entice audiences to love classical 

music. I’d like to see more parents encourage 

their kids to pick up an instrument that’s not 

the piano or the violin—like wind instruments. 

I’d also love to see more local composers 

emerge. Ultimately, a musical tradition 

depends on the level of composers. 

HK: What advice do you have for 

aspiring musicians? 

LC: Besides innate musicality, good musicians 

also need to be curious and to always strive 

for a deeper understanding of music. You also 

have to be a good performer. You need to be 

confident, to believe in your interpretation 

and your ideas, and to share your love of 

the music with the audience. So the advice 

I have is as follows: find a good teacher; 

practice really, really hard; and go up on stage 

and perform as often as you can. There’s no 

substitute for learning how to perform, except 

for being on stage and actually performing. 

HK PICKS 

Michael Morpurgo's 

Kensuke's Kingdom 

Presented by Faust International Youth 

Theatre (pictured rehearsing, above), 

the 1999 children's novel by awardwinning 

British author and illustrator 

Michael Morpurgo will come to life on 

stage at the HKAPA. Jan 31, 7:30pm. 

Amphitheatre, Academy for Performing 

Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd., Wan Chai. $220 

from www.hkticketing.com. 

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ARTS 

Exhibitions 

HK PICKS 

Neo-Classy 

This solo exhibition of Russian artist Olga Tobreluts features 11 paintings and photo prints. 

Best known for fusing digital technology into her work while maintaining a classical aura 

and aesthetic, Tobreluts's works are bold manipulations of historical facts and contemporary 

myths. Through Jan 20. AP Contemporary, 28 Tai Ping Shan St., Sheung Wan, 3105-2118. 

Ongoing 

Fotanian Open Studios 

Thirteen years ago, a handful of artists 

with studios in the industrial warehouses 

of Fo Tan opened up their typically private 

workspaces to a curious public, and dubbed 

the event the Fotanian Open Studios. 

This year, in the same space, over three 

weekends, more than 10,000 people will 

wander through 88 studios, peering at 

work by more than 250 artists. Visitors are 

encouraged to browse at their leisure, take 

a guided tour or attend one of many panel 

discussions with the artists themselves. The 

events will take place at Wah Luen Industrial 

Centre and nearby buildings. Jan 12-13, 

19-20, 2pm. 15-21 Wong Chuk Yeung St., 

Fo Tan. Visit www.fotanian.org for more info. 

Liu Weijian 

This is the first solo exhibition in Hong Kong 

by young Shanghai artist Liu Weijian, whose 

acutely observed depictions of everyday 

objects and moments in life add up to 

a strangely compelling visual language. 

Through Jan 19. Edouard Malingue Gallery, 

1/F, 8 Queen's Rd. Central, 2810-0317. 

Deva Loka Redux 

Yoshitaka Amano, a pioneer of the 60s 

Japanese anime movement who has 

worked on character design for a number of 

Japanese TV programs, presents a selection 

of his works. Through Jan 20. Art Statements 

Gallery, Factory D, 8/F, Gee Chang Hong 

Centre, 65 Wong Chuk Hang Rd., Wong Chuk 

Hang, 2696-2300. 

All in Our Heads 

In this joint exhibition by two young 

emerging artists from the Fabrik8 group, 

Beverly Fung showcases her paintings of 

obese-looking characters placed in soft pale 

settings, while Daniel Lau presents a 

number of skeletal mythological creatures 

through his work. Through Jan 22. Fabrik 

Contemporary Art, Gallery 12, Art One, M/F, 

Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Rd., Wan Chai, 

2525-4911. 

This Used 

To Be My 

Playground 

The inaugural 

exhibition 

of the newly 

opened 

Artify Gallery 

features the 

works by 

Malaysian 

artist Eiffel 

Chong. whose new installations convey her 

contemplation on discarded spaces and, by 

extension, demise. Through Jan 24. Artify 

Gallery, 10/F, Block A, Ming Pao Industrial 

Centre, 18 Ka Yip St., Chai Wan, 2140-9386. 

Colours of Asia 

Through the artistic and creative use of five 

bold and bright colors, hundreds of exhibits 

from 13 Asian regions, embedded with 

powerful cultural messages signifying the 

intricate interplay of Asian cultures, will be 

showcased at the exhibition jointly organized 

by the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) 

and the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational 

Education (IVE). Through Jan 31. Hong Kong 

Design Institute, 3 King Ling Rd., Tseung 

Kwan O. 

Vik Muniz: Pictures of Magazines 2 

Celebrated Brazilian photographer and 

artist Vik Muniz is having his first Asian solo 

exhibition in Hong Kong. For his recent work 

series, the artist has culled and torn pieces of 

paper from magazines, amalgamated them 

into re-creations of iconic paintings, and then 

photographed and magnified the images, 

resulting in evocative, exquisitely detailed 

and unique works of art. Through Feb 8. 

Ben Brown Fine Arts, Room 301, 3/F, Pedder 

Building, 12 Pedder St., Central, 2522-9600.

Elad Lassry 

Award-winning 

Israeli-American 

artist Elad 

Lassry presents 

a varied body 

of new work, 

including pictures, 

sculptures and a 

drawing, as well 

as perversely 

hybrid objects that radically question the 

distinction between these media. Through 

Feb 9. White Cube, 50 Connaught Rd., 

Central, 2592-2000. 

HKPICKS 

Hello It's Me, Goodbye: 

Andy Warhol's Cinema 

To commemorate of the 25th anniversary of 

the death of Andy Warhol, a select number 

of his short films will be projected and 

screened for the first time in Southeast 

Asia. Co-presented by The Andy Warhol 

Museum, the exhibition focuses on the 

artist's seminal motion and moving pictures. 

Through Feb 14. Osage Kwun Tong, 5/F, Kian 

Dai Industrial Building, 73-75 Hung To Rd., 

Kwun Tong, 2793-4817. 

The German Design Standards: 

From Bauhaus to Globalization 

To highlight German design and promote 

an international standard of design in 

Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Design Institute 

is bringing in more than 120 classic and 

contemporary items from the famed 

International Design Museum Munich for 

a showcase. Through Mar 4. Hong Kong 

Design Institute, 3 King Ling Rd., Tseung 

Kwan O. 

Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal 

A traveling exhibition featuring the works 

of iconic pop artist Andy Warhol, displaying 

more than 370 of his works. These include 

paintings, drawings, photographs and of 

course, screen prints. Through Mar 31. 

Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd., 

Tsim Sha Tsui, 2721-0116. $10. 

HK PICKS 

Unsung Heroes: Dr. Sun Yat-sen's 

Singapore Comrades 

After founding the Tong Meng Hui (Chinese 

Revolutionary Alliance) in Japan in 1905, Dr. 

Sun Yat-sen established branches overseas 

to promote the revolution and raise funds 

for the uprising. This exhibition illustrates 

the connection between Singaporean 

Chinese and the revolutionary movement 

of the late Qing dynasty. Through Apr 17. 

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Museum, 7 Castle Rd., Mid- 

Levels, 2367-6373. 

Free and Unfettered: 

Chinese Paintings and 

Calligraphy by Au Ho-nien 

As a key figure of the third generation of 

the Lingnan School of painting, Au Ho-nien 

showed great artistic promise from a 

young age. Focusing on his paintings and 

calligraphy works since the 1950s, this 

exhibition follows his career in art and 

highlights his accomplishments within 

his oeuvre, which covers landscapes, 

figures, birds and flowers, insects, fish and 

animals. He is also well versed in poetry 

and calligraphy, where he demonstrates the 

strong foundations of his studies of Chinese 

literature. Through Jun 16. Heritage Museum, 

1 Man Lam Rd., Sha Tin, 2180-8188. 

Closing 

LAX / HKG 

Los Angeles-based gallery Thinkspace 

teams up with Above Second for a special 

exhibition to help introduce its roster to 

Hong Kong. Two original works of each 

artist will be presented. Through Jan 12. 

Above Second, 31 Eastern St., Sai Ying Pun, 

3483-7950. 

Work on Joyfulness 

One of the Satellite events of Detour 2012, 

this group exhibition features the works of 

Korean artists Kim Dukki and Lee Seomi, 

which have been made with the goal of 

encouraging viewers to cultivate their own 

joyfulness. Through Jan 12. Shin Hwa Gallery, 

G/F, 32 Aberdeen St., Central, 2803-7966. 

Light Revealed 

Three European artists, Peter Panyoczki, Tina Buchholtz and Udo Nöger, explore the 

complexity as well as the concrete and abstract dimensions of light through their highly 

personal and distinctive works. Through Jan 22. Karin Weber Gallery, G/F, 20 Aberdeen St., 

Central, 2544-5004. 


NIGHTLIFE 

Edited by Andrea Lo 

alo@asia-city.com.hk 

Twitter: @AndreaS_Lo 

The Pub Quiz 

With a bevy of new bars in town, how can you decide which one to try out? 

Simple—take Andrea Lo’s super simple nightlife personality test to determine 

the right watering hole for you. 

How do you normally spend a Friday 

night in town? 

A) Sitting amongst a tribe of leggy babes, 

while being served bottles of expensive 

vodka. 

B) Popping somewhere after work with 

friends and colleagues and grabbing a bite 

over cocktails. 

C) Whatever mood strikes me for the 

evening; either shaking my stuff on the 

dance floor or playing pool and chilling out. 

D) People watching. 

E) Catching up with fellow hipsters. 

F) Catching up with fellow bankers. 

What is your go-to drink? 

A) Shots and vodka mixers; the more 

vodka the better. 

B) Preferably something with a fun and 

quirky touch, like one of those paper 

umbrellas. 

C) A nice champagne cocktail. 

D) Jagerbombs. 

E) Bourbon. 

F) Something sophisticated... and pricy. 

Which one of the following best 

describes your dress sense? 

A) Young and HOT. 

B) Tasteful—but I'm still not afraid to 

have fun. 

C) Flashy but not (I hope) trashy. 

D) Sleek and stylish. 

E) Understated cool. 

F) Designer/lost tourist. 

Mostly As 

Gala’s 

You like to have a good time, and you’re not 

afraid to show it. A brand new nightclub situated 

on Lyndhurst Terrace, Gala’s is a glitzy spot with 

a plush décor and interior. It has already played 

host to a number of international DJs. This is a 

perfect place for you to enjoy a big night out 

with all your friends in tow. 

Shop 1, G/F, Car Po Commercial Building, 

18-20 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, 2796-8830. 

Mostly Bs 

Havana Bar 

You are a busy bee who nonetheless still finds 

the time to enjoy what life has to offer. The 

Cuban-themed Havana Bar offers Caribbean 

classics such as daiquiris, mojitos and much 

more; pop by for a few drinks with friends, or 

for the delectable Cuban food. 

4/F, The Plaza, 21 D'Aguilar St., Central, 

2851-4880. 


Mostly Cs 

Nova and Loft 

Formerly known as Hyde, Nova is connected 

to fellow new bar Loft upstairs, and patrons 

are free to visit both upon entry. The two bars 

provide a place for you to enjoy the best of 

both worlds: while Nova regularly features DJs 

pumping out some heavy beats, Loft is a lounge 

bar with chilled-out vibes. 

2/F-3/F, Lyndhurst Tower, 1 Lyndhurst Terrace, 

Central, 2522-2608. 

Mostly Ds 

Rula Bula 

You like to be the center of attention and the 

life of the party, and Rula Bula fits you to a T. 

Quite literally in the heart of Lan Kwai Fong, 

the bar serves creations that will please the 

more adventurous among us without going 

completely over the top. 

58-62 D'Aguilar St., Central, 2179-5225. 

Mostly Es 

Ted’s Lookout 

You are not interested in making ostentatious 

displays and prefer an understated evening with 

a beer or two. Ted’s Lookout is located in a quiet 

alleyway on up-and-coming Moon Street in 

Wan Chai, and serves a range standard drinks, 

including craft beers, and a number of signature 

cocktails that are sure to quench your thirst. 

G/F, Moonful Court, 17A Moon St., Wan Chai. 

Mostly Fs 

The Bar at The Peninsula 

You have some serious cash and are never 

hesitant to spend, spend, spend. With a 

penchant for the finer things in life, be sure to 

visit The Peninsula’s newly revamped bar. It’s 

a swanky affair that serves classic cocktails 

inspired by the Hemingway era. Relax with a 

drink against a stylish backdrop with leather and 

velvet furniture, alongside award-winning snaps 

from famed photographers. 

1/F, The Peninsula, 10 Salisbury Rd., 

Tsim Sha Tsui, 2920-2888. 

Clubs 

Stephane Pompougnac 

Having worked in the music industry for 25 years, 

this French house DJ has produced remixes for 

many high-profile artists including Madonna and 

Charlotte Gainsbourg. Jan 11, 10pm. Kee Club, 

6/F, 32 Wellington St., Central, 2810-9000. $250 in 

advance from Kee Club or $300 at the door, both 

include one Belvedere drink. 

The Cuban Brothers 

Hailing from Havana, the Cuban Brothers' 

performances are a combination of music, 

comedy and dance. Jan 11, 11pm. Socialito, 

G/F, Shop 2, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St., 

Central, 3167-7380. $200 in advance from tiny. 

cc/hk-cubanbrothers or $250 at the door, both 

include a drink. 

Deviated 

An event hosted by DJ Re:Flex, featuring music 

in the genres of techno, house and funk. Jan 

12, 10pm. Fly, G/F, 24-30 Ice House St., Central, 

2810-9902. Free. 

DJ J-Cue 

Also known as John Flynn, J-Cue has more than 

15 years of experience DJing around Asia and 

in the UK. His musical style ranges from hip-hop 

and R&B to house, electro rock and funk disco. 

Jan 12, 11pm. Billion, 3/F, On Hing Building, 

1-9 On Hing Terrace, Central, 2973-0918. Free for 

ladies and $300 for gents, both include a drink. 

Magnum Club's First Album Kickoff Party 

This party celebrates the release of Magnum 

Music Station Vol. 1, which has been compiled 

by the nightclub's resident DJ Yin. The album 

includes a electronic dance music and is also 

on sale at HMV outlets citywide. Jan 15, 11pm. 

Magnum Club, 3-4/F, Silver Fortune Plaza, 

1 Wellington St., Central, 2116-1602. Free for 

ladies and $300 for gents, both include a drink. 

Ferry Corsten 

New club Gala's presents DJ-producer Ferry 

Corsten, who has remixed music for the likes 

of U2 and The Killers. Jan 17, 9pm. Gala's, Shop 

1, G/F, Car Po Commercial Building, 18-20 

Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, 2796-8830. $300 in 

advance from Gala's or $400 at the door. 

DJ Beatbreaker and Onassis 

Based in New York City, DJ Beatbreaker is 

famed for his remixes and mash-ups. He will 

be collaborating with rap artist Onassis at 

Magnum. Jan 17, 11pm. Magnum Club, 3-4/F, 

Silver Fortune Plaza, 1 Wellington St., Central, 

2116-1602. Free for ladies and $300 for gents, 

both include a drink. 

HK PICKS 

Nicolas Jaar 

and Apparat 

Avant-garde electronic 

artists Nicolas Jaar 

(pictured) and Apparat 

will be playing DJ sets 

at Kee, coinciding with 

the end of Hong Kong 

Fashion Week. An after 

party will be hosted 

at Kee Club. Jan 18, 7pm. Musiczone, KITEC, 1 

Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay. $400 in advance 

from tiny.cc/hk-nicolasjaar or limited amount of 

$500 tickets at the door. 

Showtek 

Consisting of brothers Wouter aand Sjoerd 

Janssen, Showtek is an electronic music duo 

that performs all over the world. Jan 18, 9pm. 

Gala's, Shop 1, G/F, Car Po Commercial Building, 

18-20 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, 2796-8830. 

$300 in advance from Gala's or $400 at the door. 

HK PICKS 

Plastic Plates 

An emerging talent in the indie electronic music 

scene, Plastic Plates is behind a number of 

remixes for such big-time acts as Adele and Katy 

Perry. Jan 19, 10pm. Woobar, W Hotel, 1 Austin Rd. 

West, West Kowloon, 3717-2222. $200 in advance 

from W Hotel or $250 at the door. 

Quintino 

Having performed at 

venues all over the 

world and gathered 

more than 10 million 

YouTube views for his 

remixes, DJ Quintino 

enjoys a large following 

for his dance music 

all over the world. He 

has collaborated with a 

number of notable DJs in 

the music industry, including Afrojack and Tiesto. 

Jan 24, 10pm. Levels, 2/F, On Hing Building, 1 On 

Hing Terrace, Central, 2811-1568. $250 in advance 

or $350 at the door, both include a drink. Advance 

ticketing outlet TBA. 

Japandroids 

The two-piece Canadian band, consisting of Brian King on guitar and David Prowse on drums, is set to 

perform at Grappa's Cellar. Expect an energetic live performance from the duo. Jan 23, 8pm. Grappa's 

Cellar, B/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, 2521-2322. $290 in advance from 

www.ticketflap.com or $350 at the door.

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NIGHTLIFE 

Strik-E and R-Wan 

MC Strik-E, who specializes in hip-hop and 

blues, will be collaborating with electro DJ 

R-Wan. Having worked with pop icons such 

as Madonna and Britney Spears, the duo's 

performances together have been wellreceived 

by the international club scene. 

Jan 24, 11pm. Magnum Club, 3-4/F, Silver 

Fortune Plaza, 1 Wellington St., Central, 

2116-1602. Free for ladies and $300 for 

gents, both include a drink. 

Steve Aoki in Macau 

The legendary DJ and 

record producer of 

electro house and 

dubstep beats will be 

performing a set at 

Club Cubic in Macau. 

This is a show not 

to be missed. Jan 

19, 11pm. Club Cubic, Suite 2105-02, City 

of Dreams, Estrada do Istmo, Cotai, (853) 

6638-4999. $350 in advance from www. 

cityofdreamsmacau.com or $450 at the door. 

Gigs 

65daysofstatic 

Also known as 65days, this four-piece 

instrumental post-rock band will be 

performing at Hidden Agenda. Formed in 

2001, the UK-based band has released five 

albums to date and have supported the 

The Cure on tour. Jan 11, 8:30pm. Hidden 

Agenda, 2A, Wing Fu Industrial Building, 

15-17 Tai Yip St., Ngau Tau Kok, 9170-6073. 

$480 in advance from Hidden Agenda or 

$520 at the door. 

HK PICKS 

Islaja 

Islaja, or Merja Kokkonen, is a Berlin-based 

Finnish multi-instrumentalist, singer and 

visual artist. Her performance is supported 

by local punk artist Christiaan Virant and 

band No One Remains Fragile. Jan 12, 8pm. 

Hidden Agenda, 2A, Wing Fu Industrial 

Building, 15-17 Tai Yip St., Ngau Tau Kok, 

9170-6073. $120 in advance from Hidden 

Agenda or $150 at the door. 

Joven Goce Band Album Launch Party 

A party celebrating the launch of local talent 

Joven Goce's album, which also features 

musicians Alicia Torres, Calvin Wong, Steve 

Bernstein, Koya Hisakazu and Tatsuya 

Yamaguchi. Jan 12, 9pm. Fringe Club, 

2 Lower Albert Rd., Central, 2525-1032. 

$150 at the door including a drink and a 

free Joven Goce album. 

HK PICKS 

Dirty Projectors 

The American punk rock band will be 

supported by indie group Ra Ra Riot. Jan 29, 

7:30pm. Grappa's Cellar, B/F, Jardine House, 

1 Connaught Place, Central, 2521-2322. $320 

from www.ticketflap.com or $360 at the door. 

Guinness Sessions Presents HK Live! 

Guinness Hong Kong has partnered up 

with HK Magazine to launch "HK Live!", a 

monthly showcase of unsigned, independent 

bands.The first four sessions have all been 

well-received by fans, so stay tuned for 

announcement of the final gig's lineup. Fans 

will have a chance to vote for their favorite 

bands, and the ultimate winner will be 

awarded studio time and a mentorship with 

production company, Hummingbird Music. 

Feb 7, 8pm. Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd., 

Central, 2525-1032. $100 in advance from 

Fringe Club or tiny.cc/hk-livetickets; or $150 

at the door, all include a free pint of Guinness. 

Nightlife Events 

Africa Soul Party 

An event showcasing 60s African culture 

with some Caribbean glam thrown in for 

good measure. Dress code is "tropical 

chic." Jan 12, 7pm. Honi Honi Tiki Lounge, 

3/F, Somptueux Central, 52 Wellington 

St., Central, 2353-0885. $150 at the door 

including one drink. 

Happy Hours 

Absolute Bull 

Two-for-one from Mondays to Fridays. On 

"Shooter Thursdays," $88 for four fresh fruit 

vodka shots are on offer. Mon-Fri, 5:30- 

9pm. 12/F, Allways Centre, 468 Jaffe Rd., 

Causeway Bay, 2891-1870. 

The Blck Brd 

$20 discount on all drinks. Mon-Fri, 5-8pm. 

6/F, 8 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, 2545-8555. 

Delaney's 

Discounted drinks. Daily, 5-9pm. G/F-1/F, 

One Capital Place, 18 Luard Rd., Wan Chai, 

2804-2880. 

Domani Ristorante 

30 percent off drinks. Daily, 3-9pm. 4/F, 

Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, 

2111-1197. 

Eivissa 

$80 per glass of champagne or $480 per 

bottle. 30 percent off spirits, beers and wine. 

Daily, 5-9pm. 77 Wyndham St., Central, 

2520-5818. 

French American Bistro 

Reduced prices on Draught Beer and 

Champagne. Mon-Fri, 4-7pm. G/F, 30 

Hollywood Rd., Central, 2810-1600. 

The Globe 

The Globe claims to have "the longest 

happy hour in town," with $40 draught 

beers and special drink deals from 10 in the 

morning till 8 at night. Daily, 10am-8pm. G/F, 

Garley Building, 45-53 Graham St., Central, 

2543-1941.

In Hong Kong, brunch is THE great 

weekend tradition: a time to gather with 

friends who are too busy during the 

week, a time to undo your belt and load 

up on Benedicts, a time to reflect on the 

mistakes of Saturday night over a glass of 

champagne or twelve. I present for your 

consideration this week, a comparison 

of two very different brunches. #1: The 

revamped Kitchen brunch at the W Hotel. 

#2: The Ozone brunch at the Ritz-Carlton. 

Let’s get it on. 

Question #1: 

To buffet or not to buffet? 

Luxury buffets are a strange beast, 

which I never know whether to embrace 

or reject. They are exhausting and 

seductive, both a siren call and traffic 

jam for delectables. Should I eat at the 

Western, Asian, Salad, or Dessert station? 

Should I have saffron chicken or poached 

eggs? Eggs Florentine or Alaskan king 

crab? Should I shoulder through this bevy 

of brunch battlers buttressing their 

behinds by my bread basket? Oh, my. 

It’s all a bit overwhelming. 

Then again… Not to buffet feels 

a little empty, doesn’t it? When you 

can try everything and it’s all delicious, 

shouldn’t you just go to town? 

That’s Kitchen in a nutshell. I ate 

everything I could and more well-cooked 

eggs than I should and really, that’s what 

matters. At Ozone it’s more civilized— 

a multi-course meal of fusion dishes 

(foie gras lollipops, anyone?) with miniburgers 

brought to your table before your 

main arrives. 

But at the end of the day it’s brunch. 

I need my buffet. 

Winner: Kitchen 

Question #2: 

What are you drinking, son? 

A booze-free brunch is like going on 

a date with a virgin—sure, but really, 

what’s the point? When I come for 

gluttony I come for gluttony, and 

alcohol is high on my list. Kitchen offers 

champagne and Bloody Marys, of which 

I stick to the latter. They’re spiced 

THE STRAIGHT MAN 

with Yalun Tu 

Brunch Wars Part 1: 

Kowloon Edition 

strangely but addictively and after 

the first you want a fifth (I skipped 

over two through four, which I guzzled 

like a boss while you read that clause). 

All in all, pleasant. BUT... 

The advantage here falls squarely to 

Ozone (it is a bar. after all). In addition to 

champagne and the Marys, they have 

a full bar of cocktails including molecular 

ones, foamy things, standard drinks and 

non-standard ones, too (“deviant drinks,” 

I’d call them). 

Winner: Ozone 

Question #3: 

How do you feel about ambience? 

Kitchen is on the second floor of the W 

hotel, overlooking the water. Ozone is on 

the 118th floor of the Ritz-Carlton with a 

full sea view. I think the answer is pretty 

clear in this respect. 

But the view aside, it's a different 

question, one I’d answer by looking at 

differences: The W has a good feel, but 

it also has loud drunken expats, while 

Ozone has a nice chill vibe, but eventually 

was overrun by the Ladies Who Lunch 

(who terrify me). I’ll give them both a pass 

here though, since this is Hong Kong and 

socialites and drunk expats (drunkpats?) 

are everywhere. 

The only thing that tips the scale 

in my book are the tables: Kitchen is a 

proper restaurant with high tables; Ozone 

is almost there but you still have a little 

bit of that “I’m-eating-brunch-in-a-bar” 

feeling. Tip for the management: get 

some phone books, heighten the tables, 

voila! Instant class. 

Winner: Kitchen 

Final Verdict: 

If you’re in Kowloon for an extremely 

lazy Sunday, I’m happy with both Kitchen 

and Ozone. Take Kitchen for a more 

traditional brunch experience and the fun 

buffet; take Ozone if you want food with 

your drinks and you like some quirk with 

your upscale. 

Coming soon: Brunch Wars Part 2: 

Hong Kong Island Edition! 

Yalun Tu is a columnist for HK Magazine. You can reach him at yalun.tu@gmail.com 

or @yaluntu on Twitter. 

Grappa's Cellar 

Buy-one-get-one-free deal and 

reduced prices on selected drinks. 

Monday-Friday, 3pm-9pm. Daily, 3-10pm. 

B/F, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, 

Central, 2521-2322. 

The Jockey 

Discounts on all drinks. Mon-Fri, 4-8pm. 

G/F, Wong Nai Chung Rd., Happy Valley, 

3572-2266. 

Libertine 

$38 Beers, Cocktails and Select Wine 

Mon-Fri, 5-8pm. 26 Aberdeen St., Central, 

2858-2022. 

McSorley's Ale House 

30 percent off all house drinks. Mon-Fri, 

5-8pm. 55 Elgin St., 2522-2646. 

Pier 7 Café & Bar 

$38 for all standard drinks, spirits and 

house wines. Daily, 6-9pm. Central Pier 7, 

Star Ferry, Central, 2167-8377. 

Rula Bula 

Discounts on selected drinks. Daily, 5-9pm. 

58-62 D'Aguilar St., Central, 2179-5225. 

Shore 

20 to 30 percent off standard drinks 

and wines by the glass. Mon-Fri, 5-9pm. 

3/F, L Place, 139 Queen's Rd. Central, 

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FILM 

Gangster Squad PPPPP 

(USA) Crime/Action/Drama. Directed by Ruben Fleischer. Starring Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, 

Sean Penn, Emma Stone, Nick Nolte, Giovanni Ribisi, Michael Peña. Category III. 113 minutes. 

World War II may have ended overseas, but the battle for Los Angeles is just heating up in 

“Zombieland” director Ruben Fleischer’s new flick, “Gangster Squad.” Set in the jazz-era of 

the late 1940s—and based on a true story—this stylistic crime drama places classic film noir 

characters we’ve seen many times before (but love to watch nonetheless) into a modern and 

ultra-violent fantasy version of the popular gangster genre. All the ingredients are in the bowl— 

gorgeous sets and costumes, a snappy script and an impressive cast—but what’s missing is 

the emotional depth and character development that can be found in similar films like “The 

Untouchables” and “L.A. Confidential.” Without those key ingredients, “Gangster Squad” may 

remain a fun and captivating adventure—but it’s not one that’ll stay with you for long. 

Post-war Hollywood is under the reign of ex-champion prize fighter turned psychotic mob 

boss Mickey Cohen (played by a prosthetics-wearing Sean Penn). Already controlling guns, 

drugs, prostitution, gambling and even politics in L.A., Mickey is in the process of expanding 

his reach to all corners of California. Fed up with losing his town to the untouchable mob boss, 

LAPD Chief William Parker (Nick Nolte) calls in rough-and-tumble war veteran Sgt. John O’Mara 

(Josh Brolin) to gather and lead a group of off-the-books vigilante cops to destroy Mickey’s 

operation by any means necessary, before bringing the mobster to justice. 

With the help of his pregnant wife Connie (Mireille Enos), John recruits tech-expert Conway 

Keeler (Giovanni Ribisi), old-time gunslinger Max Kennard (Robert Patrick), knife-throwing beat 

cop Coleman Harris (Anthony Mackie), rookie Navidad Ramirez (Michael Peña) and sweet-talking 

Sgt. Jerry Wooters (Ryan Gosling) to his secret gangster-fighting team. As John’s reluctant righthand 

man, Jerry finds himself falling for the enemy’s lady, Grace Faraday (Emma Stone). It ain’t 

no film noir without a beautiful and dangerous woman, folks. 

While the story is based on historical events and characters, “Gangster Squad” stays away 

from the typical biographical structure (like you’ll find in “Goodfellas”) and instead chooses to 

focus solely on the attitude and violence of the time. We meet both Mickey and John in their 

own cringingly gruesome introductory scenes, where we learn that the cold-blooded killer 

should not be crossed, and that the renegade copper is more of an act-first-think-later kind of 

guy—and that’s all the backstory we get. With all that makeup and the fake nose, it’s hard not to 

see Penn’s portrayal of Mickey as something of a B-movie performance. The real guy charmed 

his way into the hearts of politicians, judges, police chiefs and Hollywood types, but Penn only 

shows us the menace. The best performances come from Brolin and Gosling, who play opposite 

ends of the “corny good guy with a past” spectrum—despite not knowing very much about 

them, we still root for them throughout. 

The supporting characters are all likeable and entertaining, but they are no more than 

one-dimensional caricatures. If it wasn’t for the strong actors propping up the otherwise flat 

shoot ‘em up storyline, “Gangster Squad” would’ve fallen on its face. Going into “Gangster 

Squad,” don’t expect to learn anything new about organized crime in L.A., or about the man 

who replaced the notorious mobster Bugsy Siegel. Just be ready for constant witty wise-guyspeak, 

traditionally cynical film noir characters and a lot of face-smashing, body-ripping battles 

between the good guys and the bad guys, and you’ll have a rollicking good time. Katie Kenny 

Opening Soon 

HK PICKS 

Cloud Atlas 

(Germany/USA/Hong Kong/Singapore) 

Based on the novel by British author David 

Mitchell, “Cloud Atlas” is a sweeping, 

ambitious film about causality, and how the 

actions of an individual can impact the lives 

of others in the distant past, present and 

future. Various storylines are woven together 

to bring home the ideas of reincarnation and 

connectivity through time and space. Starring 

Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Sturgess and 

Hugo Weaving. Opens Jan 24. 

HK PICKS 

Django Unchained 

(USA) Quentin Tarantino’s muchanticipated 

western follows Django (Jamie 

Foxx), a slave living in the Deep South 

who is freed by Dr. King Schultz (Christoph 

Waltz), a German bounty hunter living 

under the guise of a dentist. Django is the 

only witness able to recognize a gang of 

killers that Schultz is hunting. In return, 

Schultz will help Django find and rescue his 

wife Broomhilda (Kerry Washington) from 

notorious plantation owner Calvin Candie 

(Leonardo DiCaprio). Opens Jan 17. 

Gangster Squad 

(USA) See review, above. Opens Jan 17.

HK PICKS 

Pieta 

(South Korea) Loan shark debt collector 

Gang-Do (Lee Jeong-jin) is brutally efficient 

at threatening people. Having grown up 

with no family and a nothing-to-lose outlook 

on life, he is ruthless and numb to pain. 

One day, a woman (Jo Min-su) mysteriously 

appears and claims to be his mother. As he 

gradually accepts her into his life, Gang-Do 

decides to change his ways. However, his 

mother is suddenly kidnapped for sinister 

reasons, and it is up to Gang-Do to get her 

back. Opens Jan 17. 

The Last Stand 

(USA) In his first lead role since completing 

the “Terminator” franchise, Arnold 

Schwarzenegger stars as Sheriff Owens, a 

washed-up law enforcer resigned to a life of 

fighting what little crime takes place in the 

sleepy border town of Sommerton Junction. 

The sheriff’s sorry existence takes a turn 

when a cartel kingpin escapes from the FBI 

and heads straight towards Sommerton 

with a hostage and a fierce army of gang 

members. The sheriff and his inexperienced 

staff are the last line of defense to intercept 

him before he slips across the border 

forever. Opens Jan 17. 

Opening 

Anna Karenina 

(UK) The latest rendition of Tolstoy’s classic 

is a story that explores the power of love 

regardless of time and circumstance. In 1874 

Russia, vibrant and beautiful Anna Karenina 

(Keira Knightley) is the wife of Karenin (Jude 

Law), a high-ranking government official. 

While trying to save the marriage of her 

brother Oblonsky (Matthew Macfadyen), she 

is introduced to the dashing cavalry officer 

Vronsky (Aaron Taylor-Johnson). A mutual 

spark of instant attraction ignites this story 

of passion and forbidden love. Opened Jan 

10. BC, AMC, UA, GC. 

On The Road 

(USA) “The Motorcycle Diaries” director 

Walter Salles brings one of the most iconic 

road trip novels of all time to the silver 

screen. The film begins by introducing Sal 

Paradise (Sam Riley), a struggling writer in 

search of inspiration—which arrives in the 

form of Dean Moriarty (Garrett Hedlund). 

With an insatiable appetite for life, revelry 

and women, Dean is larger than life, and 

everyone gravitates towards him. Sal soon 

finds himself hitchhiking from New York to 

Denver to meet Dean and his gang. Opened 

Jan 10. PP BC, AMC. 

The Grandmaster 

(Hong Kong/China) Arthouse maestro 

Wong Kar-wai of “Chungking Express,” 

“2046” and “In the Mood for Love” fame 

undertakes a cinematographically stunning 

project on the legendary life of Wing Chun 

master and Bruce Lee’s mentor, Ip Man 

(Tony Leung). Also stars Zhang Ziyi and 

Chang Chen. Opened Jan 10. BC, AMC, 

UA, GH, GC. 

HK PICKS 

The Impossible 

(Spain) “The Impossible” is based on the true 

story of a Spanish family (depicted as English) 

who were caught in the 2004 Indian Ocean 

tsunami as it hit Khao Lak. After a giant wall 

of black waves crash onto the resort on 

December 26, Maria (Naomi Watts), who is 

badly injured, scrambles out from the debris 

with her eldest son, Lucas (Tom Holland) and 

another boy they’ve saved. Henry (Ewen 

McGregor), who has also survived, begins 

to search for his wife and son. The movie 

is a shockingly realistic depiction of one of 

the most tragic natural disasters of our time. 

Opened Jan 10.PPPP BC, AMC, UA, GH, GC. 

The Sessions 

(USA) See review, on page 44. Opened 

Jan 10. BC, UA, GC. 

Continuing 

Celeste & Jesse Forever 

(USA) In this inaugural screenwriting effort 

from Rashida Jones and Will McCormack, 

we see ambitious career woman Celeste 

(Jones) and free-spirited, unemployed artist 

Jesse (Andy Samberg) grow up together, 

become best friends and get married before 

eventually growing apart. The two remain 

best buds until a mutual friend points 

out how weird their relationship is, which 

prompts the two to start moving on for real. 

PPP BC, AMC, GC. 

CZ12 

(Hong Kong/ China) Set up as the sequel 

to Jackie Chan’s 1991 action comedy 

“Armour of God II: Operation Condor,” “CZ12” 

was written and directed by the action star, 

who also resumes his role as adventurer 

and treasure hunter Asian Hawk. This time, 

the story revolves around a man in search 

of the twelve bronze heads of the Chinese 

Zodiac that were stolen from the Old 

Summer Palace. Also starring Oliver Platt, 

Kenny G. PP BC, AMC, UA, GH, MCL, GC. 

HK PICKS 

In The House 

(France) In French auteur François Ozon’s 

intriguing new dramedy, adapted from 

Spanish author Juan Mayorga’s novel, 

16-year-old school-boy Claude (Ernst 

Umhauer) sneaks into the house of a 

classmate and writes about his escapades 

in essays for his teacher (Fabrice Luchini). 

His writings blur the line between reality and 

fiction and pose a moral dilemma for the 

teacher as he pushes the boy to extreme 

acts to keep the story going. Also starring 

Kristin Scott Thomas, Emmanuelle Seigner. 

PPPP BC, GC. 

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FILM 

The Sessions PPPPP 

(USA) Drama/Comedy. Written and directed by Ben Lewin. Starring John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, 

William H. Macy, Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks and Rhea Perlman. Category III. 95 minutes. 

Opened Jan 10. 

Based on the life and writings of the late American writer and journalist Mark O’Brien, a victim of 

childhood polio that left him immobile and in an iron lung, “The Sessions” takes a wry look at the 

emotional and sexual lives of the disabled. Here, writer-director Ben Lewin, who also suffered 

from polio as a child, has created an emotionally driven storyline that nevertheless becomes 

difficult to watch at times. 

Set in 1988, we meet Mark (John Hawkes) as a 38-year-old man. Despite having spent most 

of his life in an iron lung, Mark has successfully attended the University of California Berkeley, 

become a journalist and poet (by painstakingly typing out his thoughts with a stick held between 

between his teeth), and, with the help of his assistant Vera (Moon Bloodgood), is able to get out 

and about on a gurney. 

Despite all his accomplishments, however, at 38 years old, Mark remains a virgin. 

He wants to finally lose his virginity, and after seeking advice from his priest, Father Brennan 

(William H. Macy), he is given the green light. (Father Brennan believes that God will give Mark, 

a devout Catholic, a pass on account of his profound disability.) 

After some research, Mark finds a sex surrogate—certified professionals who have 

intimate relationships with their patients for therapeutic purposes—and arranges an 

appointment with Cheryl (Helen Hunt). Cheryl has never had a patient like Mark, who is thin, 

fragile and barely able to move. However, she establishes her ground rules and takes him on 

as she would with any other patient. During the sessions, Cheryl helps Mark become more 

comfortable with his body. But, as their relationship progresses, her professionalism starts to 

fade and she finds herself falling for Mark. 

The three leads all play their characters well and give believable performances. With 

such physical limitations, Hawkes had to rely heavily on his voice to give his character heft, 

while William H. Macy’s character brings humor to the story with his supportive and openminded 

outlook. 

Originally named “The Surrogate” and premiering at the Sundance Film Festival in 2012, the 

film received rave reviews and was therefore pushed for commercial release and renamed “The 

Sessions.” However, the extravagant film festival buzz, overwhelmingly positive critical reviews 

and constant praise might have overhyped the movie somewhat for those of us who are less 

enthusiastic about sex’s finer details. Warning: less adventurous moviegoers might find themselves 

averting their eyes during the difficult and very explicit therapy sessions. Rani Samtani 

HK PICKS 

Jack Reacher 

(USA) “The Usual Suspects” writer 

Christopher McQuarrie directs his second 

feature. Starring Tom Cruise, this action/ 

crime drama tells the story of a homicide 

investigator, Jack Reacher (Cruise), who 

investigates the death of five victims who 

were shot by a sniper. The police catch 

the culprit, but the accused insists on his 

innocence and demands to see Reacher. As 

he digs deeper into the case, a complex tale 

begins to unravel. Also starring Rosamund 

Pike, Robert Duvall, Richard Jenkins, Werner 

Herzog. PPP BC, AMC, UA, GH, MCL, GC. 

Keep The Lights On 

(USA) When filmmaker Eric (Thure Lindhardt) 

meets closeted lawyer Paul (Zachary Booth), 

a romance begins to flourish behind closed 

doors. Their relationship is marked by 

moments of passion and frustration that 

challenge Eric’s self-worth and compels the 

audience to take a deeper look at their own 

toxic relationships. Written and directed by 

Ira Sachs, this broody drama is the winner 

of the Teddy Award at this year’s Berlin Film 

Festival. PPPP BC. 

Les Misérables 

(USA) This star-studded film adaptation of 

Cameron Mackintosh’s musical is about 

ex-convict Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman) and 

his experience of redemption in 19th century 

France. The Golden Globe-nominated film 

features Russell Crowe as Inspector Javert, 

Anne Hathaway as the single mother forced 

into prostitution Fantine and Amanda 

Seyfried as her illegitimate daughter Cosette, 

who is under Valjean’s care. Also starring 

Sacha Baron Cohen and Helena Bonham 

Carter. PPPP BC, AMC, UA, GH, MCL, GC.

The Guillotines (3D) 

(Hong Kong/China) “Infernal Affairs” 

director Andrew Lau makes a wuxia film 

set in the Manchurian-ruled Qing Dynasty. 

The Guillotines, a secret assassination 

service established by Emperor Yong 

Zheng to eliminate rivals and dissenting 

voices, falls on hard times when the 

Emperor’s son, Qian Long, ascends to the 

throne and deems the once-treasured 

organization a team of mere expendables. 

Used by the new ruler to consolidate his 

new regime, the assassins will fight the 

roughest battles to oppress the uprisings 

of the Han Chinese. Starring Huang 

Xiaoming, Ethan Juan, Li Yuchun. PP 

BC, AMC, UA, GH, MCL, GC. 

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 

(3D and IMAX 3D) 

(USA/New Zealand) Nine years after the 

completion of the multiple-Oscar-winning 

“Lord of the Rings” trilogy, Peter Jackson 

takes us back to Middle Earth with a prequel 

based on Tolkien’s fantasy novel. The 

film follows hobbit Bilbo Baggins (Martin 

Freeman) as he ventures on a quest in 

hopes of retrieving a treasure stolen by the 

dragon Smaug. Along the way, he is joined 

by wizard Gandalf the Grey (Ian McKellen) 

and a group of thirteen dwarves led by 

Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage). His 

path also leads him towards a life-changing 

encounter with the creature Gollum and… 

you guessed it, the “precious.” PPPP BC, 

AMC, UA, GH, MCL, GC. 

The Last Supper 

(Hong Kong/China) In this historical 

drama, “City of Life and Death” director 

Chuan Lu brings a unique perspective 

to the story of “The Feast at Hong Gate.” 

The film not only covers the events of the 

Hongmen Banquet but also alludes to the 

lives and motivations of the three historical 

figures: Liu Bang (Ye Liu), Xiang Yu (Daniel 

Wu) and Han Xin (Chang Chen). PP BC, UA, 

AMC, GH, MCL, GC. 

The Last Tycoon 

(Hong Kong/China) Prolific filmmaker 

Wong Jing directs a historical drama based 

on the life of Du Yuesheng, the powerful 

Chinese triad from the romantic pre-war 

era of Shanghai. The film follows the life 

of Cheng (Chow Yun-fat), who is framed 

by the chief of police (Sammo Hung) for 

a crime he didn’t commit. After escaping 

prison, Cheng quickly moves up the 

ranks of Shanghai’s criminal underworld. 

However, infamy and notoriety takes its toll 

when Cheng finds himself caught between 

a looming Japanese invasion and the 

scheming local authorities. Also starring 

Huang Xiaoming and Francis Ng. PPP BC, 

UA, AMC, GH, MCL, GC. 

Need to Know 

AMC Cinema, 2265-8933 

www.amccinemas.com.hk 

Broadway Circuit, 2388-3188 

www.cinema.com.hk 

Golden Harvest Cinema, 

2622-6688 

www.goldenharvest.com 

MCL Cinema, 3413-6688 

www.mclcinema.com 

UA Cinema, 3516-8811 

www.uacinemas.com.hk 

The Twilight Saga: 

Breaking Dawn Part 2 

(USA) The four-year vampiric shitstorm 

we call “The Twilight Saga” is nearly over! 

Picking up right where “Part 1” left off, the 

fifth and final installment sees Bella Swan 

(Kristen Stewart) fully transformed into 

a vampire, raising daughter Renesmee 

with hubby Edward Cullen (Robert 

Pattinson). Extremely beautiful and growing 

supernaturally fast, Renesmee now has 

the love of mom’s former suitor, wolf-boy 

Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner), but attracts 

the attention of the evil Volturi, a vampire 

fundamentalist organization led by Aro 

(Michael Sheen). Directed by Bill Condon. 

PP BC, AMC, UA, GH, MCL, GC. 

Wreck-It Ralph 

(USA) Have you ever wondered whether 

villains and heroes could swap roles? In this 

animation directed by Rich Moore, John C. 

Reilly voices “bad guy” Wreck-It Ralph, who 

lives in an amusement arcade and dreams to 

be just as loved as his game’s “good guy” Fix- 

It Felix (“30 Rock’s” Jack McBrayer). However, 

in a regrettable turn of events, he not only 

causes mayhem but also frees a vicious 

enemy who terrorizes the whole arcade. 

With the help from some other characters, 

Sergeant Calhoun (Jane Lynch) and Vanellope 

von Schweetz (Sarah Silverman), will Ralph 

be able to save the day and become a true 

hero? PPPP BC, AMC, UA, GH, MCL, GC. 

Arthouse 

Bicycle Film Festival 

For more than a decade, the New 

York-founded Bicycle Film Festival has 

celebrated the bicycle through music, 

art and film. The four-day series—its 

first outing in Hong Kong—contains 

several screenings, exhibitions of 

both photos and vintage and rare 

bicycles, an auction, parties and 

even a fun communal bike ride. Jan 

10-13, 10am. Hong Kong Arts Centre, 

2 Harbour Rd., Wan Chai. $75 from 

www.urbtix.hk. Visit www.flwrider. 

com/bffhk/schedule for more details. 

Tutto Verdi Film Series 

Tutto Verdi brings a series of the 

master composer’s productions to the 

movie screen, which were captured 

live at Italy’s Teatro Regio di Parma. 

Choose between “Oberto, Conte di 

San Bonifacio,” “Aida,” “Un Giorno 

di Regno,” “Il Trovatore,” “Rigoletto” 

and “I Lombardi alla Prima Crociata.” 

All shows are in Italian with English 

and Chinese subtitles. Jan 12-13, 

19-20, 26-27, 5pm. Screenings at The 

Grand Cinema, 2/F, Elements, 1 Austin 

Rd. West, West Kowloon. $150 from 

www.thegrandcinema.com.hk. 

Arts Centre, 2582-0200 

2 Harbour Rd., Wan Chai 

www.hkac.org.hk 

Broadway Cinematheque, 

2388-0002 

3 Public Square St., Yau Ma Tei 

bc.cinema.com.hk 

Film Archive, 2739-2139 

50 Lei King Rd., Sai Wan Ho 

www.filmarchive.gov.hk 

The Grand Cinema, 2196-8170 

2/F, Elements, 1 Austin Rd. West, 

West Kowloon 

www.thegrandcinema.com.hk 

Urbtix, 2111-5999 

www.urbtix.hk 


BACKUP 

First Person 

Stephen Fisher, the former director of the Social Welfare Department, was a civil servant 

for three decades until he retired in 2009. Unlike many of his former colleagues, Fisher enjoys 

a reputation as an official who truly cares about the community. Last year, he came out of 

retirement to take up the position of director general at Oxfam Hong Kong. He discusses social 

justice with Grace Tsoi. 


My [British] great-grandfather was 

a civil servant at the Sanitation Board 

[the predecessor of the Food and 

Environmental Hygiene Department] 

when he came to Hong Kong in the 1890s. 

There were only four senior sanitation 

inspectors in the city at that time: Hong 

Kong East, Hong Kong West, Kowloon East 

and Kowloon West. When he arrived, the 

New Territories had not been leased to the 

Brits yet. He was the inspector of Hong 

Kong West. 

According to documents that we dug 

out, it seems that my great-grandfather 

had some flair for languages. He claimed to 

speak Cantonese and the Hakka language. 

My grandfather was born in Hong Kong and 

married a local Chinese woman. My mother 

was also a local Chinese. 

The public and the government have 

different ways of assessing civil servants. 

You have a choice to be either the people’s 

servant or the officials’ servant. 

I did not consider leaving the 

government in the last years because 

I had to think in terms of my pension 

[chuckles]. I survived the system— 

I worked in the government for 30 years. 

I was not at the very top, but I was 

promoted six, seven times. But do the 

people at the very top recognize me as 

one of them? The answer is no. 

Most civil servants do not quite agree 

with the things their seniors ask them to do. 

It’s a fact of life. 

XKCD 

RANDALL MUNROE 

You have 

a choice to be either 

the people’s servant 

or the officials’ 

servant. 

A lot of people say that we need 

professionals in the government. I don’t 

think it really works that way. 

Most of us are like salesmen—it doesn’t 

matter if it’s a policy or a bar of soap. A 

technical expert may not have selling skills, 

so I think there is no problem with the 

rotation system [administrative officers in the 

Hong Kong government that are picked to 

be promoted to senior positions are rotated 

through various government departments, 

regardless of their background]. 

The rules of the government are very 

clear. But the problem is whether you want 

to play by those rules. If you follow, your 

colleagues and seniors will treat you well, 

and you will be promoted to a certain post— 

say, permanent secretary. 

The rules include keeping quiet and 

cooperating with other government 

departments. If you always challenge the 

rules, there will be problems. 

After joining Oxfam, I learnt a few 

words such as “core values.” When I was 

interviewing for the job, the staff there joined 

in on two sessions. They had a say in who 

was going to be their director general. This 

would not happen anywhere else. 

I have been appointed to the 

Commission on Poverty. It’s rather 

interesting, because I was the secretary 

to the previous commission and now I am 

sitting on the other side. Are they afraid 

of me? They [government officials] cannot 

assume that their use of technical jargon 

will scare non-professional members. I know 

exactly where the terms come from and 

what they are thinking. 

In my opinion, statistical indicators 

such as Gini coefficient have to be measured 

over time, and Hong Kong’s Gini coefficient 

has been on the rise in the past ten years. 

In the past decade, the income 

for management positions has been 

continuously increasing. But for the bottom 

ten percent, their income has not risen. 

In fact, some even have a smaller 

income. The income inequality has been 

aggravated, no matter how you measure it. 

If you believe in “big market, small 

government,” the market will inevitably 

take over some of the government’s 

functions. If the market has too much 

influence, the government cannot allow it 

to fail because it is too big. For example 

in the United States and the United 

Kingdom, the governments cannot allow 

the collapse of banks. Therefore, these 

institutions have disproportionate influence 

on the government. 

In Hong Kong, we have a new term 

[to describe the situation]: property 

hegemony. Even though the government 

wants to regulate the property market, 

it is too difficult. The developers are not 

only powerful in Hong Kong, they are also 

powerful in Beijing. Flats are ridiculously 

expensive in Hong Kong but there’s nothing 

you can do. 

The business sector keeps saying that 

the government does not need to do 

anything, and problems will be resolved by 

economic development: a bigger pie will 

make a bigger slice for everyone. Let me tell 

you that the slicing is not equitable. A bigger 

economic pie does not always translate into 

bigger slices for everyone.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY 

ROB BREZSNY 

HOMEWORK: To check 

out my three-part audio 

forecasts of your destiny in 

2013, go to http://tinyurl.com/ 

BigPicture2013. 


CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): What does it mean when the dwarf planet Pluto impacts 

a key point in your horoscope? For Capricorn gymnast Gabby Douglas, it seemed to be 

profoundly empowering. During the time Pluto was close to her natal sun during last year's 

Summer Olympics, she won two gold medals, one with her team and one by herself. Luck 

had very little to do with her triumph. Hard work, self-discipline, and persistence were key 

factors. I'm predicting that Pluto's long cruise through the sign of Capricorn will give you an 

opportunity to earn a Gabby Douglas-like achievement in your own sphere—if, that is, you 

can summon the same level of willpower and determination that she did. Now would be an 

excellent time to formally commit yourself to the glorious cause that excites you the most. 

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): "Diplomacy is the 

art of saying 'nice doggie' until you can find a rock," 

said humorist Will Rogers. I hope you've been 

taking care of the "nice doggie" part, Aquarius— 

holding the adversarial forces and questionable 

influences at bay. As for the rock: I predict you 

will find it any minute now, perhaps even within 

an hour of reading this horoscope. Please keep in 

mind that you won't necessarily have to throw the 

rock for it to serve its purpose. Merely brandishing 

it should be enough. 

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Do you know the 

word "cahoots"? Strictly speaking, it means 

to be in league with allies who have the same 

intentions as you do; to scheme and dream 

with confederates whose interests overlap with 

yours. Let's expand that definition a little further 

and make it one of your central themes in the 

coming week. For your purposes, "cahoots" will 

signify the following: to conspire with like-minded 

companions as you cook up some healthy 

mischief or whip up an interesting commotion 

or instigate a benevolent ruckus. 

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Writing at io9.com, 

Charlie Jane Anders provides "10 Signs You Could 

Be the Chosen Savior." Among the clues are the 

following: 1. "How often does someone comes 

up to you on the street, point at you, gibber 

something inarticulate, and run away?" 2. "How 

many robot/clone duplicates of yourself have you 

come across?" 3. "Is there a blurry black-andwhite 

photo or drawing from history that sort of 

looks like you?" 4. "Have you achieved weird feats 

that nobody could explain, but which nobody 

else witnessed?" Now would be a good time 

for you to take this test, Aries. You're in a phase 

of your astrological cycle when your dormant 

superpowers may finally be awakening—a time 

when you might need to finally claim a role you've 

previously been unready for. (Read Anders' article 

here: http://tinyurl.com/AreYouChosen.) 

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): "Dear Rob the 

Astrologer: I have a big question for you. If I could 

get access to a time machine, where would you 

suggest I should go? Is there a way to calculate 

the time and place where I could enjoy favorable 

astrological connections that would bring out the 

best in me? -Curious Taurus." Dear Curious: Here 

are some locations that might be a good fit for you 

Tauruses right now: Athens, Greece in 459 B.C.; 

Constantinople in 1179; Florence, Italy in 1489; New 

York in 2037. In general, you would thrive wherever 

there are lots of bright people co-creating a lively 

culture that offers maximum stimulation. You need 

to have your certainties challenged and your mind 

expanded and your sense of wonder piqued. 

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 20): Will archaeologists 

find definitive evidence of the magical lost 

continent of Atlantis in 2013? Probably not. How 

about Shambhala, the mythical kingdom in Central 

Asia where the planet's greatest spiritual masters 

are said to live? Any chance it will be discovered 

by Indiana Jones-style fortune hunters? Again, 

not likely. But I do think there's a decent chance 

that sometime in the next seven months, many 

of you Geminis will discover places, situations, 

and circumstances that will be, for all intents and 

purposes, magical and mythical. 

CANCER (Jun 21-Jul 22): There's a spot in 

the country of Panama where you can watch 

the sun rise in the east over the Pacific Ocean. 

In another Panamanian location, you can see 

the sun set in the west over the Atlantic Ocean. 

Nothing weird is involved. Nothing twisted or 

unearthly. It's simply a quirk of geography. I 

suspect that a similar situation will be at work in 

your life sometime soon. Things may seem out of 

place. Your sense of direction might be off-kilter, 

and even your intuition could seem to be playing 

tricks on you. But don't worry. Have no fear. Life is 

simply asking you to expand your understanding 

of what "natural" and "normal" are. 

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Metaphorically speaking, 

a pebble was in your shoe the whole past week. 

You kept thinking, "Pretty soon I've got to take 

a minute to get rid of that thing," and yet you 

never did. Why is that? While it wasn't enormously 

painful, it distracted you just enough to keep 

you from giving your undivided attention to the 

important tasks at hand. Now here's a news 

flash: The damn pebble is still in your shoe. Can I 

persuade you to remove it? Please? 

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Even when you know 

exactly what you want, it's sometimes crucial 

for you not to accomplish it too fast. It may be 

that you need to mature more before you're 

ready to handle your success. It could be that 

if you got all of your heart's desire too quickly 

and easily, you wouldn't develop the vigorous 

willpower that the quest was meant to help you 

forge. The importance of good timing can't be 

underestimated, either: In order for you to take 

full advantage of your dream-come-true, many 

other factors in your life have to be in place and 

arranged just so. With those thoughts in mind, 

Virgo, I offer you this prediction for 2013: 

A benevolent version of a perfect storm is 

headed your way. 

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 22): Artists who painted 

images in caves 30,000 years ago did a pretty 

good job of depicting the movements of fourlegged 

animals like horses. In fact, they were 

more skilled than today's artists. Even the modern 

experts who illustrate animal anatomy textbooks 

don't match the accuracy of the people who 

decorated cave walls millennia ago. So says a 

study reported in Livescience.com (http://tinyurl. 

com/CaveArtMagic). I'd like to suggest this is 

a useful metaphor for you to consider, Libra. 

There's some important task that the old you did 

better than the new you does. Now would be an 

excellent time to recapture the lost magic. 

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): After evaluating 

your astrological omens for the coming months, 

I've decided to name you Scorpios the "Top Sinners 

of the Year" for 2013. What that means is that 

I suspect your vices will be more inventive and 

more charming than those of all the other signs. 

Your so-called violations may have the effect 

of healing some debilitating habit. In fact, your 

"sins" may not be immoral or wicked at all. They 

might actually be beautiful transgressions that 

creatively transcend the status quo; they might 

be imaginative improvements on the half-assed 

way that things have always been done. To ensure 

you're always being ethical in your outlaw behavior, 

be committed to serving the greater good at least 

as much as your own selfish interests. 

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Here's 

the horoscope I hope to be able to write for you 

a year from now: "Your mind just kept opening 

further and further during these past 12 months, 

Sagittarius — way beyond what I ever imagined 

possible. Congrats! Even as you made yourself 

more innocent and receptive than you've been in a 

long time, you were constantly getting smarter and 

sharpening your ability to see the raw truth of what 

was unfolding. Illusions and misleading fantasies did 

not appeal to you. Again, kudos!"

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SAVAGE 

LOVE 

Dan 

Savage 

I’m a straight male, 

21 years old. I love 

women, I’ve always 

loved women, I’ve 

always loved having 

sex with women. 

However, in the 

last year, here and 

there, I’ve jerked 

off to transsexual 

porn. One night, 

after drinking 

with a friend and 

smoking some hash, 

I arranged a date 

with a trans sex worker. She was totally 

womanly, nothing manly about her, except 

for, you know. She licked my butt, gave me 

head, and fingered me. I’ve been on the 

receiving end of anal play before from girls, 

so nothing new. But somewhere during this 

encounter, I became the receiving partner 

during anal sex. At the time, I was too 

fucked up to care. But the next day, 

I started to feel REALLY bad. She was very 

safe and used condoms for everything. 

I just can’t get past the fact that I did the 

gayest thing a guy can do. I feel really 

depressed about this traumatic situation. 

I can’t seem to enjoy my life anymore. I’ve 

even felt somewhat suicidal. (I would never 

kill myself—I wouldn’t do that to my family 

and friends.) I still want to date women and 

have sex with women. I don’t regret being 

with a trans woman because I wanted to 

experiment. I’ve been tested since the 

encounter to make sure I didn’t catch 

anything. What I regret is her sticking her 

thing in my butt. Can a single act like this 

make me gay? Please help. 

– Wrong Side Of Wild Side 

Give yourself a break, WSOWS. 

Yes, yes: You did the gayest thing a guy 

can do—you allowed someone to put a dick 

in your manbutt—but now you’re doing the 

second-gayest thing a guy can do. You’re being 

a huge drama queen about the whole thing. 

Stop acting so cray, as the kids say, and repeat 

after me: One dick in the ass does not a gay man 

make. Look at it this way: The difference between 

having a woman’s finger in your ass and having 

a woman’s dick in your ass is a matter of degree. 

If the woman’s finger was fine—to say nothing of 

the woman’s tongue—why freak out about the 

woman’s dick? Remember: You don’t sleep with 

men, you’re not attracted to men. You made an 

exception for this woman’s dick because her dick 

is exceptional: It’s attached to a woman. 

So maybe you took a longer walk on the 

wild side than you might have if you’d gone on 

that walk sober, WSOWS, but thankfully, your sex 

worker was conscientious and responsible and 

used condoms. So you didn’t emerge from this 

encounter with anything more devastating than 

a touch of gay panic. Be a man about this—be a 

straight man about this—and walk it off, as the 

football coaches say. 

Maybe this will help: Like a lot of gay men, I 

had sex with a woman before I came out. I did the 

straightest thing a guy can do—I put my dick in a 

vag—and it didn’t make me straight. You did the 

gayest thing a guy can do—you let someone put 

a dick in your ass—but that didn’t make you gay. 

Because you’re not gay, WSOWS, and one ride on 

a trans escort’s dick can’t change that. 

If nothing I’ve said has made you feel better, 

WSOWS, maybe this will: Gay men don’t hire 

trans women sex workers. Wanting to be with a 

woman who has a dick is an almost exclusively 

straight male kink/obsession/wild side. Gay men 

are into dick, of course, but what we’re really into 

is dudes. There are gay men out there who date 

and fuck and shack up with trans men—men with 

pussies—so not all gay men are after dick. What 

we’re all after is dude. 

If our gayness can’t be defined solely by dick, 

WSOWS, then surely your straightness can’t be 

undone entirely by dick. 

I’m a married straight man. I recently 

spent a lovely day snorkeling with my wife 

in Mexico. We were grouped with three 

men who were obviously in a committed 

three-person relationship. I lacked the 

cojones to ask directly, but they had an 

extensive travel history together and lived 

together, everything was “we” this or that, 

and there were various PDA pairings during 

the day. They were lovely people. I wish we 

all lived in the same city, as it’s hard to meet 

cool people who aren’t exactly like you when 

you’re married with kids. Several questions: 

(1) What do gay people call such a union? 

(2) Does the gay community think it’s odd? 

Unremarkable? Sensible? (3) How does a 

union like that form? A couple adds a third? 

(4) Do these relationships last? Lots of pros 

and cons, just curious how it plays out. 

– Three-way Relationship Intrigues 

Oblivious Straights 

1. Such unions are referred to as “throuples” 

by gays and straights. For a picture of the 

inner workings of a gay throuple, TRIOS, check 

out Molly Young’s profile of one in New York 

Magazine’s most recent sex issue. Benny, Jason 

and Adrian are the men behind the popular 

“gipster” porn site CockyBoys.com, and you can 

read Young’s piece about their home, work, and 

sex lives at tinyurl.com/gaythrup. 

2. Some gay people think throuples are odd, some 

think they’re unremarkable and some think 

they’re sensible. And some gay people—some 

dumb ones—think gay throuples are bad PR 

at a time when gay couples are fighting for the 

right to marry. But our fight is for equal rights, 

not double standards, and no one argues that 

straight marriage should be banned because 

of all the straight throuples, quadles, quintles, 

sextetles, etc., out there. 

3. In my experience, yes, that’s usually how 

it happens. 

4. Throupledom presents unique challenges: 

Major life decisions require buy-in from three 

people; two can gang up against one during 

arguments; the partners who were coupled 

before the third came along may treat the third 

as a junior partner, not an equal partner, etc. 

But throupledom presents unique benefits, too: 

another set of hands to help around the house, 

another income to pay down the mortgage, 

another smiling face to sit on, etc. And it’s not 

like coupledom is a surefire recipe for success. 

Half of all marriages—those traditional “one 

man, one woman, for life” marriages—end 

in divorce. Yet discussions of throupledom 

all seem to begin with the assumption that 

coupledom is a self-evidently more stable 

arrangement. Maybe it is, maybe it isn’t. I’d like 

to see some research comparing throuples to 

couples before I accept that premise. 

I recently used the term “saddlebacking” to 

indicate the position where a man rubs his 

penis between his partner’s ass cheeks as 

either foreplay or nonintercourse sex. My 

girlfriend, a regular reader of your column, 

insists that I used the term incorrectly. 

Did I? 

– Rubbed The Wrong Way 

You did, RTWW. “Saddlebacking,” as defined by 

Savage Love readers (the Académie Française 

of sexual neologisms), is when two straight 

teenagers, endeavoring to preserve an evangelical 

girl’s virginity, engage in anal intercourse. This is 

a thing that really happens. Since anal sex isn’t 

really sex, according to the abstinence educators 

evangelical teens are exposed to, many good 

Christian teenagers rationalize that getting fucked in 

the ass doesn’t really count against a girl’s virginity. 

The act to which you refer—rubbing your penis 

between someone’s ass cheeks as foreplay or as 

a substitute for intercourse—is known variously 

as frottage, outercourse, the Princeton Rub, or the 

“pearl tramp stamp.” But in Chicago, it’s known as 

the “Cardinal George.” 

Find the Savage Lovecast (my weekly podcast) every Tuesday 

at thestranger.com/savage.mail@savagelove.net 


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