Exquisite January 2017

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DESIRABLESWatches 

L.U.C Engine One H 

Automotive spirit - horological precision 

www.chopard.com 

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desirablesCOGNAC 

PROFESSIONAL 3 VG COLLECTION 

– FULL OF COLORS 

WHERE WILL YOUR VOYAGE TAKE YOU 

Begin your voyage with the Professional 3 VG. A voyage is not a trip or a 

vacation. It is a process of self-discovery, showing us not only the world but how 

we fit within it. The Professional 3 VG frame is carved from solid aluminum and 

then finished with an anodized coating fit for the most demanding journey. Large 

sapphire crystal plates and sapphire buttons are precision inset into the body. 

The battery cover is machine engraved with the heritage Mobiado signature and 

the corners of the body are reinforced with golden brackets. 

Professional 3 VG - Dahlia 

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desirablesCARS 

BMW 

The new 320i Gran Turismo M Sport with more dynamic looks 

and an even greater feeling of luxury inside 

Now available in Singapore the new BMW 320i Gran Turismo M 

Spor, combines the elegance of a coupé, with the spaciousness 

of a luxury sedan, and the boot capacity of a station wagon. 

At 4,824mm in length, the new BMW 320i Gran Turismo M 

Sport is around 200 millimetres longer than the other members 

of the BMW 3 Series family, taking it closer to luxury-class 

territory. The design of the new BMW 320i Gran Turismo M 

Sport, which has been sculpted to visibly greater dynamic 

effect at both the front and rear, heightens the impression of 

class. 

The interior of the new BMW 320i Gran Turismo M Sport has 

an even more sophisticated feel, thanks to upgraded materials 

and accents. Extra chrome around the interior controls, and 

new decorative wood elements, colours and leather trim 

variants take perceived quality to another new level, while 

the interior’s haptic and ergonomic attributes have also been 

further enhanced. 

New engine family: higher outputs, lower fuel consumption. 

The new generation engine of the new BMW 320i Gran Turismo 

M Sport offers compelling levels of sports performance, agility 

and economy. The new BMW 320i Gran Turismo M Sport 

develops 135kW/184hp and has a fuel consumption combined: 

6.1-5.8 l/100km; CO2 emissions combined: 139-132 g/km. 

The new BMW320i GranTurismo M Sport comes as standard 

with the eight-speed Steptronic Sport Transmission. 

Improvements in efficiency, an increase in ratio spread and 

a reduction in converter slip during the gear-change process 

bring about a three per cent drop in fuel consumption and CO2 

emissions. 

www.bmw.com 

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The Year of the 

Rooster 

We may have a long list of what we want for the 

New Year. But it’s the simple things that are the 

most special and precious. Happiness, good 

health, family, friends, peace, freedom, food on 

the table, a roof over our heads. 

Hopefully we don’t have to survive a tragedy or earthshattering 

event to put things into perspective for us - to wake 

us up to what’s really meaningful and important. No money 

in the world can buy us most of these things; and we should 

stop taking things for granted and just be grateful. 

The New Year is as special as it can be if we can just enjoy the 

most simple things in life, and be thankful for them. 

CAROL KRAAL 

Editor 

PUBLISHER 

Eren Zheng 

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CONTENTS 

FEATURE 

36 A Chat with MICHELLE YONG 

Co-founder of Collision 8, and Director 

and COO of Aurum Land 

06 EDITOR’S NOTE 

STYLE 

14 ULYSSE NARDIN 

16 PARMIGIANI FLEURIER 

18 IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN 

20 GIRARD-PERREGAUX 

22 MONTEGRAPPA 

24 THOMAS SABO 

26 POH SENG 

NEW CERCA TROVA COLLECTIONS 

28 MERCEDES-BENZ 

32 PORSCHE 

34 MINI 

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CONTENTS 

EVENTS 

42 Yang Fudong’s New Video Work 

44 Christmas Cheer! 

46 East Imperial Gin Jubilee 2017 

48 SOTHEBY’S HONG KONG 

BOUNDLESS: CONTEMPORARY ART 

54 Back to Bangkok 

STYLE 

56 BALLY 

58 CHLOE 

66 ROGER VIVIER 

68 dunhill 

70 GO RETRO 

71 GIVENCHY Star sunglasses 

72 FENDI LEI SUNGLASSES 

73 Best BETS for... 

WELLNESS 

76 SLEEPING WOES 

79 Teething Problem 

80 SAVING YOUR MIND 

82 Urinary tract trouble 

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travel 

84 LIPAULT 

86 Be Inspired 

88 Archipelago Adventure 

92 Festive Tea in Bali 

96 TIME FOR WINE BUYS 

97 TRAVEL WITH A HEALTH GURU 

HOME 

100 MATHEMATICS INSPIRES AT 

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104 North Stars 

114 Auspicious 

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118 Lucky Red 

121 YAN TING, ST REGIS 

SINGAPORE 

122 VLV Restaurant 

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124 Me@OUE 

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DESIRABLEStimepieces 

Ulysse Nardin proudly introduces the 

Year of the Rooster Timepiece to the 

Classico Collection. 

Celebrating his energetic panache with 

the Year of the Rooster, the timepiece 

is the most recent addition to the 

Classico Collection. Confident and 

dynamic, the rooster rules the roost 

with hard work and innate talent. 

It is the centuries-old champlevé 

method of enameling that brings the 

artist’s sketch to life. A rare art form 

and one mastered by very few, the 

champlevé technique involves the 

carving of cells with a chisel directly 

on the dial, which are then filled with 

enamel. 

The “Year of the Rooster”, a limited 

edition of 88 pieces in 18-karat rose 

gold, is powered by the self-winding 

UN-815 movement with its COSC 

certification. 

The Classico Rooster is a reliable 

timepiece of elegant beauty, perfect for 

the courageous, confident individual 

with an instinct for success. The Hour 

Glass is the exclusive distributor of 

Ulysse Nardin in Singapore. 

www.ulysse-nardin.com 

ULYSSE NARDIN 

Classico Rooster 2017 

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GOOD 

HEALTH 

STARTS 

WITH 

HUROM 

HUROM AMBASSADOR 

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LEE YOUNG AE 

Utilising the latest patented slow juicing technology, this second 

generation Hurom Slow Juicer H-AA2600 spins at 43 rotations per 

minute (RPM) - making it the slowest rotation juicer in the market 

- to produce the healthiest juice closest to what nature has to offer. 

Efficiency is not compromised, as Hurom uses a redesigned double 

-winged auger that’s a cut above the competitor’s single winged one. 

lt is better at pulp separation, resulting in less damage to the produce 

and less oxidation. The juicer also comes with on additional coarse strainer 

for making smoothies, organic tofu and jam. 

A recipient of the prestigious iF Design Award 2015, the Hurom Slow 

Juicer H-AA2600 is made in Korea. 

10 

YEARS 

AC MOTOR 

WARRANTY 

MODEL 

HUROM H-AA2600 

GLOBAL LEADER IN JUICING SOLUTIONS SINCE 1974 

Exclusive Distributor: Modern Link Pte Ltd Tel: 6289 6515 

Available in major departmental stores 

www.hurom.com.sg


PARMIGIANI FLEURIER 

Tonda Métrographe - A new energy 

What defines the modern man’s day? Rhythmical and ordered, 

it revolves around efficiency and seemingly countless 

exchanges. 

Ready for any eventuality, he must be able to count on his 

timepiece, in terms of both function and design. Based on 

this premise, Parmigiani Fleurier has revisited one of the most 

iconic watches from the Tonda line. The new Métrographe 

now offers a more dynamic design fuelled by watchmaking 

references. The signature urban and expressive character has 

been retained, but new indications such as the tachometer, 

and revisited counter proportions ensure its place amongst 

traditional chronographs, exuding all the hallmarks of fine 

craftsmanship so desired by men in their quest for meaning. 

The Metrographe is powered by the PF315 self-winding 

movement with an additional chronograph module. Produced 

in the Manufacture’s multi-discipline watch-making centre, the 

movement features bridges decorated with Côtes de Genève. 

The piece is available with a choice of two different straps: an 

elegant and lightweight leather option and a steel version that 

exudes sport chic. 

Given a new injection of style and added vigour, the 

Métrographe manages to retain its spirit whilst staying in 

step with the times. The Hour Glass is the proud exclusive 

distributor of Parmigiani in South East Asia. 

This new timepiece retails from $18,950. 

www.parmigiani.ch 

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DesirablesJEWELLERY 

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IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN 

Three special limited-edition Portugieser Chronograph 

Rattrapante watches dedicated to three cities of Milan, 

Paris and Munich 

IWC Schaffhausen is launching three special limited-edition 

Portugieser Chronograph Rattrapante watches which are 

dedicated to the cities of Milan, Paris and Munich. By doing 

so, the Swiss watchmaking company is continuing a success 

story that began in 1995 with the rst Portugieser Chronograph 

Rattrapante. The timepieces are distinguished by a third 

push-button for starting and stopping the split-seconds hand. 

Beyond the capabilities of a pure chronograph, this also 

enables a second short period of time to be measured with 

down-to-the- second accuracy. 

Milan - The Portugieser Chronograph Rattrapante Edition 

“Boutique Milano”, with a red gold case and blue dial, is limited 

to 100 pieces. Featuring a telemeter scale on the ange and 

a tachymeter scale on the inner circle of the dial, the elegant 

sports watch is secured to the wrist by a hand nished black 

alligator leather strap. Paris - 250 watches are being launched 

in the Edition “Boutique Rue de la Paix” with a stainless-steel 

case, slate-coloured dial and black alligator leather strap. 

Munich - the Edition “Boutique Munich”, has a stainless-steel 

case, blue dial and blue alligator leather strap. The display on 

these models is based on the original design of the Portugieser 

Chronograph Rattrapante from 1995. 

www.iwc.com 

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GIRARD-PERREGAUX 

The 1966 collection welcomes the legendary ww.tc model 

More relevant than ever in a globalised 

world, the world time complication now 

enriches the most stylish collection of urban 

watches by Girard-Perregaux. 

Certain horological complications have 

arisen from grand human adventures. This is 

certainly true of world time, whose invention 

accompanied the pioneers of railways and 

later of civil aviation. Playing an integral 

part in this quest for innovation since 1791, 

Girard-Perregaux is now reinterpreting one 

of its most iconic models: the ww.tc. More 

relevant than ever in a globalised world, this 

function is for the first time available in the 

most stylish collection of urban watches 

from the Maison: 1966. 

Powered by a Manufacture automatic 

movement fitted with an additional module 

developed in-house, the 1966 ww.tc is 

endowed with a 46-hour power reserve. In 

a sign of its excellent finishing, this calibre 

enables the time and reference city to be 

set in both directions, a manoeuver that is 

prohibited on most movements. Finally, the 

perpetual sweep of the small seconds hand 

at 6 o’clock serves as a reliable operating 

indicator. 

In tribute to a particularly important year 

for Girard-Perregaux, the 1966 collection is 

distinguished by several distinctively elegant 

characteristics: the case is topped by a slim, 

delicately polished bezel framing a generous 

opaline dial, protected by a sapphire crystal 

glass and swept over by the line’s signature 

“leaf-type” hands. The transparent caseback 

reveals a mechanism meticulously 

straight-grained, chamfered, circular-grained 

and adorned with Côtes de Genève. The 

Girard-Perregaux 1966 ww.tc is available in 

two versions: one in pink gold with a black 

alligator leather strap; and the other in steel. 

www.girard-perregaux.com 

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Desirablespens 

MONTEGRAPPA 

Limited edition Cognac Pen – a unique fountain pen enhanced 

with a drop of the oldest cognac in the world 

The Cognac Pen has been created by Montegrappa and contains an actual sample of the 

oldest cognac in the world, provided for the project by the Wealth Solutions company. 

The liquor, enclosed in a capsule, dates from 1762 and has been officially entered into the 

Guinness Book of Records. French finesse and traditional Italian craftsmanship have merged 

to create this true masterpiece. 

The capsule containing the precious liquor is placed at the top of the ferrule. In keeping 

with the tools of the craft of cognac distillation, the body of the Cognac Pen has been 

manufactured from real oak wood. This makes reference to ancient local traditions and 

requirements. According to French law, no liquor may be called cognac unless it has been 

aged for at least two years in an oak cask, near Cognac. Decorative elements with grapevine 

motifs on the body of this exquisite pen make further reference to noble French liquors. 

www.montegrappa.com 

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DESIRABLESJewellery 

THOMAS SABO 

Sterling Silver Autumn Winter 2016 

A liaison of dazzling precision, touching moments and symbols of eternal love – the new THOMAS 

SABO 2016 Sterling Silver Autumn Winter Collection has been inspired by the universal ‘Together’ 

message. Femininely-powerful interpretations of this maxim include the season’s stand-out 

pieces finished with faceted diamond embellishment: new jewellery ranges adorned with filigree 

gemstones fascinate as emotional designs full of perfection. 

The magical eye-catchers of the line: for the very first time, iconic THOMAS SABO items of 

jewellery such as eternity rings, together-forever rings and solitaires receive exquisite diamond 

upgrades under the Glam & Soul Diamonds range name, becoming precious symbols of love in 

the process. As the embodiment of feminine beauty, the new Triangle Diamonds range unites 

urban coolness with unique charisma. 

From the new season onwards, the customisable Love Bridge line will be expanded to include the 

romantic Love Bands range of rings and the symbolic Love Coins line of pendants, which create 

truly personal statements with their diverse engraving possibilities. 

www.thomassabo.com 

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MERCEDES-BENZ 

GLC Coupé and Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC round up its 

range of new introductions with a bang 

The sports car among Mercedes-Benz SUVs, the new GLC Coupé makes quite 

the impression with its decidedly sporty agility born from its standard-fit sports 

suspension, more direct sports steering, DYNAMIC SELECT and 4MATIC 

permanent all-whleel drive with 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic transmission. 

Its distinct sportiness and dynamism is further enriched with the high safety and 

state-of-the-art assistance systems expected of Mercedes-Benz. 

The new Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC expands the product range of the 

performance and sports car brand of Mercedes-Benz with another new AMG 

sports model. Featuring 270-kW (367-hp) 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 engine with a 

permanent Performance all-wheel-drive system and sophisticated suspension 

technology, the C 43 4MATIC delivers fascinating Driving Performance and the 

hallmark emotional expressiveness of the brand. 

www.mercedes-benz.com.sg 

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PORSCHE 

Macan Turbo with Performance Package tops off the model line 

As the sportscar of the compact SUV segment, the Porsche Macan has been setting 

standards in terms of driving dynamics since it first made its debut. Now, Porsche 

is upping the ante once again: Equipped with the Performance Package, the Macan 

Turbo now tops off the model line, impressing with enhanced driving properties, 

increased agility and an even greater emotional appeal. 

After the performance enhancement, the twin-turbocharged, 3.6-litre V6 engine 

delivers 324 kW (440 hp). With 30 kW (40 hp) more than the Macan Turbo, this figure 

places this variant firmly in the top spot in this model line. The car now accelerates 

from zero to 100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds (a reduction of 0.4 seconds), and achieves a 

new top speed of 272 km/h (an increase of 6 km/h). 

The maximum torque has also risen to 600 Nm (an increase of 50 Nm) and is available 

to the driver across a broad rev range of between 1,500 and 4,500 rpm. This also 

increases the tractive force: In Sport Plus mode, the time taken to accelerate from 

80 km/h to 120 km/h has dropped to 2.9 seconds (a reduction of 0.2 seconds). Fuel 

consumption (in line with the NEDC) for the new top-of-the-range Macan model is 9.7 

l/100 km. 

The Macan Turbo with Performance Package is available to order now. In Singapore, 

the new top model costs S$415,688*. 

*Prices include a 5-year free maintenance and warranty program, market-specific 

equipment, GST and CEVS fees/rebates but exclude COE. It covers all servicing needs 

as well as maintenance and repair costs, including regular wear and tear. Prices are 

subjected to change without prior notice. Terms & conditions apply. 

www.porsche.com 


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MINI 

Best Global Brands 

No top-100 premium automotive brand makes 

bigger gains than MINI as its brand value rises 18 

percent to climb 10 places in Interbrand ranking 

An emotional, authentic brand, with attractive products and distinctive brand 

communications: The systematic realignment of the MINI brand is proving a success. In the 

current Best Global Brands ranking compiled by the agency Interbrand, the value of the MINI 

brand climbed 18 percent – the highest increase of any premium automotive brand in the 

top 100, with only two others able to match this strong rate of growth. With a brand value of 

around 4.9 billion US dollars, the British premium brand climbed ten places to number 88. 

This strong growth in brand value stems from the systematic implementation of the brand 

realignment announced in 2015. Design, authenticity and intrinsic value define the new brand 

identity, which is reflected in the visual appearanceand new tonality of communications. 

MINI aims to continue to actively shape the zeitgeist and connect with young, urban target 

groups. To achieve this, MINI is also active outside of the automotive world. In 2016, 

MINI Fashion participated in the PITTI Uomo menswear event; while MINI Living made 

appearances at the Salone del Mobile and other shows. In late 2016, the brand will open an 

ambitious centre for designers in Brooklyn, New York with the name A/D/O. 

The steady growth of the MINI brand is accompanied by corresponding growth in product 

sales. In the first eight months of 2016, sales rose 5.7 percent year-on-year to reach a total of 

223,913 vehicles. The biggest growth drivers for the premium brand are the MINI Clubman – 

including its most sporty variant, the newly released MINI John Cooper Works Clubman –and 

the new MINI Cabrio introduced in the spring. 

“Best Global Brands” 2016 is the 17th edition of the report published annually by global brand 

consultancy Interbrand, which explores how brands determine the success of a company. 

www.mini.com.sg 

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COVERFEATURE 

A CHAT WITH 

MICHELLE 

YONG 

Co-founder of Collision 8, and 

Director and COO of Aurum Land 

BY Carol Kraal 

Taking the reins as forth generation leader of 

construction conglomerate, Woh Hup, Michelle Yong 

actively engages in the business by spotting potential 

business opportunities and developments. 

The young mother of two, and holder of a Masters in 

Economics from Oxford University, has good instincts in the 

world of property, and is now Director and COO of Aurum Land, 

Woh Hup’s property development arm. 

She also co-founded Collision 8 with John Tan, with a vision to 

offer membership and entrepreneurial space to a community of 

innovators. 

Yong may have a lot on her corporate plate but she still makes 

time for her children and family. She reflects regularly, and 

keeps to the right track of what really matters in life. 

What was your main idea of starting Collision 

8 with your co-founders? 

The vision behind Collision 8 was to create a community of 

people from diverse industries who are passionate about 

innovation, to foster collaborative partnerships between them 

and create new growth opportunities for all. John and I wanted 

to bring our two distinct worlds together — the traditional 

corporate world that I am from and the tech entrepreneur and 

investor world that he is from — where two worlds collide. We 

believe in facilitating high-value connections between people 

who have different but complementary perspectives, skillsets 

and resources to create new business opportunities. 

Collision 8 is where people and ideas intersect to create 

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COVERFEATURE 

The buzz word in entrepreneurship and innovation these 

days is “Disruptive”. Do you consider yourself and your 

co-founders of Collision 8 as a Disruptive Force? 

I prefer to think that we are a platform for housing and nurturing those who 

are a disruptive force in their respective fields. We are experts at creating 

an environment (the combination of people and physical space) to drive 

collaboration and innovation, and that innovation often comes with disruption 

– of traditional business models, of ways of working, of the concept of space 

as an actual business tool rather than just a circumstance. We hope that in 

bringing people with such diverse backgrounds together, that our members 

will inherently be disrupting the status quo and be inspired to build the next 

big thing. 

In what way does Collision 8 offer your membershipbased 

innovators quality workspaces that inspire, 

energise and bring ideas to life? 

With a space design featuring a wrap-around library, smart glass for privacy at 

the touch of a button, a marble-top bar with a killer view, and whiteboards on 

the back of all office doors, we have combined beauty and function in Collision 

8. With panoramic views of Marina Bay Sands, the CBD, Boat Quay and Fort 

Canning Park, our space is designed to give our members the freedom to 

imagine, experiment and create. 

Members of Collision 8 are given workspace and all the perks that come with 

it: Collision 8 is a convenient and conducive place to work, host meetings, 

organize company events, attend workshops and learning sessions on 

business relevant topics, utilise our mentors and open office hours assisting 

you across a variety of industries and verticals, and gather with other 

business leaders who are passionate about innovation. For those looking to 

join Collision 8, we offer a variety of membership types, from hot desks to 

permanent desks, and private offices. 

You are a fourth generation leader of construction 

conglomerate Woh Hup, spearheading its property 

development arm Aurum. How has Collision 8, a 

subsidiary of Aurum, weaved together these traditional 

roots with a very young hi tech platform seamlessly? 

Due to the protracted lull in the residential property market in Singapore, 

Aurum Land started exploring new growth opportunities which combine 

real estate and other services, creating new business concepts that have 

not been attempted in Singapore before. Collision 8 is an example that taps 

into i) Aurum Land’s strength in property development, ii) an explosion of 

interest in coworking spaces, and iii) business growth through innovation and 

collaboration, especially corporate startup engagement. 

“I try to reflect regularly, to 

better reassess if I am on the 

right track or losing sight of 

what really matters.” 

Top of Aurum Land’s original mission statement is to gain brand recognition 

as a boutique developer through high quality customer-centric design and 

construction. We believe that good design which is customer focused will lead 

to high profitability as well as customer satisfaction which will build brand 

recognition in the market. This in turn will lead to sustained growth for the 

company. With Collision 8, our philosophy has now broadened to prioritise 

customer experience as well as design, and to build communities not just 

physical spaces. 

Therefore the common ground between both businesses is our strong focus 

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COVERFEATURE 

“Collision 8 is 

where people 

and ideas 

intersect to create 

opportunities.” 

How do you relax after a hard day at work? 

If I am lucky I get home around 6.30 or 7pm to have dinner with 

my kids then play with them, bathe them and get them ready 

for bed by 10pm, afterwhich I clear some emails and indulge in 

an hour or so of Netflix! Every Friday my husband and I go out 

for date night which is the only real chance we get to properly 

catch up every week. Most of my relaxing is done at the 

weekends when we take the kids out somewhere fun and also 

make time for pilates or yoga class. On Sundays we like to hang 

out at grandma and grandpa’s house and let them entertain the 

kids while we put our feet up or get a massage. 

How do you juggle your corporate life and 

being a mother of two sons? 

I am still learning to find a good work life balance and not get 

too caught up in the exciting new business opportunities that 

Aurum Land and in particular Collision 8 have presented me 

with. I try to reflect regularly, to better reassess if I am on the 

right track or losing sight of what really matters. If I forget to do 

so, I can always rely on my husband to remind me — he has 

been my greatest champion, challenger and friend. 

You must travel a lot. What food do 

you miss most when you’re away from 

Singapore? 

I am fortunate in that I do not have to travel much for 

work - largely by choice. I have chosen to focus the 

companies’ new business development opportunities 

within Singapore so that I am not away from my young 

children. We travel regularly as a family, to the UK to 

visit my in-laws as well as all over South East Asia. 

When I was abroad in the UK studying and working I 

would miss roti prata most. That would always be my 

first breakfast when I returned home! 

What advice can you give a young girl 

who wants to be a corporate property 

boss and innovator like you? 

I love being in real estate, creating tangible spaces 

for people to enjoy, which I find immensely more 

rewarding than writing reports and running financial 

models which was the core of my previous role in 

management consulting. 

My advice to anyone would be to do what you love, 

find your passion and work will become a pleasure. 

Also to be creative, to always be on the look out for 

new opportunities and keep an open mind. 


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Events 

Yang Fudong’s 

New Video Work 

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveils new work by 

Chinese artist Yang Fudong as part of its Art Programme 

The artist created a new video work which was launched at the Shanghai 

Center of Photography (SCôP), Shanghai, located in the West Bund art area. 

The artwork will be on public display at SCôP 13 December 2016 – 5 January 

2017 and will be exhibited at further locations throughout China in 2017. 

The Rolls-Royce Art Programme celebrates a shared philosophy between the marque 

and the world of Art. Patrons are afforded the luxury of a blank canvas, on which they 

may express their own vision, creating motor cars that transcend their primary role as 

a means of conveyance, to become works of art themselves. The programme seeks 

to go beyond merely sponsoring the medium by adding cultural capital to the world 

of contemporary art. 

In this new work, Yang takes inspiration from the age-old fable of the ‘foolish man’. 

Told in China to almost every school child, the story of the ‘foolish man’ presents a 

stirring tale of human will from which to learn the virtue of perseverance. The result 

of this reflection is a 46-minute black and-white film, entitled Moving Mountains. In 

addition to the national fable, Yang was also inspired by the masterful ink painting 

produced in the early 1940s by the painter Xu Beihong. The painting itself appears 

only at the very end of the film, as the night rolls back and daylight creeps in, but Yang 

adopts it as the form around which to flesh out his interpretation. This remains faithful 

to the spirit of endurance captured in the original painting. 

The Rolls-Royce Art Programme is committed to fostering creativity and, in particular, 

enabling artists to explore new areas of their practice. Artistically, Moving Mountains 

moves Yang’s career forward in coming closer to his desire to create a film as a 

sketch. Moving Mountains is the focal point of a display which combines sketches, 

photographic stills from the production process and a series of photographic collagepaintings 

that are, to date, unique to this project. 

Yang Fudong joins renowned artists Sudarshan Shetty and José Parlá as a member of 

the Rolls-Royce Art Programme in 2016. Rolls-Royce recently celebrated a successful 

launch of Sudarshan Shetty’s commission for the Art Programme in November 2016 

in Mumbai. José Parlá’s commission for the Art Programme launched during Art Basel 

in Miami Beach 2016. 


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Events events 

Hiro, Kishin Bhojwani, Margaret Ferté, Mano 

Carmen Benitez, SJ Fisher, Angelica Muk, Anuragini, 

Faith Lum-Yu 

Shermaine Goh, Chen Jun, Jay Ho, Hui Yuan Lim, 

Steve Feiner 

Ria Hoban, Qianqian Wu, Celina Lin, Karan Tilani, Jenny O’Connor, Bina Rampuria, 

Lucedy & Andy Sceats, Judy Hunt 

Andy Sceats, Henry The, Karan Tilani, John & Elaine Kim, Jenny O’Connor 

Christmas Cheer! 

Russian diamond conglomerate World Of Diamonds Group celebrated with good 

friends and partners over a Christmas Cocktails party at CÉ LA VI Singapore 

It’s that time of the year again. Live it up in style and class with 

a Christmas Cocktail Party, only World Of Diamonds Group 

knows how. 

While sophisticated LED technology projected diamonds in 

the sky, in attendance were socialites, high commissioners 

and prominent individuals from around the world to enjoy the 

copious amounts of Veuve Clicquot Rich champagne, range 

of cocktails and spirits. The 3-hour party saw guests including 

Ambassadors of Switzerland, Finland, Peru and Venezuela to 

Singapore, Sergey Galitskiy, Celina Lin, Ginny Wiluan, John 

& Elaine Kim, Bernard & Dolly Cheong, Rasina Rubin, Andy 

Kuek & Mildred, Wilfred & Miranda Walsh, Evelyn Tan, Linda 

Boh, Michelle Chan, Linda Soo-Tan, Janet Stride, Henry & 

Vanessa Liok, Tan Min-Li, Nicole & Keith Moss, Dana Cheong, 

Karim Chandra, Iqbal Jumabhoy, Michael Tay, Mark & Ondina 

Montgomery, Jenny O’Connor, Noel Hawkes, Raymond Cheok, 

Carmen Benitez & David Hodge, Judy Hunt, Karan Tilani (Group 

Director of World Of Diamonds) and Kirk Martin (Group CEO of 

CÉ LA VI). 

Dana Cheong, Linda Soo-Tan, Rasina Rubin, 

Nicole Moss 

Alicia Loke, Tan Min-Li 

Evelyn Tan, Linda Boh, Raymond & Lucy Cheok, Mildred Kuek, 

Michelle Chan 

Michael Tay, Nicole Moss, Alexander Karolik Shlaen, Lindy 

Steve Feiner, Rachel Greene 

Rajesh Nair, Nicklaus D’Cruz, Sayuri 

Nicole Moss, Licca Yamada, Marie Wong, Natasha Spitzkeit 

Ko Chee Wah, Marie Wong 

Alfredo Toro Hardy & 

Gabriela de Toro 

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Linda Boh, Michelle Chan 

Victoria Khalimanova, Peter Paul Nijsten 

Gabriel Dufourcq, Karan Tilani, 

Clemence Dufourcq 

Linda Boh, Michelle Chan, Evelina Hu, Mita Hardjono 

Dolly Cheong, Heidi Talavera, Karan Tilani, 

Bernard Cheong 

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Drinkevents 

East Imperial 

Gin Jubilee 2017 

Jubilee festivities kick off with the first ever Bangkok jubilee 

running from 31 January to 4 February 2017 

Singapore’s Best Gin & Tonic Crowned Asia’s 

Best 

Newly opened Red Tail bar by Zouk Singapore won Best Gin & 

Tonic in the Singapore leg of the 2016 Gin Jubilee. The winning 

cocktail was determined by consumer votes via Instagram. 

Bartender Lexis Tan beat 35 other bartenders with her Gin & 

Tonic ‘Float Like a Butterfly’. With a beautiful violet appearance 

and hints of Asian and floral flavors, the winning drink was 

made with Bombay Sapphire Gin, East Imperial Burma tonic, 

butterfly blue pea flower infused gin, cinnamon syrup, fresh 

lemon juice and topped with a layer of citrus foam. 

Tan’s rendition was inspired by the classic Gin & Tonic 

structure, but made with a more approachable, refreshing and 

an Asian twist. Her choice of Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin 

was driven by the distinctive floral flavors of the ten botanicals 

used in the gin. The winning cocktail is available at Red Tail at 

S$16. 

The jubilee was postponed to respect the mourning 

period of Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej. This first 

year jubilee will kick off with a series of parties, popups, 

masterclasses and creative Gin & Tonic renditions 

presented by 20 local bars and ten gin brands. Unique to the 

Bangkok Jubilee are two gins crafted in the heart of Thailand – 

Grandma Jinn’s and Iron Balls, as well as the Australia-based 

INK Gin. 

www.eastimperial.com 

Last year’s regional festivities of the 4th annual East Imperial 

Gin Jubilee 2016 in Singapore saw a week of gin-related 

activities from masterclasses to pop-ups, gin rambles, gin 

tastings and the Gin Lane closing party. The festival kicked off 

from Kuala Lumpur in August, and landed on the shores of 

Hong Kong in September, and Phnom Penh in October, and 

finally brought the grand finale to Singapore in November. 

During the jubilee period, 92 top bars from the region 

competed for their respective city’s ‘Best Gin & Tonic’ by 

creating unique Gin & Tonic renditions. Overall, the 2016 jubilee 

was the biggest and best ever: with thousands of social media 

posts and tens of thousands of Gin & Tonics enjoyed by the 

region’s gin drinkers. 


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Eventsauction 

SOTHEBY’S HONG KONG 

BOUNDLESS: CONTEMPORARY ART 

Living with Art and Design from Asia and the West An Innovative Sale 

Now in Its Fifth Year 

13 - 18 January 2017 

Boundless: Contemporary Art, 

Sotheby’s Hong Kong’s sees a 

cross-discipline array of modern 

and contemporary art, design 

furniture, artist jewellery, street art, 

and 20th century photography will be 

presented at Sotheby’s Hong Kong 

Gallery. 

This season’s highlights include works 

by renowned artists from Asia and the 

West including Pablo Picasso, Banksy, 

George Condo, Yoshitomo Nara, Cindy 

Sherman, Keith Haring and Zao Wou-Ki, 

among others. The sale, amassing over 

130 lots, is estimated at US$3.74million – 

7.47milion*. 

Street Art 

Keith Haring 

Untitled 

1988 

100.5 x 75 cm 

Black ink, gouache and printed paper collage on paper 

Est. US$231,000 – 359,000 

Banksy 

Keep It Real 

2002, stencil spray paint and acrylic on canvas 

25 x 20 cm Est. US$90,000 – 128,000 


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Eventsauction 

Modern and Contemporary Art 

Western 

Raoul Dufy 

Epsom, les turfistes dans les tribunes 

1939, watercolour on paper 

50 x 65 cm 

Est. HK$800,000 – 1,000,000/ US$103,000 – 128,000 

Pablo Picasso 

Quatre Femmes nues et Tête sculptée 

1939, etching and engraving 22x31cm 

Est. US$21,000 – 26,000 

George Condo 

Late Night in St. Moritz 

1990, pastel, charcoal, gouache, paper 

collage on canvas 160x150cm 

Est. US$128,000 – 256,000 


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Eventsauction 

Asian 

Maqbool Fida Husain 

Red Landscape 

1964, oil on canvas 

92.7 x 92.7 cm 

Est. US$90,000 – 115,000 

Yoshitomo Nara 

Die schwartze catze 

1993, acrylic on canvas 35x35cm 

Est. US$38,000 – 64,000 

Zao Wou-Ki 

Les Bateaux 

Circa 1950, oil on canvas 

46x55cm 

Estimate: US$385,000 – 513,000 

*Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Prices achieved include the 

hammer price plus buyer’s premium and are net of any fees paid to the 

purchaser where the purchaser provided an irrevocable bid. 

Browse sale catalogues, view original content, stream live auctions and more at 

www.sothebys.com 


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Events 

Back to Bangkok 

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants returns to Thailand in 2017 

with the fifth edition of the annual awards ceremony 

on 21 february 2017 in Bangkok 

The 2017 programme will include the #50BestTalks event, 

a combination of local food discovery and interactive chef 

demonstrations that explores regional food trends and local 

Thai cooking techniques. Scheduled for Monday, 20th February, 

the one-day curated forum will feature some of Asia’s most 

influential culinary leaders, including chefs from Asia’s 50 Best 

Restaurants list. 

Thailand’s prominence in Asia’s culinary scene continues 

to grow. For the last three years, Bangkok restaurants have 

claimed the No.1 spot on the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list. 

David Thompson’s Nahm took top honours in 2014 while 

Gaggan Anand’s eponymous restaurant secured the No.1 spot 

in 2015 and again last year. Along with Gaggan and Nahm, the 

2016 list also featured the Bangkok-based restaurants Eat Me 

(No.23), and Issaya Siamese Club (No.19). 

How Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list is compiled 

Following the successful move to 

Thailand in 2016, the Asia’s 50 Best 

Restaurants awards ceremony 

will return to Bangkok in 2017. 

Now celebrating its fifth year, the event, 

sponsored by S.Pellegrino and Acqua 

Panna, will take place at the W Hotel in 

Bangkok on the evening of Tuesday, 21 

February 2017. 

Hosted with the support of the Tourism 

Authority of Thailand, Asia’s 50 Best 

Restaurants will gather the region’s 

most renowned chefs, industry VIPs and 

international media to announce the 

2017 list. Since launching in 2013, Asia’s 

50 Best Restaurants has become the 

most trusted and credible guide to the 

best places to eat around the region. The 

2016 list welcomed 10 new entries and 

showcased the best dining experiences 

in 13 Asian countries, more than ever 

before. 

The list is created from the votes of the Asia’s 50 Best 

Restaurants Academy, an influential group of over 300 

leaders in the restaurant industry across Asia, each selected 

for their expert opinion of Asia’s restaurant scene. The panel 

in each region is made up of food writers and critics, chefs, 

restaurateurs and highly regarded ‘gastronomes’. Members 

list their choices in order of preference, based on their best 

restaurant experiences of the previous 18 months. There is no 

pre-determined check-list of criteria, but there are strict voting 

rules. 

For the 2017 edition, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants is once again 

working with professional services consultancy Deloitte as its 

official independent adjudication partner. The adjudication by 

Deloitte ensures that the integrity and authenticity of the voting 

process and the resulting list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants are 

protected. Compiled by Susanna Ping. 

www.theworlds50best.com/asia/en/our-manifesto.html 


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Stylemen 

PRESENT NOSTALGIA 

KARLHEINZ WEINBERGER’S SWISS REBELS 

THE JUXTAPOSED REALITY OF THE 80S “TEEN WOLF” (1985) 

EDELWEISS FLOWER ON A WESTERN SHIRT 

DISCO PLATFORMS 

AT THE GYM 

FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA’S “THE OUTSIDERS” LOOKING TO BELONG... 

DAVID HICKS BOLD COLOURS ON JAPANESE KIMONOS 

PLAYFUL ARCHIVE PRINTS COME TO LIFE... 

LEISURE SUITS FOR EVERYDAY / BALLY VIA MOUNT FUJI 

RETRO ALPINE 

RESORT MEMORIES 

OPPOSITES ATTRACT / HAPPY GRUNGE / MTV GENERATION 

SOUVENIR ITEMS OF NOMADIC COLLECTOR 

VARSITY JACKETS DEFY FORMALITY / 

DAIDO MORIYAMA’S GRAPHIC WORK 

SAME HISTORY/ DIFFERENT STORY 

Bally 

Men’s spring summer 2017 

BROKEN RULES 

BALLY REIMAGINED 

www.bally.com 


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Stylewomen 

The Collection celebrates the effortless 

simplicity of French style intrinsic to the 

Chloé Girl. Crafted with a woman’s touch, 

the crisp and graphic silhouette evokes 

a summer freshness through planed 

volumes and textiles light as air. a sense 

of tailored freedom abounds in a play of 

boyish attitude and romantic details. 

CHLOE 

The Spring Summer 

2017 Collection 

‘Urban Innocence’ 

Poised for the city, the collection 

embraces a sartorial palette of optic 

white, navy, black, carmine red, taupe 

and marine blue lifted by pure shades of 

blush pink and pale yellow. The rub of 

suede or cotton lace contrasts smooth 

twill and knife pleat georgette, giving way 

to the floating ebb of printed cloque and 

undulating ruffled plissé. 

Laced and buttoned cotton lingerie 

creates an ultra feminine counterpart 

to cargo trousers with patch pockets 

or a distinct tapered sarouel shape, as 

spacious romper and pinafore shapes are 

belted with an o-ring sash. Shorts and 

v-neck sweaters are finished with shirting 

cuffs or a cotton drawstring hem, whilst 

square neck envelope tops are knotted in 

bows at the shoulder or wrist. Topstitch 

borders and ‘jour échelle’ ladder trims 

adorn the tiers of sheer evening blouses 

and flounced slipdresses, before a 

passage of ruched floral print ensembles 

cascade from the shoulders in a closing 

gesture of nonchalant ease. 

www.chloe.com 


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styleWOmEn 

ROGER VIVIER 

Armed with Softness 

In an assured play of contrasts, Roger Vivier introduces a defiantly feminine collection. The luxurious 

twists of objects and mixes of genre, generate paradoxes to depict an electrifying woman. 

With a confident allure, she wears martial style accessories, like the new Viv’ bag worn “à la hussard” 

or the new Chunky Trompette 10cm heel pump, with its stronger shape and solid attitude. 

Feminine, she subscribes to frills, floral prints, and sixties designs. 

Two opposite worlds collide to 

create a brand new, über-elegant 

woman who Roger Vivier’s 

Creative Director Bruno Frisoni 

sums up in a few words: “She is 

armed with softness.” 

For day – The collection escapes classic feminine codes. Lines sculpt the luxurious designs, 

and the contrasting fabrics create this nervy, sharp style that changes everything. Leather and 

satin frills, black and white XXL houndstooth print, floral chiné leather, the iconic classic buckle 

becomes a ring on sixties ankle boots, mini-rivets, draped and zipped leather perched on a 

vertiginous heel. Even the Prismick is transformed to become Prismick Patch, a mix of powerful 

prints. The Pilgrim bag too is reimagined in a soft leather, hunting-style saddlebag. 

For evening - Stretch black, low heel, thigh- high sequined boots, ankle Chunky Trompette 10cm 

heel booties with XXL multicolour houndstooth pattern in sequins, the classic buckle adorned 

with crystal flowers, harness-style sandals, chiné silks. These accessories convey richness and 

extravagance. A minaudière box in silk, python or croco is adorned with a mini buckle clutch, 

while a soft satin clutch displays the same classic signatures in a floral crystal motif. 

www.rogervivier.com 


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Stylemen 

dunhill 

New gentleman’s eyewear collection 

“Signature features include 

the iconic double “L” of the 

dunhill longtail logo and the 

dunhill longtail logo metal 

plaque, aesthetic elements of 

the collection that customise 

the inside of the temple tips 

with distinction.” 

Equipping the gentleman since 1893’ dunhill presents the new gentleman’s eyewear collection for 

Spring/Summer 2016. In association with De Rigo Vision, this collection celebrates the house’s ongoing 

commitment to British excellence based on creativity, craftsmanship and innovation. 

Unmistakably British in style and refinement, combined with Italian know-how, dunhill presents 

a collection of optics and sunglasses that honours the aesthetic codes of the house marked by 

exquisitely refined details and materials. The origins of dunhill – rooted in the world of motoring and 

car accessories – are referenced via the sophisticated workmanship of house identifiers. 

The dunhill eyewear collection is offered in four main product families: Longtail – referencing our 

primary logo and universal signature, ICON – in tribute to dunhill’s creation of unmistakably singular 

products, Heritage – in reference to dunhill’s rich automotive history and lastly Facet – a brand signifier 

used on dunhill time pieces and hard products since 1936. 

www.dunhill.com 


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Stylemen 

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Styleeyewear 

Umbrage by Dior 

Gothas by Jimmy Choo 

GO RETRO 

Add sophisticated round 

eyewear to your wardrobe 

Stand out this season and introduce a 

retro style sunglasses to your collection. 

These circular frames infuse instantly 

any look with a playful, elegant and chic 

touch. Brought to you by Safilo - safilo. 

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Khrista by Kate Spade 

Marc Jacobs 

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GIVENCHY 

Star sunglasses 

American Actress Jessica Chastain wearing Givenchy Star sunglasses 

(Style GV7011/S) at her arrival to Jimmy Kimmel Live Studio. 

www.givenchy.com

Styleeyewear 

FENDI LEI SUNGLASSES 

Top model BELLA HADID wears FENDI LEI Sunglasses (style FF0190/S) in 

Paris before Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 

www.fendi.com 

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Services 

Best Bets for... 

Check out what’s worth checking out. BY Rael Yip 

Haircuts 

Next @ Holland Village 

271A Holland Avenue 

Tel: 6467 3323, nexthairsalon.com 

Next’s spacious salon oozes both 

uptown elegance and minimalist zen. 

The salon is decked out with smooth 

granite floors, softened by natural 

textures like wood-panelled walls 

and brown leather chairs. Bright rays 

shining through the floor-to-ceiling 

window facing the street lit up the place. 

Darren, my hairstylist, gave a precise 

cut that properly frames my face, a style 

designed to look great without hours 

of daily prep work. Service was topnotch, 

with the staff delivering a terrific 

hair wash, head massage and scalp 

treatment. 

ALTERATION SERVICES 

Alteration Studio 

50 Market Street, #01-14 Golden Shoe 

Tel: 6534 4843, alterationstudio.sg 

Savvy fashion fiends know it’s not 

always necessary to buy new threads 

for a new look. You can just reinvent 

clothes you have worn before. From 

simple alteration for hemlines to more 

complex reconstruction of the entire 

garment, under the seamstress’s skilled 

hands, they are all given a new life. 

The alteration outfit is part of Reward 

Laundry (the shop’s signboard bears 

this name), which provides laundry 

services. The seamstress was quick to 

assess what needed to be done with 

a seasoned eye. When she sensed my 

doubtfulness with how a skirt looked on 

me after a first round of alteration, she 

set off on another round of alteration, 

after which the skirt fitted much better. A 

hallmark of a good seamstress. 

CUPCAKES 

Whip Cupcakes 

Icon Village, 12 Gopeng Street #01-85 

Tel: 6222 5432, whipscupcakes.com 

If you are looking for pretty and 

delicious cupcakes, look no further. 

The bakeshop’s mini cupcakes (threecm 

diameter) come in over 15 flavours 

topped with assorted colourful icing 

and sweets, all baked fresh daily. The 

bakeshop also sells bigger versions of 

the cupcakes, cakes, cookies and cheese 

tarts. 

Intimate BuffetS 

10 at Claymore 

Pan Pacific Orchard, 10 Claymore Road, Lobby Level 

Tel: 6831 6686, panpacific.com 

As far as buffets go, they are noisy, far from romantic and the food is usually a 

letdown. 10 at Claymore is nothing like that. Situated in a placid part of Orchard 

road, soft lighting and tables spaced adequately apart makes the small restaurant 

comfortably intimate. A great setting for small gatherings of friends and family or 

a romantic dinner. Fresh seafood on ice and sashimi are on offer. Asian and local 

offerings that do well include the rich and flavourful bak kut teh, deliciously creamy 

braised chicken with taro and preserved sausages, savoury assam prawns and 

char kway teow. They also have other international cuisine such as Scandinavian 

mushroom casserole, clams in white wine sauce, black pepper lamb rack and 

barbecue pork ribs. Still, you’ll want to save room for dessert, especially the caramel 

sea salt tiramisu and the range of pretty cakes. 

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Doctors 

Dr Chung Kong Mun 

Dr Chng Hui Kheng 

Dr Johanna Choo 

Dr Lewis Lee Kim Chuan 

Our Services 

General Dentistry 

Fillings, Bleaching, Tooth Whitening, Veneers, etc. 

Orthodontics 

Braces 

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 

Wisdom Teeth Removal, Dental Implants, Jaw & Reconstructive 

Surgery 

Endodontics 

Root Canal and Pulpa Therapy, Management of Dental Pain 

and Dental Trauma 

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Gum Conditions & Disease, Dental Implants 

Prosthodontics 

Crowns, Fixed Bridges, Dentures, Dental Implant 

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JANUARY 2017

WELLNESSSleep 

Sleeping 

woes 

When it comes to sleep, a fine balance is needed 

By Wong Yen San 

Most of us get too little sleep. Juggling work 

demands, job stress, and family can all take a toll on 

the amount and quality of our sleep. We may feel 

we need more of it but the amount of sleep actually 

depends on many factors such as your age, job, lifestyle, and 

health in general. Our sleep varies on the stage of life we are at. 

Growing adolescents sleep much longer than working adults 

and the elderly for example. 

Our sleep also depends on our health. We may feel we need 

more sleep and rest when we are recuperating from a sickness. 

People who are disposed to depression have also shown that 

they need more bed hours. Despite these factors, in general, 

a person needs 7 to 9 hours of bedtime every day. This is the 

requirement for one to function healthily and normally. 

We already know that too few hours of sleep can pose health 

problems. The effects of insufficient sleep are rather immediate 

and painful. Dozing off during meetings is commonplace. 

Drinking 4 to 5 cups of coffee a day in order to stay awake 

during a work day is not very nice smelling on the breath and 

palate. There are longer term implications too that can do 

more damage to health such as heart diseases. But what about 

sleeping too much? Is it harmful too? 

Studies have shown that people who suddenly up their 

bedtime hours face an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, 

and even death. This is because increasing the number of 

hours in bed could mean a deterioration of health; hence, 

the sudden need to rest more. But that does not mean that 

everyone who sleeps more than 9 hours have a health 

problem. The person could be young and healthy for that 

matter. However if you are loving your bed a little too much 

and if you’re sleeping more than the 9 hours – a sudden jump 

from your usual bed routine – you could be facing some issues 

that are best checked and verified by a doctor. 

Too little or too much sleep can indeed be damaging to health. 

Let’s look at how so: 

Increased risk of obesity 

Studies have shown that sleeping too little or too much can 

both lead to obesity. A lack of sleep is reported to stimulate 

appetite, causing an uptake for food. You might find yourself 

heaping on larger food portions. In addition, insufficient sleep 

can also increase one’s craving for sugary, salty, and highcarbohydrate 

foods – foods that could pack on the pounds. 

When we are groggy and tired, we pay less attention to what 

we eat. But most importantly, we have less energy to be alert 

and disciplined to food choices. This would result in us dishing 

more unhealthy and unwholesome foods onto our plate 

unknowingly. 


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WELLNESSSleep 

Save your heart 

If too little sleep is bad for your heart, should we aim to sleep 

more? No. Studies have shown that too little sleep – less than 

7 hours and too much sleep – 9 hours and more – have been 

shown to cause cardiovascular health problems in participants. 

Sleeping too few hours for an extended period of time will 

up the chance of you getting a stroke or other cardiovascular 

diseases. The extended period of time could be anywhere 

between months to years. The only way to save your heart, 

among other health habits you adopt, is to moderate your shut 

eye time. 

A depressed mind 

A lack of sleep can cause depression and anxiety and these 

can cause big and lasting impacts on your life. When you have 

depression from lack of sleep, you’re bringing your sleeping 

woes to the day time. Your depression can affect your work, 

relationships, and lifestyle. Research has also pointed out that 

depressed people also sleep more hours than average, a habit 

that could worsen their depression. 

Diabetes 

Another medical problem from under-and-over sleeping is 

diabetes. Studies have shown that people who averaged more 

than 9 hours or less than 5 hours a night are prone to this 

condition. 

Headaches & drowsiness 

Have you ever woken up because of a headache from sleeping 

too much over the weekend? This is the effect oversleeping 

has on neurotransmitters in the brain, WebMD says. Having too 

little sleep the night before can also cause pounding headaches 

when you wake up. 

The risks of insufficient sleep are significant if you operate 

machinery or drive. Drowsiness is a common result and 

this poses a weightier risk for those needing to work with 

dangerous machines or equipment in labs and factories 

for example. Driving to a meeting when you’re about to fall 

asleep on the road is a high safety hazard. You can walk the 

drowsiness off but the risks remain. 

Slow cognitive ability 

Your mind reacts slower to situations. This is an after effect of 

insufficient sleep. You are unable to process things quickly. A 

lack of sleep can impair your cognitive capability. Needless to 

say, this is bad for work performance. 

Appearance takes a toll 

If you have saucer-like eye bags, no amount of makeup can 

help. Prolonged lack of sleep can create tired-looking puffy 

eyes, sallow skin, and prominent lines on the face. It will also 

hasten ageing as collagen – the gel that holds it together – 

breaks down. 

Early death 

A lack of sleep can cause your health to nose dive, increasing 

the risks of death particularly from cardiovascular diseases. 

Similarly, there is a link of oversleeping to high incidence of 

death. Either way, it’s bad. 

Whether you are facing any sleeping problems, ensuring 

a healthy dose of average 7 to 9 hours a day will help in 

maintaining good health. To do so, get your sleep environment 

conducive enough. Ban electronic equipment before night time. 

Avoid heavy meals and alcohol close to bedtime and try to 

wake and sleep the same time every day. 

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WELLNESSTeeth 

Teething Problem 

Stress can take a toll on your teeth. BY Rael Yip 

Dr. Meenakshi Malhi (right) in consultation with a patient. 

On one of my visits to the dentist a year ago, I was told 

that apparently I am grinding my teeth. That was the 

first time I’ve heard of it. On a subsequent visit to a 

different dentist, I had the same comment again; there 

are signs I am a grinder. 

I finally decided to do something about it on my subsequent 

visit to the dentist. Dr. Meenakshi Malhi, at T32 Dental Centre 

at Financial District, examined my mouth and showed me my 

teeth on a LED Screen. 

“Your front teeth shows signs of wear, but your back teeth looks 

fine. They have uneven contours and are not flat like your front 

teeth,” Dr. Meena told me. “Are you under a lot of stress?” 

My work is not overly 

stressful at the moment, but 

a year or so back I did face 

some personal and work 

issues which might have 

added some pressure. Dr. 

Meena explained that stress 

and lack of good sleep 

are two main causes that 

lead people to grind their 

teeth, a condition known as 

bruxism, and that can just 

be the tip of the iceberg. 

She has patients who grind 

their teeth at night and 

clench them during the 

day. This not only leads to 

flattening and chipping of 

the teeth, grinders can also 

suffer from headaches, jaw 

and tooth aches. 

My custom night guard. 

The grinders that Dr. Meena sees in her practice are 

predominantly single, professional women in high pressured 

jobs. Patients can undergo more detailed tests such as a sleep 

study or see a specialist in sleep medicine to find out exactly 

what is causing their grinding and treat the root cause. 

The pressure individuals place on themselves while sleeping can 

be intense. “Teeth grinding is known to generate forces over 30 

kg, that’s at least twice more pressure than when you chew on 

hard food like a carrot, which produces a bite force of between 7 

to 15 kg,” Dr Meena shared. Regular grinding will accelerate the 

wearing down of our teeth. 

Remediation includes reducing stress, drinking enough water, 

getting adequate sleep, relaxing the face and jaw during the day 

and avoiding alcohol and caffeine. The most common dental 

solution is a custom night guard constructed by a dentist, who 

will measure your mouth and teeth and build one based on 

these specifications. 

My custom night guard was ready three weeks later after my 

session with Dr. Meena. The guard fits snugly onto my upper 

row of teeth and I am advised to wear it every night while 

asleep. It took me three weeks before it felt more or less normal 

but if it protects my teeth, then I’m game. At the same time, this 

set off some soul-searching. I needed to relax more and ease off 

my self-flagellation of getting less than eight hours of sleep – I 

regularly live on barely six on weekdays. My teeth is a good 

wake-up call. 

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138 Market Street, #02-01 CapitaGreen 

t32dental.com 

For appointments, call 6385 1788 or email t32fd@t32dental.com 

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WELLNESSMental 

Saving your 

we can do to keep our 

brain healthy 


mindWhat 

them to grow and expand. Activities like a new 

language, instrument, or hobbies like sewing 

and mah-jong can all help to keep your mind 

active and engaged. 

Social bonding 

Humans are born to interact; we often find our 

moods lifted after talking to a close friend or 

a night out with our girlfriends for example. 

When we closet ourselves up, we cut off this 

opportunity to bond with others. Having a pet 

also helps to alleviate your worries and keeps 

your energy level up. It’s essential to connect 

with others; go for outings with family and 

friends or sign up to volunteer at the charity. 

That would cause the individual to divert 

attention from oneself to others instead. 

Without physical health, you may be mobility 

inconvenienced; but without mental health, 

your world just disintegrates to nothingness. It’s 

that scary. And it’s something that is very real 

for you and me as the world ageing population increases 

and as lifespan increases. With the advancement of medical 

technology and healthcare, we may stretch our lifespan but 

can we also ensure that it’s free of diseases and problems? 

According to World Health Organisation, the world population 

that is suffering from dementia counts at 35.6 million. And this 

number will set to double by 2030 and more than triple by 

2050. A frightening number and a scary thought indeed. 

Dementia is a condition to describe the group of illnesses 

causing impairment to memory, language, and thinking. 

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common, best-known brain 

disorder of dementia. In Alzheimer’s, a person’s brain cells start 

to deteriorate, resulting in the brain shrinking. With dementia, a 

person cannot perform simple functions in daily life and need 

to be taken care of by a caregiver. It is a condition that affects 

the elderly mostly over 65 years old and the risk increases as 

the age goes up. Dementia is not a common result of ageing 

and its causes are not understood although research has 

shown that physical and mental activity as well as other lifestyle 

factors can contribute to better brain health and; thus may help 

to delay the disease from occurring in the latter years. In fact, 

there is research that shows that what we did as early as our 

adolescent years might contribute to the risks of dementia later 

in life. The risks in certain individuals also tend to increase with 

these factors: 

Genetic make-up 

Reports have shown that there is a slight risk of dementia being 

a genetic risk to younger generations. However, it depends on 

the cause of the dementia according to reports. 

Age 

Many would hope to believe that age is only a number; it may 

be true for a rare few outstanding individuals who despite their 

age are doing impressive feats like running a marathon for 

example but the fact is that our body is weakening as time goes 

by. The incidence of Alzheimer’s disease does increase with 

age especially after 65 and more so after 70 and 80 years old. 

Poor cardiovascular health 

High blood pressure, high cholesterol and obesity are reported 

to increase the risks of dementia in some individuals. Lifestyle 

choices like smoking and alcohol drinking have also found to 

contribute to the risks of getting dementia later in life. All these 

only suggest that healthy living that encompasses a healthy diet 

and exercise is crucial to fighting off diseases like dementia. 

Many previous research have already demonstrated that good 

mental and physical health is essential to ward off dementia. 

We look at some of these efforts: 

Work your brain 

Most of us love routines; we may take the same route to 

work every day, walk the same path to the supermarket, 

rationalise problems the way we always did at work, and cook 

the dishes we know by heart every other day. Of course not 

everyone is like that; for those who are, we may seem a bore 

but sameness is comforting and well safe. But research has 

shown that sameness may not be that safe for our brain after 

all. We need to exercise our brain and challenge it in new 

ways; hence we read that learning a new language or picking 

up a new skill can help your brain to grow and it’s actually 

true. The more challenging the activity you are engaged in, 

the more stimulated and strengthened the brain cells, causing 

Physical exercise 

A person who exercises throughout his or her 

life can ward off many infections and diseases 

later, according to research. And you may find it 

to be true for those who exercise regularly tend 

to be generally healthier experiencing fewer 

health issues. Although the recommended 

exercise dosage is 150 minutes of moderate 

intensive exercise a week, walking to the 

supermarket and tending to your plants at the 

back yard also add up to the number. 

Feed your brain 

What is good for your heart is also good for 

your brain. If you feed yourself fatty snacks 

for a long time, your chances of developing 

cardiovascular diseases and hence dementia 

also increases. Reduce saturated fats by going 

for lean meat like fish and chicken and low 

fat dairy. Have ample servings of vegetables 

and fruits for vitamins and antioxidants every 

day and keep alcohol intake to the required 

minimum – not more than 2 glasses for men 

and 1 glass for women daily. Get omega 3 fatty 

acids in your diet as with enough complex 

vitamin B for your eye and brain health. 

Thinking positive 

The way you see your glass – whether it’s half 

full or half empty – not only gives away what 

your personality is, but it may also determines 

how you fare in terms of your brain health over 

time. Constantly worrying and feeling negative 

over things or events may cause depression 

especially in older folks and hasten dementia 

more quickly. By learning to let go of things can 

only one experiences joy that makes one’s life 

more fulfilling and enduring to come. 


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WELLNESSailments 

Flush out bacteria with water 

Urinary tract trouble 

These infections are painful and inhibiting to our lifestyle 


Make sure you drink enough water during the day to flush out 

the bacteria from the walls of your urethra. The more water you 

drink, the likelihood of the bacteria staying in your system is 

reduced. This would also mean that when you feel the need to 

go to the bathroom, do not wait. Waiting will cause the bacteria 

in your urine to accumulate, upping the chances of getting an 

infection. Of course, this doesn’t mean that you cannot hold 

up once in a while, but you know the time you should excuse 

yourself. 

Always wipe backwards 

If you’re a woman, chances are you’ve got it at least once in your 

life. If you’ve got it once and that’s it, you’re lucky, because some 

of us get recurrent infections throughout our lives. I’m talking 

about urinary tract infection, an affliction that is painful and can 

cause major disruption to our daily living if it’s not cured. Common 

symptoms include frequent urination – every few minutes, pain 

when urination, and in more serious cases, blood in your urine. 

According to WebMD, urinary tract infections are basically bladder 

infections and usually happen when germs from the large intestine 

and stools get into the urethra tube, the conduit that transports 

urine from the bladder to outside the body. When the bacteria are 

not eradicated at this point, they can flow up the kidney causing a 

kidney infection; that is when you see blood in urine. And this is 

potentially damaging to the kidney when action is not taken to ease 

the infection. 

Because women have shorter urethras than men, bacteria are 

allowed to travel much easily to the bladder, causing them to be 

more prone to urinary tract infections. This could be a likely reason 

for the frequency of infections seen in women than men. The 

symptoms of a urinary tract infection vary. Most people experience 

a burning sensation when urination and when they do urinate, only 

small amounts come out. The burning sensation will start mildly 

and progress to be excruciating when treatment is not given over 

a short time of few hours. Some others develop a fever and chill 

whereas other symptoms reported include nausea and vomiting. 

When you feel the onslaught of a urinary tract infection, you should 

visit the doctor immediately. You’d usually be prescribed a dose of 

antibiotics and effervescent drink that curbs the burning sensation 

during urination. Sexually active women are more prone to getting 

a urinary tract infection than those who are not; perhaps due to 

the ease of bacteria getting into the bladder during intercourse. 

Also, pregnant women are also at risk; their growing uterus puts 

pressure on the bladder, resulting in their inability to completely 

empty their bladder from urine, which when stagnant over time 

may cause infections, according to medical reports. Regardless 

of any pre-existing condition you may have, when you’ve 

got it once, you wouldn’t want to get it again. We 

look at some daily living and dietary habits to 

keep this infection at bay. 

After using the bathroom, always wipe backwards. This would 

reduce the chance of the bacteria getting into the urethra. 

Similarly, during shower, clean from front to back. And also, 

use the bathroom immediately after sexual intercourse to 

flush out the bacteria that are lining your urethra walls, and 

remember to wipe from front to back. 

Up the cranberries 

Cranberries are known among those afflicted with urinary tract 

infections to be particularly effective in keeping the infections 

at bay. WebMD reports say that there are substances within 

cranberries that can prevent bacteria from sticking to the 

urinary tract walls; thereby preventing the occurrence of a 

urinary tract infection. Although different ideas emerge as 

to how exactly these prove to be effective, cranberries have 

shown to be helpful in countering against future infections. 

Cranberry juice is better drank without the sweeten version; 

alternatively take cranberry supplements as part of your daily 

dietary regimen. 

Get probiotics 

Yogurt contains a variety of bacteria such as Lactobacillus 

acidophilus that helps to restore the good bacteria in our 

body’s digestive tract and vagina, according to WebMD. As 

such, eating yogurt can help to prevent yeast and bacterial 

infections such as those of urinary tract infections. However, 

try to consume yogurts that are original with low or no sugar to 

prevent high sugar content in your body especially if you’d be 

eating it every day. Or take a probiotic supplement to maintain 

your immune health. 

Eat healthy 

Ensure a balanced healthy diet comprising whole foods 

rather than refined ones. Antioxidant-rich foods like fruits and 

vegetables and high-fibre foods keep your immune system 

strong and prevent the incidence of infections. Take a multivitamin 

if you’re unable to get regular meals. 

Wear breathable innerwear 

Cotton is the best bet against exacerbating the infection 

because the material is highly porous, allowing air to circulate 

better. Spandex and polyester however are moisture-retaining 

and although they might give better shape, they are less 

porous and potential grounds for bacteria to grow. The type of 

underwear also plays a part; the idea is you must have room to 

move after wearing it (or feel comfortable at least). This means 

shapewear like girdles is out and so are tight thongs; these are 

not necessarily helpful to your condition particularly when you 

are having symptoms. 

Away with harsh cleaners 

Body cleansers or shower creams with antibacterial function 

may not be necessary when it comes to washing your intimate 

region. Our nether region is supposed to be self-cleaning so 

there is no need to douche it or to use purposeful cleansers 

like feminine soaps and wipes. Douching might change the ph 

balance, potentially causing a bacterial infection. Douche we 

can do without but wash we must despite the claims of our 

nether region’s wonderful self-cleaning feature. But gently. 

An alternative thus is to wash mildly with natural or organic 

products as they comprise no chemicals to cause any adverse 

effect in our system. 


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TravelFinland 

Archipelago 

Adventure 

The waters off Helsinki consists of around 

330 islands, providing a getaway from the 

hustle and bustle of the city 

by Susanna Ping 

Pihlajasaari is the most popular island among Helsinkians 

to spend a sunny summer’s day. The island is famous 

for its picturesque sandy beaches, as well as its rocks 

on the other side of the island, both of which offer great 

spots for sunbathers and swimmers. The island is perfect for 

day-long picnics but, if you want a day off from the kitchen, 

then you can enjoy the delicacies of the restaurant Pihlajasaari. 

Kaunissaari is situated on the crest of the high seas and 

provides amazing views. In fact, the island is one of the 

farthest islands from the city, with the ferry trip lasting around 

40 minutes. The island is known for its long beaches and 

rich fishing grounds. The diversity of flora and fauna is also 

impressive and many campers head to the island to enjoy 

them. 

Vartiosaari’s history is very intriguing. It is believed that the 

island was used as a guard ground to warn locals of imminent 

attacks during the Viking Age. A warning fire was lit on a rocky 

hill that soars to 32 meters above sea level. A thousand years 

later, the island has become a popular site among Helsinki’s 

bourgeoisie, who built villas there. Nowadays, the opulent 

berry and mushroom crops attract visitors during the summer 

and autumn months. The winter creates a superb setting for 

skiers and skaters. 

Seurasaari is one of the few islands you can reach by foot. One 

of its exceptional features is its open-air museum in which the 

traditional Finnish way of life is celebrated. The houses, manors 

and outbuildings have all been relocated from around Finland. 

There are currently 87 separate buildings that offer a glimpse 

into Finnish countryside life from the 18th to the 20th century. 

Sail Away 

You might have heard that Finland is ‘the land of a thousand 

lakes’*, but did you know that Finland also has a coastline 

strewn with tens of thousands of islands? Finland’s Baltic coast 

is a perfect travel destination for anyone looking for a sailing 

experience with a difference. 

The Finnish coastline stretches from the eastern Gulf of Finland 

to the western edges of the Åland islands and then north to the 

far end of the Gulf of Botnia. The shortest route to cover the 

whole coast is a mere 660 nautical miles. But what miles those 

are! 

Exciting Sea Scapes 

Time spent on the water is, of course, what you like most about 

sailing, and so here you are in for a treat. No two minutes 

will be the same – in the Finnish sea waters you are actively 

sailing all the time: get a thrill out of trimming the sails as the 

wind and your course constantly change and practice your 

navigational skills along a total of over 10,000 km of marked 

channels as you brush past some of the 80,000 islands! And 

never even think about putting on the autopilot because taking 

the helm is so much fun. 


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TravelFinland 

If you are not preoccupied with the sailing, simply sit back 

and enjoy the endless variations of the scenery. Close to the 

mainland lush green forests and colourful holiday homes line 

your route. Further out to sea, you can spot the traditional red 

and yellow wooden houses of fisherman and farmer villages, 

nestling in the shelter between the smooth cliffs and patches of 

forest. 

Furthest out, towards the Baltic, the islands become mere 

windblown, barren cliffs, homes to wildlife such as birds and 

seals. And don’t forget to look up to spot the most majestic of 

the animals in the archipelago, the white-tailed sea eagle, with 

wings like barn doors, that slowly circles overhead looking for 

prey. 

Around the Archipelago 

One of the 240 marinas and guest harbours along the coast and 

on the Åland islands will be waiting for you, regardless of how 

you plan your day. 

Some of the marinas are located on islands that have been 

inhabited for centuries by people living off the sea and the 

rugged land. If you stay overnight, don’t miss the chance 

to stroll through the nearest village and get a feeling for the 

courage and determination needed to live out in archipelago. 

Other marinas are very modern and built with the discerning 

customer in mind. The service level of all marinas is high: free 

water, and power and clean washing facilities, with a sauna are 

standard, naturally. Most are very affordable – a night in marina 

is typically around 20 € per boat, including services. 

Once the boat is secured and you’ve recovered your land 

legs, you can enjoy dinner on your boat in the warm and light 

summer night, or give the cook a day off and head to a nearby 

restaurant. Afterwards you can just stroll along the shore and 

drop in for a coffee or a drink in a café or bar. 

Regardless of whether you are a hard-core sailor – looking for 

challenges out on the water – or an explorer of new places, 

Finland can offer you an unforgettable sailing experience. 

Archipelago Community in Högsåra 

Thanks to its central location in the Hiittinen archipelago, 

Högsåra has been known for its community of maritime 

pilots throughout its history. Entire families of pilots lived 

on the island, as skills were passed on from father to son. 

Relax and Unwind 

Högsåra is conveniently accessible by a ferry that also 

allows cars and bicycles, and the 20-minute ride gives one 

an immediate taste of the relaxed pace of life on the island. 

Visitors can continue by foot or bicycle from the harbour, 

and enjoy the understated charm of the Högsåra village. 

Cows and sheep saunter on the fields and lie resting on 

hot days. As cyclists breeze past, the animals follow the 

resulting dust clouds with their eyes. 

The island’s number one meeting spot and the 

archipelago’s most famous cafe is the charming Farmors 

Cafe (”grandmother’s cafe” in Swedish). The warm scent 

of its baked goods wafts into the surroundings, tempting 

cyclists as they pass by. 

Information and photographs courtesy of Visit Finland. 

Photographers: Riku Pihlanto, Juho Kuva, Kimmo Brandt. 


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TravelIndonesia 

Festive Tea 

in Bali 

COMO Shambhala Estate Welcomes Tea Master and Zen Monk Wu De to Celebrate 

the Lunar New Year with Chao Dao and Gong Fu Tea Ceremonies 


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Start the Lunar New Year stress free with Chao Dao or literally: 

the way of tea. 

Tea Master and Zen monk, Wu De will lead a number of tea 

ceremonies at COMO Shambhala Estate – COMO Hotels and 

Resorts’ flagship wellness retreat in Bali. What a wonderful 

way to welcome in the Lunar New Year from 23 January to 1 


During Wu De’s travels through India, Burma, Japan and 

Thailand, he learnt to prepare tea as fuel for intensive 

meditation. He then began studying Chinese Gong Fu (the art 

of doing something well) tea ceremonies under Master Lin Ping 

Xiang, after being ordained as a minister of Soto Zen. Gong 

Fu teaches us that the ultimate tea experience is to be found 

through the application of time, dedication and effort. 

COMO Shambhala Estate’s Chao Dao and Gong Fu Tea 

Ceremonies include a Chao Dao Tea Ceremony group session 

on 28 January (the night of the Lunar New Year), and daily 

Kedara Water Gathering and Purification rituals. Wu De will 

also provide private Gong Fu Tea Ceremonies for those of 

you seeking to immerse themselves deeper into this ancient 

practice. 

Wu De will choose a special wild or organic living tea for every 

guest, based on his tea selecting intuition refined through years 

of intense study. For one guest he may choose a beautifully 

roasted oolong; for another guest, he may recommend an aged 

Puerh or a radiantly fresh green tea. After this sacred ceremony, 

Wu De will give a talk on the relationship between Zen and tea, 

explaining how guests can incorporate the spirit of tea into their 

daily lives. 

Tea has been used medicinally for millennia to calm the heart, 

brighten the spirit, circulate energy and harmonise the body. 

Wu De’s ceremonies will create a space for anybody wanting to 

experience a deeper sense of clarity through tea drinking. 

Wu De will be available for a number of group or private 

sessions from 23 January to 1 February 2017. These include: 

Cha Dao Tea Ceremony Group Session 90 minutes/ IDR 

600,000 

Wu De will use his intuition to select a tea appropriate for the 

day of the tea session. He will serve guests in silence, allowing 

everyone to experience a deep inner peace. After serving 

and drinking the tea, he will give a short talk. By the end, 

participants will have sharpened their senses to life around 

them and experienced the alchemy and magic of Cha Dao tea 

in the presence of a man who has dedicated his life to the leaf. 

Gong Fu Tea Ceremony Private Session 90 minutes/ IDR 

4,455,000 

In this private workshop Wu De will share the art of the Gong Fu 

tea ceremony, guiding his guests through every step of brewing 

Gong Fu tea gracefully. This is a meditative and instructive 

experience, for guests wanting to deepen their knowledge of 

tea preparation. 

Kedara Water Gathering and Purification 60 minutes/ 

IDR 400,000 

Recognised as one of Bali’s eight holy water sources, COMO 

Shambhala Estate’s spring is used regularly by local villagers 

who make pilgrimages to the spring to collect water for their 

ceremonies. Each day Wu De collects the water here to be 

used in his tea ceremonies. Having collected the water, it is 

brought to the Estate’s temple, Padma Sana, where a Balinese 

blessing ceremony takes place and prayers are performed by 

the Begawan village priest. 

All prices are in Indonesian Rupiah and subject to 21 per cent 

government tax and service charge. 

COMO Shambhala Estate is a residential health retreat with 

luxury villa-style accommodation near Ubud, Bali. This ‘retreat 

for change’ is a place to relax and improve wellbeing. State-ofthe-art 

wellness facilities include a vitality pool, treatment areas 

both indoors and outdoors near to the Ayung River, a rock 

climbing wall, two gyms, Pilates studio and two yoga venues 

(pavilion and bale). The Estate’s resident experts, who all 

support the 360-degree approach to wellness, include a yoga 

instructor, Ayurvedic doctor and oriental medicine masters, 

with nutritional menus by COMO Shambhala Cuisine. 

Compiled by Susanna Ping 

www.comohotels.com 


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TravelSingapore 

Time for Wine Buys 

DFS Changi offers unlimited purchase of duty-free wines for arriving passengers 

Travel retailer, DFS Group (DFS), is offering travellers arriving in 

Singapore the chance to purchase an unlimited amount of wine 

from a selected collection at duty-free prices. 

By absorbing all duty free and GST, DFS allows customers to 

purchase as many bottles as they desire from this set collection 

of wines. The wines range in price and variety and start from 

as little as S$28, with travelers enjoying savings of up to 70% 

versus domestic prices. 

This is on top of the Singapore Custom’s duty-free allowance 

of either one litre of spirits, one litre of wine, one litre of beer; 

or two litres of wine, one litre of beer; or two litres of beer, one 

litre of wine. 

Passengers arriving from Malaysia, those who have been away 

from Singapore for less than 48 hours, as well as travelers 

who have already maximised their duty free allowance before 

arriving can still purchase from this selection at DFS arrivals. 

This duty-paid collection consists of 25 bestselling red, white 

and sparkling wines from around the world, including France, 

Italy, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. Every two 

months, the collection will be refreshed to offer travellers a 

chance to sample as many different varieties as possible. 

DFS Changi also offers free home delivery to those who spend 

a minimum of S$300 from this duty-paid collection. With the 

Christmas and New Year festivities just around the corner, this 

is a great opportunity to purchase wines for parties and gifts. 

From now until end January, 2017, those who purchase a 

minimum of S$150 worth of duty-paid wine from the collection 

will receive two pairs of return ferry tickets to Batam worth 

S$95. 

The December-January Collection is currently available at all 

DFS Changi Wines & Spirits Arrivals stores until 31 January 

2017, and a new collection will be introduced for February- 

March 2017. 

DFS Changi 

Changi Airport, Singapore 918142 

Opening hours: 24 hours (liquor stores) 

Terminal 1,2,3: 6am – 12am (general merchandise) 

Tel: 6891 9168 

www.dfs.com 

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Travelaccessories 

Travel with a 

Health Guru 

The Chō sen Travel Planner launched by 

the adventure and wellness experience 

company includes the latest tips on 

nutrition, fitness and mindfulness 

The Chō sen Travel Planner aims to move away from 

technology and is a tool to clarify lifestyle tasks, thoughts and 

inspirations. 

Chō sen Experiences introduce The Chō sen Travel Planner 

in time for the new year to complement their week-long 

experiences and encourage balanced living on-the-go. The 

planner has been designed by the jet-setting Chō sen team to 

inspire and support a healthy and mindful way of life. 

Experiences with the company are curated for lifestyle 

optimisation through body awareness, fitness and adventure 

as well restorative and motivational activities. The latest tips 

on nutrition, fitness and mindfulness are also included in The 

Chō sen Travel Planner to support busy professionals, both at 

home and away, and include go-to organic shopping lists and 

time-efficient workouts. 

Chō sen Experiences are a remix of premium healthy holidays, 

adventure getaways, fitness programmes and wellness 

vacations. Key aspects of Chō sen include exceptional 

destinations, nourishing food, adventure and activities, awardwinning 

coaches, and stimulating itineraries. 

The Chō sen Travel Planners are available for all to purchase 

and are priced at US$40. 

Email: contact@experienceChō sen.com 

http://chosenexperiences.com/ 

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2.0


DesignUK 

MATHEMATICS 

INSPIRES AT 

SCIENCE MUSEUM’S 

NEW GALLERY 

“When I was growing 

up in Iraq, math was an 

everyday part of life.” 

— The Late Dame Zaha Hadid 

Mathematics: The Winton Gallery is 

the first permanent public museum 

exhibition designed by Zaha Hadid 

Architects anywhere in the world 

Sourced by Carol Kraal 

Architectural & Design Consultant Sara Graav 

If you like mathematics this is a heavenly oasis. If you hate 

mathematics you will be inspired. 

Nestling in South Kensington in London, the new gallery in 

the Science Museum engages with more than 100 treasures 

from the world-class science, technology, engineering and 

mathematics collections that have been selected to tell 

powerful stories about how mathematics has shaped, and been 

shaped by, some of our most fundamental human concerns 

– from trade and travel to war, peace, life, death, form and 

beauty. 

You can also perceive the gallery’s spatial design and form 

interlacing with the late Dame Zaha Hadid’s love for geometry 

and mathematics, and their roles in her life as architect and 

designer. 

Looming at the centre of the gallery is the Handley Page 

‘Gugnunc’ aeroplane, built in 1929 for a competition to 

construct safe aircraft. Ground-breaking aerodynamic research 

influenced the wing design of this experimental aeroplane, 

helping to shift public opinion about the safety of flying and to 

secure the future of the aviation industry. 

Inspired by the Handley Page aircraft, Zaha Hadid Architects’ 

enlightening design of the gallery is driven by equations of 

airflow used in the aviation industry. The layout and lines 

represent the air that would have flowed around this historic 

aircraft in flight, from the positioning of the showcases and 

benches to the three-dimensional curved surfaces of the central 

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DesignUK 

Mathematics: The Winton Gallery is the first permanent public museum exhibition designed 

by Zaha Hadid Architects anywhere in the world. The gallery is also the first of Zaha Hadid 

Architects’ projects to open in the UK since Dame Zaha Hadid’s sudden death in March 2016. 

The late Dame Zaha first became interested in geometry while studying mathematics at 

university. Mathematics and geometry have a strong connection with architecture and she 

continued to examine these relationships throughout each of her projects; with mathematics 

always central to her work. 

As Dame Zaha said, “When I was growing up in Iraq, math was an everyday part of life. We 

would play with math problems just as we would play with pens and paper to draw – math was 

like sketching.” 

From a beautiful 17th century Islamic astrolabe that uses ancient mathematical techniques to 

map the night sky, to an early example of the famous Enigma machine, designed to resist even 

the most advanced mathematical techniques for code breaking during the Second World War, 

each historic object within the gallery has an important story to tell. 

Some instruments and objects within the gallery clearly reference their mathematical origin. 

Others may surprise you and appear rooted in other disciplines, from classical architecture to 

furniture design. 

Photograph credits: Winton Gallery by Luke Hayes; the late Dame Zaha Hadid by Brigitte 

Lacombe; design concepts and plans by ZHA. 

Mathematics: The Winton Gallery is free to visit and open daily 

Science Museum 

Exhibition Road, Kensington, London SW7 2DD, UK 

www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/mathematics 


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Architecture& Design Design Norway Norway 

North Stars 

Their creative work may be hard to find in this part of 

the world but Norway’s designers are shining bright 

Architectural & Design Consultant from Norway Sara Graav 

Writer Carol Kraal 

Hopperstad Stave Church 

The sheer elusiveness of Norwegian design in Singapore and 

Asia Pacific set me on a quest to find out more. 

I was enraptured by the stunning Norwegian landscapes in 

a travel feature, and went hunting for items for my home. 

My living space is not Scandinavian Style but I appreciate its 

minimalist and simple lines, the tranquil colours, and the use of 

natural materials and abundant light. But what I was specifically 

interested in was Norwegian Style. 

I spent days looking. I found lots of Swedish and Danish. I 

found things bunched under Nordic and Scandinavian. Where 

was Norwegian? 

Curator of 100% Norway, Max Fraser, offered his views. The 

exhibition is exclusive to Norwegian designers and their 

handicraft, and was well received when it was held in the UK 

recently. 

“Scandinavian design tends to get lumped together, bringing 

with it a whole host of stereotypes about minimalist forms and 

blonde wood. But Norwegian designers, like their neighbours, 

are keen to evolve this aesthetic and are embracing more 

elements of humour and colour as well as material diversity 

into their repertoire. As to why Norwegian design is rare in 

Singapore and the Asia Pacific, I suspect it’s the shipping 

and taxes that make it prohibitively expensive to import, 

unfortunately.” 

One solution is to buy Norwegian design online. A better 

solution is to go to Norway and discover first hand its wealth 

of design creativity in architecture, art and handicraft. Many 

of these creations are inspired by the surrounding nature and 

landscape, and the tradition of pioneering designers. They have 

simple, honest lines, outstanding workmanship and materials; 

and a sense of colour that is sometimes light and sometimes 

bright with irony and humour. 

Tromsø by Night 


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Architecture& Design Norway 

A GLIMPSE OF NORWEGIAN 

CREATIVE WONDERS 

Architects and their buildings 

Sykkelhtoell 

Various Architects — No matter how small the project, this 

Oslo-based Architecture firm aims to contribute to the local 

environment. Explains partner Alexander Heien Berg: “In 

addition to providing safe parking for 400 bicycles, the design 

of Sykkelhtoell (Bicycle hotel) gives back to the city the area it 

takes away by providing a public green rooftop.” The whole 

building glows at night, creating a unique spot for anyone 

to enjoy a moment amongst the green roof overlooking the 

city´s skyline. As in many Norwegian designs, its minimalist 

architectural style manages to convey a generous amount of 

narrative. 

Community Church Knarvik 

Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter (RRA) — Independent Oslobased 

architectural firm RRA has earned a reputation for 

creating bold, simple architecture with a strong connection 

to the Scandinavian context. The stunning church contrasts 

with its dramatic spire yet at the same time quietly harmonises 

with its landscape. Nestling in Hordaland, one of the wettest 

regions in Europe, the church’s meticulous timber surfaces 

of heartwood pine utilises a tradition in sustainable local 

architecture that goes back to the vikings, who used the resin to 

protect their buildings from the harsh elements. Its minimalist 

design is inspired by the stave churches built during medieval 

times, and today represents one of Norway’s most important 

contributions to international architecture. Community 

Church Knarvik was recently awarded GOLD in Institutional 

Architecture by The American Architecture Prize 2016. 


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Designers and their products 

Lars Beller Fjetland 

The designer with a 

bachelors’ degree from 

Bergen National Academy of 

the Arts grew up on the west 

coast of Norway, where he 

nurtured a fascination with 

nature, and the marriage of 

function with the finest of 

nature’s materials in furniture, 

interiors and lighting. 

Equal chair sees industrial 

strength meeting nature’s 

own untameable force in this 

honest design of industrial 

and traditional craftsmanship. 

A single screw seals it all 

off – the ever expanding and 

retracting wood in the tight 

grip of a single, seamless 

piece of cast metal. 

Tverrfjellhytta, 

The Norwegian Wild 

Reindeer Centre 

Pavilion 

Snøhetta — This worldrenown 

architectural and 

design firm with Norwegian 

roots created the Pavilion as 

a lookout for wild reindeer on 

a site that perches over the 

Dovrefjell mountains, which 

are mythical and sacred in 

locals’ hearts. Within the 

rectangular shell of steel 

and glass, which mirrors 

the beautiful scenery, lies an 

organic wooden core shaped 

like rock or ice that has been 

eroded by the forces of wind 

and water. This contrast in 

design perspective of strength 

and vulnerable softness 

reflects Norwegian nature and 

the surrounding landscape at 

its best – it’s a story of both 

harshness and tenderness, a 

theme in Norway’s favourite 

myths and tales. 

Kristine Five Melvær 

Holding two masters degrees in Industrial Design and in Visual 

Communication, the Oslo-based designer bridges product 

design and graphic design to focus on objects’ emotional 

bonds with their users. She translates these qualities into 

sensuous objects with Scandinavian simplicity. Her Spring 

lamps stretch towards the ceiling like living flowers. The size 

of the lamps, with the tallest measuring two metres, gives the 

impression of a glowing forest. 

Nils Henrik Stensrud 

An architect, product designer and assistant 

professor at the Norwegian University 

of Science and Technology, Nils Henrik 

Stensrud has designed Turntable, a limitededition 

series of side tables crafted from 

recycled aluminium that presents a different 

profile at every angle. Its shape alludes to 

the steel-tube furniture of the Bauhaus era, 

produced in large scale in 1930s Norway. 


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Domaas/Høgh 

Having met at Oslo and Akershus University College of 

Applied Sciences, Product Design, Ane Domaas and 

Kathrine Høgh began collaborating in 2011, aiming to 

create products that reflect the modesty and humour of the 

Norwegian temperament. The Folded set of metal trays 

and boxes is both desktop organiser and decorative display, 

its attractive colours inspired by the bold but harmonious 

palettes employed by Nora Gulbrandsen, Norway’s first 

industrial designer. Iben is an adaptable bench/table and 

stool in birch that echoes the clean-lined solidity of modular 

furniture prioneer Torbjørn Afdal’s designs. 

Anderssen & Voll 

Torbjørn Anderssen and 

Espen Voll have operated 

their Oslo studio since 2009, 

creating textiles, tableware, 

lighting, furniture and 

electronics for some of the 

biggest brands in Europe. PI 

is a series of tables that offer 

a contemporary spin on the 

use of laminated wood – a 

key feature of midcentury 

Norwegian furniture pieces 

such as Sigurd Ressell’s 

Falcon Chair. Åklé blanket 

for Røros Tweed, is inspired 

by the Norwegian tradition of 

woven wall coverings. 

Andreas Engesvik 

Since launching his Oslo studio 

in 2009, Engesvik has become 

one of the most celebrated 

designers in Norway, twice 

being named ‘Designer of the 

Year’. He works across furniture, 

tableware and industrial 

design. IDA is a prototype 

of a sustainable steel-framed 

dining chair that can be easily 

reupholstered and repainted, 

thus extending its lifespan over 

many years. The welded oval 

tubes of steel that comprise 

the frame are a response to the 

way bent and laminated wood 

is used in traditional Norwegian 

furniture making. 

Making Matters 

Founded by Sturla Godøy, a graduate of the 

Oslo School of Architecture and Design, 

Making Matters specialises in sustainable 

design across a broad spectrum of disciplines, 

blending organic forms and geometric 

simplicity. Collaborating with animator 

and artist Are Austnes, Godøy has created 

Harmon – a pendant lamp in glass, wood 

and brass containing a sculpture based on the 

pendular drawings of Norwegian artist Hans 

Stendahl. As the light rotates, the sculpture 

produces an ever-changing series of organic 

shapes, reminiscent of geological forms and 

the Northern Lights. 


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Also featured 

ANN KRISTIN EINARSEN — Rolla, ceramic planter that takes inspiration from the Plus salt 

and pepper grinders that Norway Says created for Muuto; FIMBUL — Ø-light pendants 

in patinated and lacquered copper; KIM THOMÉ — Dong hand-spun bowls and vase in 

anodised aluminium; PEDERSEN & LESZINSKI — Rur (Norwegian word for ‘barnacles’) 

lidded vessels made from a combination of turned oak and oxidised metal evoke the weatherbeaten 

landscapes of the Norwegian coast; NOIDOI — Bror hand-blown glass containers 

based on the iconic vessels made by the Gjøvik Glass Factory in Norway in the 18th century; 

KNUDSEN BERG HINDENES — Bow small oak stool expresses the three-dimensional 

structure of its material in Norway’s wood making tradition; VERA & KYTE — Amie stackable 

oak-and-wicker stool whose materials reference the 1930s origins of the Norwegian furniture 

industry in Sunnmøre, and Vienna blankets are a deconstruction of the weaves used to 

make cane wicker Wiener chairs, expressed through jacquard-patterned wool and made in 

collaboration with traditional Norwegian textile manufacturer Mandal Veveri; OSLOFORM — 

Stokkit modular shelving system of oak cylinders and birch plywood alluding to 50s and 60s 

designers of modular furniture pioneer Torbjørn Afdal. 

Bow 

Rolla 

Amie 

Dong 

Ø-light 

Vienna 

Rur 

Photography credits: Sykkelhtoell by Ibrahim Elhayawan; 

Community Church Knarvik by Hundven-Clements Photography 

and RRA; Tverrfjellhytta, The Norwegian Wild Reindeer Centre 

Pavilion by Diephotodesigner.de, Ketil Jacobsen; Spring 

courtesy of Kristine Five Melvær; Equal courtesy of Lars Beller 

Fjetland; Hopperstad stave church by Per Eide visitnorway; 

medieval stave design by Espen Mills visitnorway; Tromsø 

by night by simone/Foap/Innovation Norway for visitnorway; 

nature in Aure by CH visitnorway. Courtesy of 100% Norway 

(Zetteler): Nils Henrik Stensrud - Turntable; Anderssen & Voll 

- PI, Åklé and portrait; Andreas Engesvik - IDA and portrait; 

Noidoi - Bror; Domaas/Høgh - Folded, Iben and portrait; 

Knudsen Berg Hindenes - Bow; Making Matters - Harmon 

photo by Josefin Johansson Studio; Kim Thomé - Dong; Ann 

Kristin Einarsen - Rolla photo by Kaja Bruskeland. 

Bror 

Stokkit 


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Homesdecor 

Traditional decor ideas 

1. Paste elaborate paper cutouts onto the window depicting 

scenes of rural life or Chinese mythology. These are 

traditionally put up on south and north facing windows. 

2. Display Chinese New Year paintings and artwork. Opt for 

images of health and bounty or fruits and animals. 

3. One of the most common decorations during Chinese New 

Year are red paper lanterns. 

4. Cushion covers and oriental red baskets also make lovely 

decorative pieces. Embellish them with Chinese characters 

to enhance the festive theme. 

5. Chinese calligraphy printed on red paper will certainly 

impress even your most discerning guests. 

Auspicious 

Ornamentations 

Understand traditional symbols so you can decorate your abode to usher in 

good luck. By Marie Lee 

This year, like every Chinese New Year, millions of people 

worldwide will celebrate the arrival of one of the most 

important festivals. Fifteen days are spent capturing the 

vibrancy of this fabulous season, which marks the end 

of winter and the beginning of spring. 

Besides feasting, decorating one’s home is another vital part of 

the Chinese Spring Festival. Decorative aspects mainly centre 

around fortune gods, lions, dragons, fishes, lanterns and the 

new year’s zodiac sign. 

Decorating the home for The Lunar New Year does not only 

serve as eye candy; according to Chinese belief, it holds deep 

symbolism. But what exactly do these symbols mean, and how 

do you add traditional touches to your ornamentations? 

Here are some ways you can joyfully herald in the year of the 

fire monkey when you are dolling up your home this Chinese 

New Year: 

Chinese characters 

Displaying Chinese characters in the home is one popular way 

to usher in good luck. 

Fù means fortune, chūn translates to spring and the word for 

double happiness is shuāngxǐ. 

You’ll often see Chinese households with the word (fù) hung 

upside down, and there’s an explanation for this. The mandarin 

and Cantonese words for upside down sounds like the word to 

arrive in Chinese, so when (fù) is hung upside down it means 

fortune has arrived. 

There are infinite possibilities to decorate with Chinese 

characters throughout your home. You are only limited by your 

own imagination. 

The door and walls 

Flowers and plants 

Flowers and plants beautify any home but more importantly, 

they play a significant role during the Lunar New Year. Place 

them in any area of your home to add instant cheer. 

• Lotuses symbolise rebirth and new growth. 

• Peach blossoms symbolise luck. 

• Mandarin and orange trees, and the kumquat and narcissus 

symbolise prosperity. 

• Chrysanthemums symbolise longevity. 

• The bamboo plant is considered a magnet for positive Chi 

energy. 

• Cherry and plum blossoms represent the promise of spring 

and a renewal of life. 

• Peonies represent prosperity and peace. 

• Orchids symbolise nobility. 

• Pussy willows signify new beginnings and wealth. 

• Sunflowers are synonymous with luck and goodwill. 

• The Azalea is considered auspicious because of its bright 

red hues and also symbolises growth. 

• Waterlilies are associated with growth. 

Food and numbers 

The Chinese believe that you can even incorporate food into 

your decoration to usher in good luck. 

One way to do this is to place mandarin oranges in bowls 

throughout the house. Mandarins with their leaves still intact 

are the fruits of happiness for the New Year. 

The number “8” also symbolises good luck and wealth because 

the Chinese character for eight rhymes with fortune or wealth. 

Place platters of oranges and tangerines and a candy tray with 

eight varieties of dried sweet. 

Colours 

Colours feature extensively in Chinese New Year decorations. 

Red and gold are auspicious colours to the Chinese. Red 

symbolises happiness and vitality of life, while gold represents 

wealth and prosperity. 

It’s really simple to incorporate these colours into your décor. 

All you have to do is place gold ingots and red hong bao 

packets around the house. Remember that it is considered bad 

luck to have empty packs, so fill them with some money. 

The home entrance is the first area guests see when they visit a 

home. You can use similar ideas to decorate the door and walls. 

A “door god” image on the door is believed to fight off evil 

spirits and bless your house. 

Many people pen happy wishes written on auspicious red 

paper and display these poetic couplets. 

Adorn you walls with paper fire crackers or hang them outside 

the door entrance. Why firecrackers? It is believed that lighting 

fire crackers scares evil spirits away. 


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Celebrating Special Occasions since 1938 

Indulge in our signature bone-in slow roasted Prime Ribs of Beef, carved from the iconic “Silver Cart” and 

served with Yorkshire Pudding alongside table showmanship of the famous Original Spinning Bowl Salad. 

With six elegant Private Dining Rooms that offer areas of exclusivity for all celebrations, Lawry’s is ever ready 

to continue our legacy of providing world-class service and dining experience for you and your loved ones. 

Visit www.lawrys.com.sg to view our latest menus and events. 

333A Orchard Road #04-01/31 Mandarin Gallery, Mandarin Orchard Singapore 238897 

Tel: 6836 3333 Email: reservations@lawrys.com.sg Website: www.lawrys.com.sg


DrinkAperitif 

Lucky Red 

Campari is made by infusing bitter herbs, aromatic plants and fruit in alcohol 

and water. Make a few exciting red cocktails for Chinese New Year 

By Susanna Ping 

A 

unique recipe has characterised 

this Italian spirit for 150 years. 

The inimitable Campari recipe, 

used as the basis of many 

cocktails served worldwide, has been 

kept the same since its inception and 

remains a closely guarded secret. 

The guarded recipe 

Bitter Uso Olanda, as Campari was 

initially called, was the result of Gaspare 

Campar’s experiments in concocting 

new beverages. It is still produced today 

with the same ingredients and following 

the confidential recipe which remains a 

secret known only to the very few people 

in charge of the production process. 

Campari is the result of the infusion of 

herbs, aromatic plants and fruit in alcohol 

and water; these last two being the 

recipe’s only known ingredients. 

Many have guessed the number of 

ingredients: some say there are 20 or 

60, but others list the ingredients at 80. 

Nobody knows the real answer apart 

from those who have passed down 

Gaspare‟s recipe for 150 years. Over 

time, appreciation and respect has 

grown for this historic and unique brand 

which this year celebrates its own 150th 

anniversary. 

A classic success 

Campari is a contemporary classic. 

With its colour, aroma and flavour, it 

has always been a symbol of passion. 

This passion expresses itself in terms of 

seduction, sensuality and transgression. 

In continuous evolution, an image of 

fashion, international, and constantly 

cutting-edge, with a style of advertising 

that defines and precedes trends and 

fashions. Campari persistently follows 

sophisticated atmospheres that are 

stylish and emotional; the brand has 

always been unique. Its recipe and 

its unmistakable flavour all offer an 

incomparable experience. Campari has 

always been distinguishable thanks to its 

style, class and elegance. 

This is how Campari meets the 

expectations of fashionable and dynamic 

young adults of legal drinking age: with a 

spirit that allows these men and women 

to express their individualities, tastes and 

lifestyles; which are fresh, dynamic and 

active. Their uniqueness determines their 

appreciation of life and their preferences 

for quality. For people who prefer to 

make their own decisions: consumption 

is an expression of themselves, 

and is therefore a demonstration of 

independence. 

Campari is derived from a winning 

mix of factors, of which its origins, 

product uniqueness, courageous and 

innovative advertising that is fashionable 

and possesses a strong visual impact, 

has enabled Campari to distinguish 

itself from its competitors. A capable 

management team, who throughout the 

years has strategically invested in above 

and below the line initiatives is part of 

Campari‟s mix for success. 

Throughout the years, the bottle, as 

with all historical luxury brands, has 

undergone various changes, but has 

consistently maintained its unique 

identity and authenticity, which has 

always distinguished it. The bottle still 

today maintains the same key elements 

which have allowed it to possess a clear 

personality in the ever-evolving spirits 

segment, thereby turning towards a 

public of young adults of legal drinking 

age with its modernity. 

The Campari bottle and its packaging 

can be considered a rare example of 

consistency in the rapport between 

the product and its container. 

Notwithstanding evolutions in bottle 

and label design, recognizable character 

traits and aesthetics of the original have 

always remained firm, thus continually 

increasing the value of modernity linked 

to the brand and its appearance. 


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DrinkAperitif 

Campari Italy favourites 

The Negroni and Americano mixed with Campari are symbols of the aperitif as are Campari on the 

rocks and Campari Shakerato, but making way are Campari Orange and Campari Grapefruit, thirstquenching 

alcoholic beverages that are always enjoyable. 

Campari Americano 

1 oz Campari 

1 oz Cinzano Bianco 

Prepare directly in a highball 

glass on the rocks. Garnish with 

a slice of orange. 

Campari Shakerato 

1 1/2 oz Campari 

4 dashes lemon juice 

1 twist lemon peel 

Shake well over crushed 

ice in a shaker. Strain into 

a chilled cocktail glass, add 

a twist of lemon peel, and 

serve. 

Campari Orange 

Ice 

2 oz Campari 

2 oz orange juice 

Fill a glass with ice. Add the Campari 

and orange juice. Stir well. 

Campari Mojito 

1 oz Campari 

4 lime wedges 

1 tbsp sugar syrup 

8 large mint leaves 

Crushed ice 

Soda water 

Add the lime and sugar to a tall glass and muddle with a spoon. Add the mint leaves. 

Fill the glass with crushed ice and pour in the Campari. 

Rapidly raise and lower the spoon to thoroughly mix the drink, and then top with 

soda. 

Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint, rubbing the leaves before serving to release the 

bouquet 

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YAN TING, ST REGIS 

SINGAPORE 

Lunar New Year festive dining at the 

Cantonese restaurant includes Executive 

Chinese Chef Tony Wun’s new creations 

like Braised King Prawn with Shrimp Oil 

Special Lunar New Year dining includes a la carte, special set 

menus and gourmet takeaways available from 9 January to 11 


Special Set Menus 

Select from four 6-course set menus priced from S$118++ per 

person, featuring Wok-baked Boston Lobster with Homemade 

XO Sauce, Steamed Sea Perch Fillet with Celery and Chinese 

Rice Wine and Fried Rice with Crab Meat and Dried Scallops. 

Groups of 10 diners have five 8-course set menus priced 

from S$1288++ per table to select from, with Crispy Roasted 

Chicken with Black Truffle, Whole Crispy Suckling Pig and 

Buddha Jumps Over the Wall. 

A la Carte Selection 

Toss to an auspicious start with the signature Prosperity ‘Yu 

Sheng’ with Norwegian Salmon (available in medium and large 

portions), decked with fruits like marinated papaya, honeydew, 

pomelo, strawberry and snow pear. 

Enjoy Chef Tony Wun’s creations such as Braised King Prawn 

with Shrimp Oil¸ Deep-fried Sea Perch Fillet with Fermented 

Beancurd, Wok-baked Lobster with Superior Stock and Butter, 

and Braised Beef Ribs with Chef’s Signature Sauce. 

For sharing try the Deep-fried Dace Fish served with Clam 

Sauce and Braised Boneless Short Ribs, or noodle and rice 

options like Double-boiled Chicken with Glass Vermicelli and 

Wanton served in Claypot and Wok-fried Glutinous Rice with 

Wind-dried Sausages. 

Gourmet Takeaways 

Festive takeaway includes Yu Sheng with Norwegian Salmon 

and Crispy Suckling Pig stuffed with Glutinous Rice. 

Yan Ting 

Upper Level 1, The St Regis Singapore 

29 Tanglin Rd, Singapore 247911 

Tel: 6506 6887 Email yanting@stregis.com 

Hours: Served daily - Lunch 12pm to 2.30 pm; 

Dinner 6.30 pm to 10.30pm 

www.yantingrestaurant.com/en/cny2017 

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VLV Restaurant 

and Lounge 

Lo Hei in a turn of the century 

conservation Teochew mansion that has 

been updated in its architecture with 

tasteful and elegant modern fixtures 

Celebrate with special Lunar New Year set menus for 

varying group sizes and also a set catering specially 

to vegetarians. Each set includes the VLV “Lo Hei”, 

an exquisitely plated modern take on the traditional 

dish centred with fresh vegetables. Executive Chef Martin 

Foo takes care to use all natural ingredients for this creation 

with no artificial colourings or preservatives. Finely julienned 

carrots, cucumber and radish are elevated with the house made 

passionfruit plum sauce. 

Five set menus feature a number of VLV signature dishes 

like the Kagoshima Kurobuta Char Siew and the Black Truffle 

Roasted Duck which complement special dishes created for the 

season including Vermicelli with Hokkaido Scallop & Egg white 

and Coral Trout prepared Two Ways. 

Vegetarians can enjoy Chrysanthemum Tofu Soup with 

Matsutake & Bamboo Fungus and Fried Millet with Pine Nut and 

Olive. 

Yu Sheng creations are also available ala carte for dine in or 

takeaway. Each Yu Sheng is available in two sizes, small serves 

three to six persons and the large serves seven to ten. A wide 

variety of seafood options are available, with the Salmon Yu 

Sheng starting at $58++ for the small. 

VLV combines a modern Chinese restaurant, a club lounge, an 

al fresco live entertainment courtyard and a riverfront dining 

area. 

The Lunar New Year menus are available from 16 January to 11 

February 2017, for both Lunch and Dinner. 

VLV 

Clarke Quay, 3A River Valley Road, #01-02, Singapore 179020 

Tel: 6661 0197 Email: reservation@vlv.life 

Restaurant hours: Lunch mon-fri 12pm to 3pm; Brunch sat-sun 

11.30am to 3.30pm; Dinner mon-sun 5pm to 11pm 

www.vlv.life/singapore 

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CNYSpecials 

Me@OUE 

Lo Hei takes on an elegant twist with a 

combination of Japanese, French and Chinese 

cuisines, plus black winter truffles 

Lo Hei is a Chinese tradition that transcends all cultures 

and walks of life in Singapore. Me@OUE’s take on the 

iconic Singaporean Yu Sheng dish incorporates fresh 

ingredients from Japanese, French, and Chinese cuisines 

– a reflection of its open-kitchen concept. 

The restaurant’s interpretation of Yu Sheng retains the 

traditional ingredients but elevates the concept with fresh 

Salmon Trout Sashimi, Hokkigai, and Hokkaido Ikura topped 

with shavings of Black Winter Truffles, rare and highly sought 

after for its exotic blend of chocolate and earthy flavours. 

The Me@OUE Yu Sheng is available from 9 January to 11 

February 2017 at 98++ for 4 pax and 188++ for up to 8 

persons. 

Me@OUE 

OUE Bayfront Rooftop, 50 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049321 

Tel: 6634 4555 

Hours: Lunch Mon to Fri – 12pm to 2pm; 

Dinner Mon to Sat – 6pm to 10pm 

www.me-oue.com 

Me@OUE’s Yu Sheng platter is a joy of textures and flavours, 

harmonising Japanese and Chinese vegetables - the crunch 

from the purple cabbage, enoki mushroom, daikon cress, white 

radish and Japanese, ginger and pickled shallots. 

Me@OUE is Singapore’s only dining establishment offering 

three distinct menus – Japanese, French and Chinese – in an 

open-concept-kitchen. 

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