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Hair science with Toni & Guy
Lifestyle / Beauty & SPA
Written by : Jean C. Wong
Dec 4, 2008
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With more than 40 years of history and global renown, Toni and
Guy is a hairdresser you know you can trust. This Londonbased
international company has more than 400 salons all
over the world and has won numerous awards for its cutting edge styles.
Bringing you the latest trends on the catwalk, Toni and Guy trains the hottest
young hairdressers to give you the cut you need. Their newly opened
salon in Guangzhou is conveniently located in the
Tianhe District, a mere five-minute walk from the
subway. Given their reputation, my expectations
were high, but they did not disappoint. The staff
are just the right mix of friendly and polite, with
near perfect English. The place is elegantly decked
out in black and white with ceiling to floor mirrors.
First I was led to the rinsing chair where I was
treated to a long and relaxing head massage with
a fragrant and fruity shampoo. As soon as my designer
clad stylist began working on my hair, I was
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From carols to pub quizzes
Feature / Cover Story
Written by : that’s PRD editorial team
Dec 1, 2008
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carols; pub quizzes
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| Capture the festive spirit this Christmas by taking part in a number of
activities in the Pearl River Delta area. For those celebrating Christmas
in the more traditional way, many churches on the mainland, as well
as in Hong Kong and Macao offer services. But the PRD also has a
plethora of other events, including music concerts, pub quizzes and
loads of Christmas parties. Here are the more eye-catching ones:
What: Children's Christmas Party
When: December 14, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou
A delicious brunch buffet entailing tons of family fun with games,
songs, craft, photos with Santa, gifts and much more. (Organized by
the Guangzhou Women's International Club, www.gwic.org )
What: Christmas Pub Quiz
When: December 11, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Where: Red Square, Guangzhou
Teams of 6 go head to head to see who has the truest Christmas spirit.
200RMB includes a dinner buffet and free beer. (Organized by The ... ... |
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Beautiful accents
Art+Culture / Arts
Written by : Shane Qin
Dec 1, 2008
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Beautiful accents
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The development of art in Asia has usually been in parallel with
Europe and America, reflecting the general conception that art,
no matter where in the world, follows the same development pattern
and shares a similar history.
However, Asian artists tend to disagree. "The process of creating
international art does not end with western aesthetic theories and concepts.
The most important part of its formation that has been blatantly
overlooked is non-Western art," says independent curator Jim Supangkat
from Indonesia. For his expertise in Asian contemporary art and his
endeavor in promoting it to the world, Supangkat was made chief curator
of the upcoming "2008 A-one – China/Japan/Korea/Indonesia
Exchange Group Exhibition."
Advocated by the Sino-Japanese Friendly Association, A-one, short for
The Artistic Exchange Association of Asia, was established in Fukuoka,
Japan in 2003, consisting of some prominent artists from China, Japa ... ... |
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Black sheep brings the edge
Art+Culture / Arts
Written by : Shane Qin
Dec 1, 2008
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| While high-profile exhibitions such as the Guangzhou
Triennial have opened Chinese audiences' eyes to avantgarde
contemporary art, they have little to do with the PRD
art scene, which needs a more accessible, grass-roots platform for
local independent artists to emerge from the underground.
Fortunately, some concerned organizations and individuals
are already working on that, and among them, Guangzhou-based
American sculptor and art teacher Daniel. M. Krause is certainly
worth giving credit to for his effort in making the "Karakul
– Guangzhou's Contemporary Arts Festival" happen. "No matter
where you come from, as long as you're living and making art in
Guangzhou, Karakul is a way letting everybody see these original
works produced here," claims Krause.
Krause, who came to Guangzhou in 1988 for his MFA at the
Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, was supposed to go back to the
States and work in special effects in Hollywood. However, t ... ... |
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Autumn Outing Companions
Lifestyle / Buy the Way
Written by : Sammi Zhou, photos by Tim Huang
Nov 5, 2008
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Companions
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Limited-edition Sunglasses 3900RMB/Bvlgari, La
Perle Plaza
A pair of over-sized sunglasses can make you more in-style, impressive,
and mysterious this season.
Woolen hat 570RMB/Jessica, Sky Galleria
You may have heard of seamless underwear, but a seamless hat? Its simple
design, made available in earth color tones, places you close to nature
and autumn.
Italian Silk Scarves 3680RMB/Sammy, 1/F,Sky
Galleria, Citic Plaza, 223 Tianhe Bei Lu,Guangzhou广州
市天河北路223号中信广场中天购物城
It is not cold quite yet, but it's getting there. These Italian silk scarves are a
simple and elegant way to keep warm without having to bundle up.
Colorful Bracelets 238RMB/Pair Qggle, Updated
Mall, Zhongshan San Lu, Guangzhou广州市中山三路流行
前线
Nothing spells trendy better than some stand-out accessories for your casual
outings. Made of colorful, striped plastic with touches of gold-colored
metal, these bring out the best in any outfit. T ... ... |
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Accessorize like the stars
Lifestyle / Buy the Way
Written by : Sammi Zhou, photos by Tim Huang
Nov 1, 2008
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Accessorize like the stars
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A fabulous accessory is the best way to look "in"
for a new season. Shoes and bags are the primary
accessories. As winter is around the corner, you
may have loads of options with regard to shoes but a
pair of trendy high boots, which can go well with almost
any kind of dress, skirt or jeans, is worth opening your
wallet for. Rachel Bilson and Jessica Biel wear theirs
with skinny jeans while Rihanna matches her above-theknee
boots with fringes with her rock and punk uppers.
In terms of bags, small-sized clutches and oversized
bags are both popular this fall. Luxurious bejeweled
hues and metallic tones seem to be the two main
trends of this season. On the other hand, celebrities
mostly prefer bags in low-key and casual color tones
for daily use, such as Ashley Tisdale, Gisele Bundchen
and Keira Knightley. Agyness Deyn is different. She has
a small bag featuring long metallic 80s-style stud-andchains
details, which reflects her unique ... ... |
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Musical diplomacy
Art+Culture / Arts
Written by : Shane Qin
Nov 1, 2008
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Musical diplomacy
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It is said that music is a universal language that transcends
boundaries. For this reason, it has always played an important
role in communication and cultural exchange between
different nations around the world.
One example of this is the weeklong outdoor "Germany
Promenade" music festival to be held this month, which is part
of the friendship-building "Germany and China – Moving Ahead
Together" project.
In August 2007, a series of interactive programs between
the two countries, focusing on areas such as economy, technology,
education and culture, was officially launched in the hope
of increasing mutual understanding and establishing a foundation
for long-term cooperation.
After being successfully held in Nanjing and Chongqing, the
project came to Guangzhou in late September, bringing with it
business opportunities, new concepts and traditional German
culture to the PRD region. For music lovers, it's the chance to
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Get that Oriental feeling
Art+Culture / Arts
Written by : Shane Qin
Nov 1, 2008
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Get that Oriental feeling
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"It's fair to say that Trio Tarana is without precedent in the
world of improvised music," says AllAboutJazz.com. And
that's no overstatement as you listen to their creative interpretations
of various Asian musical traditions, which include the
music of Japanese Taiko Drum Ensembles, Afghani folk songs,
Hindu chants and North/South Indian rhythm cycles.
Such diversity benefits greatly from the extensive musical knowledge
of Ravish Momin, percussionist/composer as well as the trio's
soul. Born in India and now living in New York City - the world's
cultural melting pot, Momin had long wanted to create music that
could not only utilize his Indian roots, but also reflect the diverse
influences of the wide range of great musicians he has played with.
Trio Tarana was created in 2003 to accurately mirror Momin's hybrid
identity of music.
With violinist Sam Bardfeld and oud/lute player Brandon Terzic
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Let's talk about love
Art+Culture / Arts
Written by : By Shane Qin
Nov 1, 2008
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Let’s talk about love
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we all know something about Beijing opera, but what most of
us don't know that it was greatly influenced by the style of
Kunqu opera, which has a much longer history of more than
600 years. Originating in the Kunshan region of Jiangsu Province,
Kunqu opera has a complete system of acting and its own distinctive
tunes. Because of this, it was named as a "Masterpiece of the Oral and
Intangible Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO in 2001.
Over centuries, a great many works have been created in the Kunqu
opera repertoire. "The Peach Blossom Fan" written by Kong Shangren
in 1699 is considered one of the best. Set in Nanjing against the backdrop
of the handover of power from the Ming Dynasty to Qing Dynasty,
the play tells the story of the beautiful courtesan Li Xiangjun and the
scholar Hou Fangyu, with a peach blossom folding fan representing the
couple's love and separation – a reflection of dramatic social changes.
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Outside looking in
Art+Culture / Arts
Written by : Shane Qin
Nov 1, 2008
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Outside looking in
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Let's face it, we all love to look into the lives of
others (hence the popularity of reality shows). And
now, German-Romanian artist Daniel Knorr is inviting people
to have a peek into his own life. But it's nothing like The Truman
Show, as we don't see him, but instead view his existence
through a little LED device. So how does it work then?
In theory, this works by him switching on and off the device,
which is installed on a pedestal, through the Internet or mobile
phone when the artist wakes up or goes to bed. When the
light goes on, we know that he's
awake, and he sleeps with the light off. That's why the show is called
"Awake – Asleep".
"The idea is to materialize my (human) communication with elec-
tronic
systems in public and private places by sending the primitive
message of '1 and 0' from one end to another. The LED device tries
to implement another rhythm into society or the private life of someone
else, according ... ... |
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