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Spa, massage, and good food at Queen Spa
Lifestyle / Beauty & SPA
Written by : Christina Wong
Dec 4, 2008
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Spa
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If you want to treat yourself to a day of real relaxation, go to
Shenzhen's Queen Spa & Dining.
The four-year-old Hong Kong-style leisure center offers spa, massage,
hairdressing, slimming, manicure, food, Internet, TV, films, sauna,
and many, many other services, in a gigantic 40,000 sqm area. In fact
you can use it as a hotel --- it's open 24 hours a day.
Once you pay the entrance fee of RMB98, you'll be able to soak in the
3,000 sqm spa and massage pool, or relax in comfortable recliners to
watch TV or a movie, sip tea, snack on fruit, or order up any of the other
services like a pedicure, ear wax cleaning, foot massage, or full-body
massage (RMB168 for 90 minutes). Queen Spa has Chinese-style, Thaistyle,
Hong Kong-style, and aroma massages. If you have headaches,
insomnia, or shoulder and neck pain, try the physical therapy by its traditional
Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners.
If you feel tired, go down to the sleep area, where lit ... ... |
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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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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
joining in, the diversity of their music has bee ... ... |
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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
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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
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Nothing sacred
Art+Culture / Arts
Written by : Shane Qin
Oct 29, 2008
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Nothing sacred
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Lacking a high-profile art scene like Beijing or Shanghai,
Shenzhen is not a city where one gets to see celebrated
artists everyday. Therefore, it was quite remarkable to see the
headliners of the Chinese contemporary art world – along with
a number of noted international curators – gather in the city
for the opening ceremony of the OCT Art & Design Gallery in
Nanshan District.
That "China's first design-themed gallery" opened in
Shenzhen reflected the city's leading position in the Chinese
design industry. Its establishment also completed the "art triangle"
of the OCT Group, the Shenzhen-based real estate
behemoth and enthusiastic art promoter. The triangle's other
two points are the He Xiangning Art Museum, which has
developed into a national-standard museum, and the OCT
Contemporary Art Terminal, which features cutting-edge modern
art.
The OCT Art & Design Gallery, focusing on avant garde
design ideas, i ... ... |
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Sounds of passion
Art+Culture / Performance
Written by : Shane Qin
Oct 29, 2008
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Sounds of passion
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Born in Lyons, France in 1963, Juan Carmona, considered "one of the most creative
guitarists of the new flamenco generation", has always been proud of
being a descendent of the guitar playing Habichuelas dynasty of Granada, Spain.
Carmona started playing music at the age of 10 after receiving his first guitar
from his father, and his virtuosity quickly became apparent to professional musicians.
Later, Carmona studied at the prestigious National Conservatory of Music in Paris,
where he obtained his degree. At age 26, he became the first professor of flamenco
guitar holding a state-awarded diploma.
Yet to achieve genuine recognition for his art, Carmona decided to visit the land
of his ancestors at Jerez de la Frontera in Andalucía – the cradle of flamenco music.
For more than eight years Carmona rubbed elbows with an array of great artists in
flamenco, all the while immersing himself in their incredible talent.
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Bowling'em over
Feature / Features
Written by : Ranajit Dam and Lena Gidwani
Oct 29, 2008
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| On a sleepy Saturday afternoon,
in sleepy Tongle
Village in Shenzhen, a most
curious scene unfolds. In the
center of the field belonging to Tongle
School, a short Chinese teenager, clad
in red and with head encased in an oversized
helmet, guards three wooden sticks
with a bat. He is surrounded by eleven
foreigners of varying shapes, sizes and
fitness levels, one of whom charges in,
red leather ball in hand, and hurls it in
the direction of the boy. Almost reflexively,
the teen aims a full-blooded swipe
but connects with thin air, as the ball
thuds into outsized gloves of the burly
Canadian behind him. Sparse applause
and appreciative murmurs emanate
from the ring of foreigners, and someone
shouts in a distinct South African accent:
"Well bowled!"
This scene has been witnessed on
many a Saturday afternoon in Tongle,
a dusty corner of Nanshan District, for
a year or so since Chinese national
age-group cricket
teams began play ... ... |
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