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6 News a six-storey rubber duck, lions vs Barbarians and more.

10 Feature Junk trippin': your guide to boating in hong kong.

16 Eating historic restaurants, chanel cookies and new openings.

20 Home cheerful spring homeware.

22 Family Fun things to do on dull days.

24 Outdoors Finding nemo: scuba diving in hong kong.

28 Health and beauty crossfit training in Fortress hill.

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apr 6Golden BoxerTwo-time Olympic gold medallist and three-time World Amateur champion Zou Shiming makes his professional debut at Cotai Arena, Macau. Tickets $80-$2,680 from www.cotaiticketing.com.

apr 13Beertopia!Hong Kong’s largest craft beer festival returns with lectures, food, music, games and lots of beer. West Kowloon Waterfront. Tickets $250-$500 from www.beertopiahk.com.

apr 13Club Clicquot Vingt-TroisReturn of the famous Kee Club party with international DJ Osunlade – the messiah of ancestral house music – spinning the tunes and bringing down the house. Tickets $300 from Kee Club, 6/F, 32 Wellington Street, Central, 2810 9000.

apr 4Ching Ming FestivalPublic holiday and a good excuse for a hike.

apr 6Hong Kong Pillow Fight DayDress up (pyjamas at least) and take your own pillow to Chater Garden, Central, for a cushiony battle. The whistle blows at 4pm. Details at 2013.pillowfightday.com.

Exhibition showcasing the work of Asia’s young, emerging and recognised artists. JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong, Pacific Place, Central. For details visit www.asiacontemporaryart.com

Want tickets?We’re giving away VIP tickets to the Asia Contemporary Art Show to the first people to join our mailing list. To enter, email your full name and mailing address to [email protected] with the subject: ASIA CONTEMPORARY ART SHOW.

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apr 630-Hour FamineWorld Vision's famine fundraiser enters its 30th year. Join the eight-hour experience or 30-hour famine camp (minimum donations of $400 and $1,200 respectively), including workshops, games and concerts. From 2pm, Aberdeen Athletic Field, Aberdeen, 30.wordvision.org.hk.

apr 3-8Sotheby's Spring AuctionWines, contemporary Asian paintings and timepieces valued at $70,000- $6 million go under the hammer. Hall 5, HKCEC, Wan Chai. Details at www.sothebys.com.

apr 5, 12Hong Kong Culture Design SeminarsFeaturing local designers Michael Miller Yu (April 5) and Douglas Young (April 4). Hong Kong Design Institute, 3 King Ling Road, Tseung Kwan O, 2928 2894. Tickets $150 from www.hkdi-designdialogue.com.

apr 15-21Circa Pop-up storePop-up store by renowned London-based vintage furniture dealer Circa, selling 1950s-70s furniture and accessories from the US and Europe, including pieces by Willy Rizzo and Studio Jansen. Priced at $3,000-$60,000. The Space, 210 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, 9180 7716.

apr 20Homegrown Foods Harvest FeastEleven of the city’s most talented chefs cook up an organic feast right on the New Territories’ farm where the produce is grown. Tickets $1,488 ($888 for children) including food, drinks and bus transfer from Central. Available from 2671 2771, www.homegrownfoods.com, and participating restaurants (see website for details). Da

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BOOK NOWmay 1Barclays MoonTrekkerRegistration opens for the overnight endurance hike on Lantau Peak on October 18 in aid of literacy charity Room to Read. Details at www.barclaysmoontrekker.com.

may 6Blur LiveBritpop’s finest bash out stonkers for girls who like boys like their girls, etc. AsiaWorld-Arena, Lantau. Tickets $480-$880 from www.hkticketing.com, 3128 8288.

may 18SibeliusJason Lai conducts Stefan Temmingh and the Hong Kong Sinfonietta. Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall, Central. Tickets $180-$320 from www.urbtix.hk, 2111 5999.

may 21Sigur RosEthereal ambient soundscapes from the Icelandic band. AsiaWorld-Expo, Lantau. Tickets $750 from www.hkticketing.com, 3128 8288.

Jun 1British & Irish Lions vs BarbariansWorld-class rugby at Hong Kong Stadium. Tickets $750-$1,290 from www.hkticketing.com, 3128 8288.

apr 17-Jun 23Le French MayThe annual celebration of all things French turns 21 this year, with more than 500 events in visual arts, classical and contemporary music, dance, opera, drama, circus and films. Details at www.frenchmay.com.

apr 19-28Dirty DancingThe 80s movie classic comes to life with Baby and Johnny and 38 dancers live on stage. HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. Tickets $395-$995 from cityline.com.hk, 2111 5333.

apr 22Earth DaySupport environmental protection, www.earthday.org.

apr 20-23HK Houseware FairHomeware heaven with famous brands such as Umbra, Dartington Crystal and Glassclock among hundreds of exhibitors. HKCEC, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, 2240 4372.

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From Soho To Poho BAzAArFirst came LKF, then SoHo. Now the cool gang has shifted west to PoHo, the formerly sleepy residential area of Po Hing Fong, north of Tai Ping Shan Street. Galleries, design firms, cafes and vintage shops are proliferating in this newly gentrified area, and they’re keen to introduce the rest of us to what is going on in the neighbourhood. The area’s businesses are teaming up for a one-day Poho Bazaar in Po Hing Fong on June 1. Cue entertainment, mingling, fun and shopping.

WhAT’S uP, duck?Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman’s 16.5m rubber duck paddles into Victoria Harbour on May 2. The six-storey bath toy floated for the first time in 2007 and has since toured Amsterdam, Osaka, San Paulo and Sydney. The rubber duck will be at Ocean Terminal, Tsim Sha Tsui, from May 2 to June 9.

ASiA ConTemPorAry ArT ShoWMore than 2,000 original paintings, sculptures and photographs by young, emerging and established Asian artworks will go on sale at reasonable prices at the Asia Contemporary Art Show. It is also accepting entries until April 22 from Hong Kong-based painters for the inaugural Hong Kong Art Prize. The $80,000 cash prize will be presented on May 16. The exhibition will be held on May 23-26 at the J.W. Marriott, Hong Kong, Pacific Place, Central. Tickets $120-$240 from www.asiacontemporaryart.com. Artists interesting in entering the Hong Kong Art Prize will find details at the website.


heAr Them roar The all-star British and Irish Lions rugby team will be playing in Hong Kong on June 1 before embarking on a six-week tour of Australia. They will be playing the Barbarians Club, made up of the best players from Italy, South Africa and France.

It will be the first time the Lions have played at the Hong Kong Stadium, and only their second outing against the famous Baa-Baas. The occasion marks the 125th anniversary of the Lions tour, which happens every four years in Australia, New Zealand or South Africa. Gates open at 4pm, with kick off at 7.30pm. Tickets from $750 from www.hkticketing.com. For details, visit www.lionsrugby.hk.

Too CuTe These sweet plastic shoes are just the thing for Children’s Day on April 4. Find them at MDreams, 5/F, Times Square, Causeway Bay, 2110 1512.

BéBégArTen oPenS New kindergarten Bébégarten opens on April 8 in a 10,000 sq ft space in One Island South, Aberdeen. With a curriculum that cherry-picks the best of pre-school learning philosophies from around the world, the new kindergarten has six 700 sq ft classrooms, two playgrounds designed for small children, two visual and performing arts’ rooms as well as a lounge area with coffee bar and resource library for parents. Level 3, One Island South, 3487 2255, www.bebegarten.com.


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PoP-uP vinTAge ShoPS The Space is hosting two pop-up vintage furniture shopping opportunities this month. First up is 18th- and 19th-century furniture – upholstered bergere chairs, velvet chaise longues, lyre tables – from Authentiques on April 6-10. This will be swiftly followed by 1950s-70s furniture and accessories from London furniture dealer, Circa, from April 15 to 21. Circa, which counts Sir Bob Geldof as a client, will showcase classic pieces by designers such as Willy Rizzo, Romeo Rega, Maison Charles, Studio Jansen and Mahey. Prices will range from $3,000 to $60,000. 210 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, 3575 8102.

LeSLie Cheung exhiBiTion The death of Hong Kong music and movie star Leslie Cheung shocked his fans a decade ago. Now a series of events are commemorating Cheung’s artistic achievements. An exhibition showcasing his costumes and awards, as well as film clips and interviews with the artists and directors who knew him best, will be held at Times Square, Causeway Bay, until May 1. A separate Leslie Cheung film exhibition at Hong Kong Cultural Centre ends April 2.

nATurALLy nAnnyNaturally Nanny is a new nanny agency, offering one-off, short- and long-term professional babysitters, nannies and governesses. It has been set up to plug a gap in the market for parents looking for native speakers of Cantonese, Mandarin, English or European languages to care for their children.

All nannies will have a minimum of two years’ childcare experience and hold valid Hong Kong working visas; the agency will also thoroughly check all qualifications and references. The agency requires a minimum of 24 hours notice to find a suitable carer and personnel are only hired for child-related duties, not domestic help. For details, visit www.naturallynanny.com.

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Two-dimensional art is so last year. Enter Island6, a Shanghai collective of self-

proclaimed “tech-geeks and creative talents” that specialises in new media. After making headlines at the Auckland Arts Festival and Lotus de Vivre Gallery in Bangkok, Island6

is opening in Hong Kong. Its inaugural exhibition, “Need. Want. Hunt”, presents

interactive multimedia artworks in the form of LED, video and post-contemporary painted images. Open Wed-Sun, 11.30am-7.30pm,

until May 19. 1 New Street, Sheung Wan, 2517 7566, www.island6.org.

SuSTAinABLe gLAmourEuropean fashion giant H&M, long known for so-called disposable fashion, is combatting its wasteful image with a new collection of partywear made from sustainable fabrics. The Conscious Exclusive collection for men and women will feature clothing and accessories in organic cotton, recycled polyester, recycled polyamide and Tencel. For women, there are dramatic 40s-styled dresses and for men, there are sharply tailored red-carpet suits, with a nod to Hedi Slimane’s signature slim fit. It will be available in stores from April 4.

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Deep Water Bay & Repulse Bay, Hong Kong Island

Who: Watersports lovers and party people

Why: There’s a reason yacht clubs have bases on Middle Island, between these two beaches: there’s good wind yet the water is relatively calm all year round, making the area suitable for

sailing, kitesurfing and wakeboarding. Then there are the lovely beaches and Lamma’s seafood restaurants nearby

for lunch. Where to embark: Aberdeen or

Stanley.

O n a beautiful morning, the top deck of a junk cruising out of the harbour is a setting that brings clarity of

thought and purpose. With a beer in hand and the weekend spreadeagled before you, the existence of Monday can be denied against the backdrop of spectacular island formations, warbling jetskis and the odd cargo ship. In the grip of such

seafaring spirituality you may find yourself able to wrestle with a mid-life crisis or come to terms, intellectually, with the banging pantomime that is Chinese opera. If you are at the crossroads of a moral dilemma it may be worth organising a junk trip if only to secure some quality time with the South China morning coast. Here’s how to go about it.

Where to drop anchor in Hong Kong. By Kawai Wong.

Junk trippin’

Tai O, LantauWho: Eco-tourists, seafood lovers and

heritage trailersWhy: Visit the Chinese pink dolphins

in the waters off northwest Lantau. Hong Kong Dolphinwatch (2984 1414) offers private charters for

$11,200, including boat hire and guides for up to 56 people, with a stop for lunch at one of Tai O’s

seafood restaurants. Where to embark: Tung Chung Old Pier or Tuen Mun; embarking in the city means a sail time of three hours

or more.

Lamma Island Who: Seafood lovers, sunbathers,

turtle-spotters Why: A short hop from Aberdeen, the seafood restaurants of Sok Kwu Wan are a junk-trip favourite. Once you’ve eaten your fill of black-pepper prawns, steamed garoupa and scallops, snooze on the top deck as your junk potters round to Sham Wan, a secluded cove with a white sand beach where green

turtles lay eggs in season. Where to embark: Aberdeen or

Stanley.

Cheung Sha Beach, Lantau Island

Who: Surfers and beach loversWhy: This three-kilometre beach has golden sand and shallow waters, with a surf school and watersports centre on the beach. Keep an eye open for

feral cows. Due to the beach’s location close to the mouth of the Pearl River, the water tends to be murky. Decamp

to The Stoep for lunch. Where to embark: Central or

Aberdeen.


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Long Ke, Sai KungWho: Sunbathers and swimmers.

Why: With clear turquoise water and almost a kilometre of golden sand

backed by pines, this beach could be in Thailand. Although not patrolled

by lifeguards, it has bins and portaloos for hikers walking down from the

nearby Geopark. It’s a fair hike from the piers and you may be charged

extra by some companies. Where to embark: Sai Kung or

Pak Sha Wan.

Millionaires Beaches, Sai Kung

Who: Junk trippers, families.Why: The most popular bay in

the area is thronged with junks on summer weekends, attracted by the

white sand and turquoise waters of the two sheltered beaches. Big

Millionaires has a warm lagoon and small stream that provides hours of fun for dam-builders. Little

Millionaires tends to be the domain of private-boat owners (and Jaspas parties). Go early, stay late or moor

up out of season. Where to embark: Sai Kung or

Pak Sha Wan.

Snake Bay, Sai KungWho: Hikers, adventurers, swimmers

and snorkellers.Why: There’s a small beach with

some large rocks and, just around the corner, a calm cove that is ripple-free on even the windiest days. A hiking track leads over the hill to Yau Ley

seafood restaurant at Sha Kiu Tsuen, and on into Sai Kung Country Park. In the bay, former guesthouse Club Captain Bear is now eerily empty. Look for the fibreglass giraffe and

orangutan in the grounds. Spooky! Where to embark: Sai Kung or

Pak Sha Wan.

Bluff Island, Sai KungWho: Sunbathers, swimmers, scuba

divers and snorkellersWhy: Accessible only by private boat, Bluff has a pretty beach (Ung Kong

Wan) but the big attraction here is the coral reef protected by a conservation zone on the left of the bay. Look for

the submerged jeep just offshore, said to have been cut adrift by smugglers in the 1990s. There are snakes and

boar on the island, plus a hiking track to the summit – for those who don’t

object to the wildlife, that is. Where to embark: Sai Kung or

Pak Sha Wan.

Main St. DeliLower lobby, The Langham Hong

Kong, 8 Peking Road, Tsim Sha

Tsui, 2132 7898.

This US deli will deliver buffet-

style dishes straight to the pier for

your next junk party. Pick up the

special menu, choose appetisers,

sandwiches, meat platters and

desserts and email it back.

Yau LeySha Kiu Tsuen, High Island, 2791

1822, www.yauleyseafood.com.hk.

At weekends, this Cantonese

seafood restaurant, between Snake

Bay and Millionaires Beach, is

thronged with rosy-cheeked junk

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down on deep-fried squid, curry

crab and steamed garoupa.

Seafood Island Restaurant7 Po Toi O, 2719 5730.

After a day at the Sai Kung or

Clearwater Bay beaches, drop

anchor off Po Toi O. It’s a working

fishing village famous for its

seafood – try mantis shrimp, razor

clams with black bean and scallops

with garlic and rice noodles.

Rainbow Seafood RestaurantFirst Street, Sok Kwu Wan,

Lamma, 2982 8100.

Rainbow Seafood is the oldest and

biggest (800 seats) restaurant on

Lamma. It serves Cantonese-style

seafood, such as deep-fried squid

with salt and pepper, fried razor

clams with black bean and chilli.

The Stoep 32 Lower Cheung Sha Village,

Lantau, 2980 2699.

A cheerful South African barbecue

restaurant, The Stoep is a laidback

place, with a large terrace and

tables on the sand. It specializes in

heaping platters of grilled meat and

homemade bread with dips such as

hummus and tzatziki.

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Jungle Jane This converted Australian cray-fishing boat has a vast deck that has been turned into a sunlit party space with a powerful sound system, bean bags and a dance floor for up to 49 guests. There’s a swimming platform for showing off your signature dives, Catuma floating lounges for bobbing about in a horizontal position, and a powerful engine for getting you where you want to go at speed. It costs $350 a person from 10am-6pm. Reservations: Hong Kong Yachting, www.hongkongyachting.com, 2526 0151.

The BountyThe only tall ship in Hong Kong, The Bounty is a 138ft beauty that turns heads wherever she sails. She’s cut from the same cloth as the ships that novelist Joseph Conrad once worked on as a merchant seaman from 1874 to 1894. While Conrad would have sweated between decks with hundreds of crew, you’ll be able to swan around in luxury with up to 60 other guests. The Bounty can be hired for day trips, lunches on deck or in the cabin (seats 15), with berths for 21 sleepyheads. It costs $41,000 for seven hours. Reservations: Saffron Cruises, www.saffron-cruises.com, 2857 1311.

Mustang 2800 cruiserNext time you have visitors who want to do a harbour tour, crank it up a gear by hiring this 28ft Mustang motor cruiser for up to seven people. You can customise your own tour or choose from existing itineraries, including trips around the harbour, a ships and bridges tour, and out to the Geopark and Sai Kung beaches. Prices start at $2,300 for a one-hour cruise, rising to $5,700 for circumnavigating Hong Kong Island. Reservations: Intimate Charters, 9211 0929, www.intimate-charters.com.

D’Estree Bay Due to arrive in Hong Kong this month, D’Estree Bay is a glamorous 46ft sailing catamaran that will make you the envy of every junk-

tripper in the bay. Gleaming, beautiful and stable even in rough seas, this Schionning catamaran can carry 15 people, plus crew. With three queen-sized cabins, a large saloon and a galley, it can be hired for day trips, dinner parties or overnight stays. Reservations: Hong Kong Yachting, www.hongkongyachting.com, 2526 0151.


MichelangeloClassier than your average junk, the 88-foot Michelangelo is a vision in mahogany, teak and copper. Its list of clientele is pretty swank too, including the Crown Prince of Denmark, Prince Albert of Monaco, and Richard Branson. It can accommodate up to 59 guests on its sundecks, dining room, living room, bar and five sleeping cabins. An eight-hour charter is $23,000.Reservations: Beatrice on 6621 1691, [email protected], www.luxuryjunk.com.hk.

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Aqua Luna This traditional wooden sailing junk serves as a glam bar that sails nightly from Central Pier 9 at 7.30pm in time for the Symphony of Lights. Enjoy the spectacle with an eponymous Aqua Luna cocktail. 2854 1813, www.aqualuna.com.hk.

Hong Kong YachtingCharters 30- and 40-person junks equipped with iPod systems, as well as two racing yachts, the 40ft Circus (for 10 people, plus crew) and 60ft V1 (for 18 people, plus crew). And, yes, you will be expected to haul on a few ropes. 2526 0151, www.hongkongyachting.com.

Island JunksA fleet of teak junks can accommodate up to 50 guests with a range of add-on services, including Thai massage. 2877 5222, www.islandjunks.com.hk.

Jaspas Party JunksThese junks are a blast, with great barbecued food, bottomless Sea Breeze cocktails (plus beer, wine, soft drinks), pre-loaded iPods and that famous Jaspas hospitality. 2792 6001, www.jaspasjunk.com.

JubileeRents junks and Western-style cruisers for day trips, fishing and squid trips, along with a wide range of toys such as banana boats and wakeboarding. Catering available. 3555 5666, www.jubilee.hk.

Mes AmisA fully catered 44ft party junk for up to 32 guests, with bottomless cocktails, beers, wine and soft drinks and a Western menu served by onboard staff. Pickup locations on Hong Kong Island and Tsim Sha Tsui. Speedboat available. 3170 7063, www.mesamis.com.hk.

Pana OceansJunks and cruisers for 33-58 people, with catering options available. 2815 8235, www.panaoceans.com.

Standard BoatThis long-established company has a fleet of wooden junks, luxury motorboats, yachts and even ferries. 2570 1792, www.standardboat.hk.

Vikings CharterA fleet of catered or non-catered junks, plus speedboats for banana boating, water-skiing and wakeboarding. 2576 8992, www.boatandboating.com.

Want to learn the ropes? The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, Hebe Haven Yacht Club and Aberdeen Boat Club all operate well-regarded sailing training courses for adults and children at all levels of ability. Dinghy and keelboat (larger boats with a solid keel) courses are available. For details, visit the clubs’ websites: www.rhkyc.org.hk, www.hhyc.org.hk, www.abclubhk.com. Saffron Cruises also runs keelboat courses aboard a 21ft training yacht and a 44ft Jeanneau racing yacht. For details, call 2857 1311 or email [email protected].

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Pull up a seat in one of Hong Kong’s classic restaurants.

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THE PAWN62 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, 2866 3444. When was it built? 1888. What was it like?The Pawn was originally built as a row of shophouses on newly reclaimed land in Wan Chai, using mainly wood and bricks in the typical Lingnan architectural style. At street level, the building housed four family-run clothing businesses and hair salons, including Woo Cheong Pawn Shop at number 66, from which The Pawn restaurant and bar gets its name. Long balconies connected the four upstairs apartments, which were residences for Hong Kong Chinese. In 2003, the dilapidated buildings were bought by the Urban Renewal Authority for

THE PEAK LOOKOUT121 Peak Road, The Peak, 2849 1000.When was it built? 1902. What was it like? Although the Peak Lookout is located in one of the most prestigious areas in Hong Kong, this century-old restaurant had a humble beginning. Long before the Peak Tram was built, sedan-chair coolies would carry taipans up Old Peak Road for soirees at the Peak Hotel, a starry establishment perched directly opposite the current Peak Lookout. Left outside on sunny days, the chairs would heat up and grill the taipans’ seats, so in 1898 it was proposed that a permanent structure be erected near

$25 million. But its plans to bulldoze the shophouses to make way for luxury apartments and offices led to a public outcry and the URA performed a U-turn, spending $15 million on refurbishing and modernising the building in 2007. Today, the Pawn has a colonial-influenced interior by Stanley Wong that includes many of the buildings’ original features.What to eat?The menu is modern British, including classics such as fish & chips and bangers and mash, as well as real ale, wines and cocktails. The Pawn recently launched a Victorian-style afternoon tea ($295), served Friday to Sunday and on public holidays, for diners to enjoy quintessentially British tea delicacies such as scones, sandwiches, quiches and strawberry cheesecakes.

the hotel as a shelter for the chairs and their bearers. By 1902, the masonry was completed using leftover blue stones from the construction of the Governor’s Peak residence, Mountain Lodge. Four decades later, in 1947, the government permitted the trading of light refreshments, paving the way for The Peak Cafe – the forerunner of the SoHo bar – which later made way for The Peak Lookout. Today, Old Peak Road is still open to foot traffic, making a perfect – if steep – downhill passegiata for walking off your meal. What to eat? An extensive menu of Asian favourites, Western dishes, jet-fresh seafood at the oyster bar plus barbecued items. Wines come from Australia, Chile, Italy and China. There’s also a cocktail menu.

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Old school (Clockwise from

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inside Saigon; French elegance

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GADDI’SSalisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2315 2171. When was it built? 1928.What was it like?Although the Peninsula hotel was built in 1928, Gaddi’s – the French restaurant of “the finest hotel East of Suez” – opened in 1953, 12 years after the British surrendered to the Japanese in the Peninsula Lobby during World War II. It may have missed that slice of history, but beyond its windows Gaddi’s witnessed the tracks of the Kowloon Canton Railway become the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade, and the one-time tallest building in Hong Kong become dwarfed by skyscrapers.

Its European-style interior reflects

SAIGON1/F, Murray House, Stanley, 2899 0999 When was it built? 1844, demolished in 1982 and re-erected in 2000.What was it like? A grand stone building in the classical style – complete with Doric and Ionic columns – Murray House was originally built as the officers’ quarters of Murray Barracks in Central. During the Japanese occupation in World War II, the site was the headquarters of the Japanese military police, who used it as an execution ground and prison for Chinese citizens. More than 4,000 people are thought to have died during the 44-month occupation. Post-war, the building was thought

the neoclassical design of the hotel, with its signature blue and gold carpet, a 1670 coromandel screen from the Beijing Summer Palace and two six-foot Christofle chandeliers. In keeping with its elegant surrounds, a dress code is strictly enforced: diners must wear close-toed shoes and gentlemen must wear collared shirts, jackets and long trousers. What to eat?Gaddi’s may have created the city’s first chef ’s table, where diners sit in the kitchen. In a nod to Queen Elizabeth II, who was crowned the year Gaddi’s opened, chef Rémi van Peteghem has created an eight-course Diamond Jubilee degustation menu ($1,953), available on the second Sunday of each month. The tasting experience is rounded off with elegant tableside silver service.

to be haunted and has been exorcised twice. From 1975 to 1982, it was the headquarters for the Rating and Valuation Department. In 1982 the building was demolished to make way for the Bank of China tower. More than 3,000 blocks were labelled and stored, then later rebuilt in its current site in Stanley, which opened in 1999. Today, Vietnamese restaurant Saigon occupies part of the first floor, with tables on the verandah and an interior designed to reflect French colonial-era Vietnam with rattan fans turning gently overhead and grand French doors opening out to panoramic views of the South China Sea. What’s to eat?Traditional Vietnamese dishes such as shrimp cakes, chicken skewers, spring rolls and lemon grass chicken curry.


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It’s late, you’ve been drinking, and now you have the munchies. Instead of the usual suspects (McD’s, kebabs, Tsui Wah noodles), try a healthier option at Lily & Bloom. It’s serving oysters every Friday and Saturday from midnight to 2am. Slurp and sip. 6/F, LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham Street, Central, 2810 6166.

Spring has sprung at Bonnie Gokson’s Ms B’s Cakery with a new cake collection including the Kaleidoscope – panna cotta and vanilla chiffon with fruit jellies ($380/500g). Yum. 39 Gough Street, Central, 2815 8303.

I feel the same way about tasting menus as I do about being asked to put my hand into a black box to feel an unknown object: squeamish.

Just what prevents the surprise from being a duck foetus? So I was pleased to see the new Carte Blanche tasting menu at Petrus, the French restaurant at Island Shangri-La, offers diners a choice of vegetable, fish, meat and sweet ingredients for their mystery meal. Available at weekend lunches until April 28. Call 2820 8590.

For healthy Chinese food, try the expanded MSG-free menu at Heichinrou Central. New dishes include double-boiled fish maw soup with shitake and, my favourite, fried rice with Iberico ham, olives and spring onions. Nexxus Building, 41 Connaught Road Central, 2868 9229

Armani Privé’s new White Saturday Brunches are drawing party people, with a glass of Perrier Jouët champagne or Grey Goose Vodka Bloody Mary, plus food and live music ($420). Dress like Diddy. Saturdays, 12.30pm-7pm. 2F, Chater House, 8 Connaught Road, Central, 3583 2828.

It’s not easy organising a meal out for Hong Kong families, when Grandma eats only Chinese food, baby brother doesn’t like dim sum, and aunty won’t cross the harbour.

Solution: Spring Deer for classic Beijing food. Last time, we bumped into Sammo Hung and Choi Lan – picture op! 1/F, 42 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2366 4012.

Breathing new life into Alan Yau’s St Betty Restaurant is two Michelin-starred Aussie chef Shane Osborn (above).

His eclectic new dinner menu fuses the best of east and west in dishes such as Chinese preserved egg white with poached egg wrapped in breadcrumbs. Podium Level Two, IFC Mall, Central, 2979 2100.

OMG! So Sweet’s Yvonne So – sister of my friend Dorothy – has baked

some divine cookies shaped like Chanel and Fendi bags. Find them on Facebook or call 9503 8505.

THE DisH DiNiNG iN

The Genie ConceptFor those who need help with

their detox, Australian nutrition students Melanie White and Cara Grogan create yummy

detox juices, delivered free in a lovely cooler bag with ice packs.

Six bottles cost $600. www.thegenieconcept.com.

The Spice StoreCut down on salt and sugar without sacrificing flavour

by using more spices in your cooking. The Spice Store online shop offers Indian herbs, spices, daal chana and peas at discount

prices; for example, 65g of turmeric is just $16. Free delivery

on orders of more than $300. www.spicestore.hk.

Homegrown FoodsHomegrown Foods grows its own seasonal organic produce in China for delivery to homes in Hong Kong. It also supplies

fruits, vegetables and herbs to the Sheung Wan New York-Italian

restaurant, Posto Pubblico. Check out the website to order a box of produce, plus tips and recipes.

www.homegrownfoods.com.hk.

Anything But SaladsLocally produced vegetables and

vegan-friendly snacks such as raw cheesy kale crisps ($45) and

raw banana walnut ice cream ($60) made without additives or

preservatives. Free delivery on orders of more than $300. www.

anythingbutsalads.com.

Kinoa This online shop mails dried

organic foods such as noodles, pasta, gluten-free lentils and

quinoa mix. Delivery by Hong Kong Post, with $20 postage

charge on purchases of more than $500. www.kinoa-shop.com.

with Kawai Wong

Springtime at Ms B’s Cakery.

Healthy foods


1 Metropolitain French foodAnother week, another new restaurant in Sai Ying Pun. Metropolitain is unmistakably French, designed to resemble the entrance of a Paris Metro, right down to the art deco glass canopy. The food is rustic French – onion soup, foie gras, boeuf carotte and more. 46 High Street, Sai Ying Pun, 6292 3779. 2 Mayta Peruvian foodThe trend for South American food (Brick House, Socialito) continues with this new Peruvian restaurant in the heart of Lan Kwai. It’s the Hong Kong branch of an eponymous Lima restaurant run by celebrity chef Jaime Pesaque, which is on the S. Pellegrino 50 best restaurants list. 3/F, Grand Progress Building, 15-16 Lan Kwai Fong, 2790 0928.

NEW rEsTauraNTs3 Kisses Cupcakes New York cupcakesGough Street’s New York-style cupcake shop, famous for its delicious almond, green tea and chocolate cupcakes, has opened a new branch in Wan Chai, opposite Sift. G/F, QRE Plaza, 202 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, 2234 0088.

4 Piccolo Pizzeria & Bar Rustic Roman food Davies Street’s relaxed pizzeria Piccolo is opening a new branch in Wan Chai. On the menu are signature thin-crust Roman pizzas and hearty pastas such as linguine vongole. The decor is unpretentious with a soundtrack of pop music from the 1960s-80s. It’s a happy place for a casual get-together with friends. 22 Tai Wong East Street, Wan Chai, 2824 3002.

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Jeeves lampshade$1,980, Mr. Blacksmith, 88 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, 2529 7721.

Cushion$256, Linen House,

www.linenhouse.com.hk.

Watch Me wall clock$525, Lost&Found, L8, The One, 100

Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2997 8191.

Egg chair$3,990, SofaSale, 2/F, Tung Kin

Factory Building, 196-198 Tsat Tsz Mui Road, Quarry Bay, 2541 1230.

Fresh impressionsGive your home a spring makeover with bright and breezy

accessories. By Kawai Wong.

VasesFrom $495. TREE, 28/F, Horizon

Plaza, 2 Lee Wing Street, Ap Lei Chau, 2870 1582.

Wash Away All Sins soap dispenser

$580, Konzepp, 50 Tung Street, Sheung Wan, 2803 0399.

Chiquita stool$7,300, Ovo, 60 Johnston Road,

Wan Chai, 2529 6060.


Bloom Easy chair$16,500, Ovo, as before.

Chopping board

$82, Lost&Found, as before.

Typhoon scale$380, City’super, IFC Mall, Finance

Street, Central, 2234 7128.

Coat hook$380-$420, Mr. Blacksmith, as before.

Bottle stopper$70, Lost&Found, as before.

Bau Pendant lamp$3,280, Mr. Blacksmith, as before.

DL & Company skull candle

$400, Green Furniture, 13 Aberdeen Street, Central,

2322 3263.

Cake plates$265, Attic Lifestyle, www.attic-lifestyle.com.


family

Fun things to do on dull days, by Carolynne Dear.

Rainy days & Mondays

BOWLINGBowling is a perennial rainy-day favourite. On Hong Kong Island, the South China Athletics Association has a whopping 10-pin bowling centre, with 60 computerised lanes. The drawback is that you have to be a member to use the facilities: membership is $1,500 for adults or $800 for juniors. (The SCAA has excellents sports facilities, including a 50m indoor pool.) Each

game is $22 weekdays and $35 at weekends; shoe hire is $8. 88 Caroline Hill Road, Causeway Bay, 3577 6932. Otherwise, head across the harbour to Thunder Bowl, which has 22 lanes plus a VIP room with two lanes for private parties and bumpers for kids. A weekday game is $26/adult, $18/child (shoe hire, $9 for adults and $5 for children). Site 8, Whampoa Garden, Hung Hom, 2122 9822, www.thunderbowl.com.hk.

ICe SKATINGRug up and head to your nearest ice rink to burn off some energy. You can skate all day (9.30am-5pm) at Cityplaza Ice Palace in Taikoo Shing for as little as $50 during the week, including skate hire. Prices rise at weekends with Saturday and Sunday afternoon sessions (12.30pm-5pm) costing $65 for entry before 3pm ($75 after 3pm). Weekend evening sessions (5pm-10pm) are $65. There are lessons available. There are several restaurants and a cinema in the mall if you want to make a day of it. 18 Taikoo Shing Road, Taikoo Shing, 2844 8688, www.icepalace.com.hk.

CLIMBING WALLWhen the kids are bouncing off the walls at home, take the hint and take them to a climbing wall. The YMCA in Tsim Sha Tsui boasts a seven-metre climbing wall with a surface area of more than 266 sqm and plenty of experienced climbing staff to show you the ropes. On weekdays, it’s open from midday to 10pm and costs $30 an hour for children under 13 years and $42 for adults, plus $10/person for equipment hire. 41 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2268 7099, www.ymcahk.org.hk.

On Hong Kong Island, Da Verm Climbing Club is a specialist indoor climbing centre with seven-metre walls. It welcomes newcomers, including children, although you will have to pay a $100 membership fee, plus day rates of $120 for adults (over 16) and $80 for children. Please call ahead if you have not been before. 419G Queen’s Road West, Sai Ying Pun, 2803 0567, www.da-verm.com.

SCIeNCe MuSeuMThe Hong Kong Science Museum not only gets the little grey cells whirring, but it actively encourages kids to play with the exhibits, 70 per cent of which are interactive. Its permanent exhibitions include light, sound, motion, electricity, life science and transportation, with a children’s area on the third floor. Until April 10, it’s hosting a special exhibition, “Julius Caesar – Military Genius and Mighty Machines”, featuring interactive models of canny Roman war machines. Open 10am-7pm, Mon-Wed and Fri; 10am-

9pm on weekends and holidays. Closed Tuesdays. Tickets are $25; free on Wednesdays. 2 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui (Exit B2 from TST MTR).


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ANIMAL MONTHGet up close and personal with the Ocean Park babies – newborn pups, calves and chicks – on new behind-the-scenes tours of its animal houses. Running until May 5 as part of the park’s Animal Month in High Definition, it’s a chance for children to explore the back-of-house facilities at the Marine Mammal Breeding and Research Centre as well as Animal Nursery Tours of the Rainforest, Grand Aquarium, Polar Adventure and Amazing Asian Animals attractions. All proceeds from the tours go to the Ocean Park Conservation Foundation. Tours should be booked on the day on a first-come, first-served basis and cost $30

MARITIMe MuSeuMThe Hong Kong Maritime Museum has moved from Stanley to new premises at Pier 8, Central. The new museum is five times larger, with 15 galleries and a host of new exhibits detailing Hong Kong’s fascinating seafaring history through model boats, tales of bandits, paintings, friezes and interactive displays. There are real cannons, navigation equipment and ships’ bells – children will love the noisy Sounds of the Sea exhibition – and even a replica ship’s bridge to play on. A digitally animated scroll from the late Qing Dynasty tells the story of piracy and emperors in a 360-degree cinema. Open weekdays 9.30am-5.30pm, $30/adult $15/child. Central Ferry Pier No 8 (next to the Star Ferry), www.hkmaritimemuseum.org.

each, with proceeds going to the Ocean Park Conservation Fund. For details, visit www.oceanpark.com.hk.


Finding Nemo

outdoors

How’s the diving in Hong Kong?Darren: While fish stocks have been decimated over the years, there is still a huge range of marine life, but it is generally smaller than it should be. Most of the good diving is to the east of Sai Kung and north of the Sai Kung Country Park. Hong Kong is a good place to learn to dive. Learning underwater navigation here rather than in clearer waters is far more challenging and a real test of your skills – and you don’t have to study while on holiday.

Cyril: There are some nice areas with developing coral reefs and an interesting array of fish. The sites generally lack strong currents, which makes them perfect for a relaxing, stress-free dive.

What can you see down there?D: We see clownfish, sweetlips, groupers, goatfish, damson fish, moray eels, lizard fish, cuttlefish, pipe fish, nudibranchs, cardinalfish and many more. We occasionally glimpse octopus, lion fish and snake eels, and I have spotted stingrays. At the Nine Pins, off the east coast of Clearwater Bay, there are huge

anemone beds with some aggressive clownfish. “Nemo” is by far the most hostile creature I have come across in Hong Kong.

Shuen: Scientists have found 84 species of reef-building corals in Hong Kong. Occasionally we spot VIPs such as marble rays, butterfly rays, turtles, frogfishes and seahorses. I saw an eagle ray once.

Tell us about your best local diving experience. D: Night diving is a favourite of mine. The marine life comes out at night and it is much easier to see things such as cuttlefish and octopus.

S: On one reef check in Hong Kong, we found seven different species of nudibranches and sea slugs within a 100m transect area.

C: I had an amazing experience at Victor’s Rock (off Port Shelter, Sai Kung) one Easter when the water was blue and clear down to 25m. The submerged rock is surrounded by soft, colourful corals; I started deep and spiralled around the rock.

Who knew there was so much to see at sea? Jovy Lai dives in.

Darren Gilkison Splash Diving, 1/F Ko Fu House, 58-72 Fuk Man Road, Sai Kung, 2792 4495; www.splashhk.com.

Shuen Kau Diving Adventure, 2/F, Island Building, 439-445 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, 2572 2138; www.divinghk.com.

Cyril Kwan Mandarin Divers, 3/F, Technology Plaza, 651 King's Road, Quarry Bay, 2554 7110; www.mandarin-divers.com.


Creatures of the deepEver wondered what is swimming below you?

Nudibranch The shell-less molluscs

use bright colours as a defence

mechanism, warning predators that

they are noxious or toxic.

Cardinalfish Small and colourful,

cardinalfish are nocturnal, spending

their days in dark crevices and

emerging at night.

Cuttlefish Despite its name the

cuttlefish is a mollusc. Most species

can change their colour and texture,

especially when threatened.

Seahorse Seahorses live in protected

areas such as coral reefs or seagrass

beds where they use camouflage as

protection against predators.

Butterfly ray Usually found in warm

waters, the butterfly ray spends much

of its time laying motionless beneath

a thin covering of sand.

Plastic bag Relatively common in

Hong Kong waters, the plastic bag is

one of the most hazardous denizens

of the sea.

Moray eel With a snake-like body,

morays hide in rock crevices during

the day, becoming active and feeding

at night.

Clownfish Clownfish are associated

with sea anemones. A special mucus

on its skin protects the fish from the

anemone’s stinging cells.


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T here’s a scene in Bridget Jones’ Diary in which the singleton heroine, in a bid to get fit and

win her man, furiously pedals an exercise bike until she collapses with exhaustion. Which pretty much sums up the new crossfit trend. At least, that’s what I thought until I met the men behind Coastal Fitness (3/F, Block C, Sea View Estate, 8 Watson Road, North Point, 2512 2262), a new performance training studio in Fortress Hill.

No, no, no, insists founder Ed Haynes. There’s much more to crossfit than training till you drop. At Coastal, he says, most people work in a group following a set routine. A regular workout usually starts with strength work, tailored to your ability level, followed by a “metcon” – a combination of gymnastics, calisthenics, weightlifting and monostructural cardio work such as rowing.

Using these techniques, Haynes and his fellow Coastal Fitness trainers, Ant Haynes and Andy Bratsanos, have transformed the physiques of hundreds of Hong Kong Islanders into toned perfection (or something close to it).

The group training aspect of crossfit is appealing, building camaraderie and a sense of

Kawai Wong tries crossfit.

A group doing crossfit training at Coastal

Fitness’ new studio in Fortress Hill.fellowship with the people sweating around you. You don’t want to disappoint your group, which motivates you to persevere after you might have given up if exercising solo. Everyone is friendly and encouraging and there seem to be refreshingly few egos or vanity.

The studio has a New York loft vibe: cue bare concrete floor at reception and motivational slogans graffitied onto the walls. The group training area is like an indoor playground, fitted with gym rings, pull-up bars, dumbbells, barbells, rowing machines and Airdyne bikes. There's also a whiteboard for athletes to track their progress and see how they measure up.

Personally I much prefer crossfit to outdoor circuit training, which is similar. I didn’t like exercising in public parks – I felt exposed and I’m sure passers-by out for a stroll could have done without seeing my red, twitchy face. Besides, I worried about running on tarmac in the dark – what if I tripped on some unseen obstacle and fell?

Coastal Fitness has taken all the best elements of group training and moved them indoors, making it (relatively) private and, above all, weatherproof. I’ll be back.

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unless you are a hardcore fitness fanatic, your sofa probably exerts an inexplicable gravitational pull whenever you consider hitting the gym. But plan a happy soiree and the sofa is happy to spit you out and send you on your way. How about a fitness event that feels like a great big party? Now you’re talking.

Torq is running successful themed cycling parties at its 28-bike Central studio. The one-hour spinning class (from $196 a ride) feels like

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C hristian Rhomberg, 50, the founder of Kee Club, the chic private members’ club in

Central, and Club 97 tells us how he manages his finances, from running a club to what’s in his wallet.

Where are you?I am in China and going to Thailand next.

How much money is in your wallet right now? 8,000 Thai baht, 15,000 RMB, a few hundred Hong Kong dollars and 50 euros. Do you consider yourself a spender or a saver? I am an impulsive spender, although I do check prices and values. What was your most extravagant purchase? I once splashed out a few million dollars on antique jewellery. On other occasions, three Picassos. Both

Do you prefer to use card or cash?I prefer cards.

Do you use an Octopus card?Hardly, only for parking.

What’s your financial priority?To maintain a healthy cash flow.

As an investor, are you conservative or bold?I invest in my own businesses and on small properties, plus some art, jewellery and antiques.

What has been your best investment?My family and Hong Kong property.

What about the worst?Foreign currency deals.

ever considered being a venture capitalist?I am more of a creator than a venture capitalist.

What’s the most important lesson you have learned about money?Money tends to disappear, so it’s good to have some solid investments, like properties.

Any close calls during your business career? Running F&B and entertainment businesses, I have faced several difficult times – the 9/11 incident in New York in 2001, Sars in Hong Kong in 2003.

What’s your view on investing in Asia? I recently visited Sabah, Malaysia, which has a strong, surging economy, a very interesting property market and British investment law.

How has your university education helped in your business?I did a PhD in economics and marketing at the University of Innsbruck, Austria. I was not a diligent student but the degree gives me a solid business background.

What’s your top tip for aspiring entrepreneurs?Don’t start a business based only on profit expectation. Consider whether you can imagine being in this business for a long time and whether it complements your personality and your life vision. Also be careful not to turn your hobby into a business because you may lose the leisurely enjoyment of managing your hobby on a day-to-day basis.

What financial advice would you give to your two children?My son is becoming an artist and I told him to use his expertise one day to collect fellow artists. My daughter is a born manager and marketeer. My advice to her is to build her own business or brand.

Christian Talking dollars and sense with the Kee Club founder.

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Seen fleetingly in shaded forest, the blue whistling thrush can appear uniformly dark. But a more prolonged view in sunlight reveals beautiful rich blue plumage and silver spangling on the back, head and underparts. Close up, the thrush’s large size, stout bill and red eye gives it a rather aggressive appearance, substantiated by the fact that it has been known to take small birds, especially nestlings.

The blue whistling thrush’s range extends from Central and Southeast Asia, across China to the Pacific coast. It is usually associated with rocky streams and is often shy and elusive but on Hong Kong Island it is regularly seen feeding on insects and worms on the lawns of parks and gardens, especially at dawn. Hong Kong Park and the Peak are good places to look for this species. The female lays two to five greyish eggs with red or brown freckles in a mossy, cup-shaped nest on the ledges of overhanging banks or cliffs, or under bridges, usually close to rushing water. In Hong Kong, it also makes use of buildings during the breeding season. In the 1990s, a pair of blue whistling thrushes built a nest for three successive years on a ground-floor air-conditioner of my home next to a stream in Fo Tan, raising two broods of three to four young in April and June.

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By stuart Wolfendale

your chinese zoo-diac

Ox1961 / 1973 / 1985 / 1997

Swap with Rat. How on earth have you got yourself involved in event

organizing, brainstorming and other activities PR neophytes drool over? You prefer details, routines and integrity. You are exactly what the Chinese government needs to run its railway – give Beijing a call.

TIGeR1950 / 1962 / 1974 / 1986

You don’t understand “work-life balance”. You pounce on a job, rip it

to the bone and fall back exhausted. You’re not even driven by money. Reverse that by taking a government undersecretary post. The civil service does the heavy chewing, leaving you with the money. Lots of it.

RABBIT1951 / 1962 / 1972 / 1986

The Romanov Faberge eggs exhibition at the Heritage Museum is right up your

Prospekt. While there, take an unaccustomed risk: join a school party and explain that spending on Faberge eggs leads to communism and communism leads to eggs with salmonella or no eggs at all.

HORSe1954 / 1966 / 1978 / 1990

Tumbling headlong for somebody again? You will hit bottom fast and drift along in passive-aggressive

mode, unless you work at it from the start. Catch ferries to obscure temples for the upcoming Bun Festival and Tin Hau’s birthday celebrations. If you’re still together in May, you’ll have something.

ROOSTeR1957 / 1969 / 1981 / 1993

Your taste for good things demands you go to Sotheby’s this month

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GOAT1955 / 1967 / 1979 / 1991

While you made attempts to socialize last month, you still prefer musing at home alone. No wonder you

need constant reassurance that you have talent. Maybe you could have painted the Sistine Chapel roof better than Michelangelo, but who will ever know if you grow paler indoors?

DOG1958 / 1970 / 1982 / 1994

People who offer disturbed friends a shoulder to cry on often experience shivers

of schadenfreude. Can you honestly say that you don’t? For a mind-jolting experience, go to the Christmas and Seasonal Products Fair at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre in April. You’ll need Valium after that.

MONKeY1956 / 1968 / 1980 / 1992

You are liked for your wit and sense of fun but perhaps telling Apple Daily that Albert Ho Chun-

yan has an illegal cellar full of bad ideas when he actually lives in a flat was a prank too far. You need to work out what gets you loved and what lands you in trouble.

PIG1959 / 1971 / 1983 / 1995

Compassionate, generous, responsible, peaceful and prone to gaining weight:

does that sound like EOC chairman York Chow? It should because he’s a Pig. And he’s a Christian, which also lines up (except for the gluttony bit). All told, LGBTs – especially those with 50-inch waists – can expect fair play.

DRAGON1952 / 1964 / 1976 / 1988

The baby formula farce offended dragon mothers’ passionate sense of self-

reliance. “Are you wimps or women?” you cried. “Breastfeed the little blighters!” As grandstanding is close to your heart, get on the Lo Wu train with your baby, unbutton your blouse and suckle with a stern look.

SNAKe1953 / 1965 / 1977 / 1989

There is a difference between hard work and hassle. One you like, the

other makes your skin peel. That’s because the person you are working with has the worst sign for you – an ambitious Monkey woman who is all about self-image. Another Snake strength is plotting. Get rid of her.

RAT1960 / 1972 / 1982 / 1996

You’re too junior for the top jobs that allow the flexibility you crave but your dull work routine is

stressing you into considering homicide. Follow an urge to become a stand-up comedian or a full-time organiser for the Democratic Party (although it could kill your parents). Or chill out with yoga.

Hong Kong Island Magazine April 2013

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