Southside Magazine September 2013

September 2013

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The really useful magazineSEPTEMBER 2013

“If you can’T TakE ThE hEaT, don’T TIcklE ThE dRagon”

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4 Snapped!Southside’s social life.

ThE PlannER

6 happening in SeptemberThings to do, places to go, people to see.

fIvE MInuTES WITh...

10 ng gong-namHow to build a fire dragon.

lETTERS

12 have your sayViews from our readers.

nEWS

14 What’s going on?The latest from your backyard.

local

16 Tanks? no Thanks! Why Ocean Park’s dolphin show should go.

InTERvIEW

18 Belinda Bath & Ingrid keneally The bloggers behind Style Brief Hong Kong.

chaRITy focuS

20 EaRSInside the Hong Kong charity for Asian elephants.

fEaTuRE

22 destination outdoorsExpert advice on Southside’s best hikes.

EaTIng

28 Top teasPlus Fergus Fung on Stanley’s new Chinese restaurant, and a mooncake guide.

faMIly

34 kids’ stuff New products and places for people with kids.

EducaTIon

36 Making the gradeGet a jump on university applications.

ouTdooRS

40 Moon partiesYour guide to the Mid-Autumn Festival. Plus Outward Bound’s Multi-Race.

hIkES

44 visit the Eight ImmortalsAway with the fairies in Pat Sin Leng.

hEalTh & BEauTy

46 little leaguesTactics on getting kids into sports.

PETS

48 one for all?Why Hong Kong has so many animal-rescue charities.

cREaTuRE fEaTuRE

49 The barking deerA new column about Hong Kong’s animals.

MaRkETPlacE

53 your guide to shops and servicesCool stuff to buy and do.

claSSIfIEdS

58 loads of random useful local stuff

ulTIMaTE guIdE

60 all you need to knowNumbers that make life easier.

My SouThSIdE

62 Picture thisThe world of award-winning photographer Gail Turner.

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unTIl SEP 30geisha obsession exhibitionArt exhibition by Hong Kong artist Ron Legault.

Alliance Francaise de Hong Kong, 2/F-3F, Jordan Centre, 52 Jordan Road, Kowloon, www.afhongkong.com.

SEP 21-nov 1hong kong cleanupTake a broom to Hong Kong’s coastline, parks and urban areas in this annual series of enviro-events. Register at www.hkcleanup.org.

SEP 4-8Watch & clock fairAsia’s premier timekeeping showcase. Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, www.hktdc.com.

SEP 4drink for goodCocktails for a cause at Central and Sheung Wan bars and restaurants, which will donate $5 to HandsOn Hong Kong for each drink consumed. Details at www.drinkforgood.org.

SEP 7deep-sea fishing tournamentSize matters at this bluewater fishing tournament. Sign up at www.hongkongfishings.com or call 9122 0695.

SEP 15, 22, 29Island East Markets

Hong Kong’s very own farmers’ market sells everything from organic veggies to vintage goods. 11am-6pm, Tong Chong Street, Island East, Quarry Bay, www.hkmarkets.org.

SEP 18-20Tai hang fire dragon danceNoisy, smoky, awesome. 7.30pm-10pm, Lily Street, Tai Hang, Causeway Bay. See p.38.

SEP 5-ocT 6hong kong International comedy festivalBack for its seventh year and funnier than ever. Join the audience or stand up and take the mic. Details at www.hkcomedyfestival.com.

SEP 20Public holidayThe day after the night before. Catch some z’s.

SEP 24The killers live in hong kongAre they human or are they dancer? Here’s your chance to find out. AsiaWorld Expo. Tickets $888 from www.hkticketing.com, 3128 8288.

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SEP 19Mid-autumn festivalLight a lantern, eat a mooncake, dance through Pok Fu Lam with a fire dragon. See p.38.

SEP 13-14Rihanna live in MacauThe Diamonds diva is selling out fast. CotaiArena,The Venetian Macau. Tickets $280-$1,700from www.hkticketing.com, 3128 8288.


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Book noWoct 3-6asia contemporary art ShowYoung, emerging and recognised artists feature in an exhibition of works from 75 international art galleries. J.W. Marriott, Pacific Place, Central. Tickets $150-$240 from www.asiacontemporaryart.com.

oct 12clean half SwimA 15km annual race from Stanley Main Beach to Deep Water Bay for solo swimmers or relay teams of five. Dry off at the after-party. Register at www.openwaterasia.com.

oct 19-20hong kong International Water Polo Tournament and Southern Beach gamesTwo days of sandy fun and games at Repulse Bay Beach, including a 5km open-water swim from Stanley. Details at www.openwaterasia.com.

oct 12Justin Bieber live in Macau

Become a Belieber (we won’t tell). CotaiArena, The Venetian Macau. Tickets $380-$1,768 from www.hkticketing.com, 3128 8288.

nov 17Stanley carnivalOld-fashioned games, live entertainment, food, shopping and prizes. Proceeds to Christina Noble Children’s Foundation. Tickets $100-$250 from [email protected] (10 per cent discount during September). 11am-6pm, Hong Kong Sea School, 13-15 Tung Tau Wan Road, Stanley.

nov 29-dec 1clockenflap festivalIt’s back! Franz Ferdinand headlines Hong Kong’s answer to Glastonbury, with seven music stages plus art, film and cabaret. West Kowloon Cultural District. Tickets available from September 2 at www.clockenflap.com.

SEP 25-29Shakespeare’s globe The Taming of the ShrewLondon’s Globe Theatre recreates an Elizabethan staging for Shakespeare’s comedy. Lyric Theatre, HKAPA, Wan Chai. Tickets $265-$795 from www.hkticketing.com, 3128 8288.

SEP 28dragon dash

An urban adventure race that has multi-sex teams of four or five dashing across Hong Kong solving clues and completing challenges. All will be revealed at www.dragondash.org.

SEP 29Suede live in hong kongBrit-pop is back (for one night only). AsiaWorld Expo, Lantau. Tickets $580-$780 from www.hkticketing.com, 3128 8288.

SEP 27Quiz night

Bird brains unite at the Pickled Pelican, 8pm-10pm. 90 Stanley Main Street, Stanley, 2813 4313.


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the body, then the head, lastly the tail. After that, we put on the joss sticks, which are only lit for the dance. I try to follow tradition – I have never altered the making or dancing of the fire dragon.

The traditional fire-dragon dance takes five hours. We always do it at night for a more appealing visual effect from the burning joss sticks. We dance the fire dragon all the way from Pok Fu Lam Village to Waterfall Bay and into the water. On the way, the fire dragon pays homage at the Earth God altar and the Li Ling Divine pagoda.

We welcome people to join in the dance. Our motto is to let more people know, join and appreciate the tradition.

The Echigo Tsumari art Triennale 2012 in Japan gave me an international platform to promote the tradition. I was invited to stay in

Echigo Tsumari for eight days to build a fire dragon with local villagers and perform a dance.

The fire dragon tradition is very important to me. I am proud of it. I have written two publications about it and my brother and I teach secondary school students how to build fire dragons to promote the tradition. I hope it will be passed down to future generations and people appreciate the art of it.

The Pok fu lam village fire dragon dance takes place from 7pm on September 19. The dragon dances along Pok fu lam Road and through Wah fu Estate to Waterfall Bay.

The fire-dragon manPok fu lam villager ng gong-nam tells Steffi yuen how to build a fire dragon.

I learned to make fire dragons when I was eight, along with my younger brother. We grew up in Pok Fu Lam Village, which is more than 200 years old. We’ve been dancing fire dragons for a century and I have been making them for more than 50 years. It is our tradition, but also my childhood memory.

It takes a month and a half to make a fire dragon. We go deep into the mountains of Pok Fu Lam to search for bamboo, which we cut in early July. The bamboo takes a month to harden before being trimmed. We make the frame for

It is our tradition, but also my

childhood memory



headlineletters have your say

Please email your letters to [email protected]. We may edit for length.

Too little, too lateYour article “Here come the fish” (Local, August 2013) was interesting, but rather over optimistic.

As you pointed out, “some experts are not convinced” – including divers and marine scientists. The blue marlin caught off the coast was 120km out to sea, hardly a reflection of the immediate local conditions. This is a species that spends most of its time far out at sea, so the one whose luck ran out recently is probably a

one-off case.A 2007 report from the University of British Columbia estimated

it would take five years for our fish stocks to recover by 20 per cent, but since it took the government a further five years to act, even this now seems optimistic.

It remains to be seen if the ban is a case of too little, too late – and even if fish stocks recover, the local catch is still going to be laden with toxins, heavy metals and everything else we dump into Hong Kong waters, so let’s not harbour any illusions about feasting on local seafood. If the government is really serious about the fishing industry, they need to tackle the pollution at the same time.Janet Walkerhong kong dolphinwatch

I was here! Huge fan of your magazine – I picked up the August issue at my hairdresser and read it while I had my foils done. It's always a good flick through. And there I was in your People pages!

I'd almost forgotten about having my photo snapped by someone from the magazine. What a lovely surprise. We just signed up to have the magazine delivered every month for free to our house – really looking forward to receiving the September issue. My husband and I love that you cover local events too. Keep it up, love to see more and more. Taylor gregson Stanley

If a tree falls...On August 7, at approximately 7.15am, a large tree fell on South Bay Road, just uphill from a small plaza where a post office and two real estate companies are located. There were no injuries, but our domestic helper – who was out walking the dog – witnessed this occurrence and was shaken up as she had passed the spot minutes before. It is a road used by local pedestrians and many cyclists and runners.

The area was rapidly cordoned off and a large crew sawed up and removed the tree. Except for some sawdust and a gaping open area, one would never know the incident had occurred. But residents need to be made aware and, given the recent heavy rains, the trees along our roadsides need to be inspected. ann Quinn South Bay


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cococabana moves to Shek oBeachside Mediterranean restaurant Cococabana is reopening in Shek O. It’s the third location for Jean Paul Gauci’s restaurant, which opened first on Lamma Island, then moved to Deep Water Bay where its chilled-

out vibe and stunning views made it a popular haunt until it closed last year.

On September 1, Cococabana will officially reopen on the ground-floor of the LCSD building right on the edge of Shek O Beach.

Expect all your menu favourites as well as a few surprises Gauci has up his sleeve. “Our great new location has both indoor and outdoor areas with a small cafe on the side serving crepes, piri piri chicken, juices and much more,” Gauci says. “It turns into a cool place for cocktails around sunset.”

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new carnival for StanleyThe inventive fundraisers at Christina Noble Children’s Foundation can always be relied on to come up with fun new ways to raise money for their children’s homes in Vietnam and Mongolia. Their latest initiative is the Stanley Carnival, bringing all the fun of an old-fashioned fair to the Hong Kong Sea School on November 17. Expect traditional games, prizes, clowns, magicians, food and drink and lots of pre-Christmas shopping. All proceeds go to CNCF and Hong Kong Sea School. Tickets are $100-$250 from [email protected] (10 per cent discount in September). 11am-6pm, 13-15 Tung Tau Wan Road, Stanley.


newsflawless for freeHong Kong’s hip new beauty specialist, Flawless, is offering free facials for two lucky Southside Magazine readers. The centre’s skilled beauticians are earning a rep for their long-term customised treatment plans using leading skincare products.

For a chance to trial its Bespoke Facial or Superfacial for free, please email [email protected] with the subject “Flawless giveaway” and your name and mailing address. Those who can’t wait, can find Flawless at 4/F Sea Bird House, 22-28 Wyndham Street, Central, 2869 5868, www.flawless.hk.com.

Birthday pandasHow cute is this? Ocean Park’s pandas, Ying Ying and Le Le, turned eight last month and celebrated with tiered ice cakes. All together now, “sarng yut fai lok…”

nellie for elliesAn anti-poaching campaign by 11-year-old Stanley resident Nellie Shute has been creating quite a buzz online. Deeply concerned about elephant poaching in Africa, Nellie has been helping to spread the message in Hong Kong. Her letter to lobby group ElephantVoices, which was re-posted on its Facebook page, saw hundreds of likes, comments and shares from all over the world. Encouraged by the response, Nellie has started up a cause of her own.

“If we don’t do something about it, eventually they will become extinct. We can’t just sit around waiting for the poaching to stop,” she says. “I have been making cards that I hope to sell to raise money to foster baby elephants who are orphans because of the poachers.”

The handmade cards come in packs of three for $100 from [email protected]. All money raised goes to providing specialised milk formula for orphaned elephant calves in Kenya.


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contributors Carolynne DearMarie Teather

Sally AndersenFergus FungJackie PeersZoe ByronSammy KoNobel Cho

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activist Zoe ng tells Steffi yuen why there should be no more dolphins at ocean Park.

Tanks? no thanks!

July 27 was the first global Empty the Tanks day, when eco activists gathered outside 24 aquariums in 11 countries from the US to Australia to protest against the captivity of dolphins and orcas. At Ocean Park in Hong Kong, about 30 Empty the Tanks protesters demonstrated with banners, gave out leaflets urging the public to boycott the park and its dolphin show and handed in a petition to the deputy director of the Ocean Park Conservation Foundation.

It was a remarkably civilised affair. The park not only granted permission for the protest at its entrance, but even offered to supply a table for the leaflets.

Leading the official demonstration was Zoe Ng, former actress, jazz dancer and daughter of veteran Hong Kong comedy actor Richard Ng.

“The dolphin show really needs to stop,” she said. “I do not think it does any justice to the dolphins. It is not conservation, it is abuse. Hundreds of dolphins have died so that they can get their experience and knowledge.”

Muddying the waters was

an unofficial demonstration by another six activists who had brought along a bloody dolphin model and were swiftly asked to leave by police. Ng distanced herself from the “extremists”, saying, “I cannot be responsible for the crazies out there”.

As the Empty the Tanks representative in Hong Kong, Ng was invited to tour the park’s facilities and discuss the issues with chairman Allan Zeman and his team.

“They said that they have the best facilities, no cruelty, no attempts at suicide. But are the dolphins happy in there?” she said.

“I would like to see them phase out the dolphin shows, maybe not acquire anymore, not breed anymore. But I am not saying ‘free them; release them all’. Some cannot be released because they were born in captivity or have been there way too long.”

However, she was keen to maintain cordial relations and continue talking with the park, which she admires for its conservation efforts in raising awareness about shark’s fins and providing medical care and neutering for Hong Kong’s macaque population.

“Ocean Park has been reasonable. I am so grateful that they would come out and receive the letter,” she said. “I like Ocean Park. It is my childhood memory. If they could take the dolphin show away, it would be perfect.”

Meanwhile, she is encouraging the public to sign the Empty the Tanks petition while she awaits an official response.

“Everyday, people are signing the online petition and I will continue my dialogue with Ocean Park,” she says.

“The sea is where the dolphins should be.”

To sign the Worldwide Empty the Tanks petition, visit www.change.org or visit the facebook page www.facebook.com/EmptyTheTanksathongkong

The dolphin show needs to stop...

It is abuse

Zoe Ng hands a petition to Timothy Ng of Ocean Park.


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carolynne dear meets the bloggers dishing the city’s secrets on Style Brief hong kong.

Think you know Hong Kong? Well, now try viewing it through the eyes of stylist Ingrid Keneally and photographer Belinda Bath – “two Australian creatives in Hong Kong” – who have teamed up to create blogging sensation Style Brief Hong Kong.

The pair reveal their favourite city haunts, including restaurants, independent workshops, specialist boutiques and local artisans far from the beaten track. Illustrated by Bath’s stunning

photographs, the blog works as a little black book to some of Hong Kong’s most interesting creative sources.

Former Vanity Fair stringer and stylist Keneally describes herself as a “finder of beautiful things”, sourcing products from around the world for private and commercial clients. She has lived in Hong Kong for 14 years and is the creative influence behind homeware store Mirth Home in Wong Chuk Hang. Bath has worked as a freelance photographic stylist for TV, magazines and digital media, specialising in food and homeware. She currently creates stunning photographic collages on canvas of Hong Kong life.

“We wanted a showcase for our styling, with an original focus on the pictures and the little stories and explanations that go with them,” Bath explains. “It would be great to look back in a year or so to see how many offshoot projects have grown out of it.”

The blog is filled with recipes, go-to shops in dusty alleyways and tips for putting treasures together (“A good dark grey on the walls will warm up any space”). And it’s suffused with a passion for the city.

“I love the buzz and the eclectic mixture of people,” Keneally says of Hong Kong. “Even after 14 years, I still get a thrill out of stumbling across some laneway I never knew existed.”

Bath adds, “There is just so much to explore. When you think you have it covered, you discover something new. The opportunities for small industries are huge and we are lucky to have the resources on our doorstep.”

Gritty Sham Shui Po is a favourite spot and its plethora of haberdashery and fabric shops are frequently referenced in the blog.

“I still feel I haven’t really scratched the surface of Sham Shui Po. Every time I go I find a new treasure,” says Bath, who searches the city for retro pieces for her 60s-inspired home. “And I love Gough Street for its array of homeware stores, such as Mr Blacksmith.”

Keneally confesses to sourcing most of her personal pieces on travels with her husband. “I like furniture with a sense of history. If I had to mention one favourite shop in Hong Kong, it would be the first Manks on Staunton Street in the early 90s. It was so refreshing and new for Hong Kong. I bought two Scandinavian 1920s bookcases and I still love them. They now house my wine glasses.”

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charity focus giving back

Jumbo kingdomIn the first of a new column, agatha yuen looks at EaRS, a charity that aids asian elephants.

Elephant Asia Rescue and Survival foundation (EARS) was launched in Hong Kong by a former Southside resident in 2010 to promote awareness of the plight of the Asian elephant.

Found across South and Southeast Asia, the Asian elephant is facing extinction in the wild. In Thailand, for example, the number of

elephants has plummeted from 100,000 in 1900 to just 3,000, of which only an estimated 1,000 live in the wild. Habitat destruction and poaching are major threats to the wild population, but EARS is also concerned about working elephants being abused by circuses, trekking companies and urban tourist activities.

Founder Louise Rogerson, who lived in Hong Kong for 15 years before moving to Cambodia in 2012, is passionate about animal welfare and has worked with various charities, including the Animals Asia Foundation. She set up EARS after witnessing a Thai elephant starve to death because of a broken leg.

“When you see an elephant beaten, starved or shackled in chains, you feel absolutely compelled to help – everything else around you becomes insignificant,” Rogerson says.

EARS offers financial support for elephant rescues and co-ordinates emergency relief. It also works with specially selected projects in

need of financial assistance by funding food, medical care and construction projects – such as an elephant hospital, enclosures, ponds and bathing pools – or helping to purchase land.

EARS promotes responsible tourism. Its website gives details of “elephant friendly” projects and sanctuaries in Asia where the animals are treated with kindness and respect.

It takes particular interest in three elephants: Kiri, Seila and Sombo, sponsoring their retirements in Cambodia. For 20 years, Sombo gave tourist rides at Wat Phnom temple in Phnom Penh, which left her with painful abscesses on her front feet. EARS sponsored her veterinary care, including training for her owner, and retirement as well as construction of a new bathing pool and home for Sombo.

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Sombo’s monthly expenses include: • Betadine for twice-daily foot baths

US$360• Bathing pool maintenance US$200 • Fruit treats US$100 To donate, please visit www.earsasia.org.


– 10 minutes’ walk from my front door – and combine a great workout with beautiful views over Tai Tam and Stanley. Dragon’s Back is a

favourite because of its spectacular setting and it allows you to wind up in either Big Wave Bay or Shek O, both great places to grab a post-hike meal and drinks.

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Strap on your walking shoes for Southside’s great outdoors. local experts reveal their favourite hikes.

The trails are out there, waiting for you

destination outdoorsfavourite Southside trail?Pete Spurrier: I’m a fan of Section 7 of the Hong Kong Trail, which circles Tai Tam Harbour and ends at To Tei Wan beach. It’s shaded and gives lovely views across the bay. Buy the Countryside Series walking maps and go. If you don’t want to go alone there are quite a few local hiking groups which can easily be found online. Going with others ensures safety and there will usually be someone who knows the route well.Mark lehmkuhler: It’s a tie between the Twins and Dragon’s Back. The Twins are so accessible

nic Tinworth: I ran cross country in school here and rekindled my passion when I started running with the Hash House Harriers. The trails are out there, waiting for you to explore them, and all you have to do is get your shoes on and start running. It’s such a great way to explore and discover new parts of Hong Kong. It’s tough to single out just one but it would be section 8 of the Hong Kong Trail, over and around Dragon’s Back. The views are second to none and it’s a great one for cruising without thinking too much about what you’re doing. It finishes at Big Wave Bay beach, so you can paddle your sore and tired feet when you’re done.

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Pete Spurrier, hiker, writer and publisher.Spurrier arrived in Hong Kong as a backpacker in 1993 and never left. A regular contributor to

Southside Magazine, he’s the author of The Leisurely Hiker’s Guide to Hong Kong and The Serious Hiker’s Guide to Hong Kong.

nic Tinworth, Trail runner and photographer.Creative director at independent digital agency, Digital Butter, Tinworth likes to go sailing or

get lost (metaphysically speaking) on trails around Southside and the world. Follow his instagram adventures @nictinworth.

Mark lehmkuhler, Lawyer, photographer and Southsider. A Hong Kong resident of 17 years, Lehmkuhler

has a passion for photography and for Southside. He lives in Repulse Bay with his wife and five-year-old son. View his gallery online at www.flickr.com/photos/mark_lehmkuhler.

Sally andersen, founder of Hong Kong Dog Rescue.A regular contributor to Southside Magazine, Andersen sailed

into Aberdeen in 1984 and has lived in the area ever since. Read her blog at www.hongkongdogrescue.com.


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outdoors without hiking? PS: I like getting out on the water. I’ve enjoyed sailing in Tai Tam Bay and having fun on the little pedal boats at Wong Nai Chung reservoir.Sally andersen: I’ve always loved the drive to Stanley and on to Shek O. In summer, Shek O and Big Wave Bay are as good as any holiday destination, and there are lovely places to eat.Ml: We are always up for a day at the beach (usually South Bay or Shek O), running and biking along the Seaview Promenade between Repulse Bay and Deep Water Bay, and having lunch or dinner at Coco Thai or on the Stanley waterfront.

Best dog walk?Sa: Go to a beach in the summer [non-gazetted beaches include Waterfall Bay, To Tei Wan, Shek O Back Beach and Lamma Power Station Beach] and a country park in cooler weather. Hong Kong has miles of open spaces to enjoy. Plan a route with swimming for dogs in summer, or nice places to eat with your dog en route. Take water for both yourselves and the dogs and be very aware of heatstroke in hot weather. Many dogs get lost in country parks so make sure your number is on your dog’s tag.

nT: There are several kid- and dog-friendly trails that don’t require a lot of effort to get to. Probably the most accessible are the Hong Kong Trail and Wilson Trail; there’s lots to explore around Parkview and Tai Tam reservoir. Tai Tam Country Trail/Wilson Trail section 1 up to Violet Hill, then down to Tsz Lo Lan Shan path and back to Wong Nei Chung Reservoir is a great loop. And from the saddle before the Twins there are some great trails in and around Tai Tam reservoir.

hiking with kids?PS: The waterfront path between Repulse Bay and Deepwater Bay is a good start, and can even be done with buggies. The country parks department has laid out some nice nature trails and tree walks near the reservoirs at Tai Tam, Aberdeen and Pok Fu Lam. The heat is the only real danger when hiking in Hong Kong, so always take enough water and sun protection (hats and sunscreen), plus a map and mobile phone for emergencies.

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Ml: It’s tempting to set off on an all-day excursion, but with small children start with shorter, easier hikes. It’s more enjoyable for kids, and gives parents a chance to figure out what works in circumstances where a little trial and error won’t have significant consequences. With small children it’s important to be able to carry them if necessary, so a quality backpack carrier is essential (fit and adjust it properly and understand how it works before setting out). Have contingency plans – the weather can change suddenly or an unexpected delay can keep you on the trail later than anticipated.

Finally, to keep things fun remember that small children are likely to be much more interested in butterflies, spiders, flowers and rocks than panoramic views. Spotting spider webs along the Wilson Trail between Violet Hill and Stanley was a big hit with our son when he was three years old.

favourite location for taking photos?PS: Cape D’Aguilar marine reserve is beautiful, though a bit tricky to get to. During rough weather, the waves crashing onto the headland at Shek O are spectacular.Ml: I’ve lived here for years now and keep finding new favourite spots. The intersection of ocean, sky and mountains, plus the interesting architecture, makes for all sorts of great photography. The single most important thing is to be mindful of the light – the direction it’s coming from, what it is and isn’t illuminating, its colour and intensity, and how it is changing from moment to moment. The “golden hours” in the early morning and late afternoon are great times to shoot landscapes, but the half hour after sunset can produce beautiful subtle images, particularly if you take time to learn the capabilities of your camera and lenses.nT: You just can’t beat the 360-degree vistas from the trig point at the top of Dragon’s Back on a clear, sunny summer’s day.

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eatinglobby, The PeninsulaWhen it comes to afternoon tea in Hong Kong, the Lobby at “The Pen” is rightly considered an institution. Gilded neo-classical interior? Check. White-gloved waiters? Check. String quartet playing gently in the background? Check. Tiered Tiffany cake stands? Check. Milk in second? Check, check, check.

The finger sandwiches come with traditional fillings – smoked salmon, egg salad, chicken salad, prawns and, of course, cucumber. The savouries are many and varied. The scones are made from a recipe unchanged for more than 50 years and come with glistening strawberry jam and satiny Devonshire clotted cream. The cakes and pastries are delicate and jewel-like.

Time for teaPinkies out for hong kong’s top afternoon tea spots. By Steffi yuen.

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Seriously, what’s not to love?Tea: $328 for one or $578 for two. 2pm-6pm, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2696 6693.

lounge & Bar, Ritz-carltonTea doesn’t get much higher than at The Lounge & Bar at the Ritz-Carlton, way up on the

102nd floor of the ICC. Any meal would have to work hard to compete for your attention against a location – and view – like that. And yet, once the afternoon tea arrives, you will have eyes for little else (at least for a while).

The Ritz-Carlton has teamed up with Italian

jeweller Damiani to create a three-tier tea set based on the brand’s Belle Epoque range. The result is a visual feast that includes edible chocolate pendants, five-textured limoni tea cake, golden Sicilian pistachio and raspberry croissant, and tomato jelly martini. Our favourite is the “illy” tarte, a sinuous wave of chocolate cream based on Damiani’s interlocking ring.Tea: $388 for one or $618 for two. 3pm-6pm, September 1-30. 102/F, International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon, 2263 2270.

lobby lounge, IntercontinentalMuch as we love afternoon tea, sometimes an occasion or location calls for something celebratory. When the mood grabs you, drop by the InterContinental Hong Kong’s Lobby Lounge, which offers a champagne tea for two. It comes with all the elegant, delicate trappings of its traditional set – sandwiches, Parisian pastries, warm scones with clotted cream and Earl Grey jellies beautifully presented on an art deco stand – plus a glass of pale and perfect Perrier Jouet Grand Brut. And if that doesn’t pop your cork, try the Red Box tea for two, with

three layers of Chinese-style pastries, savouries and sweets and fine Chinese tea.Tea and Red Box for two: $548 weekdays ($568 weekends); champagne tea for two, $888 weekdays ($908 weekends). 2.30pm-6pm weekdays, 2pm-6pm weekends. 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2721 1211.

The verandahHong Kong has been stopping for tea at The Verandah ever since the original Repulse Bay Hotel opened in 1920. With its unashamedly colonial-style trappings – potted palms swaying lightly in the air conditioning, marble floors gleaming, attentive yet discreet service – this is a venue that was, literally, made for afternoon tea. Go with high expectations for a traditionally indulgent repast of tea sandwiches, scones, waffle, tartlets and so much more. Splash out on a glass of champagne – Paillard Premiere Cuvee Brut, no less. Tea: $248 (or $398 for two, weekdays only), 3pm-5.30pm Tue-Sat, 3.30pm-5.30pm Sundays and holidays. Champagne $188 a glass. 109 Repulse Bay Road, Repulse Bay, 2292 2822, www.therepulsebay.com.


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Make your ownImpress the family by making your own Gold Dust mooncakes with custard cream fillings. Executive chef Lau Yiu-fai of the Michelin-starred Yan Toh Heen restaurant is holding a mooncake master class on September 15. Learn to bake his yummy version of the Mid-Autumn Festival classic and go home with six mooncakes and a souvenir apron. $1,488, 11.30am-1pm, The InterContinental Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2313 2323, www.intercontinental.com.

cheeky moonsG.O.D’s cheeky sense of humour goes into overdrive for the Mid-Autumn Festival, with its popular mooncake

bums. The saucy “moons” are available in four derriere-

shaped designs such as “Bunny” (above). They are filled with white lotus paste and egg yolk. $68 each. Available in store or order online at www.god.com.hk before September 2.

cool cakesHaagen-Dazs is producing its famous ice cream mooncakes in nine different collections. Flavours include Belgian chocolate, vanilla, coffee, chocolate, mango, passion fruit, macadamia nut, strawberry, cookies and cream. Our favourite has a yolk of mango sorbet embedded in a vanilla ice cream mooncake. Yum. $198 to $1,388 a box, available online at www.haagen-dazs.com.hk.

chocolate mooncakesChocolatier Jean Paul Hevin marries French cuisine and Chinese tradition in the Canelé de

la Lune Mooncake Gift sets and Mid-Autumn Hampers. His chocolate mooncakes are based on the classic French canele and come in lemon or bergamot flavours. Other Mid-Autumn goodies include chocolate-coated candied pomelo, grapefruit-flavoured bonbons and new pomelo macarons. Sets cost $398 to $2,690. For details, visit www.jeanpaulhevin.com.hk.

Steffi yuen finds modern mooncakes for the Mid-autumn festival.


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80 Restaurantfergus fung tests his taste buds at Stanley’s new chinese restaurant.

Tucked behind Paisano’s off Stanley Main Street, the entrance to this new Chinese restaurant is quite hidden. 80 Restaurant serves a mixture cuisines from northern China and Sichuan as well as our own Cantonese dim sum. The décor is atmospheric. Situated slightly below ground level, the interior is dim with the only natural light coming from windows set high up the walls. With retro wooden furniture left behind by the previous restaurateur, it resembles a 1930s Chinese den.

The chef is a local with roots in Shandong, which is reflected in the strong flavours in the food. I went for lunch and, forgoing the dim sum, chose heavier dishes with flavours from the north.

First up was drunken chicken. In a twist on the usual Chinese Shaoxing wine marinade, it uses a 21-year-old osmanthus wine. Its delicate flavour complemented rather than overpowered the taste of the chicken, and the subtle hints of osmanthus were refreshing. A most enjoyable dish.

Next came braised fish in hot chilli oil, a Sichuan dish that has long been a favourite of mine – I love the succulent texture of the fish combined with the chilli taste. 80 Restaurant’s take is not 100 per cent authentic. The amount of chilli was on the light side, and while it had a nice kick, it was not numbing. But that suited me just fine as I wanted to keep my taste buds active for the rest of the day.

Shredded mutton with noodles came in a dark broth with thick noodles. The flavours were intense and delicious. I will be returning for this during the colder months as a perfect winter warmer.

The last dish, fried tofu in salty egg yolk, was a bit of a disappointment, coming out wet and soggy, though well-seasoned.

This is a quaint little eatery, if a bit cramped; large groups would not be able to fit around one table. The wine list is limited, but it has four kinds of draft beer available, which is rare for a restaurant of this size. And it has a couple of high chairs available for small children.

It’s uniquely placed amid the bars and restaurants along Stanley Main Street, satisfying those cravings for Sichuanese and Pekingese food in the neighbourhood.

Fergus Fung co-founded the WOM Hong Kong restaurant guide, available in online and print versions. He is also a wine consultant for Bonhams 1793 and a Southern District Councillor.


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Tricked-out cribsNow you can decorate your baby’s room without compromising your interior style, thanks to Petit Bazaar in Stanley. It has just added Rhea by the award-winning furniture range Oeuf to its collection. We’re in love with this stylish crib: its warm wood tones and matte white combine beautifully to fit any decor. It’s made from sustainably sourced wood, and finished with non-toxic, waterbased coatings and paint for a healthy sleep environment. The conversion kit (sold separately) turns it into an equally stylish toddler daybed. 9 Stanley Market Road, Stanley, 2407 1892, www.petit-bazaar.com.

Best-dressed bumps Staying fashionable when pregnant is not easy. The good news for Southside mums-to-be is “bump-friendly” Mayarya has opened a new store in Stanley – a one-stop shop that covers the full course of a pregnancy and after. Mayarya stocks clothes and accessories from famous international maternity labels such as Isabella Oliver, Keungzai, Rosie Pope, Peaks of London and Slacks & Co. Ankles too swollen to visit in person? Its online store offers free shipping throughout Hong Kong as well as home styling consultations. Shop 104, 1/F, Stanley Plaza, 2968 0939,www.mayarya.com.

kids in the kitchenDon’t believe the hype: every parent has trouble persuading their kids to eat healthy, hearty foods at some point. But dinner-time battles become a thing of the past when you let them make their own meals. At rustic Italian restaurant Linguini Fini’s children’s cooking classes, kids can cook up a feast each Sunday at 1pm. It features recipes such as baked penne, ice cream sundaes and homemade pasta, sure to appeal to the fussiest eater. There’s a little something for parents too: while the culinary team takes care of the children, sit back and enjoy free flowing prosecco for $98. Now we’re talking. 1/F, The L Place, 139 Queen’s Road Central, 2857 1333, www.linguinifini.com.

Bebegarten gets creativeWith so many pre-schools to choose from, picking the right one in Hong Kong isn’t easy. And what if it doesn’t offer that one vital activity? Bebegarten’s Enrichment programme takes the pressure off with a range of high-quality classes including Arts and Crafts, Drama and Performance, Illustration, Animation, Cooking and Food Discovery, Puppetry, Dance and Movement, Musical Theatre and more. Enrichment at Bebegarten means to explore, learn, create and discover in an environment mindful to the needs of your children and the whole family. Free trial classes available. Level 3, One Island South, 2 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang, 3487 2255, www.bebegarten.com.

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Pok fu lam fire dragonJust as spectacular as the Tai Hang fire dragon is the beast that romps through Pok Fu Lam Village, near Chi Fu Gardens. The 73-metre fire dragon comes to life at 7pm, when its straw-filled body is studded with lit incense sticks. Placing incense sticks on its head is supposed to bring good luck and further blessings are bestowed on onlookers. The fire dragon will dance along Pok Fu Lam Road, passing Kellett School and the fire station, to meet up with five smaller dragons that will parade up the hill from Aberdeen. All the dragons end the night at Waterfall Bay Park, where they are doused in the sea at 11.30pm.

Repulse Bay BeachA popular gathering place for families and friends. Build sandcastles by candlelight, deck the beach in multicoloured lanterns and picnic on the sand by the light of the moon.

The PeakThe highest mountain on Hong Kong Island has a stellar view of the moon – and that’s what this festival is all about. We recommend the lawns of pretty Victoria Peak Gardens, which is worth the steep climb up Mount Austin Road. Get there early for a prime moon-gazing location.

What is it? Mid-Autumn Festival takes place when the moon is at its largest and brightest on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, which this year is September 19. It marks the end of the autumn harvest in China. Families and friends traditionally gather to view the moon in all its glory, eat mooncakes and festive fruits, and think of distant relatives.

What to expect? Nowadays, people celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with parties, feasting and moon gazing. After a reunion family dinner, many people go for late-night picnics in parks or on beaches

where children play with lanterns of different shapes and colours. Fire dragons romp through the streets and huge lanterns go on display in public spaces. Even better, September 20 is a public holiday so we can all catch up on that lost sleep.

What to take? Mooncakes, lanterns, candles or neon glowsticks, plus a picnic blanket and a pair of binoculars for a closer look at the moon. String glowsticks liberally around small children to make them easy to find in the dark. (If you take candles, use candleholders to avoid leaving a hot mess of wax behind.)

Where to go?causeway BayVictoria Park and Tai Hang in Causeway Bay host the territory’s biggest and prettiest Mid-Autumn events. Families picnicking under the trees turn the park into a fairyland, and there will be kung fu demonstrations, folk songs and crafts from 8pm to 11pm, plus a huge lantern display. The annual fire-dragon dance through Tai Hang’s crowded streets is among the most spectacular events of the festival. Made up of thousands of burning incense sticks, the fire dragon dances smokily along Lily Street, Ormsby Street and Tung Lo Wan Road from 7.30pm nightly from September 18 to 20.

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After the huge success of last year’s event, Outward Bound’s Multi Race is back. Taking place on September 29, it is the perfect opportunity to try endurance racing. Less intimidating than the renowned annual Adventure Race, which has been running for more than 12 years, this mini version requires teams of two to overcome obstacles and test their strength over a 12-kilometre route.

Starting and finishing at Outward Bound’s Tai Mong Tsai headquarters, the course makes the most of Sai Kung Country Park’s natural terrain. Racers will find themselves trail running, gorging,

kayaking and paddleboarding, along with a few surprise challenges. Requiring brains as well as brawn, the race is designed to encourage the skills that lie at the heart of Outward Bound’s philosophy, such as communication, problem-solving and teamwork.

Last year Outward Bound saw 32 teams enter the race, raising an impressive total of $86,000. This year at least 60 teams are expected, with funds raised to be distributed among core charities, including the Samaritans, the Children’s Cancer Foundation and Second Chance. The money enables people who have suffered from addictions, illness or abuse to participate in an Outward Bound course,

helping them become confident and motivated individuals. So grab a partner and start training.

For more information on the Outward Bound Multi-Race email [email protected], call 2554 6067 or visit www.outwardbound.org.hk/mr.

When: September 29, 8am-2pm.Where: Start and finish at Outward Bound base, Tai Mong Tsai Road, Sai Kung.Teams: Two people.fee: $2,000 a team.categories: Youth, Open and Master.What to bring: Hydration system, trail-running shoes, compass, emergency first aid kit and a change of clothes.

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away with the fairiesSpend the morning with the Eight Immortals in Pat Sin leng country Park, suggests Jackie Peers.

This walk is a must-do for all fit nature lovers. It’s a stroll along the fabulous Pat Sin Leng range, named for the Eight Fairies or Immortals of Chinese mythology, which we have cunningly turned into a round circuit that let’s you see the very best the Pat Sin Leng Country Park has to offer and still get back for lunch.

The “fairies” are outcrops of hard volcanic rock that have formed a bumpy and spectacular ridge, so there’s a bit of up and down involved. But on a clear day you’ll be rewarded by wonderful views across Plover Cove Reservoir and Tolo Channel towards Ma On Shan.

If you’re driving, head east along Ting Kok Road, which skims the Tai Po Industrial Estate, getting prettier and more remote with every kilometre. Pass the weekend cycling and dining resort of Tai Mei Tuk and park at the Plover Cove Country Park Visitors’ Centre.

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Breeze Pavilion, a poignant memorial to a school party caught in a bush fire here in 1996, until you meet the Wilson Trail by the PCCW emergency telephone. Turn left at the Pat Sin Leng signpost onto part of stage 10 of the Wilson Trail (in reverse direction).

When I say left, I really mean up. From this point, it is an unforgiving climb to the first of the Fairies, Hsien Ku Fung (511m). From the summit head west along the Pat Sin Leng range, stage

9 of the Wilson Trail. It’s a wonderland of volcanic geology with (hopefully) a blue sky above you and a patchwork of green and blue below. How appropriate that this privileged spot between earth and sky is named for the gods.

By the time you get to the last of the Immortals, Shun Yeung

Fung (596m), you will have earned your muffin. From there it’s a gentle descent west to the next peak, Lai Pek Shan.

Beyond the summit, keep an eye out for Wilson Trail marker 121; this is your crucial

turning point for the round trip. Head down on the obvious trail at this point and keep going in a vaguely northeast direction until once again you hit stage 10 of the Wilson Trail at a point further north than you were before. There is a trail marker offering reassurance that you’re on the right track.

From there, turn right following the contours of the hill, slowly descending until you reach the emergency telephone again, then retrace your steps past the Spring Breeze Pavilion to your starting point.

A fit, fast walker could do the round trip in four hours, but why rush? Take your buddies, dogs, Mavis from the office and make a five- or six-hour morning of it. And then your only dilemma will be where to go for lunch – one of the Thai eateries at Tai Mei Tuk, or the deservedly renowned salted chicken further north at Luk Keng?

Did I mention the turtles, the barking deer, the old abandoned villages? Perhaps I didn’t. The magic of the Pat Sin Leng range is more than myth.

how to get there From Tai Po Market, take the 75K bus or the 20C green mini bus to Tai Mei Tuk.

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Earlier is better for your child to take up sport. Once children are able to run, they are able to kick and throw and learn the fundamentals of sports. Children learn new skills a lot faster than adults and developing a skill is all about repetition, teaching the body the correct movement and fine-tuning that skill.

a major benefit of sport at any age is the social aspect. Once your child starts a class they will make friends and build strong relationships with their coaches. limit time watching Tv or playing computer games, and make activity and healthy-eating fun by playing at the park or beach, or baking healthy treats.

Try a few different classes to see which your children show interest in. It may be fun to do this with friends. I don’t believe parents should have to commit to a sports programme for a whole season

until their child has tried it, and enjoys it, which is why we offer free trial classes at Sport4Kids.

a mini-sports class where children have the opportunity to develop a wide variety of sports skills is a great first sports programme. Focusing solely on one sport – for example, mini-soccer – can limit hand-eye coordination and focus on specific skills, such as kicking. I would recommend a mini-sport class from a young age and then letting your child decide which sport they prefer when they get older.

learning to swim is essential for all children.

at three years old even rugby and soccer classes should be all about basic skill development – balance and coordination, learning to interact, share and take turns – and having fun. There should not be any real contact in classes at this age.

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competitiveness is healthy when it is controlled, however, controlling this can be hard. We encourage children to be the best they can be but teach them that respect for opponents and teammates is important. It is also important to recognize efforts other than winning, such as “best team effort”, “most improved”. It is important children have exposure to competition at an early age while also learning how to manage it.

Safety is a big concern when your child is playing sports. Choose a company that only hires qualified, experienced coaches who are all certified in first aid. It is also important to ensure your child has the correct sports equipment and shoes – Crocs are a big no-no! As they get older, check if any special equipment is needed such as mouth guards or shin guards. Take plenty of water along.

In hot weather, it is important that your child is well hydrated. Water with a pinch of salt and honey/lemon is the best. A lot of sports drinks are full of sugar. Take a healthy snack – fruit or nuts and raisins – for the halftime break. Teaching children the fundamentals of sports from a young age is vital in skill development. A child’s first sporting experience must be positive to encourage participation into adulthood.

Will Murray has been coaching children for more than 10 years. he is the co-founder of Sport4kids, www.sport4kids.hk.

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Ways and meansSally andersen explains why there will never be just one animal-rescue organisation.

There’s one question I hear time and again – the same one I also asked before I got involved in the dog-rescue world – and that is: why don’t all the competing small animal-rescue

To survive in this job you have to be dedicated, driven and determined, single-minded and absolutely committed to the cause. The work is physically tough, but it’s even more demanding emotionally, and it leaves no room in your life for anything else.

To be focused not just on rescuing and rehoming, but also on fundraising and administration – and all the foot-slogging, begging and rejections that come with it – you have to believe in what you are doing. If you waiver for even one minute, you will lose your will and your way.

When you’re dealing with life and death on a daily basis you have to find a balance between staying objective and not losing sight of the fact that these animals all have the right to live, that they all deserve to be treated with

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Sally Andersen is the founder of Hong Kong Dog Rescue, a charity that rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes unwanted or abandoned dogs.

kindness and respect. You have to accept you can’t save every dog and puppy that needs rescuing, but you can try your hardest to help as many as you possibly can.

Under this constant pressure to do more, relationships can become strained and partnerships falter. Everyone has their own vision and ideas of how to reach it, and it’s pretty much guaranteed that a group’s co-founders will disagree on what is the best way forward, or how something should be done.

Organisations differ in their adoption requirements and how things should be run. There are disagreements about how many dogs is too many and how much the adoption charges should be, whether home visits are necessary, when and if a dog should be euthanised, and so on.

In the end, there is no right or wrong answer just differing opinions, and that’s why it doesn’t work to try to merge everyone together.

The barking deer

The barking deer, also known as the red or Indian muntjac, is the world’s most common muntjac species. These small deer can be found in wooded areas in South and Southeast Asia. In Hong Kong, it is common in country parks throughout the territory.

The barking deer has a short, reddish-brown coat with cream underparts, relatively long slender legs and a long face. Its body is typically 90cm-110cm long, slightly larger than the Chinese muntjac, and it has a distinctive dog-like barking alarm call. Males have rough antlers while females have tufts of bristly hair and small bony knobs instead of horns. Both females and males have long canine teeth protruding from the upper jaws.

The barking deer feeds on leaves, twigs and small animals. It prefers dense tree cover to avoid predators such as Burmese pythons. There have been incidents of barking deer being attacked, sometimes fatally, by domestic or stray dogs in Hong Kong.

aka Muntiacus muntjac

Except during the breeding season, muntjacs are solitary and territorial. Adult males mark their territory with secretions from a gland beneath their eyes, which they rub along the ground and on trees. They also scrape the ground with their hooves and score the bark of trees with their lower incisors. Males fight fiercely to protect their territories. Steffi yuen

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“Our restaurant has a different concept to most small restaurants in Hong Kong,” Osmani says. “Our goal is to share with our customers Italian regional cuisine and Italian culinary history. What we are doing here is trying to bring local regional Italian food to Hong Kong, which would not be available anywhere else, unless you fly to Italy.”

As well as its innovative menu, the trattoria holds special events organised with the city’s Italian community.

The upcoming Pellegrino Artusi Festival celebrates the legendary 19th-century Italian cookbook author and gourmand. Orchestrating the pots and pans will be chef Borenda Senapati, who will be cooking dishes from Artusi’s book, Science in the Kitchen and the Art of Eating Well. And performing live classical music will be local soprano Jasmine Law and first-class Italian guitarist Francesco Teopini.

Each evening begins with a short concert of live music and prosecco, followed by a six- or seven-course dinner accompanied by more music. The evening finishes with the conclusion of the concert and a digestif of limoncello.

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“We strive to use always the best possible ingredients, mostly sourced by ourselves in Italy or the best suppliers in Hong Kong,” Osmani says. “Quality pays off, we believe. And we were right.”

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Opened less than a year ago by Armando Osmani in the heart of up-and-coming Sai Ying Pun, just around the corner from Pok Fu Lam, Trattoria Caffe’ Monteverdi has fast become one of Hong Kong’s most-loved Italian restaurants.

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life Solutions2778 3282 | [email protected]

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Bebegarten3487 2255 | www.bebegarten.com

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ESf Sports Programme2711 1280 | www.esf.org.hk

ESf International kindergartenswww.esfkindergartens.org.hk

golden Path Education2164 4888 | www.goldenpatheducation.com

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on the water and the comings and goings of all the different kinds of boats make it a very interesting place.

What do you do in your spare time?I play rhythm guitar and provide backing vocals in a band called The Bootlegs. I write songs but mostly we play well-known covers – and have a great time.

Best way to enjoy the outdoors?On a boat. I love the water. It makes you feel free.

Best piece of advice you’ve been given?Start! If you want to do something you won’t know everything at the beginning, but you’ll find out what you need to know as you go along.

To view Gail’s work, visit www.cloonaveel.com.

to their animals photographed professionally by someone who understands them. I enjoy their energy and spontaneity.

What draws you to Southside?I love the harbour at Aberdeen and the view out to the South China Sea. It’s so busy with boats coming in and out, there is always something new to see. When you look over water, you never feel closed in. There is always a sense of space. What are your favourite places on Southside?I’m relatively new to Hong Kong, so I keep finding new favourite places! At the moment Shek O is on the top of the list. Smugglers Inn in Stanley is a favourite when we have visitors.

What’s your Southside secret spot?It really is a secret because I don’t think I could find it again. There is a rock high up in Aberdeen Country Park where you can sit and view Aberdeen and the surrounding countryside. It’s beautiful. Where on Southside do you like to take photos?Aberdeen harbour – there is such a variety of life happening there and the changing light

my southside snap happy

I had the opportunity to photograph many

famous actors, musicians and sportspeople

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I enjoy adventure and meeting motivated people. I was brought up in Northern Ireland and had a great childhood surrounded by horses and dogs. I lived in the Middle East for five years and now I’ve been in Hong Kong a year, living in Ap Lei Chau. I trained as a teacher and then a photographer, and I also write for magazines and newspapers.

What about your photography?I had a professional photography business in the UK for many years and there I had the opportunity to photograph many famous actors, musicians and sportspeople, who excelled at what they did. I won the Photography Masters Cup for Outstanding Achievement in Fine Art, judged by The National Geographic and Saatchi & Saatchi. And I’ve taken portraits of such celebrities as Rory McIlroy, Nick Faldo, David Attenborough, Jimmy Nesbitt and The Rolling Stones, to name a few. My work has been published in Tatler and other high-end magazines.

In Hong Kong I have decided to concentrate on photographing people and their pets. Pets are are big part of people’s lives and I think it is important for owners to have a chance

on location with Southside’s award-winning new photographer, gail Turner.

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