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Contents
Assistant Editors
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Graphics
Jacky Ngan
Fahima Ahmad
Membership
Shanghai Surprise
Hong Kong Art Month
Charitable Donations
Flower and Film Festivals
WoW
Home and Garden Tour
AWA in the 60's
Art on the Line
Book Review
Tanvi's Top Ten
Asian Tours
Calendar of Events
Local Tours and Activities
Ongoing Activities
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W el c o me
From the President
From the Editor
Hello and welcome to the March issue of AWAre. I hope
you’ve all had a wonderful Chinese New Year holidays. On
March 8th, we celebrate International Women’s Day. We
at the AWA celebrate women all year round, but in so
many places around the world, women are still secondclass citizens facing daily struggle. We
take time to remember and recognize the
importance of International Women’s Day.
The artsiest month in the Hong Kong calendar is with us
again so prepare to have your mind blown! The biggest
event of them all – The Art Basel – pronounced Baah-zul –
opens on March 24, at the same time as Asia
Contemporary Art Show and, also joining the party, Art
Central, a new fair celebrating the art world’s up-andcoming talent. Tens of thousands of visitors are expected,
so make sure you get your tickets ASAP! I am taking my
kids to the Baah-zul again this year. They love it, not only
for the art but also for the people watching. They compete
with each other to spot the hippest
Hipster.
As you will notice throughout this issue,
we are making a push to increase our
membership and we need your help. I
encourage you to spend a few minutes
reading Sharon Mason’s article and think
about who you might know who could
benefit from joining our organization.
Kicking off the art season in Hong Kong, Art on the Line
2016 is just a few days away! This amazing community
event celebrates women artists – from the amateur to the
established professional - and all in the name of charity!
And, it’s back… the Home and Garden Tour, which will be
held on April 12! Don’t miss the opportunity to have a
good look around some of Hong Kong’s loveliest homes!
Finally, I encourage you to consider serving on the AWA
Board. Another term is coming up and there are several
positions open. Come be a part of a great team! (Contact
[email protected] if you are interested in serving on
the nominating committee.)
Our cover girl this month is by Chinese
artist Ling Jian whose exquisite portraits
can be seen at Art Basel. How dearly I’d
love to have this on my wall but, sadly, I
am not a squillionaire. I am hoping to find
something just as beautiful at Art On The
Line, the AWA’s unique and affordable art
sale at The Space in Hollywood Road on
March 10. See you there! The details for
all the events can be found in Claudia’s comprehensive art
guide on page 8.
There are so many exciting events coming up on the AWA
calendar, it makes me wonder why anyone would NOT
want to be a member but, as you will read in this issue,
membership numbers are down and we need your help.
Do you know anyone who would benefit from joining the
AWA? Spread the word; tell people what we do, what fun
we have and what people we help along the way.
Warmly,
I do hope you enjoy this month’s arty issue; perhaps you
will be inspired to dig out your old tin of watercolours and
see if you’ve still got it. If the outcome is anything like one
of Ling Jian’s beautiful lady portraits, can I have first dibs?
Marcy LaRont
AWA President
Lindsey Gordon
AWAre Editor
Save the Date
The AWA Annual General Meeting will be on Wednesday April 13, 12:00-1:30pm
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M embe r s h i p
The AWA (American Women’s Association) is a dynamic community of women of all nationalities, with over 800
members from 36 countries. We are sure you will find your niche through our diverse range of activities, events and
opportunities to volunteer. All women are welcome – do join us!
Current members – you are our best ambassadors. Please introduce new arrivals and old friends to AWA – over wine at
OWL, at a Neighborhood Coffee, a WOW event, or encourage them to attend CHAT. AWA’s vision is that all women can
connect with us and develop a rich, satisfying and purposeful life in Hong Kong.
Joining AWA is easy via our website at: awa.org.hk or call 2527 2961.
Welcome New Members
Justine Campbell
Olivia Choi
Alison Doran
Clare Dorrans
Lalaina Duncan
Karen Gardner
Kimberly Giddings
Jean Han
Celine Joly
Lee Ketter
Jacqueline McLaren
Sally Miller
Anne Moloney
Yuiko O'Reilly
Rachel Oxenden
Anna Perliceusz
Simona Raimonbi
Brooke Richter
Jacqueline Sellar
Gemma Simmonds
Rachel P Smith
Dawn Soo
Inga Tik
Caly Vasconcelos
Rachel Wootton
Owl (Out With the Ladies)
Come join us any week or every week - same time, same
place (except public holidays).
Where: Oolaa
20 Bridges Street, Soho
When: Every Tuesday, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Coordinator: Susie Edrington, [email protected]
CHAT (Come Have a Talk)
When: Thursday, 10:30am – 12:00 noon
(except public holidays)
Where: Café 8, Rooftop of Pier 8, above the
Maritime Museum.
Cost: No fee (all beverages & lunches at personal
expense)
Coordinator: Diane Lamboley 9020 9385
[email protected]
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M embe r s h i p
Foon Ying
When/ Where: Please check website for details
CoordinatorS: Chrissie Govier, [email protected]
Kate Mahjoubian, [email protected]
Cost: No fee but registration is required
"Foon Ying" means "welcome" in Cantonese and what better
welcome than to embark on a social adventure designed to
foster new Hong Kong friendships. This informal program
takes the guesswork out of finding your feet by designing fun
activities for your group, sharing experiences and building
your “guanxi” or "network." Your commitment? Attend all
three sessions over three weeks, be open to exploring your
new environment and meeting great people. Join and enjoy!
When I leave Hong Kong this summer, one of the
things I will miss most are the women I meet here. You
are smart, energetic, resilient, funny and talented. You've
had amazing experiences, moving around the world,
packing possessions, and setting in each new place with
the courage and precise planning of a military invasion.
Adapting to new cultures and languages is well within
your comfort zone. You say yes to new experiences
without a second thought because if you weren't
adventurous, you wouldn't be here in the first place.
I accepted the job of VP of Membership because of
people like you. I have gotten so much more out of AWA
than I have put in, but to do this job I really need your
help. With fewer expats coming to Hong Kong it is a
serious challenge to maintain a level of membership that
allows us to provide the AWA's many programs, so I
need to ask everyone to pitch in. According to our
member survey, the primary way people find out about
AWA is by word of mouth so, please encourage your
friends to join us and spread the word about all we have
to offer. As capable as the women here are, it still helps
to have a circle of friends, interesting experiences to
help us get the most out of Hong Kong, and
opportunities to give back to the community.
Invite a friend or a new neighbor to an activity or a
local tour. Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram
and share messages about our events. Pass your AWAre
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Neighborhood Coffees
If you live, work or play in any of the following neighborhoods,
join others in your area for a monthly coffee. Meet new
friends or catch up with old ones, discuss and plan new
activities. Contact your local coordinator for details of
forthcoming coffees.
HK Southside
Walli Seegar, [email protected]
Sandra Gallaudet,
[email protected]
SAI KUNG
Katherine Fenton, [email protected]
Kowloon
Pok Fu Lam and Shouson Hill
J ane Buck, [email protected]
Susan Trebach, [email protected]
Discovery Bay
Kathy Barber, [email protected]
Amita Gupta, [email protected]
Izumi Ikeda, [email protected]
HK Central/Mid Levels
magazine on to a friend or leave it at your doctor's office
or at your job. Help us connect with your school parent
organizations and other clubs to which you belong. We
can be a powerful ally in helping families acclimate to life
in Hong Kong.
On July 1, it will be time for me to relinquish my
position as 2nd Vice President of Membership, a job I
highly recommend. As I write this, the nominating
committee is putting their heads together to search for
my successor and those of the other board members. I
hope that whoever takes this job next will enjoy it as
much as I have. The opportunity to meet so many of you
has been very rewarding, so if you wish to throw your
hat in the ring, please notify the office.
In only a year and half, I’ve made a diverse group of
friends from all over the world. The first time I went to
OWL, I walked into a room full of strangers. Now it’s a
room full of friends whom I will never forget. I’ve heard
AWA described over and over as a “lifeline” and that is
exactly what it has been for me. The activities and
volunteer opportunities are very appealing, but you are
what makes AWA so special. I hope you will all help
others find that same sense of connection and
camaraderie with this group of extraordinary women.
Sharon Mason
2nd VP Membership
aWa ENJoys
Dear AWA members
If you have taken the time to read the article by our
VP of Membership, Sharon Mason (adjacent page),
then you will have gotten a feeling for the passion
those of us who love the AWA have for this
organization. You will also have seen Sharon’s plea to
help us get new members. I would like to underscore
and add to Sharon’s appeal for membership.
All membership organizations live and die by
membership numbers and, as Sharon explained,
membership numbers have dropped significantly over
the past several years. This is not unique to the AWA,
but it is a challenge we have to meet to guarantee our
continued place in Hong Kong.
This month, I am asking you all personally to invest
in the AWA and our future by inviting a friend to join
the AWA. If just half of our members got one friend to
join, our membership numbers would be healthy. Our
budget would be met, and our future would be more
promising.
Even if you are not an active member of the AWA,
attending multiple events and activities, I am asking
you too. If you think the AWA has an important place
in Hong Kong and you appreciate the work that we do
– be it helping those new to Hong Kong find a warm
community to help them get a positive start to their
new Hong Kong lives or our commitment to helping
those in the local community with our charitable giving
and volunteer outreach programs. Even if you do not
actively participate, please consider supporting us
through your continued membership and through
encouraging others to join.
And for those of you who have always meant to do
some of our activities as soon as you find a bit of time
– this is your year! If you haven’t looked recently, I
encourage you to do so. We do amazing and fun
things all the time, and it just keeps getting better!
We plan to make the year of the Monkey one of
our best ever – with your help!
And if you have any questions, concerns, feedback
or thoughts on the AWA, I welcome hearing from you
at [email protected].
Thank you,
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Shanghai
Surprise!
By Lindsey Gordon
Caveat Emptor! Let the buyer beware. Here’s a cautionary
tale for all you shoppers. A couple of weeks ago my old pal
Julia came to visit me in Hong Kong. We are both big fans of
the retail experience and were looking forward to a trip to
Beijing and Shanghai with our husbands. They love a bit of
military history and we love a bit of shopping - so everyone’s
happy!
On Day One we set off for Tiananmen Square and the
Forbidden City – a deeply moving experience. It was brass
monkeys out there (-10) but on the plus side, a perfect
opportunity to buy a new hat. It was so cold I thought my
head was going to explode.
Day Two: The Great Wall of China. What can I say? It was
totes amaze-balls. It was like The Wall in Game of Thrones;
just imagine having to patrol it in these arctic conditions. Even
20 years ago it would have been unthinkable, but now you
can toboggan down to Burger King at the bottom. Yes, I was
awestruck but I couldn’t resist a fridge magnet and a
Whopper. So far, a hat and a magnet – I needed to up my
souvenir-hunting game.
Mick had some work to do the next day so he stayed at
the hotel. Julia and Paul had a nice, romantic day by
themselves while I went out shopping on my own. Don’t get
me wrong, I like a bit of culture but I also like to explore a
place and its people through its shops. I like to think I’m more
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eclectic than materialistic; I’d rather bring something home
from my travels than shop in Ikea. Anyway, I found myself in
a sort of art gallery admiring some Chinese calligraphy
paintings. Although I didn’t understand what they meant, I
kind of got lost in the beauty of the brush strokes. They were
obviously painted by well-known artists, as some of them
were way beyond my budget. I went back to the hotel emptyhanded but with the seed of an idea. I wanted to find a
beautiful calligraphy painting by an up-and-coming artist; for
up- and-coming, read affordable.
That evening we met as usual in the business lounge
(free booze) to compare our days. Julia had been to the Silk
Market AND the Pearl Market and had come back laden with
gorgeous purchases which she exhorted me to look at and
‘feel the quality.’ She was like Aladdin with her pile of swag
and I still only had a hat (which we don’t count) and a onedollar magnet.
The next morning we caught the train to Shanghai and I
was more determined than ever to find the perfect calligraphy
painting as a souvenir of the trip. It was my mission now. We
had one night in Shanghai and ended up going clubbing – by
mistake. We thought we were going to a bar in the city’s
tallest tower but it happened to be Ladies’ Night and the
booze was free so we ended up staying ‘til all hours. I think
what happened the next day, happened because I was not
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firing on all cylinders.
It was pouring with rain on the last day of our hols. Julia
and Paul suggested a walking tour of Shanghai and - threw
me a bone - we would be passing through popular tourist
shopping area Yu Yuan Gardens. Yippee! When we arrived,
dripping wet, we stopped for refreshments at the delightful
Huxinting floating teahouse.
After a hot cup of godknows-what with a flower
in it, and a couple of ancient
pickled quails eggs, Julia
and I left the boys to dry
out and natter about the
Qings and the Mings or
whatever, while we had a
quick dash around the
shops.
There was a rubbish department store
selling tat and I was beginning to give up hope when an old
tout sidled up to us with the ubiquitous ‘copy handbags, copy
watches’ laminated card. Despite Julia’s protestations, the
tout steered us towards a lift and, because we had almost
given up the will to live by now, we followed her…into a
labyrinthine shopping paradise.
The lady in the shop pounced on us, shoving pearls and
silk under our noses but I only had eyes for one particular
framed calligraphy painting on the wall. With a practiced
nonchalance, I asked it’s meaning (something about hearts
and mountains?) and enquired about the artist and finally, did
the deal. Within seconds, she was taking it out of its frame
and rolling it up to pop it in a cardboard tube. I watched her
carefully because it occurred to me that I would be gutted if I
got home to find the tube empty. At that moment she pointed
to another painting on the wall and asked if I liked it. My head
was turned for no more than a second. No, I was happy with
this painting, thanks very much. With that, she wrapped the
tube in a plastic bag and tied a double knot in it with flourish
before presenting it to me. I gave her the cash and did not ask
for a receipt because I am a stupid tourist and she must have
seen me coming a mile off. So long, sucker! (She must have
thought).
Out in the street, I carried my prize as the old tout followed
us. I laughed and joked with her and said I did not want a copy
watch or handbag because I had no money left. As she spoke
no English, she looked at me exasperated, and pointed to my
plastic bag but I made no effort to understand her. After half a
mile or so, she gave up, but reached into her pocket and
produced a card. I thought it was her card and popped it in my
bag.
I carried my prize all the way back to Hong Kong, careful
not to crush it. When I got home I opened the tube and…you
guessed it… EMPTY! The air turned blue, I was apoplectic! I
suddenly remembered the card. The old tout must have seen
the ‘tube switch’ and was trying to tell me I’d been stung. I
don’t know why, perhaps she’d seen it once too often and
was having an epiphany. When I didn’t listen, she gave me the
shop’s card, knowing that when I eventually found out, I
would have some recourse.
So I made the call to Lisa’s Art Gallery, Yu Yuan Gardens,
25 Jiuxiao Chang Road,
Shanghai. Lisa was very
surprised to hear from me
and wondered how I’d got
her details. She didn’t recall
who I was at first until I
threatened her with ‘Trip
Advisor’ and suddenly it all
came flooding back. She
said she’d ‘accidentally
forgotten’ to put the painting
in the tube and of course,
she would courier it to me ASAP.
Reader, here is my happy ending; my beautiful calligraphy
painting arrived, I had it framed and hung it on the wall. I’m
still not exactly sure what it says – something about hearts
and mountains or whatever - but every time I look at it, it will
make me smile because I know (in my heart) that I can move
mountains.
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Art Events
Over the past decade Hong Kong has established itself as a
major player in the Art world and this March is abuzz with
upcoming art shows and ongoing exhibits. Here are a few
highlights:
What: Art Basel
Where: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai
When: Friday, March 25, 1pm - 8pm, Saturday, March 26,
11am to 6pm
Why:Art Basel put Hong Kong on the map as a major Art
Hub. Wander through this premier Art fair’s 200
plus galleries. Look for David Hockney’s childlike
paint strokes and Ling Jian’s provocative portraits.
What: Wall-less Chit Chant Exhibition
Where: Art Square, Salisbury Garden
Tsim Sha Tsui
When: Open daily until May 29, 2016
Why:Yes, the Hong Kong Museum of Art is closed for
renovation but go now to see the free interactive
exhibits just outside the museum.
What: 44th Annual Hong Kong Arts Festival
Where: Various locations throughout Hong Kong (hk.
artsfestival.org)
When: February 19 – March 20
Why:Enough opera, music, theatre, dance and circus
performances to satisfy even the most obsessive
performance art lover.
What: Art Central
Where: Central Harbourfront Event Space
9 Lung Wo Road, Central
When: Wednesday, March 23 12pm to 7pm
Thursday, March 24 12pm to 7pm
Friday, March 25 11am to 7pm
Saturday, March 26 11am to 6pm
Why:Known for it’s stylish, edgy flair, Hong Kong’s
newest contemporary art fair presents works from
over one hundred galleries with a decidedly Asian
tilt.
What: Affordable Art Fair
Where: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hall 3B
&C
1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai
When: May 13 - 15
Why:Billed as a low pressure, welcoming, less
intimidating art show for art novices and aficionados
alike. The fair boasts thousands of original art works
between HK $1,000 and HK $100,000 (‘affordable’
is relative after all…) featuring both emerging and
well-known artists.
What: Asia Contemporary Art Show
Where: Conrad Hong Kong
Pacific Place
When: March 24-27
Why:Peruse and purchase original works from both
emerging and established artists from all over the
world. This show has a more intimate feel with just
eighty galleries and 2,500 works of art represented.
What: Art on the Line
Where: The Space
210 Hollywood Road
When: March 10 6pm -10pm
Why:The list wouldn’t be complete without mentioning
AWA’s Exhibition and Charity Art Sale. Works from
both local and international female artists will be
featured and proceeds will go to local Hong Kong
charities.
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C h a r i t a ble D o n a t i o n s
Giving it Back
Andrea Roth
Giving back to the local community has been an important
pillar of the AWA since its beginnings 60 years ago. While we
have been reaching out to a diverse spectrum of charitable
organizations, one objective of the past years was to support
new initiatives and help them grow into a self-sustainable
charity. The Integrated Brilliant Education Trust (IBET, www.
ibetrust.org), one grant applicant this year, is a perfect
example.
Geetanjali and Manoj Dhar founded IBET in 2014. Their
mission is to provide high quality educational support services
to underprivileged children in Hong Kong’s ethnic minority
groups. As a lecturer for MBA students, Geetanjali had
experienced over and over again, that bright, talented
students from ethnic minority groups in Hong Kong had a
hard time to find a qualified job after their graduation. The
reason was that their Chinese language skills were not
proficient enough to excel in Hong Kong’s highly competitive
work force. These students belong to the Nepalese, Indian,
Filipino or Pakistani ethnic minority communities who don’t
grow up speaking Cantonese at home. Geetanjali said: “All
these desperate mothers were coming to me because their
sons and daughters couldn’t find suitable jobs despite having
an MBA degree. They begged me to do something.”
Responding to this call, Geetanjali figured out that the
problem started early on. A staggering 74 per cent of ethnic
minority students face a language barrier in primary school
and don’t have access to any learning support. The Dhars
therefore decided to tackle the issue at its early stages by
offering Cantonese after-school programs and high quality
homework tutorials in Cantonese medium to primary and
secondary school students from ethnic minority groups. They
applied for an AWA grant to employ a qualified teacher to
supervise and manage these programs.
The Charitable Donations team that visited IBET was very
impressed with Geetanjali’s dedication and willpower to make
her vision come true. She not only managed to establish
IBET as a registered charity, but also to receive the licensing
and registration as a school which involved months of paper
work, negotiations with the Education Bureau, Fire
Department and Health Department and renovations of the
premises to comply with their requirements. If you’ve ever
had anything to do with government administration here in
Hong Kong, you might get a flavor of the stamina it took to
make this happen. We were also impressed by their plan to
be a self-funding social enterprise within a year. Parents will
have to contribute their share even though the tuition will be
subsidized. Geetanjali said: “This way every one will be
accountable; we deliver high quality teaching and the parents
make sure their children attend the classes.” We wish them
every success.
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Feature
Flowers
and Films
By Dimple Shah
The month of March in Hong Kong is typically a time of
transition, of both looking back as the wintry chills recede,
and of looking forward to the promise of spring.
Serendipitously, the city hosts two wonderful, world-class
festivals that have become a mainstay on most residents’
calendars.
The Magic of Cinema
The Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF)
will be celebrating its 40th year as Asia’s oldest
international film festival, introducing the
best of Asian films and filmmakers to the
world. It is the city’s largest cultural
event, routinely screening nearly 300
films from over 50 countries at more
than 10 venues across the city and
reaching an audience of more than
half a million.
I t s s i g n a tu r e s c r e e n i n g s
comprise international premieres of
notable Asian cinema, as well as
Asian premieres of the most lauded
international films. There are panel
discussions with big names from the film
industry as well as symposiums and lectures.
The event runs concurrent with the Hong Kong Asia
Film Financing Forum (HAF), which allows Asian film makers
to meet with financiers, distributors and buyers, as well as
the Hong Kong International Film and Television Market
(FILMART), which annually sees visitors of nearly 10,000
business executives from the movie making business.
The HKIFF will be held this year from March 21 to April 4.
The festival schedule is normally published in the last week of
February. For more information, visit www.hkiff.org.hk
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The Poetry of Flowers
The second week of March also sees crowds of ‘green
thumbs’ making their way to Victoria Park in Causeway Bay
for the annual burst of color that is the Hong Kong Flower
Show. This is an event organized by the Leisure and Cultural
Services Department of the Government to promote
horticulture and to generate awareness about the importance
of Green Living.
Along with an array of commercial shops selling
everything a budding horticulturist could need,
to the final product – flowers of every color
and hue, the festival also has seminal
events, which are both educational and
recreational. These range from student
drawing competitions and
photography competitions, music
and cultural performances, floral art
demonstrations, Green workshops,
guided visits, and games.
The beautiful floral arrangements
and landscape displays by both local
and overseas organizations make for
wonderful photo-ops. Every year the
festival has a central theme and a theme
flower. For 2016, the theme is ‘Blossoms in Vivid
Art’ and the theme flower is ‘Antirrhinum Majus’.
The Hong Kong Flower Show will be held this year from
March 11 - 20, from 9.00 am to 9.00 pm daily. The admission
fee is HKD 14, with a concessional rate of HKD 7 for senior
citizens over 60, persons with disabilities accompanied by
one minder, full time students and children between the ages
of 4-14 years. From Monday to Friday, the concessionary rate
is also applied to groups of 30 adults or more entering the
venue together. For more information, visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/
en/hkfs/2016
W o men o n t h e w a y u p
A Family Affair
By Mary Barbara Hanna
I had the fantastic opportunity to sit down with
Jackie Harris, founder and director of Charlotte Travel and her
daughter, Charlotte (yes, that Charlotte), and ask them about:
working in a family business, technology, dreams and their
own NGO: Asian Encounters (a homestay program). (For the
entire interview, please listen to the podcast at www.awa.
org.hk under WOW.)
“My husband asked me, ‘What would you like to do with
your life?’, and I thought ‘No harm to try..’” says Jackie in
response to my question: How did Charlotte travel get
started? I knew this statement and answer would resonate
with AWAre readers, so many of whom face the same
question upon arriving in Hong Kong, and answer with a
similar energy.
Jackie and her husband had returned to Hong Kong after
living abroad; it was Jackie’s turn to pursue a dream and so
she started Charlotte Travel. She has perfected the art of
turning complaints into delights by sharpening her negotiation
skills, her listening skills, and letting her bright energy shine. I
asked Jackie to describe herself as a morning or evening
person. Without hesitation her eyes lit up as she announced,
“I’m a 24 hour person!”
Daughter, Charlotte, joined the company just fourteen
months ago, although has been around the travel industry all
of her life. With a Master’s degree in Anthropology, Charlotte
is a student of the world spending most of last year traveling
and honing her own Personal Travel Advisor skills. Attuned to
the tech side of business and the minds of millennials, she
keeps an eye on latest trends and guides the use of social
media. I asked Charlotte what business she would start if a
travel agency was not a possibility. “A boutique hotel that
supports sustainable tourism,” she said immediately.
Charlotte’s life and work in Malaysia showed her the impact
of tourism on local environs and reducing stress on the
environment while teaching tourists something of local
culture is of keen interest to her.
This dynamic mother/daughter duo have a beautiful
energy that flows into their work, their team and their care for
each and every traveler.
Charlotte Travel is looking for an energetic, organized
person to take over managing the Asian Encounters program.
Please contact Jackie or Charlotte for more information:
2110.6070/ [email protected]/ charlotte@
charlottetravel.com.hk)
March 2016 AWARE 11
Where Will You Be
April 12?
Have you signed up for the Home and Garden Tour?
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see 5 stunning homes of Hong Kong.
Tickets for this AWA fundraising event are available on line – awa.org.hk/activities
Prices: $800 HKD for members; $950 HKD for guests
Includes bus transportation among the homes and a delicious lunch
Tour will start at 10am and end by 3:30. Give yourself this day to peek into these special
homes with your friends while raising money for Hong Kong’s needy!
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Feature
Special Collections Deserve
Special Care When You Move
By Rachel Parker
“Break this and you’ll break my heart!”
So said one Hong Kong resident planning his move back to the United States as he looked at a
one-of-a-kind ceramic vase made by a Chinese artist. The item was irreplaceable and reflected the
owner’s passion for Asian art.
Whether the special item is a family heirloom or something unique collected during an overseas
posting, moving a rare piece of art or furniture is a cause for anxiety. And, because expat moves are
typically both longer and more frequent than most families’ moves, risk of damage to those
collections increases.
Experts in the moving business have tips for anyone planning to move their unique collections
abroad.
It starts, they say, with the packing. And, unfortunately when it comes to high-value-items, the
owner may not know what’s best. Leave the packing to the professionals.
“Transporting fragile, delicate items safely involves a lot more than simply stuffing them in boxes,”
says Keith Hanson, General Manager of Moving Services at Santa Fe Transport International Ltd.
Some items won’t fit into a box or require special care.
“Ask your mover to use wooden crates to pack delicate larger pieces, such as crystal chandeliers,
antique furniture and original artwork,” says Hanson. “A reputable mover will measure art to prepare
customized crating or other custom packaging.”
The challenge isn’t just the oil painting: Many antique frames are so ornate and delicate that they
will flake off in your hands if you touch them, says Hanson. A good mover will build special wood
crates that allow the frame to "float" in the middle of the crate.
Some artwork doesn’t have glass over it, and the art surface itself needs protection. “A qualified
mover will first wrap the painting, canvas print or picture in acid free tissue paper before placing in
additional corrugated packaging or crating,” Hanson says.
Unfortunately, sometimes things do break, and the best remedy for that is to have taken out
insurance on the items before the movers arrive. “Coverage should also include special coverage for
1) pairs and sets, 2) mold and mildew damage and 3) mechanical derangement,” Hanson suggests.
When your mover asks about the value of your treasures, take care to answer completely. “This
process clearly defines to the mover the items that are high value so they can plan special packing
and handling as needed,” he says. It also helps expedite the process of reimbursement should
something break.
Copy and carry your receipts for – as well as photos of -- your high-value items. Appraisals of your
artwork will also be valuable should you need to file a claim, Hanson notes.
Finally, don’t entrust small important or very personal items to any mover, Hanson says. Hand
carry jewelry, original stock certificates, coin collections, passports, birth certificates, and sentimental
treasures, such as photo albums.
As for the American returning to the United States: He followed Hanson’s advice and let the
professionals pack his vase. It arrived in California without a nick or crack.
March 2016 AWARE 13
AWA 60TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
Big Hair, Short Skirts and
Big Achievements for AWA
AWA women in the 1960s had their calendars full and their sights set high.
Yellowed newspaper clippings taped into a scrapbook illustrate
that ten years after the AWA was formed, the organization was in
full swing. Leaders of AWA in the 1960s were educated, good at
planning and organizing, and saw a need to make a difference
in the local communities. Far from isolating themselves in
expat cocoons, these women were engaged in local society. The
organization itself was broadening and established a category
for non-American members.
Fundraising was nearly relentless. In 1966, the group brought local
designer Maria Laveris to the attention of the membership for a
fashion show at the annual tea at the Counsel General’s home. A
Christmas Fair was held in early December. And, before the trees
were lit, volunteers were planning
a Monte Carlo themed masked ball
for May of 1967. That sold-out event
earned $50,000 HKD.
What did the AWA do with the funds
raised? It maintained its focus on
local education and children’s health
initiatives, but added to its roster of
charities: In 1966, it gave $17,000 HKD
to Hong Kong University
for scholarships. More
than $81,000 went to the
Sandy Bay Orthopedic
Hospital for children
affected by tuberculosis
and polio. In 1968, AWA
gave $22,000 HKD to
the Boys and Girls Club
of Hong Kong. Another
$6,780 was given to the
School for the Deaf, and
the organization gave
Braille watches to blind
residents of Hong Kong.
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yellowed newspaper clippings taped into a
scrapbook
But it wasn’t all fundraising and philanthropy
for AWA members. Monthly luncheons at the
Peninsula Hotel featured speakers on a variety
of current topics, including Professor G.H.
Dodds, advocating for family planning support
for Hong Kong women; Robert Christian,
founding head of Hong Kong International
School, on the challenges of starting a school
for expat children; and Jack Scott, the Time
Magazine correspondent covering Vietnam,
who declared a 50-50 chance that the conflict
in Vietnam would be over in a year. It must
have been an interesting speech, nonetheless.
Hong Kong of the 1960s was exploding – in more ways than one.
Textile and plastics manufacturing were taking off, attracting Chinese
labor from the mainland. Population was growing, tensions with
China were high, but water resources were flat. Serious droughts
in 1963 and 1967 resulted in a water-rationing scheme in which
residential users were limited to four hours of water use for four days.
The Colonial government
signed a contract with
China in 1964 to secure
15,000 gallons per day
from the East River, but
politics as much as water
supply affected the flow.
At the same time, an
anti-colonial spirit was
spreading
among
the
Chinese population; some
say the unrest was stirred
up by pro-Communist Mao
supporters. In protest of a
significant fare increase
proposed by the Star Ferry, several days of violent riots
broke out in 1966 – resulting in hundreds of arrests and
at least one death.
For all this turmoil the period felt optimistic for AWA
members.
The women were engaged in fulfilling
activities that made a difference in their new homes.
And, reflecting their open-minded approach to Hong
Kong, they reached out to women’s’ groups of other
countries – including Chinese. Come back next month
for a look at what happened in the 1970s..
2016
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AOTL is excited to
spotlight a fresh
new face on the
art scene, the
street-artist Bao
Ho. We are thrilled
to announce Bao
Ho will be creating her artwork
ON THE NIGHT
of the event! She
will be painting
three large canvases inside the
ground floor entrance while the event goes on upstairs. Throughout
the evening, watch her progress to completion. The
piece will be featured for auction and some lucky person will come away with a Bao Ho original.
Art On The Line 2016 brings together those
a unique exhibition of more than 100 wom
art to raise money for AWA’s Charitable Giv
On these pages, we introduce you to som
Auction and hope you will appreciate both
The team caught a few minutes with her, fresh from
a recent painting trip to Prague, to talk about her
start, what motivates her and what advice she has for
young artists in Hong Kong.
Bao is not what one would expect in a street-artist.
Her youthful, almost shy demeanor makes it hard for
anyone to imagine her a rebel toiling away on street
corners and staircases, her “canvases”. Unlike other
street artists, who use their art as commentary on the
world around them ,Bao instead uses her art as an
honest manifestation of her emotional state. When
she creates, she says “it always depends on my emotion. I do freestyle, so usually I won’t do any research
or preparing before I start to draw.”
When we talk about her development as an artist,
she confides that her mother did worry about her
decision to pursue a creative career as Bao says her
mother would have preferred for her to a have “stable”
income. However, after toiling away for 6 years in a
commercial art job, Bao packed her things and took
off for Australia. “I started traveling, selling my art and
busking to support myself. In the end of 2014, I traveled in Italy and I met some local street artists and
they brought me to paint murals. And that’s how I
started to do street art.”
And now this 27-year old Hong Kong-native has scaled rooftops
and been hoisted on cranes for her massive-scale murals. She has
a growing following via social media which has made the art world
pay attention and her work is now seen via collaborations with big
name brands Microsoft, Google, and Vans.
Bao’s advice for budding artists, young and old: “if you’re unhappy
or discontented, only you have the power to change that.” She says
that worrying about whether she would be a success when she
quit her job motivated her to learn new things and meet new people and keeps her moving forward.
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e who create art and those who appreciate it in
men artists who have generously donated their
ving Fund benefiting local Hong Kong charities,
me of the talented artists featured in our Silent
h their art and their generosity on March 10.
Award-winning, international artist Furstova’s
work is “an intimate portrayal of the human
soul explored through the medium of etching,
expressed in a distinctly female voice. The technique of etching uniquely reflects and informs
the spirit of my work. I draw with a needle onto a
plate, allowing the image to quietly grow, whilst
a fragile silver line emerges from a dark background as if a distant memory was traced from
the unconscious.”
Her beautiful etching of wings appears on the album cover for Coldplay’s Ghost Stories (2014) and
her work “has become part of important private
and public collections, including that of Queen
Elizabeth II and the V&A Museum in London and
has featured in numerous publications.”
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On behalf of the AWA, thank you to the team at Santa Fe Relocations for generously sponsoring
our second annual Art on the Line fundraising event. With their support, the AWA will be able
to contribute the valuable funds raised at this event to support Hong Kong charities who are
serving the under-privileged and under-served who need our help. For more information on the
organizations we fund, find us online: www.awa.org.hk
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Mary-Lou Boulanger is a Canadian
born artist, based in Hong Kong.
She has had a life- long passion to
express herself creatively through
painting and print- making.
Much of her work is influenced
by her extensive travels throughout Asia. Traditional patterns and
motifs used in Asian textiles are
often incorporated into her work.
Mary-Lou begins her work with a simple idea that
develops from one layer to the next. She loves texture, colour and subtle imperfections that show
the artist’s hand in the work. She follows the
Japanese philosophy of “Wabi-Sabi”, the concept
of finding beauty
in imperfection.
ML uses encaustic painting is
one of her favourite techniques.
The wax is then
layered to create
luminous
surfaces contributing to the depth,
texture, pattern,
and brilliance of
colour in each
painting.
British-born and Hong Kong-based Claire Billson
is a watercolour artist, and more recently an oil
painter.. Using oils, Claire is developing a series of
paintings based on iconic images of Hong Kong
people, in addition to her portrait work.
Her pieces focus on the activities on the streets
of Hong Kong. “I felt compelled to record moments in their lives. The movement of the people
involved in their different activities. The sun on the
reflective tape of their safety bibs is eye-catching
and yet they are invisible to most people hurrying
by absorbed by their own busy lives.”
Hong Kong native, Nina Pryde is a master
at abstract landscapes using Chinese ink to
create three-dimensional images. Her work is
marked by a conscious blending of Chinese and
Western values with traditional and modern
cultures. In recent years, Nina has refined her
techniques with the use of powerful skilled
brushstrokes and the imaginative use of collage
and calligraphy, and created a new and exciting
approach to Chinese ink painting.
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Originally from England,
Sarah Bent has been in
Hong Kong for over 37 years.
It wasn’t until her three
children were grown that she
found her wings as an artist.
Her still-lifes and botanicalthemed
watercolour
paintings are inspired by the
wonderful tropical flora and
fauna of Asia.
Eleanor McColl is a British-born artist who
came to Hong Kong in 1999 to pursue her
career as an artist and art educator. McColl
works in a variety of media, from oil painting to collage and photomontage. Her
work is rooted in place, with a focus on the
human traces found within the urban environment.Her hand woven photographs
capture the frenetic zest of Hong Kong, the
unending activity and the nebulous, neon
experience of metropolitan life, while her
paintings evoke a more ethereal feel.
Heidi Lam and Jacky Yu first noticed their daughter’s Ngai Ning’s
ability at the age of two. “She was
able to draw simple people at two
years of age and started some preschool drawing classes,” Now, at
the ripe old age of 12, Ngai Ning has
produced over 900 drawings and
her talent has been showcased locally at her school in Discovery Bay,
Artland Gallery in Wanchai, and Art
Square at DB Pier. Her solo show,”I
Love”, will now travel overseas to Sydney, where it
will be shown at Clement Art School Epping Gallery. Ngai Ning credits her three art teachers, Derek, Dion and Hung Hei, for inspiring her creativity
and teaching her new skills, as well as supporting
her in her solo
show.
“I draw and paint
the people and
things that are
part of my life.
I love painting,”
Ngai Ning says.
“Art is a challenging topic to
do well in, as it
takes time, hard
work and practice,” she adds.
Australian-native Belinda Bath’s love of the creative
began with formal study of Fashion Design and Illustration, which ultimately led to a 15 year career
as a freelance photographic stylist. Inspired by her
love of travel, photography and design to share the
simple and sometimes hidden beauty, rich colour
and diverse culture that is the world around us,
Belinda designs beautiful montages using original
photographs she has taken through her travels..
Hong Kong-native Jessica Cheung has a Master of Fine
Arts (MFA) from the New York Studio School of Drawing, Painting & Sculpture. While living in New York from
2005 - 2010, Jessica held several exhibitions which included galleries in SoHo and Chelsea art districts.
In her work she uses personal items as a catalyst: a necklace or perfume bottle - something representing herself
“in a personal way then the paintings themselves lead
me, making me feel that they take on a life of their own.
That also makes me believe there has different life in a
microscopic level and sharing the same space with us.
That is why I call each painting a “Microcosm World”.”
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Brooke’s Book
By Brooke Richter
My first novel, Tempting the Dragon, hits the bookshops
in March. It’s short-length fiction, meaning it runs about half
the length of a standard novel. It’s been available on Amazon’s
Kindle since last year and so far has received favorable
reviews. I started the novel in 2010 while doing a Creative
Writing Program at the University of Hong Kong. The story is
a psychological thriller that follows the life of a young,
American teacher who moves here seeking to escape chilling
dreams that have haunted her since childhood. But the
dreams follow her and rapidly escalate, blurring the lines
between what’s real and imagined. Is she crazy or prescient?
That’s the underlying question.
The idea behind the novel came about from morning
walks along South Bay Road in Repulse Bay. It’s a beautiful
walk with the sea on one side and striking, formidable hills on
the other. I started thinking about the interplay of beauty and
danger and how these mountainous trails could be the setting
for a story.
The novel may resonate with expats because I wrote it
during the period that I was first experiencing many unique
aspects of Hong Kong life such as the hiking trails and the
beaches. It was enjoyable tying these experiences into the
story of this woman’s downward spiral and, hopefully, will
serve as a reminder of some of those experiences years
down the road when I’ll probably be living somewhere else.
Later this year, I’m hoping to release my second novel,
which is a mid-life coming of age story about recovery and
fulfillment. Also, I’ve written the screenplay for Tempting the
Dragon and hope to have it produced as a film someday
mainly because I’d love to see a film that focuses largely on
Hong Kong’s natural beauty. So many people think of Hong
Kong as a concrete jungle but as those of us who live here
know, it’s astoundingly beautiful. In addition to my writing,
I’m vice-chairman of the Hong Kong Writers Circle and a
member of the Women in
Publishing Society, Hong
Kong (WiPS). I write under
the name Coco because it
helps me get away from
myself when I’m writing.
My husband and I have
three children, one in
Boston and two at school
in Hong Kong. To learn
more or download free
copies of my published
short stories, please visit
www.cocosquickreads.
com.
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Feature
Tanvi’s Top Ten…
Hong Kong Films
By Tanvi Gupta
The Hong Kong skyline is dramatic, unique and
easily recognized. Bright lights, tall skyscrapers, and huddled
between those glitzy giants, shyly peeping out, are old world
buildings dating back to the pre-war era. And that mix of yin
and yang offers countless possibilities, especially to the
Hollywood studios. The hero can BASE jump off of the IFC
roof-top, dodge the baddies around dragon fruit stalls, trundle
down Queens Road in the tram to finally make his getaway in
his Ferrari parked safely (albeit expensively ) at the Landmark.
Here is my list of the top 10 movies shot in Hong Kong, in
chronological order. I have tried to include the spots in Hong
Kong that were used in final footage, in case you, like me,
want to go on a Hollywood discovery tour.
1.Love is a Many Splendored Thing (1955) – Unfortunately
the famous spots featured in this blockbuster are all now
demolished. For instance, the hospital in the movie was
the Foreign Correspondents Club, then on Conduit road. It
was demolished in the 1960s. You could still check out the
beaches on the south side if you want to walk in William
Holden’s footsteps.
2.The World of Suzie Wong (1960) – Re-telling the story of
an American painter, who comes to Hong Kong and falls
for a prostitute, the film is meant to be based in Wanchai
but is shot all over. Most of the locations have changed a
lot since, but you can catch a glimpse of the Man Mo
temple. Fast fact: It was while shooting a cross-harbour
scene at the Hong Kong Star Ferry pier that the leading
lady Nancy Kwan turned 21 which the production honoured
with a huge cake shaped like a Chinese palace.
3.You Only Live Twice (1967) – Hong Kong only makes a
guest appearance in this Bond film at the very beginning
when Bond fakes his own death. The outside view of the
hotel where Bond is staying was shot on location and was
on Nathan Road in Kowloon.
4.Enter the Dragon (1973) – A real gem, Bruce Lee’s last
movie is based completely in Hong Kong. A lot has
changed, but some locations you might still make out are
Aberdeen harbour, Tsing Shan monastery, Yau Ma Tei and
Tai Tam bay.
5.The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) – Bottoms up! That
was a bar in Kowloon that featured in the movie. It
relocated to Wanchai before finally shutting shop in 2004.
The movie also had shots of the Peninsula Hotel.
6.Rush Hour 2 (2001) – With a local movie icon starring in
the movie, it’s no surprise this one takes us on a ride
through the Hong Kong party district, right from Wanchai
to LKF. There are a couple of ‘local’ scenes in Mong Kok,
but these are pretty generic, added in for comic relief.
7.Die Another Day (2002) – Okay, it’s the third one in the
Bond series to make my list. I can’t help it – I like a welldressed spy. After Bond receives the kiss of life, he jumps
into the Victoria Harbour. He comes up on the Kowloon
side at the Yacht Club. And I say to all who point out the
obvious blooper – movies needn’t imitate life. Though it
would be so cool if sometimes life imitated movies.
8.Dark Knight (2008) – Batman takes a flying leap from IFC 2
to One IFC. In another shot Bruce Wayne and Lucius Fox
have a little chat while riding the Midlevels escalator.
9.Contagion (2011) – The film has shots in the Jumbo floating
restaurant, Princess Margaret Hospital, the airport, the
Star ferry, and the Intercontinental Hotel.
10.Transformers Age of Extinction (2014) – chances are you
probably recognised most of the locations if you saw the
movie. Since a lot of the movie is set in Hong Kong, we
see sweeping shots of the harbour, skyscrapers of Central
and Quarry bay (e.g. Bank of China tower), AsiaWorld
Expo, streets of Sham Shui Po, Government offices near
Tamar Park ( that get blown up!), among many others.
Don’t stress too much about the continuity factor in the
locations though- remember it’s just a movie, and enjoy
the popcorn!
March 2016 AWARE 21
Holidays, Birthdays, Any Occasion…
GIFT
A s GIVING
i a n T o u r sAT IT’S EASIEST!
The History and Art of Japan
– April 2016
It is NOT too late to register to tour Japan
with Asian tours in April 2016
Island Hop Japan - 17 April – 21 April 2016
The Beauty of China – Mogoa Caves, Great
Wall, Rainbow Landforms. May 2016
Do NOT miss this amazing opportunity to explore the beauty
of China! Registration begins 1 December 2015
The Asian Tours Committee is working hard to select amazing locations for September '16 through May '17. Stay tuned to this space.
December 2015 / January 2016 AWARE 19
22 AWARE March 2016
Feature
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 2016
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Tsz Shan Monastery
When: Wednesday, 2 March,
8:45 – 4pm
Working with Chocolate:
Focus on Milk and White
Chocolate
When: Wednesday, 3 March,
10am – 1pm
Cooking Demo and Lunch:
Meatless Lunch and Dinner
Ideas
When: Friday, 4 March,
10am – 2pm
Diane von Furstenberg
Shopping Event
When: Tuesday, 15 March,
6pm – 8pm
Flower Arranging Rabbit Flower Basket
When: Tuesday, 15 March,
10:15am -Noon
Using Crystals in Jewellery:
A workshop by Eco Designer
Jeanine Hsu of niin
When: Wednesday, 16 March,
14:30pm – 16:00pm
Historical Talk with Jason Wordie:
Behind the Brand Names –
Hong Kong and the Hongs
When: Monday, 21 March,
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Learn about Feng Shui series:
The importance of the
5 Elements of Feng Shui
When: Thursday, 17 March,
10am – 12pm
Learn about Feng Shui series:
Walking Tour of Major Buildings
in Central
When: Tuesday, 22 March,
10:00am – 12:00pm
Introduction to Pearl Knotting
and Necklace Creation
(Beginner and Intermediate)
When: Friday, 18 March,
9:30am -12:30pm
Working with Chocolate:
Easter and Spring Sweets
When: Tuesday, 22 March,
10am – 1pm
Tour of the Kwai Chung
Terminal Port
When: Friday, 18 March,
9:30am-4:00pm
Hong Kong Neighborhood
Series – At Home in Sheung Wan
When: Wednesday, 23 March,
10:00am – 2:00pm
Wan Chai Market Tour
with Lavinia
When: Friday, 18 March,
10:30am-12: 45pm
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LOCAL TOURS AND ACTIVITIES
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Tsz Shan Monastery located in Tai Po,
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Monastery.
Cooking Demo and Lunch: Meatless
Lunch and Dinner Ideas
When:
Friday, 4 March
10.00am – 2:00pm
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LOCAL TOURS AND ACTIVITIES
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a 20% discount! Join us for refreshments
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Flower Arranging – Rabbit Flower
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Diane von Furstenberg Shopping
Event – 20% discount
When:
Tuesday, 15 March
6:00pm – 8:00pm
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Learn about Feng Shui series: The
Importance of the five Elements in
Feng Shui
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10:00am – 12:00pm
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Using Crystals in Jewelry: A workshop
by Eco Designer Jeanine Hsu of niin
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LOCAL TOURS AND ACTIVITIES
Introduction to Pearl Knotting and Necklace
Creation (Beginner and Intermediate)
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and you may choose from a wide selection of shapes, sizes and colours
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Wanchai Market Tour with Lavinia
When: Friday, 18 March,
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Historical Talk with Jason Wordie:
Behind the Brand Names – Hong
Kong and the Hongs
When: Monday, 21 March
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played a central role – oftentimes positive,
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life over the last century and a half.
Learn about Feng Shui series:
Walking Tour of Major Buildings in
Central
When:
Tuesday, 22 March
10:00am – 12:00pm
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auspicious dates for deals and launches
and to create environments that will
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Working with Chocolate: Easter &
Spring Sweets
When:
Tuesday, March 22
10am – 1pm
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Hong Kong Neighbourhood Series
– At Home in Sheung Wan
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Where: Inside Admiralty MTR Station
near M&S Food
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the area has to offer and have lunch
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Registration Procedures
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events will sell out.
Refund, Cancellation and Substitution
Policies
Every activity includes an administrative
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AWA cancels an event, the entire activity
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place and allow someone on the waitlist
to attend.
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Tour of the Kwai Chung Container
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No refunds after this date.
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March 2016 aWarE 27
Ong o i ng a c t i v i t i e s
AWA’s Ongoing Activities
Of the many ways to get involved in the AWA, Ongoing Clubs and Sports are the most popular, and easiest, ways to make
new friends. We offer something for everyone: from hobbies to languages, golf and dragon boat racing. Ongoing Clubs & Sports
offer comfortable and enjoyable ways to keep busy and expand your network of friends. These activities are organized by AWA
members for AWA members with similar interests and passions. One time registration is required in order to receive updates
about scheduled activities. For more information and to register, go online to www.awa.org.hk.
ART LOVERS:
PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP: Stitch: AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB:
Kumiko Matsushima, [email protected];
Cynthia Lackey, [email protected]
Sharon Mason, [email protected]
Alison Levingston, [email protected];
EVENING BOOK CLUB: SPIRITUAL LITERACY GROUP:
MAHJONG MADNESS: Penny Van Niel, [email protected];
Anna MacDonald, [email protected])
Melissa Grove, [email protected]
SOCIAL BRIDGE AND LUNCH: GAMES GALORE-Mahjong
or Bridge: LUNCH BUNCH: ICC- INTERNATIONAL
COOKING CLUB: GALLOPING GOURMET: ITALIAN CONVERSATION GROUP:
AWA Hiking: AWA GLOBE PADDLERS DRAGON BOAT TEAM: AWA GOLF SOCIETY: Womens Forum: KateWeisman, [email protected]
Katherine Fenton, [email protected];
Christine Scullion, [email protected]
Lisa Strunin, [email protected]
Beth Hall, [email protected]
Judy Lakey, [email protected]
Co-ordinator required
Marybeth Coffer, Linda Gomoll, [email protected], [email protected]
Giuditta Crovato, [email protected]
Birgit Imkamp, Patti Smith, Cynthia Lackey, [email protected]
Elissa Imran, [email protected];
Anne Fifer, [email protected]
Sue Webb, [email protected]
Sally Kooser, [email protected]
GALLOPING GOURMET
When: Saturday, March 19
Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Where: Upper Modern Bistro
Cost: $650 per person
Capacity: 16
Upper Modern Bistro, a 2014 Michelin Star Recipient,
serves up "Fresh, Light and Modern" Bistro food with an
Asian twist. Chef Phillippe and Chef Julien will be creating a
sumptuous menu specifically for Galloping Gourmet that is
sure to please everyone.
Price includes a welcome drink upon arrival, a variety of
28
AWARE to
March
2016a choice of 3 entrees, including a
appetizers
share,
vegetarian option, ending with an assortment of mouth
watering French pastries, coffee and tea. Gratuities are also
included. Alcohol will be at your own expense or you may
BYOB (corkage fees also at your own expense).
Come join old friends and meet new ones for a night of
good fun, great company and fabulous food at Upper Modern
Bistro located at G/F, 6-14 Upper Station Street, Sheung
Wan.
Please signup on the website by March 10th.
Coordinators: Mary Kinslow 6295 7109
Linda Gomoll 9730 8791
CONTACT INFORMATION
c o nt a c t i nf o r m a t i o n
OFFICE
Phone
Fax
Hours
Address
2527 2961/2
2865 7737
9:30am – 3:30pm Mon-Thu
No.5, 11th floor, Arion Commercial Centre,
2-12 Queen's Road West, Hong Kong
Website
www.awa.org.hk
Office & Website Manager Barbora Mayer: [email protected]
Membership Representative
Joanne Lam: [email protected]
COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Chairperson
[email protected]
Susie Edrington: [email protected]
Fenwick Pier Volunteers
Carol Lampard: [email protected]
Helpers for Domestic Helpers Nicola Cottrell: [email protected]
HK Society for the Blind Kate Mahjoubian: [email protected]
Meals in the Home Marybeth Coffer: [email protected]
Ronald McDonald House
Renee Cheung: [email protected]
Trisha Cliff: [email protected]
Soup Kitchen
Linda VanNoy: [email protected]
Riding for the Disabled
[email protected]
Chung Hok Elderly Centre
Mei Ling Ng [email protected]
Ark Eden Foundation Co-ordinator required: [email protected]
Sunshine Action
Co-ordinator required: [email protected]
Feeding Hong Kong Co-ordinator required: [email protected]
EDUCATION & SCHOLARSHIP
EXECUTIVE BOARD
EXECUTIVE BOARD
[email protected]
President
Marcy LaRont: [email protected]
1st VP Fundraising
Amanda Foster: [email protected]
2nd VP Membership
Sharon Mason: [email protected]
3rd Vice President Activities
Lisa Strunin: [email protected]
AWAre Editor
Lindsey Gordon: [email protected]
Charitable Donations
Andrea Roth: [email protected]
Community Service
Susie Edrington: [email protected]
Education & Scholarship Sheila Twinn: [email protected]
Public Relations
Rachel Bourke: [email protected]
Recording Secretary
Jennifer Kindel: [email protected]
Treasurer
Annie Fifer: [email protected]
Online and Social Media
Angela Bellas: [email protected]
Corporate Sponsorship Nikola Andersson: [email protected]
SOCIAL
ACTIVITIES
3rd Vice President
[email protected]
Lisa Strunin: [email protected]
Asian Tours
Kate Mahjoubian [email protected]
Local Tours and Activities
Jane Buck: [email protected]
SOCIAL
Patti Smith: [email protected]
If you would like to join the AWA or if you have any
question about the organization, please contact the office
or any of the Executive Board members.
[email protected]
Chairperson
Sheila Twinn: [email protected]
English Conversation
Sheila Twinn: [email protected]
Kwun Tong
Marti Law: [email protected]
Pok Fu Lam
Liz Clark: 6083 2400
Sham Shui Po Barbara Iannazzone: [email protected]
Chai Wan
Julie Naughton: [email protected]
Ap Lei Chau
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Dining Etiquette
Bernice Lee: [email protected]
Mock Interviews
Katherine Payne [email protected]
Cheung Chau Reading Partners Jill Baran Scott: [email protected]
Public Relations
[email protected]
Chairperson
Rachel Bourke: [email protected]
Newsletter/E-Blast Coordinator Rachel Bourke: [email protected]
Forum Moderator
Rachel Bourke: [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP
[email protected]
2nd Vice President
Sharon Mason: [email protected]
Buddy Program
Alison May: 9663 1250
CHAT Coordinator
Diane Lamboley: 9020 9385
Foon Ying
Kate Mahjoubian: 6462 6559
Membership Discounts
[email protected]
OWL
Susie Edrington: [email protected]
WOW
Mary Barbara Hanna: [email protected]
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