AWAre April 2016 - American Women`s Association

A M a g a z i n e fo r t h e Wo m e n o f H o n g K o n g • Ap r i l 2 0 1 6
April 2016
The American Women’s
Association of Hong
Kong, Limited.
Established in 1956
A volunteer organization of
women of all nationalities
supporting Hong Kong
charities and schools
through community service
and monetary grants, while
providing educational and
social activities for members.
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Editor
Lindsey Gordon
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Contents
Assistant Editor
Angela Bellas
Graphics
Jacky Ngan
Fahima Ahmad
Membership
Dream Home
Art on the Line
WOW Tanvi's Top Ten
Chinese Etiquette
AWA in the 70's
Hong Kong Stories
Smart Appliances
Treasure Hunter
Tsz Shan
Asian Tours
Sevens Heaven
Calendar of Events
Local Tours and Activities
Ongoing Activities
Contact Information
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Fahima Ahmad
Advertising Manager
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Welcome
From the President
From the Editor
It’s April, and the Hong Kong ‘Spring’ is upon us. As we
say farewell to March, I want to offer a hearty
congratulations to Regine Pocsatko and Lisa Strunin and
their Art on the Line team for another amazing evening of
art and charity on March 10th, netting the AWA charitable
fund over HK $250k. From the time the doors opened at
6pm with a crowd waiting outside, until
the time the silent auction bidding closed
at 9:30pm, The Space was overrun with
both art and people. Well done, ladies and
many thanks to all of you who attended
and purchased art.
I’m calling this one the ‘homey’ issue in anticipation of the
upcoming Homes and Gardens Tour. I get very excited
about interior design, so there’s nothing I like more than
having ‘a good butcher’s’ around somebody else’s
gorgeous pad. I am always on the look out for fresh ideas
and ‘inspo’ to add to all the other stuff in the file marked
‘Dream Home’ which I keep in my head. Sigh, one day…
anyway, have you signed up for the tour yet?
The AWA never slows down, and April is
no exception. On the 12th of this month,
we have the long awaited return of our
Home & Garden tour. Don’t miss the
opportunity to glimpse into some of Hong
Kong’s finest homes. There are still a few
places available, so register today.
On April 13th from 12-1:30pm please come to the AWA
office for pizza and the AWA Annual General Meeting
(AGM). We need a quorum of members so please spend
your lunch with us - eat, socialize and attend a brief
meeting, at which we will vote in the new slate of Board
Members for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. A big thank you
goes out to our Board Nominating Committee who
worked hard at rounding up nominations, conducting
interviews and selecting a final slate of board nominees.
Finally, I want to continue to emphasize our need for your
help in recruiting members into the AWA – something that
was featured in last month’s AWAre magazine. We are
always in need of members and our organization is richer
for it. So please ask your friends to join. If you meet
someone new to Hong Kong, let them know about us.
Get their name and contact information and myself or
Sharon Mason would be happy to send them a personal
email inviting them to CHAT or OWL or a neighborhood
coffee. And as ever, thank you for your help!
In Treasure Hunter, Rachel Parker has some excellent
advice for us home-loving expats: If you see it and you
love it, buy it (if your pocket permits). I’ve lost count of all
the times I’ve ‘ummed and ahhed’ over something and
then wished I’d bought it later. If a thing
gives you joy, what price on that?
Have you ever wondered where to buy a
pink wig or a goldfish in Hong Kong? If
so, you’ll find Tanvi’s Top Ten Street
Markets indispensable reading. And a
pink wig might come in handy if you’re
thinking about going to the Rugby Sevens
this month. Shelda’s Sevens Heaven will
help if you need to brush up on your
knowledge of the game. It’s not just for the men!
Read any good books lately? Neither has Claudia. She
wasn’t very impressed with Janice Y.K. Lee’s new novel
‘The Expatriates’ which doesn’t do much for our image as
HK expat wives.
Enjoy this issue of AWAre and remember, if you feel like
being a part of it, do please get in touch. We’d love to hear
from you!
Oh well. Time to put on my diamond tiara and head off to
the Peninsula for high with the other expat ladies. As if!
Have a wonderful April, and Happy Spring.
Marcy LaRont
AWA President
Lindsey Gordon
AWAre Editor
Register now
The AWA Annual General Meeting will be on Wednesday April 13, 12:00-1:30pm
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Me m be 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
Sara Anderson
Deanna Gulley Katz
Judy Wong
Courtney Ducanois
Susan Soskin West
Christine Simms
Gretchen Gharrett
Josephine Oswald
Sandra Neumann
Heather Gill
Jennifer Lo
Liz Siena
Elisabeth Carlbark
Renee Holten
Katherine Twells
Penny Soder
Julie Madsen
Kathryn Orr
Ana Ramos
Elisabeth Chouraqui
Liza Beighley
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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mEmBErship
Foon Ying
WHEn/ WHErE:
20 & 27 April, 4 May
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!
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
Jane Buck, [email protected]
Susan Trebach, [email protected]
DISCOvEry BAy
Kathy Barber, [email protected]
Annie Fifer, [email protected]
Izumi Ikeda, [email protected]
HK CEnTrAL/MID LEvELS
Mandarin Summer Camp
Mandarin Nanny Service
Groups
Mandarin OneTo One Summer Courses
Mandarin Teacher HK
T:+852 2982 0919 M:+852 61179980
E: [email protected]
Rm 603, 6/F, Yau Sing Building,
120-122 Wing Lok Street , Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Web: www.mandarinteacher.hk
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A W A enj o y s
Pub Quiz
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Dream Home
We’ve lived in this apartment for 18
months now and I’ve only just discovered a
switch on the toilet that heats the seat. It’s a
Toto toilet - I’ve never had one before so I
wasn’t aware of its true potential and anyway,
who reads toilet instructions? Actually, I’ve
always found it slightly irritating because it has
a mind of its own – the seat lifts up and down
willy nilly whether there’s anyone near it or not.
I like the 30 ltr or 60 ltr flush option though,
and the self-cleaning wand is fun to watch if
totally ineffectual. I have no strong feelings
about the ‘massage’ or ‘oscillating’ modes –
other than mild amusement - but now that I
have found the hot seat I’m really feeling the
love - especially when I forget its there and get
a lovely, warm surprise every time I pay a visit.
When we lived in Mumbai, there was a
showerhead attached to the wall next to the
loo, which I found very refreshing. The water pressure was
high and I vowed to have one of these in my ‘forever’ home –
however far in the dim and distant future that might be.
Other people would keep all these ideas on their Pinterest
boards but I’m not that organized and anyway, I don’t need to
‘cos its all in my head. If you were to have a rummage around
in there, you’d find, amongst all the cotton wool and images
of Leonardo diCaprio (my secret love), a ‘file’ marked: Stuff for
the Future Dream Home. This ‘file’ contains pictures of a free
standing copper bath; an Inglenook Fireplace; an Aga; The
Farrow and Ball colour chart; a showerhead on a wall next to a
toilet (with excellent water pressure) and now, a new entry….
ta dah…a heated toilet seat.
Am I getting a bit carried away here? Heated toilet seats
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By Lindsey Gordon
and adjacent high-pressure showerheads? Where will my
aspirations end? A man standing outside the door offering me
a hot towel and a mint as I come out? (Preferably ‘Wolf of
Wall Street’ era Leo)?! Today in the supermarket I was
confronted with a wall of a thousand different brands of toilet
paper and I chose a scented one. Goodness me! More than
half of all Indian households don’t even have a toilet and here
am I sitting on my hot seat like Lady Muck with loo roll that
smells of roses. Aren’t we all lucky? – We were born in the
right place at the right time. Because that’s all it is: luck- that’s
the only reason any of this is available to us.
And as expats, we are luckier than most because we get
to see how other people live. We can experience their world
for a bit, hopefully broadening our own horizons at the same
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time. We can take away the things that we like, ideas and
friendships as well as the odd stick of furniture. From India I
take as my souvenir the friendly, open and generous people I
met there everyday; I take my love of south Indian cuisine –
especially dosas. I take the ‘pink and orange’ colour combo
and, of course, the showerhead next to the loo idea. From
Hong Kong I take super efficiency, respect for culture, tradition
and family and definitely the hot toilet seat (oh, and perhaps a
Forbidden City table and a couple of Foo dogs) I might
never have known about many or all of these things
had I never left England.
I’ve had quite a few different homes –
mostly high up in the clouds - in three
different countries over the past few years
and I have seen some amazing things from
the windows of each of them. Kites with
enormous wingspans swooping through the
air; hundreds of people gathering for prayer
below; mass dog fights and huge container
vessels silently gliding by. Some of it awesome,
some of it awful, but all of it very different to the grass
verge I used to see every morning when I opened the curtains
before we moved overseas.
OK, so I don’t have a permanent home now and I can’t
plant bulbs or put up wallpaper and as a home bird that hurts.
However, I have collected, over the years, a few choice items
like the massive cabinet from Kolkata and the doorframe from
Jodhpur that I had made in to a mirror. I can now add to the
collection a beautiful vibrant cerise rug, which has been
taunting me from the window of Lane Crawford all month. To
be honest, it looks old and worn but for me that is the appeal.
A Swedish friend described it as ‘bedagad skönhet’ when I
showed her – which is a good thing. Now the Lane Crawford
rug lives with the Kolkata cabinet and the Jodhpur doorframe,
one day to be introduced to the old Grandfather clock who
currently lives in storage. Not only do most of the pieces have
their own history, they are now a part of mine.
I don’t think I’ll ever regret my days as an expat
even though I have missed my friends and family
and a permanent home to keep my stuff in. I’ve
lost count of the times I’ve tried to look for
things, like the secateurs for example – did I
have them in India? Are they in storage, lost
in transit or at the bottom of the ocean?
Anyway, not being able to find stuff is a small
price to pay. There’s plenty of time to settle
down in one place in the future and to be honest,
once I’ve got my Cole and Son wallpaper up and
painted the kitchen Wimborne White (Farrow and Ball
No. 239) I’ll be twiddling my thumbs anyway.
No, much better to keep on trucking, collecting memories,
stories and unusual and beautiful things to surround myself
with for the few good years before they put me in a care
home. It’s all about the journey, not the destination after all
and hopefully, in the future, one of my great-great
grandchildren will be polishing the Kolkata cabinet or vaccing
the ‘bedagad skönhet’ rug and might find some joy in them.
They might pause to wonder about the batty old woman who
lugged all this stuff back home and her long-suffering husband
who let it to happen.
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E A t uto
r Eour artists!
ThankFyou
Sandra Chung
Wendy Leung
Laura Zhang
Claire Billson
Ka Yu Chan
Theodora Whittington
Rachel Smith
Katie Dawson
Yuki Aruga
Melody Yiu
Carolina Kollman
Brigitte Figueiras
Anji Connell
Yui Ching Helena Cheng
Helen Miiasoey
Ophelia Jacarini
Kiyoko Yamaguchi
Megumi Takami
Monica Hemrajani
Zenith Chan
Prity Tibrewal
Irene Hui
Louise Soloway Chan
Amber Chan
Violet Shum
Carol Lee
Helen Bronte Boyd
Sai Wah Fung
Mei Nga Cicada Shum
Kat J Weiss
Emily Eldridge
Mjailai
Margaret Goeden
Ze Ze Lai
Rainbow Tse
Kyle Raynal
Christie Chan
Kinga Owczennikow
Jane Kwong
Cynthia Cheung
Adele Foster
Pui Ngo Lau
Elaine Chiu
Eleanor McColl
Nandini Hawley
Lori Foster
Jiana Ma
Charlotte Zhong
Gladys Ng
Carolyn Yoshida
Leona Apps
Kate Baumgartner
Nicole Chow
Virginia Lo
Ayumi Adachi
Marie Pottiez
Stella Pang
Joey Ka Yin Leung
Scarlette Cheng
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Sharon Mason
Rielle Yap Ong
Ann Ng Yin Lam
Wendy Jahnke
Bonnie Bajaj
Alyson O’Neal
Karla Roldan
Grace Tam
Laura Simonsen
Winnie Sie Davies
Annie G
Fung Ying Tammy Tam
Sarah Bent
Lee O’Neal
Sophie Tunik
Antoinette Wysocki
Carmen Lai Ping Cheung
Nina Pryde
Kwai Fan Chan
Kam-Ying Mok
Sharon Grosse
Josephine Cheng
Queenie Chan
Amy Tai
Sindy Lau
Koey Ho Yi Kwok
Jianne Soriano
Rheanne Winstanley
Meimei Ho
Rochelle Harina
Anthea Lovett
Samantha Ng
Ann Passmore
Carol Ho
Kitty Wong
Pirate
Antonella Giardinelli
Leah Clough
Karina Ye
Angela Tao
Bao Ho
Mary-Louise Boulanger
168 Gallery
Belinda Bath
Kumiko Matsushima
Jaen Ching Ng
Marybeth Coffer
Jessica Cheung
Fanny Tang
Jeannette Hensinger
Grace Ho
Elise van Stolk
Barbora Mayer
Xyza Cruz Bacani
Ning Yu Ngai
Nora Schlenzinger
Mila Furstova
Vanessa Wong
Hok Kan Pun
A glorious multi-colored evening for charity
FEAturE
Art on the Line (AOTL), the AWA’s international
exhibition and charity art sale, held March 10,
was a rousing success!
Hong Kong’s largest exhibit of art by female amateur
and professional artists, surpassed last year’s event
fundraising mark, netting at least $250,000HKD for
the AWA’s Charity Fund.
For one extraordinary evening “The Space” on
Hollywood Rd. was transformed by the display of
hundreds of paintings, sketches, collages, prints,
photographs and other art work donated by more
than 125 women artists from Hong Kong and around
the world.
Much of the artwork was hung, unframed, on ropes
echoing the clotheslines so visible across Hong
Kong. Larger, framed featured pieces were sold
by Silent Auction. And throughout the remarkable
event Bao Ho, a renowned street artist, painted a
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“It was an evening to remember!” declared AWA
President Marcy LaRont. “Our deepest thanks go to
the talented artists who so generously gave us their
work for sale. And to the AWA team of dedicated
volunteers who pulled this all together!”
Thank you to Santa Fe Relocations for
the generous event sponsorship and
logistical support. We couldn’t have
done it without you.
Thank you to Bowerbird Home for its
generous support with the donation of their
signature blue and white porcelain.
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F ea t u r e
Sam I Am
By Mary Barbara Hanna
Do you have a friend named Sam, Samantha or Samuel?
It seems most people do and that’s how this ‘friendly’ name
was chosen for a Hong Kong tour company, ‘Sam the Local.’
Co-founders Anita Chan and Maggie Lau spent evenings
and weekends researching and trying out ideas for possible
business models. Mostly consumer-focused, it took a few
years to land on a blend of ideas resulting in “Sam the Local,
your ‘local’ friend, world-wide.’” From one hour to a full day,
the company customizes tours directly to your interests. With
50 tour guides who speak 12 languages, you can create a
tour on just about any topic.
Anita Chan and I talked about starting a company, vetting
new employees, plans for world domination, and advice for
other entrepreneurs. Check out this lively entrepreneur’s
interview via podcast at https://www.awa.org.hk/activities/
working-women.
Key to the success of their startup is the amount of
research done on the idea. They talked with friends and
family, attended networking events, looked into other
companies and identified possible gaps. Anita admits it’s
difficult to hear that a dream is just that, but real feedback
made the path more obvious over time. It took nearly two
years for ‘Sam the Local’ to launch, but it has grown
exponentially in a short amount of time.
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Anita said: A good entrepreneur learns, “You don’t know
what you don’t know.” To overcome a knowledge deficit in
startups, Anita and Maggie attended the Founder Institute, a
world-wide 14 week intensive program designed to blast
founders to the finish line with a product and a pitch. Now
they’ve started a video segment on YouTube and have plans
to expand into locales such as Tokyo, Taipei and Seoul.
Sam the Local is offering 10% off to AWA members – just
enter ‘awarocks’ as the promo code.
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Tanvi’s Top 10…
Street Markets of Hong Kong
By Tanvi Gupta
I want to feel, sunlight on my face
See that dust cloud disappear without a trace
I want to take shelter from the never-ending rain
In the streets of Hong Kong with their self-explanatory
names
I am borrowing heavily from an old classic to start this
story. Nevertheless what I say is true. Hong Kong feels great
when after a heavy downpour the dust settles and the whole
city has this fresh, new-ish feel to it. It’s at these times, that
it’s a good idea to grab your Octopus card and your umbrella
(in case the weather Gods change their minds again) and
head to one of the several unique street markets in the city,
each with its own inimitable charm.
Here are my Top 10:
1.Pottinger Street: A stone-steps street in the heart of
Central, this is the place to head to for all things costume.
Hong Kong loves costumes and everything from
Halloween to Rugby Sevens is a reason to play fancy
dress. This street has everything from pink wigs to clown
masks. You really can be anyone you want to be.
2.Western Market: I discovered this little slice of craft DIY
heaven when I started making plush toys for my baby.
Technically not a street, it is an Edwardian-style building
dating back to 1906. Today it houses merchants selling all
manner of fabrics, art and craft.
3.Lee Yuen Street (East and West) – two parallel lanes
tucked away in Central, these are Hong Kong’s answer to
Kowloon’s Ladies Market. You will find shops selling
souvenirs, table linen, shoes and a zillion other everyday
things. A cut-label paradise for kids’ clothes.
4.Wanchai Computer city (Hennessy Road): Again, not a
street as such but a mall that boasts row upon row of
shops selling all things digital from fit-bits to PCs. Walk
around since every second shop will stock what you
want. Get a quote from a couple of vendors and then
engage them in a bidding war. It works. And even if it
doesn’t, it’s still fun.
5.Goldfish market: A street brimming with the most exotic
fish and aquarium supplies. You will find a gasp-inducing
range in aquatic life here from goldfish (you guessed it) to
turtles, frogs and even reptiles.
6.Flower market: Located next to the Goldfish market, it’s a
street filled with shops selling flowers and potted plants.
It’s one of the few places in this busy city of mine, where
you will literally stop and smell the flowers. It truly is a
sight to behold, as beautifully pruned bonsai, lilies and
orchids all compete for your attention.
7.Toys street (Tai Yuen): In the heart of Wanchai, this is an
absolute treasure trove of affordable toys and party
supplies for kids of all ages. I bought a Thomas the Tank
Engine set for a two-year old, a Duplo for a four-year old,
and a remote-controlled model car for a 30-year old.
8.Sneakers Street: As the name suggests, this street has
vendors selling all the famous sportswear brands. The
prices are more often than not about the same as
anywhere else, but the range is mind-boggling from the
latest to limited editions.
9.Jade market: A covered market with countless stalls
selling jade in Kowloon. It’s a strict case of caveat emptor
though, so unless you know your real jade from you’re
your fake jade, beware!
10.Stanley Main Street Market: This one is a bit too tourist-y,
selling more souvenirs and kitschy art than any other place
in Hong Kong. But its next to a beach, has some good
food to offer, a vibrant feel to it, and sometimes, just
sometimes hidden between a mahjong set and a dancing
minion, you will find a real gem for the home. Ok, ok, I
know this is supposed to be a Top 10 but I couldn’t leave
out SSP, could I?
Sham Shui Po is a tenacious shopper’s paradise located in
a working class neighborhood, with street on street
specializing in anything your heart desires. To name a
couple there is Ki Lung Street that houses several fabric
stalls and Fuk Wing Street that has party favors, stationery
and toys.
And don’t forget Dried Seafood Street, Cat Street … this
list really could go on and on and on…
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F ea t u r e
A BRIEF GUIDE TO
CHINESE ETIQUETTE
AND CUSTOMS
If you have not lived in Asia before, relocating to Hong
Kong means learning about the local etiquette and customs.
These can be very different from what you are used to and so
below is a brief overview of some of them.
When you first arrive you may find it shocking when
someone refers to your weight as in the west we would
never make such personal comments but here you may find
such comments commonplace. Also commonly discussed is
money; people will ask you how much rent you pay, how
much you paid for an item, how much you earn, also your
age, marital status and number of children. If you don’t want
to answer these questions then just change the subject.
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By Farnces Nicholls
Many festivals are celebrated in Hong Kong and the dates
change each year since they are determined by the lunar
calendar. Chinese New Year (January or February) is a
colourful spring harvest festival with much symbolism:
flowers (orange trees signify wealth), plentiful food (candy for
a sweet life), new clothes and a time to spring clean out your
home (sweep out the bad luck).
The Chinese believe in ancestor worship and both Ching
Ming (April) and Chung Yeung (October) are dates for grave
sweeping where members of the family go to their ancestors’
graves to clean them up and give offerings such as burning
paper in the shape of everyday items (money, food, furniture)
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that are ‘sent’ via the smoke to their relatives in the after world.
Dragon Boat (June) also known as Tuen Ng is one of the
most well-known festivals in Hong Kong next to Chinese New
Year. At this time Dragon Boat teams compete in various
locations including Stanley and East Tsim Sha Tsui. One of
the traditional Chinese foods eaten during this festival is a
sticky rice dumpling with various fillings wrapped in bamboo
leaves in the shape of a triangular pyramid.
During the evening of the Mid-autumn festival (August or
September) families have picnics under the biggest and
brightest full moon. They also carry paper and plastic lanterns
celebrating this time of year. Mooncakes (traditionally made
from pastry, whole boiled egg yolk and lotus paste) are eaten
- but be warned - they are very rich and very sweet!
GIFTS
Lai See (red packets) are given out at weddings and
Chinese New Year. New notes (not coins) are placed in the lai
see but the amount must never have a four in it as the
Cantonese word for four also sounds like the word for death.
Lai See packets, like business cards, are presented and
received with two hands as a sign of respect.
DO NOT give watches or clocks as gifts such as these
signify the passing of time and so are associated with death (I
think there may be an exception for a Rolex)
Also DO NOT give white flowers, particularly lilies, as
these are also associated with funerals and death.
acceptable behaviour but when you use a toothpick you need
to cover your mouth with your free hand. Same thing goes if
you laugh – cover your mouth.
At the end of a meal oranges or fruit are frequently
brought out meaning the meal is finished – time to go and no
lingering. DO NOT eat the oranges!
‘FACE’
‘Losing Face’ is a Chinese concept and in the west is
equivalent to losing respect or status. Chinese find ‘no’
difficult to say so they may say ‘maybe’ or ‘we’ll see’ in order
to ‘save face’.
It is also not appropriate to lose your temper and yell
other wise the other people will ‘lose face’ due to
embarrassment. You may find the Chinese laugh or smile
when they are angry, nervous or embarrassed, don’t take this
as an affront.
After living in Hong Kong for a while you will learn to
appreciate that there is no right or wrong when it comes to
etiquette and customs, they are just different and that it is just
a part of the fun in living somewhere new.
EATING
DO NOT place your chopsticks sticking vertically out of
your rice bowl as this resembles incense burning and
symbolizes ‘feeding’ the dead and death in general.
Since the outbreak of SARS, serving chopsticks (frequently
a different colour than the ones you are using to eat with) may
be provided on your table for hygiene purposes.
In Asia ‘clearing your plate’ means you haven’t had enough
and are still hungry, so leave some food indicating that your
host has provided you with enough food. To indicate you have
finished eating rest your chopsticks flat on the top of your
bowl.
Slurping soup or noodles and belching are seen as
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AWA 60TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
AWA keeps pace with the
turbulent times: 1970s
by rachel parker
Expats know a thing or two about resilience, as they adapt to new local
customs, currency, and current with their moves. Through the 1970s, AWA
members’ flexibility became valuable to the organization as well.
The decade started with a still fairly young organization serving American
women who’d come to Hong Kong with their husbands. Big expatriate
packages were the norm, and many women were unprepared for a world of
grand homes serviced by multiple servants, school debentures – and lots of
time on their hands. They’d handed off their ‘Joy of Cooking’ cookbooks and
Betty Crocker mixes to the amahs, but were feeling empty. The AWA filled a
void, giving its members social outlets and purpose as it
expanded its philanthropic and service reach.
“In the large scheme of things, our contribution has been
minute, but for our membership it constitutes our reason
for being,” wrote Mrs. Richard Morrison in her president’s
message in the 1975-76 annual report.
Working in a tiny office and using typewriters, mimeograph
machines, and land line telephones, as many as 30 women
would keep the AWA’s offices humming each year. They
would organize everything from Red Cross blood drives,
to galas, to bridge and mahjong classes, to a special
welcome for a US vice president, as well as a variety of
outings around Hong Kong. Popular adventures included
Po Tai for the rock carvings, Kadoorie Farms, and Kowloon
Walled City.
Creative fundraising committees added new ventures to
bring in more funds for local charities. In 1974, a used book
trading post was launched, and in 1976, some talented
women staged the musical Oklahoma in a dinner theater
format.
Possibly because of the broad scope of AWA’s activities, or
because of the few options, many women from other countries
sought membership in the organization. But the original
by-laws of the AWA prevented non-US citizens from joining.
In 1973-1974, the bylaws were changed, allowing up to 30
percent foreign membership (today, there is no limit to non-US
membership).
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“I joined AWA in 1977, and there was nothing here for Pakistanis then and the British
clubs were too colonial,” notes Rehana Singh, who as a Pakistani had to wait for enough
US women to join for her application to be processed.
For both Singh and former president Barbara Medley, superb Chinese amahs were a vital
part of home life in Hong Kong in the 1970s. But, Barbara, whose children were already
grown, didn’t hire an amah. “I was known in my building as the ‘noAmah Missy,’” she recalled.
Many American companies expanded their Asian operations during
the 1970s, using Hong Kong as a base. But as China started opening
up, many factories shifted north. Hong Kong became the storefront
and financial operations, while China provided the low-cost labor. As
Hong Kong’s business climate changed, many families moved out of
Hong Kong, often without much notice. And, for the AWA, the last
half of the 1970s was characterized by boards with multiple women
in key roles. In 1978, the whole board changed mid year, as Barbara
Medley and all of her board left Hong Kong through the year.
But while leadership changed in 1978, overall membership in AWA
blossomed to more
than 1,000 women.
This was a busy year
for the organization: it
launched its Foon Ying
program for helping
members adjust to
Hong Kong as well as
added an art show
and
cookbook
as
fundraisers.
And, AWA responded
to the crisis caused by
the end of the Vietnam
War.
In 1978, the
organization created
the Vietnamese Aid
Committee,
which
provided
volunteers
(ranging in age from
15-60) to work with the
refugees.
Many of the activities and
programs started in the
1970s are gone, but the core
values of the organization
have not changed. Through
the transitions, adaptability
has become the by-word of
the AWA.
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F ea t u r e
Hong Kong Stories
By Claudia Doherty
They are thrilled, they are homesick, they are scared,
they are relieved to have arrived in Hong Kong - their new
home for six months, a year, a three-year contract max,
forever, nobody knows. They are fresh-faced; they are midcareer, hoping for that crucial boost up the ladder; they are
here for their last job, the final rung before they’re put out to
pasture. They work at banks; they work at law firms. They
make buttons, clothing, hard drives, toys. They run
restaurants; they are bartenders; they are yoga teachers; they
are designers; they are architects. They don’t work. They are
hoping to work. They are done, done, done with work.
And so begins Janice Y. K. Lee’s second novel ‘The
Expatriates’ which sets its sites on exposing the personal
pain and humiliations of stereotyped Hong Kong
expat life with sweeping broad-brush strokes.
The lives of three American expat women
are laid bare through the lens of shallow
indulgence and narcissistic, discontented
prosperity. Margaret is a mother barely surviving
the loss of her son, Mercy a young Korean
American drifting down a route of despair and
Hillary is a lonely socialite whose marriage is
crumbling along with hopes of motherhood.
Readable and even relatable at some points
such as when Margaret sits down with her
children to a meal prepared by her domestic
helper:
If Margaret lived in the United States, she would be
cooking, her dishes would be her own, and her children
would know how they were supposed to taste in their own
home.
Yet adolescent and self-conscious at others, as with
Margaret’s question to her husband after attending a dinner
party during a house hunting trip to Hong Kong:
“Where are the Chinese people?...where was that place
we were? Stanley? I felt like it was all white people. It could
have been Marin County.”
The characters meander in and out of each other’s lives
with tiresome one dimensionality. Disasters that befall them
are treated with a breathy lightness as when Margaret is
dealing with the aftermath of a personal tragedy:
What she can’t stand, also, is how many ‘of courses’
there are in her life. The sympathetic women murmuring ‘of
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course’ all the time. How do you tell your travel agent that
you lost your child, literally lost him, more than a year ago,
and that now you’re going on vacation? Of course, it’s
impossible.
It feels inauthentic somehow, like a caricature, not the
inner thoughts of a mother who has lost a child.
Although some of the observations resonate, they are
only a part of the expat experience, the salacious Hollywood
TV drama part (think Desperate Housewives). The twists and
turns of their sordid, beautifully over-the-top lives has
entertainment value, no doubt, yet overlook the deep,
enriching part of living as an expatriate; the cultural education,
the adventure, the eye opening revelations at discovering
other parts of the world. Given there have
been so few Hong Kong English language
literar y novels this seems a missed
opportunity.
Overall, I was left feeling slightly
depressed at the candy-coated notion that
this is representative of Hong Kong’s expats.
That we are all living a life of decadence and
cheating husbands, where we are surrounded
by social climbers, gossips and narcissists.
My own experience, thus far, has revealed a
dynamic city with a mix of this, yes, but also
many thoughtful, caring intelligent people.
There is not a lot to choose from in English
language fiction centering on Hong Kong. There are genre
books; supernatural horror from Stewart Sloan and Rebecca
Bradley, comedy crime novels from Nury Vittachi, humorous
essays & cartoons from Larry Feign, poetry from Alan Jeffries
and memoir from Martin Booth and Chris Thrall but modern
literary fiction (written in the 21st century) is sadly lacking.
Titles that came up in various lists from the Guardian,
Goodreads and Amazon included:
White Ghost Girls by Alice Greenway 2006
The Piano Teacher by Janice Y. K. Lee 2009
Love in a Fallen City by Eileen Change 2006
Fragrant Harbor by John Lanchester 2002
Maybe one of these will prove to be a truly moving novel
that brings depth and understanding to the enriching,
beguiling yet untethered experience of being an expatriate.
Sadly Lee’s The Expatriates does not accomplish this.
F ea t u r e
Smart Guide to Appliances
in Hong Kong
Most of us who relocated to Hong Kong took some time
settling down in this city we now call home, and part of the
settling process involved finding and furnishing a residence to
our satisfaction.
One of the key elements of this furnishing process
involves electrical appliances. Many of us have apartments or
houses that come pre-equipped with large appliances such as
washers and dryers, refrigerators, etc. We probably brought
with us our stereo systems, smaller cooking appliances such
as mixers, food processors and toasters, and personal
appliances such as hair dryers.
It is relatively easy to buy both second hand and new
appliances in Hong Kong. Most well known brands are
sourced easily. However, certain niche brands and bespoke
use appliances like high-end coffee machines may not be
readily available, and you may need to source these from
overseas.
For all existing appliances, it is important to remember
that Hong Kong works on an electrical voltage of 220 volts,
and uses a three square pin plug point system.
Aside from the usual set of appliances however, there are
some appliances that can be essential to dealing with Hong
Kong’s temperature and environment.
Dehumidifiers: Come the hot and muggy summer
months, the one thing that you cannot do without is a
dehumidifier. Aside from humidity absorbing sachets and
boxes in your cupboard, you need a full-scale dehumidifier
that will help remove the excess moisture from the air. Some
apartments have them inbuilt, but portable ones are readily
available.
Air conditioners: The summer heat is also kept at bay with
air conditioners. Many newer apartment complexes have
central air conditioning but older apartments can still feature
window or split units. Routine cleaning of the filters and
servicing ensures trouble free operation.
Heaters: On the flipside, Hong Kong winters can be wet
and chilly. Stay warm and cozy with portable room heaters.
These tend to be less expensive to operate even compared
to central heating in apartment complexes that provide
centralized temperature control.
Rice cookers : If you find that you are quickly developing a
fascination for Asian cuisine, the rice cooker will save time
and energy in the kitchen.
By Dimple Shah
Air Purifiers: Given Hong Kong’s notorious air pollution
woes, the demand for air purifiers only seems to increase
every year. There are many different types and brands, so it
would be best to do your homework.
Water Purifiers: While tap water in Hong Kong is generally
considered safe, in older buildings, the pipes may have
deteriorated to a point that makes the water unsafe to drink.
To err on the side of caution, many people prefer to use a
water filter. These usually consist of a filter attachment that
you fix onto your sink tap in order to remove impurities from
the water. More advance electric models can be built into
your kitchen design with an intake pipe directly feeding into
the unit, but for most purposes, the tap attachment is the
most commonly used filtration device.
New appliances can be bought at appliance stores such
as Fortress or Broadway, which have many branches all over
the city. The home section of Department stores such as
Sogo and Wing On also provide choice and information on
different brands. For second hand purchases, look at the
classified sections at geoexpat.com and asiaexpat.com. There
are frequently bargains to be had, especially from expats who
are leaving Hong Kong and looking to sell their often wellmaintained appliances at very reasonable prices.
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F ea t u r e
Treasure Hunter
By Rachel Parker
When shopping in new lands, the Parker First Rule of
Acquisition is: If you see something you love then buy it
because you might not see it again.
Shopping around looking for a cheaper version may not be
the best use of time while absorbing new cultures. For us,
shopping for home décor while in foreign lands is as much
about love as price points - within reason, of
course.
We codified this rule while living in Europe. We
were in Venice and did all the customary stops:
Doges Palace; the boat ride to Murano; San Marco
Piazza. In wandering over canals and through
alleyways, a pair of maroon velvet slippers caught
my eye. They were exquisite and not overly
expensive - but nor were they necessary, so I
passed. For the rest of the trip I looked for them
everywhere but with no luck. Finally, as we were
leaving Venice, I made a mad dash back to the
original shop to get them. In all of our wandering
around, I hadn’t seen any others, what a waste of
time! But now I had them, I loved them!
I ended up collecting slippers for a couple of
years. I got olive-wood
slippers in France, bejeweled
ones in Lucca, Italy. My oldest
daughter brought back a pair
of multi-colored slippers from
Fez. And, when we returned
to Venice a few years later, I
bought more velvet slippers.
(One can never have enough)
The same rule applies to
the optional things we buy for
our home – whether it is the
one we call home on an
overseas posting or the one we plan to return to in California.
We were a few years ahead of the US shops when we
brought back ceiling-mounted canopies made of light netting
for our daughters’ rooms. They were absolutely unique, yet
not expensive, and reminded us all of our long weekend in
Amsterdam.
So, I took the AWA trip up to Zhuhai last November with
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no shopping list in mind. This trip was less a hunt and more an
exploration of the options. I wandered the antiques
warehouse snapping photos of the possibilities – but not
feeling the love. Hundreds of buffets and chests,
uncomfortable chairs, and desks: I didn’t need or love them.
Then, I climbed the narrow stairs to the dusty shelves of
boxes. It felt like a hundred old
attics had been consolidated
into one. Endless aisles of sixfoot tall racks laden with shoebox size lacquer boxes. But then
I found something different:
24-inches tall, with three layers,
decorative painting underneath
years of dust. The shop owner
said it was a special box for
carrying cakes at a wedding and
dated from the 19th Century. As
a baker, I was hooked.
I selected one that I loved. It
was interesting , but the
decorations were kind of dull
and rough. Then I saw another
one, taller, more elaborate, and
obviously more expensive, just
a little bit more. I’d never seen any of these
boxes, so had no framework for judging
whether the shop’s pricing was good or not.
But, it spoke both of a Chinese heritage and
personal interest, and it seemed a good bet to
select the box that appeared to be in better
shape.
Why do I love it? The gold and black
marriage scenes painted on the box seem
appropriate as my husband and I are in a new
phase of our relationship – empty nesters with a completely
new nest. And as a baker, the vision of special cookies and
tea cakes filling each of the sections of the box brings a smile
to my face. So, today it stands in our living room, the light
dancing across the paintings on its sides. The interiors of the
three separate layers are gorgeous. I’m in love, and you can’t
put a price on that!
F ea t u r e
Tsz Shan Monastery
By Angela Bellas
The Local Tours committee works tirelessly to find new and unique activities for the AWA
members and a recent highlight was a visit to the Tsz Shan Monastery in Tai Po. Consequently, on
a bright sunny Wednesday morning, over 50 AWA members excitedly boarded a bus for the first
visit to the monastery. Entrance is strictly limited to 400 people a day, so we were indeed
fortunate to be able to visit.
Opened in 2015, Tsz Shan Monastery was conceived and funded by Hong Kong billionaire Li
Ka-shing, for the “preservation of the inheritance of the Dharma preached by Sakyamuni”.
The highlight of the monastery is the76 metre high statue of Guan Yin, the goddess of
compassion. Made from bronze, it’s covered with a white self-cleaning paint, which is clearly
having a hard time with the Hong Kong pollution! There are stories that the inside of the statue is a
secret passage for Li Ka-Shing, but in reality it’s to enable the statue to be cleaned. This is no small
feat as the man tasked with the cleaning has to climb up to the top inside the statue with a highpressure hose and a backpack full of water. In front of the statue there is a large bronze water
vessel known as The Thousand Wishes Pond, where visitors can make water
offerings to Guan Yin.
Another highlight is the Grand Buddha Hall, with its three Buddha statues.
Carved from camphorwood according to the traditions of the Tang and Liao
dynasties, they are painted gold, with the hands and feet covered in pure gold
dust.
Our visit was soon over, and everyone agreed how lucky we had been to visit
this serene and spiritual place.
If you want to visit then bookings can be made at www.tszshan.org, but be
warned the first dates available are in five months time!
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A s i an T o u r s
Sevens Heaven
It's that time of the year again… yes; Hong Kong Rugby
Sevens is April's hottest ticket. The Sevens at Hong Kong
Stadium in Causeway Bay is part of the World Rugby Seven
Series with ten events in ten different cities around the world.
Sevens comes to Hong Kong on April 8-10 on its seventh
round. Our Sevens will feature twenty-eight teams from 22
countries, including the Hong Kong team.
Whether you are attending the Sevens at Hong Kong
Stadium or watching it at home, here are a few things to keep
in mind:
• Watch a game (each is over in 15 minutes), but it’s easy to
get distracted by the spectacle of it all. South Stands is
entertainment in itself but I urge you to actually WATCH a
game. It is fast, physical, and fun.
• Know the basics of the game. At the Sevens, there are
seven players on each side (but still on a full sized field).
The matches are seven minutes per half with a minute half
time break (ten minutes halves for the championship game
with two minute half time break). A try (crossing the goal
line with the ball – much like the American football's
touchdown) is equal to five points and a kick for extra
points is two. Oh, and three points for penalties and drop
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By Shelda Chickles
goals. Got that?
• T
he teams compete for the cup, plate, bowl, and shield. The cup is awarded to the winner of the championship
game.
• It’s not just for men. The Hong Kong Women Rugby
Sevens’ Cup Final will be held on Friday, April 8th. The
women's game is competitive, physical and equally fun to
watch.
• D o decide on a theme. It's fun seeing a group of
superheroes or Roman gladiators walking down Caroline
Hill Road. Then head for the South Stand and mug for TV.
• At the stadium, do wander about the food concessionary
stands. Rugby players get hungry, too. It is one way of
seeing them up close and marvel how tall and wide they
can be.
Hong Kong Sevens is a great event. Even if you do not know
who is playing or the rules of the game, it is hard not to get
into the spirit. See you there!
http://hksevens.com/
http://hksevens.com/rugby-week/cathay-pacific-hsbc-hongkong-womens-sevens
C A L E N D A R O F EFVEEANtTuS r E
APRIL 2016
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Historical Talk with
Jason Wordie: Hong Kong
in Transformation –
Life in the 1950s
When: Tuesday, 5 April,
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Leisurely Walk through
HK Park, Zoological and
Botanical Gardens followed
by lunch at the Foreign
Correspondents Club
When: Monday, 11 April,
9am - 2pm (approx.)
Asian Tigers Warehouse
Tour and Lunch
When: Thursday, 14 April,
9:30am - 3:00pm
The Expat Grandmother
When: Thursday, 14 April,
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cooking Demo and Lunch:
A Meal To Enjoy and …
Balance Your Hormones
When: Friday, 15 April,
10.00am - 2:00pm
Cooking with Passion
‘A Taste of India – 5’
When: Tuesday, 19th April,
11:00am - 1:30pm
Practical Cantonese –
Beginner’s Course
When: Tuesday, 19 April,
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Hong Kong Neighbourhood
Series – At Home in Wong
Chuk Hang
When: Wednesday, 20 April,
10:00am - 2:00pm
Flower Arranging –
Abstract Table Centre Piece
When: Wednesday, 20th April,
10:15am - Noon
Health and Wellness Series:
Menopause - Dreadful or
Joyful?
When: Thursday, 21 April,
10:00am - 11:30pm
Burgers and Bowling At the Hong Kong Country
Club
When: Friday, 22 April,
1:00pm - 3:30pm (approx.)
Da Fen Oil Painting Village
in Shenzhen
When: Tuesday, 26 April,
9:00am - 5:00pm (approx.)
Practical Cantonese –
Beginner’s Course
(repeat of the 19 April course)
When: Tuesday, 26 April,
2:30pm - 4:00pm
A New Way to “Sea” Asia!
When: Wednesday, 27 April,
Noon - 1:30pm
Archery Trial Course
When: Thursday, 28 April,
10am - 1:00pm
All about Pearls –
Jewels of the Sea
When: Thursday, 28 April,
9:45am -12:30pm
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Getting Around Causeway
Bay – Round Trip from
Stanley on a Green Minibus
When: Wednesday, 03 May,
10:00am - 3:00pm
Noonday Gun and Lunch at the
Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club
When: Thursday, 5 May,
11:30am - 1:30pm
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LOCAL TOURS AND ACTIVITIES
Da Fen Oil Painting Village in Shenzhen
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Looking Further Ahead
May
Getting Around Causeway
Bay – Round Trip from Stanley
on a Green Minibus
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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: !
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Kate Weisman, [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
Mary Kinslow, [email protected], Yuiko O'Reilly, [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]
Bowerbird Home Series: Porcelain Masterclass
When:
Wednesday, 11 May
10:30am – 12:00pm
Where:Bowerbird Home, New Flagship Store,
Horizon Plaza, Ap Lei Chau
Cost:
$60 member, $120 non-member
Capacity:
minimum 6, maximum 25
Coordinator:Celine O’Connor, 6383 2508
Bowerbird Home is synonymous for its blue and white hand
painted Chinese porcelain. From ginger jars to tableware,
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lighting, accessories and stools, their collection is extensive
and authentically selected. During this Masterclass
Bowerbird Home will cover porcelain appreciation, including a
brief history, how it is made, how
it is valued, the different styles
and how to identify certain
elements. Attendees will be
entitled to 10% off all purchases
on the day.
CONTACT INFORMATION
c o n t 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]
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
Liz Mcgrath
Chung Hok Elderly Centre
Mei Ling Ng [email protected]
Ark Eden Foundation
[email protected]
Feeding Hong Kong
[email protected]
EDUCATION & SCHOLARSHIP
[email protected]
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.
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
tba
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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