3 TO SCORE
1 Proceeds from the ICanServe Donation card will help teach women that early detection can cure breast cancer. PHP150, www.icanserve.net
2 Head over to Cinnebar at the Wynn Macau, and ring in the new year while sipping their ginger and lemongrass margarita. Yum! www.wynnmacau.com/en
3 This tote, S$69 (PHP2,202) was made by hearing-impaired youths from Jakarta using recycled toothpaste tubes. www.museumshop.com.sg
A feast for the Senses
TREAT YOURSELF TO THESE SPECTACULAR EVENTS BEFORE THE YEAR ENDS, SUGGESTS CHARMAINE BAYLON
Hong Kong
The Nutcracker
December 18—27
Relive Clara and the Nutcracker doll’s magical journey through the Ice Palace, the Lands of Snow and Flowers, and the Sugar Plum Fairy in this annual Christmas special by the Hong Kong Ballet. Programme Plus activities, workshops and Make A Christmas Wish complete your experience. At the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. www.urbtix.com, www.hkballet.com
Manila
Lea Salonga… Your Songs
December 11—12
It’s Lea’s way of thanking It’s Lea’s way of thanking her fans for the support her fans for the support they’ve given her along they’ve given her along her 30-year journey in the her 30-year journey in the music business. Special music business. Special guests include Ai-guests include AiAi De Las Alas, Ai De Las Alas, Richard Poon and Richard Poon and more. At the PICC more. At the PICC Plenary Hall.
Plenary Hall. www.ticketworld.com.ph
Thailand
Thailand’s New Year Countdown Celebrations 2009/2010
December 21—January 1
“Hands Bangkok Countdown” celebrates 2010 with concerts, light and sound shows, a giant screen for viewing countdown in other countries, and a 21m-high Greeting Ball Tower. Fireworks will be lit when the clock strikes 12. Official locations are the downtown CentralWorld Square, the National Stadium and Sanam Luang, which will be more traditional. www.tourismthailand.org
Guangzhou
Guangzhou International Documentary Film Festival
December 7—11
This year, the festival introduces two new sections: Focus and Offificial Competition. Focus will cover documentaries, docu-dramas and docu-animations. Selected entries will air in local cinemas till December 13. Over 50 countries are taking part. www.gzdoc.com
Singapore
Disney’s High School Musical: Summer Celebration!
December 11—13
Here’s a live show that features 15 songs culled from the wildly successful High School Musical movies and performed by Disney’s US touring cast. Thrill to the music, dance and puppy love at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. www.sistic.com
Incheon
Design Korea 2009
December 2—8
This seven-day convention comprises the World Best Design Exchange (December 2–8) and the International Conference (December 3–4). Twenty three organizations from 21 countries will exhibit their work, share ideas and discuss the ways design and technology can play a social and an environmental role for the common good. www.designkorea.or.kr/eng
Manila
Holiday Madness Bazaar
December 19—20
Head to Cubao Expo’s bazaar to fifind unusual, not so run-of-the-mill holiday gifts. Their stalls will sell locally made products that exhibit unique artistry and craftsmanship. Open 3pm to 12mn on December 19, and 1pm to 7pm on December 20. Gen Romulo St, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City (former Marikina Shoe Expo, behind Alimall), www.cubaoexpo.multiply.com
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SINGAPORE
Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2009
December 6
Around 50,000 runners are expected to participate in this year’s marathon, which will start at the Esplanade Bridge, passing by city landmarks such as the Singapore Flyer and the F1 pit building, and end in St Andrew’s Road. With seven categories that range from the Full Marathon (42km) to the Wheelchair Race (10km) and the Standard Chartered Kids Dash, it is hoped to raise over S$350,000 for the less fortunate in the community. Want to help? Though registration is already closed, you can still sign up for Run For A Cause. Just select the runner to root for online, and the donations will go to the cause of their choice. www.singaporemarathon.com
Swan Lake
December 17—20
One of the most popular classical ballets of all time is being staged by Singapore Dance Theatre and its artistic director, Janek Schergen. Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s stirring melodies chart the tragic tale of Princess Odette, turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer. Only true love offered by the pure hearted Prince Siegfried can free her from the spell. This holiday favorite is made up of four acts full of visual pageantry with 80 handcrafted costumes, 50 headpieces and jewelry and 50 painted backdrops. At the Esplanade Theatre. www.sistic.com.sg, www.singaporedancetheatre.com, ticketing@singaporedancetheatre.com
Watch two international icons — Grammy-winning singer Melissa Manchester and Imelda Papin — in concert on December 19 at the PICC Plenary Hall. www.ticketworld.com.ph
LET THE GAMES BEGIN!
The East Asian Games takes place from December 5–13. Held every four years, the event will have the world’s top athletes competing in 262 events. www.2009eastasiangames.hk
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