Out of Mao’s Shadow
While everyone is looking forward to the Beijing Olympic Games, the change of political system of the host country is still subject to heavy speculation. Do people in China still consider themselves being on the road to democracy? In Out of Mao’s Shadow, US-based journalist Philip Pan gives a new perspective on China and its return to the ranks of world power, as well as how regular Chinese folks go about struggling to effect political change. Covering the world of factories and small villages, he tells the stories of how ordinary men and women fight for justice in different ways. We have 5 copies of the book to give away. To win one, simply tell us the full name of Mao.
Courtesy of MacMillan

Mountie Malts

Besides being an occasion for celebrating Canadian patriotism, Canada National Day (July 1) is also a prime time for delving into the world of the exquisite hand-crafted, limited-production microbrews and specialty alcoholic beverages in which the northern most country of North America specialises. Canadian imports available at the Canada Emporium in Central include microbrews from Schoune and Dieu du Ciel, and Domaine Félibre Ice Ciders – all of which are products of Quebec. Win one of four bottles of the cider or a mixed case of the microbrews if you can tell us at what altitude Domaine Félibre brews its cider and what ingredient in Dieu du Ceil’s Péché Mortel will give you a slight buzz.
Courtesy of the Canada Emporium.

Hanako’s Pillow

Hanako’s Pillow
A witch and a warrior meet in the woods in Hanako’s Pillow, a dramatic theatrical offering that explores the dreams of an aging warrior in an intense duel of love and mortality. Directed by award-winning Aussie helmer Robert Draffin, and starring Bonni Chan and Sean Curran, the latest production from Hong Kong’s Theatre du Pif runs from July 10 to 13 at the HK Cultural Centre’s Studio Theatre. We have a pair of tickets to each of the 8pm performances on July 11 and 12 to give away. To win yourself a pair, simply answer this question: In what country is Hanako a common given name?
Courtesy of the Leisure & Cultural Services Department.

Ping Pong Pianist

Ping Pong Pianist
A pianist with a passion for ping pong (table tennis), Mary Mei-Loc Wu gave her first public performance at age 3 and has been treating audiences ever since to piano playing described by the late Yehudi Menuhin as possessing a “captivating poetic quality”. On Sunday, July 13, the HK City Hall’s Concert Hall will be the venue for the latest Piano Recital by Mary Wu. We have 5 pairs of tickets to give away to the concert which commences at 8pm that evening. To win yourself a pair, simply let us know who founded the Yehudi Menuhin School that Mary Wu attended.

Courtesy of Poon's International Arts Management.

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