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AROUND ASIA • Every month, we curate an online selection of stories from the previous month’s print editions of Tatler Asia for you to enjoy
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Redefining Legacy
THE GUEST LIST
Tatler THE SCENE • We sit down with Kowloon Dairy co-CEO Charmaine Li ahead of the company’s 85th anniversary, meet HKPhil’s new music director Tarmo Peltokoski, and explore legacy restaurants in Hong Kong, Macau and Guangzhou
Home is Where the Art is
A Whole New World • Nicolas Chow, Sotheby’s Asia’s chairman and worldwide head of Asian art, reveals his cultural journey and why it’s important for him to transform the way we collect
Far from Milking it • By Tara Sobti
Mission Possible • Inspired by her family legacy and driven by personal experiences, Alia Rahman’s breakthrough non-invasive, affordable and accessible treatments for HPV-induced cervical precancer address a condition that affects 178 million women every year, and could revolutionise women’s health
Creative Legends • The influence of Hong Kong’s entertainment industry has always belied its size, thanks to the stars of stage and screen whose talent transcends borders By Kristine Fonacier
Dynasty Dilemma • Roman Chao, senior manager in the property, sales and rental department for Cheuk Nang Holdings, a business owned by his father Cecil Chao, goes head-to-head with Julian Yau, brand director of Puyi Optical and son of the company’s founder Jeffery Yau, in this month’s great debate
James Thomson-Sakhrani • How a service project dreamed up by a teenager became the cornerstone of a Hong Kong charity
A New Stand • Tarmo Peltokoski takes up the baton as the youngest music director in the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra’s history. And he looks at the company’s future with glint in his eyes
Choc Full of Fun • Amit Oz and Celine Herren are the passionate duo behind Conspiracy Chocolate. They speak to Tatler about their chocolate factory, the trials and tribulations of being small business owners, and how they hope to put Asian cacao on the map
Still Standing • In a world obsessed with the new and the shiny, these old-school institutions remind us that some things are best left unchanged
Going Offstage • Three artists push creative boundaries by staging productions in unconventional venues—this month, an immersive percussion concert about the rain in a service reservoir
The Cultural Connection • Hong Kong acts as a connection point this month, where outstanding original shows are created for the international stage while global stars come to town
The Cultural Oasis • The cultural sector in the Greater Bay Area is growing at enormous speed, thanks to a new generation of gallerists and art museum professionals injecting creative possibilities and vision into the region
Culture Takes Flight • Hong Kong International Airport’s vibrant Arts and Culture Festival showcases local talents, immersive installations, and live performances, transforming the airport into a cultural hotspot for residents and tourists alike
New Horizons
Tatler STYLE • Hong Kong star Carina Lau talks jewellery, resilience, and her new theatre production, Anya Taylor-Joy imagines a watch that reflects her personality, and we bring you the best in bridal, from fashion to dream destinations
MOTION AND POISE • Actor...