Children’s Medical Foundation hosts inaugural Charity Golf Day

Children’s Medical Fund, a non-profit charity organisation based in Asia, hosted its first Charity Golf Day, which raised funds for neonatal care programmes in China.

High child mortality rates remain one of the greatest threats facing rural China. CMF’s work is devoted to building infrastructure and facilities, and increasing awareness of neonatal healthcare in China. With this end in mind, they have already established the Shanghai Children’s Medical Center (SCMC), one of China’s leading paediatric hospitals today.

Most of CMF’s funding comes from corporate donors. In recent years, corporate giants like HSBC, Credit Suisse and Goldman Sachs have taken up the cause.

Through organising the Charity Golf Day, the Clear Water Bay Golf and Country Club has come on-board to show its support for CMF. More than 150 guests were invited to the event, which features a shotgun golf tournament and dinner with wine-tasting. CMF aims to raise HK$500,000 for its neonatal care programmes.

Estella Huang Lung, the co-chairperson of CMF, says, “As we are entering into our 22nd year since inception, 2017 will be another critical year for the Children’s Medical Foundation, with our healthcare programmes for newborn babies operating in full swing in rural China.”

Text: Suchetana Mukhopadhyay

Pure Yoga’s #YogaForAll campaign offers free classes to senior citizens

As part of Pure fitness centre’s #YogaForAll community campaign, Pure has launched a Yoga for Seniors programme this June. Keeping in mind the health of elderly people, the classes will focus on gentle exercises that relax the mind and soothe aching muscles.

With advancing age, many people fall prey to ailments such as osteoporosis and arthritis, and Pure Yoga classes aim to address these common ailments. Participants can expect to practice more seated and supine postures while being encouraged to use props for support. Pranayama, chanting and meditation may be included to relax the mind and increase concentration.

To increase awareness of the benefits of yoga, Pure Yoga will also hold outdoor classes on 17 June with instructor Angela Lohse as part of a fundraiser for Hong Kong Dog Rescue. Pet lovers can even bring their canine friends along for the fun, as long as they’re kept on leashes.

Valentino Shindig

Maison Valentino hosted a cocktail party to celebrate the opening of its new flagship store at Lee Gardens. The Valentino Lee Gardens boutique carries all womenswear products, ready-to-wear clothing, accessories and fragrances.

The party at the flagship store was attended by Lee Dong Wook, Carina Lau, Anita Yuen, Chilam Cheung, Joey Yung, Lynn Xiong and Hins Cheung.

First and Foremost: Roundup of Macau Award Night

Known for its glitz and glamour, Macau was the perfect setting for the invitation-only “Time to Shine – The Inaugural Macau Award Night.”

The star-studded event was held in Macau last month to mark Gafencu’s efforts to broaden its horizons beyond mainland China and Hong Kong. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Gafencu Awards, which recognised the unique achievements of some of Macau’s outstanding professionals.

The exclusive guest list at the award night read like a who’s who of glitterati and notable faces from Macau and Hong Kong social circles.

Guests included Heidi Chan, Albert Wong, Andy Wong, Amanda Lui and many more.

Upon arriving at the Four Seasons Hotel Macao, guests were greeted by flashing cameras as they posed for photos before heading to the foyer of the Lotus Ballroom for some fine wine and cocktails.

The ballroom was tastefully decorated with rose petals, gothic-style candles on each table and chandeliers suspended from the ceiling. Giant billboard photos of past Gafencu cover stars adorned the walls.

Lina Ross Mohindar, founder of Total Media, kicked off the evening with an opening speech outlining the luxury lifestyle magazine’s vision to establish a stronger foothold in Macau.

Mohindar also announced the launch of iBonton, a new platform that puts luxury at your fingertips by matching your lifestyle preferences with the world’s most luxurious brands. The iBonton digital hub is now live on smartphones and tablets operating on iOS and Android systems.

After guests had finished their delicious first course, focus turned to the presentation of the Gafencu Awards. The awards honoured some of Macau’s most inspiring businessmen and women and also recognised the growing importance of Macau as an international hub for business, entertainment and culture.

Total Media has held similar awards in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, but this year was the first time that a number of outstanding individuals in Macau were honoured.

Emcees Jerry Leung and Linda Kennedy, who kept guests entertained all night, introduced the winners.

Heidi Chan was the first winner of the night, receiving the Charity Award for her diverse and far-reaching philanthropic endeavours. Chan has a long association with Yan Oi Tong and is the vice chairperson of its current Board of Directors. She is also the president of the Kwang Wai Charity Association. Moreover, she holds esteemed managerial positions in several non-profit organisations including the Macau Fok Kin Overseas Friendship Association, the Macau Chengdu Overseas Friendship Association, the Macao Kam Cheang Youth Association, the Cross Strait Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Macau, the United World Chinese Association and many more.

Next up was Raymond Vong, who received the Hospitality Award for his work putting his restaurants, Henri’s Galley Maxim’s and Bravo Palace, firmly on the culinary map of Macau.

The third and final prize of the night, the Legacy Award, went to Vivian Lou for her work as the director of Zoneland Group Macau Limited, the deputy chairman of Chongshan Zoneland Real Estate Development Co. Limited and the president of Yihe Grand Hotel Limited. Lou also established the Macy Aesthetic Medical Center in Macau and the Single Medical Aesthetics Clinic in Shanghai.

All the winners were congratulated for their outstanding work in their chosen fields.

The sponsors also played an integral role in making the evening a success. They included Greens Kitchen & Juicery, Omtis Fine Wines, Suncity Group, Ventris, Butani, Vine Vera, Cross, Tod and Zenith.

After the award ceremony, Hong Kong-Canadian singer Joyce Cheng, who also performed at the Gafencu Ball in Hong Kong last year, wowed the crowd with three of her hits and a cover of a Lady Gaga song.

Once the guests had polished off the remaining mouth-watering dishes, they were invited to bid on various luxury items in a live auction. Some of the items included floral chandelier earrings with 23.21-carat centre diamonds; a bangle with a white rose-cut diamond and yellow diamonds in 18-carat white gold; and an El Primero – Doublematic 45 mm watch with an RG case and silver-toned dial by Zenith, to name just a few.

In addition, five lucky people also walked away with prizes from the lucky draw.

The night didn’t end there, though. A live band made sure that any guests who were still in the party mood could dance until the early hours. After all, it was a time to shine – both on and off the dance floor.

Text: Andrew Scott

Spotlight: Media coverage of Macau Award Night

It wasn’t just Gafencu who covered the Inaugural Macau Award Night last month. A number of Hong Kong and Macau media organisations were at the Four Seasons Hotel Macao to show their readers and viewers who attended the star-studded event.

TVB Entertainment News, Sing Tao, Macau Closer, Ming Pao and more managed to get some interviews and photos with Jonathan Wong, Vinci Wong, Kevin Chow, Lina Ross Mohindar and more.

After the guests were interviewed or posed for photos for the assembled media, they made their way to the foyer of the Lotus Ballroom for some fine wine and cocktails, before sitting down for a delectable meal and enjoying their evening of awards, a live performance by Joyce Cheng and much more.

The presence of so many different media outlets at the event is testament to how much the Gafencu Awards has grown in stature over the years.

Macau Award Night: An evening to remember

The recent Gafencu Award Night in Macau was a time to celebrate the achievements of some of the city’s outstanding individuals, but it was also an occasion for friends to come together and enjoy the live entertainment, fine dining and, of course, the free-flow booze.

Held at the Four Seasons Hotel Macao, the exclusive guest-list at the award night was filled with recognisable faces who took full advantage of the event to catch up with old friends and make new ones.

Guests at the event included Jonathan Wong, Narcisa Pheres, Real Ting and many more.

Designer Addy van den Krommenacker showcases collection at Dutch Days

The Consulate General of the Netherlands and Asia Week Hong Kong celebrated the Dutch Days in Hong Kong last month. To kick-start the festival, the highly anticipated Addy van den Krommenacker Fashion Show was held at the Consulate-General’s residence in Hong Kong. Acclaimed designer Krommenacker showcased a selection from his Fall 2016/2017 range named ‘Bosch by Addy’. The collection is inspired by the iconic Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch.

Asiamarine hosts party to launch Galeon 500 Fly

Asiamarine held a party recently to launch the luxury yacht Galeon 500 Fly at the Aberdeen Marina Club.

The cocktail reception featured a live jazz performance and guests were then invited on board the Galeon 500 to listen to a speech by Eric Noyel, founder and CEO of Asiamarine.

Noyel introduced the renowned shipyard to guests and highlighted a number of the yacht’s special features, such as the drop-down wings, which once they are lowered allow owners to create an outward facing sofa and bar area.

Guests at the event included Andre Morkel, Kelvin Ma and Heather Wong, Philip Lai and more.

Watch exclusive highlights from the Inaugural Macau Award Night

The recent “Time to Shine – The Inaugural Macau Award Night” was attended by an all-star line-up of VIPs from Macau and Hong Kong.

Guests at the exclusive event enjoyed a night of fine dining, music, entertainment and free-flow drinks.

Held at the Four Seasons Hotel Macao, the Award Night kicked off with an opening speech from Lina Ross Mohindar, founder of Total Media, who outlined Gafencu’s vision to establish a stronger foothold for the luxury lifestyle magazine in Macau.

Next up was the undoubted highlight of the evening, the Gafencu Awards, which honoured some of Macau’s most accomplished businessmen and women.

After the award ceremony, Hong Kong-Canadian singer Joyce Cheng wowed the crowd with three of her hits and a cover of a Lady Gaga song.

Guests were then invited to bid on various luxury items in a live auction and five lucky people also walked away with prizes from the lucky draw.

The night drew to a close with live music and guests who were in the party mood headed to the dance floor.

Cartier hosts lavish party to celebrate Panthère watch

Following on from the successful party in Los Angeles, Cartier hosted an event recently to celebrate its Panthère de Cartier watch.

Cartier transformed Shaw Studios to show off different facets of the women’s watch. The Gold Room captured the jewellery aspect of the Panthère de Cartier watch with golden décor and a contemporary-style chandelier, along with specially designed backlit showcases.

The Mirror Room was set up like a deluxe beauty salon, offering flash tattoos, makeup and nail art.

The Studio Room was furnished with cameras, lights and photography umbrellas to resemble the set of a professional magazine photo shoot and three vanity rooms were decorated like mini film sets.

Guests at the event included Cathy Lee, Rosamund Kwan, Gaile Lok, Bianca Bai, Vivian Sung, Shuling Wu, Kathy Lepeu, Niki Chow, Jennifer Tse, Queenie Rosita Law, Harris Chan and Kenny Kwan.