Xianzai Guangdong: South China events, entertainment, culture, bars,restaurants, airlines, hotels, travel, expat, expatriates, life, finance,Beijing Olympics, dining out in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Hong Kong and China all in an email newsletter online!

Guangdong's most reliable weekly expat listings for South China

Xianzai Guangdong
Issue 90 | Dec 20, 2004

Take the Xianzai Guangdong Survey and Learn Chinese!
Xianzai Guangdong has been serving the expats and visitors of Guangdong for so long, but we have not forgotten about our special readers. During the winter months in Guangdong, we're doing a special survey. Each week we will choose a user who completed our survey and award them Free Mandarin Chinese Lessons from the Shenzhen Interactive Language Center (SILC) . So get ready to take our survey: Click here to proceed!

Search for information from 10 different cities with the Expanded China Yellow Pages!

Weather Forecast

The Week in Review from SinoLinx.com

These are real pictures taken by real China travelers!

Thanks to Alistair Shewring for the pic:

Send in your favorite photo of something interesting, odd, or funny while you stayed in China. Send it to funnypics-2@xianzai.com with the subject "Xianzai Guangdong Funny Pics!". We'll post the best pics here each week!

Travel Information

Fly Northwest Airlines World Business Class to the U.S. and Canada from only RMB12,171.
The most comfortable seat in the sky - at the most affordable prices. Get on board now at nwa.com/cn or call Northwest Reservations in Beijing at (8610)6505 3505, Shanghai at (8621) 6884 6884 or Guangzhou at 40081 40081.

Charming Ho Chi Minh City, now at equally charming prices.
From December 10, 2004, United will be launching a daily flight from Hong Kong to Ho Chi Minh City. To celebrate the launch, you can fly roundtrip from Hong Kong to this enchanting city from just RMB2400* for Economy Class, from RMB4410* for Business Class and from RMB5130* for First Class through February 28, 2005. What's more you'll get triple miles if you're a Mileage Plus member when you register here. So book your ticket by December 31, 2004 and take this chance to enjoy exotic Vietnam. For reservations or more information, contact your travel agent or call United Airlines at (020) 8365-2345. * Terms and Conditions apply. Prices do not include taxes and surcharge.

World-Class Trekking in the Annapurna Range
The Annapurna Region is considered as one of the best trekking areas in the world. Trekkers depart from Beshisahar (2700 ft/823 m), go along the banks of Marsyangdi River and the southern slopes of the Manaslu Mountain and then gradually up through the sub tropical forest and rice fields until they reach the rain shadow of the Annapurna Ranges. Later trekkers cross the Thorung-la pass (17700 ft/5,415m), the highest point in this trek, before going down to Kaligandaki, the deepest and the most spectacular gorge in the world. While descending towards Pokhara one can view the magnificent Dhaulagiri (926952 ft/8,167m) and Annapurna (26700 ft/8,091m). For more information, go to www.welcomenepal.com or call our representative in China at (010) 8526 1228/9.

Book Your Airline Tickets Direct with ChinaTravelNow.com! We have the lowest rates for online ticketing--guaranteed! Use our form below to find the best rates to and from China! Or visit us for China travel deals at www.chinatravelnow.com.
Departure City:	Depart:
Arrival City:	Return:
Note: This will only check international flights arriving in or departing from China!

Great Rates. Great Rewards. Great Reasons to Stay At Hilton
Rates from as low as USD 60. Complimentary breakfast. Late check-out until 4 pm. And free dinner for the kids! Our Great Asia Deals gives you a host of reasons to book your room today at 5 locations all over China from 01 December 2004 to 28 February 2005. There's never been a better time to stay at Hilton. Hilton Beijing from USD 109, Hilton Chongqing from USD 60, Hilton Nanjing from RMB 530, Hilton Shanghai from USD 129, Hilton Shenzhen from RMB 688. Book now. Visit www.hilton.com/AsiaDeals or call toll-free and request Plan Code AJ. PR China - 800 820 0600 Hong Kong - 800 96 8391.

Christmas Package RMB2658 At Holiday Inn Yalong Bay
* Two nights stay for double occupancy * Two nights accommodation in Superior Ocean View room * Daily buffet breakfast for two at the Cafe * Gala Dinner Buffet for two at Banquet Hall on Christmas Eve (24 Dec,04) * Lucky draw * Special Christmas Gift * One bottle of Red Wine set up in room upon arrival * One way Airport Pick Up From Sanya Phoenix Airport To Hotel * Validity Date: December 24 to December 25, 2004. ** New Year Package RMB2658 up. Please call (0898) 8856 5666-7103 for detail. E-mail:hotel@holiday-inn-sanya.com

St. Regis Suite Experience
November,15th 2004 to February, 28th 2005. USD275 per night in the elegant Statesman Suite* Rate includes daily buffet breakfast for two, airport round trip transfer, free laundry & broadband*. *Minimum length of stay is 3 nights. Above rate is excluding 15% service charge and subject to room availability. *Laundry is limited to 4 pieces per room per day. For Reservations, please call (8610) 6460 6688.

Jianguo Hotel Beijing
The usual amenities such as IDD lines, coffee/tea making facilities, multichannel satellite TV mini bar, and refrigerator have been upgraded. The high-speed board band is free. Personalized voice mail is a plus. The bathrooms offer a separate shower. Deluxe suites have two separate bathrooms and the sitting rooms are enhanced with a new fireplace. In addition, we specially prepare the "Winter Promotion" for you and sincerely hope you have a warm and comfortable winter by staying here! Address: Jianguo Men Wai Dajie #5. Tel: (8610) 6500 2233.

Rosedale Hotel & Suites Beijing - Winter Package
A 4-star hotel is fully owned and managed by Rosedale Hotel Management Limited. Within 15 - 20 minutes drive to China International Exhibition Center, city center and Beijing International Airport, adjourning to Lido Shopping and Entertainment Center. 428-guest room with full garden view; Superior room at USD 75 including one person buffet breakfast, subject to 15% service charge, free use of Board Brand Internet access. Please call our Reservation Hotline Number (86 10) 6436 1805 or e-mail: resv@rosedalebj.com for room reservation. Hotel website: www.rosedalebj.com

Allied Pickfords Ltd., Allied International Moving Services.
Predictable Quality in an Unpredictable World. International, domestic, local, office moves, relocation & orientation services, record storage management, pet service, storage. Please visit our local websites at: www.alliedpickfords.com.cn; email: renata.inokomis@alliedpickfords.com.cn (Beijing) Tel: (8610) 8561 8759/60 (Beijing)

Health & Fitness

Shenzhen
Aerobics Lesson at Jingshan Gym
Four days a week (M, T, TH, F). RMB50 per class. Contact Julie at 138 23507671 for time details.

Yoga Classes
Every Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Private home lessons also available. For details, please contact Amy at 138 02295479.

Physical Club
The largest health club in Shenzhen, the Citic City Club is now open, located at Citic Plaza, Shennan Rd., Futian District. For details, call (755) 25988861.

Maillen Club
Located in 1st Guishan Road, Shekou Industrial Zone. Tel: (755) 26687777

Sunhope Health Club
Located at Sunhope Town Garden, OCT, Nanshan District. Tel: (755) 26938198

Guangzhou
Yoga Lessons
Every Monday and Wednesday. Fee of RMB250 (members) and RMB400 (non-members) for eight classes. Venue at the Luhu Golf Club, Guangzhou. For details call Miss Ho at (20) 83507777 ext 389.

Total Fitness
Located at 8F, China Plaza, 33, Zhong Shan San Lu. Tel: (20) 83729977

Guidebook Contributors Wanted
Guidebook contributors wanted for the overhaul of a set of existing China travel information and the update the printed version of a major China guide. Payment for updating is always modest, and this work will typically suit foreigners already in China who are able to spend at least four to six weeks on the road early next year. Submission deadlines for different sections of the work range from early March to early June 2005. Applicants MUST be native English speakers with some command of written and spoken Mandarin. At least several months of residence in China and experience of China travel preferred. Specialist knowledge of any aspect of China a plus. Please write promptly to Peter Neville-Hadley at "pnhpublic at shaw dot ca" (subject line: CHINA UPDATE) with details of residence and employment in China, travel experience, Mandarin language ability, other specialist knowledge, and previous experience of writing for publication (if any).

Interactive, student centered Mandarin training
Offering the best Mandarin tuition rates in Shenzhen, the Shenzhen Interactive Language Center (SILC) integrates the Taipei Language Institute's (TLI) world renowned Mandarin training program with modern, interactive teaching methods to get the best results. With 16 centers worldwide, 48 years experience and over 120 000 alumni, the TLI program taught at SILC has proved to be one of the best. Tel: (0755) 2681 8970 Web:www.tliilc.com Email: info@tliilc.com

International Accountants... LehmanBrown... providing an alternative:
Professional Services: Audit, Taxation, Company Secretarial, Legal Financial Accounting: CFO Function, Bookkeeping, Accounting & financial advise, Office Administration Management Accounting: Budgeting & Forecasting, Cash flow Management, Market Growth Strategies, Learning Centre Systems Solutions: Systems Implementation, Internal Process review, Information Management Business Management: Merger & Acquisition integration, Market Entry Strategy, Business Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions & Divestitures. www.lehmanbrown.com Beijing Tel: +86 10 85321720, Fax: +86 10 65323270; Shanghai Tel: +86 21 62881635, Fax: +86 21 62881636; Hong Kong Tel: +852 25375425, Fax: +852 25375649; Shenzhen Tel: +86-755 8367-1598 Fax: +86-755 8367-1698;E-mail: beijing@lehmanbrown.com, shanghai@lehmanbrown.com, hongkong@lehmanbrown.com, shenzhen@lehmanbrown.com

Manage Your Email Lists With XZList!
Try XZList's easy list service! Our award-winning software has been used in China for over 7 years! It's used by embassies, multinational companies, individuals, and other websites and provides a seamless way to organize and respond to your clients, colleagues, and users. For more information visit http://www.xzlist.com

Community Announcements

Shenzhen
Love wines? Crazy about cheese? Or do you just simply enjoy good conversation in a relaxed atmosphere? Join the Shenzhen Cheese and Wine club. For details about our monthly events, please call 138 27400823 or email graceozaeta@hotmail.com

SZ Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7-9pm. For the venue, please call Mark Pixley at 138 25200514.

SZ Mandarin Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 7pm. For details, please call Karen at 135 60774706.

New Experience Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 7pm. For details, call Nina at 130 66960377.

New Expat in Shenzhen?
Join the International Women's Club (SWIC) if you are looking to make new friends and people who know Shekou and Shenzhen very well. Visit www.swiconline.com for details.

Guangzhou
The French Connection, Nov 5-Apr 8
Seminars, cooking classes and more. World Trade Centre Club Guangzhou, 3-4F Goldlion Digital Network Building, 138 Tiyu Dong L. For more details, call (20) 38780168.

Kid's Club
Mondays-Fridays, 10am-8pm, various activities for kids, RMB30 (half hour), membership required. Cangaroo Stop, Rm 104, 90 Tianhe Nan Yi Lu. Call (20) 85513838 for more details.

Modern Dance Classes
Please contact Ms Huang at (20) 87049512, 87047009, at Tip-top Modern Arts Studio, 13 Shui Yin Heng Lu, Sha He Ding.

Flower Art Lesson
Every Mondays and Tuesdays, RMB480 (members), RMB560 (non-members) per four classes. Venue at Guangzhou Luhu Golf and Country Club. For details call Miss Ho at (20) 83507777 ext 389.

DIY Cooking Lesson with Chef Andrew Mok
RMB900 (non-members), RMB750 (members), includes tuition and ingredients. Call Kelly Ho at (20) 81300638 for more information.

Hongkong
Relocasia Hong Kong 5-a-side League
Sep 28-Dec 25. South Island School Sport & Recreation Centre, HK$125/game/team. For more details, contact ben.tyrrell@relocasia.com

Biz Exhibitions & Art Exibitions

Shenzhen
4th International Ink Painting Biennial, Dec 13-Jan 10
Shenzhen Art Museum, Shenzhen Fine Art Institute, Guan Shanyue Art Museum. For details, visit www.inkpainting.org

5th China International Landscape and Flora Exposition
RMB50, until Mar 13, 2005, Zhuzilin, Shennan Rd., Futian District.

Shenzhen
Blue Italian Seafood and Grill
Level 3, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 9026 Shennan Rd., Overseas Chinese Town, Nanshan District. Tel: (755) 26936888

Amazon Brazil Roast
All you can eat BBQ meat. Seaworld Plaza complex, Taizi Rd., Shekou. Tel: (755) 26683388

Capital Restaurant & Bar
Korean BBQ and others. G33B, Boulevard East Pacific Garden, Agricultural Science Park, Futian District. Tel: (755) 83136851

Guangzhou
Full Moon Dream Cafe
15-16, 1F Metro Paradise, 366 Tianhe Bei Lu. Tel: (20) 38804342

63 Cafe
Italian food, 413 Tianhe Bei Lu. Tel: (20) 38805863

Country House
Korean food, 2F 1 Songbai Da Jie, off Guangyuan Zhong Lu. Tel: (20) 86594686

Dongguan
Kansas City Bar and Grill
2F, Grand Noble Hotel, Gankou Rd., Humen Town. Tel: (769) 5117888

Botanica Brasserie
International cuisine. GF Sheraton Hotel Dongguan, 107 Highway, Houjie Town. Tel: (769) 5988888

Rhine Castle
European cuisine. 1F, Dongguan Hotel, 11 Dongzheng Rd. Dongguan City. Tel: (769) 2222222

Shenzhen Happy Hours
Take time after work to relax with friends and meet new acquaintances at ShenzhenParty.com networking happy hours. Check the website for times and locations. Events, Nightlife, Restaurants, Jobs, Classifieds at ShenzhenParty.com or email xianzai@shenzhenparty.com for more info.

Shenzhen
Circle Bar
Unit D, Citic Plaza International Bar Plaza, Shennan Rd., Futian District. Tel: 132 46666898

3D Bar
Over 50 Foreign beers. Block B, Citic Plaza International Bar Plaza, Shennan Rd., Futian District. Tel: (755) 25986011

Moondance Coffee and Bar
European Shopping Plaza, GF Crowne Plaza Hotel, 9026 Shennan Rd., Futian District. Tel: (755) 26757201

Guangzhou
Elephant & Castle
Pub type. 363 Huanshi Dong Lu. Tel: (20) 83593309

Hollywood East
Dong Jun Plaza, 836 Dongfeng Dong Lu. Tel: (20) 87651867

DMS Club
American pop music. 34 Shuiyin Heng Lu, Tianhe. Tel: (20) 87047289

December 20, Monday
****************************
Shenzhen
Hi and Low Aerobics Class
9:30-10:30am, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. Tel: 131 48855261, 137 14820071

Mad Cow Monday @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
All day Hamburgers and Chunky Chips for only RMB 45. Shop 118 Sea World Complex, Shekou. Tel: (755) 26684496

Ladies Day at Yes Bar
Free drink for ladies all day. Located at Shizheng Design Building, 3001 Sungang Road West. Tel: (755) 83617612, 83255116

Dinner's Delight
20% 0ff on all wines. Soho Club, 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Guangzhou
Christmas Organ Recital
8pm, RMB30-150, Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall. For more details, call (20) 87352222 ext 886, 312 (for English)

Children's Art Courses
4:30-6pm, every Monday, RMB90 per hour, at the Insight Cafe, GF, Booth 3, 230 Long Kou Xi Lu. For details, call (20) 38215002

Hongkong
Entry Deadline for Hong Kong 30km Pre-Marathon Cum Shek Kong 10km
Actual event on January 2, Hk$130 (10km) and HK$160 (30km), Tai Lam Country Park. For more details, visit http://run.to/hkmp

December 21, Tuesday
******************************
Shenzhen
Cardio Funk Aerobics Class
9:30-10:30am, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. Tel: 131 48855261, 137 14820071

Mahjong for Ladies
Every Tuesday afternoon at 2pm. For details, please contact Ms. Heidi Wong on (755) 26676020.

Mexican Night at Soho club
Margaritas for RMB25 each. Located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Two for Tuesday @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
6-8pm, order one main meal and receive a FREE second main. 6-8pm. Shop 118 Sea World Complex, Shekou. Tel: (755) 26684496

Guangzhou
Taiji Lesson
Fee at RMB200 (members) and RMB320 (non-members) for eight lessons. Venue will be at the Luhu Golf and Country Club. Call Miss Ho at (020) 83507777 ext 389.

Hongkong
The Nutcracker
By the Hong Kong Ballet, 7:30pm, HK$100-$300, Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre. For more details, call (852) 27349009

December 22, Wednesday
**********************************
Shenzhen
AquaAerobics
9:30-10:30pm, Maillen Club, Shekou. Tel: 131 48855261, 137 14820071

T-Bone Wednesdays @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
All day. Located at GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou. Tel: (755) 26684496

Cardio Funk Aerobics Class
6:30-7:30pm, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. Tel: 131 48855261, 137 14820071

HipHop Night at Soho Club
Pool competition. Located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Touch Rugby in Shekou
8pm. At the Soccer field on Taizi Rd. Shekou, Nanshan District.

Ladies Night at True Color Guoqi
9pm to 2am, 25F Section A Guoqi Daxia Shangbunan Lu. Contact (755) 82301833 for details.

Guangzhou
Christmas Stories-registration Deadline
RMB10, actual event on Dec 25, Special Parent Club, Rm 201, 1st Lane, Chang An Da Jie, Ke Zi Ling, Baiyun District, call (20) 86282606 for details.

Members' Day
Special fee of RMB435 per round (incl. green fee, caddie fee and others). The Master Golf and Country Club, 8 Long Xi Zhong Lu, Dong Jiao Twon, Fang Cun District. For more information, call (20) 81414888.

Ladies Night At Bar City-B Boss Club
8pm. Loud Fashion statement for ladies to get a free cocktail. GF, Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu. Tel: (20) 83862888

Hongkong
Christmas with the Philharmonic and Winchester College Chapel Choir
Featuring Soprano Sara Macliver and conductor William Lacey, 7:30pm, HK$120-$380, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Concert Hall. For more details, call (852) 27349009.

The Nutcracker
By the Hong Kong Ballet, 7:30pm, HK$100-$300, Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre. For more details, call (852) 27349009.

Jaxmas - Celebrate Christmas with Shek's Band
Hong Kong Chorus Society Ltd., 8pm, Hk$80-$150, Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium. For more details, call (852) 27349009.

December 23, Thursday
******************************
Shenzhen
Ladies' Golf Day
8am. Every Thursday. For more information, please call Isabelle at (755) 26810062.

Hi and Low Aerobics Class
9:30-10:30am, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. Tel: 131 48855261, 137 14820071

Cleverlearn & Guanxi Tong Christmas Celebration
6:30pm, RMB100 (dinner and selected drinks included), Soho Restaurant and Bar, shekou. For more details, contact nrupesh.soni@gmail.com

Ladies Night at McCawley's
9pm. 50% off on all consumption. Located at GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou. Tel: (755) 26684496

Guangzhou
Golf Social Night
Food, drinks and golf tips. Favorview Golf and Country Club, Favorview Palace, Tianhe District. For more details, call (20) 38980098.

Guangzhou Map Reading
Coffee and maps available. Cangaroo Stop, Rm 104, 90 Tianhe Nan Yi Lu. For more details, call (20) 85513838

The Nightmare Before Christmas
HKIFF Society Ltd., 7:30pm, HK$40, $50, Hong Kong Arts Centre Agnes b! Cinema. For more details, call (852) 27349009

Wind and Moon
By Spring-Time Experimental Theatre. 7:30pm, $130-$180, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Drama Theatre. For details, call (852) 31288288

December 24, Friday
***************************
Shenzhen
AquaAerobics
9:30-10:30pm, Maillen Club, Shekou. Tel: 131 48855261, 137 14820071

Cardio Funk Aerobics Class
9:30-10:30am, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. Tel: 131 48855261, 137 14820071

Christmas Roast at McCawleys
RMB150-180, GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou. Tel: (755) 26684496

Christmas Eve Dinner at Casablanca Restaurant
1 glass of Moet et Chandon Champagne on arrival, 3 course dinner, RMB230, Taizi Lu. Tel: (755) 26676968

Swan Lake - Russian National Ballet, Dec 24
8pm, RMB280-800, Shenzhen Auditorium, Shangbu Rd., Futian District.

Lo Tayu's Concert, Dec 24
Rock music, RMB180-800, Shenzhen Stadium, Futian District. For details, call (755) 82113333

Rock Record's Pop Concert, Dec 24
8pm, RMB180-800, Shenzhen Gymnasium, Futian District.

Lang Lang's Solo Concert, Dec 24
Piano, 8pm, RMB180-1280, Shenzhen TV Center, Shennan Rd., Futian District.

Mexican Drinking Fiesta at Beatles Music Bar
9:30pm - 1:30am. All Tequila Shots for only RMB20. With the Gone Johnson Review band. Hai Bin Commercial Bldg., Seaworld Complex, Shekou

Dance Night at Soho Club
All night long, located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Guangzhou
Xmas Eve Free Drinks
Special complimentary drink, surprise present for kids, Cangaroo Stop, Rm 104, 90 Tianhe Nan Yi Lu. Call (20) 85513838 for details.

Oscar's Christmas Eve
RMB 360 per person, 3F, Holiday Inn Guangzhou, Overseas Chinese Village, 28 Guangming Lu. Call (20) 87766999 for more details.

Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner
Gail's house wine or drinks are included. 6:30pm, Gail's Place, 96 Heng Fu Lu. Call (20) 8359 2080 or 83593878 for booking or more details.

Christmas Eve and Day
Traditional Ham and Turkey dinner, 7pm onwards, Sportsman's American Restaurant. Call (20) 83591509 for details.

Delectronic Band Live Show
Club Tang, 1 Jianshe Liu Ma Lu, call (20) 83841638 for more detailed information.

Xmas Eve Bash
Fine wine, live band, and best dressed santa competition. 5F, B Bosse, Ocean Commercial Plaza, 414-416 Huanshi Dong Lu. Call (20) 87695717 for more details.

Christmas Eve Concert
8pm, RMB80-180, Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall. Call (20) 87352222 ext 886, 312 (for English) for more details.

Hongkong
The 5th Hong Kong Special Administrative Region International Handball Invitation Tournament, until Dec 27
HK$20-$30, Kowloon Park, for more details, call (852) 25048119

The Nutcracker
By the Hong Kong Ballet, 7:30pm, HK$100-$300, Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre. For more details, call (852) 27349009.

Budweiser Live DJ Party
10pm-2am, HK$180 (w/2 standard drinks), Session 5, 5F One Capital Place, 18 Luard Rd, Wan Chai. For more details, call (852) 31029355

Lotion presents - OffWhite
HK$140-$160, Opus, 29F, 33 Sharp Street East, Causeway Bay. For more details, please call (852) 61357910 or visit www.hkclubbing.com

Come Out and Play
Various Indie bands, HK$80 (w/1 drink), Fringe Club Gallery, 2 Lower albert Rd, Lan kwai Fong

December 25, Saturday
******************************
Shenzhen
Christmas Day Brunch at Casablanca Restaurant
12 noon to 4pm, Rmb160 per person, Taizi Lu. For reservation, please call (755) 26676968.

Shekou Hash
2:30pm. Meet at the Snake Pit, located at Yin Hui Bldg., Tai Zi Road, Shekou, Shenzhen. For more information, please contact: ShekouHashHouseHarriers@groups.msn.com

Christmas Roast at McCawleys
Rmb 150-180, GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou. Tel: (755) 26684496

Love In Party
Every Sat, 10:30pm at Dafudi Habibi, inside Donghu Guoyuan Park, Luohu District. Tel: (755) 25520000

Club Night at Soho Club
Club music. Located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou

Guangzhou
Christmas Stories
9:30am onwards, RMB10, Special Parent Club, Rm 201, 1st Lane, Chang An Da Jie, Ke Zi Ling, Baiyun District, call (20) 86282606 for details.

Special Offer for Christmas
Special Christmas set menu, 11am till midnight, Gail's Place, 96 Heng Fu Lu. Call (20) 83592080 or 83593878 for more details.

Stone House Visit
Hosted by Huiling, call (20) 83572736 or email gzhlfz@yahoo.com.cn for more details.

Draft Guinness Specials
RMB 35 per pint for Guinness on tap all through the month. Sportsman's American Restaurant. Call (20) 83591509 for reservation.

Fairy Tale Night of Christmas
8pm, RMB40-80, Chamber Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall. For more details, call (20) 87352222 ext 886, 312 (for English).

Christmas Concert by the Guangzhou Zhujiang Choir and Guangzhou Little Skylark Children's Choir
8pm, RMB100-380, Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall. For more details, call (20) 87352222 ext 886, 312 (for English).

Daya Bay
Aotou Hash
3:30pm. Meet at Sunrise Cafe, Aotou. For details, please contact Malcolm at 139 27370501.

Hongkong
Christmas Day Party @ Club Nu
11pm-6am, Hk$140 (w/1 drink), 1-5 elgin st, soho, central. For more details and reservation, please call (852) 25498386, 93493134

Come Out and Play
Various Indie bands, HK$80 (w/1 drink), Fringe Club Gallery, 2 Lower albert Rd, Lan kwai Fong

Cheers! Series: Theatre of Illusion
Featuring The Spencers, 8pm, HK$90-$130, North District Town Hall Auditorium. For more details, call (852) 27349009

December 26, Sunday
*****************************
Shenzhen
Red & White Boxing Day Celebration
4pm, for more details, email graceozaet@hotmail.com, or call 138 27400823

Ploughman's Lunch
11am, Snake Pit, located at Yin Fe Bldg., Tai Zi Road, Shekou, Shenzhen. For inquiries, please contact: barry.godfrey@selectassetmanagement.com

Christmas Roast at McCawleys
RMB150-180, GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou. Tel: (755) 26684496

Boxing Day Cricket Match
For details and schedule, call McCawley's at (755) 26684496

Guangzhou
Ballet for Children
1:30-3pm, Studio of Guangdong Modern Dance Company, 34 Shui Yin Si Heng Lu. For more details, call (20) 87047657 or visit www.kayoumin.com.

Piano Concert of Li Qi
3pm, RMB60-100, Chamber Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall. For more details, call (20) 87352222 ext 886, 312 (for English)

Traditional Guangdong Han Music Concert
8pm, RMB60-$120, symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall. For more details, call (20) 87352222 ext 886, 312 (for English)

Double Piano Concert
8pm, RMB20-60, Chamber Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall. For more details, call (20) 87352222 ext 886, 312 (for English)

Hongkong
9th Tour of South China Sea
Free, Wanchai to Tsing Yi, via the Western Harbour Tunnel. For more details, call (852) 25048176.

Boxing Day Race
For more schedule and participation details, contact enquiry@hklrrc.org

Free Party at Club Nu
11pm till late, 1-5 elgin st, soho, central. For more details, call (852) 25498386, 93493134

Come Out and Play
Various indie bands, 3-8pm, free entry, Grand Century Plaza, Mongkok. For more details, visit www.89268.com.

Cheers! Series: Theatre of Illusion
Featuring The Spencers, 8pm, HK$90-$130, Yuen Long Theatre Auditorium. For more details, call (852) 27349009

Shenzhen
Jia Zhichao's Concert, Dec 29-30
8pm, RMB100-380, Shenzhen Auditorium, Shangbu Rd., Futian District

New Year Concert - China Central Opera Theatre, Dec 31-Jan 2, 2005
8pm, RMB180-880, Shenzhen TV Center, Shennan Rd., Futian District

Guangzhou
Happy New Year! Cinderella
Concert, 8pm, RMB40-80, Chamber Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall. For more details, call (20) 87352222 ext 886, 312 (for English)

Russian National Ballet Theatre Concert, Jan 1-3
Friendship Theater, 698 Ren Min Bei Lu. For more details on schedules and ticket prices, call (20) 86668991

Brazil Feeling, Jan 2, 2005
RMB80-280, Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Memorial Hall. Please call (20) 38680010 for more details and 3868 0493 for booking tickets.

Experience Modern Dance, Jan 3-31 (Mon & Thu only)
7:30-9pm, Studio of Guangdong Modern Dance Company, 34 Shui Yin Si Heng Lu. For more details, call (20) 87047657.

Hongkong
Mizuno Hong Kong Half-Marathon Championships 2005, Jan 23
December 30 entry deadline, Hk$90-$110, Tai Mei Tuk Heliport, Tai Po. For more details, visit www.hkaaa.com

Uphill Walker 2005, Jan 16
December 31 entry deadline, HK$500/person, Big Wave Bay to The Peak. For more details, visit http://all.at/uphillwalker

Hong Kong 30km Pre-Marathon cum Shek Kong 10km, Jan 2
HK$130-$160, Tai Lam Country Park. For more details, visit http://run.to/hkmp

King of the Hills - Lantau Mountain Marathon Race Course, Jan 2
Hk$100-$150, Nam Shan Pavilion, Lantau. For more details, contact keith@seyonasia.com

Watson's Water Challenge - Tennis Tournament, Jan 5-8
Featuring 8 of the world's best women players, for details, visit www.watsonswaterchallenge.com

Sting - Sacred Love Tour, Jan 26, 2005
Hk$458-$998. For more details, call (852) 31288288.

The Edge has a new face and is setting Hong Kong alight, becoming even more dynamic than before.
Happy Hour starts every night at 6pm till 9, where all drinks are half price! The Edge provides for every taste, Monday is Talent Scout, Tuesday is 'Wall Street' where there are drinks promotions all night, Wednesday boasts the top Latino night in town, Thursday and Friday is 'Live Wire' with bands playing a wide selection of your favourate covers and some original track