Archives for: November 2006

'Caf?, Parlez!' - D?gustation de Foie Gras du Sud Ouest de la France 24 Nov 2006

Organised jointly by French Alumni Association and Alliance Francais. Very very nice Goose Liver (Foie Gras) and Wine. more »

Party at Hong Kong Institute of Languages

Another party with French wine Beaujolais Nouveau, and French food at the Hong Kong Institute of Languages. Great fun! more »

A Swire New Generation Concert: Sounds of Nature 8 & 9 Dec 2006

8 & 9 | Dec | 2006 Friday and Saturday 8:00 PM HK Cultural Centre Concert Hall $250, $200, $150, $100 Ticket Sales at all URBTIX outlets Telephone reservation: Tel. 2734 9009 Credit card booking: Tel. 2111 5999 Enquiry: Tel.… more »

Hiking Log: Lai Chi Woo at Tai Po on 19 Nov 2006

There were 10 of us who took on this interesting 7-hour trip, nice view, nice trees, especially in the red forest, there is plenty of wetland. We had a late lumch at around 2:30pm with chicken congee and another chicken dish, apparently free ranger chic… more »

Hiking: Lai Chee Woo 荔枝窩 (Tai Po) on Sun 19 Nov 2006

Meeting at 11:30am at Tai Po Market KCR rail station ticket office Please have a big breakfast before you come, as we will have a late lunch at around 2pm at 荔枝窩 Lai Chee Woo. We'll take bus no. 95 to the Start of Bride's Pool Tra… more »

Report: Art Appreciation on Sat 18 Nov 2006

So glad that I attended this event, I've learned so much (though still know so little) about the painting of 齊白石 Qi Baishi. With the excellent presentation delivered by Mr. Marco Szeto, curator of Xubaizhai Gallery of the Hong Kong… more »

Art Appreciate on Sat 18 Nov 2006 at HK Museum of Art

Event full! Thank you for your great response! Upcoming event by Warwick Alumni Association Art Appreciate Tour 18 Nov 06 (Sat)2:15pm- 4:15pm A Selection of Works by Qi Baishi, B/F (Lecture Theatre), Hong Kong Museum of Art, Tsim Sha Tsui. HK$10 (HK$7… more »

Report: Le Beaujolais Nouveau 2006 Party

Learned about a French wine called Beaujolais Nouveau and met a few new friends at Le Beaujolais Nouveau 2006 Party organised by French Alumni Association & HKU Class 90s & friends. Simply great! more »

Cafe des Artistes

Cuisine: French in Central My rating: 4 Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 5 Price per person: HK$ 250-300 1/F, California Tower, 30-32 D'Aguilar Street 25263880 Dominic's Review: We had lunch here organised by a group of French friends thus we ha… more »

Report: Talk on Nepal

A fun and informative talk by Bonnie, it was attended by 25 people. we have all learned so much about Nepal, its history, geography and culture. If you are interested, check out the tour itinerary. more »

A talk on Discovering Nepal - 7pm Wed 15 Nov 2006

For inquiry: Guidance Travel , +852 3598 4873 Date and Time: 7pm Wed 15 Nov 2006 Venue Address: Le Manege, 1/F, Canton House, 54 ? 56 Queen?s Road Central, Hong Kong (Near the old Lane Crawford, opposite to McDonald) 54-56 皇后&#22… more »

Wellesley, MIT, Chicago U boat trip at Poi Toi Island on 11/11/2006

Thanks to Nancy for organising the event! An expectedly high turn-out of 80+ people left Queen's Pier Central on an unusally hot Saturday in November. After 1.5 hours boat ride, we reached Poi Toi Island at noon time and had a yummy sea food lunch befo… more »

Rotary Club of Bayview Sunshine Hong Kong lunch meeting

The "Turn your USB drive into your mobile office" presentation can be downloaded here. Hope you find the document useful. Dominic more »