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City Hall’s walls open up Singapore’s defining moments

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AUSTRALIA Now til WEEKEND WORKSHOPS Get your kids started on arts and culture at the National Gallery of Victoria’s Weekend Workshops where they will discover the collection and create their own works of art using variety of media, including gallery

Booking is required while fee applies. ngvvic.gov.au

SINGAPORE CITY HALL: IF WALLS COULD TALK this unique immersive multimedia experience that will tell the Opening the walls of City Hall since being erected in 1929. It’s front

row Seat to defining events such as the swearing in of the nation’s first President, the unveiling of the national flag and anthem as well as the chronicles of the building’s rich past.

Further uncover the nation’s history through key artworks

within the gallery as well as through an interactive digital wall Sep nationalgallery.sg

VIETNAM NATIONAL DAY Expect big parades, events, rallies and fireworks across Vietnam during its national day. If you’re in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or Da Nang, make sure to head out into the streets to join in the exuberant celebration. vietnamtravel SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2019 st

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China’s terracotta warriors and Emperor Qin Shi Huang in Melbourne

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Catch one of China’s great archaeological discoveries at the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne.

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THE CHINESE EMPEROR BEHIND THE TERRACOTTA WARRIORS Young emperor Ying Zheng took the Aside from his ferocious character, throne in 246 BC. at the age of 13. Emperor Qin was known for many things By 221B.C., he unified collection he introduced new imperial currency of warring kingdoms and renamed and standardised weights and measures. himself Qin Shi Huangdi the First He ordered for the Chinese writing to be Emperor of Qin. made uniformed, interlinked the states

with canals and roads, and is credited for building the first version of the Great Wall.

He relocated influential families from their home provinces to the Shaanxi capital where he could keep close eye on them to ensure that his ruling was followed and no one would be out of line. If they did, they would suffer the consequences, like the 460 scholars who were rounded up and executed for criticising the government.

The emperor was also obsessed with the idea of immortality. Hence his most stunning project the Terracotta Warriors, which started shortly after he took the throne.

Today, the warriors and other statues serve as symbol of the scale of the emperor’s reign and his influence over the vast land of China.

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THE HORSES AND THE CHARIOTS Horses were important for work and warfare

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CAI GUO-QIANG: THE TRANSIENT LANDSCAPE Presented in parallel with the Terracotta Warriors exhibition at the Gallery is contemporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang’s new artwork inspired by his home country’s culture and philosophical traditions.

The exhibitions include must-notmiss monumental installation of 10,000 suspended porcelain birds spiralling over visitors’ heads at the Gallery. The birds create three-dimensional impression of calligraphic drawing of the sacred Mount Li, the site of the ancient tomb of first emperor and his warriors.

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Modern Life tablewares show at National Gallery of Victoria

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elbow deep in clay ‘with the latest chic craze pottery!

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In March this year, the National Gallery of Victoria launched Modern Life: Tablewares 1930s 1980s, giving visitors aglimpse into the domestic lives of eras past featuring over 140 never-seen-before tablewares including dinner services, pitchers, teapots, mugs and plates from the 1930s to the 1980s. Most notably of the exhibition, which will run until January 2019, is that the launch came hot on the heels of ceramic renaissance.

Over the last 10 years, ceramics have

become the go-to art picked up by both amateurs and professional artists, appreciated for its endearing qualities that provide the maker creative expression that is both gratifying and therapeutic.

There is even research to indicate doing

ceramics can alleviate symptoms of

how digitally-obsessed we have become as society, picking up pottery with its tactile experience and free-form expression can be extremely rewarding

Itis no surprise then to see many communal clay studios popping across Melbourne and regional Victoria. Slow Clay Centre is

perfect for potters dirty. Housed in

looking to get their hands beautiful Collingwood

warehouse, the studio introduces students

to classes such as introduction to the pottery wheel and the unique Slow Clay method. The method, inspired by the Japanese techniques that are ergonomically sound, helps beginners develop early on planned movements for the most economical and effective way to create.

Pottery endears with its calming expression, The Bendigo Potteries Museum.

Under the guidance of experienced potters, there is little chance for beginners to feel

anything but excited about trying their hands in something new. Take cue from well-known Brunswick potter, James Lemon,

who says that every piece is made with the intention of mirroring organic shapes; imperfection is the object, highlighting the material origin of each item and the human hands that made it. Thus, potters working under this philosophy will sure reap some creative results at the end of their journey.

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National Gallery of Victoria marks Dior’s seventieth anniversary

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Couture Revisiting the golden age of haute couture.

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Christian Dior, Paris (fashion house). Raf Simons (designer) autumn: 2012 haute couture collection. Christian Dior and fashion model Lucky

Diorama dress, autumn-winter 1947 haute couture collection. Illustration if the Bar suit by Christian Bérard, 1974. Christian Dior working with Mitzah Bricard (left) and Marguerite Carré (right) on the Premiére soirée dress, autumn-winter 1955 haute couture collection

In celebration of the seventieth anniversary of the House of Dior, one of the world’s most of Victoria presents The House of Dior: Seventy Years of Haute Couture.

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Exclusive to Melbourne, this exhibition is collaboration between the NGV and the House of Dior and includes sumptuous display of more than 140 garments designed by Christian Dior Couture between 1947 and 2017. The House of Dior explores the story of the fashion house through series of themes, featuring works by the seven designers who have played key roles in Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Raf Simons and Maria Grazia Chiuri. The exhibition narrates the rich history of the influences, the design codes synonymous with the House of Dior, insights into the Dior atelier

workrooms, the role that accessories have

played in expressing the complete Dior look and the milestones of its six successive designers following Christian Dior’s sudden death in 1957.

Audiences will discover some of the most

significant couture designs of the 20th and 21st centuries as the exhibition celebrates Dior’s most

women’s fashion in the 1950s, through to the present-day contemporary aesthetic,

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Searching for the real National Geographic

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Entering the exhibit through an archway

constructed from hundreds of issues of

National Geographic magazines, visitors

then emerge in a gallery where they can

study the transformation of the cover

over time. Next, they will get a look at

the history of the organisation including

through an interactive painting depicting

the Society’s founders. The galleries that

follow are arranged along broad themes in

ce and exploration, including ancient

and environment. Each section will feature

vivid images and fascinating stories while

examining the continuum of exploration

from past to present

Anumber of interactive elements offer the

opportunity for visitors to connect with

exploration hands-on. They can examine

a model of a bathysphere (the deep sea

submersible used in early underwater

exploration), test their knowledge of

world geography and history through the

iPad Atlas and a National Geographic

Bee quiz, and explore the intricate habitat

of a towering virtual sequoia tree, The

hibition will also share the Society’s

tradition of cartography through an

interactive featuring 40 maps.

A cast of a Carcharodontosaurus

dinosaur skull, found by Explorer-in-

Residence Paul Sereno in the Sahara, will

greet visitors in a paleontology section.

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Also on display will be a historic, three

metre, hand-painted globe, a Society icon

that welcomed hundreds of thousands

of visitors to the museum for more than

50 years. The exhibition will look ahead

to the vivid future of exploration and

offer highlights from the work of National

Geographic’s Emerging Explorers and

other visionaries beginning their careers

The exhibition is part of an organisation

wide celebration of the Society’s 125th

anniversary, which includes special

ssues of National Geographic and

National Geographic Traveler magazines,

television specials on the National

Geographic Channel, a 125th anniversary

app. a special edition world map and a

book, National Geographic 125 Years

Promotional exhibition partner, The North

Face, gives the exhibition a fun spin,

sponsoring fun giveaways and events

throughout the year-long event

For young National Geographic fans.

Explorer Birthday Parties will also be

available for children ages 5 to 12 at the

National Geographic Museum. Birthday

party packages include a private tour of

the A New Age of Exploration: National

Geographic at 125 exhibition, a hands-on

haeology project, a goody bag filled

with gear for exploration for each guest

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Balloon sunrise and spa days over the Yarra in Melbourne

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For your last weekend in Melbourne, why not take to the skies and see the city from above with Balloon Sunrise. As the name Suggests, this magical dawn journey takes you over the Yarra, and the rest of the city’s highlights. Back on land, romantic

breakfast at The Langham Hotel awaits. Return to the Crown Metropol to continue the morning’s indulgence: Make your fall Way to the 27th floor to the luxury retreat Isika Day Spa. Float in ae] the pool while taking in city views and relax in the steam room Maat before indulging in holistic Isika Intuitive massage in one of the pel

aut treatment rooms for two.

For late afternoon sojourn, nothing is as glorious as sharing Italian fare olives, salumi, frutti di mare and pasta at the sleek chic Giuseppe, Arnaldo Sons, riverside at Crown. Walk it off with stroll through the picturesque Carlton Gardens, Loll about in the sunshine on manicured lawns, admire the elegant Royal Exhibition Building, then step into the Melbourne Museum for glimpse of life as it once was. Lo

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Then, take it easy for your final night. Relax in elegant, soukstyle surroundings and enjoy banquets of Greg Malout’s MoMo. If you don’t want your romantic weekend to end just yet, check out local listings for outdoor cinemas that come to life all across Melbourne in the summer months, Choose from new releases and cult favourites and see film under the stars. You can also book ticket for the architecturally pieces from the world’s best musicians. Royal Brunei Arines fights to Melbourne operate seven times weekly from Bandar Seri Begawan,

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Bite-sized Ballarat

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This character-filled city just outside of Melbourne is big on arts, heritage and gold legacy!

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Ballarat has a diverse arts scene. From colonial masterpieces to cutting edge modernism, the city is where fans flock to for the best. Art Gallery of Ballarat is Australia’s oldest regional gallery with a remarkably comprehensive collection of Australian art. Others include the James Egan Gallery and Gallery on Sturt.

Do
Step back in time at Sovereign Hill during the Ballarat goldrush of the 1850s. Walk amid costumed ladies and gents, pan for real gold, ride in a horse-drawn carriage and watch blacksmiths, candlemakers and coach builders at work. It’s really like the Westerns!

Shop
Get off the main shopping strips to find Ballarat’s real gems of homemade crafts, artisanal produce and one-of-a-kind gifts. Such ‘n’ Such has great homewares, clothing and gifts. Or try Sweet Fern. This gorgeous perfumery store stocks indie, handmade scents, as well as a selection of products from Ballarat’s own Sovereign Hill Apothecary.

Stay
Craig’s Royal Hotel Ballarat is the place to stay. As one of the first Grand Hotels in the colony, it was born from the wealth of the Australian Gold Rush Era. Established in 1853, Craig’s hosted poets, princes and prime ministers over its 162 year history. The hotel has since been renovated into a charming boutique property that is still filled with character.

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