April / May / June

SPRING 2014
E-mail info@hanoi-pressclub.com - www. hanoi-pressclub.com

April
04 Senegal Independence Day 10 Maldives Independence Day 17 Syria National Day 18 Republic of Zimbabwe National Day 26 Kingdom of The Netherlands Kings Day 26 Republic of Tanzania Union Day 27 Republic of Sierra Leone Independence Day 27 Republic of South Africa National Day 27 Republic of Togo Independence Day 30 Vietnam Reunification Day

SPRING 2014 events at a glance

NATIONAL HOLIDAYS

May
01 Labour Day 03 Republic of Poland National Day 09 EU Day 15 Paraguay Independence Day 17 Kingdom of Norway Constitution Day 20 Cameroon National Day 22 Republic of Yemen National Day 24 Eritrea Independence Day 25 Argentina Independence Day 25 Jordan Independence Day 26 Georgia Independence Day

June
01 Samoa Independence Day 02 Republic of Italy Foundation Day of the Republic (1946) 05 Kingdom of Denmark National Day 05 Seychelles National Day 06 Kingdom of Sweden National Day 10 Republic of Portugal Day of Camoens and the Portuguese Communities 10 United Kingdom Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 11 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland National Day 12 Republic of the Philippines Independence Day 12 Russian National Day 17 Iceland National Day 23 Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg National Day 25 Republic of Croatia National Day 25 Republic of Slovenia Independence Day 26 Republic of Madagascar Independence Day

SPECIAL EVENTS

April
4 Friday Night on the Terrace 21-27 Food Promotion
Mexican Food Miracle

April / May / June

May

June

9 Friday Night on the Terrace 6 Friday Night on the Terrace 11 Mother's Day 19-25 Food Promotion
Pass the Pasta

15 Father's Day 16-22 Food Promotion

Mango Madness

23 Secretarys Day Every week

Thirsty Thursdays Champagne Friday Jazz Saturdays to Wednesdays: Piano Classics from 7.30pm

16 Members' Wine Evening Every week

Thirsty Thursdays Champagne Friday Jazz Saturdays to Wednesdays: Piano Classics from 7.30pm

Every week
Thirsty Thursdays Champagne Friday Jazz Saturdays to Wednesdays: Piano Classics from 7.30pm

RECIPROCAL CLUBS
Where Press Club - Hanoi Members are welcome.
1. Argentina 7. China 14. New Zealand

The Press Clubs Newsletter for April / May / June 2014

Club Aleman En Buenos Aires Av. Corrientes 327 Piso 21, C1043AAD Buenos Aires Club Europeo Av. Corrientes 327 Piso 21, C1043AAD Buenos Aires

Chang An Club 10 East Chang An Avenue Beijing 100006 Ambassy Club Shanghai 1500 Central Huaihai Road, Shanghai 200031 The Shanxi Capital Club c/o The Gem City No.9 North Qindian Street Xiaodian District, Taiyuan

National Press Club Central House, Top Floor 26 Br&on Street, Wellington

15. Singapore

2. Australia

Tower Club Singapore 9 Raffles Place, 62nd - 64th Floor, Republic Plaza Tower 1, Singapore 048619

The American Club 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW National Press Club in Canberra 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600 RACV Club 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 The Western Australian Club 101 St. Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia The Athenaeum Club 87 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia

16. South Africa

8. France

Press Club De France 8 rue Jean Goujon 75008 Paris

The Cape Town Club Leinster Hall Weltevrenden Street, Gardens, Cape Town P.O. Box 50, Cape Town 8000

Editor-in-Chief Kurt Walter Editor & Creative Manager Duong Thu Nga English Editor Kaitlin Rees Production Art Van Anh Duc Manh Contributors Marcel Isaak Nguyen Hung Son Brenda Ho Trinh Hong Ngoc

9. Hongkong

17. Taipei

Butterfields 2-4/F, Dorset House, Taikoo Place, 979 Kings Road, Hongkong

American Club Taipei 47 Bei-an Road, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC (10462) Exchange Club B1, Hung Kuo Building, 167 Tun Hua North Road, Taipei

10. India

Jaisal Club Jethwai Road, Jaisalmer-345 001 Rajasthan Space Circle Clubs & Resorts Pvt. Ltd. VIP Road, Raghunathpur P.O.: Airport, Kolkata - 700 052 Umed Club Old Public Park, Near Gaushala Grounds, JODHPUR - 342006 (Raj.)

18. Thailand

3. Belgium

The Foreign Correspondents Club Of Thailand The Penthouse, Maneeya Center, 518/5 Ploenchit Road, Bangkok

Press House of Liege & Luxembourg 9 rue Haute Sauveniere 4000 Liege

19. United States of America

The Ashford Club 5565 Glenride Connector, Suite 100 * Atlanta, GA 30342

4. Cambodia

11. Indonesia

FCC Cambodia FFC Building, 363 Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh

5. Canada

Bimasena The Mines & Energy Society, Jl. Dharmawangsa Rayna, No.39, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan

The Charlotte City Club 121 West Trade Street, Suite 3100 Charlotte, NC 28202 National Press Club National Press Building, 529 14th & F Streets NW, Washington, DC 20045 Overseas Press Club of America 40 West 45 Street, New York, NY10036 University Club of San Francisco 800 Powell Street San Francisco, CA 94108 University Club of St. Paul 420 Summit Avenue Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102-2699

The Halifax Club 1682 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia Montefiore Club Montreal, QC, Canada H3H2K7 National Press Club Of Canada 150 Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario KIP 5A4

12. Japan

The Foreign Correspondents Club Of Japan Yurakucho Denki Building, 20th floor 7-1 Yurakucho 1-chome, Chiyodaku, Tokyo 100

For advertising please contact Trinh Hong Ngoc (84 4) 3934 0888 or email info@hanoi-pressclub.com Press Club switchboard (84 4) 3934 0888

13. Malaysia

www.hanoi-pressclub.com

6. Chile

Club de Vina del Mar Plaza Sucre Vina del Mar, Chile

Royal Ipoh Club Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab, 30000 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia

APRIL 21 TO 27, AT THE BAR LOUNGE

mexican food miracle

From April 21 to the 27, the Bar Lounge is serving a delicious and rare menu of Mexican food. For those of you who fantasize about when youll have your next taco or burrito, here is your answer. With special treats such as a hot and spicy chilli con carne, or a baked corn quesadilla, as well as the long time favorites of pork fajitas and a beef burrito, this is a week not to miss. All dishes are served with sour cream, guacamole and tomato chili salsa, and most importantly, a free glass of beer compliments of Tiger.

promotion
During the World Cup you will receive one free can of Tiger Beer for each main course ordered.

Summer Delivery

Call (04) 3852 5337

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T ngy 21-27 thng 4, ti Bar Lounge T 21 ti 27 thng 4, qu khch s c dp thng thc cc mn Mexico c o ti nh hng Press Club. Hy nm th tht b hm u , bnh ng nng nhn tht, bnh kp tht b cay. Cc mn c phc v cng kem chua, st guacamole v c chua t ngt. c bit mi mn chnh u c tng km mt ly bia ti Tiger mt lnh.

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JUNE 16 TO 22, AT THE BAR LOUNGE

mango madness
June 16 to June 22 is all about the mango. The Bar Lounge offers both surprising and scintillating uses of this most loved fruit, including a crispy catfish salad with green mango, a chilled mango soup, and even breaded pork tenderloin Cordon Blue with mango. For each of these mango-licious dishes, a free glass of Chateau Los Boldos, the Chilean Sauvignon Blanc, will be served compliments of the Warehouse.

Xoi v cc mn ngon
T ngy 16-22 thng 6, ti Bar Lounge

T 16 n 22 thng 6 Press Club s mang ti mt thc n cc mn ngon vi xoi. Qu khch hy nm th cc mn salad c vi xoi xanh, sp xoi lnh, v mn c bit thn ln cun ph mai tm bt n km xoi. Mi mn chnh c tng km mt ly vang Chateau Los Boldos Chilean Sauvignon Blanc vi s ti tr ca The Warehouse.

MAY 19 TO 25, AT THE BAR LOUNGE

pass the pasta

The week of May 19 is delightfully full of your favorite carbohydrates. From vegetarian ravioli, spaghetti with pork tenderloin and Parma ham, to baked beef lasagna, and Fusili pasta, each noodle dish offers a unique flavor that is hard to find in Hanoi. Each main course is served with a glass of Antinori Santa Cristina from Tuscany, compliments of the Warehouse.

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T ngy 19-25 thng 5, ti Bar Lounge

Tun t 19 n 25 thng 5 cc thc khch say m mn c th ti nh hng Press Club thng thc cc mn c trng ca nh m spaghetti, b Lasagna b l, m Fusilli vi tht ngui. Mi mn chnh c tng km mt ly ru vang Antinori Santa Cristina vng Tuscany, vi s ti tr ca The Warehouse.

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June 15 marks Fathers Day. Its one of the unsung holidays and so a little history of this day is due. In the year 1910, a woman name Sonora Smart Dodd in Spokane, Washington USA decided she wanted to commemorate her father, a Civil War veteran named William Jackson Smart. He was a single parent who had raised six children. Dodd had heard a sermon delivered the year before by Anna Jarvis who initiated Mothers Day, and told the pastor of her church that they should have a similar holiday for fathers. She initially suggested June 5, her own fathers birthday. However, there wasnt enough time to prepare and so the day was assigned to the third Sunday of June. It is this date that is still celebrated, both in America and in Vietnam, as the day to honor the role of fathers. And what an important role it is. Throughout history and in many different societies, the brunt of the work of child rearing falls to the mother. It is not uncommon for the space of the father is a modern family to be a negative space. Which is all the more reason to emphasize the role of the father in the family. Not just as the moneymaker or the decision maker, but as the loving care giver too. As families modernize, the roles and responsibilities of both parents are becoming more equal, or less clearly defined. Mothers and fathers work together to raise children, but the traditional rules for whom does which part are blurring. Fathers Day is thus a good day to celebrate the non-traditional roles that fathers fulfill, whether that be the stay-at-home dads, or the ones who cook breakfast. Maybe for this Fathers Day, you could be the one who cooks breakfast for your father. Or visit Press Club and let someone else do it for your father. 6
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mother's day
The eleventh day of May is special indeed. To recognize the grace, beauty, and hard work of mothers all over the world, moms who come to Press Club can enjoy a free dessert and a nice rose. NGY CA M Ngy 11 thng 5 s c dnh tng cho cc b m v i trn khp th gii. Cc b m khi ti dng ba ti Press Club vo ngy ny s c dnh tng mn trng ming min ph v hoa hng.

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Who doesnt love a good pizza? At the Press Club Bar Lounge, we love to give them away! Every weekend, when you buy one pizza, you get a second pizza free. Eat in, take away or order for delivery. Enjoy your pizza!

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Secretary. Though the definition of the word may be simple, a person employed to assist in record keeping and appointment making, the real work of a secretary can go far beyond what is written in the job description. Counselor, therapist, coach, calendar keeper, event organizer, social planner. To some extent a really good personal assistant can be like some percentage of the employers brain. There are countless facts and details that one need not keep in their memory if they can rely on someone else to do so for them. Which is all to say, if you are lucky and important enough to have a secretary, know that their work is (perhaps) as vital as one of your bodily organs. To me, what is most important about Secretarys Day is not to be condescending. And perhaps the most dangerous thing about being condescending is not realizing when you are being condescending. For example, it is condescending to ignore the hard work that someone does for an entire year and then give them flowers one day and that is all they need to make them 8
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happy. It is condescending for a compliment about work ethic and professional ability to include how pretty they are, or how lovely their smile is. Of course, those are nice compliments to get. But the physical appearance of a person should probably not, in the opinion of this writer, factor in to the shower of praise that is given to them on their special day of the year. Maybe it is difficult to see what is wrong with calling someone beautiful when complimenting their work. A persons looks are after all an indispensible part of what we perceive when we interact with them. However, to focus on appearances on a day that is meant to celebrate the hard work that is done professionally, can take away from the dignity and importance of that work. In fact, in some places in the world, the word secretary has come to be considered an inappropriate word for what it denotes about the level of importance of the job. Instead, the name of the day is Administrative Professionals Day. The day is celebrated differently in different parts of the world, but usually includes social gatherings, gift exchange, or corporate activities. Perhaps we can think about an alternative way to celebrate Secretarys Day this year. Yes, there is nothing at all wrong with giving flowers and nice notes and thank you cards. But one other option might be to open up your calendar (granted you have one separate from the one your secretary keeps) and pick one day, randomly, to bring flowers to work to show your gratitude. After all, might it mean something more significant if the flowers or the praise came on a day that was not internationally recognized as the day you are supposed to bring flowers? This year, Secretarys Day falls on April 23. It might be a lovely idea to pick one other day in the year to remember to recognize the work of those people on whom you depend. And while were at it, perhaps we can even start to think about how we celebrate Womens Day as well.

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at the bar
Each month, our mixologists behind the bar feature a select cocktail and offer it at a special 2-for-1 price. So bring a friend along and join us for the fun! Mi thng Press Club s c mt loi cocktail mi. Qu khch c th tn hng chng trnh mua 2 tng 1 ti quy bar.
April is the slingy-est month, serving up a Singapore Sling to all those fans of dry gin, cherry brandy, and a squeeze of lime.

CocKtail Specials

Thng 4 - Singapore Sling

Thng thc Singapore Sling tuyt ho vi dry gin, ru qu cherry v chanh ti.

april

Singapore Sling

Friday
HAPPY HOUR
FROM 5PM TO 10PM

As the month of May heats up, a Frozen Lemon Daiquiri should cool you down.

Thng 5 Frozen Lemon Daiquiri

Cocktail Frozen Lemon Daiquiri mt lnh s xua tan ci nng ma h.

may

Frozen Lemon Daiquiri

And nothing says summer better than a Pina Colada. The month of June features this classic drink with Pampero, Malibu, Pinapple juice and coconut cream.

Thng 6 - Pina Colada

Tht tuyt khi thng thc Pina Colada vi Pampero, Malibu, Pineapple juice v kem da.

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Pina Colada

If youre looking for a place to unwind, a place to catch the eyes of someone new, a place to show off your dance moves, or, if youre a woman, somewhere to find a free drink, swing by The Terrace for its special Friday night parties. With the famous Hot Chicks Band and DJs, these nights are always a treat.

APRIL 4 will see DJ Polo, MAY 9 showcase DJ Size-O, JUNE 6 features the tunes of DJ Vaughan.

2014 FIFA WORLD

A
1 2 17 18 33 34
Brazil * Croatia * Mexico * Cameroon

B
3 4 19 20 35 36

Spain * Netherlands * Chile * Australia

13/06 03:00 13/06 23:00 18/06 02:00 19/06 02:00 24/06 03:00 24/06 03:00

Brazil Mexico Brazil Cameroon Cameroon Croatia

Croatia Cameroon Mexico Croatia Brazil Mexico

14/06 03:00 14/06 05:00 18/06 23:00 19/06 05:00 23/06 23:00 23/06 23:00

Spain Chile Spain Australia Australia Netherlands

Netherlands Australia Chile Netherlands Spain Chile

E
9 10 25 26 41 42

Switzerland * Ecuador * France * Honduras

F
11 12 27 28 43 44

Argentina * Bosnia & Herzegovina * Iran * Nigeria

15/06 23:00 16/06 02:00 21/06 03:00 21/06 05:00 26/06 03:00 26/06 03:00

Switzerland France Switzerland Honduras Honduras Ecuador

Ecuador Honduras France Ecuador Switzerland France

16/06 05:00 Argentina 17/06 02:00 Iran 21/06 23:00 Argentina 22/06 05:00 Nigeria 25/06 23:00 Nigeria 25/06 23:00 Bosnia & Herzegovina

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From June 13 to July 14, yourll receive one free Can of Tiger for each main course ordered for delivery. To your home or your office, the Press Club will be pleased to deliver your reward!

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SEMI-FINALS
Winner Match 57 Winner Match 58 Winner Match 59 Winner Match 60

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Winner Match 61

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D CUP SCHEDULE
C
5 6 21 22 37 38
Colombia * Greece * Ivory Coast * Japan

D
7 8 23 24 39 40

Uruguay * Costa Rica * England * Italia

14/06 23:00 15/06 05:00 19/06 23:00 20/06 05:00 25/06 03:00 25/06 03:00

Colombia Ivory Coast Colombia Japan Japan Greece

Greece Japan Ivory Coast Greece Colombia Ivory Coast

15/06 02:00 15/06 08:00 20/06 02:00 20/06 23:00 24/06 23:00 24/06 23:00

Uruguay England Uruguay Italy Italy Costa Rica

Costa Rica Italy England Costa Rica Uruguay England

G
13 14 29 30 45 46

Germany * Portugal * Ghana * United States

H
15 16 31 32 47 48

Belgium * Algeria * Russia * South Korea

17/06 00:00 Germany 17/06 05:00 Ghana 22/06 02:00 Germany 23/06 02:00 United States 26/06 23:00 United States 26/06 23:00 Portugal

Portugal United States Ghana Portugal Germany Ghana

17/06 23:00 18/06 05:00 23/06 05:00 22/06 23:00 27/06 03:00 27/06 03:00

Belgium Russia Belgium South Korea South Korea Algeria

Algeria South Korea Russia Algeria Belgium Russia

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QUARTER-FINALS
Winner Match 49 Winner Match 50 Winner Match 51 Winner Match 52

337 til July 14, 2014

57 05/07 03:00
Winner Match 53 Winner Match 54

59 06/07 03:00
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58 04/07 23:00

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Loser Match 61 Loser Match 62

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ICT Press Conference

EU Vietnam Reception

ILO Review Meeting

The Better Work Vietnam Signing Ceremony

Embassy of Singapore's photo & art exhibition

Press Club

PAPARAZZI
Shining smiles Portrait of love Lien and Quynh Anh

The 10th Year Anniversary of Lan Huong Ao Dai

Dinh Hoai Xuan's New Album Launch

Hoi An Tourist Thank You Party

HP Year End Party

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BMW Luck Draw Ceremony

Open Asia Year-End Party

CEMEW Opening Ceremony

Farewell to John Gallander

"Hey look everyone, we have a bottle!"

Ngan and Hugues

Friends who gather

Omega's New Collection

VMCC Year End Party

Swinburne Vietnam Alumni Event

NordCham Luncheon with presentation from KPMG

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TAN MY DESIGN IS THE SHOPPING ICON IN HANOI FEATURING OVER 800 SQ METERS SOME OF VIETNAMS FINEST DESIGNERS OF FASHION AND HOMEWARE.
Call 04 3938 1154 61 Hang Gai, Hanoi www.tanmyembroidery.com.vn www.tanmydesign.com

Not just a Cafe

Introducing a new Spring menu with all day breakfast, exciting salad combinations, flavorful spring specialities, vietnamese classics and lots more... From 8am to 8pm everyday Every Saturday & Sunday from 12:00-14:30 piano performance!

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a marrigae made in
...begins with the perfect wedding reception at the Press Club!
Youve made the biggest decision of your life, now let us help with the details - well make every moment of your wedding something to remember forever, from wedding cake to a champagne tower, and everything in between. After the wedding, begin your honeymoon with our special offer of one complimentary night on board the luxurious Emeraude Classic Cruise in Halong Bay when you book with us.* For inquires and bookings, please contact us at (84-4) 3934 0888. *Applicable for new bookings with minimum of 120 guests.

17-18 May 2014, Saturday to Sunday

Starting from VND5,407,500 net per person/double occupancy

Bernard Magrez Lights Up the Limestone in Halong Bay

Call us or your favorite travel agency to book Tel: (84-4) 3935 1888 Email: sales@emeraude-cruises.com

Don black tie dress for an extraordinary paired Bernard Magrez gala dinner in a cave. Talk with your limelight, be decked in black ties and gowns and descend the gangplank with Bernard Magrez and ascend a limestone pathway to the candle-lit grotto for a gala dinner featuring Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne Brut Palm Dor, Bernard Magrez Egregore, Le Prelat Pape Celement, Pessac Leognan and Cadran de Fombrauge, Saint Emilion.

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Travel advice

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OFF THE BEATEN TRACK

VIETNAM [ Six days in stunning northwestern ]
Vietnams northern mountain ranges are breathtakingly beautiful, rich in cultural diversity and great fun to explore. Travel along roads snaking through high passes and through fertile valleys, see luscious rice terraces, visit colorful hill tribe markets and check out some of the areas historic sites in this incredible six day journey. The trip begins and ends in Hanoi and takes us to Son La, Dien Bien Phu, Muong Lay, and Sapa. It also includes an exciting overnight train journey.

INDONESIA [ Kalimantan off the beaten track ]

Kalimantan refers to the Indonesia portion of the island of Borneo, its therefore no wonder Kalimantan is home to one of the worlds richest habitats with a plethora of untouched flora and fauna. Kalimantan off the beaten track is five days bursting with adventure, with several nights on board a river cruise along the Kayahon River, which is flanked by jungle inhabited by orangutan. It also includes a night in a traditional long house, offering the opportunity to experience authentic daily life in one of Indonesias most beautiful locations.

CAMBODIA [ Nature and tribal heartland of Mondulkiri ]

This four day tour takes us to Mondulkiri province, a remote region in rural Cambodia famed for its vibrant green landscape home to the Phnong indigenous trip. The journey from Phnom Penh passes through cassava, pepper, durian and rubber plantations, employment for many people living in this region. Highlights include visiting a Pulung village home to the Phnong indigenous tribe, and learning all about their community and customs from a local guide. Theres also the opportunity to trek to a scenic two-tiered waterfall, Bou Sraa, as well as spending a full day at the Elephant Valley Project (ELIE), an ecotourism project that provides an alternative approach to elephant care, rehabilitation and conservation.

CHINA [ Tibetan Sichuan (Kham) in a homestay ]

This 11 day tour takes us through the west of Sichuan towards the north of Yunnan (also called Shangri La), through breathtaking mountainous countryside and vivid green prairies. Guests stay mainly in traditional guest houses often in somewhat basic conditions - but the incredible hospitality of the locals will make you forget all about that as you enjoy a truly authentic experience.

THAILAND [ Salawin river hilltribe trek ]

Get off the beaten track with this four day soft-adventure tour through jungles, rivers and hill tribe villages in Thailand. Our Salawin River Hill Tribes Trek explores one of the countrys least visited regions on foot, by boat and on elephant back. With overnight homestays travelers get to experience, first hand, the unique cultures and traditions of the Karen and Rawang people.

LAOS [ Sayaboury elephant trail ]

Located Southwest of Luang Prabang, Sayaboury is a mountainous province with peaks of more than 1000 meters high. Local people earn their living here via agricultural products such as growing rice, cucumbers, cotton, cabbage, beans and sugarcane. It is also home to the largest population of elephants in Laos. Enjoy 3 days learning about the elephants, bathing them, walking with them and how they are cared for by the NGO Elephant Asia whilst exploring the local region.

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Daily Three-Course

set menu
Thc n 3 mn c bit
For lunch or dinner at only VND288.000++! Delicious creations that change daily including complimentary Iced Tea or Lemonade. Dnh cho ba tra v ba ti vi gi ch VND288.000++! Thng thc thc n phong ph vi s thay i v sng to tng ngy cng Tr chanh hoc nc chanh ti.

Boutique Luxury Resort Phan Thiet

Totally Relaxing

Large Swimming Pool

18 Villas in 9000 m2 Tropical Gardens

60 Meters Private Beach

Delicious Food in 2 Restaurants managed by German Chefs 32 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Phan Thiet, Phone: 062 374 1234, Fax: 062 374 1147, www.chamvillas.com
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If you have a company conference, retreat or important meeting on the horizon this summer, let Press Club offer its hospitable venue. With a comfortable space, great food and drink, as well as central location, your attendees will be grateful for you for taking such good care. A special promotion offered from June 1 until August 31 makes it even easier. Press Club will provide the drinks for free if you reserve a meeting space and lunch for all attendees. Even more, well throw in the LCD projector and screen rental for free. For reservations and other requests, call the Event Planning Team at (84-4) 3934 0888.

Summer Special Package

MEETING & CONFERENCE

GI HP, HI NgH HI THO C BIT TI PRESS CLUB

T ngy 1 thng 6 n 31 thng 8, 2014 Press Club l a im l tng cho cc t chc v doanh nghip t chc s kin, hi ngh hi tho. Khng gian sang trng, m thc c o, dch v ti u s mang li thnh cng cho hi ngh hi tho ca qu khch. Chng trnh khuyn mi din ra t ngy 1 thng 6 n 31 thng 8 nm 2014. Gi hp c n tra s c km theo ung min ph gm bia, nc ngt v nc sui. Bn cnh min ph thu mt b my chiu v mn chiu. bit thm chi tit xin mi lin h: Phng t chc s kin ca Press Club: (84-4) 3934 0888

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CHEfS SEcRET:

Quiche Lorraine
Ingredients
ChefS recIPe
This season Press Club offers the insider secrets to Quiche Lorraine. 1 salted pie crust for an 8 inch cocotte 10 pieces of bacon strips, cooked crispy and crumbled 1 cup finely chopped onion 40 grams butter 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 3 chicken eggs 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 tomato, seeded and cut into 8 pieces Thyme and parsley, finely chopped Salt, pepper and Cayenne pepper to taste

Preparation: Pre-heat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius. Lay the pie crust in the
cocotte. Saut the onions and bacon in butter, add thyme and parsley to taste. Cool and mix the cheese, put it on top of the pie crust in the cocotte. Mix the cream with eggs and stir well. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Pour the mixture over the cheese until covered. Add the tomatoes on top and bake at 218 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes. Then lower the temperature to 150 and continue to bake for another 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for about 10 minutes. Serve with a crispy summer salad and a glass of Chardonnay!

Nguyn liu
Bt bnh mn cho mt khun 8 inch 10 d tht ba ch hun khi, gin v thi nh 1 cc hnh ty thi nh 40g b 1 cc pho mai bo thy s 3 qu trng g 2 cc kem ti 1 qu c chua, b ht ct thnh 8 ming Bc h v mi ty bm nh Mui, tiu v tiu Cayenne

Cch lm
Lm nng nhit l ln n 220 C. t bt mn vo khun. Xo b vi hnh ty, tht ba ch hun khi thm bc h v mi ty va . ngui v trn vi pho mai, rc u ln trn. Trn trng vi kem ti, khuy u ln. Thm mui, tiu v tiu Cayenne. hn hp ln trn pho mai n khi y. Thm c chua vo v nng nhit 220 C khong 15 pht. Sau chnh nhit xung 150 C v tip tc nng trong vng 30 pht. B ra khi l v ngui khong 10 pht. Phc v vi rau sa lt trn v mt ly vang trng Chardonnay.

Spring Buffet
Vietnamese & Continental Specialities Every Monday through Friday. From 11:00am to 02:00pm For just VND288.000 ++ per person, The Restaurant offers a fantastic selection of dishes & a great setting to enjoy a lunch with friends or colleagues, or business appointments. Whats more, those who enjoy the buffet also receive a complimentary glass of beer, mineral water or a soft drink. To reserve your table, please call (84-4) 3934 0888

5PM

happy hour

With a genuine welcome & a laidback atmosphere, the Press Club is the perfect place to kick back, relax, & enjoy a drink with friends after work or play. Happy hour daily 5pm - 7pm. Buy one drink & the second is on us. Vi s tip n nng hu v khng gian th gin, Press Club l ni l tng qu khch c th gp g, vui chi v thng thc ung vi bn b ng nghipsau gi lm vic. Gi may mn t 17h n 19h hng ngy. Mua 1 tng 1.

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MARCH 29, 8:30Pm

It seems a bit absurd to only dedicate one hour a year to the planet that gives us breathable air, drinkable water, and life itself, day in and day out, for billions of years now. Nevertheless, one hour of real attention is better than no hour at all. Earth Hour, first recognized as a lights off event in Sydney, Australia in 2007, has since grown to include the participation of 7000 cities worldwide. It is an event to encourage families, businesses, and towns, to turn off their non-essential lights and electrical appliances for one hour. Usually held toward the end of March, Earth Hour this year falls on March 29, from 8:30pm to 9:30pm. The hour is more symbolic than functional, a means of raising awareness rather than actually reducing carbon and energy emissions. It is a way to start afresh the dialogue about environmental issues that so often gets pushed to the side in favor of modern convenience. And, it is one of the rare hours when millions of individuals all over the world pause for a time to direct their attention to a shared concern. Perhaps one hour is all that we can realistically spend being mindful of the extent to which we use the nonrenewable resources of Earth. Perhaps if we really thought about our consumption of energy every minute of the day, every day of the year, it might be too much to handle. We might get caught up in a dark truth inside our dark rooms. One thing that is important to think about during Earth Hour is what we are actually doing to celebrate it. Its easy to treat this holiday as any other holiday. To switch on television to see the people in the streets, or to go out in the streets to watch fireworks, use our cell phones to meet up with friends to drive around the darkened streets of the city, or text all our loved ones happy Earth Hour! Of course, all these forms of celebration are counterproductive to the holiday itself. Rather than the usual kind of festivities, the celebration asked of us from Earth Hour is less social, is less fun; it is really not a celebration at all. It is a quiet reckoning with ourselves, a silent and dark time, maybe even a bit solitary. But we dont have to think about it as a lonely or depressing time. 22
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No, not at all. It is an opportunity to be introspective, to reflect on more than just energy consumption. It is a time we can reflect on our lives and the blessings of the Earth. It can be a kind of quiet that we do not ordinarily comes across in our normal lives.

Gi Tri t
Mi nm chng ta ch dnh mt gi cho tri t - hnh tinh mang n khng kh, nc sch v s sng trong hng t nm qua. Tuy nhin, mt gi ny thc s v cng qu gi. Gi Tri t, ln u tin t chc ti Sydney, c, vo nm 2007. Ban u, tn s kin l Tt n, sau ph bin khp ton cu vi s tham gia ca hn 7000 thnh ph. y l s kin khuyn khch cc gia nh v doanh nghp tt n in v cc thit b in khng nh hng ln n sinh hot trong mt gi ng h. Theo thng l, Gi Tri t din ra t lc 8h30 n 9h30 ti (gi a phng) ngy th By cui cng ca thng ba hng nm, nm nay s din ra vo ngy 29 thng 3. Gi Tri t mang tnh biu tng hn l thc tin, y c xem l phng tin truyn thng nng cao thc, ch khng hn nhm gim lng lng kh thi, c bit kh ixt cacbon. S kin ny l c hi tuyn truyn cho cc chin dch lin quan ti vn nhim mi trng ang b gt sang bn trong th gii hin i ngy nay. V y chnh l thi im c bit trong nm khi hng triu c nhn trn ton th gii cng hng ti mt vn ton cu. Mt gi ng h l lng thi gian ti a m chng ta c th dnh ra cho Tri t, nhng nu chng ta thc s suy ngh v lng nng lng tiu th hng ngy hng gi trong nm th cn nhiu vn cn phi bn ti. Hy suy ngm v nhng vic chng ta thc s lm cho mng Gi Tri t. Chng ta c th d dng t chc gi Tri t nh bt k ngy l no khc. C th bt tivi v ngm ngi qua li trn ph hay ra ng ngm pho hoa, hay lin lc vi ngi thn qua di ng hoc n gin nhn tn Cho mng Gi Tri t. Thay v t chc nhng hot ng nhn nhp nh nhng dp l hi, gi Tri t din ra yn tnh trm lng hn. c th xem l giy pht yn bnh c bit mi chng ta t suy ngm, hng v ni tm, suy ngh v cuc sng ca mnh v nhng iu may mn m Tri t mang li.

MEMBER'S

wine evening
Tic thnG ru dnh cho Hi vin
* Members please RSVP to Ms. Ngoc at (84-4) 3934 0888.

Attention all members: dont miss the May 16 wine tasting featuring the smooth and rich blends of Bernard Magrez wines. Make sure you keep a clean palate! Qu v ng b l ngy 16 thng 5, c hi gp g cc hi vin snh m thc ca Press Club v thng thc b su tp ru vang ho hng Bernard Magrez.

Not yet a member of the Press Club? If you want to enjoy benefits like our quarterly Wine Evening, you too can join the Press Club! Members also receive discounts on food & beverages, reciprocal club benefits (check out that long list at the front of the magazine!) & discounts on certain Press Club events. Its easy & affordable to join the Press Club! To become a member of the Press Club, please call Ms. Ngoc at (84-4) 3934 0888. *Hi vin vui lng lin h Ms Ngc xc nhn tham gia, T: (84-4) 3934 0888 Nu qu v cha l hi vin ca Press Club? Hy ng k tham gia ngay. Bn cnh c mi ti d tic thng ru hng qu, cc hi vin s nhn c nhng trit khu khi s dng dch v m thc ti Press Club v ti cc cu lc b tng h trn th gii (tham kho danh sch trang u) v nhiu u i khc khi tham gia mt s s kin ca Press Club. Xin vui lng lin h Ms Ngc bit thm chi tit, T: (84-4) 3934 0888

THE PRESS CLUB CATERING

Youve come to know & love our quality & service - now, you can have them any time, anywhere, with the Press Club Catering Service. Our professional team can fulfill your catering needs for anything from a small party to a formal reception. Well help you organize a splendid event at your own venue, or at a variety of remarkable sites around Hanoi, such as the Museum of History, the Opera House, the Temple of Literature, the Museum of Ethnology, & many more! For more information & to begin planning your event, please call our Events Department at (84-4) 3934 0888 or info@hanoi-pressclub.com.

Press Club - Dch v tic lu ng

Press Club cung cp dch v tic lu ng vi i ng nhn vin chuyn nghip v giu kinh nghim. Chng ti gp phn mang li thnh cng cho nhng s kin quan trng ca khch hng, t nhng bui tic c nhn ti nhng tic chiu i quan khch cp cao ti a im ca qu khch hoc ti nhng a im quanh H Ni nh Bo tng Lch s, Nh ht ln, Vn Miu Quc T Gim, Bo tng Dn tc hc, v.v. Mi thng tin xin lin h phng t chc s kin theo s (84-4) 3934 0888 hoc email info@hanoi-pressclub.com.
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