< Previous18 ♥ ♥ ♥ WHERE: Summer Palace, InterContinental Bangkok WHAT: Do not miss the opportunity to savour seasonal hairy crab here, flown in from Zhejiang, China. The prized sweet, delicate meat and creamy golden roe of this crab is being prepared by two-time Michelin-accomplished Executive Chinese Chef Yau Sui Wing for a limited-time menu offering exquisite dishes like Crispy Prawn Toast with Hairy Crab Roe Sauce, Braised Bird’s Nest Soup, and Steamed Whole Hairy Crab. PERIOD: 25 October - 30 November 2024. | PRICE: From THB 480++ per dish. CONTACT: T. +66 (0)2 656 0444 | E. summer.bkkhb@ihg.com | W. www.intercontinental.com | IG. @intercontinentalbangkok WHERE: The Siam Tea Room, Asiatique The Riverfront WHAT: Travel through northern Thailand in The Siam Tea Room by enjoying the Lanna Discovery special menu featuring Sai Oua Moo (spicy pork sausage), Gaeng Hung Lay Kha Moo (sweet & sour yellow curry), and Khanom Jeen Nam Ngiao (sour tomato curry with rice noodles). Diners can also indulge in the Northern Cuisine Set, perfect for sharing, which ends on a sweet note with the delightful Khanom Paad I-Tim Guay (sticky rice with banana ice cream). PERIOD: 1 September - 31 October 2024. | PRICE: THB 190 - 890++. CONTACT: T. +66 (0) 2 059 5999 | E. restaurant-reservations.bkkqp@marriotthotels.com | W. www.thesiamtearoom.com/asiatique-branch FB. facebook.com/siamtearoom | IG. @thesiamtearoom | LINE. @siamtearoom WHERE: Elements, inspired by Ciel Bleu, The Okura Prestige Bangkok WHAT: An exquisite culinary experience with the Autumn Guestronomic Journey menu. Indulge in autumn-inspired dishes crafted by Michelin-accomplished Chef Gerard Villaret Horcajo featuring dishes such as Hokkaido Scallop Tempura, and Pigeon On Croute De Sel. PERIOD: Available from today onwards. | PRICE: 8-course Mizu experience THB 6,400++, 6-course Chikyu experience THB 4,900++, 4-course Ku-Ki experience THB 3,700++. CONTACT: T. +66 (0) 2 687 9000 | E. elements@okurabangkok.com | W. www.okurabangkok.com FB. Elements, Inspired by Ciel Bleu | LINE. @okura_prestige_bkk CONCIERGE SPECIAL DEALS20 Bonfire Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Night, is celebrated across the United Kingdom on 5 November each year to mark the failed gunpowder plot by Guy Fawkes and his co-conspirators to blow up Parliament House in 1605. Until today, communities gather for festive bonfires, fireworks displays Loy Krathong is a beautiful Thai festival held on the full moon evening of the 12th lunar month, which this year falls on Friday 15 November. It involves floating krathongs, or decorative baskets, on rivers, lakes or ponds to honour the water goddess and to release any negativity. Made from banana leaves and CONCIERGE DATEBOOK FESTIVALS HALLOWEEN, 31 OCTOBER 2024 Halloween, celebrated every 31 October, is a highly-popular festival in many countries especially the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom. To conjure up a spooky atmosphere, Halloween is marked by trick-or- treating in costume, haunted house parties and pumpkin-carving. Children and adults alike dress up in scary costumes often inspired by supernatural beings or pop culture characters. Homes and streets are adorned with eerie decorations such as ghosts, witches and jack-o'-lanterns. While its origins are rooted in an ancient Celtic festival, Halloween has since evolved into a fun and festive evening that brings communities together in celebration of all things spooky. BONFIRE NIGHT, UNITED KINGDOM, 5 NOVEMBER 2024 LOY KRATHONG, THAILAND, 15 NOVEMBER 2024 and the burning of effigies of Fawkes. The tradition often includes parades, fairground attractions, toffee apples and hot drinks. It’s a fun, family-friendly event that lights up a chilly November night with excitement and historical significance. adorned with flowers, candles and incense sticks, the krathongs create a mesmerising sight as they drift away under the moonlit sky. Chiang Mai’s celebration is particularly famous and often combined with the Yi Peng Festival, when thousands of lanterns are released into the sky, making an unforgettable experience.21 WORLD'S BEST E-SPORTS TEAMS COMPETE IN SINGAPORE The BLAST Premier World Final 2024 is set to take place at Resorts World Convention Centre, Sentosa, from 30 October to 3 November, bringing together eight of the top e-sports teams for a chance to win a USD 1 million prize pool. Teams like NAVI, Team Vitality, and FaZe Clan will battle it out for the prestigious World Final trophy. Fans can catch the live action from 1-3 November, with ticket sales now open to the public on Ticketmaster.sg. Don't miss out on this high-octane event! CONCIERGE DATEBOOK NO HEART HERE BY GONGKAN No Heart Here by Gongkan delves into the complex interplay between reality and imagination, inviting viewers to explore the inner workings of the human mind. The solo exhibition uses surrealism to reflect on modern life, blending familiar scenes—like skies, fields and changing weather—with illusions and contradictions that challenge perceptions. Gongkan’s signature motifs, such as the boy and the black hole, symbolise hidden thoughts and unspoken emotions. Through various zones, including the Maze of Dreams and Let it Go, the exhibition examines memory, introspection and the release of inner burdens. This immersive experience invites you to reflect, question, and ultimately rediscover yourself. Don’t miss the chance to explore Gongkan’s world of art and introspection at MOCA Bangkok from 14 September to 27 October – prepare to be inspired! 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