Playtimes HK Magazine February 2018 Issue | Page 8

welcome
A
t last, February is here to chase away those January blues – with the help of Chinese
and all its celebrations.
New Year
How will you spend Chinese New Year? Will you travel overseas, or spend the time in Hong Kong?
Our pages are full of ideas for things
to do this month: a new family lunch and play venue, mini-
golf in Causeway Bay, or maybe you’d like to take in a show — Swan Lake, Cats, the circus or What the
Ladybird Heard, perhaps? Visit the Chinese New Year flower market, or enrol the children in a class to learn about lion
dancing and other customs.
There won’t be a dull moment . And for all you lovebirds out there (or anyone
just looking for a few hours away from the kids) we share our favourite restaurants to visit for date night.
Chinese New Year seems the perfect time to celebrate Hong Kong and its many facets. Whether you’re a new
arrival, have called it home for a number of years, or were born here, we are confident the whole family will learn a few
new facts about Hong Kong in our quiz. I certainly did and I arrived in Hong Kong in 2001. Let us know how
you get on!
We take a tour of Galilee International School to learn how the school helps children prepare for the transition to
primary school. In Brain Gain we find out how you can build a positive
we explore the role that confidence
foundation for your baby , and
and self-esteem play when it comes to success in our feature Breaking
Up the Confidence Gender Gap. The article, written by Sheetal Tahiramani, discusses the current push for female
empowerment and offers advice on how we can increase our own confidence and that of our children.
If you dream of travelling to faraway shores, dive into our travel feature on Lady Elliot Island . A small eco-
resort located in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, Lady Elliot should be pretty much perfect at this time of year and it’s turtle
hatching season, too. It’s a hidden gem, perfect for families who love nature, especially marine life.
My family and I all will be in Hong Kong over Chinese New Year. I’m looking forward to some down time, and perhaps
a bit of cleaning to prepare for the
year of the Dog . I’m told that, as a Rabbit, I can expect a beautiful year of the
Dog with much success. I’ll take that!
The Playtimes team would like to wish all our readers a happy
Until next month
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and prosperous year of the Dog .