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December 2019
PROFILE - 34 The Renzis’ larger embrace
IN FOCUS - 38 Eco-friendly tips for a green Christmas
EDUCATION - 44 Spiritual lessons your child needs to learn
ESCAPES - 50 Hot places to spend the Xmas holidays
RECIPES - 54 Showstopping seasonal sides
34 REGULARS
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AGENDA
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SPOTLIGHT HK Philharmonic Orchestra
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DB EVENTS
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SUCCESS STORY Healthy Chicken
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GIVEAWAYS
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WISH LIST December must-haves
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HK HAPPENINGS
DB FACES In and around the plaza
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CLASSIFIEDS
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PROPERTY
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OUT THERE Peter Sherwood talks back
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LOCAL NUMBERS
ON THE COVER
DB performers Tara O’Brien and Sara Davies with Sleeping Beauty (Rachel McCorkell) in the Hong Kong Players’ 58th annual panto
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YOUR GUIDE TO HONG KONG’S ‘GREEN JEWEL’
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DECEMBER 2019
Hot places to spend the Xmas holidays
Spiritual lessons your child needs to learn
Showstopping seasonal sides
Eco-friendly gifting and decorating
FEELING FESTIVE! Where to eat, shop, play and unwind this month (and why we still love panto)
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