Chan Lim Family of Artists Hold 35th Exhibit at SM Supermalls, Unveils "The Journey"

Chan Lim Family of Artists Hold 35th Exhibit at SM Supermalls, Unveils "The Journey"

Sunday, January 27

The Chan Lim Family of Artists and Students have prepared 381 artworks for its 35th exhibit at SM Supermalls. To celebrate Chinese New Year, the work of 50 artists will be displayed at SM Mega Fashion Hall from January 27 to February 10, 2019.

The Chan Lim artists are best known for their Asian-themed art and Chinese brush painting. The three generations of the family are actively involved in the arts, with the younger generation dabbling in different types of more modern techniques, such as digital media and audio-visual creations.

Chan Lim, the family patriarch, started his career in the arts using oil and watercolor as his main media. Most of his artworks are created on canvas and paper. The second generation were trained mostly in the Asian arts. 

One of the two older siblings' notable pieces is a panel of pine and plum painting that was started 35 years ago. The unfinished painting was unearthed in storage and was recently finished. As a gesture of filial piety, the family patriarch was requested to compose a poem for the artwork entitled "The Journey"

The Chan Lims have regular Chinese painting classes in the family studio located in Pasig City, If you wish to try the Chinese brush painting, there will be a free painting workshop on February 5, 9, and 10.

The Chan Lim family dedicates this exhibit in memory of Mr. Henry Sy Sr.

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SM Megamall launches a Magical Holiday Spectacle

SM Megamall launches a Magical Holiday Spectacle

Friday, November 9

Kids and kids at heart are always fascinated with magic. And there’s nothing more magical than unicorns, rainbows and candy-colored dreams as SM Megamall delighted shoppers with dreaming and magical #ChristmaSMoments at the launch of its Dreamagination: A Magical Holiday Spectacle celebration last November 8, held at the Mega Fashion Hall. 

“Every year we challenge ourselves to come up with a theme that surpasses the grandness of the previous year. We are very excited with this holiday season because we know our customers would love this year’s colorful and magical theme,” said Christian Mathay, SM Supermalls Assistant Vice President for Mall Operations. 

Hosted by Tim Yap and Karla Aguas, the mall unveiled its 45-foot Christmas centerpiece, adorned with candy-colored jewels, rainbows, and iconic unicorn and toy soldier dolls. SM Megamall welcomed the holidays with whimsical performances by local and international acrobats, such as the Twin Ballerinas Annika and Tisha; Eric Aranas as Toy Soldier and parkour stunts by members of Ninja Academy as Elf Jumpers; the awe-inspiring acts by global Vertical and Trapeze Dancers; and spiral pole and rope dancer Kristel De Catalina of Pilipinas Got Talent season 6. 

More exciting events await shoppers exclusively at SM Megamall this season! Mallgoers are invited to visit the DC Justice League Christmas Capers for a chance to play fun, interactive games. You can grab latest Justice League merchandise at DC pop up stores at The Event Center, Mega A and The SM Store, Mega B at the Event Center from November 16 to January 14, 2019. 

Share dreamy and magical #ChristmaSMoments with friends and family at #MegaChristmasZO18 holiday spectacle. Merry SM Christmas!

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Rosanjin Japanese Restaurant

Rosanjin Japanese Restaurant

Wednesday, October 7

I'm always in search of a Japanese restaurant that offers ramen in their menu and last week my feet brought me to Rosanjin Japanese Restaurant located in SM Fashion Hall. This is not your ordinary Japanese restaurant because they offer something different. They have kaminabe. This is something new for me. Kaminabe is the art of cooking that use Japanese paper as a pot. Interesting, isn't it? I'll return to Rosanjin for this experience!

Anyways, as a first-timer I always ask for the bestseller. I was offered the Tonkotsu ramen. I ordered the set menu which includes a generous bowl of Tonkotsu ramen and 5 pieces gyoza. The set costs PhP350. If you only want the ramen, it costs PhP280. A separate order of their authentic gyoza costs PhP120.

I actually liked the broth. So close to the one I fell in love with in a ramen house in Resorts World Sentosa. My friend though find the broth a bit oily. 

Rosanjin Japanese Restaurant

3F Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall,

Ortigas, Mandaluyong City

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Exciting Rewards Await You At The 3rd Baby and Family Expo 2015

Exciting Rewards Await You At The 3rd Baby and Family Expo 2015

Thursday, August 20

The most anticipated Family Ultimate Day-out, BFEP 2015, will be hosting international brands from SM Gift Registry, Hi-Precision Diagnostics, Baby Care Plus+, Wilkins and Ezpia. The event is not just dedicated to nurture family development and childcare. The 2-day event provides the best products and services for the whole family, covering the stages of family growth from maternity, newborns, toddlers and early childhood. The BFEP 2015 will also be providing seminars and talks to parents and guardians that seek essential tips and trends to improve their children’s health, safety, security, education and more.

BFEP 2015 is packed with fun-filled activities for the entire family, such as the Family Fashion Show, Familympics, games and raffles. Special attractions and features like the Wonderland Playground, World of Science, Toy Museum, Arts and Crafts Studio, Star Photo Gallery, Face Painting Station, Dining Area, Breastfeeding Area, Diaper Changing Area, and Business Matchmaking Area, are prepared for everyone to enjoy!

To top it all off, expect to get great discounts from well known international brands only available at the Baby and Family Expo Philippines. Aside from that, BFEP 2015 will be giving away exciting prizes gets bigger and better with more International Brands Exhibiting in the expo to give away exciting prizes.

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Tex-Mex: A Disappointment

Tex-Mex: A Disappointment

Friday, May 22

Mex Pollo (PhP199)

I had lunch with my friend at SM Megamall last Wednesday. I suggested that we dine at the SM Fashion Hall Food Court and eat at Tex-Mex. I had nachos there three weeks ago and it was so good I thought everything else on the menu are as yummy.

The picture I took of the Mex Pollo gathered likes on my facebook. I wish the food taste as good as it look. The chicken was dry. Like it has been reheated. And so bland. I had to ask for a hot sauce just to add flavor. 

Tex-Mex Nacho Grande (PhP159)

If ever I'll eat here again, I'll just go for the Tex-Mex Nacho Grande. Generous serving with lots of toppings.

Tex Mex
Food Hall, Fifth Floor, Mega Fashion Hall, 

SM Megamall, Ortigas, Mandaluyong City

 

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