AT CANVAS, WE BELIEVE COMMUNITIES ARE POWERED BY EXCHANGE
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AT CANVAS, WE BELIEVE
COMMUNITIES ARE
POWERED BY EXCHANGE
2019 CURATED EXPERIENCES
Journey with us as we explore unique
opportunities to meet, connect, interact and
collaborate with Canvas Citizens across Asia. Our
tailor-made experiences are fueled by creative
conversations, enlivened by dynamic classes and
imbued with thought-provoking insights.
We are constantly adding more curated
experiences to bring our Canvas Citizens
closer to the community. Contact us at
canvasbelong@the-canvas.com to be updated
on the newest list of experiences.
*Neither Canvas Belong nor any subject matter expert or speaker will
solicit Citizens for any products or services during curated experiences.
2019 CURATED EXPERIENCES
ANDREA
BUCCELLATI
BRING YOUR OWN DIAMONDS
Lunch & Sharing by President DOUGLAS YOUNG
of Prestigious Italian Jewellery
Brand Buccellati
Hong Kong BUILDING HONG KONG’S
CULTURAL IDENTITY
As one of the world’s most prestigious jewellers, Cocktail Exchange with
Buccellati’s designs are defined by their timeless Founder of Iconic Brand G.O.D.
creations and impeccable workmanship. Discover Hong Kong
the world of artisan jewellery making with the
Group’s Honorary President and grandson of the
founder, Andrea Buccellati.
With a life as colourful and graphic as his signature
*Bring your own diamonds for a separate one-on- prints, Douglas Young, co-founder of iconic Hong Kong
one bespoke piece designed by Mr. Buccellati at lifestyle brand G.O.D., is a homegrown design celebrity.
extra cost. Cocktails with this trendsetter, advocate of local Hong
Kong culture and avid vintage car collector promises to
be quirky, lively and highly engrossing.
LAW WING CHUNG
FINESSE, FLUENCY, FLUIDITY Journalist, political strategist and brilliant
communicator Law Wing Chung headlines this
Public Speaking Workshop with workshop, where he will teach the art of being
a Public Relations Whiz eloquent and personable. He founded and heads
Hong Kong public relations company Jervois One and was
the force behind John Tsang’s 2017 Hong Kong
Chief Executive election campaign.
KENT CHEUNG &
GARY WONG
Glide your way through summer with MIND OVER WATER
champion swimmers Kent Cheung
and Gary Wong, founders of Eliteswim Summer Swim Clinic with Hong
Academy and proud Hong Kong record Kong Swimming Representative
holders. Learn to swim the proper way & Asian Game Medalist
and challenge yourself to be better, faster, Hong Kong
and more confident in the water.
2019 CURATED EXPERIENCES
THE W’S OF WINE CHING Y. WONG
Wine Appreciation & Dinner with
First-Ever Chinese Wine Chevalier
Hong Kong
WILSON KWOK
Wine and food aficionados are in for a treat as
lauded sommelier Wilson Kwok gives handy tips
in pairing wine and answers the pertinent W’s. WHAT DOES JUSTICE
Mr. Kwok was invited to create the l’Ordre du MEAN TO YOU?
Champagne in Hong Kong soon after his induction
at Palais du Tau, Reims in 2006. He is also the first Live Music, Dinner and
Asian to judge the ‘Citadelles du Vin’ competition. Autograph Signing with a Top
Certificates by Comité Interprofessionnel des Vins Criminal Barrister & Composer
de Bordeaux (Introduction to Bordeaux Wines) will Hong Kong
be presented to Citizen attendees!
Ching Y. Wong, S.C. is a distinguished barrister for
over 40 years and has handled successful acquittal
cases for hard-core criminals. He is also a composer,
WHAT’S BEHIND most notable for legendary Leslie Cheung’s ‘For
THE CANVAS? Your Heart Only’. Get to know this multi-talented
man as he discusses the most diverse of topics from
his two disparate worlds.
Meet the Founder:
Cocktails with
Canvas Mastermind
Hong Kong & Bangkok
CARL GOUW
Meet and learn what is behind Canvas
with Carl Gouw, as Canvas founder shares
his vision of a new paradigm for human
engagement, modern travel and connecting
in today’s world. A serial entrepreneur and
property developer, Carl has been passionate
about real estate ever since his earliest
memories and launched his first project when CONNECTING SOUTH EAST ASIA
he was eighteen. With his wealth of insights WITH ONE BELT, ONE ROAD
and tenure in crafting successful property and
hospitality ventures, this inspiring soiree is not Sharing by Award-Winning
one to be missed. Architect and Belt & Road Advisor
Bangkok
NICHOLAS HO
What will the booming One Belt, One Road initiative bring to our S.E.A.
neighbours? There is perhaps no better person to ask than Nicholas Ho,
Deputy Managing Director of hpa, one of Asia’s largest architectural
practices, and convenor of the professional services working group of the
Belt & Road committee at Hong Kong Trade Development Council. Join us
for an insightful sharing with the advisor, who brings a wealth of insights
on South East Asia, ranging from infrastructure to property development.
2019 CURATED EXPERIENCES
ARCHITECTURE IN
NEW URBANISM
Lunch with World’s
Leading Architect
Shanghai
BRYANT LU
Architect Bryant Lu was born with a pencil
and paper in hand. He is the Vice Chairman
LIFE JOURNEY OF A PAN-ASIAN at Ronald Lu & Partners with many projects
RETAIL ENTREPRENEUR under his belt, including some of the tallest,
impressively designed skyscrapers currently
Private Dinner with Asia’s King under construction in China. Find out how he
of Luxury Retail built the 42-year old company into one of the
Bangkok world’s top 60 architectural practices today.
SHARAN VALIRAM
From modest beginnings in textile 83 years
ago, the Valiram Group has grown into
one of Asia’s largest luxury conglomerates
with over 350 shops in 9 countries. They
represent over 200 upscale brands including
Hermès, Mont Blanc, Breguet and Victoria’s
Secret. This sit-down dinner with Valiram
Group Executive Director Sharan Valiram FROM FINANCE TO
who is also a Global Director-Elect of the PHOTOGRAPHY
Entrepreneur’s Organisation, promises to
Fireside Cocktails with a Multi-
inspire, as he shares exclusive stories behind
Awarded Photographer
his success. (“What is said in the room, stays
Shanghai
in the room” rule strictly applies.)
TING CAI
Nature lovers and photography
enthusiasts will enjoy this cozy chat with
Ting Cai, founder of photography studio
Namcha. Her landscape photographs
convey her creative vision while
remaining true to her emotions, producing
works that are poetic in their composition.
2019 CURATED EXPERIENCES
AN AFFAIR WITH CHIEF CUPID
Speed Dating 101: Dinner &
Games Night with CEO & Co-
Founder of Lunch Actually
Singapore
VIOLET LIM
Lawyer turned banker turned
matchmaker Violet Lim dreams CHAMPAGNE,
of creating one million happy STRAWBERRIES AND
marriages through her company, THE K.BLU STORY
Asia’s largest dating group. TED
speaker and tech-savvy Violet will Special Exclusive Trunk
bring your dating skills up to speed Show with Banker-Turned-
at this rousing game night. Find out Athleisure Specialist
how to navigate the mysterious yet Singapore LYN SIA
fascinating dating world, one lunch
ROSMARIN
date at a time.
Avid sailor and sea sports enthusiast Lyn Sia
Rosmarin proves that career change can be
a life-transforming experience. Find out how
the former banker found success in the highly
competitive athleisure market with her “sea-
to-shore” line of activewear and swimwear.
ENTREPRENEURIAL
JOURNEY: THE BENJAMIN
BARKER STORY
Lunch with the CEO and
Founder of Benjamin Barker
Singapore
NELSON YAP
Sometimes a million-dollar business can be carved out of the
blue. Just ask Nelson Yap, Founder and Managing Director of
homegrown menswear label Benjamin Barker. Following his
major in cinematography and film production after university,
Nelson envisioned the brand whilst pursuing his dream to be
a film-maker. Today, the menswear label has 13 outlets across
Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, U.S. and Australia.
2019 CURATED EXPERIENCES
CHARITABLE & SOCIAL OUTREACH EXPERIENCES
UNICEF CHARITY RUN FESTIVE OUTREACH WITH HOPE OF THE CITY
Hong Kong Hong Kong
Join Hong Kong’s foremost charity race and Hope of the City Foundation aims to “transform
UNICEF’s flagship fundraiser. With over HKD120 Hong Kong, one life at a time”. Spend a most
million raised for its “For every child, end AIDS” fulfilling day with underprivileged elderly starting
global campaign, UNICEF is stepping closer to with Christmas lunch and singing carols as you
their goal of eliminating mother-to-child HIV learn more about this community.
transmissions in developing countries.
ANNUAL VOLUNTEER OUTREACH WITH
GIVING BREAD
Hong Kong
Feed your soul by joining Giving Bread on
their signature outreach programmes, aimed at
bridging the gap between food waste and hunger
in Hong Kong.
ANNUAL TRIPS
ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHY TRIP ANNUAL RETREAT
2019 DESTINATION: KYOTO, WITH TING CAI 2019 DESTINATION: ICELAND
(at extra cost) (at extra cost)
The photography trip with award-winning With its mystical mountain views, endless seascapes
photographer Ting Cai is not one to be missed. and an abundance of nature, the Nordic Nirvana
An avid outdoor enthusiast and experienced is no short of breathtaking wonders. Embark on a
landscape photographer, she knows just the best soulful retreat with the Canvas Citizen collective
spots to capture the essence of regal Kyoto. and immerse in Iceland’s inspiring, endless beauty.
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