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Festival of Colour 2018
Contents
3 Summary of Visiting Experts 45 May - Yellow 59 September - Brown 82 January - Teal
6 February - Pink 49 June - Turquoise 60 October - Gold 90 Year Round Events
21 March - Orange 50 July - Sand 73 November - Bronze
38 April - Blue 55 August - Green 78 December - Silver
* All the months are hyperlinked for easy navigation
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 2
Summary schedule of visiting experts to Soneva
Month Name Country Speciality Visiting Date Visiting Resort
James Devereux and Louis Thomson UK Glass Artists 10/02/2018 - 03/03/2018 Soneva Fushi
Umberto Pelizzari Italy Freediver 20/02/2018 - 27/03/2018 Soneva Fushi
Weingut Wittmann Germany Winemaker 15/02/2018 Soneva Fushi
Thitid Tassanakajohn Thailand Chef 16/02/2018 - 24/02/2018 Soneva Fushi
February Alice Yuen Hong Kong Holistic Healer 20/02/2018 - 02/03/2018 Soneva Jani
Michael Wignall UK Chef 25/02/2018 - 04/03/2018 Soneva Fushi
David Estruch Spain Tennis Coach 20/02/2018 - 06/04/2018 Soneva Fushi
Akira Koba and Katsuhiro To Japan Chefs 01/02/2018 - 10/05/2018 Soneva Fushi
Mark Lundgaard Denmark Chef 15/02/2018 - 15/03/2018 Soneva Fushi
Thomas Rode Andersen Denmark Chef 07/03/2018 - 09/03/2018 Soneva Kiri
Vinod Narayanan India Health and Fitness Coach 10/03/2018 - 15/04/2018 Soneva Fushi
Château Lagrange France Winemaker 12/03/2018 - 13/03/2018 Soneva Jani
Lu Yao and Wu Wen China Chefs 12/03/2018 - 18/03/2018 Soneva Fushi
Paul Marioni and Richard Meitner USA Glass Artists 15/03/2018 - 06/04/2018 Soneva Fushi
Sandra Laznik Slovenia Yoga Instructor 15/03/2018 - 15/04/2018 Soneva Jani
March Claus Meyer Denmark Chef 19/03/2018 - 29/03/2018 Soneva Fushi
Cameron Walker Australia Wellness Coach 22/03/2018 - 26/03/2018 Soneva Kiri
Massimiliano Mascia Italy Chef 24/03/2018 - 01/04/2018 Soneva Fushi
Kenji Gyoten Japan Chef 27/03/2018 - 28/03/2018 Soneva Fushi
Phly Boyz France Band 27/03/2018 - 03/04/2018 Soneva Fushi
Lars Lindberg Christensen Denmark Astronomer 29/03/2018 - 09/04/2018 Soneva Fushi
Andy Beyst UK Fitness Coach 20/03/2018 - 08/04/2018 Soneva Fushi
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 3
Summary schedule of visiting experts to Soneva
Month Name Country Speciality Visiting Date Visiting Resort
Andrew Roberts UK Historian and Author 08/04/2018 - 18/04/2018 Soneva Fushi
César Tejedor Spain Wellness Expert and Author 15/04/2018 - 15/05/2018 Soneva Fushi
April Paweennuch Soisongsee Thailand Yoga Instructor 16/04/2018 - 16/05/2018 Soneva Jani
Château Calon Ségur France Winemaker 18/04/2018 - 22/04/2018 Soneva Fushi
Dmitry Shurashov Russia Chef 28/04/2018 - 07/05/2018 Soneva Fushi
Prateek Sadhu India Chef 08/05/2018 - 14/05/2018 Soneva Fushi
May Manish Arora India Designer and Artist 08/05/2018 - 20/05/2018 Soneva Fushi
Tim Butler USA Chef 20/05/2018 - 26/05/2018 Soneva Fushi
Claudio J. De Menezes Brazil Reflexologist and Massage Therapist 01/07/2018 - 31/07/2018 Soneva Fushi
Roger Moore UK Therapist 10/07/2018 - 24/07/2018 Soneva Jani
July
Benoit & Bernard de Witte Belgium Chefs 19/07/2018 - 30/07/2018 Soneva Fushi
Massimo Tarenghi Italy Astronomer 31/07/2018 - 11/08/2018 Soneva Fushi
Isley Lynn USA Playwright and Poet 05/08/2018 - 10/08/2018 Soneva Fushi
August Christian Le Squer France Chef 11/08/2018 - 25/08/2018 Soneva Fushi
Kiko Moya Spain Chef 25/08/2018 - 01/09/2018 Soneva Fushi
Ocean Bloom Canada Wellness Coach 01/10/2018 - 30/10/2018 Soneva Jani
Claude Simard and Jill Banwell Canada, UK, USA Wellness Coach 01/10/2018 – 15/11/2018 Soneva Fushi
Thomas Johansson Sweden Tennis Coach 24/10/18 - 03/11/2018 Soneva Fushi
October Gert de Mangeleer Belgium Chef 06/10/2018 - 13/10/2018 Soneva Fushi
Bruno Olger France Chef 14/10/2018 - 19/10/2018 Soneva Fushi
André van Alten Netherlands Chef 24/10/2018 - 30/10/2018 Soneva Fushi
Edwin Vinke Netherlands Chef 24/10/2018 - 30/10/2018 Soneva Fushi
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 4
Summary schedule of visiting experts to Soneva
Month Name Country Speciality Visiting Date Visiting Resort
Andre Van Doorn Netherlands Chef 24/10/2018 - 30/10/2018 Soneva Fushi
Jarno Eggen Netherlands Chef 24/10/2018 - 30/10/2018 Soneva Fushi
October Jos Grootscholten Netherlands Chef 24/10/2018 - 30/10/2018 Soneva Fushi
Wilco Berends Netherlands Chef 24/10/2018 - 30/10/2018 Soneva Fushi
Ben Saunders UK Keynote Speaker and Polar Explorer 29/10/2018 - 05/11/2018 Soneva Fushi
Suraj Varma India Ayurvedic Practitioner 01/11/2018 - 30/11/2018 Soneva Jani
Sandra Laznik Slovenia Yoga Instructor 15/11/2018 – 15/01/2019 Soneva Fushi
November
Michael Hüsken Germany Chef 07/11/2018 - 21/11/2018 Soneva Fushi
Pere Planaguma Spain Chef 07/11/2018 - 21/11/2018 Soneva Fushi
Paweennuch Soisongsee Thailand Yoga Instructor 01/12/2018 - 02/01/2019 Soneva Jani
Tim Raue Germany Chef 03/12/2018 – 16/12/2018 Soneva Fushi
December
Ronan Kervarrec France Chef 22/12/2018 – 04/01/2019 Soneva Fushi
Nuya Laksanachan Thailand Yoga Instructor 02/01/2019 - 31/01/2019 Soneva Jani
Tim Stoneman UK Wellness Practitioner 02/01/2019 - 31/01/2019 Soneva Jani
January Jean-Christophe Ansanay-Alex France Chef 02/01/2019 - 08/01/2019 Soneva Fushi
Jean Baptiste Natali France Chef 19/01/2019 Soneva Fushi
Tom Aikens UK Chef 13/02/2019 - 20/02/2019 Soneva Fushi
February
Guillaume Bracaval France Chef 24/02/2019 - 03/10/2019 Soneva Fushi
April Georgia Whiffen and Alex Hooker UK Sports Therapists 01/04/2019 - 28/04/2019 Soneva Jani
Year Round Melody India Yoga, Pilates and Ayurvedic Practitioner Soneva Kiri
Events Daniejla Bhandari Serbia Clinical Hypnotherapist Soneva Fushi
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 5
FEBRUARY
Pink
February
A rose-hued sunset against white sands. Blush on the
apples of your cheeks. Fall into the gentle ebb and
flow of February. Celebrate love on St. Valentine’s
Day, and usher in the Zodiac Year of the Dog. Learn
the art of freediving from a world-champion, take
a tennis lesson from a pro and admire the work of
two decorated glass artists at our Glass Studio. Sip
fine wines from Germany and dine on cuisine from
a 2-starred Michelin chef or a chef from one of
Asia’s Top 50 Restaurants. Holistic practitioners and
wellness experts in yoga and physiotherapy round off
the month’s offerings.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 6
FEBRUARY
Pink
Visitor Profiles
SONEVA FUSHI
10/02/2018 - 03/03/2018
Artists: James Devereux and Louis Thomson
Starting in the industry at the age of 15, James Devereux
showed a natural talent for the craft and has been
working as a glass artist ever since. Specialising in
working with hot glass, he is adapt at working with solid
forms as well as blown pieces.
Louis Thompson is an artist with over 25 years
experience of working with glass. He completed his
Masters degree at the Royal College of Art in 2011 and
has been invited to work and teach with glass artists
both in the UK and abroad. Louis was the recipient of
two prestigious awards in 2012, the Jerwood Makers
Prize Commission and the Best Exhibit Prize at the
British Glass Biennale.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 7
FEBRUARY
Pink
Visitor Profile
SONEVA FUSHI
20/02/2018 - 27/02/2018
Umberto Pelizzari
Umberto Pelizzari is an Italian freediver, widely
considered among the best of all times. He’s the only
one to have established world records in all freediving
disciplines that existed at that time — Constant
Weight, Variable Weight, and No Limits.
He became famous for his rivalry with another top
freediver, Pipin Ferreras, originally a close training
friend. In No-Limits, Pelizzari and Ferreras pushed
each other deeper and deeper and became the focus of
the 2001 IMAX production Ocean Men.
He’s also taught, worked on television shows, created
Apnea Academy, and co-authored the widely used
Manual of Freediving.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 8
FEBRUARY
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Event Calendar
SONEVA FUSHI
11/02/2018 - 14/02/2018
Valentine’s Day Celebrations
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at arguably the most
romantic destination on Earth. Start your day with a
Sunrise Champagne Breakfast on the Sandbank, join
the Glass Heart making workshop at Soneva’s Glass
Studio, and end your evening with a Valentine’s
Champagne Cruise followed by a beach dinner, plus
so much more in between.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 9
FEBRUARY
Pink
Event Calendar
SONEVA KIRI
14/02/2018
Valentine’s Day Programme
Celebrate the day of love at Soneva Kiri, surrounded
by the glittering of stars, the sounds of nature, and the
tastes of the delicious feasts our chefs have prepared.
What better way to cherish the one you love.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 10FEBRUARY
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Event Calendar
SONEVA KIRI
15/02/2018 - 18/02/2018
Chinese New Year Celebration
Gong xi fa cai! Celebrate the lunar New Year with a
variety of activities and experiences for the whole family.
Learn to cook different cuisines to lead the way into
a year full of travels, explore the vast skies above or the
underwater world below for a year of knowledge and
wisdom, or enjoy the sumptuous dining options and live
music to start your year of simple happiness.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 11FEBRUARY
Pink
Event Calendar
SONEVA FUSHI
15/02/2018 - 21/02/2018
Chinese New Year
Gong xi fa cai! Celebrate the lunar New Year with
a variety of activities and experiences for the whole
family. Learn to cook different cuisines to lead the
way into a year full of travels, explore the vast skies
above or the underwater world below for a year of
knowledge and wisdom, or enjoy the sumptuous
dining options and live music to start your year of
simple happiness.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 12FEBRUARY
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Visitor Profile
SONEVA FUSHI
15/02/2018
Weingut Wittmann Wine Dinner
The Wittmanns and their ancestors have been wine-
growers in the old market town of Westhofen, in
southern Rheinhessen, where the first documented
of viticulture in the family dates from 1663. Today’s
estate developed from this long tradition over the
course of centuries.
Since 1990, Wittmann has cultivated the vineyards
according to controlled ecological guidelines, and
since 2004, their vineyards are biodynamic.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 13FEBRUARY
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Event Calendar
SONEVA JANI
15/02/2018 - 21/02/2018
Chinese New Year
Gong xi fa cai! Celebrate the lunar New Year with
a variety of activities and experiences for the whole
family. Learn to cook different cuisines to lead the
way into a year full of travels, explore the vast skies
above or the underwater world below for a year of
knowledge and wisdom, or enjoy the sumptuous
dining options and live music to start your year of
simple happiness.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 14FEBRUARY
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Visitor Profile
SONEVA FUSHI
16/02/2018 - 24/02/2018
Chef: Thitid Tassanakajohn (Chef Ton)
Chef Ton (Khun Thitid Tassanakajohn), is the chef
and owner of Le Du Restaurant in Bangkok, an
“Asia’s top 50 Restaurant” specialised in serving
modern, Thai-inspired cuisine with a seasonal menu
rotation. He is also the chef and owner of Baan (Bib
Gourmand, Michelin Guide Bangkok 2018). Chef Ton
was a top-score graduate at the Culinary Institute of
America. From there he went on to work in several
Michelin-starred restaurants in New York, including
Eleven Madison Park, The Modern and Jean Georges.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 15FEBRUARY
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Visitor Profile
SONEVA JANI
20/02/2018 - 02/03/2018
Alice Yuen
Alice Yuen is an experienced holistic healer from
Hong Kong. She is a registered Physiotherapist
and has also been practicing Acupuncture for over
15 years. Drawing upon her broad spectrum of
diagnostic and advanced manual therapy skills, Alice
offers a ‘whole body and mind’ treatment approach.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 16FEBRUARY
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Visitor Profile
SONEVA FUSHI
25/02/2018 - 04/03/2018
Chef: Michael Wignall
Michael was formerly at Gidleigh Park, UK, where he
achieved two Michelin stars and five AA rosettes. He
headed up the Old Beams restaurant, Staffordshire,
Waldo’s Restaurant in Cliveden Hotel, Michael’s Nook
and the Burlington Restaurant at The Devonshire
Arms, earning a Michelin star at each. Under
Michael’s leadership, The Latymer became one of the
top restaurants in the country. It was awarded its first
Michelin star and gained five AA rosettes in 2011 and
added the second Michelin star in 2012.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 17FEBRUARY
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SONEVA FUSHI
20/02/2018 - 06/04/2018
Tennis Coach: David Estruch
It is our pleasure to announce that David Estruch
Mañό, a tennis professional from Spain, will be visiting
Soneva Fushi from February 20 to April 6. David has
been playing professional tennis for 14 years, during
which he earned a national ranking of 31 in 2012. From
2013 onwards he took up tennis coaching and has
trained with tennis stars such as David Ferrer, Marat
Safin, Sara Errani and Anabel Medina, to name a few.
During his time at Soneva Fushi, David will be on hand
to coach, instruct, and play together with our guests to
improve their skills in tennis. Please contact your Ms./
Mr. Friday for more information.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 18FEBRUARY
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Visitor Profile
SONEVA FUSHI
01/02/2018 - 10/05/2018
Chefs: Mr Akira Koba and Mr. Katsuhiro To
Chef Koba and Chef To are the new Sushi and
Teppanyaki chefs at Soneva Fushi. They have
trained under a renowned Japanese master chef and
will be based at Soneva Fushi for a special Japanese
dining experience.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 19FEBRUARY
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Visitor Profile
SONEVA FUSHI
15/02/2018 - 15/03/2018
Chef: Mark Lundgaard
Mark Lundgaard is the Chef and Director at the one
Michelin-starred Kong Hans Kælder Restaurant,
located in the oldest building in Copenhagen. In
Mark’s universe, food is not a gift sent down from
heaven. In order to understand the taste and the
composition of a dish, it is essential to respect its
origin and understand the craftsmanship in its
preparation. With a distinctive mix of classic French
cuisine and new Nordic kitchen, Mark creates dishes
that define palatability at its best.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 20MARCH
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March
Chocolate warmed by the sun. The glow of molten glass
fresh from the furnace. Soneva Fushi welcomes one of
the founding members of the American Studio Glass
movement, Paul Martoni and Richard Meitner - whose
work was exhibited at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs
in Paris - to the Glass Studio. Don’t miss the culinary
skills of the 3-starred Michelin Chef Gyoten, of Sushi
Gyoten fame in Japan. Chef Claus Meyer, the co-
founder of the two Michelin-starred restaurant Noma
in Copenhagen, of Bolivia’s best restaurant GUSTU
and of 1-starred Michelin Agern and Great Northern
Food Hall in New York City; as well as visiting chefs
from Italy and China also gracing the kitchens.
Wine tastings, the enigmatic French band Phly
Boyz, the award-winning astronomer Lars Lindberg
Christensen, American glass artists, and practitioners
specialised in Ayurvedic medicine, massage and
physiotherapy are all on-site this month.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 21MARCH
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Visitor Profile
SONEVA KIRI
07/03/2018 - 09/03/2018
Chef: Thomas Rode Andersen
From the beginning of his career Chef Thomas has
sought to dissolve the pretensions surrounding
gourmet dining, creating instead a relaxed ambience
for his guests to enjoy his fresh and delectable menus.
Chef Thomas’s passion for a healthy and active lifestyle
has led to his recent creation of Paleo Fast Food, in
Copenhagen – a nutritional diet plan based on the
‘hunter gatherer’ premise that human health and well-
being is one that resembles our basic ancestral diet,
that of fish, meats, vegetables, fruit, roots, and nuts.
Chef Thomas will be visiting us with his wife Thilde
Maarbjerg who is a renowned Sommelier.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 22MARCH
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SONEVA FUSHI
10/03/2018 - 15/04/2018
Vinod Narayanan
Vinod comes from Kerala, India the home of
Ayurvedic medicine. After obtaining his Diploma
in Ayurvedic Healthcare Practice and Panchakarma
in India, he then travelled to Germany and Holland
where he helped develop Ayurvedic centres and train
therapists in Ayurvedic treatments. He also specialises
in natural healing and nutrition. He is a health and
fitness coach and also conducts Laughter Yoga, Aerial
Yoga and Pranayama classes.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 23MARCH
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SONEVA JANI
12/03/2018 - 13/03/2018
Chateau Lagrange
Located entirely within the appellation of Saint-Julien,
the vineyard stretches in a single block over two North-
South rises of Gunzian gravelly soil. In parts large and
coarse and in others finer, this gravel is combined with
sand or iron-rich clay depending on the plot. With an
altitude of 24 metres, the centre of the domain marks
the highest point of Saint-Julien.
The estate covers 182 hectares (450 acres), of which
118 hectares (292 acres) are under vine.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 24MARCH
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SONEVA FUSHI
12/03/2018 - 18/03/2018
Chefs: Lu Yao & Wu Wen
Chef Lu Yao is the Chinese Executive Chef of Relais &
Chateaux Yihe Mansions, a luxury 26 villa hotel in
Nanjing in China. He has displayed his mastery of
Chinese cuisine at banquet receptions, cooking for top
dignitaries including Chinese President Xi Jinping,
Premier Li Keqiang and former President Jiang
Zemin. Chef Lu Yao will be coming to Soneva Fushi
with his Assistant Chef Wu Wen.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 25MARCH
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SONEVA FUSHI
15/03/2018 - 06/04/2018
Artists: Paul Marioni and Richard Meitner
A founding member of the American Studio Glass movement, Paul
Marioni is an internationally recognized artist known for his ingenuity
and his willingness to push the traditional limits of art. He is the
winner of the Glass Art Society “Lifetime Achievement Award” and a
three time recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship.
Richard Meitner is originally from the U.S but moved to the
Netherlands in his early years and is now based from Amsterdam.
His work changes constantly, he can be quite easily counted as among
the most eclectic of all artists working in glass internationally. A
retrospective show of his work was held in 1981 at the Musee des Arts
Decoratifs in Paris and museums have devoted solo shows to his work
in, among other places, the Corning Museum of Glass and the Tacoma
Museum of Glass in the U.S.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 26MARCH
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SONEVA JANI
15/03/2018 - 15/04/2018
Sandra Laznik
Sandra is globally appreciated and well-known for
mixing scientific researches with spirituality like a
pro. She’s academic in physical education, sports
massage and sports coaching, yoga teacher and a
facilitator of women’s tao courses. She will be offering
customised yoga sessions, show you how to train and
lift muscles on your face and help you clear digestion
with abdominal detox massage.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 27MARCH
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SONEVA FUSHI
19/03/2018 - 29/03/2018
Chef: Claus Meyer
Chef Claus Meyer is the co-founder of the two Michelin-
starred restaurant Noma in Copenhagen, of Bolivia’s
best restaurant GUSTU and of one Michelin-starred
Agern and Great Northern Food Hall in New York City.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 28MARCH
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SONEVA KIRI
22/03/2018 - 26/03/2018
Cameron Walker
Cameron is a specialist from Sydney, Australia with
over 15 years experience in Craniosacral Therapy,
Yoga, Breath work and Deep Tissue Massage. His
treatments aim to provide a holistic approach,
which places equal emphasis on the psychological,
emotional and physical ailments of the guest.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 29MARCH
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SONEVA FUSHI
24/03/2018 - 01/04/2018
Chef Massimiliano Mascia
Massimiliano works alongside his grandparents Natale and Valentino,
concentrating on the organisation and management of the San
Domenico kitchens. Chef Max began working at just 14 years old: for
five years while attending high school, he attended classes and worked
in the kitchens. After earning his diploma, he decided to travel to
broaden his knowledge of raw materials, techniques, and flavours.
Chef Max’s career includes working in Italy at Ristorante Vissani and
at Ristorante Romano in Viareggio, in the United States at Osteria
Fiamma in New York, and in France first at the Bastide Saint Antoine
and finally in Paris at the multistar court of Alain Ducasse at the
Plaza Athené. Today at the age of 30, Massimiliano represents the new
generation of the restaurant and is also a symbol of the continuous
tradition to innovate and renew while conserving his solid roots in
Italian gastronomic tradition.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 30MARCH
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SONEVA FUSHI
25/03/2018 - 04/04/2018
Easter at Soneva
Soneva is preparing a magical Easter at their
barefoot luxury resorts in the Maldives. Take part
in the Greatest Easter Egg Hunt with amazing
chocolate prizes, and pamper yourself with culinary
delights from world-famous Michelin-starred
visiting chefs. Don’t miss their much-loved Easter
Food Journey, taking guests on a culinary adventure
around the island.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 31MARCH
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SONEVA FUSHI
27/03/2018 - 28/03/2018
Chef: Kenji Gyoten
Chef Kenji Gyoten was born in 1982 and influenced
by his grandfather, a sushi chef, and encouraged
to become a sushi chef himself. After working
underneath his mentors in Tokyo, the chef opened
‘Sushi Gyoten’ in Fukuoka at his age of 26, and since
that time has received three Michelin stars in three
consecutive years since 2014. He is the youngest three
Michelin starred chef in Japan.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 32MARCH
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SONEVA FUSHI
27/03/2018 - 03/04/2018
Phly Boyz
Relax and unwind to the soulful sounds of the Phly
Boyz, an acoustic, male vocal group originally from
France. From humble origins as a group of street
performers, the Phly Boyz have evolved into an
international party band that has appeared in over
30 countries. With an expanding repertoire of songs
from the 1920s to now, the Phly Boyz deeply engage
audiences from all eras and nationalities.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 33MARCH
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SONEVA JANI
28/03/2018 - 03/04/2018
Easter at Soneva
Soneva is preparing a magical Easter at their
barefoot luxury resorts in the Maldives. Take part
in the Greatest Easter Egg Hunt with amazing
chocolate prizes, and pamper yourself with culinary
delights from world-famous Michelin-starred
visiting chefs. Don’t miss their much-loved Easter
Food Journey, taking guests on a culinary adventure
around the island.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 34MARCH
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SONEVA FUSHI
29/03/2018 - 09/04/2018
Lars Lindberg Christensen
Lars is an award-winning astronomer and science
communicator who will be at Soneva Fushi to teach our guests
about the night sky. He has authored a dozen popular science
books and directed several documentaries and planetarium
movies that have received critical acclaim around the world. He
is responsible for the communication from some of the world’s
largest and most famous telescopes such as the Hubble Space
Telescope (for ESA), the Extremely Large Telescope, the Very Large
Telescope, ALMA and La Silla. Lars has more than 200 publications
to his credit, most of them in popular science communication and
its theory. Lars received the Tycho Brahe Medal in 2005 for his
achievements in science communication.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 35MARCH
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SONEVA KIRI
30/03/2018 - 04/04/2018
Easter at Soneva
Soneva is preparing a magical Easter at their barefoot
luxury resorts in Thailand. Take part in the Greatest
Easter Egg Hunt with amazing chocolate prizes, and
pamper yourself with culinary delights from world-
famous Michelin-starred visiting chefs. Don’t miss
their much-loved Easter Food Journey, taking guests
on a culinary adventure around the island.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 36MARCH
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SONEVA FUSHI
20/03/2018 - 08/04/2018
Fitness Coach - Andy Beyst
Care to nourish the mind and body with unique
experiences? Being away from the stressors of day to
day living provides the unique opportunity to step out
of our comfort zones and discover new experiences.
Andy is an Advanced Functional Trainer and he
has trained with elite coaches, pilates instructors,
yoga teachers, swarmis, NLP practitioners and
nutritionists, giving him a unique, integrated, holistic
approach to wellness and fitness.
Andy has gained qualifications in the following
disciplines: Personal Training & Outdoor Exercise;
CrossFit; Animal Flow; Bar-Bearian Calisthenics; and
a student of triyoga.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 37APRIL
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April
The ocean’s depths, the vaulted skies above. From
the blue sprang life, ideas, and the possibilities of
the future. April sees the grand opening of a new
dining outlet at Soneva Fushi. Experience our magical
Easter programmes in the Maldives and Thailand. The
renowned Russian Chef Dimitry Shurashov, the British
author Andrew Roberts, plus César Tejedor the physical
therapist and bestselling author from the Spa and
Wellness field will be at Soneva Fushi. Guests at Soneva
Fushi and Soneva Jani will get to taste exquisite Chateau
Calon Ségur wines. At Soneva Kiri make a splash with
our Thai New Year Songkran festivities.
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SONEVA FUSHI
08/04/2018 - 18/04/2018
Writer: Andrew Roberts
Andrew Roberts, a Fellow of the Royal Historical
Society and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature,
is a British historian and journalist. He is a Visiting
Professor at the Department of War Studies,
King’s College London and a Lehrman Institute
Distinguished Lecturer at the New York Historical
Society. Roberts himself is best known for his 2009
non-fiction work The Storm of War. The book has
received awards such as the British Army Military
Book of the Year Award for 2010. During his stay, he
will be holding talks and book clubs for our guests.
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SONEVA KIRI
13/04/2018
Songkran Festival
Happy Songkran! Join our hosts as we celebrate
the Thai New Year with both traditions and fun for
all ages. Take part in the blessing from the monks,
followed by a resort wide water fight to celebrate the
new year. Fill the day with fun and games, and end
the evening with a delicious meal.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 40APRIL
Blue
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SONEVA FUSHI
15/04/2018 - 15/05/2018
César Tejedor
César Tejedor, a bestselling author in the field of Spa
& Wellness, is the creator of VibraHealing, a physical
therapist and expert on traditional medicines, founder
of Massage Around the World and Ambassador for
Global Wellness Day in Spain. Passionate about
holistic wellness, he has spent the last 15 years of his
life travelling around the world exploring traditional
medicines and massage with the aim of implementing
ancient wisdom into modern lifestyle.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 41APRIL
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SONEVA JANI
16/04/2018 - 16/05/2018
Paweennuch Soisongsee (Khun Noom)
Khun Noom is a Yoga instructor and Meditation
leader, a therapist of Thai massage, artist in upping
techniques that relax your nerves, and a specialist in
foot Reflexology and manual lymphatic drainage.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 42APRIL
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SONEVA FUSHI
18/04/2018 - 22/04/2018
Chateau Calon Segur
Calon Ségur is located on the border of the beautiful
village of St-Estèphe and is situated on 55 hectares
of land surrounded by an old stone wall. The château
is rooted in the vineyards. The entire estate holds a
romantic, quiet, and peaceful atmosphere. Marquis de
Ségur – one of the former owners and the so called
“Prince of the Vineyard” – loved the château so much that
he designed the label showing the château in a heart.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 43APRIL
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SONEVA FUSHI
28/04/2018 - 07/05/2018
Chef - Dmitry Shurashov
Chef Dmitry is one of the most popular chefs in Moscow, famous for his
modern view on Russian cuisine. He does not only cook Russian food,
but he also creates dishes with a pan-asian influence and always adapts
the menu to requirements and products available on-site. Chef Dmitry
Shurashov’s restaurants have twice been featured in The World’s 100 Best
Restaurants list. He is also the Bocuse d’Or Russia judge approved by the
Bocuse d’Or Committee (Lyon, France). Chef Dmitry is one of the official
chefs of the state program of Rossotrudnichestvo (Federal Agency of the
Ministry of foreign affairs of Russian Federation) promoting modern
Russian cuisine around the world. Throughout his career he has opened
more than 25 restaurants, some of which include Chaika (included in
The World’s Best restaurants list), gastrobar ‘Nikuda ne Edem’ (the most
awarded concept in Moscow in the year of its opening); Grand Cru (one
of the most famous wine restaurants in Moscow); HongKong (one of the
most popular places for people from Asia in Moscow); Seven (European
and pan-Asian cuisine, intelligent presentation of the most beloved food
bestsellers of Muscovites) and many others.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 44MAY
Yellow
May
Starlight. The fizz of Champagne bubbles in a crystal
flute. A candlelit dinner by the light of the moon.
A flame in the dark. Unravel the mysteries of the
universe with Astronomy sessions in our Observatory
or over a delicious dinner. Chef Prateek Sadhu from
Mumbai’s fine dining hotspot Masque, Tim Butler
from Bangkok’s Eat Me will be firing up Soneva
Fushi’s kitchens. Look out for fashion designer
Manish Arora in collaboration with the Glass Studio.
This month at Soneva Kiri the children’s Junior
Holiday Programme begins.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 45MAY
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SONEVA FUSHI
08/05/2018 - 14/05/2018
Chef - Prateek Sadhu
Born in Kashmir in 1986, Prateek Sadhu grew up around farms.
Naturally curious and always driven, he could be found in the kitchen
by his 10th birthday and over the coming years spent most of his free
time there, learning the basics with his mother and aunt.
He studied at the Culinary Institute of America, graduating with
double gold medals to his credit. He worked in some of the world’s
finest kitchens, including Alinea, The French Laundry, Bourbon Steak
(Washington DC), and Le Bernardin, followed by a tour of some
of Europe’s Michelin-starred restaurants. But it wasn’t until his
tenure under Rene Redzepi at Noma that Prateek really imbibed the
learnings of how to cook from the region and harness the soil. This
food philosophy changed his life. He later moved back to work at The
Pierre Hotel in New York, followed by a return to India as Sous Chef
at Le Cirque, Bangalore. Sadhu’s style and technique have developed to
reflect a holistic, true-to-the-earth cooking.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 46MAY
Yellow
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SONEVA FUSHI
08/05/2018 - 20/05/2018
Designer & Artist - Manish Arora
An Indian fashion designer based in New Delhi. In early 2011, he was
appointed creative director of the womenswear collection of the French
fashion house Paco Rabanne, although he left the company in May 2012.
Born and brought up in Mumbai, Manish was studying to graduate in
Commerce, when he decided to change his career path and applied for the
National Institute of Fashion Technology in New Delhi. He graduated in
1994 after winning the Best Student Award.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 47MAY
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SONEVA FUSHI
20/05/2018 - 26/05/2018
Chef - Tim Butler
Tim Butler is the Head Chef at Eat Me, a fine dining restaurant in Bangkok.
Born in Portland, Maine, Chef Tim Butler lived in New York City and
Southern California before moving to Bangkok in 2009 and joining Eat Me
in 2010 as Executive Chef, where he evolved the cuisine into the modern,
Asian-influenced, international comfort food that has won the restaurant
awards. Chef Tim’s industry experiences goes way back to his first job as
a fourteen-year-old as a dishwasher in a small Italian restaurant. A 1998
graduate of the esteemed Culinary Institute of America, Tim was made
Executive Pastry Chef of Aquavit in New York City under Chef Marcus
Sammuelson at the ripe old age of 21, and in 2007 was named New York
Rising Star Chef. Highlights of Chef Tim’s career include opening the
acclaimed Los Angeles restaurant Providence with Chef Michael Cimarusti,
working as a pastry chef at Bernardus Lodge in his hometown Carmel, and
working at Restaurant Daniel under Chef Daniel Bouloud in New York. Tim
has been a chocolatier, written recipes for countless cookbooks, run his own
catering company, and continues to provide restaurant consultancy services
when he’s not in the kitchen at Eat Me.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 48JUNE
Turquoise
June
The lagoon at midday. Ripples across the surface of
your private pool. A flash of turquoise in the midst
of an anemone. Dive beneath the waves and discover
a world of wonder and colours. Learn to dive on a
single breath - a meditative way to explore the depths.
Explore the Baa Atoll in search of the enigmatic
Manta Rays, a majestic creature that frequently
inhabits the Maldivian seas.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 49JULY
Sand
July
The rolling curves of a sand bank. Wooden floors made
smooth by the pitter patter of tiny feet. Children’s
laughter echoing through a villa. Time to stop and live
in the moment. Sweet indulgences of ice cream and
chocolate. Bask in the magic of our children’s Dens.
Soneva Fushi welcomes Claudio J De Menezes, one of
the top ten therapists in the world for reflexology, as
well as 1 Michelin-starred Chefs Benoit and Bernard
Dewitte from Belgium. Roger Moore, the world-
renowned therapist will be at Soneva Jani offering his
esoteric and spiritual approach to wellbeing.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 50JULY
Sand
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SONEVA FUSHI
01/07/2018 - 31/07/2018
Claudio J De Menezes
Claudio J De Menezes’ healing touch and special
treatments has earned him the recognition of being
rated as one of the top ten therapists in the world by
The Telegraph. He has twenty years of experience as a
reflexologist and body therapist.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 51JULY
Sand
Visitor Profile
SONEVA JANI
10/07/2018 - 24/07/2018
Roger Moore
Originally from the UK, Roger is a world-renowned
therapist to many regular celebrity clientile and has
been featured in magazines, TV health programes and
spa and health publications. His experience ranges
from western medical and scientific approach to
health, to the Eastern ‘Shamanic’ esoteric spiritual
approach to wellbeing and happiness.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 52JULY
Sand
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SONEVA FUSHI
19/07/2018 - 30/07/2018
Chefs: Benoit & Bernard Dewitte
Benoit de Witte is the Head Chef and owner of the
one-Michelin starred Restaurant Benoit De Witte.
Chef Benoit was awarded as the Young Chef of the
Year by the Gault Millau. He is also a published
author. He trained at the three-star Hof Van Cleve
in Belgium, the two-starred Maison Bru, Ousteau De
Beaumaniere and Bastide de Capelongue in France, as
well as under Alain Ducasse.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 53JULY
Sand
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SONEVA FUSHI
31/07/2018 - 11/08/2018
Massimo Tarenghi
Massimo was appointed Commendatore della
Repubblica Italiana in 2016 for his scientific
achievements and in 2012 he received a Chilean
honorary citizenship. The European Astronomical
Society has awarded the 2013 Tycho Brahe Prize
to Massimo Tarenghi, in recognition of his central
role in the development of the European Southern
Observatory facilities that have resulted in Europe’s
world-leading role in ground-based astronomy.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 54AUGUST
Green
August
The smell of freshly cut herbs, morning dew
glistening on tender shoots. The tranquil surrounds
of Soneva Fushi’s Fresh in the Garden restaurant set
the scene for a new menu reveal. Soneva Kiri’s jungle
canopy overhead, the light filtering through the leaves
- the high-flying Treepod Dining experience is also
not to be missed this month. Unravel the mysteries
of the universe with Astronomy sessions by Massimo
Tarenghi in our Observatory or over dinner. At Soneva
Fushi, the two Michelin starred Chef Kiko Moya from
L’Escaletta will host a limited number of dinners.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 55AUGUST
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SONEVA FUSHI
05/08/2018 - 10/08/2018
Playwright and Poet: Isley Lynn
Isley is a playwright and poet whose work has been
staged internationally, including at the Royal Court
Theatre and National Theatre London. Isley’s most
recent play Skin A Cat was awarded Pick Of The
Year at Vault Festival 2016 and nominated for four
Off West End Awards, including Most Promising
New Playwright and Best New Play - it will tour the
UK in autumn 2018. Isley is a visiting lecturer at
Royal Holloway University and is currently under
commission across theatre, television, and film
projects. While at Soneva Fushi she’ll be hosting
creativity and creative writing workshops for adults
and teens, and one for children, as well as readings
from Pyrard’s Journal.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 56AUGUST
Green
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SONEVA FUSHI
11/08/2018 - 25/08/2018
Chef: Christian Le Squer
With 12 years heralded by three Michelin stars,
Christian Le Squer has given proof of exemplary
regularity. He is a determined and serene Chef who
defines himself as a creator of flavours and composer
of tastes. Like a couturier or a perfumer, he shapes
and assembles products in order to enhance them
and obtain the most exacting flavours with perfect
coherence. As far back as his souvenirs go, there are
certain smells coming from the sea filled with iodine,
all linked to his native Brittany. They comprise the
main thread that helps him to constantly explore taste
and to favour an encounter encompassing harmonious
associations.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 57AUGUST
Green
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SONEVA FUSHI
25/08/2018 - 01/09/2018
Chef: Kiko Moya
Kiko Moya is the chef of L’Escaletta, located in
Alicante, Spain, and has been awarded two Michelin
stars. His father was the co-founder and previous chef
in the same restaurant. He first joined his family in
the kitchens at the age of 14, before brief stints at El
Bulli and El Celler de Can Roca.
The menu offers gourmet travellers dishes full of
delicacy, skill and, above all, traditional flavours.
Here we find the aromas and textures of game, of
handmade sausages, of mushrooms, and fish such as
sea bass, cod or tuna.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 58SEPTEMBER
Brown
September
Paw prints in the sand, before you catch the fluffy tail
of a rabbit disappearing into the brush. A glimpse of
a rare bird. Leaves freshly fallen from their branches.
Earthy tones, the sound of nature coming to life in
the early dawn. Disconnect to reconnect. No shoes, no
news, no hassle.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 59OCTOBER
Gold
October
A rising sun, opportunities of the new day. Try the
new, taste more, feel more. As the leaves begin to turn
elsewhere, turn to the sun at Soneva. October is set to
be a culinary wonder, with Chef Geert de Mangeleer,
Restaurant Hertog, and Chef Bruno Oger from
Cannes holding court. We are delighted to welcome
back the six Michelin Chefs from the Netherlands, to
showcase more incredible cuisine. Work on your body,
mind and soul with visiting wellness practitioners
Claude Simard, Jill Banwell and Ocean Bloom.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 60OCTOBER
Gold
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SONEVA JANI
01/10/2018 - 30/10/2018
Ocean Bloom
Ocean Bloom is an internationally renowned
bodywork therapist, wellness coach, and retreat
leader. With over 25 years experience as a Fitness
World Champion, Celebrity Personal Trainer and
Certified Yoga Teacher, Ocean’s pioneering approach
combines fitness modalities with the ancient elements
of Yoga, Chinese and Thai Medicine, to facilitate the
return to health not just physically, but in the mind
and spirit as well.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 61OCTOBER
Gold
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SONEVA FUSHI
01/10/2018 – 15/11/2018
Claude Simard, Jill Banwell
Join wellness experts Jill Banwell, specialist in colour
and crystal healing, tarot card reading, intuitive
massage and reiki; as well as Claude Simard, an
accomplished Masseur, Meditation Teacher and Inner
Child Therapist. He is also specialised in Psycho-
Energetic treatment, which allows you to reconnect
with your inner child.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 62OCTOBER
Gold
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SONEVA FUSHI
24/10/18 - 03/11/2018
Thomas Johansson
Thomas’ tennis career began at the age of five, and in
1989 he became the European 14s singles champion.
He finished at number 10 in the 1993 world junior
rankings, before going on to turn pro in 1994. He
went on to win nine top-level singles titles and one
doubles title, including his win at the 2002 Australian
Open where he beat Marat Safin in the final. Thomas
Johansson’s career reached its pinnacle with an
Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) world
number 7 singles ranking on May 10, 2002.
He has also won the ATP Masters Series at the 1999
Canadian Masters and a silver medal in the men’s
doubles at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where his
partner was Simon Aspelin.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 63OCTOBER
Gold
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SONEVA FUSHI
06/10/2018 - 13/10/2018
Chef: Gert de Mangeleer
Gert De Mangeleer co-runs Hertog Jan with his
culinary soul mate Joachim Bouden. Building on his
experience working for top chefs in Belgium, Chef
Gert transformed the restaurant’s traditional kitchen
into something more refreshing, even revolutionary.
Focusing on the ways flavours, structures and
contrasts take shape, he makes sure that his dishes
stimulate all the senses and carry his signature style.
Hertog Jan was awarded its first Michelin star in
2006. The second followed in 2009 and the third in
2011. Gert received the European Chef of the Year
award in 2014.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 64OCTOBER
Gold
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SONEVA FUSHI
14/10/2018 - 19/10/2018
Chef: Bruno Oger
Bruno Oger is the owner chef of the two-Michelin star
Restaurant La Villa Archange, which received its stars
in just 10 months of opening. The restaurant attracts
celebrities and gourmands from around the globe. He
provided the talked-about opening Gala dinners for
the 50th, 60th and 70th anniversaries of the Cannes
Film Festival, and his name is synonymous with
spectacular French cuisine.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 65OCTOBER
Gold
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SONEVA FUSHI
24/10/2018 - 30/10/2018
Chef - André van Alten
Even at a young age, André could be found in the
kitchen with his father. As a teenager, he spent a lot
of time playing sport, but ultimately decided upon a
career with food. Since 2000 he has been Head of
Cuisine at Restaurant La Provence in Driebergen-
Rijsenburg. With the same dedication, perseverance,
and discipline that led to his success in the sports
world, he threw himself into his culinary creations
and was awarded a Michelin star in 2011. He has also
worked at the Sangelier des Ardennes in Belgium, and
at the White House in Washington DC.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 66OCTOBER
Gold
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SONEVA FUSHI
24/10/2018 - 30/10/2018
Chef - Edwin Vinke
Edwin Vinke has been the Patron of Cuisine at
Restaurant De Kromme Watergang in Hoofdplaat
for the past 23 years. The two Michelin-starred
restaurant tells the story of the passionate love of a
chef for his native land, as well as his relentless quest
for healthy food. In 2005 Vinke received his first
Michelin star, with the second one being earned in
2011. In 2008, he was presented with the title SVH
Master Chef, and Gault&Millau named him ‘Chef of
the Year’ in 2011. Edwin Vinke has been a member of
Les Patrons Cuisiniers since 2005.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 67OCTOBER
Gold
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SONEVA FUSHI
24/10/2018 - 30/10/2018
Chef - Andre Van Doorn
Master Chef Andre van Doorn grew up in a family
of eleven children in the Utrecht municipality
Houten. He began his culinary career under Alain
Senderens’ star affair L’Arche Strate in Paris, where
he progresses up the ranks to several senior positions.
After this time, he served as the Head of Cuisine
at the Heemstede Castle, where he worked for a
few months for Queen Beatrix. In that capacity, he
was responsible for preparing the lunch during the
wedding of Prince Willem-Alexander and Maxima.
After only one year of opening the Restaurant Kasteel
Heemstede, he received a Michelin Star. André van
Doorn has been a member of Les Patrons Cuisiniers
since 2003.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 68OCTOBER
Gold
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SONEVA FUSHI
24/10/2018 - 30/10/2018
Chef - Jarno Eggen
Jarno Eggen is the owner and the head cook of
Restaurant De Groene Lantaarn, in Zuidwolde,
Netherlands. It is a fine dining restaurant that was
awarded one Michelin star from 2011 to 2015 and
a second star for the year 2016. Eggen’s talent and
passion has helped him pass the Master Pilot, SVH
Master Chef, the highest degree of professionalism in
the hospitality industry.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 69OCTOBER
Gold
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SONEVA FUSHI
24/10/2018 - 30/10/2018
Chef - Jos Grootscholten
Jos Grootscholten is an experienced gymnast,
as well as a renowned Chef. He began his career
with internships at leading restaurants including
Restaurante Martin Berasategui in San Sebastian
and Noma in Copenhagen. Since 2010 he has been
the Patron Cuisinier in the Old Town Hall of Capelle
aan den IJssel, for which was awarded a Michelin
star within sixteen months. In 2013 Gault&Millau
proclaimed him as the Promising Chef of the Year.
He has been a member of the Jos Great Schools Les
Patrons Cuisiniers since 2014.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 70OCTOBER
Gold
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SONEVA FUSHI
24/10/2018 - 30/10/2018
Chef - Wilco Berends
Berends is the owner and head chef of the quaint
French Restaurant De Nederlanden, located in
Vreeland, Netherlands. The 40-seat restaurant
earned one Michelin star in 1958 and 1959 and
one Michelin star in the period 1999 to present.
Additionally, Gault&Millau awarded the restaurant
17.0 out of 20 points for its exemplary offering.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 71OCTOBER
Gold
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SONEVA FUSHI
29/10/2018 - 05/11/2018
Ben Saunders
Ben Saunders is one of the world’s leading polar explorers, and a record-
breaking long-distance skier who has covered more than 7,000km (4,350
miles) on foot in the Polar Regions since 2001. His accomplishments
include leading The Scott Expedition, the longest human-powered polar
journey in history, and the first completion of the expedition that defeated
Captain Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton, a 105-day round-trip from Ross
Island on the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole and back again.
Ben is the third person in history, and the first Briton, to ski solo and
unassisted to both the North and South Poles, and holds the record for the
longest solo Arctic journey by a Briton. He is a global brand ambassador
for Land Rover, an ambassador for the Prince’s Trust, a patron of British
Exploring, a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, and an acclaimed
keynote speaker, described by TED (where he has spoken three times) as
‘A master storyteller‘.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 72NOVEMBER
Bronze
November
Cool metal against the skin. Resonating tones of a
singing bowl. Bronzed arms, legs and faces. Giving
back to nature, to the planet, to local communities
who have shaped the history of the places we hold
so dear. Feel ready to take on the world with Sandra
Laznik and dine on creations prepared by the two
Michelin-starred Chef Pere Planaguma from Spain at
Soneva Fushi, delve into Ayurvedic healing traditions
with Suraj Varma at Soneva Jani.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 73NOVEMBER
Bronze
Visitor Profile
SONEVA JANI
01/11/2018 - 30/11/2018
Suraj Varma
Suraj is a leading holistic Ayurvedic practitioner
in England and has introduced his unique skills in
London clinics and spas. His career has developed
around his deep knowledge of Ayurvedic traditions
passed down from generation to generation by his
family back in India.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 74NOVEMBER
Bronze
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SONEVA FUSHI
15/11/2018 – 15/01/2019
Sandra Laznik
Having inspired more than hundreds of individual
guests at many of our locations (Maldives, Vietnam,
Thailand), Sandra is well known for delivering an
outstanding customer experience. This Slovenian
graduate of Faculty of Sport (also a yoga, aerobics
and pilates teacher) is determined to make you feel at
your best. Sandra also works with a famous master of
Facial Yoga in Slovenia, frequently upgrades her
massage knowledge in spa centres all over the world
and stays a dedicated yogini to keep her healing
energies high for you.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 75NOVEMBER
Bronze
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SONEVA FUSHI
07/11/2018 - 21/11/2018
Chef - Michael Hüsken
Chef Michael Hüsken heads up the kitchen team at Sophia’s restaurant
at Rocco Forte’s “The Charles Hotel”, Munich. He was chef in some
of Germany’s most well regarded restaurants, including the two one
Michelin-starred restaurants Luce d’Oro, Schloss Elmau, and Reisers
am Stein in Würzburg; as well he cooked for Lafer’s Stromburg,
Käfer’s, Acquarello, and Geisels Werneckhof.
Michael says: “I try to cook food which is spontaneous, individual and
personal. I want my guests to enjoy surprising and gastronomic food,
presented simply, and delivered with warm and easy hospitality. For
example, we do not only serve our guests the beef filet, found on most
menus, but also other tastier cuts of meat such as the shoulder, neck
or belly. And of course fresh and seasonal vegetables, herbs and spices
play a significant role.”
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 76NOVEMBER
Bronze
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SONEVA FUSHI
07/11/2018 - 21/11/2018
Chef - Pere Planaguma
Since May 2003 Pere Planagumà has been the manager and head chef
of the Restaurant Les Cols d’Olot, located in a Catalan farmhouse in
Spain. His cooking conveys much with few elements. When creating
the dishes, he likes to remove everything that he considers is not
essential, while not losing the essential poetry. He strives to offer
the most intimate and familiar but with an up-to-date language. He
emphasises on the most modest products; the nature and the landscape
are his source of inspiration, he likes to adapt the products of the
land and her environment and give them a different meaning; the
presentation of his dishes plays with the emptiness of the dish: the
tradition/avant-garde contrast. Chef Pere is a professor of cuisine and
cooking at Girona and Harvard universities, a Ferran Adria teacher of
Gastronomic Culture and Food Studies, and a published co-author of
the book New Catalan Cuisine.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 77DECEMBER
Silver
December
Moonlight glittering on the ocean. The magic of the
Festive season, the excitement of unwrapping presents
and the shiny new toys within. Cinema Paradiso, the
ultimate showcase of the allure of the silver screen.
Experience the culinary creations of two Michelin-
starred German chef, Tim Raue, who will be hosting
selected dinners at Soneva Fushi.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 78DECEMBER
Silver
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SONEVA JANI
01/12/2018 - 02/01/2019
Paweennuch Soisongsee (Khun Noom)
Khun Noom is a Yoga instructor and Meditation
leader, a therapist of Thai massage, artist in upping
techniques that relax your nerves, and a specialist in
foot reflexology and manual lymphatic drainage.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 79DECEMBER
Silver
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SONEVA FUSHI
03/12/2018 – 16/12/2018
Chef Tim Raue
As Chef de Cuisine of restaurant 44, Tim Raue
received his first Michelin star and was recognised
with 18 Gault&Millau points as well as the title “Chef
of the Year” in 2007. He was given one Michelin star
and 18 points in Gault&Millau for restaurant MA Tim
Raue. Restaurant Tim Raue is currently awarded with
two Michelin stars and 19 points in Gault&Millau and
takes 48th place on the list of “The World’s 50 Best
Restaurants”. Chef Tim Raue is also the only German
chef so far, who has been portrayed in the renowned
NETFLIX TV series Chefs Table.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 80DECEMBER
Silver
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SONEVA FUSHI
22/12/2018 – 04/01/2019
Chef Ronan Kervarrec
A love of the job conjugated with the experience in the
biggest houses, work as closely as possible with local
products and the seasons, creativity with finess, a sense
of shared pleasure, so many talents that Ronan Kervarrec
puts to the service of the Hostellerie de Plaisance today.
In the end of June, 2016, Chef Ronan Kervarrec, 46
years, took up his post at the stoves of the Hostellerie de
Plaisance. He occupied since 2013, the post of executive
chef of the gourmet restaurant (where he continued to
make both his stars shine) and all the kitchens of the
Chateau de la Chèvre d’Or in the Èze-Village, between
Nice and Monaco, also a 5-star hotel, member of the
Relais and Chateaux and “Grandes Tables du Monde”.
Soneva | Festival of Colour 2018 | Page 81JANUARY
Teal
January
The lagoon as the sun begins to set, sipping a
refreshing cocktail from the Crab Shack at Soneva
Jani. Swim through deeper shades as you explore the
coral reefs surrounding Koh Kood. The harmony of
life beneath the waves. Centre yourself with Khun
Noom through meditation or reiki healing with Tim
Stoneman at Soneva Jani. While Chef Natali and Chef
Jean-Christophe Ansanay-Alex will be bringing their
Michelin-starred dining to Soneva Fushi.
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SONEVA JANI
02/01/2019 - 31/01/2019
Nuya Laksanachan
Nuya’s yoga journey began in 2006 when she took her first ever yoga class and
soon after travelled to India to study in-depth self-practice. Since qualifying as an
instructor in 2014, she has now completed further qualifications in Aerial Yoga,
Acro Yoga, and Acroyoga Fit.
Her classes combine creative sequencing, a spirit of playfulness, and inspiration
to help her students deepen their practice, find harmony within themselves, and
thrive by nurturing their body, mind and soul through yoga. Nuya hopes that all
her students step off the mat feeling refreshed, nourished and balanced.
Nuya teaches Hatha Yoga to balance the mind and body, Vinyasa Yoga to increase
strength and flexibility, and Yin Yoga which allows muscles to passively relax and
stretch. Acro Yoga is a fun, exciting, inspiring practice, that benefits both physical
and mental health, combining strength-building aspects and partner balancing
that can improve concentration, while the massage elements provide stress
relief. Acro Yoga Fit is a dynamic and addictive full body workout that combines
strength training, cardio endurance, and flexibility with partner work.
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