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The Tiger Balm Gardens, nowadays known as Haw Par Villa, are one of Singapore's most unique and iconic sites, a Chinese mythological sculpture park filled with colourful tableaux of vivid, often truly bizarre imagery.
It was begun in 1937 by the two Aw brothers (Boon Haw - Gentle Tiger, and Boon Par - Gentle Leopard) who had found fortune marketing their father's popular invention, Tiger Balm, hence the original name of the park. Their intention was to create an educational theme park dedicated to Chinese culture, bringing to life various scenes from Chinese myth and legend, along with Buddhist themes such as virtue and vice, reincarnation and hell. It was intended for free public access, for families to learn from and enjoy.
The park was taken over by the local authorities in 1979 and sadly it's revamp in the 1980s was not a happy one, as it was decided to make it into a paying visitor attraction through transformation into the 'Dragon World' amusement park, which entailed some of the original tableaux and sculptures being removed to make way for rides, and hefty entrance fees introduced, never part of the founders' vision.
Over the years visitor numbers decreased sharply and the amusement park elements were eventually dismantled, leaving the sculptures as the main attraction once more and the park is again free to enter, though sadly short of visitors compared to the height of it's popularity when whole crowds thronged the place in the 1960s. Part of the problem lies in it's distance from the centre of Singapore, though with the new Haw Par Villa MRT station opening next door in 2011 getting there now couldn't be easier.
The Tiger Balm Garden was somewhere I'd longed to see since childhood, having heard my parents descriptions with their photos of this fascinating, surrealist landscape of exotic sculpture (their last address in Singapore was a flat not far away on Pasir Panjang Road). It is a great pity a few of the pieces they photographed have since vanished (particularly a wonderful fish tableaux), but the bulk remains as it was, and to finally be visiting it myself was an amazing experience, there was simply no question of us leaving Singapore until we'd done it!
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Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir competing at the Compulsory Dance portion of the Ice Dance competition at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games.
The Voigtländer Virtus APS camera, made in Japan by Chinon and also known as the Chinon AP700S and Maginon IX-1. An all-metal, clean design but feels cheap in the hand because the metal is a thin skin over plastic. Lightweight and a bit chintzy, it hails from the late 1990's era of zee Germans completely giving up on electronics and rebadging everything from Japan (Minox, Rollei, Leica, Zeiss, Jena). They're still doing it today (Leica Sofort) but at least they have distinct bodies as opposed to these sad cookie cutters with a dash of post-modern nineties product design thrown on.
The Voigtländer Virtus APS camera, made in Japan by Chinon and also known as the Chinon AP700S and Maginon IX-1. An all-metal, clean design but feels cheap in the hand because the metal is a thin skin over plastic. Lightweight and a bit chintzy, it hails from the late 1990's era of zee Germans completely giving up on electronics and rebadging everything from Japan (Minox, Rollei, Leica, Zeiss, Jena). They're still doing it today (Leica Sofort) but at least they have distinct bodies as opposed to these sad cookie cutters with a dash of post-modern nineties product design thrown on.
Virtus 44 while cutting through the ocean... An excellent image that shows how symmetry matters in yacht design. Virtus features a plumb bow which exhibits neutral behavior and provides extra volume in the main and lower decks. This volume comes really handy, offering additional luxury choices to the customer. Exterior & Interior Design by VYD Studio for @mengiyay.
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The Voigtländer Virtus APS camera, made in Japan by Chinon and also known as the Chinon AP700S and Maginon IX-1. An all-metal, clean design but feels cheap in the hand because the metal is a thin skin over plastic. Lightweight and a bit chintzy, it hails from the late 1990's era of zee Germans completely giving up on electronics and rebadging everything from Japan (Minox, Rollei, Leica, Zeiss, Jena). They're still doing it today (Leica Sofort) but at least they have distinct bodies as opposed to these sad cookie cutters with a dash of post-modern nineties product design thrown on.
The Voigtländer Virtus APS camera, made in Japan by Chinon and also known as the Chinon AP700S and Maginon IX-1. An all-metal, clean design but feels cheap in the hand because the metal is a thin skin over plastic. Lightweight and a bit chintzy, it hails from the late 1990's era of zee Germans completely giving up on electronics and rebadging everything from Japan (Minox, Rollei, Leica, Zeiss, Jena). They're still doing it today (Leica Sofort) but at least they have distinct bodies as opposed to these sad cookie cutters with a dash of post-modern nineties product design thrown on.
The Voigtländer Virtus APS camera, made in Japan by Chinon and also known as the Chinon AP700S and Maginon IX-1. An all-metal, clean design but feels cheap in the hand because the metal is a thin skin over plastic. Lightweight and a bit chintzy, it hails from the late 1990's era of zee Germans completely giving up on electronics and rebadging everything from Japan (Minox, Rollei, Leica, Zeiss, Jena). They're still doing it today (Leica Sofort) but at least they have distinct bodies as opposed to these sad cookie cutters with a dash of post-modern nineties product design thrown on.
Elegant &
Dynamic Design
44-metre Virtus is the product of contemporary and sophisticated design approach, resulting an elegant profile. With no toys visible from the outside,Virtus preserves the spacious layout at 9m beam and her sleek look at any perspective. The glass panes offers a seamless sense of openness onto the world outside and takes a significant role to determine the exterior styling.
Engineered
For Stabilazation
Virtus features a remarkable stabilazation as a result of Mengi Yay’s pioneering use of anti-rolling hull form which performs an uncommon low-resistant surface effect. With the advanced hull and stabilazation, the additional 4FIN stabilizers ensure to cruise incredibly smoothly under any sea conditions.
Endless Entertaining
Featuring a chic aft Beach Club with 60m2 of leisure space, maximizes easy access to the marine life and a comfortable place to unwind. Although accommodating a 5.2-metre long tender, Virtus offers plenty of space for sunbathing and chilling.
Plentiful Pleasures
Virtus will boast plentiful deck spaces; including a bar, foredeck seating and sunbathing area. The superyacht sundeck is split between as spa pool and an area for sun loungers back aft, while the sheltered cockpit includes an aft-facing wrap of seating for great views out to sea. Exterior dining spaces on the upper deck and sundeck can also be briefly glimpsed in this tantalising clip.
Interior Design
The pure and elegant interior incorporates many elements of visionary modern design.
The spacious layout, light colored furniture and full glass living areas offer a warm and luxury charm.
With the clean simplicity of design results in an inviting, comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.
Elegant &
Dynamic Design
44-metre Virtus is the product of contemporary and sophisticated design approach, resulting an elegant profile. With no toys visible from the outside,Virtus preserves the spacious layout at 9m beam and her sleek look at any perspective. The glass panes offers a seamless sense of openness onto the world outside and takes a significant role to determine the exterior styling.
Engineered
For Stabilazation
Virtus features a remarkable stabilazation as a result of Mengi Yay’s pioneering use of anti-rolling hull form which performs an uncommon low-resistant surface effect. With the advanced hull and stabilazation, the additional 4FIN stabilizers ensure to cruise incredibly smoothly under any sea conditions.
Endless Entertaining
Featuring a chic aft Beach Club with 60m2 of leisure space, maximizes easy access to the marine life and a comfortable place to unwind. Although accommodating a 5.2-metre long tender, Virtus offers plenty of space for sunbathing and chilling.
Plentiful Pleasures
Virtus will boast plentiful deck spaces; including a bar, foredeck seating and sunbathing area. The superyacht sundeck is split between as spa pool and an area for sun loungers back aft, while the sheltered cockpit includes an aft-facing wrap of seating for great views out to sea. Exterior dining spaces on the upper deck and sundeck can also be briefly glimpsed in this tantalising clip.
Interior Design
The pure and elegant interior incorporates many elements of visionary modern design.
The spacious layout, light colored furniture and full glass living areas offer a warm and luxury charm.
With the clean simplicity of design results in an inviting, comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.
Foto LaPresse - Valerio Andreani
04 04 2017 Chiavari - (Italia)
Sport Calcio
Entella vs Ascoli
Campionato di Calcio Serie B ConTe.it 2016/2017 - Stadio "Comunale di Chiavari"
nella foto: cacia daniele
Photo LaPresse - Valerio Andreani
04 April 2017 Chiavari - (Italy)
Sport Soccer
Entella vs Ascoli
Italian Football Championship League B ConTe.it 2016/2017 - "Comunale of Chiavari" Stadium
in the pic: cacia daniele