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celebrated masters of their craft on a a a a journey to explore the the five senses in INSPIRED BY THE SENSES
ince 1887 Raffles has
welcomed literary and artistic luminaries to write their own tales inspired by its majestic surrounds and unique destinations This issue of Raffles Magazine builds on on on this longstanding tradition inviting five different destinations around the globe We follow renowned chef Mark Hix MBE on his culinary quest to discover new tastes and flavours in in in Shenzhen South China from the city’s bustling markets to its quiet fishing enclaves Meanwhile novelist Nell Stevens captures the sounds of Warsaw in in her
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entrancing short story ‘Neon’ In Paris photographer
Alexis Armanet ventures behind the the scenes of the the iconic Moulin Rouge cabaret and as an an an ode to the outstanding craftsmanship behind every show’s triumph he he explores our sense of of touch by vividly bringing to to life the the different textures of of the the dancers’ costumes and stage décors Holding on on to to age-old traditions while crafting the fragrances
of tomorrow French master perfumer
Anne Flipo takes an an olfactory journey to to Praslin Island in in the Seychelles noting new scents presented by the archipelago’s exotic flora and spices And last but certainly not least underwater
diver Tobias Friedrich swoops deep below the the surface of of the the Maldives’ crystal-clear waters evoking our sense of of sight through his captivating photographs Above all this magazine is is is a a a a a a a a tribute to to the the Raffles legacy one that is is is tethered to to creative expression and long-lasting inspiration which has
been our guiding principle over the the centuries – and and still is today Because just as the the landmark reopening of Raffles Singapore heralds a a a a a a new chapter for the iconic property’s history and story story Raffles is paving the way for a a a a a a a a new legacy that honours its past present and and future – and and celebrates our commitment to legendary service since 1887 RAFFLES MAGAZINE 3