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GLOBAL CITIZEN

Made in
Manchester
Theres more to the northern
English city than two football clubs
Interviews Niki Cheong

MediaCityUK at
Manchester's
Salford Quays

Syarizan and
Ismahan Syahanee are
a project coordinator and a
doctor, respectively. Born in
Malaysia, the twin sisters have
lived in Manchester for almost
15 years.
Museum of Science and
Industry (MOSI)
mosi.org.uk
MOSI is a wonderful place for
kids and adults alike with plenty
of interactive exhibitions. It
reminds visitors of the role
Manchester played in the
industrial revolution, when
the city was a world leader in
science and technology.
Northern Quarter
northernquartermanchester.
com
This part of the city has more
of an alternative and bohemian
feel to it. Its known for hip,
independent stores, bars, and
cafs our favourite is The
Teacup Kitchen!

Jodie Kim
is a writer who lives in
the Chinatown area of
Manchester, having moved
from the United States in
2010.
Happy Seasons
59 Faulkner Street
Tel +44 161 236 7189
Happy Seasons is all about
letting the food speak for
itself with a no-frills decor
and service. My favourite
dish is the straw mushrooms
and baby sweetcorn in
Szechuan sauce.

goingplaces march2014

Arthur Kay & Bro.

arthurkayjewellers.com
Arthur Kay & Bro. is packed
with an eclectic collection
of contemporary, vintage,
and antique pieces at great
prices, especially considering
their central location and
his staff are lovely.
Harvey Nichols,
Second Floor Manchester
harveynichols.com
The food at the Second Floor
Restaurant and Brasserie is
fabulous, but Im especially
taken by their lovely city
views, overlooking the city
centres Exchange Square.

Manchester Art Gallery

manchestergalleries.org
The Manchester Art Gallerys
permanent collection gives
such insight into the citys
rich history. It also stages
bold and adventurous
temporary exhibits that
ensure theres always
something new to see.

Salford Quays
thequays.org.uk
Formerly Manchester Docks,
Salford Quays are one of the
largest urban regeneration
projects in the country. Check
out the newly completed BBC
MediaCityUK, pop into the
Imperial War Museum and end
up in a nice caf at The Lowry
Outlet Mall.

John Rylands Library

library.manchester.ac.uk/
rylands
This stunning Gothic library
is a part of the University of
Manchester and houses an
incredible collection of rare
books and manuscripts.

Jazeera Charcoal Cuisine

Tel +44 161 257 3337
Jazeera is probably the best
place in Manchester for its
Qabili Pilau (Afghanistan lamb
rice) and is really good value for
money. Be prepared to bump
into lots of other Malaysians.