Pacific Place Focus

^{Benedict Ku at the Scotch Whisky Pop-up
Photography & Design by CrazyRouge}

HongKongTatler.com spoke with Benedict Ku, the epitome of a contemporary gentlemen, about what Father’s Day means to him, how he plans to spend it, and what he loves about Pacific Place’s fan-tache-tic and fun activities:

Hong Kong Tatler: What does being a father mean to you? 
Benedict Ku: Priorities change. I'm now responsible for my children's well being. Any future plans I have now revolve around my children.

HKT: What is the significance of Father’s Day to you? 
BK: It's different now that I'm a father myself. I realise what a pain in the neck of a son I must've been growing up. I hope my dad knows that I love him very dearly, and that I hope to be a good father just like him. 

HKT: What are your fondest memories of Father’s Day?
BK: Each year, we always have a Father's Day dinner. Honestly, the meal itself is nothing special, but I often look back on this very special day and try to remember all the terrible things my brother and I did as kids. I feel very blessed and lucky that my dad is still here to love and support me, and of course to give me a hard time once in a while. 

^{Calvin Ku and Benedict Ku at the Scotch Whisky Pop-up 
Photography & Design by CrazyRouge}

HKT: How will you celebrate Father’s Day this year?
BK: In the past, it's always just been a big family dinner. However, now that I've got a father-in-law and two daughters of my own, I feel that it is time for a new Father's Day routine!

HKT: As part of Pacific Place’s Fan-tache-tic Father’s Day campaign, what did you enjoy most about the Scotch Whisky Tasting pop-up?
BK: It covers a wide range of Single Malts, which allows you to really understand the different characteristics of each batch coming from the different distilleries.

HKT: What do you think makes a great whisky?
BK: It really depends on what you're looking for. Whisky is a very personal kind of spirit. However, I feel that the different types of oak each distillery uses, and what they do to it when making their casks, has to be what makes each brand of Scotch unique and special.

 

^{Benedict Ku at the O'Young Future Stars exhibition
Photography & Design by CrazyRouge}

HKT: What about the O’Young’s Future Stars car racing simulation? 
BK: It's so real! I enjoyed everything about it. It's not very often that I get to drive very fast, especially with kids in my car these days.

HKT: What kind of activities do you play with your kids? 
BK: All you need is a few colour pencils and some sheets of paper. You'll be amazed at how creative children are!  

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^{Benedict Ku at the O'Young Future Stars exhibition
Photography & Design by CrazyRouge}

Hong Kong’s leading lifestyle destination Pacific Place is paying tribute to the contemporary gentlemen, inviting him to be “fan-tache-tic!” with a range of activities that pay homage to the modern man who is adventurous, stylish, and fun.

If he has a need for speed, then O’Young’s Future Stars (OFS) exhibition is perfect: it features a genuine Aston Martin racecar, plus the chance to experience two real-life driving simulators that will see father and son racing towards the finish line. OFS is a non-profit programme that teaches children about karting and motorsports, with Pacific Place proudly presenting an exhibition that also features the history of karting in Hong Kong along with trophies and memorabilia from the heyday of Darryl O’Young illustrious racing career.

A true gentleman has great taste, so he may choose to cool down at the Scotch Whisky Pop-up Lounge, which features an assortment of rare single malt and single cask Scotch whiskies bottled in a traditional manner. Alternatively, the modern man can delight at the selection of gadgets on display. Additionally, he may end his day on a happy note with a session in the fun photo booth pop-up.

^{Calvin Ku and Benedict Ku at the Photobooth Pop-up
Photography & Design by CrazyRouge}

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Experience Pacific Place’s Fan-tache-tic Father’s Day campaign, from now until June 21, 2015