Cover Inside the inaugural Tatler Ball Asia at The Londoner Macao in 2023 (Photo: Paul Ching/Tatler Hong Kong)
Inside the inaugural Tatler Ball Asia at The Londoner Macao in 2023 (Photo: Paul Ching/Tatler Hong Kong)
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Ahead of the Tatler Ball Asia 2025, Tatler is hosting an invitation-only dinner featuring inspiring talks by Dutch extreme athlete Wim Hof and Nepali mountaineer Lhakpa Sherpa, both of whom have broken world records in their field
In the calendar of most glittering events, one evening shines the brightest: Tatler Ball Asia.
Scheduled for October 2 and 3 over the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix weekend, the two-day affair will see the region’s most influential gather for an evening of reflection, inspiration and celebration.
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To kickstart the invitation-only soirée, Tatler will host a private dining experience at the newly renovated Singapore Oceanarium at Resorts World Sentosa on October 2. Two incredible individuals will anchor the evening’s programme: Wim Hof, nicknamed the “Ice Man” for his ability to withstand incredibly low temperatures, and Lhakpa Sherpa, the record-breaking mountaineer who has summited some of the world’s most dangerous peaks.
Titled “An Ode to Self Mastery”, guests of this immersive evening will be privy to the conversations which exemplify this core principle over an exquisite three-course dinner.
Wim Hof, the ‘Iceman’ who is freezing fear
Globally renowned as “The Ice Man”, Hof’s specialised—and some say extreme—cold therapy and breathing techniques have redefined our understanding of mind over matter. His three-pronged Wim Hof Method, which includes breathing, cold exposure therapy and mindset training, has propelled millions to take greater control over their own physical and mental well-being.
Hof’s influence lies in his ability to consciously control his autonomic nervous system and immune response, which are functions long believed to be completely involuntary.
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Lhakpa Sherpa, the Mountain Queen conquering the world’s toughest peaks
Above Nepali mountaineer Lhakpa Sherpa has summited Mount Everest ten times and climbed K2, considered the world’s most dangerous mountain (Photo: Lhakpa Sherpa)
Nepali mountaineer Lhakpa Sherpa has summited Mount Everest ten times and climbed K2, considered the world’s most dangerous mountain (Photo: Lhakpa Sherpa)
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Lhakpa Sherpa was a name relatively unknown until recently. In 2024, with the release of the Netflix documentary Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa, the modern-day Mulan’s story of defying gender norms and the odds has come to light.
Born in a remote village in Nepal, Lhakpa was denied a school education because she was a girl. Instead of accepting her circumstances, she disguised herself as a boy and began working as a mountain porter. It was this defiance that served as her ingress to a career of mountaineering. Proving her skill is not limited to Everest, she also conquered K2—considered the world’s most difficult and dangerous mountain to climb—in 2023.
But her life is one of sharp contrasts. While she is one of the world’s most elite climbers, her daily life is in Hartford, Connecticut. There, the single mother of three works as a dishwasher at a Whole Foods outlet.
Conversations on the human potential
Through intimate dialogues with these two titans of human achievement, guests will hear firsthand how the power of the human spirit can transcend any limitation.
Led by creative director Hugo Belloy, founder of Dreams and Dreams Ltd, “An Ode to Self Mastery” is a prelude to the Tatler Ball Asia gala on October 3, which is aptly titled “An Odyssey to Harmony” to celebrate those creating a positive impact on society and refusing to accept the impossible as permanent.
Tatler’s intimate dinner, An Ode to Self Mastery, is proudly presented by Resorts World Sentosa, with DBS Treasures Private Client as the exclusive bank partner and ION Orchard as the experience partner. Supporting partners include Bellemi Wellness Sanctuary, The Conscious Festival, Eu Yan Sang, Evian, PHS Hairscience and TWG Tea.
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Based in Singapore, Valerie Lim is the digital editor for Tatler Power and Purpose, Tatler Asia’s dynamic platform spotlighting industry leaders across the region. Valerie leads the charge in shaping the platform’s digital presence, from overseeing and producing website content to curating social media strategies.
With a finger on the pulse of the region, she keeps an eye out for news and trends in business, innovation and leadership, ensuring the brand stays ahead of the curve in delivering stories that inspire and inform its community of changemakers.
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Prior to this role, she worked in marketing and communications. She considers herself Singaporean at heart and international by passion. You may recognise her from her 15 minutes of fame when she was crowned Miss Universe Singapore 2011. When she is not at her desk, you can find her in the gym or at a yoga studio.
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