what’s on MAY 1 - JUN 30
Le French May Arts Festival One of the largest cultural events in Asia with more than 150 programmes including heritage, contemporary arts, painting, design and music. frenchmay.com
MAY 5-16 HKwalls
Photo: Graham Uden
Based in Sai Kung, this non-profit street art and mural festival hopes to bring more art and culture to city walls. hkwalls.org
MAY 9
MAY 16-20
Cheung Chau Bun Festival The sleepy fishing village of Cheung Chau bursts into colour for its annual bun festival. The Bun Scrambling Competition has been cancelled due to Covid, but an array of sociallydistanced activities await.
Mother’s Day
MAY 19
Flowers and breakfast in bed are the order of the day. See our gift guide on page 24.
Enjoy this mid-week holiday.
UNTIL MAY 16
MAY 12-14
Hong Kong’s local artists are in the spotlight at this Centrally-based exhibition. From $250. Tai Kwun, Central. taikwun.hk
Tour around Hong Kong Acadamy’s awardwinning campus, gain an insight into daily student life and meet the Principals. Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary school sessions available. hkacademy.edu.hk/virtual-open-house
Tai Kwun Performing Arts Season
HKA Open Houses
MAY 1 - JUN 26
Stand Up Paddleboard Explorer Clinic A beginner course offering a complete introduction to stand up paddle boarding. 1-4.30pm. $590. Deep Water Bay. asiapacificadventure.com
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Buddha’s birthday
MAY 20-23 Art Central
Art Central’s contemporary art and experimentation exhibition is back on. 11am6pm. Free. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. artcentralhongkong.com
