PLANNER

Photo: Graham Uden

MAY 9 Mother’s Day

Flowers and breakfast in bed are the order of the day. See our gift guide on page 24.

UNTIL MAY 16

Tai Kwun Performing Arts Season

Hong Kong’s local artists are in the spotlight at this Centrally-based exhibition. From $250. Tai Kwun, Central. taikwun.hk

MAY 12-14

HKA Open Houses

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

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

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

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 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.

MAY 19

Buddha’s birthday

Enjoy this mid-week holiday.

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

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JUN 10-13

Vegetarian Food Asia

This exhibition features over 4,000 natural, vegan and organic products from across the world. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. vegfoodasia.com

JUN 14

Dragon Boat (Tuen Ng) Festival

Cheer on the paddlers at the only sporting event in Hong Kong to have its own public holiday.

JUL 14-20

Hong Kong Book Fair

Shop for books and enjoy literary workshops and seminars. 10am- 10pm. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

hkbookfair.hktdc.com

NOV 5-7

Hong Kong Rugby Sevens

Let’s try again! This world-famous rugby fest and party is scheduled for November. Fingers crossed. hksevens.com

NOV 26-28

Clockenflap

The harbourfront music festival has announced 2021 dates following a two year break. Artists and performers TBC.

clockenflap.com

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Mum about town

Aude Camus plans her first Mother’s Day and hits up some arty events

With more events on the horizon, May is already set to be a busy month. We are kicking off with my first ever Mother’s Day celebration. Since beaches are now open and the water is warming up, we’re planning an early morning family wake surf session with coffee and croissants on the boat. Noa has already been sailing a few times, she loves the water and is so chilled at sea. Once Mother’s Day is done, it’s Daddy’s birthday. Again, we are planning to spend the day at sea but with friends and champagne. Since we spend so much time outside at the moment, we need to make sure our sun protection is on point. These days, I am all about Supergoop’s clean and reef safe sunscreens, available at Sephora.

With Noa turning 11 months soon, I feel less guilty leaving her with her nanny and so I can enjoy a night out. The recent relaxation of social distancing regulations means that many restaurants can now open until midnight. To celebrate, I’ve managed to secure a booking at The Chairman, recently voted Asia’s Best Restaurant. Cheers to that! I am also planning a vernissage date night at Art Basel and Art Central; both fairs will return to Hong Kong from May 19 to 23. It feels so good to hear the sound of events preparations rumbling in our city again.