Established in 1993, French May is one of the largest cultural events in Asia. With more than 100 programmes presented across two months, it has become an iconic part of Hong Kong's cultural scene that reaches over 200 thousand visitors each year.
The exhibition presents nearly 150 treasures from the Palace Museum and the Palace of Versailles, highlighting the rich history of mutual respect, inspiration, and exchanges in the realms of culture, arts, science, and more between the Forbidden City and Versailles — two distinguished World Heritage Sites — during the latter half of the 17th century and throughout the 18th century.
In its third year, Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival will run from mid-November to next January. This year’s theme is “Joy Again, Gather”, with Yim Tin Tsai as the centre and reaching out to Sharp Island, Kau Sai Chau and High Island. The public can get together through art.
The second Hong Kong Drum Festival - One Beat, One World: Connecting Through the Drum - Drum Carnival and 5G Live Concert will take place on December 8 on the Great Lawn of the Art Park of the West Kowloon Cultural District.
This year’s annual Hong Kong Streetathon will offer special village delicacies such as big bowl feasts, steamed glutinous rice cake and more for the first time at Cha Kwo Ling Park and refreshment stations.
In its third year, Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival will run from mid-November to next January. This year’s theme is “Joy Again, Gather”, with Yim Tin Tsai as the centre and reaching out to Sharp Island, Kau Sai Chau and High Island. The public can get together through art.
Featuring over 60 of the world’s top professional players in both men’s and women’s categories, the ‘Hong Kong Squash Open 2024’ promises a week of thrilling matches. This highly anticipated event is set to be one of the year’s most exciting sporting highlights in the city.
The World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships will be held in Hong Kong for the first time this November. Over 80 countries and approximately 1,200 top athletes are expected to compete in this prestigious championship.
The annual Arts in the Park will take place at the Central Lawn of Victoria Park from November 30 to December 1. This year’s theme is the novel “Around the World in Eighty Days” by French writer Jules Verne. Everyone can join main character Phileas Fogg’s wonderful journey.
The annual Clockenflap will take place at Central Harbourfront from November 29 to December 1. It’s Hong Kong’s largest and most representative outdoor music and arts festival. This year’s Clockenflap continues to be a star-studded gathering. Superstars include blues rock legend Jack White, the former frontman of The White Stripes, French electronic music group Air who performed at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics earlier, and British rock legend Suede.