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Whether you want to spend your leisure time appreciating some culture around the world or exploring the world of cinema or art, this May, Hong Kong is bringing you a line of events to keep you entertained over the month. Below are the ones you should definitely be adding to your calendar.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Virtually Versailles</h2>


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As part of Le French May when Francophone culture is celebrated all over Hong Kong, Virtually Versailles presents the nation’s heritage in the form of an interactive tour of the Palace of Versailles. Whizzing you over to the spectacular château built by Louis XIV west of Paris, this magical experience is a visual journey across time, exploring the palace garden, the splendidly baroque Hall of Mirrors, and even catching a glimpse of Queen Marie Antoinette’s bedroom from three centuries ago.



When: Until 9 July Where: Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Sha Tin How much: HK$7 Click <a href="https://en.chateauversailles.fr/news/exhibitions/virtually-versailles" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> for more information.



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It is universally agreed that of the four seasons, Spring is a particularly beautiful time given all the flowers burst into vibrant bloom. Bringing such beauty to light is the Fete des Fleurs, a project instigated by the Sham Shui Po district office that first blossomed in March. A Fairytale Floral route and related activities have showcased a wide variety of flowers, including chrysanthemums, cherry blossoms, kapok, bougainvillaea and tulip. This month, city dwellers can look forward to even more colour from the likes of hydrangea and bauhinia.



When: Until 31 May Where: Various venues in Sham Shui Po How much: Free admission Click <a href="https://www.flowersatlas.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> for more information.



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Up for a musical concert that will ignite childhood memories? Then Disney’s Beauty and the Beast concert presented by Sound of the Earth is a must for your calendar. With Ponte Orchestra playing music live, alongside conductor Stephen Lam, while the plot of the classic cartoon unravels on the big screen, a riveting performance is assured. Caught up in countless flashes of nostalgia, fans can hum along to all the old tunes.



When: 5-7 May Where: Star Hall, KITEC, Kowloon Bay How much: From HK$280



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dance Reflections by Van Cleef &amp; Arpels</h2>


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Van Cleef &amp; Arpels’ love of dance is inbred in the brand’s history and its cultural programme – Dance Reflections – is an extension of the passion. On a mission to promote modern and contemporary dance cultures, the 2023 rendition treads the boards and open spaces of Hong Kong in line with Le French May. Nine performances from leading dance talents include Crowd by Gisèle Vienne, Les Traceurs by Rachid Ouramdane and Save the Last Dance for Me by Alessandro Sciarroni. Prices and venues vary.



When: 5-21 May Where: Various Venues How much: Prices based on the show Click <a href="https://www.dancereflections-vancleefarpels.com/en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> for more information.



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Trams encapsulate one of the most important identities of Hong Kong, so what better way to explore the city’s cinematic scene than through a ride on a Ding Ding? In a must-do activity as part of the inaugural Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival, this guided tram journey allows movie buffs to learn about the local film industry – its history, action behind the scenes, and events that inspired the cult films. Participants will also rattle by some key filming locations in the Central and Western districts. HK$100.. Pcf.gov.hk



When: 6-21 May Where: Hong Kong Island How much: HK$100 Click <a href="https://www.pcf.gov.hk/en/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> for more information.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Il Trovatore</h2>


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Composed by Giuseppe Verdi in 1853, Il Trovatore is adored by opera aficionados and appreciated by critics for its complex, moving and melancholic plot. Opera Hong Kong rises to the task of portraying tragic elements like child sacrifice and fatal curses in this classic work from an Italian libretto by Salvadore Cammarano. While the four acts are staged in the original language, English and Chinese surtitles allow full immersion in the performance for non-Italian speakers.



When: 11-14 May Where: Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui How much: From HK$220 Click <a href="https://www.operahongkong.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> for more information.



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Affordable Art Fair has built its reputation by making art accessible to both enthusiasts and collectors. Visitors can discover art pieces priced at HK$1,000 and also ones that are valued at HK$100,000. Representing artists from Hong Kong and overseas, the art fair has even greater resonance this year since it celebrates its 10th anniversary. In addition to viewing inspiring cutting-edge works, interactive experiences such as tours and workshops immerse participants in a less elitist art world.



When: 18-21 May Where: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai How much: From HK$180 Click <a href="https://affordableartfair.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> for more information.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ice Tribe – Breathwork and Ice Bath</h2>


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If you are happy to jump cold into every new wellness experience, then an Ice Tribe session by Primal Breathwork is definitely one you will embrace. Just as the name suggests, participants immerse themselves in ice-cold water as they follow the breathing-technique instructions of a certified breath specialist. The two-hour breathwork exercise, held monthly, is said to do wonders for your mental and physical health and help you manage stress levels too. From HK$400.. Primalbw.com



When: 13 May Where: XP Fitness Hub, Central How much: HK$400 Click <a href="https://www.primalbw.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here </a>for more information.



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Also Read: <a href="https://igafencu.com/articles/cold-water-therapy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The A To Z Of Cold Water Therapy – Everything You Should Know About This Recovery Method</a></h5>



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Fourth-generation K-pop group Treasure is on a three-month tour of Asia, and Hong Kong is one of their eight-city stops. Given that the 10-member idol group under YG Entertainment has set the music scene alight in such a short period, the Hong Kong concert is sure to be a (fan) frenzied affair. Known as the Treasure Makers, the boy band’s followers will be gearing up to sing along to all the latest releases and, of course, enact the dance moves of Treasure’s viral hit, DARARI.



When: 20 May Where: AsiaWorld Arena How much: From HK$699 Click <a href="https://www.livenation.hk/show/1404187/2023-treasure-tour-hello-in-hong-kong/hong%20kong/2023-05-20/zh" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here </a>for more information.

What’s on? Things to do this May in Hong Kong

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What’s On? Things to do this May in Hong Kong

Looking for the hottest arts and cultural shows and exhibitions to fill your social calendar? Look no further than these 11 event highlights in Hong Kong that are not to be missed this June.

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Karen Mok: The Ultimate Grand Slam Show 
11 &#8211; 13 Jun 
Iconic Hong Kong pop singer Karen Mok bids farewell to performing on stage and moves on to the next chapter of her life in the final stint of her three-year tour to 40 cities worldwide. Held over three nights within the Hong Kong Coliseum in Kowloon, her last large-scale concert serves as the star’s last hurrah in her decade-long career in the showbiz industry. Though it remains uncertain whether the artist will be retiring from performing completely, it is definite that this concert would be the last of its kind for the megastar and is surely a historic event that is not to be missed.
Price:&nbsp;From HK$380 
Location: Hong Kong Coliseum, Hung Hom Bay 
For more information: sunconcert.com
Music After Work @ Xiqu Centre 
Until 24 Jun 
If you’re seeking a relaxing end to a busy Thursday, perhaps a visit to West Kowloon’s most prominent arts and culture venue, Xiqu Centre, will offer you just the escape you need. Presenting a weekly slew of live musical performances by the likes of local jazz bands, folk singers and songwriters, the live ensemble will take place at the venue’s front entrance, generously offering the public a soundscape of lyrical tunes and sweet harmonics to unwind to.
Price: Free entry 
Location: Xiqu Centre entrance, Tsim Sha Tsui 
For more information: westkowloon.hk
Hi! Flora, Fauna 
Until 30 Jun 
One of the oldest zoological and botanical centres in the world, and the city’s oldest park, the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens provides the lush backdrop for an art project that exhorts visitors to explore their relationship with nature. ‘Hi! Flora, Fauna’ exhibits 17 different artists and groups using various media, including painting, photography, sculpting and installation. The experience is further enlivened with a collaborative audio experience by Hong Kong New Music Ensemble.
Price: Free entry 
Location: Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens, Central 
For more information: lcsd.gov.hk
Calligraphy Rhapsody:&nbsp;Retrospective Exhibition of Georges Mathieu 
Until 4 Jul 
Co-presented by non-profit organisation K11 Art Foundation (KAF) and the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong &amp; Macau at K11 MUSEA. Calligraphy Rhapsody is the largest Georges Mathieu exhibition in Hong Kong&nbsp; that marks the French artist’s centenary. Curated by Catherine Kwai, featuring 14 oil paintings loaned from important private collectors, three of which span 6-meters wide and were specially created for Mathieu’s Grand Palais retrospective in Paris in 1978.
Price: Free entry 
Location: Shop 605, 6/F, K11 Musea, Tsim Sha Tsui 
For more information:&nbsp;k11musea.com
Yim Tin Tsai Arts Festival 2021 
Until 16 Jul 
Organised by the Tourism Commission, the Yim Tin Tsai Arts Festival continues its three-year pilot scheme to instigate a new experience of art through the integration of culture, heritage and nature in everyday life. The festival takes on a virtual space to showcase its varied artworks in digital format, inviting viewers to immerse in a 360-degree virtual reality exhibition that encapsulates the unique natural landscape and history of the Sai Kung village.
Price: Free 
Location: Online 
For more information: yimtintsaiartsfestival.hk
Between the Lines: The Legends of Hong Kong Printing 
Until 26 Jul 
This fascinating exhibition presents stories and illustrations of traditional printing techniques and movable type tools, as well as works and designs by emerging young designers who have assumed the mantle of reviving and modernising the craft of letter printing. Curators at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum train a special spotlight this month on the disappearing art form of lithography.
Price: Free entry 
Location: Thematic Gallery 5, 1/F, Hong Kong Heritage Museum 
For more information: heritagemuseum.gov.hk
Chinese Surrealism 
Until 7 Aug 
In association with the month-long Le French May arts festival, the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong &amp; Macau partners with Alisan Fine Arts to present Chinese Surrealism. The exhibition of contemporary Chinese ink paintings and sculptures focuses on dreamscapes and explorations of the unconscious mind – imagery more commonly associated with Western names such as Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso. Young Hong Kong female artists dominate a six-strong group selected for their impressive interpretation of surrealism through a Chinese lens.
Price: Free entry 
Location: Alisan Fine Arts, Aberdeen 
For more information: alisan.com.hk
Colour The World 
7 Jun 
D2 Place, together with the French May Arts Festival, proudly present an extraordinary art exhibition that showcases two talented Hong Kong-based artists, The French Girl (Caroline Tronel) and Rainbo in a joint collaboration to bring French and Hong Kong culture together in an extraordinary art journey — co-creating a giant 10m-long mural painting titled Smell of Stars.&nbsp;Other highlights at the event include a series of artworks courtesy of the new knitting brand hoopla.
Price: Free entry 
Location: The Garage, G/F, D2 Place TWO 
For more information: frenchmay.com
Romeo + Juliet 
18 &#8211; 20 Jun 
The Hong Kong Ballet brings to life one of the most epic love stories of all time, Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet, with a contemporary Hong Kong-inspired twist. In this local iteration of the timeless tale of star-crossed lovers, the duo is caught in a war between rival triad families in the ’60s Hong Kong. The narrative follows their passion and tragedy in a fusion of dance and drama with original choreography by Septime Webre, Prokofiev’s dramatic score, and sumptuous cheongsam costumes.
Price: From HK$140 
Location: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre, Tsim Sha Tsui 
For more information: hkballet.com
Curve of Buoyancy 
20 Jun 
Michelin-starred cultural and social destination Duddell’s lends its contemporary mixed-use space to an exhibition of 16 thought-provoking works owned by four eminent female collectors, including Mimi Brown, Karen Levy and Li Lin. Curve of Buoyancy spans such diverse subjects as Gothic architecture and functional straps in athleisurewear, and is inspired by the curved lightness of Wendell Dayton’s sculpture ‘For Calder’ (1975).
Price: Free entry 
Location:&nbsp;Duddell’s, Shanghai Tang Mansion, 1 Duddell St, Central. Website:&nbsp;duddells.co/art/main/en
Jewellery &amp; Gem Asia Hong Kong 
24 &#8211; 27 Jun 
Asia’s most important jewellery event returns this year, albeit in a hybrid of physical and virtual programmes. Occupying 70,000sq.m of event space within the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the gathering of all that glitters lives up to its year-on-year exciting line-up of exhibitors and special events. The fair’s virtual showing, meanwhile, extends from 17 June to 7 July and grants full access to new products, digital events, specials and more.
Price: Free entry 
Location: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan&nbsp;Chai 
For more information: hkcec.com
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June Highlights: 11 happenings not to miss in Hong Kong this month

Having made it through the first quarter of 2021, the year continues as it approaches a new season and with that, it&#8217;s time to mark your social calendar with the slew of exciting arts and cultural events to see this month of May&#8230;
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Balanchine&#8217;s Jewels 
Until 23 May 
Arguably one of the most influential ballet choreographers of the 20th century, George Balanchine first made his mark in 1967 in the debut of his gemstone-inspired Jewels. Renowned for its style and glamour, the three-act ballet was initially inspired by Balanchine’s chance visit to the iconic jewellery house of Van Cleef &amp; Arpels on New York’s Fifth Avenue. Now, it returns in a modern revival courtesy of the Hong Kong Ballet.
How Much: From HK$140 
Where:&nbsp;The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Wanchai 
Website: hkballet.com
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Until 7 July 
The much anticipated Affordable Art Fair has returned to the city, albeit in a digital format yet again, for the second edition of the Affordable Online Art Fair. Partnering with some 50 galleries on a worldwide basis, audiences can browse through thousands of paintings, prints, photographs and sculptures by local and international talents, while also participating in virtual talks, tours and art advisory sessions, with the latter designed to ensure you make better informed purchases from the expansive selection on offer.
How Much:&nbsp;Free entry 
Where: Online 
Website: affordableartfair.com
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Waiting For The Moment 
Until 20 Jul 
Following the earlier success of its showcase of the works of eminent locally-based photographer James Chung, Tsim Sha Tsui-set photo art gallery F22 is following this up with a new collection of more than 30 of the renowned lensman’s most iconic images of old Hong Kong. Featuring a variety of his finest work from the ’50s and ’60s, the exhibition – Waiting for the Moment – is too good a visual odyssey to miss out on.
How Much: Free 
Where: The Peninsula Arcade, Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui. 
Website: f22.com
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The Art of Gold: 3000 Years of Chinese treasures 
Until 29 Aug 
Shining a light on 3,000 years of Chinese treasure and craftsmanship, the French school of jewellery arts, L’Ecole, is presenting its third exhibition at the K11 MUSEA. This time around, it is highlighting a selection of masterpieces from the Mengdiexuan collection, as well as classic examples of the ancient art of Chinese gold-smithing. From now until the end of August, jewellery enthusiasts can enjoy a truly epic hour-long guided tour through centuries of the master craftsmanship once practiced in ancient China.
How Much:&nbsp;Free&nbsp; 
Where: K11 MUSEA Victoria Dockside, Tsim Sha Tsui. 
Website: lecolevancleefarpels.com/hk/en
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Extended Figure: The Art and Inspiration of Lalan 
Until 19 Sep 
In honour of the iconic abstract painter Xie Jing-lan, the Asia Society Hong Kong Center is exhibiting the artist’s best loved masterworks as part of the venue’s 30th anniversary celebrations. This classic Chinese painter – affectionately known as Lalan – was a pioneering figure in the integrated art world, an achievement that saw her incorporating choreographed brushstrokes alongside the mediums of music and dance. Running until mid-September, this is a unique opportunity to relive the legacy of a truly inspired artist.
How Much: Free 
Where: Chantal Miller Gallery, Asia Society Hong Kong 
Website: asiasociety.org
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Le French May&nbsp; 
1-31 May 
Le French May, the annual France-themed arts and culture festival, returns with a slew of visual and performance exhibits, as well as a series of gourmet offerings that celebrate many of the country’s most sophisticated delicacies. Organised, as ever, by the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong &amp; Macau, it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate French art and culture as part of a month-long cavalcade of gastronomic greatness, the fine arts, opera, music, theatre and cinematic offerings.
How Much: Various prices 
Where: Various locations 
Website: frenchmay.com
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M+ Cinema, Disrupted 
6-16 May 
Despite the ongoing renovations to M+, West Kowloon’s visual culture museum, it is opening its doors – virtually at least – to film enthusiasts with an online screening of local and foreign films and a programme that sets out to examine the many different aspects of cinematography and the transformative power of global filmmaking. Comprising a two-part programme, it is said to promote the concept of film as an ever-evolving format and an essential part of modern visual culture.
How much: Free 
Where: Online 
Website: westkowloon.hk
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Cheung Chau Bun Festival 
19 May 
With many of the current pandemic-related restriction in place across Hong Kong set to ease, the ever-popular Cheung Chau Bun Festival, a long standing annual celebration of the Taoist pantheon, is expected to go ahead as planned. By far the city’s most popular Da Jiu celebration, the event always sees thousands heading to Cheung Chau, one of Hong Kong’s outlying islands. This year, any visitors able make the trip on 19 May will get to experience its unique vertical bun-snatching race, as well as a variety of elaborate floating parades and traditional performances.
How Much: Free&nbsp; 
Where: Cheung Chau Island 
Website: cheung-chau.com

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May Events: Highlights for Hong Kong’s upcoming month

It’s official. Hong Kong is now home to Asia’s largest population of French expats, having overtaken Shanghai, that long-time Gallic stronghold. It’s quite an achievement given that Hong Kong was once a British colony. As recently as 2016, UK-ers were still the city’s largest Western cohort. But now, that particular claim to fame has been wrested from them by the French.
<figure id="attachment_35507" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-35507" style="width: 700px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-35507 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Why-have-so-many-French-expats-descended-on-our-city.jpg" alt="Why have so many French expats descended on our city" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Why-have-so-many-French-expats-descended-on-our-city.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Why-have-so-many-French-expats-descended-on-our-city-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Why-have-so-many-French-expats-descended-on-our-city-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Why-have-so-many-French-expats-descended-on-our-city-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Why-have-so-many-French-expats-descended-on-our-city-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Why-have-so-many-French-expats-descended-on-our-city-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Why-have-so-many-French-expats-descended-on-our-city-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-35507" class="wp-caption-text">Why have so many French expats descended on our city in recent years?</figcaption></figure>
In fact, the surge in républicain residents is nothing short of spectacular. Shedding a little light on this influx, French Consul General Eric Berti says: “Over the last decade, we have seen the number of French expats double in size. The average year-on-year growth is around five percent and we even had one year where our numbers jumped by more than 10 percent.”
While there’s no denying that this represents a marked increase, France and Hong Kong have enjoyed a discreet dalliance since before the First Opium War. But why are so many French citizens making the 9,800-km trip east to HK today? Well, work, as you might expect, is quite an influential factor.
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According to the French Chamber of Commerce, there are more than 800 French companies active in Hong Kong. Some 60 percent are retail-related, most likely using the city as a springboard into the Mainland market. A further 25 percent are involved in finance and insurance – again, not a surprise, given the country’s penchant for all things mathematical.
Perhaps the largest – and most welcome – by-product of this mass migration has been the stratospheric rise of French gastronomy in Hong Kong. In addition to three-Michelin-starred L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon and three two-starred Gallic eateries – Amber, Caprice and Pierre, there’s also a raft of up-and-coming restaurants stepping into the spotlight.
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France’s charm offensive is not just on the food front. Hong Kong’s social calendar is now replete French cultural events, including <a href="https://frenchmay.com/en/home/">Le French May</a>, the annual month-long showcase of French films, art and food.
The efficacy of this charm offensive is clear, but what exactly is the appeal of this faraway quasi-city-state for so many French expats?
For Consul General Berti, it’s just the latest chapter in a 170-plus-year love story. Expanding on his theme, he says: “Hong Kong has fascinated our people – especially our young – for many years. Currently, more than 60 percent of the French nationals living here are working professionals aged 35 or less.&nbsp;They are drawn by the city’s vibrancy, friendliness and high quality of life. It’s a city where they feel they can truly succeed.”
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Berti’s sentiments certainly seemed to resonate with Ben, a French banker who first came to Hong Kong in 2011. He explains: “As I’d always been attracted to Asian culture, when France was hit by the global monetary crisis, moving to a thriving financial hub like Hong Kong seemed a no-brainer.”
Given that the wider world is finally recovering from the global financial tsunami of 2008, which brought Ben and countless others to Hong Kong’s shores, does this mean that the years of mass French immigration are now coming to the end?
<figure id="attachment_35505" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-35505" style="width: 700px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-35505 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Last-years-French-Day-at-the-races.jpg" alt="Last year's French Day at the races" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Last-years-French-Day-at-the-races.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Last-years-French-Day-at-the-races-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Last-years-French-Day-at-the-races-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Last-years-French-Day-at-the-races-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Last-years-French-Day-at-the-races-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Last-years-French-Day-at-the-races-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Last-years-French-Day-at-the-races-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-35505" class="wp-caption-text">Last year&#8217;s French Day at the races</figcaption></figure>
Taking a philosophical view of such a notion, Berti says: “There’s a lot of excitement in France now with the rise of Macron [the newly-elected president]. There’s a big push to be a part of the reform that seems to be on the horizon. So perhaps it will attract some to return home…”
Ben, however, sees it as a more distant prospect, saying: “Even if the new reforms have a positive impact, it’s hard to predict the long-term result. I’d rather wait and see before considering a move back.”
<figure id="attachment_35500" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-35500" style="width: 466px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-35500 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/French-acrobatic-duo-La-Main-sAffaire.jpg" alt="French acrobatic duo La Main s'Affaire" width="466" height="700" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/French-acrobatic-duo-La-Main-sAffaire.jpg 466w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/French-acrobatic-duo-La-Main-sAffaire-186x280.jpg 186w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/French-acrobatic-duo-La-Main-sAffaire-120x180.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/French-acrobatic-duo-La-Main-sAffaire-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/French-acrobatic-duo-La-Main-sAffaire-400x601.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-35500" class="wp-caption-text">French duo La Main s&#8217;Affaire&#8217;s acrobatic act was part of last year&#8217;s Le French May</figcaption></figure>
Adrian, one of the more recent French expats to arrive in Hong Kong, is of a similar mindset, saying: “Even with the new president, France is not as competitive, in business terms, as many other countries. While I enjoyed living in France, I prefer to be in a more dynamic working environment.”
Given the clear alignment between France and Hong Kong, could there one day be a more formal arrangement? With the UK exiting the EU, is there a Hong-Kong-shaped gap there waiting to be filled? Well, probably not. There does, however, seem every certainty that the unlikely pairing of this far-away Asian city and its European soulmate is only set to continue. As to the future, well – as they say in downtown Sai Ying Pun – qui sait?
Text: Tenzing Thondup 
Images: AFP, Le French May

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