Here’s What to Expect at French May X French GourMay Festivals ‘Til June

European culture enthusiasts are in for all things French as the French May Arts Festival, otherwise known as Hong Kong’s annual “Le French May,” joins forces with the French GourMay Food and Wine Festival.

Presenting over 100 arts and cultural programmes about photography, circus, music, dance, and theatre, the French May festival aims to bring the best French creations to Hong Kong by integrating art and culture into everyday life, for all of May until June 30.

This year’s programmes include “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Noir & Blanc – A Story of Photography,” which features over 170 internationally acclaimed photographers, 250 important photographs from Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF), and 30 photographs from the M+ Collections.

The festival will also present classical dance masterpieces from Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America performed by France’s Divertimento Orchestra led by conductor Zahia Ziouani and the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong in Symphony of New Worlds. With choreographer Mourad Merzouki and his Compagnie Käfig stage, the audience will get to witness HipHop, breakdance, martial arts, and contemporary dance turn into a breathtaking spectacle.

Following that, the renowned pianist Niu Niu and rising star flutist Cocomi will hold a concert called “Beautiful Harmony.” Lastly, there will also be a series of theatre plays as part of the Hong Kong-France theatre exchange project called “Let the Mirror Speak.”

Happening from May 1 to 31, the French GourMay Food and Wine Festival will collaborate with restaurants, merchants, and professionals to provide the best culinary experiences to celebrate the Tastes of the South of France from Occitanie.

Have a taste of carefully curated menus from participating restaurants or take advantage of special deals on French wines and gourmet products from partner merchants.

Adding to the list of fun activities to explore, food lovers will have the opportunity to participate in thematic wine tastings and cooking lessons to discover the aromas and flavours provided by the regional specialties from the Occitanie region.

There will also be a 4-day event at Central Market (May 2 to 5) and NINA MALL (June 7 to 10), respectively, where connoisseurs can shop for various French delicacies.

Celebrate the festive season with your loved ones and immerse yourself in the French culture. Visit the festival site here.