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The second edition of the Chinese Culture Festival (CCF) returns to Hong Kong this summer with over 280 performing arts programmes, film screenings, exhibitions, and other events.  Running from April 16 through to September 28, keep an eye on the schedule of upcoming CCF performances and events here. Tickets will open for sale from April 15, and prices will differ depending on the specific events, but there will be a limited-time discount of up to 30-percent off until April 30.

With French May well underway, Alliance Française de Hong Kong (AFHK) has lined up plenty of Francophile happenings around town that you shouldn’t miss. Catch Souvenirs, a theatre performance by Claire Théault and Anthony Figueiredo from France’s Got Talent on May 14 and 15. This captivating performance blends dance, theatre, hand shadows, and videos to offer a unique perspective on the characters’ emotional baggage.  Film lovers can head to movie theatres across Hong Kong to watch 10 exceptional hand-picked films in the French May Cinema Programme. Admire significant figures in French culture through movies such as singer-songwriter Charles Aznavour in Monsieur Aznavour or legendary stage actress Sarah Bernhardt in The divine Sarah Bernhardt. Alternatively, there’ll be exchanges between French and Asian cultures in movies like Winter in Sokcho, A Missing Part, and A traveler’s needs. Don’t miss exclusive film events, including a 4K restored screening of Maria Callas’ performance at the Paris Opera in 1958 and a showing of Holy Cow, Louise Courvoisier’s feature film debut exploring life in rural France. Get your tickets for these unmissable events on French May’s website. Plus, AFHK members can enjoy up to 50 percent off tickets for selected events. Visit Alliance Française’s website for more details about all the exciting happenings this French May.

Gelato Messina and Lee Kum Kee have teamed up for two bold new flavours. The 'spicy coconut lime' flavour brings Southeast Asian zest with coconut-lime leaf gelato topped with chilli oil peanut crunch, while the 'soy sweet' flavour reimagines Hong Kong flavours with silky tofu gelato swirled with soy sauce brownie bits and chewy mochi. Available at $70 per scoop and $85 for two scoops, both flavours can be found at Messina's Central and The Peak locations from now until June 20.

Music lovers, listen up. Alliance Française de Hong Kong and the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong are returning with the eighth edition of Make Music, Hong Kong. As a music festival co-funded by the European Union Office with support from the Consulates General of the Czech Republic, Poland, and the Italian Cultural Institute, this event is a massive celebration of artistic exchange between Europe and Hong Kong. From June 20 to 21, this two-day festival will feature over 30 free music performances from five French bands and 20 local musicians at locations like The Fringe Club, Terrible Baby at Eaton Hotel, The Wanch, and Trilogy.On the festival’s final evening, the ultimate DJ Night will consist of back-to-back sets from DJs such as Jarl Flamar, DJ Samir, and Anil Ahuja. Visit Make Music’s website to reserve your spots and find the full lineup of events.