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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.

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is launching the HKEX Gong Tour. From June 20 to July 3, watch out for the 'Gongmobile', a mobile exhibition showcasing the actual HKEX Gong used in official listing ceremonies as it travels across the city to nine key locations. The public will have the chance to get acquainted with Hong Kong's financial history, take photos with the gong, wear the signature vests of floor traders, and explore exhibits from the HKEX Museum of Finance, including archives and videos. An interactive HKEX-themed game will also test your knowledge of Hong Kong's stock market.  The Gongmobile will stop at Central, West Kowloon, Quarry Bay, Sha Tin, Tseung Kwan O, Wan Chai, Kai Tak, Kwai Chung, and Tsim Sha Tsui. For the full schedule, visit hkexgroup.com/gongtour.