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• > The Bar Freaks Concert on May 30th 2012 at Macau Tower Outdoor (...)

  

  The Concert of The Bar Freaks, organized by the Alliance Française de Macao will take place at 7.30 pm at Macau Tower Outdoor Plaza. Free (...)

• > 8th call for proposals ICT-ASIA regional programme

  

  The ICT-Asia regional programme is an initiative by French cooperation directed at Asia to invite collaboration of research and development in (...)

• > 3rd Call for proposals BIO-ASIA regional programme

  

  The Bio-Asia Regional Programme is a French cooperation initiative to promote high-level collaboration and networking in the region with respect (...)

• > Job offer: ECONOMIC OFFICER

  

  The Economic Department of the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau is recruiting an Economic Officer.

• > Job offer: Business Development - Food and Wine Department

  

  UBIFRANCE is offering a job position of Business Development - Food and Wine Department.

• > "Declaration of War" released in Hong Kong cinemas from May (...)

  

  In competition during the last edition of Hong Kong International Film Festival, "Declaration of War" directed by Valérie Donzelli has been (...)

• > "Les Pas Perdus", a new dark French comedy from 23rd - 26th May at Hong (...)

  

  HK Theatre Association actors present to you their new play: ‘Les Pas Perdus - Grand central, adieu’ staged by Denise Bonal. the performances will (...)

• > Talk: "Médecins Sans Frontières" (Doctors Without Borders) at the Alliance (...)

  

  The Alliance Française library of Hong Kong is welcoming Rémy Carrier for a talk about Médecins Sans Frontières’s branch in Hong (...)

• > Exhibition "Nice, Ville Lumière" from May 9th to July 31th 2012 in (...)

  

  Sofitel Ponte 16 Macau presents, with the support of Alliance française de Macao, the City of Nice and the General Delegation of the Alliance (...)

• > Celebrate two cities: Paris & Hong Kong during the master class (...)

  

  Paris. Hong Kong. Two cities both loved by the Cinema. As Shooting location or as a whole world, they never left the spectator indifferent. (...)

• > Opening of the Photo Exhibition "HONG KONG ID" organized by Children of the (...)

  

  From the 10th of May to the 10th of June, Children of the Mekong presents the Photo Exhibition "HONG KONG ID" at Entourage (...)

• > On May 17th, the French community will get bigger on the Opening of Gallery (...)

  

  A new gallery is opening in Hong Kong! After the De Sarthe Gallery, the gallery Edouard Malingue, FEAST projects, the Opera Gallery and the (...)

• > The FrancEducation Label, a linguistic and diplomatic asset

  

  The first FrancEducation Labels have just been conferred on foreign schools with bilingual francophone departments of genuine excellence. This (...)

• > Debussy & Friends, Piano Recital by François Chaplin on Saturday 28th (...)

  

  Taking the opportunity at Le French May, François Chaplin celebrates the 150th anniversary of Claude Debussy (1862-1918) with a new combination of (...)

• > Talk : History of French language by Claude de Girancourt

  

  A talk organized by the Alliance Française will be held on 10th May on the topic: History of French language by Claude de Girancourt. A former (...)

• > The international success of the French documentary

  

  Acclaimed for their diversity and the high standard of their research, French documentaries export well, especially to Scandinavian and (...)

• > Free and outdoor activities of Le French May 2012 in May

  

  We are now entering at the heart of the French May ! Find out the activities you can enjoy in the city for free.

• > Journée du Goût in Hong Kong, May 4th 2012

  

  For the second year in a row, the English Schools Foundation is delighted to host the “Journée du Goût” event in which 15 chefs and suppliers will (...)

• > Alexandre Yersin Excellence Scholarship 2012 - application deadline (...)

  

  For the 13th consecutive year, the Consulate General offers six excellence scholarships to Hong Kong & Macau students. The application (...)

• > French public broadcasting exports well

  

  Radio France International, France 24 and Monte Carlo Doualiya, boosted by the Arab revolutions and reflecting the concerns of various (...)

• > Cine-Talk: “Kickin’ French cinema” on May 3rd

  

  Only a few weeks before the beginning of Cannes Film Festival. To get into the mood, come to debate at Alliance Française Library on May 3rd at 7 (...)

• > Don’t miss the latest movie by Claude Lelouch in Macau

  

  On April 27th relax and watch, for the First Time in Hong Kong & Macau "Ces amours-là" (What War May Bring) by famous French director Claude (...)

• > On April 29th 2012, Stradivaria will rise in Macau at St Joseph (...)

  

  For its second Chinese tour, Stradivaria, a string ensemble from Nantes will be playing in Macau.

• > Catch up with Le French May on your cell phone with a new application

  

  For its 20th edition, le French May is happy to present you its new application in Apple store and Android, in collaboration with the Baylaucq (...)

• > French May 2012: L’Alliance française presents ARRÊTS DE JEU

  

  L’Alliance française of Hong Kong presents ARRÊTS DE JEU, a creation of Contemporary Dance. Performances on April 18th and 19th (...)

• > Enjoy some free French May activities in April

  

  On April 12th was officially launched the 20th edition of Le French May. To help you enjoying it, here you can find a list of the free activities (...)

• > France Technology Expertise Highlighted at CARTES in Asia 2012

  

  After successful participations in 2010 and 2011, Ubifrance and the French Trade Commissions in Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Shenzhen renewed their (...)

• > Paris: the favourite choice for students

  

  Paris has been named the world’s best student city, ahead of London and Boston. Its popularity is not only due to the diversity of courses (...)

• > Don’t miss the beginning of Le French May : the opening concert by the Hong (...)

  

  Here are two events not to miss: Playgrounds, a photo exhibition at the Avenue of Stars from April 6th, and the opening concert of the 20th (...)

• > A taste of French May 2012 — Playgrounds

  

  Playgrounds, an outdoor photo exhibition of contemporary art will open the festivities of the French May on the 6th April, before its official (...)

• > Don’t miss on April the 12th, the roundtable about "Cultural Diplomacy and (...)

  

  On Thursday, April 12th from 5.30pm, the Alliance Française of Hong Kong and the Department of Government and International Studies of Baptist (...)

• > Undeniable success of "Mars en Folie" last saturday in Macau

  

  With more than 500 spectators, the concert of "Mars en Folie" on Saturday March 31st 2012, presented for the first time in Macau was a great (...)

• > Big French companies are very busy on the international stage

  

  Big French companies are exhibiting a certain amount of optimism. They are even doing very well internationally. In the face of strong world (...)

• > EURIAS - European Institutes for Advanced Study Fellowship Programme (...)

  

  The European Institutes for Advanced Study (EURIAS) Fellowship Programme is an international researcher mobility programme offering 10-month (...)

• > Archaeology abroad: a scientific and diplomatic strength

  

  People who still visualise archaeologists as antiquarians collecting old objects are in for a surprise! Run jointly by French institutions and (...)

• > Already 20 years of French May: Launch of the new edition

  

  On Wednesday, March 28th, at 2.30 pm, the press conference of Le French May 2012 was held to launch the 20th edition at The Peninsula hotel. On (...)

• > Visit of Vendémiaire from 14th to 19th March 2012

  

  The French Navy Ship Vendémiaire was in port call in Hong Kong from 14th to 19th March 2012 and berthed at China Merchants Wharf, Kennedy (...)

• > Thierry MARIANI, Minister of State for Transport visited Hong Kong on 16th (...)

  

  Thierry Mariani, Minister of State for Transport, paid a visit to Hong Kong on 16th March 2012. Together with a delegation of directors of ports (...)

• > The 17th Francophonie Festival in Hong Kong and Macao—“Mars En (...)

  

  On the occasion of the 17th Francophonie Festival in Hong Kong and Macau, Alliance Française de Macao presents the remarkable concert-“Mars en (...)

• > French museums and their international partners

  

  As the Louvre embarks on a new collaboration with its American partners, other French museums are also building ties with their foreign (...)

• > French eco-businesses gain ground

  

  The future looks bright for green industries, with their potential for innovation, job creation and strong growth. Eco-businesses are often small (...)

• > Upcoming CEFC Seminar: “The Mediterranean Model: Autonomous cities, trading (...)

  

  Upcoming CEFC Seminar: “The Mediterranean Model: Autonomous cities, trading networks and law merchant in Medieval Europe and in East Asia” by (...)

• > Upcoming CEFC Seminar: “China’s Maritime Security: From a Japanese (...)

  

  Upcoming CEFC Seminar: “China’s Maritime Security: From a Japanese Perspective” by Shinji Yamaguchi (National Institute for Defense Studies, Japan) (...)

• > Launch of the 4th Le French GourMay Food & Wine Festival

  

  Being one of the highlights of Le French May Arts Festival, the fourth edition of Le French GourMay Food & Wine Festival was launched on 14th (...)

• > Opening of the exhibition: Saint-Germain-des-Prés

  

  Wander along Saint-Germain-des-Prés while listening to its most famous writers and musicians on 20th March at the Alliance Française (...)

• > French Pavilion at CARTES in Asia 2012

  

  For the third consecutive year, Ubifrance will be leading a delegation of seventeen French companies to the CARTES in Asia 2012 at the (...)

• > In the heart of Greater Lyon: Lyon Confluence, a unique urban project at (...)

  

  The Confluence peninsula, at the point where the Saône flows into the Rhône, is the focus of one of Europe’s biggest city-centre urban development (...)

• > Open day of the Vendémiaire on 18 March 2012

  

  The French Navy Ship Vendémiaire, in port call in Hong Kong from 14th to 19th March 2012, will organize an Open Day to enable the public to visit (...)

• > Towards a better understanding of bioenergy production

  

  The HélioBiotec platform has just been opened at the Commission for Atomic and Alternative Energies (CEA) centre in Cadarache (Bouches-du-Rhône). (...)

• > French, a language shared by 220 million people

  

  A worldwide success, Spielberg’s film Tintin recounts the adventures of a French-speaking strip cartoon character. Like him, millions of French (...)

• > France’s exceptional luxury hotels

  

  The reputation of Paris’s luxury hotels – some of the most renowned in the world – is already well established. These exceptional hotels combine (...)

• > Photos calling for the French presence in Hong Kong

  

  A book about the History of the French presence in Hong Kong is currently drafted. Before its publication, the authors would like to call the (...)

• > French International school officially opens its news campus in Chai (...)

  

  The new Chai Wan Campus of the French International school of Hong Kong was officially opened by Mr Michael Suen, Secretary for education, Mrs (...)

• > Magnifi’Science Exhibition in Macau

  

  As one of the 2012 program to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Alliance Francaise de Macao, Magnifi’Science Exhibition is held on 17th to 29th (...)

• > Meeting Olivier Tallec

  

  Olivier Tallec will meet the public and exchange about illustrations techniques on 1st March at Alliance Française (...)

• > "La Délicatesse", latest film by Foenkinos Brothers starring Audrey Tautou (...)

  

  Don’t miss the latest film by Foenkinos Brothers starring Audrey Tautou, "La Délicatesse" will be released on Feb (...)

• > “The Artist” in HK cinemas since February 23 !

  

  The Artist, the film with 7 BAFTA, 3 Golden Globes, 10 nominations at the Oscars and Césars was released on Thursday, February 23rd, 2012! Watch (...)

• > European Film Festival - March 2 to 14

  

  For the third consecutive year, the European Film Festival will be held from 2 to 14 March 2012. 15 countries, 15 films: Come and discover the (...)

• > "The Lady", the latest film by Luc Besson with Michelle Yeoh released on (...)

  

  Don’t miss the film "The Lady", the latest film by Luc Besson with Michelle Yeoh, a biopic dedicated to Aung San Suu Kyi released on February 9 in (...)

• > Talk on French cinema: “Gone with the red?”

  

  Don’t miss the talk on French cinema of Alliance Française: “Gone with the red?” by Violaine Caminade de Schuytter on February 23rd at Alliance (...)

• > Spotlight on Russian and French languages and literature

  

  The “France-Russia 2012: languages and literature” year is due to open on 25 January in Moscow and close in December in Paris. In between, a whole (...)

• > A renewed Musée d’Orsay

  

  The Musée d’Orsay is 25 years old. As the anniversary drew near, the museum was in need of a facelift. The arrangement and lighting of the (...)

• > The European Higher Education Fair 2012

  

  The European Higher Education Fair 2012, for the 12th consecutive year, will be held on 10th & 11th March 2012, at the Central Library, (...)

• > Talk by Yao Zhongbin on Thursday 16th February

  

  Yao Zhongbin is a young Chinese writer, with a great passion for literature and French culture. He studied in France, and lived there for nine (...)

• > Prof. Cohen-Tannoudji at the France-Hong Kong distinguished (...)

  

  Prof. Cohen-Tannoudji, Nobel Laureate in Physics, gave a talk at the "France-Hong Kong Distinguished Lecture".

• > Asian Financial Forum 2012

  

  Around 2,000 finance, business and government leaders from around the world were taking part in the Asian Financial Forum, which opened on 16th (...)

• > Upcoming CEFC Seminar: "Taiwan’s 2012 Presidential and Legislative Elections (...)

  

  The CEFC Seminar discussing the election for the 13th-term President and Vice-President of the Republic of China will be held on 20 January 2012 (...)

• > Research positions / Recruitment campaign by Inria

  

  Inria is offering research positions / Recruitment campaign from January, 16th to February, 17th 2012.

• > "Crédit Agricole" Scholarships 2012/2013 (Application deadline on 22nd (...)

  

  The cofinanced scholarship programme CA International Talents is opened to students enrolled in an overseas institution of higher education who (...)

• > HKDI partners with French animation school GOBELINS

  

  Under the coordination of the Consulate General of Hong Kong & Macao and CampusFrance, Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) partners with French (...)

• > Explore humanity’s underwater adventure at La Cité de la Mer in (...)

  

  This year La Cité de la Mer opened its Great Gallery, dedicated to the men and machines associated with the deep oceans.

• > Comprehensive Double Taxation Agreement (CDTA) between France and Hong (...)

  

  A press conference was held on 16 December 2011 (Friday) at the Consulate General of France about the Comprehensive Double Taxation Agreement (...)

• > Paris: the international conference capital

  

  Paris is the world’s leading venue for international meetings and conferences. Although less spectacular than trade shows and exhibitions, (...)

• > PolyU 75th anniversary kick off ceremony

  

  Year 2012 will be the 75th anniversary of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Celebrations for this 75th year start from November, 2011 (...)

• > Great success for the "France Macau Business Association" (FMBA) Annual (...)

  

  FMBA Annual Charity Gala Dinner 2011 was successfully held on 8th December (Thursday), with more than 300 guests from different business sectors (...)

• > Flying over Paris in the biggest balloon in the world

  

  The “Air de Paris” balloon takes off from Parc André Citroën in the very heart of the 15th arrondissement in Paris.

• > Turkish Airlines, sponsor of the 2012 Alexandre Yersin Scholarship

  

  The Consulate general of France in Hong Kong and Macau is proud to announce that Turkish Airlines will be the official airline sponsor for (...)

• > Vincent Moon in Hong Kong

  

  Renowned French video artist Vincent Moon will be in town the 10, 11 and 12th of December at the Clockenflap Festival at West (...)

• > Upcoming CEFC Seminar. “Book Presentation: L’opium, une passion chinoise, (...)

  

  Book presentation by Xavier Paulès, Assistant Professor at EHESS, Paris will be held on 16 December, at Room Segalen, 25/F, Admiralty Centre, (...)

• > Remembrance ceremony for the 70th anniversary of the battle of (...)

  

  The Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau and the association "Souvenir français de Chine" co-organized a remembrance ceremony on 7 (...)

• > Real-time monitoring of volcanic ash: a French project that has now become (...)

  

  On-board aerosol counters on weather balloons are now capable of monitoring the movement of clouds of volcanic ash and, more generally, studying (...)

• > Lacan: after 30 years, a body of work that lives on

  

  The famous French psychoanalyst Jacques Lacan put his stamp on the French and international intellectual landscape of a whole era, in both the (...)

• > "Sarah’s Key" released in Hong Kong cinemas

  

  Do not miss the film by Gilles Paquet-Brenner, starring Kristin Scott Thomas. “ Sarah’s Key ” will be in cinema from December (...)

• > Cinema Talk : See Paris

  

  Paris can be a magic word, according to the foreigner’s point of view of the last Woody Allen’s movie or Paris can be a taboo word (’Two English (...)

• > Georges Méliès, Magician of the Cinema exhibition

  

  Highlight of this year French Cinepanorama, the exhibition Georges Méliès, Magician of the Cinema presents the works of the renowned French (...)

• > Alliance française de Hong Kong rewards French Cinepanorama best film (...)

  

  Win great prizes thanks to your film review on the films of the 40th French Cinepanorama in 3 easy steps! Competition is open from November 24 to (...)

• > Launching Ceremony for Newly Renovated Trams

  

  Hong Kong Tramways Limited announced on 28 November 2011 the launch of its newly renovated trams. The tramway is actually one of the best (...)

• > Two exceptional receptions at the Residence of France for partners of Le (...)

  

  Le French May will celebrate its 20th edition in 2012. To thank its partners and to gather new friends, the Consul General of France in Hong and (...)

• > Grand opening of the 40th French Cinepanorama

  

  The grand opening of the 40th French Cinepanorama was successfully held on 24th November 2011, with the screening of "A Trip to the Moon" by (...)

• > Gérard Rancinan’s debut photo exhibition in Asia

  

  French (Bordeaux) born photographer Gérard Rancinan showcases his latest series of photography at Opera Gallery. This is the first Asian stop of (...)

• > The new academic year: students choose France

  

  The quality of its higher education is making France increasingly attractive in the eyes of foreign students. An advantageous interest, (...)

• > Royal Palace, Imperial City

  

  Until 9 January, visitors can come and see the treasures of the Forbidden City in Paris. 130 major works of art which have left the sacred (...)

• > Faster than light!

  

  An elementary particle, the neutrino, appears to travel faster than light! This finding is based on measurements carried out by a French team of (...)

• > Saint-Just: a fashion for glassblowing

  

  The Saint-Just glassworks in France has been making mouth-blown stained-glass windows, window glass and sheets of glass for over two centuries… (...)

• > Galileo: the first satellites lift off

  

  The first two satellites of Galileo, the future European satellite navigation system, launched in French Guiana. The system is set to rival the (...)

• > French students turn to the international stage

  

  French higher-education institutions have developed relationships with their counterparts in other countries and more and more students are (...)

• > French JCI HK proudly presents: “I love Hong Kong – New York”

  

  French JCI HK proudly presents: “I love Hong Kong – New York”, an exclusive and unique art exhibition and fashion show on December 8th 2011 at (...)

• > French Cinepanorama 2011 starts on 24 November!

  

  Alliance française de Hong Kong is very pleased to welcome French film director, Rémi Bezançon, who will present, on November 24 at the Hong Kong (...)

• > Visit of Mr. Maurice Leroy, French Minister for Urban Affairs to Hong (...)

  

  Mr. Maurice Leroy, French Minister for Urban Affairs has visited Hong Kong between the 15th and the 17th of November on the occasion of MIPIM (...)

• > FMBA Annual Charity Gala Dinner 2011

  

  FMBA Annual Charity Gala Dinner 2011 will be held on 8th December (Thursday) at Grand Ballroom, MGM Hotel.

• > Meeting with Professor Jean-Christophe Yoccoz, Fields Medal

  

  Jean-Christophe Yoccoz, Professor at the College de France, Fields Medal in 1994, met the students of The French International School of Hong (...)

• > French Cinepanorama Press Conference: A look back over 40 years of (...)

  

  On Nov. 7 was held the French Cinepanorama Press Conference at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Hong Kong. In his introductory speech, Consul General of (...)

• > The Consulate General celebrates its #500 Facebook fan!

  

  Just two months after the official launch, the Consulate General’s Facebook page already topped 500 fans. A first step in the development of this (...)

• > Hong Kong & Shenzhen – Dream Up Bordeaux Tasting 2011

  

  Hong Kong & Guangzhou UBIFRANCE offices in collaboration with Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce have organized a wine and spirits tasting on 27th (...)

• > The opening of the Run Run Shaw Creative Media Centre

  

  Last Friday the 28th of October marked the grand opening of the Run Run Shaw Creative Media Centre, a unique structure designed by the (...)

• > “Rencontre avec le poète Yu Jian”

  

  The CEFC, Parenthèses and the Magazine Paroles invite you to a meeting with Yu Jian, one the most important poet active in China on 14 November (...)

• > Alliance française de Hong Kong launches the 40th French Cinepanorama

  

  French Cinepanorama, the oldest film festival in Hong Kong, will celebrate its 40th edition this year from November 24th to December 11th, (...)

• > The French National Institute for Agronomic Research: from the local to (...)

  

  The softness of a rabbit’s fur, the acidic flavour of apples, and food security are just some of the topics researched by INRA, the French (...)

• > Alliance Française Cinema : “Talk : Hand’s praise”

  

  A talk by Violaine de Schuytter on Thursday, november 10th at 7pm.

• > Do not miss the Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival between the 27th and 30th (...)

  

  The Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival is part of the "Hong Kong Wine & Dine Month”. 2011 marked the 3rd edition of this festival, with about (...)

• > RATP: from the depths of Paris to the wider world

  

  Since 2002, the RATP (Paris’s public transport authority), the 5th largest public transport operator in the world, has been exporting its skills (...)

• > Upcoming CEFC event: Poetry and Image: Yu Jian

  

  Two days of screenings and panel discussions will be organized in HKU around the poetic and cinematographic work of the Chinese poet from (...)

• > Upcoming CEFC Seminar: "After the district elections: a test for (...)

  

  Come on the 9th of November at 7pm to listen to Joseph Cheng (City University of Hong Kong), Christine Loh (Civic Exchange), and Francis Moriarty (...)

• > The Hong Kong Theatre Association presents : « Le Père Noël est une ordure (...)

  

  Enjoy France’s cult play of the seventies on the 23, 24, 25 and 26 of November at the Rep Blackbox Theatre in Hong (...)

• > Photo contest by Foundation Alliance française

  

  The Alliance française de Hong Kong selected Mr. LIU Bona’s work for the final round of the photo contest organized by the Foundation Alliance (...)

• > TMA Scholarship in French & Law

  

  Thomas, Mayer & Associates is a French law firm established in Hong Kong since 1996. They are sponsoring the Concours Oratoire (...)

• > Foreign readers gripped by French writers

  

  French literature occupies a central position in the world book market. Supported by strong institutional partners, many French authors are (...)

• > Talk : “Illustrating Hong Kong”, by Emilie Sarnel and Andy Leung, (...)

  

  Emilie Sarnel and Andy Leung are both illustrators whose works are greatly influenced by Hong Kong. They will talk about their inspiration (...)

• > French Manfred Quartet plays for Children of the Mekong and Friends of the (...)

  

  During the "Burgundy Week" organized by the French Chamber in Hong Kong, the Manfred Quartet will be giving a concert, on Monday 24 October at (...)

• > FEAST Projects – a place for the experts and the curious ones

  

  On October 18, Philippe Koutouzis opened his first gallery, in an unusual place to Ap Lei Chau (Aberdeen), on an island facing the sea. This is (...)

• > Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, a milestone in the history of Opera

  

  On 13th Oct, Opera Hong Kong led by its artistic director Warren Mok have marked the history of opera.

• > French Professor Jules Hoffman wins it all

  

  Congratulations to Prof. Jules Hoffman, first French researcher to be awarded the prestigious Shaw Prize this September in Hong Kong... Just a (...)

• > Season opening of the City Chamber Orchestra

  

  The City Chamber Orchestra (leaded by the French conductor Jean Thorel in the past 6 years) opened its season 2011 /2012 on Tuesday 11 October, (...)

• > Peace and harmony – The divine essence of the Fragrant Harbour

  

  From now until October 30, 2011, an exhibition titled “Peace and Harmony – The Divine Spectra of China’s Fragrant Harbour with 108 Aloes of Sacred (...)

• > Alexandre Tharaud Plays Bach & Mozart with Hong Kong Sinfonietta

  

  Alexandre Tharaud, one of the most renowned French pianists today, will play Bach and Mozart with Hong Kong Sinfonietta on October (...)

• > The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe: the greatest race in the sport of (...)

  

  The Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is without doubt one of the greatest sporting events in international horseracing. This exceptional event was (...)

• > All lit-up and very contemporary, Nuit Blanche 2011 celebrates its tenth (...)

  

  Nuit Blanche, Paris’ all-night cultural event, celebrated its 10th year on the night of Saturday 1 October 2011. The success of the event has (...)

• > Hong Kong Arts Festival, the 40th edition

  

  The 2012 Hong Kong Arts Festival Press Conference was held on 3 October. The Festival, for its 40th edition, will present 166 performances, (...)

• > Call for application: Head of the Cordeliers Research Center, (...)

  

  The Cordelier Research Center (CRC) is a center of excellence for multidisciplinary biomedical research in the center of Paris. Now it calls for (...)

• > French researchers successfully produce red blood cells in the (...)

  

  A world first: the team led by Professor Luc Douay at Saint-Antoine hospital, Pierre and Marie Curie-Inserm University in Paris has managed to (...)

• > Shan Sa will be at the Mediatheque of the Alliance francaise

  

  Come and listen to the French author and painter Shan Sa at the Mediatheque of the Alliance francaise on Thursday 13rd October at (...)

• > Fine Art Asia – a Fair to discover!

  

  Since the 3rd of October, Asia Fine Art Fair will be open for one week only. In its seventh edition, this show of decorative art objects and (...)

• > John Wesley, Pop that is not Pop!

  

  Let us pay tribute to the French Gallery de Sarthe presenting in Hong Kong the first exhibition of this cannot-be-missed American (...)

• > Lalanne exhibition at the Ben Brown Gallery, "A Journey into the (...)

  

  Until November 12, the gallery presents an exhibition of extraordinary sculptures and furniture created by Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne (...)

• > Hearts & Crafts - A rendez-vous with Hermès craftsmen

  

  The Hermès Festival des Métiers (A rendez-vous with Hermès craftsmen) started off Friday, September 30 in the shopping all Elements in Kowloon and (...)

• > Hong Kong International Jazz Festival: the Alliance française de Hong Kong (...)

  

  Do not miss "Trio d’en bas" in concert on the 25th and 26th of september

• > Campus France is now on Facebook

  

  CampusFrance Hong Kong is now sharing its information and updates in its new Facebook page. Like it now!

• > The Consulate general of France in Hong Kong and Macau is now on (...)

  

  To follow all the news from The Consulate general of France in Hong Kong and Macau and to know about France’s activity in Hong Kong and Macau, (...)

• > New space for street art at Discovery Bay

  

  An Art showroom of international street art has recently opened in D Deck, a new platform for arts and cultural (...)

• > Opening Ceremony of the « Speaking with Hands » Exhibition at the Macau (...)

  

  The opening ceremony of the “Speaking with with Hands” exhibition of photographs and sculptures took place Wednesday, 21st of September at the (...)

• > The opening ceremony of "French Food Festival" unveiled by the Consul (...)

  

  The opening ceremony of "French Food Festival" has been launched on Friday 16th September at Pacific Place Great Food Hall Great Café, located at (...)

• > Cinema : “Track(s): historical and personal impulse in Wong Kar-Wai’s (...)

  

  On Wednesday 28th of September, come at the Mediatheque, Jordan for Cinema : “Track(s): historical and personal impulse in Wong Kar-Wai’s cinema” (...)

• > Inauguration of the new Mr Chatté’s shop by the Consul general, Arnaud (...)

  

  Inauguration on Saturday the 10th of September of the new Chatté’s shop

• > Renewable marine energy: the resources of France

  

  A source of innovation and economic development, the oceans are a vast reservoir of energy.

• > Parisian for a day: the greeters of Paris

  

  The “greeter” phenomenon has been growing worldwide for 15 years now.

• > Visit of Mr Alain Juppé in Hong Kong

  

  Mr Alain Juppé, Ministre d’Etat, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, visited Hong Kong on the 8th of September (...)

• > Reception at the residence of France for the visit of Alain Juppé

  

  A reception gathering more than 120 people was held at the residence of France on 8th September 2011 for Mr. Alain Juppé, Ministre d’Etat, Minister (...)

• > New staff join the team of the French Consulate

  

  The French Consulate would like to introduce and welcome the new staff who has joined our team.

• > Learn French at the Alliance Française thanks to CEF!

  

  Alliance française de Hong Kong is now a teaching institution accredited by the Continuing Education Fund (CEF).

• > Upcoming CEFC Seminar: “Gesar, the Hero of the Tibetan epic in the People’s (...)

  

  by Katia Buffetrille, Ecole Pratique des Hautes Études (Paris)

• > Woody Allen’s new film "Midnight in Paris" released in Hong Kong!

  

  Directed by Woody Allen, starring Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams and Marion Cotillard, “Midnight in Paris” hits Hong Kong screens on September (...)

• > New step in the student exchange between St Margaret’s English (...)

  

  The last school year 2010-2011 marks the fourth consecutive exchange between St. Margaret’s Co-educational English Secondary and Primary School (...)

• > Latest film by Guillaume Canet « Les petits mouchoirs » ("Little White Lies") (...)

  

  Do not miss the latest film by Guillaume Canet, which has attracted more than 5 million audiences in France.

• > Come and join the Summer International Film Festival (SIFF) (...)

  

  The annual film event runs from 9 August to 23 August 2011 and features 7 French films.

• > YELLE (Live in Hong Kong)

  

  French dance-pop band YELLE is giving a concert next Wednesday on 10 August. The band has recently released “Safari Disco Club”, a brand new album (...)

• > Official opening of new CampusFrance Hong Kong website

  

  Feel free to check the new CampusFrance Hong Kong website

• > The Mars 500 mission

  

  No sooner did they set foot on the virtual red planet, live from Moscow, than the members of the Mars 500 experiment, including Frenchman Romain (...)

• > Signing Ceremony of the “Letter of Intent on Cooperation in the Matter of (...)

  

  The International Cooperation Directorate of the National Police Agency of France and the Hong Kong Police Force (“HKPF”) signed the “Letter of (...)

• > Cocktail Reception for the Alexandre Yersin and Crédit Agricole Scholarship (...)

  

  A cocktail reception in honour of the 11th edition of the Alexandre Yersin and the 2nd edition of the Crédit Agricole scholarships has been held (...)

• > Bastille Day 2011: official reception in Macau

  

  The Consulate general of France in Hong Kong and Macau and the Alliance française of Macau collaborated to organize the festivities of Bastille (...)

• > Bastille Day 2011: official reception in Hong Kong

  

  The official reception of Bastille Day 2011 welcomed about 850 personalities of Hong-Kong.

• > Studying in France under the new academic structure

  

  The Education Bureau of Hong Kong government has organized ‘International Education Forum & Expo’ (IEFE) under the current change of education (...)

• > Bastille Day 2011: a successful ball for the French community!

  

  More than 700 persons went to the Bastille Day ball organized by the Consulate at the Grand Hyatt hotel.

• > Chairs of Excellence of Nanosciences Foundation - Deadline: September 1st (...)

  

  The Nanosciences Foundation is calling for applications to recruit chairs of excellence. This program is created to attract talented scientists (...)

• > International Symposium on Toxicity Assessment (ISTA15)

  

  The 15th edition of International Symposium on Toxicity Assessment took place at the City University of Hong Kong from 3rd to 8th July 2011, (...)

• > Eight successful candidates for the third edition of the program of (...)

  

  Montpelier is their favourite destination for their 3 weeks of intensive courses of French language

• > French Music festival at Olympic City

  

  Six non-stop hours of concert in the purest tradition of the French Music festival!

• > The French Alumni Association presents: the French music festival in Hong (...)

  

  The French Alumni Association and the Consulate General of France in Hong-Kong and Macao present the French Music festival in Hong-Kong, on (...)

• > 80 students from Hong Kong go to study French in France

  

  The sixth consecutive edition of the program of scholarships cofinanced by the Chapter of Hong-Kong of the Club of the Legion d’Honneur and the (...)

• > Participation of the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau in (...)

  

  Espace CampusFrance Hong Kong is honored to participate in the International Education Forum and Expo between July 14 and 16 organized by (...)

• > Le Shlemil Théâtre presents : "Les âmes nocturnes"

  

  The visual arts show " Les âmes nocturnes " invites us to follow the adventures of two sleepwalkers plunged into their dreams, for 5 (...)

• > Where to learn French in Hong Kong: French Learning Café

  

  French Learning Café is a French language school in Hong Kong since 2009, offering lessons and activities for kids, teenagers and adults to learn (...)

• > Le French May: "The Story of Emptiness", Solo Exhibition of Xu (...)

  

  On 10 June 2011, the inauguration of the exhibition was successfully held at the Kwai Fung Hin Art Gallery, with the presence of the (...)

• > Musée du Quai Branly: a dialogue between cultures

  

  Since it opened in June 2006, the Musée du Quai Branly, which is devoted to the arts and civilisations of Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas, (...)

• > Le French Gourmay : INDULGENCE, photography exhibition

  

  The Consulate General of France in Hong-Kong and Macau and Ubifrance presented on Tuesday, June 14th the art preview of the exhibition (...)

• > Pre-Departure Seminars for CUHK and CityU

  

  CampusFrance has organized two pre-departure seminars in June for students who are leaving for France for an exchange programme this (...)

• > 2011 SME Awards

  

  The French Chamber presented its SME Awards during the Annual Gala dinner on May 27, 2011. Created in 2008, this annual event highlights the (...)

• > The Annual Gala of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hong (...)

  

  The annual gala of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hong The French Chamber annual gala dinner took place in the ballroom of the (...)

• > Le French fashion May: “Perfume Tales and Legends”, an exhibition on the (...)

  

  The exhibition “Perfume Tales and Legends” takes place at Garden Court, LG1, Pacific Place, from June 3rd to June 16th (...)

• > Le French May : Rose, c’est Paris by Bettina Rheims & Serge (...)

  

  Le French May invites you to a seductive, intriguing, and voyeuristic photo exhibition: Rose, c’est Paris by Bettina Rheims & Serge Bramly, (...)

• > Le French May - cinema: successful launch of the NOIR program, with the (...)

  

  The launch of the “NOIR” program was marked by a prestigious opening night, with the presence of the Consul General Arnaud Barthélémy, the (...)

• > French SMEs enter the export market

  

  Sometimes all it takes is a bit of a helping hand... France’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offer excellent products and services (...)

• > Results of 6 Alexandre Yersin Excellence Scholarships for 2011

  

  For the 12th consecutive year, the Consulate-General of France offers the opportunity to prepare a master degree in France for Hong Kong & (...)

• > Le French May : NOIR – A film noir retrospective bridging France and Hong (...)

  

  Don’t miss NOIR from 3rd to 26th June 2011, a retrospective about French and Hongkongese films noirs. A press conference was held on May 30, with (...)

• > Dinner at the residence to welcome the famous French writer Guillaume (...)

  

  On the occasion of his passage in Hong Kong for the launch of his last novel " Call from an Angel " (for which a reading session was organized on (...)

• > Cinema : « Comic faces » at Alliance française

  

  Thursday, June 23rd, at 7pm, will take place a showing of cinema : « Comic faces » at the Alliance Française Library.

• > France and its international film festivals

  

  The country can be justly proud of organising no fewer than 166 film festivals each year.

• > Le French May: IETO by Compagnie IETO

  

  Le French May invites you to an inventive multi-arts performance: IETO by compagnie IETO, held from 26 May to 28 May in Sheung Wan Civic (...)

• > Le French May: Dance Melodies in Colours, Paintings by Lalan

  

  The exhibition " Dance Melodies in Colours " by Lalan takes place from May 25th till July 10th at the University Museum and Art (...)

• > The visit of André Syrota in Hong Kong

  

  André Syrota, Chairman and CEO of the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), Chairman and President of the French (...)

• > Lunch at the residence of France in honour of the pianist Bertrand Chamayou (...)

  

  A lunch-buffet was organized on Wednesday 11th May 2011 at the residence of France in honour of the pianist Bertrand Chamayou and the Kafig Dance (...)

• > HK Theatre Association Ltd presents "Musée Haut, Musée Bas" by Jean-Michel (...)

  Don’t miss "Musée Haut, Musée Bas" by Jean-Michel Ribes, an amateur comedy presented by HK Theatre Association Ltd, on June 15th, 16th, 17th and (...)

• > Wine and chocolate from the region PACA are the guests of Hong Kong (...)

  

  12 companies from the region came from May 14th to 16th to expose and to propose a tasting of their products in Hong Kong and (...)

• > Allure Chrome, the gold standard in paint !

  

  A car designer by profession and concept car designer by passion, Laurent Thierry discovered a painting process in 2004 which he is now the only (...)

• > Le French May: IAM - Live in Hong Kong

  

  Let your hair down, get your funk on, and prepare to rap-n-roll hip-hop style with iconic French legends - IAM on 21 May 2011, their only Live in (...)

• > Europe Day 2011 in Hong Kong

  

  On Thursday 5th May 2011, the Europe Day 2011 was celebrated in Dynasty Club by the Office of the European Union in Hong Kong and Macao and the (...)

• > Le French May : Don’t miss the inspired and bewitching music of Syd Matters (...)

  

  For their first tour in China, the musicians of Syd Matters and Chapelier Fou present their musical genius to Hong Kong audience and meet on this (...)

• > Le French May : BOXE BOXE by Käfig Dance Company, limited tickets still (...)

  

  Standing ovation for BOXE BOXE everytime it is performed since its premiere at the International Dance Biennale in Lyon, France in September 2010 (...)

• > The French May : "Cocorico" by Patrice Thibaud & Philippe (...)

  

  Do not miss the multi-art performance "Cocorico" on the 6th, 7th and 8th of May at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Studio (...)

• > Le French May : Mist, Tilt, Kongo & Ceet present the graffiti (...)

  

  Mist, Tilt, Kongo & Ceet are among the originators of the French graffiti movement. Their worlwide artistic journey stops in Hong Kong, where (...)

• > Alain Corneau’s latest film "Love Crime", released in Hong Kong on 5th (...)

  

  Directed by Alain Corneau (well-known for classics such as “Police Python 357”), starring Ludivine Sagnier and Kristin Scott Thomas, “Love Crime” (...)

• > "Crédit Agricole-MAEE" scholarships : 3 grantees from Hong Kong

  

  The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and the group Crédit Agricole S.A. decided at the end of 2009 to create a program to welcome and (...)

• > Le French May : Concert of Bertrand Chamayou and the orchestra Hong Kong (...)

  

  Bertrand Chamayou is one of the most talented pianist of his generation. He plays regularly with famous European orchestras and will be (...)

• > Le French May : Don’t miss the exhibition of "The upside down world of (...)

  

  On the occasion of the French May 2011, the French artist Philippe Ramette was in Hong Kong to open his exhibition of photographs "The upside (...)

• > New appetites for French gastronomy

  

  There was talk of fading stars… And yet French gastronomy bounced back, and found new markets last year. Foie gras, champagne, truffles, (...)

• > Don’t miss the concerts of Le French May: Renaud Capuçon & Frank Braley - (...)

  

  The renowned violinist Renaud Capuçon and the pianist Frank Braley will be exceptionnally in Hong Kong to give a series of 3 concerts and 10 (...)

• > FRANCE 24 French version is now available “à la carte” on the new HKBN package (...)

  

  FRANCE 24 French version is now available on the channel 738 on the new HKBN package bbTV.

• > A two-day seminar to spread anti-drugs messages

  

  The French International School in collaboration with the Consulate General of France through its Attaché of Police, organized a two-day seminar (...)

• > Thierry MARIANI, Secretary of State for Transport visited Hong Kong on 15th (...)

  

  Thierry Mariani, Secretary of State for Transport, paid a 2-day visit to Hong Kong. He had the opportunity to meet different key players in the (...)

• > Visit of "Vendémiaire" from the 15th to the 19th April 2011

  

  Frigate "Vendémiaire" from the French Navy did a port call in Hong Kong from 15th to 19th April 2011 and was moored at Ocean Terminal, Tsim Sha (...)

• > Reception at the residence of France for the visit of Thierry (...)

  

  A reception gathering about 90 people was held at the residence of France the 16th April 2011 for Mr. Thierry Mariani, Secretary of State in (...)

• > Launching of the 3rd edition of Le French GourMay!

  

  Being one of the highlights of Le French May Arts Festival, the third edition of “Le French GourMay” was launched on 12th April 2011, with a press (...)

• > Friendly rugby tournament for the "Vendémiaire" crew

  

  During their port call in Hong Kong, the sailors of "Vendémiaire" have been invited to take part in a friendly rugby tournament on Saturday 16th (...)

• > French Pavilion at CARTES in Asia 2011

  

  The UBIFRANCE / French Trade Commission successfully organized, for the second consecutive year, a French Pavilion at CARTES in Asia 2011 held in (...)

• > Q&A Session on studying in France - “Rencontre” with students

  

  CampusFrance Hong Kong Office and Alliance Française Hong Kong invite you to join the first “Rencontre” in Jordon centre of Alliance (...)

• > Visit of the Consul general to the Government Flying Service on 4 (...)

  

  The Consul general, Mr Arnaud BARTHELEMY, visited the Government Flying Service on 4th April. He was welcomed by Captain Michael Chan, together (...)

• > Le French May : Concert of Laurent Korcia & Hong Kong Sinfonietta

  

  The violinist Laurent Korcia will be in Hong Kong to give two exceptional concerts for Le French May, Friday 15th and Saturday 16th April (...)

• > Cinema : « Kisses scenes » at l’Alliance Française

  

  Thursday, April 14th, at 7pm, will take place a showing of cinema : « Kisses scenes » at the Alliance Française Library.

• > Le French May Arts Festival is back for the 2011 edition

  

  The press conference which kicked off the 19th edition of the French May 2011 took place in the Hotel Grand Hyatt on Tuesday 29th (...)

• > Mouron in concert in the French Speaking Festival 2011

  

  More than 800 French learners participated in the various activities of the French Speaking Festival 2011 at the Lycée (...)

• > Singing competition of the French Speaking Festival 2011

  

  Saturday 26th May 2011 took place in the Lycée Français International the finals of the singing competition of the French Speaking (...)

• > The Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers: “it teaches everyone everywhere”

  

  Founded in 1794 by an influential figure from the French Revolution, Abbé Grégoire, the aim of the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers (CNAM (...)

• > Michel and Augustin : a taste for communications !

  

  Augustin Paluel-Marmont and Michel Rovira, who first met at secondary school, are now in their early thirties. In 2005, they created a brand (...)

• > The new Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macau has (...)

  

  Arnaud BARTHELEMY was appointed Consul General in Hong Kong and Macau.

• > The 11th European Higher Education Fair successfully attracted over 4700 (...)

  

  The 11th European higher Education Fair ended with a great success in which 4,700 visitors came to the Hong Kong Central library on 12th and 13th (...)

• > Great success for the « Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux 2008 » (...)

  

  The Hong Kong UBIFRANCE office, assisted by Guangdong and Shanghai team, has welcomed 92 Chateaux of Bordeaux, reunited under the authority of (...)

• > French speaking festival : An evening with Serge Bloch

  

  Serge Bloch will present his work as an illustrator and he will talk about the different aspects of his art. He will also answer questions from (...)

• > Program of the Francophone World Festival on Saturday 26 March

  

  This year the Francophone World Festival will take place at the Lycée Français International Victor Ségalen

• > Call for proposals : ANR (French National Agency for Research)

  

  The Chairs of Excellence Programme aims to attract the best researchers and professors, either French or foreign, in France by providing with the (...)

• > “French Culture Week” – 28 March to 2 April

  

  With the support of Consulate General of France in Hong Kong & Macau, Alliance Française of Hong Kong, Atout France, YCH Wong Wha San (...)

• > French speaking festival : An evening with Xu Ge Fei and Patrick (...)

  

  Former student of the Alliance Française of Shanghai, Xu Ge Fei decides to create her book house to pursue her passion for cultural exchanges (...)

• > European Higher Education Fair 2011

  

  The European Higher Education Fair 2011, for the 11th consecutive year, will be held on 12nd & 13th March 2011, at the Central Library, (...)

• > "PROCORE" Scheme: new call for proposal

  

  The Research Grants Council and the Consulate General of France launch the exercise of the France - Hong Kong "PROCORE" Joint Research Scheme. (...)

• > Fête de la Francophonie 2011

  

  The Alliance française de Hong Kong, the Consulates General of France, Switzerland, Canada and Belgium (Wallonia-Brussells Delegation in China) (...)

• > Presentation by GOBELINS, A World of Animation

  

  The Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macao and CampusFrance are pleased to invite Mr. Eric Reviewer, international Relations Manager (...)

• > An evening with Isabelle Perrin

  

  In partnership with Hong Kong Harp Chamber, the Alliance française de Hong Kong invites harpist Isabelle Perrin.

• > French speaking festival : An evening with Inouk Touzin

  

  Inouk Touzin is invited to Hong Kong by AFLE association to conduct a series of drama and poetry workshops with learners of (...)

• > Second edition of the EU Film Festival in Hong Kong!

  

  The second edition of the EU Film Festival is going to take place from February 24 to March 9.

• > Self-service electric cars in Paris

  

  The first self-service electric cars will be on the streets of the French capital from next October.

• > Summer Scholarships for learning French language and arts courses in (...)

  

  Institut d’Etudes Supérieures des Arts (www.iesa.info) , is now offering two scholarships for students in HK.

• > French undersea archaeology: an international benchmark

  

  French archaeologists from the Department of Underwater and Marine Archaeological Research are recognised internationally and are involved in (...)

• > Come and discover "MyFrenchFilmFestival"!

  

  MyFrenchFilmFestival.com is an innovative concept, a new way of sharing your love of French cinema with Internet users all over the (...)

• > Paris heads for the sales

  

  The winter sales in Paris provide an opportunity for a major promotional event. “Soldes by Paris” is now running for the 5th time, starting on 12 (...)

• > Nao, the little French robot that is captivating the Japanese

  

  Tokyo has bought 30 of these small humanoids from the company Aldebaran Robotics. In making inroads into the Japanese archipelago, a land where (...)