This year The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, major partner of the Le French May since 2012, is contributing over HK$7 million to fund six highlight programmes and an educational programme promoting Sino-French cultural exchange to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between France and China.
Today (26 February), Club Chairman T. Brian Stevenson joined Consul-General of France in Hong Kong and Macau Arnaud Barthélémy and Under Secretary for Home Affairs of the Hong Kong SAR Florence Hui to announce programme details at a press conference.
Mr Stevenson said the Jockey Club was very honoured to be the major partner of Le French May for the third year and support educational programme for visual arts and performing arts. 55,000 people are expected to attend, including over 2,000 underprivileged students who can enjoy the performances with free tickets offered by the Club’s Charities Trust.
The Trust-sponsored programmes being staged between May and August comprise Counter-Tenor Philippe Jaroussky with the Venice Baroque Orchestra; The Mirror by Théatre des Asphodèles; French Shadows: All Eyes on China; New Circus (L’Immédiat) by Camille Boitel; Palaces on the Seas: The Golden Age of French Ocean Liners; and Crossing Signs by Fabienne Verdier.
To celebrate the Festival, the Club will also organise special French-themed nights of racing and entertainment every Wednesday at Happy Valley Racecourse between 14 and 28 May.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is not only one of the world’s leading horse racing organisations, but also Hong Kong’s largest community contributor, donating HK$1.95 billion in 2012/13. In addition, the Club is a major taxpayer, Hong Kong’s single largest by far, generating over HK$17.64 billion in 2012/13 for public funds. The Club pioneers technology applications for sporting and betting entertainment, striving for the highest levels of customer service. As a membership club, it is recognised as one of Asia’s most prestigious. These multifaceted roles make it a well-respected and remarkable organisation, dedicated to its mission of enhancing the quality of life for all Hong Kong people.
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Club Chairman T. Brian Stevenson says the Jockey Club is very honour to be the major partner of Le French May for the third year and support educational programme for visual arts and performing arts.
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Club Chairman T. Brian Stevenson (3rd right), Consul-General of France in Hong Kong and Macau Arnaud BarthAclAcmy (4th right), Consul (Culture, Education & Science) Anne Denis-Blanchardon (2nd left), Under Secretary for Home Affairs of the Hong Kong SAR Florence Hui (4th left), Vice President of the Alliance FranAĦħaise de Hong Kong Wendy Siu (2nd right), Director of the Board of Le French May Michelle Ong (3rd left) and celebrity ambassadors Johnnie To (1st right) and Amanda Strang (1st left) at Le French May press conference.
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Group photo.
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