Happenings & Events: May!
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GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI SUMMER CAMP
Stories come to life in the Guidepost Montessori Storybook Adventure Camp, where each week is inspired by the imaginative worlds of well-known children’s authors. Young campers, aged 2 to 6, explore these stories through creative art, hands-on building, science experiments and playful problem-solving. Weekly camps are on offer from June 29 to July 31 at the school’s DB North campus. Enrol by May 17 to receive 10% savings; register for three or more weeks to save an additional 5%. To find out more, email admissions@guidepost.hk
or visit guidepost.hk.
BLOOD DONATION IN DB SOUTH
Looking to donate blood to save lives? The Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service’s blood donation vehicle is in DB South Plaza from May 22 to 24, 10.30am to 4.30pm. Given the ageing population and the increasing demand for blood transfusion, BTS is proactively recruiting new donors across Hong Kong. To donate in DB this month, register at FB @db.community.hk.
WILD ABOUT SPICY TIGER
Delivering a punchy menu packed with bold Szechuan flavours and a dazzling decor complete with neon signage, Spicy Tiger more than lives up to its exotic name. Since roaring on to the DB dining scene in January 2025, co-owners Huijun and her husband have followed through on a very definite agenda, namely to provide tasty, affordable food out of a welcoming, community-oriented venue.
“As DB residents, we are passionate about bringing something different to the community,” Huijun opens. “We’re the only Szechuan restaurant in DB, our three chefs are very experienced having worked at Hutong and 12 Flavors, and our food is both authentic and affordable with ingredients sourced in Chengdu. We want people to relax and have fun at Spicy Tiger, so there’s a VIP room with karaoke and a pet-friendly outdoor area, as well as the 80-seater dining room. We also host regular events to bring the community together… everything from cultural events to pet adoption days.”
It will come as no surprise to Spicy Tiger’s loyal clientele that restaurant manager Joe and the team are going all out for Mother’s Day on May 10 with a dim-sum brunch, kids’ activities and free-flow wine for mums. “They deserve it,” Huijun says with a smile. “At Spicy Tiger, we live to entertain people – if they’re happy, we are happy too.”
MAY IS HELPER MONTH
Launched back in 2015, Helper Appreciation Month enables all of us in the community – individuals, schools and businesses – to give of our time to ensure that DB helpers feel the love and have some well-deserved fun. A series of informative and empowering free events are being planned. To find out more, turn to page 24 and visit Facebook @MayHelperAppreciation.
AMPCONTROL DB AT THE SOCCER SEVENS
Ampcontrol DB has been invited to participate in the Masters section of the HKFC Standard Chartered Priority Private Soccer Sevens, which is being held from May 22 to 24 at Hong Kong Football Club. Since 2017, the team has reached the final of the tournament on several occasions and they won the Masters Trophy in 2018 and 2025. This year, they’re back looking to retain their title and complete a hat trick of wins. The main sponsor again in 2026 is Ampcontrol; secondary sponsors include Tanner De Witt, Feather & Bone, Ona/ A Tavola, Tsunami, Axis Performance, Around DB, Riedel and Creative Lighting Asia. To find out more, turn to page 12, and visit hksoccersevens.com and discoverybayfc.com. [PHOTO BY Nigel Baillie.]
ENSEMBLE EVENING AT DC
The Discovery College music department is hosting one of its most anticipated annual events: Ensemble Evening on May 19 from 6pm to 7.30pm at the DC Theatre. Audiences can expect a range of music styles including Motown, Classical, Pop and R&B performed by DC Chamber Orchestra, Cobra Choir, Secondary Choir and the high-energy Stage Band. This is a free event and the whole community is invited to enjoy a night of wonderful music. For more on DC, visit discovery.esf.edu.hk.
Dates For Your Diary
MAY 9 & 10 | SHOP THE DB WEEKEND MARKET in DB South Plaza from 11am to 6pm. Visit handmadehongkong.com.
MAY 30 | JOIN A BEACH CLEAN-UP! Meet at the Nim Shue Wan gate at 2pm. Email dana@plasticfreeseas.org.
ALL MONTH | DONATE PRELOVED FURNITURE to people in need through DB Mothers & Friends. To arrange for pick-up, visit FB @dbmf.collection.
BEACH CLEAN-UP AT PAK NAI
While the monthly Plastic Free Seas clean-up at Nim Shue Wan on May 30 is the last before the summer, DB’s homegrown ecocharity is supporting a special beach clean-up at Pak Nai on May 16 from 2pm to 4pm. A renowned scenic wetland and mangrove area on Hong Kong’s northwestern coast, Pak Nai features extensive mudflats and diverse marine life, including horseshoe crabs. The clean-up involves removing spartina (an invasive cord grass), aquaculture debris and litter. To sign up as a volunteer at the event, head to handsonhongkong.org.
THE DOGTOR
Andrew J. C. Spires, Around DB photographer, freelance marketing manager and dad to two, has published his first fully illustrated, read-aloud children’s book: The Dogtor. Aimed at kids aged 2 to 8, the story follows loveable Ruff the Dogtor Dog, who ‘cures’ kids’ bumps and boo-boos with a wag of his tail… and turns into a real hero during an emergency. The Dogtor is on sale at Bookazine and The Lion Rock Press – or you can get a signed copy with a personalised inscription at andrew-spires.com. A percentage of sales from each book goes to Ruff’s chosen charity Tails of Lantau, and there are special discounts available at Ohana veterinary clinic in Tin Hau for anyone who buys The Dogtor.
TEDx YOUTH TALK
Students at Discovery College are holding a TEDx Youth Talk on June 8 from 5pm to 7pm. The event, being held at the school’s ground floor theatre, is free and open to the whole community. This year’s theme is ‘Kaleidoscope’, and you can expect an exciting evening filled with stories, questions and bold ideas – the student speakers are eager to speak up, stand out and share their visions for the future. To register in advance, visit eventbrite.hk.
WIND IN THE WILLOWS
DB’s The Performer’s Studio Theatre Company – a semi-professional troupe of 30+ child actors led by director-producer Emma Tielus-Ward – is staging the Asian premier of a brand-new adaptation of Wind in the Willows on May 30 and 31 at Sheung Wan Civic Centre Theatre. The hit musical from the creator of Downton Abbey Julian Fellowes, and award-winning composerlyricist duo George Stiles and Anthony Drewe is known for its exuberant choreography and upbeat score. To book tickets, visit ticketflap.com.
THE NEXT CHAPTER
Every year, Island Dance chooses a different theme for its annual show. For this year’s production, The Next Chapter, teachers took inspiration from different book genres, ranging from children's books, to Shakespearian classics, contemporary fiction and non-fiction. You can catch The Next Chapter live on stage at Y-Theatre, Chai Wan on June 13 and 14, with 300 Island Dance performers (140 from DB). For tickets and to find out more, head to islanddance.com.hk, or WhatsApp 9159 0663.
Fun! Family! Exercise!
HOP INTO A DRAGON BOAT AND BECOME A SEA CUCUMBER TODAY!
Looking for a fun way to get and stay fit while being part of a friendly community? One hour of paddling with the Sea Cukes burns more than 600 active calories while strengthening muscles all over your body, including your back, core, shoulders and legs.
Who Are We?
Founded in 2013 as a DB community team, our initial goal was simple: to have fun. Staying true to that purpose, we adopted the sea cucumber – the slowest-moving animal in the sea – as our proud mascot and symbol.
As our love for dragon boating grew, so did our passion for racing. We started training year-round in 2015 in our own dragon boat and have won several trophies since. Our silverware is now proudly displayed in affiliated businesses across DB.
"Still, we are a team of normal people with common goals: having fun, getting better at boating, and camaraderie,” founding members Susan and Todd Chipner say.
What Do We Do?
We train (almost) every Saturday and Sunday near Sam Pak Wan Beach in DB North. This makes us the only fully dedicated year-round dragon boat team in DB. Participation in training is voluntary but encouraged, as we take part in more than 10 races around Hong Kong each year. We have proudly represented the DB community in Stanley, Cheung Chau, Chai Wan, Sai Kung, Shatin, Lamma Island and Mui Wo among others, as well as at our ‘home race’ in DB in October.
While we love competing, there's one thing we love even more – our inclusive community. We like to be social after training, enjoying a coffee or beverage of choice as we support each other with everything in and outside the boat, in true team and DB spirit.
So if you're at least 18 years old and like fun and exercise, come as you are and join us in our boat and beyond.
