Happenings & Events: Stuff To Know In May!

WORLD IRISH DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS Congratulations to Sofia Brantingham, Fiadh Rose Howlin and Molly Whitehead: three Lantau-based dancers who headed to Dublin, Ireland from April 13 to 20 to compete in the 53rd World Irish Dance Championships. The girls competed in the 20-21, 12-13 and 16-17 age categories and represented McGahan Lees Academy of Irish Dance (Instagram @irishdance_ hongkong). For more on the championships, visit www.clrgoireachtas.com. CARBON HOUSE TOUR City Management is organising a tour of kNOw Carbon House on May 10 with a free round-trip coach service from DB North. Situated in the Old Wanchai Post Office, kNOw Carbon House aims to raise public awareness on carbon neutrality through interactive experiences and educational activities, including games, talks and environmental workshops. The EPD’s popular Big Waster mascot is on hand to guide visitors on making small lifestyle adjustments to lower their carbon footprint. To find out more and enrol, call 5469 1748 or visit Facebook @DynamicDBers. HARRY WRIGHT INTERNATIONAL: MAKING WAVES FOR 50 YEARS This year, Harry Wright International (HWI) celebrates 50 years of empowering young swimmers and shaping Hong Kong’s aquatic culture. Founded in 1975 by coach captain Harry Wright, a pioneer of swimming in the region, the school has grown into a Hong Kong institution – touching thousands of lives across the territory. From parent-and-child lessons to elite swim squads and adult classes, HWI offers something for every age, every ability, and every ambition. HWI has been a trusted swim partner for families in DB for decades, offering expert-led lessons at Club Siena, with a structured progression system, small group sizes and professional coaching that meets international standards. HWI’s community-driven values resonate with DB families, and the elite coaches ensure swimmers build skills with confidence. Over the past five decades,18 Olympians, 22 Asian Games and 12 Commonwealth athletes have trained with HWI, representing Hong Kong and countries around the globe on the world’s biggest stage. Recent notable alumni include Siobhán Haughey and Ian Ho. To celebrate 50 years, HWI is launching a series of community events to bring swimmers past and present together. There’s a Charity Swim Meet on May 18, with participants of the HWI Learn To Swim programme; a Talk of the Champions on June 4, with guest speaker Arno Kamminga; a 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner on June 21, and a Year-End Charity Swim Meet in December. For more on HWI’s 50th anniversary celebrations, visit www.harrywright.com.hk and watch this space. COMMUNITY GALA BALL DBIS PTSA and DC PTA have come together to organise a joint-school gala ball themed ‘A Night in Old Hong Kong’. Dust off your cheongsams and Tang suits for a night of dancing and fine dining at Auberge Discovery Bay on May 24. This glitzy parent-driven, parent-organised event is open to the whole community and kicks off with performances by students. Scan the QR code for tickets, priced at HK$950. DB SPORT-A-THON The DB Sport-A-Thon – your opportunity to experience fun, newly emerged sports – continues this month at DB North Plaza Pitch for residents aged six years and up. On May 10, you can try your hand at Mölkky, a game where players throw a pin to knock over numbered pins and score points. And on May 24, it’s all about Cornhole: players take turns throwing fabric bean bags at an inclined board with a hole in its far end. You score points by landing a bag on the board or putting a bag through the hole. To find out more and enrol, call 5469 1748 or visit Facebook @DynamicDBers. AMPCONTROL DB AT THE SOCCER SEVENS Ampcontrol Discovery Bay has been invited to participate in the masters section of the HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens 2025, which is being held from May 16 to 18 at Hong Kong Football Club. Since 2017, the team has reached the final in every year of the tournament and they won the masters in 2018 without conceding a goal. This year, they’re back looking for another title win. Sponsors for 2025 are Ampcontrol, CTC, Marvelsoft, Tanner de Witt, The Chippy and Kelme. To find out more, turn to page 22, visit www.hksoccersevens.com and www.discoverybayfc.com. 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 welldeserved fun. A series of informative and empowering free events are being planned. For details and to get involved, visit Facebook @MayHelperAppreciation. ACTION SPRINT TRAILS SERIES, DB The DB leg of Action Asia Events’ Action Sprint Trails Series heads out from DB Plaza on May 18. Competitors choose between two distances – 9km or 12km – and the 12km course includes the climb over Tiger’s Head. The Sprints have been part of the Hong Kong trail running scene since 2003 with fair cut-offs for all runners and hikers on well-marked, picturesque courses. To find out more and enrol, visit www.actionasiaevents.com. HONG KONG MOMENTS This is your last chance to catch DB-based artist Richard Crosbie’s first solo exhibition showing through May 17 at KC100 Art Space, Kwai Hing. Hong Kong Moments marks an important milestone in Richard’s artistic career with the 50+ paintings on show illustrating his creative journey so far. For more on Richard and his work, visit www.richardcrosbieart.com.