Around DB Magazine

18/12/2024

Since 2015, the HLG Kart Race has been an annual community fundraising event held in Discovery Bay, where children aged 7-12 race down the Discovery Bay Road cycle lane, using Karts provided by HLG. The ninth edition of the race was held on November 23rd, 2024. Check out the results here: https://www.arounddb.com/news/congratulations-to-this-years-hlg-kart-race-participants-of-2024/

12/12/2024

The Hong Kong Bach Choir and Orchestra is opening its 2024-25 season on Monday December 16, 2024, 8:00 PM at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert hall. Titled “Unfinished?”, this concert features three of the most iconic unfinished works in classical music: Johann Sebastian Bach’s Fugue with 3 Subjects, Schubert’s Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished”, and Mozart’s Requiem.

Please visit the Bach Choir’s Instagram channel for a series of concert introductory shorts presented by our Music Director Jerome Hoberman. He will walk you through the concept behind this programme and the many intriguing stories behind these pieces. Also, stay tuned for full-feature pre-concert talks coming soon on YouTube!

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Soloists in the Mozart Requiem are soprano Vivian Yau, mezzo-soprano Samantha Chong, tenor Henry Ngan, and baritone Caleb Woo. The concert will be conducted by Music Director Jerome Hoberman.

Tickets are available at our event's online URBTIX page at https://www.urbtix.hk/event-detail/12520 or any URBTIX ticketing counter in town.

18/11/2024

Don't miss the chance to enjoy the fantastic performance of “Vuela” by the world-renowned Spanish flamenco diva Sara Baras! Celebrated for her lightning-fast footwork and intricate movements, Baras is one of the most prestigious and recognised Spanish representatives in the international performing arts scene. The choreographic journey of "Vuela" is composed in four acts, paying tribute to the Spanish guitar virtuoso and composer Paco de Lucía (1947-2014).

Book your tickets at https://www.urbtix.hk/event-detail/12485/ for December 6 or 7!

Don’t miss the flamenco guitar recital! Enjoy a captivating journey of flamenco music on 7 December!

Grab your tickets at https://www.urbtix.hk/event-detail/12517/.

Details: https://bit.ly/3NpPSi8

18/11/2024

Don't miss the chance to see Il Trittico from December 13-15! Get your tickets now at www.urbtix.hk/event-detail/12438/

18/11/2024

Don't miss out on these flash sale steals! Visit Toys Club now!

15/11/2024

This year, the ever-popular Prestige Christmas Gift Fair at the Grand Ballroom of the Conrad Hong Kong, will be on November 18 (Monday) from 10am-8pm. Don’t miss the chance to visit or exhibit at the fair! For more information or to exhibit, visit www.prestigefairs.hk

12/11/2024

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12/11/2024

Atelier Bouclier is Dicovery Bay’s own luxury leather accessories brand. Every item is handmade and hand stitched in Discovery Bay using the finest quality ethically sourced hides and materials. Our personalised approach ensures that each item carries a unique story. Discover the perfect accessory that reflects your individuality and elevates your everyday look. From the simple to the sophisticated, Bouclier is a unique purveyor of high quality, locally made leather bags, belts and other accessories.

11/11/2024

Peter Phillips, founder of the world’s leading Renaissance music ensemble The Tallis Scholars, is conducting Tallis Vocalis in the final concert of their 10th anniversary season: Tallis Christmas Mass on November 21 at St John’s Cathedral, Central. The concert features Thomas Tallis’ Missa Puer natus est nobis, a seven-part masterpiece of Renaissance polyphony, plus Marian motets by both contemporary and Renaissance composers. To book tickets, visit www.art-mate.net. [PHOTO COURTESY OF Tallis Vocalis.]

07/11/2024

FINAL CALL! Hong Kong Grand Opera is bringing Hansel and Gretel to the Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium from November 22 to 23. In this brand-new production of Engelbert Humperdinck’s catchy three-act opera, two siblings become fascinated by a beautiful candy house and fall into the hands of an evil witch. The magic of the Grimm tale comes to life in this fairy-tale opera and, as per operatic tradition, the role of Hansel is played by a female singer. Seize the last chance to buy tickets at https://www.urbtix.hk/event-detail/12519 (URBTIX) or www.art-mate.net/buy_ticket/78888 (art-mate). [PHOTO COURTESY OF HKGO.]

09/10/2024

This Weekend: YHKCC Form 1 Admission Briefing (2025/26)!

3 more days to go! Grasp the final chance to register for the English or Mandarin Session of the Form 1 Admission Briefing (2025/26) of the YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College, which will be held this Saturday (12 Oct) from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm in their campus, for a thorough understanding of different aspects of the school, plus joining their school fair!

Seats are limited, act now to register online:
English Session:
https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/ymca-of-hong-kong-christian-college-admission-briefing-for-202526-tickets-1006857206007

Mandarin Session:
https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/yhkcc-202526-form-1-admission-briefing-mandarin-tickets-1007307462737

17/09/2024

Guidepost Montessori Open House: A Taste of the Montessori Journey

Guidepost Montessori invites families interested in exploring our campuses to join us for the Guidepost Montessori Open House on September 28. Our Head of School and dedicated team will welcome you to our beautifully prepared classrooms for children aged 2.5 to 6 years, where you can experience our authentic Montessori and Enrichment Programs and discover our engaging learning environments firsthand.

As an exclusive offer, families attending the Open House will receive free trial credits towards our Enrichment Program Experience upon successful enrollment, with registration required by September 28.

Date: Saturday, 28 September
Time:
Session 1: 9:30am – 10:45pm
Session 2: 11:00am – 12:15pm
Sign up now: https://bit.ly/GuidepostMontessori_SepOpenHouse_AroundDB

We look forward to sharing the Montessori journey with you!

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12/09/2024

The third Peng Chau Island Swimming Race 2024 will be held on October 1, Tuesday, National Day.

This cross-sea swimming race is the third event in the 2024 cross-sea swimming series of the Hong Kong Crossing Tour Group. The biggest feature is that in addition to providing 1700-meter and 3400-meter experience and middle distance, it also provides a "half-marathon" 5500-meter course suitable for all levels of swimmers.

According to Ms. Lai, one of the organizers of the swimming competition, "Pingzhou has clear water and sports venues, making it suitable for cross-sea swimming."

Registration for the Peng Chau Island Swimming Race Week will start on Tuesday, September 3.

To register, visit https://www.eventshorizons.com/2024-pcc

12/09/2024

YAMA Foundation, a Hong Kong nonprofit dedicated to delivering
yoga, arts and meditation therapies to vulnerable communities, is holding its first fundraising gala on 21 September 2024. The event includes yoga, brunch, games and entertainment, with all proceeds going to fund an Accessible Wellbeing Centre, fully equipped for people with disabilities and special
needs.

Since 2016, YAMA Foundation has been making wellbeing accessible - both physically and financially - to people who need it most. Namely: people with disabilities and special needs, people with neurodivergence, people with mental health challenges, and people living in poverty.

“So far, we’ve been renting other people’s spaces across the city, working around their schedules for our community classes,” says Hersha Chellaram, YAMA Foundation Co-founder and Executive Director. “But with growing demand for our services, it's been more and more difficult to find venues
that are accessible and available.” “We’ve struggled to find venues with accessible entrances and toilets, and have had to cancel classes due to broken lifts. The spaces themselves are often cluttered and distracting for students with ADHD. And we spend a great deal of time navigating the schedules of venues and students,” she continues.

“That time would be better spent supporting more people. We’ve reached a point where we need to open our own centre, fully accessible and purpose-built for the people we serve.”

If you would like to attend the fundraising event, visit https://yamahk.org/latest-news/2024/7/25/back-to-wellbeing-2024-yoga-brunch-fundraising-event . If you're unable to attend but would like to support YAMA’s goal of opening Hong Kong’s first Accessible Wellbeing Centre, you are welcome to donate at https://give.asia/campaign/back-to-wellbeing-2024 #/story

03/09/2024

The September Issue of Around DB is out now! Read about the HK International Comedy Festival, the DB Open Water Race Challenge, the Hyrox Champs and more!