ENTER THE DB DEFINITELY BEST TALENT SHOW
June 7 is your last chance to enter the DB Definitely Best Talent Show. The theme of the first contest is singing, and anyone aged 13 or above can audition to take part. Simply complete the online registration form and submit a five-minute video of yourself singing, either solo or as a pair, in Cantonese, Mandarin or English. The top eight contestants in each group (the Discovery Bay Group and Public Group) will be invited to compete in the finals on June 25 at DB North Amphitheatre. Visit https://forms.gle/1M4zK63KZojgS8Pn6.
DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
We’ll have to wait until October for DB Dragon Boat Race Day but
there are plenty of alternate ways to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival (Tuen Ng),which falls on June 22. Races are being held at Stanley, Aberdeen and Sai Kung and there’s a traditional water parade in Tai O. The Dragon Boat Carnival kicks off on June 24 at Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade with plenty of free, live entertainment, plus the chance to see top international paddlers compete in the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races.
GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI SUMMER ADVENTURES
Guidepost Montessori is setting families up for
an unforgettable summer by offering parents the opportunity to enrol kids in any one of its Asia locations. There are an exciting range of summer programmes on offer at Guidepost campuses in Bali, Beijing and Hangzhou for kids aged one-and-a-half to six years – and you are free to mix-and-match based on where your travels take you.
At the DB campus, Guidepost Montessori’s Mini Makers Summer Camp is all about creativity and fun. Aimed at inspiring innovative thinkers, the dual- language (English and Mandarin) programme is ideal for children who are interested in DIY and crafting. The week-long camp runs from July 3 to 7, and is open to kids aged two to six years. A 5% discount is available for DB campers who also enrol for two or more weeks at a Guidepost Summer Camp in Bali, Beijing or Hangzhou or at one of the five Guidepost campuses across Hong Kong. To find out more, call 9126 6211 or visit www.guidepost.hk. [PHOTOS COURTESY OF Guidepost Montessori.]
SIXTH FORM SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE AT DBIS
Discovery Bay International School (DBIS) is offering scholarships to Year 12 applicants with strong academic pedigree. Six scholarship places will be available starting this August, offering 25% off tuition fees for two years. DBIS Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13) is an excellent choice for parents who want their children to achieve exceptional A Level results that support them to go to world-class universities across the globe. To apply for a scholarship, visit dbis.hk/year12scholarship. [PHOTO COURTESY OF DBIS.]
IGOLO COMME LA VIE IN DB NORTH
Holistic, trilingual playgroup Rigolo Comme La Vie is opening a campus in DB North on June 19. Classes for children aged 0 to 3 years are taught in English, French or Mandarin. Rigolo Comme La Vie uses holistic teaching approaches to ensure that children grow up to be well- rounded, confident and successful global citizens. Teachers aim to help learners reach their full potential by nurturing their emotional, intellectual, and physical growth. To find out more and register for a free trial class from June 20 to 30. WhatsApp 5495 8810 or visit www.rclv.org.
[PHOTO COURTESY OF Rigolo Comme La Vie.]
YIHONG HSU AT GALLERY JEEUM
Hailey Shin is presenting Happenings, a solo exhibition by Hong Kong- based abstract artist Yihong Hsu, at Gallery Jeeum in DB North from June 3 to July 2. Ask Hailey what draws her to Yihong’s canvases and she references the bold colours and use of pattern, also their ability to tell a story. “Yihong paints everyday human life – her own experiences, feelings and encounters – using nature’s elements, primarily flowers and floral motifs. She reveals that everything that happens in human life also happens in nature. It’s all about survival, life and vitality.” [PHOTO COURTESY OF Gallery Jeeum.]
REGISTER TO RUN LANTAU 2 PEAKS
Registration is open for the CBRE Lantau 2 Peaks! Action Asia Events is offering Around DB readers who enrol this month using the code VIPBAYMEDIA a 10% discount. In the trail race, being held on October 8, competitors choose to run either the 23km (two peaks) or 15km (half peak) course, solo or in mixed teams of four. The 23km course goes up and over both Lantau and Sunset peaks, with a total elevation gain of almost 1,800m. To get involved, visit www.actionasiaevents.com. [PHOTO COURTESY OF Action Asia Events.]
DBFC VETS’ BIG WIN
May 15 was a big night for DBFC Vets, with the team beating second placed Spartans Masters 3 ~ 1 to retain their HK Legends League title. The title was secured with two games left to play after title contender HKFC lost against KCC that same night. DBFC Vets are sponsored by Tanner De Witt solicitors thanks to one of their partners – long-time DB resident Tim Drew. For more on DBFC Vets, visit www.discoverybayfc.com. [PHOTO COURTESY OF Gary Rollinson.]
NEW DBIS SOUTH LANTAU BUS SERVICE
Travelling to school in Discovery Bay will be easier for South Lantau-based children from August, when Discovery Bay International School (DBIS) introduces its new South Lantau bus service. Covering Mui Wo, Pui O, Cheung Sha and Tong Fuk, the new service is a welcome option for parents looking to avail of DBIS’ impressive facilities and British-based curriculum. To find out more, contact admissions@dbis.edu.hk. [PHOTO COURTESY OF DBIS.]
ENTER FOR THE PROVERSE PRIZES
Proverse Hong Kong founders, 19-year DB residents Gillian and Verner
Bickley are pleased to announce that the entry period for the Proverse
Prizes 2023 edition has begun. To submit your work – unpublished book-
length works of fiction, non-fiction, or poetry; and/or single poems previously unpublished in English – by June 30, visit www.proversepublishing.com. DB resident Flora Qian (pictured) is a finalist for the Proverse Prize 2022; the winners will be announced at the Proverse Autumn Reception on November 21. [PHOTO COURTESY OF Gillian Bickley.]
A BREATH OF DISCOVERY GUIDEBOOK
A Breath of Discovery, the new, free guidebook available at DB Plaza concierge, is definitely worth a look. Designed to celebrate the natural beauty in and around DB, it features four hiking trails to encourage residents to explore their immediate surroundings. Hikes on offer range from a challenging 13-kilometre trek from Tung Chung to DB via Tiger’s Head to a family- friendly jaunt from DB Ferry Pier to Central Park. You can download a digital copy of A Breath of Discovery at www.visitdiscoverybay.com.
CALL TO ACTION FROM TAILS
Mui Wo-based Team for Animals in Lantau South (TAILS) is full, and cannot accept any cats or dogs for foster and adoption until it can rehome at least one-third of the 75 animals currently under its care. In calling for action, founder Dr Esslin Terrighena suggests some ways we can all help: “Open your home to an animal in need as a foster or adopter. Come on board and volunteer your time and skills. Donate toward our medical bills or operational costs. It costs money to run a charity and rescue animals. Veterinary bills and animal care are our biggest expenses.” To get involved, visit www.tailslantau.org.