Culture, Education and Science

The Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau and the “Legion d’Honneur Club” Hong Kong Chapter is launching applications for its jointly organized Summer French Language Scholarships. The objective of the scholarship is to encourage students studying French at higher educational institutes in Hong Kong and Macau to directly immerse themselves in French language and culture.

In line with measures taken by the HKSAR government to reduce the risk of the spread of the coronavirus, Campus France Hong Kong Office will not be receiving the public at the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau until further notice.

The 3rd edition of the Night of Ideas was held on the 18th January, 2020 at Saint James’ Settlement in Wan Chai. Under the theme of “Revolution of sharing”, the event addressed the topic of social innovation through a diversity of formats: panel discussions, short film screenings, educational workshops, a community-oriented art project, dance and band performances.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Alexandre Yersin Scholarship, which offers excellence scholarship to the best students of Hong Kong and Macau who want to study in France.

The third edition of “The Night of Ideas” (in French: Nuit des Idées) is coming to Hong Kong! Under the theme of “The Revolution of Sharing”, this free and festive community-oriented event will take place from 4:00 to 9:00 pm on Saturday, 18th January 2020 at Saint James’ Settlement, Wan Chai.