The French Science Festival is a major annual French scientific culture event held in France and around the world. It aims to promote science and enable the general public to discuss scientific subjects.To tie in with the theme of this year’s French Science Festival "Sport and Science: from health to performance", the Science Promotion Unit of Hong Kong Science Museum and the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau will collaborate and roll out a series of feature programmes at the Hong Kong Science Museum between November 10 and 27, including the "Science at the Service of Medals" exhibition, virtual reality experience of "A Taste for Risk", a film screening, a conference and a panel discussion.

For a complete list of exciting events, please visit the website of the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong & Macau!

"Science at the Service of Medals" exhibition

Every athlete's journey to the podium is fueled by personal determination, intense training, dedicated coaching, and the crowd's enthusiastic support. But there's one more critical factor - science. This exhibition showcases the collaborative efforts of scientists across diverse disciplines. They develop equipment to enhance speed, utilise virtual reality training to combat fatigue, and individualise training regimens through physiology studies, among other things, all aimed at empowering athletes.

In races that winning is determined down to the nearest hundredth of a second, science is the key to helping athletes standing on the top of the podium. Join us in delving into the research where science intertwines with sports, supporting the athletes as they push their limits in the quest for medals.

Exhibition Period: 10–27 November 2023
Opening Hours:
10:00–19:00 for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
10:00–22:00 for Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Venue: G/F Exhibition Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum
Suitable for: Public
Fee: Free admission for museum visitors, full-time students and holders of valid Museum Pass

Virtual Reality Experience of "A Taste for Risk"

Benoît Lichté's "A Taste for Risk" is a transmedia project that combines a documentary with virtual reality, and is presented together with "Science at the Service of Medals" exhibition. It takes participants on an extraordinary journey with three remarkable athletes, whether underwater or in the air, and immerses you in four extreme sports: bodyboarding, wingsuit flying, free-diving, and snowboarding. Get ready for an unparalleled experience that allows you to feel the thrill of pushing limits.

Exhibition Period: 10–27 November 2023
Opening Hours:
10:00–19:00 for Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays
10:00–22:00 for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Venue: G/F Exhibition Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum

Suitable for: Aged 13 and up

Language: Narrated in English

Fee: Free admission for museum visitors, full-time students and holders of valid Museum Pass

Film Screening of Les triplettes de Belleville

Les triplettes de Belleville (2003) synopsis

The film is a 2003 animated comedy film. This animated film follows elderly Frenchwoman Madame Souza as she becomes involved in international intrigue when her grandson, Champion, a professional cyclist, is kidnapped and taken abroad. Joined by her faithful dog, Bruno, Souza embarks on a journey to find Champion and teams up with three sisters who are veterans of the vaudeville stage to rescue Champion. The film was nominated for two Oscars. [Duration: around 80 minutes]

Date: 11 November 2023 (Saturday)
Time: 16:00–17:30
Venue: Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum
Suitable for: Public
Capacity: 270
Fee: Free of charge
Enrolment procedures: On-line registration on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for registration

Champions Conference

Hong Kong, China's esteemed fencing team coach, Grégory Koenig and the renowned Paralympic fencer, Alison Yu are invited to share their precious experience in competitions and insights on how science improves performance. Besides, the Hong Kong break-dancer who had competed in the Asian Games, B-Boy C Plus is here for a performance. Join the guests and speakers to understand the journey leading towards winning Olympic and Paralympic medals!

The conference will start with opening remarks by the Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macau, Mrs. Christile Drulhe, followed by the President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, Mr. Timothy Fok and by the President of the Paralympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, Mrs. Jenny Fung.

Speakers:
Mr. Grégory Koenig (Fencing Team Coach of Hong Kong, China)
Ms. Alison Yu (Paralympic Fencer of Hong Kong, China)

Moderator:
Prof. Parco Siu (Associate Professor and Division Head, Division of Kinesiology at the University of Hong Kong)

Guest Performers:
B-Boy C Plus and his teammates Shadow and Humor (Hong Kong break-dancers)

Date: 18 November 2023 (Saturday)
Time: 18:00–19:15 (Champions Conference);
19:15–20:15 (Cocktail*)
Venue: Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum
Suitable for: Public
Language: To be conducted in English
Capacity: 270
Fee: Free of charge
*Cocktail reception by invitation only
Enrolment procedures: On-line registration on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for registration

Nutrition Panel Discussion

Dr. Margaret Kuo, Sport Nutrition & Monitoring Manager at the Hong Kong Sports Institute together with Dr. Frankie Siu and Dr. Sophia Li have been invited to discuss with participants regarding the relationship among nutrition, health, as well as sport performances. They will touch on energy levels, prevention of age-related illnesses and diseases, muscle growth and repair, the use of nutritional supplements and exercise performance. They will also discuss the benefits of a plant-based diet.

Speaker:
Dr. Margaret Jip Kuo (Sport Nutrition Monitoring Manager, Hong Kong Sports Institute)
Dr. Frankie Siu (Senior Dietitian, Hong Kong Sports Institute)
Dr. Sophia Li (Sports Science Officer, Hong Kong Sports Institute)

Date: 26 November 2023 (Sunday)
Time: 15:00–16:30
Venue: Classroom, Hong Kong Science Museum
Suitable for: Public
Language: To be conducted in English
Capacity: 60
Fee: Free of charge
Enrolment procedures: On-line registration on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for registration