French Elegance Rolls Through Hong Kong

The Alliance Française de Hong Kong (AFHK) and Tramplus, a sister company of Hong Kong Tramways, unveiled the winning tram design from the inaugural Tram Design Competition last Wednesday at the Whitty Street Tram Depot. The event celebrated French creativity and cultural exchange, transforming one of Hong Kong’s most iconic transport modes into a moving canvas of French-inspired imagination.

The competition, themed “Découverte de la Beauté Française” (Discovering French Beauty), invited secondary school students to explore French aesthetics through art and design. The winning design, created by Li Pui Hiu (Elly) from St. Mark’s School, was revealed in a festive ceremony attended by Ms. Christile Drulhe, Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macau, alongside representatives from AFHK, Tramplus, and St. Mark’s School. “I would also like to commend the incredibly positive spirit behind this project. With its strong educational component aimed at secondary schools, it has allowed pupils to develop their curiosity about French culture, language, fashion, art and innovation, and I am delighted to see that.” said Ms. Christile Drulhe, Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macao.

Mr. Jean-Sébastien Attié, Executive Director of AFHK also shared his enthusiasm towards the project in his welcome speech: “We received nearly fifty student submissions—each a unique reflection of French culture through Hong Kong’s youth. These students are now cultural ambassadors.”

The tram will circulate across Hong Kong Island throughout September showcasing Elly’s winning design and inviting the public to experience French beauty in motion. Paul Tirvaudey, Managing Director of Hong Kong Tramways also added that, “This initiative celebrates diversity and empowers young talent. Trams aren’t just transport—they’re storytellers, and now, vehicles for cultural discovery.”

The initiative reflects AFHK’s 70+ years of dedication to French education and Tramplus’s commitment to community placemaking. This September, AFHK is introducing an exclusive Yearly Beginner Adults Membership offer designed for beginner learners. Students can now access all four sub-levels of the A1 French curriculum for only HK$7,000—less than half the regular price of HK$14,000. The initiative underscores AFHK’s dedication to making French language education more affordable and inclusive for the broader community. Registration is now open, register to enjoy up to 50% off with the Yearly Beginner Adults Membership!

This exclusive membership grants you full registration to all 4 terms required to finish your A1 Beginner course of regular classes.
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