Brendan Fitzpatrick

Painter and portrait artist

As well as the Cheung Chau Bun Festival this month (23 to 27 May), I’m excited for the next edition of Clockenflap. The music festival returned in March after a four-year absence, but will be back in its original wintertime slot (1 to 3 December).

Hong Kong has some of the most picturesque views in the world, and I love what you can see from the city’s public transport. Take the Star Ferry from Tsim Sha Tsui to Wan Chai, walk along the rejuvenated harbour promenade, then end with a drink in Central. Or take the new Peak Tram up the mountain: after you’ve ridden the funicular, amble down the paths that flank the Peak and make your way down to Central, admiring the views along the way.

Summer in Hong Kong is all about keeping yourself refreshed in the high heat and humidity. I love taking a speedboat to Ham Tin Wan or Sai Wan beaches from Sai Kung, then returning to the town in the evening to quench my thirst at the many waterfront drinking spots.

Spending a day in the new air-conditioned galleries and museum spaces of the M+ and the Palace Museums refreshes you both physically and culturally. The West Kowloon Art Park itself has one of the best views of the Hong Kong skyline that I know of. For me, that’s a perfect weekend.