The Cannes Film Festival, the Met Gala, bellwether art auctions in New York, the Chelsea Flower Show, the start of U2’s World Tour, the Kentucky Derby, Shakespeare in the Park, the Monaco Grand Prix, the start of the America’s Cup, the Venice Biennale, and the premier of a new ballet by Justin Peck – May 2017 is filed with glamorous events in the luxury ecosystem. If you have the resources and the time, you can spend every day this month doing something brilliant. Here’s our Dandelion Chandelier list of the most important events this month.
May Day is one of the most popular holidays of the year in France; most shops and museums are closed to celebrate the nation’s Labor Day. Be on the look-out for lilies of the valley, which are a symbol of good luck. In China as well, May 1 is the country’s annual Labor Day. May Morning at Oxford in England is a joyous way to greet the month, with a choir singing a hymn from the Magdalen Tower at dawn, followed by dancing and singing in the streets – May 1.
Cinco de Mayo is the annual celebration held to commemorate the victory of Mexican forces over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 – May 5. Tequila!
Millions of Buddhists celebrate Vesak Day, an officially recognized United Nations holiday that celebrates the birth of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism – May 10.
Seekers of investment wisdom head to Omaha for the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting – May 6. Later in the month, select members of the financial elite convene for the annual SALT Conference at the Bellagio in Las Vegas – May 16-19
The 18th edition of Neighbours’ Day, first launched in Paris, will be celebrated around the world this year in 36 countries with more than 30 million participants; the goal is to encourage people to talk to their fellow residents – May 19.
The annual Aids Walk New York first started in 1986 and is still the largest walkathon in the world, attracting over 30,000 people; the money raised goes to Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC) and over 40 other local AIDS service organizations – May 21.
The greatest floral display of all time, the annual RHS Chelsea Flower Show, launches with VIP Days on May 23 – 24; general public viewing runs from May 25 – 27.
In addition to all of that, Mother’s Day in the United States is the 14th, Geek Pride Day is May 25th, Ramadan begins on May 27, and Memorial Day (the unofficial beginning of the summer!) is the 29th. In the whirl of May activities, just don’t forget to stop for a moment and revel in spring.
May 2017 events:
Travel
Food & Drink
Planes, Yachts & Autos
Fitness & Sports
Fashion & Design
Entertainment
The Arts
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