Phan Huy: The Meteoric Rise Of The Young Fashion Brand

Haute couture fashion designer Phan Huy’s journey reads like a Cinderella story. From playing with curtain fabric in rural Vietnam to making history as the first and youngest Vietnamese designer to present at Paris Haute Couture Week, Phan Huy and CEO Steven Doan are redefining global style. In an exclusive interview with Fête Chinoise at Hong Kong Fashion Fest 2026, the duo shares the emotional inspiration behind their Blurred Boundaries collection, balancing creative soul with commercial wisdom, and their ambitious vision for Vietnamese couture on the world stage.

Art and FashionFête ChinoiseOctober 9, 2026fashion, Fashion, Hong Kong Fashion Fest, hong kong, HKFF2026, Hong KongComment

A Place to Belong: China’s Box-Office Hit Once Upon a Time in the Middle East Comes to North America《歡迎來龍餐館》

A restaurant can offer more than a meal: a livelihood, a connection to home, and a place to belong. In director Wen Muye’s 文牧野 Once Upon a Time in the Middle East《歡迎來龍餐館》, these familiar hopes take on new urgency when a Chinese chef’s fresh start abroad is interrupted by war. Starring Shen Teng 沈騰 as chef Xu Fu, the film follows a man who travels to the Middle East to repay his debts and support his family. Together with restaurant manager Ma Junsheng, he helps turn the struggling Dragon Restaurant into a flourishing business. When conflict reaches the city, however, the restaurant becomes a refuge, and Xu Fu must decide how much he is willing to risk for the community he has come to call his own.

Film & Books, Mark Your CalendarFête ChinoiseOctober 9, 2026Movies, Movie, Film, hong kong, hong kong film, Hong KongComment

Perfect Pairing: Wine and Celebrations 酒香．菜香．人情味：與Bernice一同探索中菜與葡萄酒的節慶味學

Wine, in many ways, is fascinating because it has the ability to preserve the taste of time. When Eastern flavours meet Western vintages, culture and sentiment naturally begin to intertwine at the table, creating a dialogue that adds depth to every shared occasion.

We are sincerely grateful to celebrity wine expert Bernice Liu for sharing her thoughtful perspective with Fête Chinoise on pairing Chinese cuisine with wine during festive occasions. Through her refined sensibility, she invites us to rediscover culture through the lens of each dish and its accompanying wine pairing.

Food and LifestyleFête ChinoiseOctober 8, 2026Food, chinesefood, food, Chinese Food, celebration, wineComment

Hong Kong Fashion Fest 2026: “Rhythm Of The Heart” Sets the Stage for Global Fashion Dialogue

As the only Canadian media outlet invited to Hong Kong’s 3rd annual Fashion Fest, Fête Chinoise offers an exclusive, on-the-ground look at “Rhythm Of The Heart.” From grand couture showcases at the Hong Kong Palace Museum and dynamic citywide pop-ups to CENTRESTAGE, sustainable menswear exhibitions, and the star-studded Gala, discover how Hong Kong is redefining its role as a premier international hub for global fashion, culture, and design.

Art and FashionFête ChinoiseOctober 5, 2026fashion, Fashion, Hong Kong Fashion Fest, hong kong, Hong Kong, HKFF2026Comment

80 Years Together: Cathay Pacific’s Milestone Celebration 同心飛躍八十年：國泰航空周年誌慶

An 80th anniversary milestone is no small feat for any company, and it feels particularly significant when an aviation giant marks eight decades of moving people across the globe. For many diaspora families with roots in Asia, Cathay Pacific has long been synonymous with nostalgia and the enduring connection to home. Founded in 1946 in Hong Kong, it remains one of the most recognisable cultural touchpoints of the city’s global identity.

Food and Lifestyle, Community & PeopleFête ChinoiseOctober 1, 2026celebration, Cathay PacificComment

Revisiting Home & Youth: Award-Winning Hong Kong Film Ciao UFO 《再見UFO》 Screens in Canada

Recognised with five Hong Kong Film Awards, Ciao UFO 《再見UFO》 arrives in Canada for special autumn screenings. Beginning with a mysterious 1985 sighting over Wah Fu Estate, the film weaves a story of youth, public housing memories, and the evolving spirit of Hong Kong—offering the diaspora a deeply resonant reflection on nostalgia and home.

Film & Books, Mark Your CalendarFête ChinoiseSeptember 24, 2026Movies, Movie, Film, hong kong, hong kong film, Hong KongComment

Fête Chinoise Celebrates Fala Chen’s Directorial Debut at TIFF with Private Reception for Bloodline

On September 14, 2026, Fête Chinoise hosted an intimate reception for 35 guests at Aera Restaurant at The Well, celebrating Fala Chen and the premiere of her directorial debut, Bloodline, at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film premiered earlier that morning at Scotiabank Theatre Toronto as part of TIFF’s Short Cuts Programme, with a hugely positive response from audience members. Following this important milestone, friends and members of the film gathered to continue the celebration.

Film & Books, Mark Your Calendar, Current AffairsFête ChinoiseSeptember 18, 2026Movies, Movie, FilmComment

Honouring Cinematic Visionaries at the 2026 TIFF Tribute Awards

On Sunday, September 13, 2026, the global film community gathered at Toronto’s iconic Fairmont Royal York Hotel for the eighth annual TIFF Tribute Awards. As the Toronto International Film Festival’s largest annual fundraiser, the gala celebrated remarkable contributions to screen storytelling while supporting year-round initiatives that broaden access to cinema and empower emerging artists.

Film & Books, Mark Your Calendar, Current AffairsFête ChinoiseSeptember 18, 2026Movies, Movie, FilmComment

Cinema as a Shared Language: Celebrating Hong Kong Cinema at TIFF 2026

On the evening of September 13th during the Toronto International Film Festival 2026, international film talents, industry leaders, and platform partners gathered at Malaparte at TIFF Lightbox for Hong Kong Night at TIFF 2026. The evening brought together global creators to celebrate Hong Kong cinema and its expanding footprint on the international stage.

Film & Books, Mark Your Calendar, Current AffairsFête ChinoiseSeptember 17, 2026Movies, Movie, FilmComment

TIFF 2026: Chinese & Diaspora Cinema Watchlist

Explore our editorial guide to the must-watch Chinese and Asian diaspora films at the Toronto International Film Festival 2026. Discover powerful stories of identity, family, and resilience starring Michelle Yeoh, Zhou Xun, Fan Bingbing, Shuhua Yeh, and more.

Film & Books, Mark Your Calendar, Current AffairsFête ChinoiseSeptember 11, 2026Movies, Movie, FilmComment

Mimi Chinese: Tradition, Memory & the Evolution of Cantonese Cuisine 美美：傳統、記憶與粵菜的當代演變

In this chapter, Mimi Chinese returns to the language of memory, reinvention, and quiet abundance. Under Chef Braden Chong’s vision, familiar Cantonese forms are reinterpreted through a contemporary lens—where tradition is not replicated, but carefully reassembled through place, season, and instinct.

Rooted in the spirit of celebration that defines the Mid-Autumn Festival—where reunion, harvest, and reflection converge under the fullness of the moon—each dish becomes both gesture and offering. From the tactile pleasure of shared plates to the precision of technique hidden beneath restraint, the menu moves between nostalgia and invention, between the comfort of the familiar and the intrigue of the unexpected.

Food and Lifestyle, Community & PeopleFête ChinoiseSeptember 11, 2026Food, chinesefood, food, Chinese Food, celebration, chefComment

Hong Kong Fashion Fest Gala 2026: Night of Glamour at Rosewood

Set against the sweeping backdrop of Victoria Harbour at the Rosewood Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Fashion Fest Gala 2026 brought together international designers, cultural icons, and stars like Stephanie Au, Irene Kim, and Elva Ni. From the "10 Asian Designers to Watch" showcase to a spellbinding performance by the Hong Kong Ballet costumed by Robert Wun, Fête Chinoise takes you on the ground for an unforgettable evening celebrating Asian design mastery.

Current Affairs, Art and FashionFête ChinoiseSeptember 9, 2026fashion, Fashion, Celebrity, Hong Kong Fashion Fest, hong kong, Hong Kong, HKFF2026Comment

From Ritual to Sport: Dragon Boating 龍舟競賽: 由節日喜慶發展到國際性體育項目

Even though this year we aren’t able to see the annual Dragon Boat races in Toronto, we look forward to it activities in the Fall of 2021 and the return of the Toronto International Dragon Boat Festival in 2022! Learn more about this tradition and our Canadian national team members who shared their story with us in Edition 3, Luck & Ritual. We have utmost respect for these highly experienced and decorated athletes in our community.

Market Village 城市廣場: End of an Era

Market Village closed its doors in March 2018 – turning a new leaf for this important and dynamic landmark in the local Chinese-Canadian community. Look back on its history from an urban planner’s perspective!

Simu Liu on Diversity 劉思慕：思考族裔多樣性

Chinese Canadian actor Simu Liu‮ ‬has his eyes set on Hollywood. He shares with Fête Chinoise his thoughts on his Chinese heritage, his acting talent, and his dreams for diversity and of reaching the international stage.

Sustainability, Community, and Fighting for Justice

Miss Canada 2012, former BC Director of the Joy Smith Foundation, and feminist, Tara Teng, was born into two dominant cultures and was born for community. Learn more about her story.

Fête Chinoise X Holt Renfrew: 5th Anniversary Edition Magazine Launch & Charity Shopping Evening

On October 16th, 2019, Fête Chinoise’s 5th Anniversary Edition Magazine Launch and Charity Shopping Event was hosted at Holt Renfrew Bloor Flagship store.

Collected Letters: Interview with Liu Jianhua

Collected Letters uses traditional Chinese porcelain as its medium; porcelain is one of the materials that Liu have been practicing with for many years. What Liu was hoping for when he chose porcelain as the material for this installation was to bring it to the artistic practices of the contemporary and to reinvest it with new functions.

Chan Hon Goh brings Chinese Canadian ballet heritage to Bayview Village

Many Torontonians are celebrating the official arrival of Ms. Chan Hon Goh’s second ballet school this month. She was the first principal dancer of Chinese heritage to perform as part of the National Ballet of Canada, and her sparkling career continues to shine as she brings her art and her craft from British Columbia to Ontario.

Eating Lucky: Food As Fortune

Food is at the centre of life’s milestone celebrations. With each meal we consume, we savour much more than taste alone. Food is an expression. Food has the power to tie in our family traditions, a parent’s love, and good friends. At an elder’s birthday banquet, the final dish that is served is usually made of e-fu noodles that symbolize longevity. Often renamed “long life noodles,” its new title represents well wishes to the elder.

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