I knew one day we no longer needed to be long-distance anymore — reflecting on the journey leading up to the Mirror world tour concerts in New York City and Toronto, it's clear that it was one heck of a ride filled with excitement, determination, and a real sense of belonging to the Hong Kong community. It all kicked off when Mirror dropped the bombshell that Toronto was on their Feel the Passion Concert Tour map — quite a surprise, I must say! Having been through the ticket frenzy for their Hong Kong concerts, I knew I needed a game plan to snag those tickets.
Read MoreWe were honoured to host Bernice Liu at our Toronto Signature Event on February 3rd, 2024. Bernice, a beloved Canadian actor, has captivated audiences not only through her on-screen performances but also through her remarkable journey as a winemaker and cultural ambassador. Having previously graced the pages of Edition 7 of Fête Chinoise, it was a pleasure to catch up with Bernice once again and delve into her diverse career and profound insights.
Read MorePrint is for from being obsolete. Beautiful photo books have become collectors items and coveted print pieces that capture the spirit of collective memory. Celebrated photographer, Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze, launched a brand new book and solo exhibition, Thirty-six Views of Lion Rock 獅子山三十六景. It was unveiled at Blue Lotus Gallery in Hong Kong from September 8th to October 9th, 2022.
Read MoreThe appearance of the qipao is the origin of modern Chinese fashion. Women adorned in high-collared and fitted qipao dresses were seen as embodying “oriental” beauty. A hundred years later, the qipao has weathered the storm of the many historical changes in China and established an irreplaceable position in modern Chinese culture. This charming dress form has become part of mainstream fashion around the world.
Read MoreIn Hong Kong resides a traditional artisan of embroidered button fasteners for cheongsams (qipaos) and other garments. Master Po Ming-Wah is one of the few artisans of this craft still practicing in Hong Kong today, however, this art is becoming extinct. Fête Chinoise had an opportunity to sit down with Master Po and presidents of Cheongsam Connect, Anita Tsang and Donna Cheung in Hong Kong to better understand the history and current challenges of the practice. Each of Master Po’s intricate knots have auspicious names, an intentional meaning, and a corresponding design.
Read MoreFagara (2019) boldly takes on the issues of blended families through the story of a trio of half-sisters separated by geography, only to be reunited by the hotpot restaurant their deceased father left behind.
Read MoreLearn more about Hong Kong-Canadian celebrity Selena Lee and why sustainability matters so much to her.
Read MoreLearn more about this non-profit local arts and crafts programme that seeks to explore potential modern adaptions of the gradually fading traditional crafts in Hong Kong - on now until June 23, 2020!
Read MoreEsther Cheung’s film, 風不太冷 In Passing, is part of TIFF’s Young Creators Showcase. The film portrays 1970s Hong Kong through the eyes of her parents. Her work has already won the 2019 Taichung International Animation Festival Jury Distinction Award (Taiwan) and the 2019 Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival, Air Canada Award (Canada). This week, Fête Chinoise sat down to learn more about this young creative.
Read More‘City Poetry’ is Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze’s most personal project to date, a photographic exercise that shows the artist further deepening his roots in Hong Kong and Cantonese culture. How might a photographer approach learning a language? Through photography of course!
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