From two of Hong Kong’s most daring new voices—directors Jeffrey Lam and Antonio Tam—Valley of the Shadow of Death is an unflinching cinematic debut that confronts the uneasy space between faith and human frailty. Starring three-time Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actor Anthony Wong and stage icon Louisa So, this haunting drama follows a pastor whose daughter was raped and driven to suicide—only to be faced years later with the return of her assailant, now a penitent church member.
Read MoreIn Peg O’ My Heart, Hong Kong icon Nick Cheung directs and stars in a gripping psychological thriller exploring dreams, regret, and redemption. With stellar performances by Fala Chen and Terrance Lau, this visually stunning film blends horror with social commentary on mental health and morality.
Read MoreThe Chinese Canadian Museum has officially launched its highly anticipated exhibition, Dream Factory: Cantopop & Mandopop 1980s-2000s. Whether you grew up listening to these iconic genres or are discovering them for the first time, this exhibition offers an immersive look at one of the most influential music movements of the 20th century.
Read MoreAs Fête Chinoise continues to celebrate our 10th anniversary, we find ourselves reflecting on what it truly means to stand the test of time, and to be daring in our universe of story-telling, publishing and experience-making. Honouring legacy while embracing bold, creative evolution is at the heart of our work — a parallel vision we saw powerfully reflected at the recent TUDOR Evening with David Beckham in Toronto. We learned firsthand how the TUDOR x Beckham partnership continues to redefine what it means to be timeless.
Read MoreWhether he's an outdoor adventurer, a tech enthusiast, a style connoisseur, or someone who simply enjoys the comforts of home, our curated selection of gifts has something special for every kind of dad. Show your gratitude and appreciation for the father or father figure in your life with gifts that reflect his unique passions and hobbies. This Father’s Day, let’s celebrate the time we share together and the lasting impact they’ve had on our lives.
Read MoreGinalina, the stage name of Vancouver-based musician Gina Lam, weaves a tapestry of sound that bridges cultures and generations. Her latest album, All The Earth Speaks, released last fall, is a testament to her artistic vision—a fusion of traditional Chinese and Taiwanese folk music with contemporary Western influences.
Read MoreWhen we think of culture and history, it’s often the events and experiences outside of textbooks, consumed right in our parents’ living rooms that leave a lasting memory and impact. In 2007, critically acclaimed and award-sweeping television series Heart of Greed 溏心風暴 aired and broke records in Hong Kong for its popularity.
Read MoreThe Canadian Children’s Opera Company is bringing The Monkiest King to life at Harbourfront Centre Theatre. Created by a renowned team–composer Alice Ping Yee Ho, librettist Marjorie Chan, and director William Yong–the production reimagines the Monkey King's early trials and growth, performed by young talents alongside a live chamber orchestra. Expect a dynamic fusion of Western and traditional Chinese instruments, including the erhu, pipa, guzheng, harp, and more.
Read MoreNick Cheung’s latest psychological thriller takes audiences behind the world of dreams to confront what lies deep within the heart. Starring Fala Chen and Terrance Lau, in Canadian cinemas June 13th.
Read MoreToronto’s food lovers are no strangers to the names Chef Alvin Leung and Eric Chong. Alvin, a three-Michelin-starred chef renowned for his boundary-pushing creations, and Eric, the first winner of MasterChef Canada, have joined forces to introduce aKin—a modern Asian fine dining restaurant that promises to redefine the city’s culinary landscape. Nestled in the heart of Toronto’s Old Town at 51 Colborne Street, aKin offers a dining experience that is as daring as it is refined. We had the privilege of attending an exclusive preview night, giving us a first taste of this much-anticipated culinary destination.
Read MoreToronto will welcome a new addition to its cultural calendar this spring with the inaugural Pride Asian Film Festival (PAFF), taking place from May 29 to June 1, 2025, at Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk. Presented as an official affiliate of Pride Toronto, the festival aims to highlight East Asian cinema while centering LGBTQ2S+ voices and gender-diverse storytelling.
Read MoreThis Asian Heritage Month, we honour the richness of Asian culture in Canada by spotlighting Asian-owned restaurants that go above and beyond their culinary aspirations. They tell stories, preserve traditions, and create spaces where cultural dialogue thrives and culture is exchanged. One such space is Sushi Yugen, a serene omakase dining experience rooted in Japanese craftsmanship and philosophy, which opened in late 2023 in the financial district of Toronto on York Street.
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