Two icons we write about often at Fête Chinoise come together again in the name of basketball and a great cause for sports. Simu Liu and Jeremy Lin and their friends were in town for the CCYAA Celebrity Classic on July 9th. Benefitting the Chinese Canadian Youth Athletics Association and the Jeremy Lin Foundation for underprivileged AAPI youth in sports. ⁠

HERE ARE SOME IMAGE HIGHLIGHTs from THE EVENT:

Moments from the Press Conference

backdrop design by palettera + fÊte chinoise

Hope everyone in the audience enjoyed our special gift

Ginalina, 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.

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May 27, 2025

The Monkiest King Swings into Harbourfront This Weekend

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The 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.

May 27, 2025

Apr 25, 2025

Exceptional Cartier Clocks Inspired by Chinese Artistry at Phillips Auction

Apr 25, 2025

Nine extraordinary Cartier clocks, set to be featured at Phillips' upcoming auctions in Geneva and Hong Kong, offer a unique look at the fusion of craftsmanship, design, and cultural storytelling. Spanning the 1900s to the 1940s, these timepieces reflect Cartier’s deep engagement with artistic movements and their exploration of Eastern cultural influences, particularly from China.

Apr 25, 2025

Apr 17, 2025

David Kuo: From Hoop Dreams to Banking Professional (With a Heart of Gold) 郭劍民：「球」勝之道

Apr 17, 2025

As one of the most influential figures in Canadian banking and the game-changing founder of the Chinese Canadian Youth Athletics Association (CCYAA), Kuo was unraveling the many layers of his multi-faceted identity during our interview for this magazine article. His wife and in-laws are from Hong Kong, his father was originally from China and moved to Taiwan, his mother is Taiwanese, and Kuo himself works here as an all-in Canadian. This unique combination has positioned him well to interact with people from various Chinese backgrounds, blending the East and the West.

Apr 17, 2025

Apr 10, 2025

Karen Tam’s Ink Bird Installation Lands at Plural Contemporary Art Fair 2025

Apr 10, 2025

From April 11 to 13, the Grand Quay in Montreal’s Old Port will host the highly anticipated 2025 edition of Plural, Canada’s leading contemporary art fair. Formerly known as Papier, the fair began with a focus on works on paper and has since evolved into a reimagined event that reflects the multiplicity of voices, practices, and mediums shaping contemporary Canadian art. Amongst the standout projects is Like raindrops rolling down new paint, Karen Tam’s evocative work, presented by The National Bank and staged in the Espace Banque Nationale.

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