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. ⁠

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Dragons, she adds, are brave and up for adventure, qualities that suit anyone writing a novel. Zhang just did. At just 23, she’s already seeing her debut thriller, Julie Chan is Dead, become one of the buzziest Canadian novels of the year, thanks in part to its setting in the murky world of influencers. The title is a tease; the story is even sharper.

Mar 19, 2026

Mar 13, 2026

Flying High: Skye Chan Never Planned on Pageants, Television Hosting or Health Advocacy. But Pragmatism Has a Way of Opening Unexpected Doors 陳倩揚 • 每次轉身，活出自己節奏的港姐

Mar 13, 2026

During a break from her flight schedule in 2008, Skye Chan spotted a television advertisement for Miss Hong Kong pageant entrants. Most flight attendants might have dismissed the idea immediately. Chan had built her reputation on efficiency and professionalism, not the polished glamour typically associated with beauty competitions.

Yet something about the opportunity intrigued her. At twenty-three, Chan knew the eligibility cutoff of twenty-four made this her only opportunity to apply, so she downloaded the form and asked her mother to be her nominee. “You never know until you take a step forward,” she says.

Chan had no illusions about her chances.

Mar 13, 2026

Mar 6, 2026

Annie Huang Finds Purpose Helping Young Musicians in Toronto 重譜第二人生 • 黄靜

Mar 6, 2026

On screen, Huang sat in a softly lit room at home, framed by an intricately carved wooden cabinet, its surface etched with ancient figures and traditional buildings. She smiled, glanced back at the cabinet and let the moment linger.

Off camera, one can imagine that cabinet, rich with the charm of Chinese design, has witnessed many changing seasons since her arrival in Toronto from Shanghai nearly a decade ago. It seems to speak for itself: solid, silent and carrying its own history into a new country where Huang has built a new life.

Mar 6, 2026

Jan 22, 2026

Silent Auction 2026: Bid with Purpose Welcoming the Year of the Horse

Jan 22, 2026

The 2026 Signature Event Silent Auction is now live! Whether you’re attending the Signature Event or joining us in spirit from afar, everyone is welcome to place a bid. Discover an exciting selection of prizes, including luxurious hotel stays, access to captivating performances, exclusive hospitality packages, art collectibles, beauty and fashion items, and exceptional culinary experiences.

Proceeds from the Silent Auction will support the Fête Chinoise Cultural Foundation, Chinese Canadian Museum (Vancouver), and the Scarborough Health Network Birchmount Tower.

Jan 22, 2026