Place Your Bids: Toronto Silent Auction is Now Live
WRitten by Fête Chinoise Editorial Team (Kayla Lo)
Explore a diverse range of products and experiences, including art & collectables, jewellery, home & lifestyle, culinary & hospitality, and more, all beginning at $1000 retail value. Place your bids now to win curated items for a great cause!
Proceeds from our Toronto Silent Auction will support the newly established Fête Chinoise Cultural Foundation, a charitable fund dedicated to uplifting the community through Chinese culture in Canada.
The Silent Auction site is now live for preview and closes on February 4th, 2024, at 11:59 PM.
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