Songs of the Golden Era: A Poetic Musical Finale at the Chinese Canadian Museum
Written by Fête Chinoise Editorial Team (Kayla Lo)
Photography credits: Songs of the Golden Era team
On Saturday, August 22, 2026, Vancouver’s Chinatown hosted an evening of music and community at the historic Wing Sang Building. The Chinese Canadian Museum served as the stage for Songs of the Golden Era, a special fundraising concert presented by the Harmony Through Arts Youth Foundation in support of the museum's ongoing public and educational programming.
Set within the exhibition spaces of Dream Factory: Cantopop Mandopop 1980s-2000, the sold-out event brought together an all-star lineup and multi-generational audience for a memorable tribute to a landmark era in Chinese popular music.
Under the musical direction of Addison Wong and Herbert Kwan, accompanied by a warm acoustic ensemble of guitar, piano, and string trio, the evening transformed timeless studio recordings into intimate live experiences. An all-star lineup brought iconic hits from the 1980s through the 2000s to life across several thematic moments:
Iconic Rock & Pop Anthems: Dino Acconci set an electric mood with Beyond’s “Like You” (喜歡妳) and Paula Tsui's “Season of the Wind” (風的季節), while Peggy Davies, Kayi Cheung, and Fiona Yuen brought high energy to the gallery with Anita Mui’s classic “Break Open the Iceberg” (將冰山劈開).
Cinematic Tributes: Edward Chui led a moving piano medley honoring the late Leslie Cheung through “A Chinese Ghost Story” (倩女幽魂) and “The Wind Blows On” (風繼續吹), while screen legend Yuen Wah and Stephen Au delighted the crowd with memorable renditions of “Love in the Drizzle” (相思風雨中) and Sam Hui's “Let Everything Float with the Wind” (讓一切隨風).
Soulful Ballads: Moving performances of Jacky Cheung’s “Kiss Goodbye” (吻別) by Shannon Chung, Hacken Lee’s “Half-Moon Serenade” (月半小夜曲) by Gloria Tang, and Faye Wong's “Letter to Myself” (給自己的情書) by Kayi Cheung showcased the poetic depth of Mandopop and Cantopop lyricism.
Yuen Wah
Fiona Yuen
Peggy Davies
Dino Acconci
Shannon Chung
Edward Chui
Stephen Au
Kayi Cheung
Gloria Tang and Muso Lam
Peggy Davies, Kayi Wong, and Fiona Yuen
The performance reached its emotional peak as the entire ensemble gathered on stage for a venue-wide sing-along to Alan Tam’s timeless anthem of fellowship, “Friends” (朋友).
As a longstanding partner of the Chinese Canadian Museum, Fête Chinoise is thrilled to support initiatives that honor our community’s evolving narrative. The museum serves as a vital custodian of Chinese Canadian history, ensuring that our stories, triumphs, and artistic contributions continue to inspire future generations.
Organised with passion by the Harmony Through Arts Youth Foundation, all proceeds from the evening directly support the Chinese Canadian Museum’s public programming and educational initiatives, exemplifying the beauty of intergenerational legacy in action.
You can also join us in giving back this season. Through our annual Love at Mid-Autumn Campaign, you can donate to directly support the Chinese Canadian Museum’s mission, celebrating cultural traditions while making a meaningful impact in preserving our shared heritage.
Cheque Presentation Moment
Grace Wong, Alice Chung, and Vivian Huang.
Chef William Lew, Chef Sharon Chan, and the Mama in the Kitchen culinary team catered the special evening.
MORE FROM Fête CHinoise
PAFF (Pride Asian Film Festival) returns to Toronto for its 2026 edition at Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, showcasing a bold lineup of Asian cinema and Canadian short films. Opening the festival is Herman Yau’s We’re Nothing At All, alongside major highlights including Juno Mak’s highly anticipated Sons of the Neon Night, the animated feature Another World, Fish Liew’s award-winning Someone Like Me, Shu Qi’s directorial debut Girl, and a special 4K restoration of Millennium Mambo starring Shu Qi, celebrating a powerful range of contemporary and classic Asian storytelling.