Discover the Ai Lian Tang Collection, featuring 26 exquisite Chinese art pieces including a rare Qianlong celadon-glazed archaistic vase inspired by Western Zhou bronzes. Showcasing imperial scholar objects like enamel ink stone warmers and jadeite censers, this Christie’s auction during Hong Kong Asian Art Week offers a unique glimpse into Qing dynasty artistry and philosophy. Preview in Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, and Hong Kong before the live auction on October 30, 2025.
Read MoreMaking Waves Montreal 2025 returns from September 18–20 at Cinéma Cineplex Forum, showcasing six new Hong Kong films, including The Last Dance: Extended Version starring Dayo Wong and Michael Hui, Papa by Philip Yung with Sean Lau, and My First of May starring Aaron Kwok and Gigi Leung. Meet filmmakers and talent in exclusive post-screening Q&As.
Read MoreFrom the moment the audience steps into the Tom Patterson Theatre, they are immersed in an atmosphere thick with memory and history. The two leading actors move solemnly along a runway-like stage, drawing the audience’s gaze to a few simple yet carefully chosen props. Even before the performance begins, the stage design has already captured everyone’s attention.
Read MoreOn June 22, 2025, West Beaver Creek Road in Richmond Hill transformed into an unexpected stage. Over 130 rare and exotic vehicles gathered for Roar and Rides. The event raised $30,000, with funds directed toward urgently needed hospital equipment that will directly benefit patients across Scarborough.
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 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 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.
Read MoreRecognised for its exceptional art direction and set design at the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards, the production set of Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In was on display at Hong Kong International Airport. This captivating exhibition has showcased the film's stunning details to the public, offering visitors an up-close look at its intricate design.
Read MoreNine 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.
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