Posts in Current Affairs

Fête Chinoise Celebrates Fala Chen’s Directorial Debut at TIFF with Private Reception for Bloodline

On September 14, 2026, Fête Chinoise hosted an intimate reception for 35 guests at Aera Restaurant at The Well, celebrating Fala Chen and the premiere of her directorial debut, Bloodline, at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film premiered earlier that morning at Scotiabank Theatre Toronto as part of TIFF’s Short Cuts Programme, with a hugely positive response from audience members. Following this important milestone, friends and members of the film gathered to continue the celebration.

Film & Books, Mark Your Calendar, Current AffairsFête ChinoiseSeptember 18, 2026Movies, Movie, FilmComment

Honouring Cinematic Visionaries at the 2026 TIFF Tribute Awards

On Sunday, September 13, 2026, the global film community gathered at Toronto’s iconic Fairmont Royal York Hotel for the eighth annual TIFF Tribute Awards. As the Toronto International Film Festival’s largest annual fundraiser, the gala celebrated remarkable contributions to screen storytelling while supporting year-round initiatives that broaden access to cinema and empower emerging artists.

Film & Books, Mark Your Calendar, Current AffairsFête ChinoiseSeptember 18, 2026Movies, Movie, FilmComment

Cinema as a Shared Language: Celebrating Hong Kong Cinema at TIFF 2026

On the evening of September 13th during the Toronto International Film Festival 2026, international film talents, industry leaders, and platform partners gathered at Malaparte at TIFF Lightbox for Hong Kong Night at TIFF 2026. The evening brought together global creators to celebrate Hong Kong cinema and its expanding footprint on the international stage.

Film & Books, Mark Your Calendar, Current AffairsFête ChinoiseSeptember 17, 2026Movies, Movie, FilmComment

TIFF 2026: Chinese & Diaspora Cinema Watchlist

Explore our editorial guide to the must-watch Chinese and Asian diaspora films at the Toronto International Film Festival 2026. Discover powerful stories of identity, family, and resilience starring Michelle Yeoh, Zhou Xun, Fan Bingbing, Shuhua Yeh, and more.

Film & Books, Mark Your Calendar, Current AffairsFête ChinoiseSeptember 11, 2026Movies, Movie, FilmComment

Hong Kong Fashion Fest Gala 2026: Night of Glamour at Rosewood

Set against the sweeping backdrop of Victoria Harbour at the Rosewood Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Fashion Fest Gala 2026 brought together international designers, cultural icons, and stars like Stephanie Au, Irene Kim, and Elva Ni. From the "10 Asian Designers to Watch" showcase to a spellbinding performance by the Hong Kong Ballet costumed by Robert Wun, Fête Chinoise takes you on the ground for an unforgettable evening celebrating Asian design mastery.

Current Affairs, Art and FashionFête ChinoiseSeptember 9, 2026fashion, Fashion, Celebrity, Hong Kong Fashion Fest, hong kong, Hong Kong, HKFF2026Comment

Vivian Luk: Hong Kong Fashion Designer to Watch

From honing her craft under Vera Wang to launching her own atelier, Hong Kong fashion designer Vivian Luk embodies creative evolution and resilience. Discover the Toronto-raised couturier’s journey, her signature draping techniques, and her latest "Enchanted" collection unveiled at Hong Kong Fashion Fest 2026’s VIRTUOSE showcase.

Current Affairs, Art and FashionFête ChinoiseSeptember 9, 2026fashion, Fashion, Celebrity, Hong Kong Fashion Fest, hong kong, Hong Kong, HKFF2026Comment

CITA “Wear’s HK” Fashion Pop-Ups Showcase Hong Kong Fashion Designers

"Wear’s HK" brings 20 of Hong Kong’s most compelling fashion designers to six iconic shopping hotspots—including Harbour City, ifc mall, Harvey Nichols and more. From the gender-neutral tailoring of DEMO and PONDER.ER to the exquisite couture of KEV YIU and Natacha Van, explore how these homegrown talents are redefining modern Asian fashion.

Current Affairs, Art and FashionFête ChinoiseSeptember 4, 2026fashion, Fashion, Celebrity, Hong Kong Fashion Fest, hong kong, Hong Kong, HKFF2026Comment

Hong Kong Fashion Fest 2026: VIRTUOSE Showcases The Artistry of Couture

Hong Kong Fashion Fest 2026 kicked off its third annual edition with VIRTUOSE: The Artistry of Couture at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Set against a dramatic, crimson-swathed foyer, four visionary designers from Hong Kong, Spain, and Vietnam came together in a vibrant creative exchange, redefining modern haute couture through traditional craftsmanship and cultural storytelling.

Current Affairs, Art and FashionFête ChinoiseSeptember 2, 2026fashion, Fashion, Celebrity, Hong Kong Fashion Fest, hong kong, Hong Kong, HKFF2026Comment

A Historic First: Speed, Diversity, and Local Pride at the Inaugural Honda Indy Markham

From August 14 to 16, 2026, the quiet streets of Downtown Markham were replaced by the roar of twin-turbo V6 engines as the city hosted the inaugural Ontario Honda Dealers Indy. The 3.52-kilometre street circuit brought high-speed motorsport into the heart of Markham Centre, reshaping the surrounding urban footprint for three days of intense racing, live music, and community turnout.

Current Affairs, Community & PeopleFête ChinoiseAugust 27, 2026Markham, Honda IndyComment

Beyond the Bard: Jeff Ho on Pastoral & Shakespeare in the Ruff

Hong Kong-Canadian playwright Jeff Ho speaks with Fête Chinoise about his new sequel to As You Like It, growing up between Cantonese and English, and bringing inclusive, park-side theatre to Toronto with Shakespeare in the Ruff.

Mark Your Calendar, Current AffairsFête ChinoiseAugust 12, 2026theatre art, Performance, actor, Actor, chineseactorComment

High Society, Sharp Wit & Unseen Voices: Jovanni Sy’s The Tao of the World Premieres at Stratford

The co-creator of Salesman in China returns to the Stratford Festival with a risqué, modern adaptation of Congreve's classic comedy, setting sharp satire and romantic chaos against the backdrop of Singapore’s ultra-wealthy elite.

Mark Your Calendar, Current AffairsFête ChinoiseAugust 7, 2026theatre art, Performance, actor, Actor, chineseactorComment

Game On: A New Exhibition Explores Chinese-Canadian Representation in Sports

As FIFA fever sweeps the nation, a dynamic new exhibition at the Chinese Canadian Museum celebrates over a century of grit, greatness, and athletic legacy. “Chinese Canadians have always been part of the game, but rarely part of the story,” notes Dr. Melissa Karmen Lee, CEO of the Chinese Canadian Museum. This poignant nuance forms the heart of the showcase, which invites visitors to trace over a century of Chinese-Canadian presence in sports. Designed as an electrified, sports bar–inspired space, the Poy Family Gallery presents archival objects, photographic portraits, and newly commissioned moving image works, allowing everyone to explore these beautiful layers of history through different mediums.

Current Affairs, Community & PeopleFête ChinoiseJuly 3, 2026Chinese Canadian Museum, chinese canadian, Exhibition, SportsComment

From Ritual to Sport: Dragon Boating 龍舟競賽: 由節日喜慶發展到國際性體育項目

Even though this year we aren’t able to see the annual Dragon Boat races in Toronto, we look forward to it activities in the Fall of 2021 and the return of the Toronto International Dragon Boat Festival in 2022! Learn more about this tradition and our Canadian national team members who shared their story with us in Edition 3, Luck & Ritual. We have utmost respect for these highly experienced and decorated athletes in our community.

Market Village 城市廣場: End of an Era

Market Village closed its doors in March 2018 – turning a new leaf for this important and dynamic landmark in the local Chinese-Canadian community. Look back on its history from an urban planner’s perspective!

Simu Liu on Diversity 劉思慕：思考族裔多樣性

Chinese Canadian actor Simu Liu‮ ‬has his eyes set on Hollywood. He shares with Fête Chinoise his thoughts on his Chinese heritage, his acting talent, and his dreams for diversity and of reaching the international stage.

Sustainability, Community, and Fighting for Justice

Miss Canada 2012, former BC Director of the Joy Smith Foundation, and feminist, Tara Teng, was born into two dominant cultures and was born for community. Learn more about her story.

Fête Chinoise X Holt Renfrew: 5th Anniversary Edition Magazine Launch & Charity Shopping Evening

On October 16th, 2019, Fête Chinoise’s 5th Anniversary Edition Magazine Launch and Charity Shopping Event was hosted at Holt Renfrew Bloor Flagship store.

Collected Letters: Interview with Liu Jianhua

Collected Letters uses traditional Chinese porcelain as its medium; porcelain is one of the materials that Liu have been practicing with for many years. What Liu was hoping for when he chose porcelain as the material for this installation was to bring it to the artistic practices of the contemporary and to reinvest it with new functions.

Chan Hon Goh brings Chinese Canadian ballet heritage to Bayview Village

Many Torontonians are celebrating the official arrival of Ms. Chan Hon Goh’s second ballet school this month. She was the first principal dancer of Chinese heritage to perform as part of the National Ballet of Canada, and her sparkling career continues to shine as she brings her art and her craft from British Columbia to Ontario.

Eating Lucky: Food As Fortune

Food is at the centre of life’s milestone celebrations. With each meal we consume, we savour much more than taste alone. Food is an expression. Food has the power to tie in our family traditions, a parent’s love, and good friends. At an elder’s birthday banquet, the final dish that is served is usually made of e-fu noodles that symbolize longevity. Often renamed “long life noodles,” its new title represents well wishes to the elder.

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