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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

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

Center Stage at 35: In Conversation with Stanley Kwan

Now celebrating its 35th anniversary—with a new 4K restoration rolling out in theatres promises to find new audiences and offer devoted fans a reason to revisit its riches as well as its contemporary relevance, especially with how modern celebrities are treated in the age of social media. We had the honour to sit down with Kwan to discuss the golden era of Chinese cinema, how his relationship to the film and its stars have changed, and who he wants to work with next.

Film & Books, Mark Your CalendarFête ChinoiseAugust 6, 2026Movies, Movie, Film, hong kong, hong kong film, Hong KongComment

A Story of Family, Letters, and Lifelong Sacrifice: Breakout Chinese Box Office Hit 'Dear You' Arrives in Theatres September 4《給阿嬤的情書》

A debt, a distant land, and a bundle of letters spanning decades these are the threads that weave together Dear You《給阿嬤的情書》, the critical and box-office sensation set to make its US and Canadian theatrical debut on September 4, 2026. Following its acclaimed North American premiere at the New York Asian Film Festival, director Lan Hongchun’s multi-generational drama arrives as a poignant exploration of family devotion, sacrifice, and the enduring ties that bind the Chinese diaspora across generations.

Film & Books, Mark Your CalendarFête ChinoiseJuly 30, 2026Movies, Movie, FilmComment

Designing Love, at Mid-Autumn 2026: In the Mood for Mahjong 「愛在中秋」2026：一副麻雀，幾代回憶

Our mooncake tin design pays tribute to this rich tradition while offering an education bridge for the next generation. Drawing inspiration from vintage Mahjong sets, including collections from Waddington’s Auctioneers, our committee members, and our Editor-in-Chief, we studied variations in tile design, from characters to floral motifs, carving strokes and symbolic details. We then dreamt up and hand-illustrated our own interpretation.

Community & People, Current Affairs, Mark Your CalendarFête ChinoiseJuly 2, 2026art, Love at Mid-Autumn, Mooncakes, Mid-Autumn Festival, mahjongComment

Mahjong, Memory & Mid-Autumn: Fête Chinoise Launches the 2026 Love at Mid-Autumn Campaign

There is a particular sound that many of us carry from our earliest memories: the sharp, satisfying click and clang of Mahjong tiles shuffled across a table, the gentle murmur of conversation between turns, and the laughter that rises from familiar stories, playful teasing, and moments shared around the table. Across generations and continents, Mahjong has travelled far beyond the tabletop. It has become a gathering place connecting families, preserving traditions, and carrying with it a rich language of symbolism, craftsmanship, and cultural memory.

This Mid-Autumn Festival, we invite our community to rediscover the beauty behind this beloved game through the 6th annual Love at Mid-Autumn campaign, a celebration of Chinese heritage, creative expression, and giving back.

Community & People, Current Affairs, Mark Your CalendarFête ChinoiseJune 22, 2026art, Love at Mid-Autumn, Mooncakes, Mid-Autumn Festival, mahjongComment

Bringing the Majesty of the Harp Closer to Home at Toronto International Harp Festival 2026

There is a timeless grace to the harp that makes it easy to admire. With its sweeping silhouette and gentle, ambient sound, it is an instrument many of us are content to enjoy from a comfortable distance, appreciating its elegance at a special event or as a soothing component in a classical concert. Yet, because it carries such an aura of rarefied prestige, we often rarely get the chance to truly step inside its world or see it as a modern, dynamic storyteller.

Mark Your Calendar, Community & PeopleFête ChinoiseJune 12, 2026Movies, Movie, FilmComment

We’re Nothing At All: Herman Yau’s Bold Fusion of Thriller and LGBTQ+ Realities Hits Canadian Theatres《我們不是什麼》

Acclaimed director Herman Yau bridges thriller tension with deep empathy in We’re Nothing At All, starring Anson Kong, ANSONBEAN, and Patrick Tam. Catch the hit Hong Kong LGBTQ+ drama in Canadian theatres this June.

Film & Books, Mark Your CalendarFête ChinoiseJune 5, 2026Movies, Movie, Film, hong kong, hong kong film, Hong KongComment

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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