David Kuo: From Hoop Dreams to Banking Professional (With a Heart of Gold) 郭劍民：「球」勝之道

As one of the most influential figures in Canadian banking and the game-changing founder of the Chinese Canadian Youth Athletics Association (CCYAA), Kuo was unraveling the many layers of his multi-faceted identity during our interview for this magazine article. His wife and in-laws are from Hong Kong, his father was originally from China and moved to Taiwan, his mother is Taiwanese, and Kuo himself works here as an all-in Canadian. This unique combination has positioned him well to interact with people from various Chinese backgrounds, blending the East and the West.

Personal StoriesFête ChinoiseApril 17, 2025CCYAA, chinese canadian, Chinese Canadian, basketballComment

The 5th CCYAA Celeb Classic Shines at the Mattamy Athletic Centre

The 5th CCYAA Celeb Classic returned to the Mattamy Athletic Centre this year, marking another star-studded event where incredible individuals from various fields came together on the court for a good cause, featuring Jeremy Lin, Simu Liu, Gordon Cormier, Justin Chien, Sam Li, Olivia Cheng, Tyler Shaw, Jason Williams, Matt Bonner, Tiana Shern, CantoMando, and more.

Community & People, Mark Your CalendarFête ChinoiseJuly 19, 2024CCYAA, basketball, Celebrity, Sports, Jeremy Lin, simu liu, Simu LiuComment

CCYAA Releases Latest Bruce Lee Collaboration with Toronto Raptors

The Canadian Chinese Youth Athletic Association (CCYAA) has partnered with Mitchell & Ness for the fourth consecutive year to unveil limited-edition apparel. This year’s release is the highly anticipated Bruce Lee x Toronto Raptors capsule collection, designed to celebrate the passion for the NBA within the North American Asian diaspora and pay tribute to Bruce Lee’s profound global impact on the community.

Community & PeopleFête ChinoiseDecember 1, 2023CHARITY, Events, Community, chinese, fashion, Fashion, CCYAAComment

The Second CCYAA Celebrity Classic Featuring Simu Liu, Jeremy Lin & Friends

Two icons we write about often at Fête Chinoise come together again in the name of basketball and a great cause for sports. Simu Liu and Jeremy Lin and their friends were in town for the CCYAA Celebrity Classic on July 9th. Benefitting the Chinese Canadian Youth Athletics Association and the Jeremy Lin Foundation for underprivileged AAPI youth in sports. ⁠

Current AffairsFête ChinoiseJuly 11, 2022basketball, Celebrity, CCYAA, simu liu, Jeremy LinComment