Stand at the Feet of History: Meet Me at the King Tree 與千年香樟樹王結緣：穿越時空的上海養雲安縵酒店體驗

I held my daughter’s hands as she steadily walked a wooden spoon of water to the foot of the King Camphor Tree. “King Tree,” she delightfully whispered as she poured the well water as an offering, with reverence and childlike wonder. The camphor tree stood in the heart of the central courtyard, the largest and most majestic of the ten thousand trees at Amanyangyun, with a weight of 80 tonnes and a trunk so thick, its circumference would take at least a dozen people to join hands in a circle to offer a full embrace. The King Tree has borne witness to time well before ours; estimated to be at least 1000 years old, it was alive when the Ming and Qing emperors ruled, and lived through regimes and changes that we can only read about in history books.

Design DialogueFête ChinoiseSeptember 4, 2025design annual, Heritage, heritage, Architecture, Hotel, Luxury Hotel, product designComment

Chris Ong: A Keeper of Living Heritage 古宅古物故人情

The light in Seven Terraces filters gently through antique shutters, casting patterns on blackwood furniture polished to a soft gleam. Porcelain kamchengs sit proudly on sideboards, their intricate designs hinting at stories of a bygone era. For Chris Ong, this isn’t just a hotel—it’s a living archive of Peranakan culture, a legacy he fears could fade without care. “Heritage isn’t just about things,” he says, his voice steady but reflective. “It’s about stories, traditions, people—that’s what keeps it alive.”

Design DialogueFête ChinoiseAugust 14, 2025design annual, malaysia, Collections, Heritage, heritageComment

Art, Antiques & Assets: Preserve Wealth and Heritage by Safeguarding Your Collections 藝術品、古董與資產：藏品保障財富安穩延續

Whether it's an inherited piece of jewellery, a treasured painting, or a newly acquired antique, each collection speaks to an experience, a story, and a connection to our heritage, culture, and personal histories. While insurance is a familiar concept, its importance in safeguarding high-value items and ensuring their legacy can continue, is often overlooked.

Ads, Art and Fashion, History & Architecture, Objects of DesireFête ChinoiseSeptember 6, 2024Ads, Heritage, heritageComment

This is what it means to me

In the 1800s the Canadian government enlisted the help of Chinese migrants to complete the Canadian Pacific Railway. 17,000 Chinese pioneers arrived to do this dangerous work. My great great grand uncle was one of these men. He came from ToiSan.

Community & PeopleFête ChinoiseJuly 7, 2023Heritage, History, chinese canadianComment

Conquering Hate with Art + Love 2.0 用愛與藝術征服仇恨第二章

Art reflects our ever-changing culture and has the ability to shift society's values and views. Racism and injustice have been huge topics during the pandemic, especially in the Asian community, where the anti-Asian racism, discrimination and violence in North America became a harsh reminder that we must stand up against hate.

The Past and Present of Beijing's Siheyuan 北京四合院的前世今生

With more than 21.5 million people living in the sprawling metropolis and a history stretching back three millennia, Beijing is one of the most fascinating places in Asia. Experiencing the city’s growth first-hand has been exhilarating for Partner and Chief Architect Ziyu Zhuang of RSAA/Büro. Ziyu returned to the city of his childhood in 2010 after studying and working abroad in London and New York. Now twelve years later, Ziyu continues to appreciate how the city morphs and changes around him at a dizzying pace.

History & ArchitectureFête ChinoiseNovember 16, 2022Beijing, Beijing Siheyuan, Archtecture, HeritageComment