Dashan and Carolyn Kuan on the Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s Lunar New Year 2026: Year of the Horse Celebration

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra at the Year of the Horse: A Lunar New Year Celebration on February 28, 2026. This beloved annual event at Roy Thomson Hall blends Chinese traditions with Western classical music, featuring guest artist Dashan, conductor Carolyn Kuan, virtuoso Wu Man, and pianist Ryan Huang. The program includes classical Chinese poetry, world premieres, festive favourites like Gongxi Gongxi, and a special dance performance. Enjoy a full community celebration with a pre-concert artisan market, lion dances, and a luxurious dinner at Shangri-La Toronto.

Mark Your Calendar, Community & PeopleFête ChinoiseFebruary 20, 2026lunar new year, Lunar New Year, music, chinese music, MusicComment

AARON KWOK DELIVERS SUPERSTAR PERFORMANCE ON OLG STAGE IN NIAGARA FALLS

After several years of physical distance between Canada and Hong Kong, Toronto fans and followers of Hong Kong pop culture were elated that a household name would be coming to the GTA. Aaron Kwok, known as one of the four iconic “heavenly kings” of canto pop and the one with the best dance moves, was scheduled for a single evening of his trademark sizzling performances last week at the newly renovated OLG stage at Fallsview Casino. The brand new, state-of-the-art theatre was packed full to its 5000 seat capacity on a Monday night, as loyal fans descended to the concert hall to cheer on Kwok who also happens to be the ambassador for this year’s “Hello, Hong Kong” campaign to reconnect the world with the city after years of lockdown during the pandemic.

Current AffairsFête ChinoiseMarch 30, 2023Aaron Kwok, concerts, music, chinese music, hong kong, celeComment

The Comeback of Chinese-Canadian Music Icon: Wanting Qu 愛上‧曲婉婷

In 2012, her megahit “You Exist In My Song” catapulted her to superstardom, earning her numerous awards such as Best New Artist, Best Music Composer and Best Song from many top Asian platforms. To date, the track’s official music video has over 170 million views on YouTube, a staggering figure that might not even fully reflect her extensive following in China. Capping off her meteoric rise, Wanting performed in front of a live television audience of close to one billion viewers at the 2013 annual Spring Festival Gala, sharing the stage with the legendary Celine Dion.

Personal StoriesFête ChinoiseApril 26, 2022Asian Representation, singer, Music, chinese musicComment

Stories of Time: Eason Chan 時間的故事:陳奕迅

There is a reason why he has a nickname E神 or 歌神: God of Songs, admired by many like an immortal on his grand stage. Surpassing most performance careers — singer, songwriter, actor and producer, Eason Chan (陳奕迅) is now into his third decade of music-making since he began his career in 1995. Not many pop stars stay relevant for such a long and continuous stretch of time in the especially fast-paced Asian entertainment landscape, yet Eason has defied the odds. Winning multiple awards across Asia, and selling out for concert tours worldwide, he has been one of the top producing artists in Asia since the early 2000s.

Personal Stories, Design DialogueFête ChinoiseDecember 21, 2021Asian Representation, Music, chinese musicComment

Hanjin Tan : Identity Through Music 陳奐仁：一個音樂人的堅持

Hanjin Tan is a celebrity singer-songwriter-producer-actor who is making a difference in the music scene in Asia and for his fanbase around the world. With a unique Hainanese background, he speaks fluently in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Japanese, which is reflected in his diverse use of language when he sings and produces music.

陳奐仁，唱作藝人，最佳歌手、最佳作曲作詞人、最佳年度製作人，獲獎無數，正在為他的歌迷和亞洲音樂製造一番新景象。

Personal StoriesDeborah Lau-YuJuly 22, 2021Music, hanjin tan, chinese music, Awards, asian heritageComment