Comparable to the baptism and christening in religions, the hundredth (100th) day celebration of a baby is significant in the Chinese culture. It is the first time a baby is introduced to his or her family, relatives and close friends, usually hosted at a restaurant with traditional dishes. Cynthia Martyn Events and De Rose Designs transformed the space into a delightful modern interpretation of joyful pink and coral blossoms with classic blue and white porcelain, while Truffle Cake & Pastry added her own stunning touches through her hand painted blue porcelain cakes.

At every Chinese birthday banquet, one important dessert is a mandatory custom: the longevity buns, adorably shaped as peaches. These scrumptious bite-sized baked goods are often filled with lotus paste and sometimes red bean paste for added flavour. Paired with the inspiration of the peach and symbolism of longevity, and a touch of gold,Kim Miyama Events and Marta Urbanowicz of Artam Design Inc. created a contemporary aesthetic to transform old traditions into a fantastic display of design and culture. 

We appreciate the wonderful support for the inaugural Fête Chinoise.

We invited top designers in Toronto to get creative and transform the entire third floor of the Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto into delightful galleries and art spaces inspired by culture and meaning. 

Caspar Haydar displayed a beautiful collection of Vera Wang split between white and red to welcome guests as they entered the exhibit.

In the space of Queen’s Park Ballroom, the team at Stemz Event Design & Floral designed a breathtaking scene of the royal gardens à la 2015 — a mystical and magical getaway, the Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto. In this magical destination, guests were able to pause at the exhibition of fine cakes and pastries by Bobbette & Belle, where they re-interpreted the traditional Chinese wedding cake.

Frank Rea Event Design and A to Z Event Management created an energetic scene of a marketplace. While capturing the incredible energy and buzz of a traditional night time market, they elevated it as a part of a luxurious and fun event experience for both private and corporate event hosts. 

Captured in the background of many Hong Kong films, dai pai dongs are often featured in cinema, reflecting their significance and presence in the everyday lives of locals and tourists alike. In this space, Nous Design Group, Ikonica, and The Wedding Cake Shoppe helped guests relive the memories of old Hong Kong streets with a modern and elevated twist.

The Royal Jade Dining Table, designed by Jackie O Floral Affairs & Event Design in partnership with Bliss Events was inspired by the Imperial Summer Palace and the Taihe Dian in Beijing. These spaces were known in history to have held the most important banquets including the Emperor’s birthdays and celebrations of New Year.

In the Summerhill Room, inspired by Maison Valentino, red can be modern, powerful, and bold. Discover this dramatically passionate room created by Cynthia Martyn Events and Fuscia Designs.