A series of 8 iconic dresses by 3 Canadian designers: Christopher Paunil, Lucian Matis, and Mark Belford.
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Our contemporary culture likes the sleekness of black and the pureness of white. Yet in traditional Chinese culture, white and black are not auspicious colours compared to the likes of red, green, and gold. How can event hosts in 2017 make use of these classic colours of Western society and make it relevant, meaningful and appropriate for a modern celebration that brings together the East and the West in perfect balance? In the University Room, Melissa Haggerty of Spectacular Spectacular and Lidia Tacconelli of Fiori Floral created a counter culture masterpiece with blacks, whites, and beautiful jewel tones.
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Instead of taking a segregated approach to meaning, how can we tie culture and heritage into modern design that takes the ceremony space to a whole new level in modern Chinese culture?
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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.
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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.
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Are light and darkness opposites? Can the concept of darkness exist without the concept of light? From the perspective of Chinese philosophy, this is an embodiment of the concept of yin and yang.
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The Vancouver Art Gallery's annual Summer Gala is one of the city's most prestigious fundraising galas, a unique celebration that brings together Canada's top art enthusiasts for an unforgettable evening of philanthropy.
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Its history interweaved with the stories of the Canadian Pacific Railway and immigration, Chinatown Vancouver holds together over a century of rich memories and is like a living museum. Stay tuned to find out the story behind this collaboration!
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Created by Stemz and Palettera, Fête Chinoise and Holt Renfrew brought the Wishing Tree to life for Chinese New Year, allowing hundreds of wishes to be made at the start of the Year of the Rooster at the Bloor and Yorkdale flagships.
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By Nellie Kwok
The art of tea appreciation has historically been a symbol of sophistication and prestige within the Chinese society. Subsequently, the practice of serving tea progressively became an integral part of Chinese culture. Serving tea became a sign of respect. Even the most modest households in China would have the basic necessities for making a hot cup of tea.
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We appreciate the wonderful support for the inaugural Fête Chinoise.
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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.
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