Autumn in Canada: Floral Design Inspired by Canadian Scenery and Chinese Culture

Floral designer Vivi Hou, who previously exhibited at the Fete Chinoise Signature Event in 2019 and 2020, shares with us some of her recent work that is inspired by Canadian scenery. Currently residing in Shanghai during the global pandemic, she is taking part in modern Chinese calligraphy projects while in China. She reminisces the red maple leaves that would be gathered by the wind and land at her front door, and the beautiful changing colours of fall that inspires her to connect with nature every year.

Art and FashionDeborah Lau-YuOctober 9, 2021chinese canadian, Asian representatonComment

2021 Mid-Autumn Mooncake Reviews: Cultural Expressions of Luxury Brands

The annual tradition of reviewing mooncakes from the lens of culture and design is always a fun time. In the recent years, at Fete Chinoise, we have been in multiple positions — as a tastemaker, an observer, a critic, and a grateful recipient. When it comes to Chinese cultural traditions and gifting, this is our wheelhouse and passion, and we endeavour to #movecultureforward with every project we partake in and discussion that we spur.

Art and Fashion, Design DialogueFête ChinoiseSeptember 23, 2021Mid-Autumn Festival, MooncakesComment

2021 Mid-Autumn Mooncake Inspiration from Singapore

An ode to Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore. Enjoy these unique mooncake flavours and creations captured by photographer and food content creator, Karl Ng.

Art and Fashion, Design DialogueFête ChinoiseSeptember 23, 2021Mid-Autumn Festival, Mooncakes, Chinese FoodComment

An Insider Glimpse Behind the Scenes of Making a Marvel Movie

Come behind the scenes with a Marvel film insider and Canadian, Alvin Keung. As a Lead Compositor for many Marvel films including Doctor Strange, Captain America and Black Panther, he has a special view on Shang-Chi and shares a glimpse of what it is like behind the scenes of movie-making in our generation.

Design DialogueDeborah Lau-YuSeptember 21, 2021chinese canadian, Asian representaton, alvin keung, Behind the Scenes, marvel, animationComment

Part 4 of Marvel's Shang-Chi: Six Reasons to Love the Film (Even More)

Have you watched Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings yet? If not, what are you waiting for? Not only has it been the number one movie at box offices for two straight weekends, breaking records along its path and surpassing revenue expectations, it has also collected some of the highest praise and reviews! The audience approval is at an astounding 98% audience score and a 92% on the Tomatometer on Rotten Tomatoes.

Part 3 of Marvel's Shang-Chi: 陳法拉 Fala Chen's Courage, Performance, and Dazzling Transformation

How many of us can stop ourselves at the height of our careers or pursuits, and put the work into transforming ourselves? The introspective journey of self actualization may bring many of us to a point of realization and reflection, of self-awareness and authenticity. Then it requires action and change, the hard part. Fala Chen, a name that many American and Canadian-Chinese households have watched for over a decade via Hong Kong Television, is an inspiration for her dedication to her own journey and development as a person, as an artist.

Current Affairs, Film & BooksDeborah Lau-YuSeptember 8, 2021film review, shang-chi, hong kong, fala chen, asian american, Asian representatonComment

Part 2 of Marvel's Shang-Chi: Tony Leung 梁朝偉 as Wenwu

A global icon through his many unforgettable performances in Hong Kong cinema, Tony Leung stars as Wenwu in Marvel’s Shang-Chi. Are you excited to watch his first Hollywood production? We are! Read on to reminisce the work of this highly acclaimed and decorated superstar, as well as our discussion on why his appearance in Shang-Chi holds utmost significance for so many Chinese-Canadians and North American diasporas. Two Canadians also had the privilege of acting opposite this industry giant — who were they?

Current Affairs, Film & BooksDeborah Lau-YuSeptember 1, 2021film review, shang-chi, tony leung, hong kongComment

Part 1 of Marvel's Shang-Chi: Simu Liu, Tony Leung, and the Cast of a Lifetime

It is the week of Marvel’s Shang-Chi! In theatres September 3rd. Be sure to book your tickets to support this milestone moment of representation in movie culture. Read about why our editor-in-chief, Deborah Lau-Yu, is particularly excited for and proud of fellow Canadian, Simu Liu, our country’s newly minted superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We appreciate his journey, his voice and his leadership as a cultural advocate.

Current Affairs, Film & BooksDeborah Lau-YuAugust 30, 2021chinese canadian, film review, shang-chi, simu liu, Asian representatonComment

Growing Pains: Snippets from the Messy Reality of a Chinese-Vietnamese-Canadian Upbringing

Writer Julie Phan shared her journey in navigating spaces as an Asian person, as a Chinese-Vietnamese-Canadian. She often confronted with the classic question of “what are you, where are you from?” and she finds herself hesitating to answer because there is no concise answer.

Personal Stories, Community & PeopleGuest UserAugust 28, 2021asian heritage, theatre art, chinese canadian, fu-gen theatreComment

Matthew Wong: BLUE VIEW | August 13, 2021 - April 18, 2022

It is not very often that a local artist is exhibited at the Art Gallery of Ontario, and even more rare that Asian-Canadian representation happens in the art space at this level of recognition. The AGO is presenting an exciting solo exhibition beginning August 13, 2021 to April 18, 2022 titled Matthew Wong: Blue View, featuring works by a Toronto-born Chinese Canadian artist. The first-ever museum show of Matthew Wong (1984-2019), the exhibition features his acclaimed Blue series of oil, gouache and watercolour paintings. The New York Times described him as “one of the most talented painters of his generation.” The exhibition features Wong’s expressive style through 31 paintings and nine works on paper from his Blue series (2017-2019).

Art and Fashion, Mark Your CalendarDeborah Lau-YuAugust 19, 2021matthew wong, Art Gallery of Ontario, Art, artists, chinese canadianComment

Fantasia Film Festival: Features You Won't Want To Miss!

A pandemic won't stop us from enjoying cinema! The Fantasia Film Festival is here. In an effort to introduce Hong Kong films to the Canadian community, the Hong Kong Economic Trade Office has been partnering with numerous film festivals across the country. The Fantasia International Film Festival 2021 will take place from August 5 to 25th, both virtually and in-person — a hybrid model so that more audiences can view some great action on screens at home and in theatre.

Mark Your Calendar, Film & BooksDeborah Lau-YuAugust 10, 2021Film, hong kongComment

Through The Lens Of Art : Brendan Tang【當中國古典雕塑遇上現代機械】

Visual artist Brendan Lee Satish Tang is widely known for his sculptural ceramic work. Tang’s work explores issues of identity and the hybridization of our material and non-material culture while simultaneously expressing a love of both futuristic technologies and ancient traditions. He discovered a passion for art and all of the doors it can open when he was a small child. Growing up in small-town Canada, his family were the only “people of colour” in town. Drawing allowed him to escape into a world of fantasy and it became a powerful form of communication. Art gave him a meeting ground to connect with the other kids at school. universe.

Art and Fashion, Design DialogueFête ChinoiseAugust 3, 2021Art, Brendan tang, chinese canadian, artistComment