Montreal artist Karen Tam worked with designer Jean de Lessard to create the vibrant “Place des Souhaits/Place of Wishes” in the Quartier des Spectacles. This joyous, intergenerational public space and artwork, reminiscent of a typical Asian Night Market, welcomed visitors of all colours and creeds, while supporting local residents, families and businesses during its four-month run. It shone as a beacon of positivity and hope, highlighting the resilience of Chinatowns everywhere.
Read MoreFor a long time, many members of the Hong Kong film industry, both on and off screen, have moved to North America or constantly traveled between the two places for work, education, or simply in search of a better life. You can find them on film sets and post-production studios all over Hong Kong and Asia, while simultaneously making their mark in many North American film studios or international film festivals.
Read MoreWe caught up with Chef Craig Wong, the Toronto-based owner of the award-winning restaurant Patois and upcoming Bar Mignonette, to explore his views on sustainability. We wanted to know what the actual practice of this word versus lip service means to him as a chef, restaurateur and cultural champion. During the pandemic, he was a part of a collaboration with IKEA that focused on cooking with scraps. That exercise, in turn, inspired the images in our feature. In this special conversation, we examine the concept of sustainability through three lenses: first as a culinary philosophy, then towards the preservation of culture and, finally, the conservation of the restaurant industry.
Read MoreStanding at 158 centimeters tall, this young Hong Kong-born New Zealand-trained ballet dancer is making the most of her time as part of the National Ballet of Canada. Tirion Law officially joined as a member of the Corps de Ballet in 2018. Her repertoire includes Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Nutcracker, Anna Karenina, The Dream, Paquita, The Second Detail and The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude.
Read MoreAcademy Award-Winning Director, Ruby Yang, talks about her journey, the idea of time and pace in her work, and COVID-19. Yang is currently the Project Director of the Hong Kong Documentary Initiative (HKDI) and was the recipient of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council’s Artist of the Year for Film in 2018. Our Fête Chinoise editors first met Ruby in December 2019 at the film screening of The Last Stitch (2019) directed by Alfred Sung, which Yang served as the Executive Producer. Later, Yang shared that she saw the wonderful events featuring Chinese Canadian culture that Fête Chinoise had designed. It is truly our pleasure to share her thoughts.
Sponsored by LOUIS XIII Cognac. Whether you are celebrating Lunar New Year with family virtually, or live under one roof, one thing we can still enjoy is a time of gifting and receiving! Whether it's lucky red pockets of money or a red-wrapped gift, all are delivered with auspicious wishes of fortune, good health, and longevity.
Read MoreLunar New Year is upon us on February 1st, and we welcome the Year of the Tiger with great anticipation. The Tiger is a strong, courageous and majestic animal, which brings about much forward momentum, spontaneity and resilience during a time when we need a fresh outlook. Celebrations may be kept to immediate families this year, due to this wave of the pandemic, but it doesn’t mean the celebration means any less! We have curated some unique ideas for you to help toast the new year with gifts and experiences for your family and friends to whom you may be dropping off some special packages. To new beginnings!
Harry Rosen wishes you a Happy Year of the Tiger. Every year, this Canadian company curates a line-up of great men’s gifting choices for the Lunar New Year. Visit Harry Rosen in-store or online to see the full selection.
Read MoreFour young applied artists reveal a glimpse of their dream world. Their imagination takes us on unique journeys of cultural exploration and craftsmanship.
Read MoreThis year, Nobis celebrates the Year of the Tiger by partnering with Fête Chinoise, a Chinese-Canadian cultural platform created by design firm Palettera to develop a special edition print that celebrates the themes of bravery and courage, and places it at the forefront of the capsule.
Read MoreNatalie’s work is never the same; it is continuing developing, adapting and evolving. I find it fascinating she cannot pick a favourite medium and experimentation tends to lead her to all sorts of new artistic dimensions. What is consistent however, is how Natalie seems to make pieces with cultural, whether localised or global, connotations. I would speculate whether it comes from Natalie’s outlook from splitting her time between Hong Kong and London. Natalie noted that “both cities are amazing in their own unique ways. Hong Kong is intense, efficient and it's easy to meet people.
Read MoreThe Macallan has unveiled A Night On Earth In Scotland single malt whisky, which reveals the story of Scotland’s world-famous Hogmanay festivities and captures the universal joy of celebrating the change of year. This global annual limited edition crafted by world-famous whisky maker, The Macallan, has a soft and velvety mouthfeel. Whether for yourself, or as a gift to family, friends, or business partners, it is an ideal expression to celebrate the new year.
