The Fusion of Christmas Moments in Chinese Art & Design

A growing trend toward the use of Chinese culture in Christmas décor and design has inspired modern designers to create holiday-themed products that connect with the past. Modern design has the ability to revitalize existing cultural elements, connecting today’s dialogue with the past. This article introduces some interesting designs and products of Christmas that are inspired by or employ Chinese cultural elements, preserving and in some ways, innovating using heritage through design.

Design DialogueFête ChinoiseDecember 21, 2022Christmas, Chinese Design, Chinese ArtComment

The Enduring Legacy of Hong Kong-Style Cafés 茶餐廳傳承港式風味

I have many loves of Hong Kong, but I must admit my fondest ones are the childhood memories of cha chaan teng (literally, “tea restaurant”) for breakfast. It is not merely breakfast. Rather, it is akin to a tradition – a cultural ritual – arising from the fusion of culinary traditions, a legacy which continues to date. What started out as open stalls in the early colonial days turned into cozy little bistros designed to hold about 20 to 30 patrons.

Food and LifestyleFête ChinoiseDecember 21, 2022cha chaan teng, hk cafe, restaurantComment

2022 Holiday Gifting Inspiration for Home

It is an extra special year, as we begin to emerge from the pandemic and gather again with loved and close ones.

Choosing a special gift can be a challenging task at a busy time of year. It can also be a lot of fun if everything you are choosing from is already curated for you!

Objects of DesireFête ChinoiseDecember 13, 2022Crossing Cultures, Gift Guide, GiftsComment

2022 Holiday Gifting Inspiration for Kids

It is an extra special year, as we begin to emerge from the pandemic and gather again with loved and close ones.

Choosing a special gift can be a challenging task at a busy time of year. It can also be a lot of fun if everything you are choosing from is already curated for you!

Objects of DesireFête ChinoiseDecember 13, 2022Crossing Cultures, Gift Guide, GiftsComment

2022 Holiday Gifting Inspiration for Men

It is an extra special year, as we begin to emerge from the pandemic and gather again with loved and close ones.

Choosing a special gift can be a challenging task at a busy time of year. It can also be a lot of fun if everything you are choosing from is already curated for you!

Objects of DesireFête ChinoiseDecember 9, 2022Crossing Cultures, Gift Guide, GiftsComment

2022 Holiday Gifting Inspiration for Women

It is an extra special year, as we begin to emerge from the pandemic and gather again with loved and close ones.

Choosing a special gift can be a challenging task at a busy time of year. It can also be a lot of fun if everything you are choosing from is already curated for you!

Objects of DesireFête ChinoiseDecember 7, 2022Crossing Cultures, Gift Guide, GiftsComment

The Fortune Ball Gala raised $550,000

On Saturday, November 26th, 2022, the Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) Foundation hosted its inaugural the Fortune Ball Gala at the Hilton Hotel in Markham. The MSH Foundation aims to promote community pride within the local Chinese-Canadian population and inspire Chinese business and philanthropic leaders to help bring abundant blessings to MSH through their generous contributions, and $550,000 was raised for the Gala!

Community & PeopleFête ChinoiseDecember 2, 2022Comment

Nicole Chau: Investing Time into My Intuition & My Brand 直覺思維導航的時間資本

I grew up in a traditional Chinese household with two immigrant parents. My parents worked tirelessly to sacrifice every bit of their own life to open up opportunities for my sister and me. My mother worked since she was 16 to support herself through college. She built her company at 29, and ran two companies while raising my sister and me. In turn, we were pushed to succeed, and life was very regimented.

Personal StoriesFête ChinoiseNovember 30, 2022Nicole Chau, La Luer, SkincareComment

American Born Chinese: Dark Exploration of Asian-American Adolescence

In recent years, Hollywood movies such as Crazy Rich Asians and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings have prominently featured Asian actors, a milestone in an industry that has long overlooked Asian talent. A number of box-office successes starring Asian actors have raised awareness of a long history of ethnically-Asian actors in Hollywood, which extends back further than the general American psyche. The global success of these films also speaks to the demand for relatable performers on screen for numerous diaspora communities around the world.

Film & BooksFête ChinoiseNovember 25, 2022American Born Chinese, Graphic Novel, Gene Luen YangComment

(Un)Readability, Script and Visual Language with Xu Bing 只可意會，不可言傳：訪問徐冰

Chinese culture has a complex relationship with the origin and evolution of hieroglyphics. I say this because Chinese is so different from English – it is much more ideographic. This logic also corresponds with the magical relationship between reading, thinking, and constructing perspective in Chinese.

Art and FashionFête ChinoiseNovember 23, 2022Xu Bing, 徐冰, Installation Art, Chinese ArtistComment

Hugh Tran: Paige Darcy and the Case of the Stoned Cat

Introducing Canadian actor Hugh Tran, for those who may not already know him. He's appeared in movies and television shows such as Pacific Rim (2013), XIII: The Series (2011) and The Romeo Section (2015). A passionate performer, he’s been growing his career and portfolio locally and overseas in Asia.

Film & BooksFête ChinoiseNovember 18, 2022Paige Darcy and the Case of the Stoned Cat, Movie, Film, Canadian Film, Hugh Tran, Andrew PhungComment

The Past and Present of Beijing's Siheyuan 北京四合院的前世今生

With more than 21.5 million people living in the sprawling metropolis and a history stretching back three millennia, Beijing is one of the most fascinating places in Asia. Experiencing the city’s growth first-hand has been exhilarating for Partner and Chief Architect Ziyu Zhuang of RSAA/Büro. Ziyu returned to the city of his childhood in 2010 after studying and working abroad in London and New York. Now twelve years later, Ziyu continues to appreciate how the city morphs and changes around him at a dizzying pace.

History & ArchitectureFête ChinoiseNovember 16, 2022Beijing, Beijing Siheyuan, Archtecture, HeritageComment