Fete Chinoise had the pleasure of hosting renown lyricist Wing-Him Chan for our Signature Gala and Showcase on Saturday, January 28th along with Yoyo Sham, who was our featured artist and special guest from Hong Kong.
Read MoreShangri-La Toronto will be paying homage to its Asian heritage this Lunar New Year, as the Year of the Rabbit is celebrated across the hotel in a variety of exciting ways. Shangri-La Toronto will honour Lunar New Year with a traditional Lion Dance, live music, a wishing tree, feature cocktail and the highly anticipated Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea. Shangri-la Toronto is also the venue partner for the grand return of Fête Chinoise Lunar New Year Gala + Showcase on January 28th!
Read MoreHoliday shopping for the special one in your life who has made an impact? Choosing a gift can be a challenging task at an already busy time of year. Whether it's for your lover, parents, siblings and friends, we understand the pressure of getting the right gift. We have curated a list for you to make it all easier and fun to finish your gift list!
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreIt 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!
Read MoreIt 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!
Read MoreIt 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!
Read MoreIt 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!
Read MoreOn 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!
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
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