Sue Tang: Giving with Passion and Building the Chinese-Canadian Community

As a special spotlight on one of our committee members, Sue Tang is a special individual who has not only well-achieved in her professional career, she is also a role model when it comes to volunteering and building community. Recently, Sue was recognized as one of the Chinese-Canadian Legends, which celebrates many veterans in the community for their decades of achievement. Amongst other winners which included Dr. Chester Ho, David Leung, photographer James Lin, Jenny Pu, and Daniel Quan-Watson.

Community & PeopleFête ChinoiseAugust 18, 2023chinese canada, Chinese CanadianComment

Transforming Vancouver's Chinatown 溫哥華唐人街的故事

Walking the streets of Vancouver’s historic Chinatown on a sunny Sunday afternoon, spring tantalizingly around the corner, you see glimpses of the neighbourhood’s vibrant past — and promising future. Along the high street, Pender, there are bustling restaurants in century-old buildings bearing the names of family associations (the Wongs, the Chins) that were central to the lives of early Chinese settlers. Popular bakeries — with lines out the door for a taste of Chinese delicacies — compete for attention with boutique tea shops and curios shops.

Design Dialogue, Community & PeopleFête ChinoiseAugust 3, 2023Chinese Canadian, Museum, History, Vancouver, Chinatown, Chinese ArtistComment

Lin-Sanely Good Advice: An Intimate Dinner with Invisalign Brand Ambassador Jeremy Lin

Fête Chinoise was honored to attend a dinner hosted by Align Technology, Inc., the pioneer and market leader in clear aligner orthodontics with its revolutionary Invisalign® system. The exclusive VIP dinner event took place at R&D Restaurant in Chinatown, Toronto, home to Master Chef Eric Chong’s innovative contemporary Chinese cuisine. Jeremy Lin was celebrated as the newest member of the Invisalign Smile Squad and launched the Lin-Sanely Good Advice brand campaign, which aims to inspire and develop youth.

Community & People, Current AffairsFête ChinoiseJuly 12, 2023Comment

This is what it means to me

In the 1800s the Canadian government enlisted the help of Chinese migrants to complete the Canadian Pacific Railway. 17,000 Chinese pioneers arrived to do this dangerous work. My great great grand uncle was one of these men. He came from ToiSan.

Community & PeopleFête ChinoiseJuly 7, 2023Heritage, History, chinese canadianComment

Celebrating Olivia Chow's Victory: A Triumph for Asian Representation, Female Leadership and the Immigrant Narrative in Canada

In a historic turn of events, Toronto has elected Olivia Chow as its mayor in the 2023 election. Since former Mayor John Tory was forced to step down due to his affair, the city has seen over a hundred candidates come forward vying for the position to lead the city. Chow ran against Tory back in 2014 and came in third. This time, Chow's victory not only marks a significant milestone for Asian representation in politics but also demonstrates the power and resilience of women leaders and immigrants like her who arrived when she was 13 in search for a brighter future with her family.

Community & People, Current AffairsFête ChinoiseJune 30, 2023Comment

Using Sport to Conquer Hate: Jeremy Lin 林書豪：瞄準仇恨扣籃！

It’s hard to believe we are in the third calendar year of COVID-19. It’s also hard to believe that the Asian community across North America continues to experience racist, xenophobic hatred because of the continued perception that the pandemic was born in China. But we do.

Community & PeopleFête ChinoiseJune 28, 2023Comment

Mejuri Celebrates the Grand Opening of their Flagship and Community with a Special Prize for Love at Mid-Autumn 2023

Last week, Mejuri, the category-defining fine jewelry brand, marked a significant milestone by celebrating the opening of its flagship store on 64 Ossington Avenue. The event brought together local entrepreneurs, community members, and VIPs, creating a sense of excitement as Mejuri expands its retail presence.

Collaborations, Community & PeopleFête ChinoiseJune 27, 2023jew, mejuriComment

Conquering Hate with Art + Love 2.0 用愛與藝術征服仇恨第二章

Art reflects our ever-changing culture and has the ability to shift society's values and views. Racism and injustice have been huge topics during the pandemic, especially in the Asian community, where the anti-Asian racism, discrimination and violence in North America became a harsh reminder that we must stand up against hate.

Living Unseen: Lorraine lam 我盼望，大家都可以看見未來！

“Help! Someone get some help!”

It was the early days of COVID-19 in Toronto. While much of the city was safely isolating at home and learning to bake sourdough, many people who were homeless and poor were not afforded these same basic luxuries. With nowhere to live, no public spaces open for respite, my colleagues and I worked overtime to provide food, water, bathrooms, and social connection to many. It was in the middle of a community meal when someone found Colin* in his tent… …

Community & People, Personal StoriesFête ChinoiseMarch 2, 2023homeless, toronto, home, social issueComment

Words & Music: An Intimate Evening with Chan Wing Him

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.

Community & PeopleFête ChinoiseJanuary 31, 2023singer, songwriterComment

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

Re-Imagining My Chinatown 滿地可唐人街：同源可同心？

When the movie Turning Red came out on Disney+ a few weeks ago, my family was eager to watch it together. First, for obvious family-movie reasons: (1) Pixar, (2) Pandas, and (3) Canada. But superseding those - there was another, deeper motivation. For the first time that I can remember, a major motion picture featured an Asian lead in a family movie. Representation has been a topic that has garnered a lot of chatter in recent years. Recent films like Crazy Rich Asians and Shang-Chi have done a lot to move the awareness of Asian talent — that has always existed — into the mainstream.

History & Architecture, Community & PeopleFête ChinoiseNovember 9, 2022Montreal Chinatown, ChinatownComment