The Mid-Autumn Festival is a special occasion in Chinese culture that symbolizes reunion, abundance, and heritage, centered around food and family gatherings. Chef Eric Chong of aKin thoughtfully designed a festive menu for this second edition of our Art of Celebration annual—one that blends traditional meanings with contemporary creativity and craft, interpreting the festival through the lens of modern Cantonese fine dining cuisine.
Read MoreCongratulations to The Queen Seafood Cuisine on their Grand Opening, celebrated on September 9th! Located in the vibrant Don Mills area, The Queen is the newest destination for refined Chinese dining, proudly serving the Greater Toronto Area with a modern take on classic Cantonese cuisine.
Read MoreColin Farrell, Fala Chen, and director Edward Berger attended the Canadian premiere of Ballad of a Small Player 《小人物之歌》 at TIFF 2025. Set in the neon-lit world of Macau’s casinos, the film follows Lord Doyle (Farrell), a washed-up gambler offered a second chance by the enigmatic Dao Ming (Chen), while pursued by a relentless investigator (Tilda Swinton). Directed by Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front), the film also stars Deanie Ip and Alex Jennings.
Read MoreShu Qi 舒淇 made her North American directorial debut with the world premiere of Girl at the Toronto International Film Festival on the afternoon of September 9, warmly welcomed by an enthusiastic crowd of loyal fans. Set in Taiwan in 1988, Girl follows the story of Hsiao-lee, a quiet and withdrawn teenager living under the weight of silent sorrow. Her world begins to shift after meeting Li-li, a vibrant, carefree classmate whose friendship rekindles long-suppressed dreams.
Read MoreIn its continuing showcase of bold and nuanced storytelling, TIFF 2025 highlights a diverse range of Asian cinema that grounds the personal in the political, and the poetic in the everyday. This latest selection of films brings together a quartet of distinct directorial voices from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Hungary, and China, each examining the quiet revolutions within private lives.
Read MoreProduced by Renaissance Canadian Theatre in association with Tarragon Theatre, Bachelor Man unfolds an important historical era that resonates with the Chinese Canadian experience. As Artistic Director Andrew Moodie noted in his opening remarks, the company’s commitment to reviving overlooked works is meaningful, not only as preservation but also as a way to highlight narratives often absent from mainstream theatre. First premiered in 1987 at Theatre Passe Muraille, the play now returns to Tarragon, offering today’s audiences a rare opportunity to explore a chapter of history that many may not know.
Read MoreIn this first roundup, we look at five standout films: The Sun Rises on Us All, Palimpsest: The Story of a Name, Lucky Lu, Amoeba, and Girl, each distinct in tone and style, yet deeply connected by emotional resonance and cultural reflection. These stories span geographies and genres: from Guangzhou’s aching past to the immigrant realities of New York, from the haunting intimacy of family trauma to the rebellion of young women pushing against systemic constraint. Some films confront generational wounds or buried identities; others capture moments of quiet survival or poetic self-reinvention.
Read MoreHiro Kanagawa has spent his life navigating the spaces in between cultures, continents, and roles. From Star Trek: Discovery to the Stratford stage, the Japanese-Canadian actor and playwright has built a career on complex characters and untold histories. Now, in his Stratford debut, Kanagawa brings Forgiveness to life—not just as a writer, but as a performer reckoning with identity, legacy, and the quiet power of grace. It’s a cultural conversation and a gift across generations.
Read MoreI held my daughter’s hands as she steadily walked a wooden spoon of water to the foot of the King Camphor Tree. “King Tree,” she delightfully whispered as she poured the well water as an offering, with reverence and childlike wonder. The camphor tree stood in the heart of the central courtyard, the largest and most majestic of the ten thousand trees at Amanyangyun, with a weight of 80 tonnes and a trunk so thick, its circumference would take at least a dozen people to join hands in a circle to offer a full embrace. The King Tree has borne witness to time well before ours; estimated to be at least 1000 years old, it was alive when the Ming and Qing emperors ruled, and lived through regimes and changes that we can only read about in history books.
Read MoreDiscover the Ai Lian Tang Collection, featuring 26 exquisite Chinese art pieces including a rare Qianlong celadon-glazed archaistic vase inspired by Western Zhou bronzes. Showcasing imperial scholar objects like enamel ink stone warmers and jadeite censers, this Christie’s auction during Hong Kong Asian Art Week offers a unique glimpse into Qing dynasty artistry and philosophy. Preview in Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, and Hong Kong before the live auction on October 30, 2025.
Read MoreMaking Waves Montreal 2025 returns from September 18–20 at Cinéma Cineplex Forum, showcasing six new Hong Kong films, including The Last Dance: Extended Version starring Dayo Wong and Michael Hui, Papa by Philip Yung with Sean Lau, and My First of May starring Aaron Kwok and Gigi Leung. Meet filmmakers and talent in exclusive post-screening Q&As.
Read MoreFrom the moment the audience steps into the Tom Patterson Theatre, they are immersed in an atmosphere thick with memory and history. The two leading actors move solemnly along a runway-like stage, drawing the audience’s gaze to a few simple yet carefully chosen props. Even before the performance begins, the stage design has already captured everyone’s attention.
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