Acclaimed director Herman Yau bridges thriller tension with deep empathy in We’re Nothing At All, starring Anson Kong, ANSONBEAN, and Patrick Tam. Catch the hit Hong Kong LGBTQ+ drama in Canadian theatres this June.

On May 28, SickKids hosted an Asian Heritage Month celebration: Celebration Our Heritage, Healing Our Future, an evening dedicated to exploring the role of philanthropy in building a healthier future for the next generation. Hosted by Jennifer Bernard and moderated by Hua Yu, the event brought together community leaders, supporters, and changemakers for thoughtful conversations on giving, legacy, and impact.

Flowers play a central role in celebrations across cultures, serving as symbols of love, prosperity, purity, and joy. Their role in the decor for weddings, festivals, and milestone events reflect deep-rooted traditions and evolving modern practices. In Chinese culture specifically, flowers carry deep symbolic meanings grounded in history, philosophy, art, literature, and traditional values, and are often chosen for celebrations like weddings and Chinese New Year based on their respective auspicious connotations.

This past Wednesday, NAAAP Toronto presented a panel exploring how Chinese cuisine in Canada has evolved from humble café staples into one of the country’s most dynamic culinary movements. Held at the beautiful Porsche Centre North Toronto and proudly supported by the dealership, the evening brought together chefs and culinary voices including Trevor Lui (Fête Chinoise Edition 8), Eva Chin (Edition 9), Braden Chong (Edition 11), and David Schwartz.

The modern diaspora is a tapestry woven from memory fragments: the half-remembered stories told by elders, the vivid iconography of classic cinema, and the lingering weight of ancient rituals. For Emily Cheung, the Artistic Director of Little Pear Garden Dance Company, these cultural echoes do not belong solely to the past. Instead, they serve as the living, breathing foundation for her latest ambitious work: Echoes of the Underworld.

In the intricate world of Chinese weddings, few roles carry the weight of heritage, superstition, and social etiquette like the Dai Kam (大妗)—a traditional female wedding emcee and consultant often tasked with orchestrating rituals, offering blessings, and ensuring customs are upheld properly. Literally known as “the elder auntie” (Dai Kam Jie 大妗姐), the Dai Kam is considered the indispensable soul of a Chinese wedding, a role traditionally filled by an older woman entrusted with guiding the couple through the complex rites. Once a figure closely associated with older generations and conservative values, the Dai Kam has evolved in recent years.