Happening In June: Experiences Of Culture, Art And Heritage
Curated by Fête Chinoise Editorial Team
Explore a curated selection of food, arts and cultural experiences we've handpicked for you to check out this month. From Dragon Boat races and luxurious afternoon teas to immersive installations, there's something for everyone to lean into what our community has to offer. Take your dad out for Father's Day this year!
Plus, don't miss the traditional Dragon Boat Festival (Duan Wu Festival 端午節) coming up next week, offering a moment to celebrate Chinese culture and heritage with your family! Pick up some rice dumplings from the grocery store or the ingredients to handmake your own!
Image Credits: Chinese Canadian Museum
Pottery Night with Bad Potter Ceramics
Chinese Canadian Museum, Vancouver
June 12
Create your own ceramic puddle plate with floral and dragon designs! Freda Lin from Bad Potter Ceramics is hosting a pottery workshop at the Chinese Canadian Museum where you can create your own original piece and explore hand-building techniques. Open to all ages and levels of pottery experience.
The cost of the workshop includes 5 lbs of clay, decals, all required tools and materials, firing and finishing by the artist, artist fees, and special pricing on a visit to the Chinese Canadian Museum.
Event details and registration: Chinese Canadian Museum
Image Credits: Shangri-la Toronto
Sky-High Afternoon Tea
SHANGRI-LA TORONTO
JUNE 13-AUG 31
Cathay Pacific and Shangri-La Toronto are joining forces to celebrate 30 years of the airline’s connection between Toronto and Hong Kong. he hotel has curated an exquisite afternoon tea menu, offering a blend of tradition and modern elegance for the leading and innovative Asian airline company. There are savoury delights like Bulgogi Croquette and Lobster Bao, alongside sweet treats such as Hong Kong Custard Tart and Cathay Pacific Trifle. Ordering Cathay Pacific’s signature non-alcoholic kiwi-based beverage available in Business and First Class, Cathay Delight, to experience the essence of a Cathay Pacific journey on the ground.
Each guest also stands a chance to win an exclusive prize package, including business class tickets from Toronto to Hong Kong, accommodationss, and all-inclusive passes in Hong Kong!
Details and bookings available at Shangri-La Toronto.
Image credits: GWN dragon boat website
TORONTO INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT RACE FESTIVAL
Centre Island, Toronto Islands
June 15 & 16
Dragon boating is an exciting traditional Chinese water sport where teams compete in large canoes carved with dragon heads and tails. If you're curious about it, don’t miss the large-scale, two-day festival at Centre Island! The Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival takes place on June 15 & 16, featuring teams from across North America. The event will also host food vendors, a cultural expo, and live entertainment, making it a perfect day for family fun and celebrating exciting traditions.
For the latest news, visit: @todragonboat
Washington Ballet in Fives. Photo by Dean Alexander. Image credits: The Kennedy Center.
10,000 Dreams: A Celebration of Asian Choreography
the kenndy Center, Washington
June 18-23
The Kennedy Center is holding a weeklong festival to recognize Asian and Asian American choreographers. The festival lineup includes two mixed repertory programs and a special tribute performance of works by Asian choreographers, with a special focus on the late legendary choreographer Choo San Goh. Renowned Chinese-Canadian principal ballet dancer Chan Hon Goh will present a special repertoire of the iconic work ‘Ballade’ with talented dancers of the National Ballet of China, to commemorate her late uncle.
Event info: visit here
Benevolence Hall by Kevin Matthew Wong
St. Lawrence Market
Until August 4
Benevolence Hall is a multi-disciplinary installation that invites visitors to reflect on their journeys and relationships to Canada through the lens of the Hakka (客家 / guest family) people. Created by Kevin Matthew Wong, a Hakka Chinese-Canadian theatre creator and video artist, this immersive experience includes a reading room, a short documentary film, and a custom video installation titled “Moon Gate."
It is part of "The Reset" project by Toronto History Museums featuring ten new media installations produced through the 2024 mentorship program led by Toronto-based multi-disciplinary artist Yung Yemi.
Free admission, opens Wednesday to Sunday 11 am to 5pm.
For the latest news visit: @kevinmatthewwong
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