Posts tagged Mid-Autumn Festival
The Inspiration Behind Love at Mid-Autumn 2024: A Time Capsule 愛在中秋2024：霓虹幻境
The Inspiration Behind Love at Mid-Autumn 2024: A Time Capsule 愛在中秋2024：霓虹幻境

In this article, you will have a chance to read about the inspiration behind the 2024 design which represents the feature story in this edition: the disappearing neon lights of Hong Kong’s streetscapes. Each and every handmade glowing neon sign symbolizes a life and history — a dream, a business, a family’s livelihood and service to the local community. This year’s tin design is a love letter to Hong Kong’s infamous vistas, full of life and vitality, and the city’s spirit, hustle, and bustle. Enjoy our design process! 

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Design DialogueFête Chinoiseart, chinese, Love at Mid-Autumn, hong kong, Hong Kong, Mooncakes, Mid-Autumn FestivalComment
The Design of "Love at Mid-Autumn" 繼續《愛在中秋》
The Design of "Love at Mid-Autumn" 繼續《愛在中秋》

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.

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Design DialogueFête Chinoisedesign, art, chinese culture, midautumn, Mid-Autumn FestivalComment
Our Collective Memories: Mooncake Tin Time Capsule 我們的「月光寶盒」
Our Collective Memories: Mooncake Tin Time Capsule 我們的「月光寶盒」

Mid-Autumn Festival is an important occasion in Chinese culture, and equally significant are mooncakes which symbolize the celebration. Traditional mooncake tins in various designs, shapes and sizes have become little treasure boxes that house heirlooms and collections in many families, long after the festival and often for decades to come. We thank each person who submitted their mooncake tin for this collective memory project!

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Design DialogueFête Chinoisephotography, Mooncakes, Mid-Autumn Festival, midautumn, tincase, memoryComment
2021 Mid-Autumn Mooncake Reviews: Cultural Expressions of Luxury Brands
2021 Mid-Autumn Mooncake Reviews: Cultural Expressions of Luxury Brands

The annual tradition of reviewing mooncakes from the lens of culture and design is always a fun time. In the recent years, at Fete Chinoise, we have been in multiple positions — as a tastemaker, an observer, a critic, and a grateful recipient. When it comes to Chinese cultural traditions and gifting, this is our wheelhouse and passion, and we endeavour to #movecultureforward with every project we partake in and discussion that we spur.

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Art and Fashion, Design DialogueFête ChinoiseMid-Autumn Festival, MooncakesComment