Love is in the air, and so is the radiant hue of pink! As we gear up to celebrate Qixi, the enchanting Chinese Valentine's Day, why not infuse this beautiful tradition with a sprinkle of pink? From soft blush tones to vibrant fuchsia hues. In this guide, you'll discover a handpicked selection of all-time favorite pink items that stand the test of time. We're ecstatic to witness the resurgence of the pink trend, and we owe a huge "thank you" to the iconic Barbie!
Read MoreFête 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.
Read MoreOn 22 June 2023 (Tuen Ng Festival) a group of University of Waterloo alumni gathered together and participated in the Sun Life Stanley International Dragon Boat Festival for the first time since 2019. This year 168 teams and over 5,000 paddlers raced in the 270-meter course in Stanley Main Beach on the southern part of the Hong Kong Island. Our team, Waterloo Warriors (滑水龍), comprises of a group of sports loving individuals who have graduated from the university in the ‘80s all the way through to the late ’10s, as well as friends of alumni who were interested in learning to paddle.
Read MoreIn a tragic turn of events, Coco Lee, a beloved singer known for her East Asian and Western audiences, passed away on July 5th in Hong Kong. Her untimely departure has left millions of people in a state of grief and shock, especially her colleagues in the music industry and close friends, as they reflect on the impact she had on their lives. We take a moment to delve into the life and legacy of Coco Lee, celebrating her contributions and the love she shared through her music internationally.
Read MoreThe opening weekend was a whirlwind of activity and a phenomenal success. Community members from across Canada and the United States came to celebrate our grand opening festivities. We are so grateful for all of the support, to the committed and hardworking board, to the staff, to the artists that we have commissioned, to everyone that contributed to making the Chinese Canadian Museum a success.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreDragon’s Tale dives into the rich and sometimes tense dynamics of first and second-generation immigrants, exploring the fable of Chinese poet Qu Yuan as a foil to the journey of a young Chinese-Canadian woman Xiao Liang and her ailing father. Undeniably, Dragon’s Tale bursts with soaring music, song and storytelling, spanning continents and generations.
Read MoreAwards season is here not only in the Arts and Film, but also in Business! The Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs is one of the longest standing and progressive organizations for networking and celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit in Canada. This year was the first full in-person celebration after a few years of adjusted celebrations due to the pandemic. Taking place at the Metro Convention Centre last weekend, on April 15th, the Board of Directors welcomed almost 800 guests who came ready to toast the new winners.
Read MoreThe stars were out on the red carpet at the Hong Kong Culture Centre on April 16th to celebrate the victorious year of Hong Kong Films and films in Asia that we just witnessed. In Canada and North America, there has been a noticeable surge in interest in Asian films which have placed them into official theatre box offices across the country. Throughout the last two decades, there have been films playing now and then at select theatres such as Cineplex, but it was a sparse trend and sometimes films were only shown at a specific single location such as in Markham, where there is a large Asian population.
Read MoreAfter several years of physical distance between Canada and Hong Kong, Toronto fans and followers of Hong Kong pop culture were elated that a household name would be coming to the GTA. Aaron Kwok, known as one of the four iconic “heavenly kings” of canto pop and the one with the best dance moves, was scheduled for a single evening of his trademark sizzling performances last week at the newly renovated OLG stage at Fallsview Casino. The brand new, state-of-the-art theatre was packed full to its 5000 seat capacity on a Monday night, as loyal fans descended to the concert hall to cheer on Kwok who also happens to be the ambassador for this year’s “Hello, Hong Kong” campaign to reconnect the world with the city after years of lockdown during the pandemic.
Read MoreVivienne Tam is a fashion designer that intentionally bridges China and the West in her work, exploring beauty and wonder in our diverse shared cultures. Now she's bridging her own fashion voice with the recently trending world of metaverse and NFTs. Her new collection on the runway at New York Fashion Week is a fun and colourful bash, incorporating instances of untamed collisions of apes to mahjong tiles, pixels and flashy hex tones on fabric.
Read MoreWe take a moment to remember Queen Elizabeth II. Despite any difference in views or mixed feelings about history, it is an inseparable fact that many Canadians of Chinese descent, especially those who grew up in colonial Hong Kong, have encountered the presence and spirit of Queen Elizabeth II in their lifetimes.
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