Posts in Current Affairs
Salesman in China Review: A Powerful Cross-Cultural Experience

The soft ting-ting of a bicycle bell echoes through Avon Theatre as a nostalgically dressed paper boy glides down onto the stage, bring the audience to the bustling backstage of Beijing’s People's Art Theatre, offering a first-person view through the eyes of American playwright Arthur Miller, who traveled to Beijing in 1983 to direct the Chinese adaptation of his renowned play, Death of a Salesman.

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“Reshaping Collections: Where History Meets Art” Now Open at the Chinese Canadian Museum

“Reshaping Collections: Where History Meets Art” showcases the unique artistic visions of six diverse Chinese Canadian artists from across the country. Running from September 25, 2024, to September 28, 2025, at the Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver, this exhibition invites visitors to explore the reinterpretation of historical and cultural objects through the lens of contemporary art.

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CHANEL's Ode to Freedom: Spring-Summer 2025 Ready-to-Wear Unveiled at the Grand Palais

The Grand Palais in Paris is a dazzling spectacle, recently transformed for the fencing competitions of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Now, it serves as the runway for CHANEL’s Spring-Summer 2025 Ready-to-Wear collection. Models glided through a massive birdcage, symbolizing liberation and echoing the collection's celebration of freedom. Featuring chiffon capes, fluid trousers, trench coats adorned with feather prints, and slit skirts, each piece reflects an exquisite blend of movement and grace.

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Unveiling Perspectives: Asian Film Previews at TIFF 2024

With TIFF 2024 wrapping up this weekend, we delve into this year's remarkable selection of Asian films. These films offer deep insights into the Chinese and Chinese-Canadian experience, each providing a unique perspective on the diverse narratives and identities within our communities. Explore these highlights with us to uncover how they shed light on different aspects of our diaspora, enhancing our understanding of both our shared and distinct experiences.

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Must-See Asian Films at TIFF 2024: Top Picks and Highlights

Asian cinema continues to make its mark at TIFF, and we’re excited to see its evolving presence and representation. In 2022, Michelle Yeoh was honoured with the TIFF Share Her Journey Groundbreaker Award, and in 2023, we had the pleasure of covering Andy Lau’s Special Tribute Award red carpet moment.

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Salesman in China: Arthur Miller’s Classic Play Bridges Cultures at Stratford Festival

Stratford Festival is always a premier destination for theatrical productions. This year, they are showcasing the world premiere of Salesman in China by Leanna Brodie and Jovanni Sy, a groundbreaking production that reimagines Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman. Featuring performances by Adrian Pang, Tom McCamus, and Jo Chim, this world-première play delves into the cultural dialogue between the West and China as Miller’s iconic drama is adapted for a Chinese audience.

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Hins Cheung “The Prime Classics”: Unforgettable First Solo Concert in Toronto

August 3, 2024, marked a momentous occasion for fans of Hins Cheung as the renowned Hong Kong singer held his first-ever solo concert in Toronto. Coinciding with his 23rd debut anniversary, the event was the grand finale of his North American tour, held at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino. This concert was a long-awaited moment for many dedicated fans, who had eagerly anticipated his return to the city after 15 years.

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Biblio Bash 2024 Supports A Blooming Canadian Community of Newcomers

The Toronto Public Library Foundation’s Biblio Bash once again graced the halls of the Toronto Reference Library yesterday, continuing its tradition since 2017. This annual black-tie fundraiser brings authors, literary enthusiasts, and philanthropists together to support the Toronto Public Library’s most pressing needs. This year, the funds raised will unlock opportunities for newcomers to Canada to support vital library services that assist individuals and families settling in our city.

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Mirror — A Reflection 2.0

I knew one day we no longer needed to be long-distance anymore — reflecting on the journey leading up to the Mirror world tour concerts in New York City and Toronto, it's clear that it was one heck of a ride filled with excitement, determination, and a real sense of belonging to the Hong Kong community. It all kicked off when Mirror dropped the bombshell that Toronto was on their Feel the Passion Concert Tour map — quite a surprise, I must say! Having been through the ticket frenzy for their Hong Kong concerts, I knew I needed a game plan to snag those tickets.

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Hello, West Coast! Fête Chinoise’s Inaugural Signature Event Hailed the Year of the Dragon in Exquisite Style

At our inaugural Vancouver edition, we welcomed the Year of the Dragon and the 9th edition of our Magazine in an unforgettable star-studded evening with almost 200 guests at Shangri-La Vancouver. We were delighted to support the Chinese Canadian Museum, who wheeled in their almost-100-year-old wooden dragon head for the red carpet, which guests were delighted to pose with.

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Creating Art for a Good Cause: Fête Chinoise's Behind-the-Scenes Journey

At Fête Chinoise, we believe that art has the power to inspire, connect, and make a positive impact. That's why we are excited to share the story of how our team created a stunning piece of art for a charitable cause – the Campfire Circle Paddle Project. Join us behind the scenes to see how our Design Annual 2023's cover art came to life on a paddle, all in the spirit of giving back & Move Culture Forward.

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Andy Lau: A Tribute to a Four-Decade Film Journey

The TIFF Tribute Awards, presented by Bulgari, honor outstanding contributors to the film industry and their remarkable achievements. This year, one of the recipients is none other than Andy Lau, a multi-talented artist widely celebrated as one of the most popular entertainers within the global Chinese community. In the 1990s, he was also renowned as one of the "Four Heavenly Kings" of Chinese pop music. With a career spanning more than four decades, Lau has an impressive filmography that boasts over 160 films.

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