The Hong Kong skyline is one of the most spectacular views in the world, with millions of glittering windows and iconic light beams that illuminate the harbour at night. The view represents the home of over 7 million people and an international business hub that has overcome consecutive challenges in recent years, and still stands as one of the most fascinating world class metropolises.
Read MoreA racist remark hurled at Canadian local photographer Gina Chong in Coquitlam Park during the pandemic sparked inspiration for her to start Asian Arts & Culture Society (formerly Asian Impact Society) and to dream up the very first dumpling festival in British Columbia. Bringing together thousands of people from different cultures and walks of life, she used the dumpling as a thread to celebrate the commonalities between cultures, and that like all Canadians who have diverse heritages, share more in common than we think. The dumpling is often viewed as an exclusively Asian food type, but in fact it is found in other ethnic cuisines with the same generational spirit — just with a different name, such as perogies and ravioli.
Read MoreFor a long time, many members of the Hong Kong film industry, both on and off screen, have moved to North America or constantly traveled between the two places for work, education, or simply in search of a better life. You can find them on film sets and post-production studios all over Hong Kong and Asia, while simultaneously making their mark in many North American film studios or international film festivals.
Read MoreA Canadian dancer, Moses Li Kai-Yin, known Ah Mo, was severely injured and still in intensive care after a series of operations after being hit by a giant 4m x 4m video screen that crashed down from the ceiling of the concert hall, mid-performance. Videos and news went viral that night, and I regret watching the first and only clip of it. The TV screen fell down during the song Elevator, landed on Ah Mo and knocked him flat on the ground, seemingly crushing him.
Read MoreQixi Festival is known as the original Chinese Valentine’s Day (sometimes referred to as the Double Seventh Festival). This year, the festival falls on Thursday, August 4th (you're welcome for the timely reminder!). This romantic tale has anchored Chinese lovers for generations. With Qixi upon us, it’s a precious occasion and an opportunity to show your partner how much you care and appreciate them. We have shortlisted some of the most unique gift ideas that are sure to win their hearts, while having some fun with both classics and new arrivals to the scene. Enjoy four categories: for her, for him, the sweet home and the perfect pairs.
Read MoreWherever you live, if you’re Chinese, you have likely come across TVB in some way, somehow. For 55 years and several generations of Chinese immigrants spread across the globe, TVB provided a sense of home and familiarity to all. This iconic brand still resonates among young audiences today but has also had its fair share of missteps in connecting and engaging with them. With this in mind, TVB put forth a massive effort in reinvigorating its brand to appeal more to today’s audience tastes and preferences, with none more pleasantly surprising than creating original content in English through their TVB Pearl channel under the banner Pearl Originals.
Read MoreBorn in Harbin, China, and raised in Toronto, Emily had a traditional Asian upbringing. This included parents who, naturally, encouraged her to pursue a livelihood that would be financially sound. She dutifully fulfilled her parents’ expectations, studying business and starting a stable career. They were pleased.
Read MoreWe asked a few of our favourite HK urban photographers to share some magical moments from the last twelve months. The city might have been a little quieter and the streets significantly emptier, but the sounds, the smells, the spirit and the beauty of this great place still bounce off every page. We thank them for sharing their art with us and encourage you to check out their individual pages to see more of the city we all adore…
Read MoreTwo icons we write about often at Fête Chinoise come together again in the name of basketball and a great cause for sports. Simu Liu and Jeremy Lin and their friends were in town for the CCYAA Celebrity Classic on July 9th. Benefitting the Chinese Canadian Youth Athletics Association and the Jeremy Lin Foundation for underprivileged AAPI youth in sports.
Read MoreWe asked a few of our favourite HK urban photographers to share some magical moments from the last twelve months. The city might have been a little quieter and the streets significantly emptier, but the sounds, the smells, the spirit and the beauty of this great place still bounce off every page. We thank them for sharing their art with us and encourage you to check out their individual pages to see more of the city we all adore…
Read MoreArtistic soul Emma or “FYi” Khoo has straddled many mediums, including modelling, makeup and photography. She also is an accomplished singer, is pursuing a PhD and has an architecture background. Proudly showcasing her culture, Emma’s content includes stories that she grew up with, including anime, Ancient Egypt, Greek myths to Chinese legends and novels Journey to the West and the Three Kingdoms.
Read MoreTypeface or font designers are a rare breed. And Chinese typeface designers are even more scarce, which one can understand given this context: The average Western/Latin typeface is comprised of about 200 glyphs (the symbols that make up a writing system, including letters, numerals, punctuation, accents, etc. ) to create a functional set, whereas the average font used for Traditional Chinese in Hong Kong or Taiwan requires over 13,000 glyphs for basic usage. That number jumps up to a staggering 20,000 glyphs for when you add other Chinese dialects and regions, such as the characters in Simplified Chinese!
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