FÊTE CHINOISE IS A CULTURAL PLATFORM THAT CELEBRATES
THE BEST OF CHINESE CULTURE IN CANADA AND GLOBALLY.
The Annual Fête Chinoise Magazine
The Annual Fête Chinoise Magazine is an award-winning publication in its eighth year, collecting and showcasing the best stories about the Chinese art, design, history, and luxury today. Each year, we design the most outstanding publication to celebrate modern Chinese community together. It is the recipient of the Best Publication Award (Best of Canada), Best Print & Digital Publication (Ethnic Category) at the Canadian Online Publishing Awards 2019 and the Gold Award for Art Direction of a Single Article at the National Magazine Awards 2020. Order your copy of Edition No. 9, the Design Annual No.2 and past issues!
Publisher: PALETTERA Inc.
Editor-in-Chief: Deborah Lau-Yu
Language Editors: Deirdre Kelly, Melissa Haggerty, Christina Li, Maggie Ho
Co-ordinator: Rhonda Lam
The Fête Chinoise Website: OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE
The Fête Chinoise Website is the place to learn about topics related to modern Chinese culture including current affairs, art & culture, food & lifestyle, community & people, and fashion & design. Each week, our editorial team uncovers fascinating stories and features to engage with our audiences. Our online digital platform won the Best Website Design (Ethnic Division) at the Canadian Online Publishing Awards 2019, and Best Online Content in 2020.
Publisher: PALETTERA Inc.
Editor-in-Chief: Deborah Lau-Yu
Contributors Circle: Tim Chin, Billy Cheung, Jason Au, Benny Chong, Dr. Joseph Ma, Genuine Lam, Jasmin Yeung, Carson Chow, Jing Wang, Yinsey Wang, Lily Yang
Love at mid-autumn Charity campaign
In the inaugural year of 2021, during COVID lockdowns, this initiative raised $40,000 net to the Mental Health & Wellness Program at Markham Stouffville Hospital. In 2022, we donated $50,000 net to the SickKids Foundation in support of the Ukrainian Paediatric Assistance Fund and the Herbie Fund. We delivered our original signature heart-shaped mooncakes to over 900 families across the country. It was a passion-driven and successful design project in a challenging time. Our goal was to spread love and hope and confront anti-Asian racism with a beautiful and original concept that celebrates the diversity and inclusiveness of our country. 2023 campaign coming soon!
Love at Mid-Autumn, Presented by HSBC | Best Virtual Event (Silver)
PHOTOGRAPH BY EDUARDO OF GEORGE PIMENTEL PHOTOGRAPHY. From left to right: Mabel Sin, Kevin Au-Yeung, Amanda Gong, Emil Lo, Yasmin Lai, Olivia Liu, Lisa Fang, Anna Au-Yeung, Ginny Kuang, Ella Wong, Deborah Lau-Yu, Patricia Sun, Annabelle Ko, Berlyn LaiKitty Chan, Sue Tang, Nadine Chang. Missing: Christina Li, Cola Xia, Genuine Lam, Dr. Joseph Ma, Joseph Tsang, Dr. Kathryn Yang, Lian Chen, Sharon Chung, Sisi Liu.
The Annual Fête Chinoise Signature Event
The Annual Fête Chinoise Signature Event is a black-tie evening presented in a gallery-style. Considered one of the most coveted events in Canada, our gala commands a vibrant guest list of influential community leaders, movers & shakers, entrepreneurs, artists and celebrities, luminaries, style and fashion leaders, cultural enthusiasts, producers and respected media.
The event inspires guests through curated art installations, inspired food and beverage pairings, and live performing arts — a breathtaking experience, with a unique theme every year. Attendees are encouraged to slow their pace, and intimately experience how the best of the industry modernize and elevate age-old traditions. Enjoy the highlights from our latest event here.
Our annual event is a two-time recipient of the BizBash Event Style Awards: Best Non-Profit Event Concept under $250K (2018) and Best Cultural Event (2020). The event has raised funds and awareness for various charitable organizations in Canada, including: the Scarborough Health Network, Sick Kids Foundation, the Oak Valley (Markham Stouffville Hospital) Foundation, Mon Sheong Foundation, fu-Gen Theatre Company, Orbis Canada, and the Sick Kids Foundation.
PHOTOGRAPH BY EDUARDO OF GEORGE PIMENTEL PHOTOGRAPHY. 2023 GALA AT THE Shangri-la TOronto. From left to right: lian chen, lisa fang, anna au-yeung, Ella Wong, Olivia Liu, Deb Lau-Yu, Isabella Wong, Dr. Kathryn Yang, Genuine Lam, Ginny Kuang, Berlyn Lai, Christina Li, Sharon Chung, Joseph Tsang, Yasmin Lai, Kitty Chan, Kevin Au-Yeung, Mabel Sin. Missing: Valerie Fong, Sisi Liu, Karen Nguyen, Dr. Joseph Ma, Emil Lo, Cola Xia.
PHOTOGRAPH BY EDUARDO OF GEORGE PIMENTEL PHOTOGRAPHY. 2020 GALA AT THE FAIRMONT ROYAL HOTEL. MISSING: JOHN CHAI, CAROLINE HUANG. From left to right: MAURICE WONG, JUN WANG, ANNA Au-YEUNG, JEN LAU, DEborah Lau-Yu, Raymond Yu, Olivia Liu, Lian Chen, Lisa Fang, Jane Yuan, Christina Li, Kevin Au-Yeung.
photograph by sam of george Pimentel Photography. Taken at the 2019 gala hosted at the art gallery of ontario. missing in photo: Lisa Fang. From left to right: OLIVIA LIU, CHRISTINA LI, JENN LAU, JOHN CHAI, KEVIN AU-YEUNG, JANE YUAN, CAROLINE HUANG, MAURICE WONG, LIAN CHen, JOSEPH MA, COLA Xia, JUN WANG, DEBORAH LAu-YU, SaBRINA HAO, RAYMOND YU.
Brand Collaborations
For brands wanting to reach beyond what has already been imagined. Activate with Fête Chinoise to create beautiful brand moments that tie in culture for special occasions or campaigns, in a way that is memorable and speaks deeply to an audience craving for a higher level of cultural storytelling. Inspire with a physical space, online event or unique collaborative content. Proven results with several world-class brands that have worked with Fête Chinoise since 2015.
Featured: Holt Renfrew x Fête Chinoise
On October 16th, 2019, Fête Chinoise’s 5th Anniversary Edition Magazine Launch and Charity Shopping Event was hosted at Holt Renfrew Bloor Flagship store. Guests enjoyed light refreshments, and beautiful music performances by Ginny Kuang accompanied by Harlin Sun, and Johanna Lyn & Corey Chen. 10% of the evening’s sales went towards fu-GEN Theatre Company supporting their youth program.
With support from the Government of Canada
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