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.
Read MoreWith 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.
Read MoreAsian 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.
Read MoreStratford 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.
Read MoreThe 2024 Mulan International Film Festival is delivering a captivating array of classic and contemporary Chinese-language cinema to Toronto. Now in its fifth edition, the festival, founded by University of Toronto alumni, continues to highlight emerging filmmakers and showcase a diverse range of films. Spanning across eras, regions, and languages, this festival serves as a crucial platform to engage with pan-Chinese cinema. Over nine days, 39 films will be presented at Innis Town Hall on the U of T St. George campus, accompanied by additional industry sessions.
Read More“Benevolence Hall” is Hakka-Chinese Canadian artist Kevin Matthew Wong’s latest art installation, inviting audiences to reflect on their personal journeys and connections to Canada. Many Canadians have roots in different parts of the world, coming to Canada and making it their new home. This is also true for the Hakka (which translates to “guest families” in Chinese), who have migrated within China and across the globe, including Canada, while respecting the local cultures of their new homes.
Read MoreThe 5th CCYAA Celeb Classic returned to the Mattamy Athletic Centre this year, marking another star-studded event where incredible individuals from various fields came together on the court for a good cause, featuring Jeremy Lin, Simu Liu, Gordon Cormier, Justin Chien, Sam Li, Olivia Cheng, Tyler Shaw, Jason Williams, Matt Bonner, Tiana Shern, CantoMando, and more.
Read MoreFrom now until August 31, Shangri-La Toronto is partnering with Cathay Pacific in celebrating 30 years of connecting Toronto and Hong Kong, by presenting the latest summer Sky-High Afternoon Tea Menu. This collaboration highlights the cherished Asian heritage of these two leading brands, offering guests a chance to experience their exceptional luxury and hospitality.
Read MoreAfter the Hong Kong Film Awards in April and the Cannes Film Festival in May, the spotlight turned to the Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF). Opening on June 14th, this prestigious event spans 10 days and showcases 461 films from 64 countries and regions. The Festival promises to be a city-wide celebration of cinematic arts, with celebrities decorating the red carpet.
Read MoreIt has been a big week for many Asian actors around the world as awards season wraps up. The same weekend that Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian person to win the Best Actress Award at the Academy Awards, Ke Huy Quan winning Best Supporting Actor, and Everything Everywhere All at Once winning Best Picture, across the ocean, the Asian Film Awards took place in Hong Kong. Acting Legend Tony Leung was honoured with Best Actor for his portrayal of Nam Kong (one of the four great sergeants of the 1960s) in Director Philip Yung's Where the Wind Blows.
Read MoreUse special discount code FETE15 to receive 15% off tickets to any of our preview performances, May 2-4! Discounted Artsworker, Student, Senior, Under 30 and Pay What You Can tickets are also available for performances in the run.
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.
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