For millennia, representations of dragons have been deeply ingrained in Chinese art across a variety of media. The dragon’s various depictions highlight its pivotal role as a representation of the divine, a symbol of imperial authority, and a dynamic force capable of warding off malevolent influences. Through its role as a benevolent deity, it’s believed to bring auspicious events, such as rainfall, and to foster life on earth.
Read MoreIn a world where artists often boast about their exceptional and distinctive creations, Taiwanese paper-cutting artist Yang Shih-yi stands apart with his humility. Unlike many artists who speak loftily about their works, Yang describes himself as merely a storyteller, messenger, and servant to serve others' needs. He even goes as far as to say, “The arts might not even be significant.” His primary concern is whether his works will inspire a sense of joy and well-being in people.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again for the Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards (CAFA)! This annual event celebrates the top artists, influencers, and business leaders in Canada’s fashion industry. Hosted by Canadian drag artist and television personality Brooke Lynn Hytes, this year’s gala took place at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.
Read MoreLegendary Taiwanese director Wei Te-Sheng brings his acclaimed film BIG to Canada, premiering on November 1, 2024. Known for his blockbuster Cape No. 7, Wei Te-Sheng explores life’s complexities through laughter and tears, highlighting the profound value of living within a hospital. The film blends live-action and animation, featuring the work of Takumi Tanji, the acclaimed animator and art director behind Your Name and Suzume. This heartfelt narrative captures the voices of children navigating life changes alongside their families and fellow patients, conveying joy and sorrow throughout the journey while celebrating the courage to fight until the end.
Read MoreBringing popular cultural foods and beverages to market in a place as culturally diverse as Canada is an enriching journey for entrepreneurs and consumers. We continue to hone in on bubble tea with another innovator and industry leader that has brought a drink that a majority of our readers are bound to have tried. Drawing on his experience of introducing Chatime to Canada 13 years ago and overseeing its growth ever since, Kenton knows firsthand that the bubble tea market is highly competitive, with new brands constantly emerging. Staying authentic, high-quality, and offering customizable options are key.
Read MoreIn light of what happened with the Dragons’ Den incident of cultural appropriation of boba, we wanted to shine the spotlight on one of the original bubble tea franchises from Taiwan that opened in Toronto and Canada in the mid-1980s, and one that many readers here might remember as the place they gathered with high school friends, had their first date, hosted a business meeting or simply the place that finally served a drink with Asian fruit flavours that were familiar.
Read MoreAhead of the Canadian Thanksgiving long weekend, an incident erupted on hit television show, Dragons' Den, known for featuring prominent business people who are presented business pitches by entrepreneurs from all over the country. This is the first season that Marvel star Simu Liu stepped up to be a guest Dragon on the show alongside new Dragon Brian Scudamore, founder of 1-800-Got Junk?, joining the experienced tycoons from the den, Arlene Dickinson, Wes Hall, Manjit Minhas and Michele Romanow.
Read MoreThe art of crafting handmade knotted floral buttons, a cherished Chinese tradition, often goes unnoticed by modern fashion enthusiasts. Adorning cheongsams and other garments, these buttons complement the chosen fabric and colour, serving as a small yet intricate detail in the time-consuming tailoring process of traditional Chinese dresses. Royce Chau knows this firsthand, having studied tailoring Chinese garments when she couldn't find a traditional Chinese outfit she liked while living in Singapore. Unable to find what she sought in numerous department stores, she resolved to learn how to make one herself.
Read MoreThe 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 More“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.
Read MoreVancouver’s Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is one of a small number of what are known as traditional scholar’s gardens. When it opened 38 years ago, it was the first classical garden built outside China in the country’s most sophisticated style, which was developed centuries ago in the southern city of Suzhou.
Read MoreThe 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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