Fête Chinoise

Happy Asian Heritage Month!⁠ ❤️
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Year-round, our mission is to carry and move culture forward, celebrating the voices, stories, and creativity that continue to shape and inspire our communities. Now in its 11th year, going on 12, this journey remains rooted in connection, representation, and growth.⁠
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To learn more about the work we’ve been doing, watch our 10-Year Film on YouTube!⁠
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Stay connected with us this May and June as we support upcoming events and initiatives. Subscribe to our e-newsletter and YouTube channel for the latest stories and updates as we continue this journey together!⁠
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Photography: Calvin Lee ⁠
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Braden Chong’s relationship with food began at home, within a Chinese-Canadian upbringing shaped by Cantonese home cooking and everyday family meals in Toronto. For him, food was part of routine, memory, and connection.⁠
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Growing up as the youngest of three brothers, with grandparents who immigrated from Guangzhou in the 1950s, Chong was surrounded by the flavours and traditions of southern Chinese cooking, alongside the realities of a multicultural Canadian household. Meals often moved between Cantonese dishes and other everyday foods, reflecting a home shaped by multiple influences.⁠
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Although he did not initially set out to become a chef, his curiosity about food eventually led him through formal culinary training in Western techniques, followed by experience working in kitchens in Toronto and Japan, each stage adding to his understanding of discipline, craft, and regional cooking traditions.⁠
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These experiences form the foundation of his work today at Mimi Chinese and Sunnys Chinese in Toronto.⁠
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Discover Braden Chong’s story: https://www.fetechinoise.ca/blog/2026/braden-chong⁠
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Braden Chong: New Flavours in Chinese-Canadian Cuisine 第三代尋味•張一飛⁠
As featured in Annual Book of Incredible People Edition 11: The Next Chapter⁠
Written by: Renée Tse (English), 文禮 (Chinese)⁠
Venue: Mimi Chinese⁠
Art Direction: Deborah Lau-Yu⁠
Photography: Tim Chin⁠
Videography: Fête Chinoise Team⁠
Fashion & Styling: Lisa Fang⁠
Makeup & Hair: Satine Yang⁠
Acknowledgements: Monica Narula⁠
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In the pictures: , ⁠
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Vancouver, it’s your time!

After an electric opening night in Toronto on April 23 (and a stop in Montreal tonight), Tyler Shaw is heading west as his Run To You Tour arrives in Vancouver on May 1. Now’s your chance to win a pair of tickets to see him live on stage!

Celebrate a decade of music with Tyler on his Run To You Tour, honouring his debut album, Yesterday. The night will include beloved tracks like “By My Side” and “Wicked,” hits such as “House of Cards” and “Kiss Goodnight,” plus an exclusive preview of his latest songs!

Tyler Shaw RUN TO YOU Tour
Friday, May 1, 2026
7:00 PM
Hollywood Theatre

The Prize:
*Two (2) tickets to Tyler Shaw’s Run To You Tour in Vancouver

Steps to Enter (Mandatory):
1️⃣ Follow and like this post.
2️⃣ Comment below with your favourite song by Tyler you’d love to hear live, and tag the friend you’d bring with you!

Bonus Entry:
Share this post on your Instagram stories and tag for 1️⃣ Bonus Entry
Subscribe to the Fête Chinoise e-newsletter for 2️⃣ Bonus Entries (dm us your email to confirm!)

Good luck!

Photography: Ronald Quitoriano

Rules:
Only 1 winner will be chosen. The contest ends on April 28 at 11:59 PM (PT). All participants must complete the mandatory steps to enter the giveaway and gain bonus entries. The friends you tag must be following you. This giveaway is open to Canadian residents only. Prizes cannot be redeemed for cash and are non-transferable.

Vancouver, it’s your time!

After an electric opening night in Toronto on April 23 (and a stop in Montreal tonight), Tyler Shaw is heading west as his Run To You Tour arrives in Vancouver on May 1. Now’s your chance to win a pair of tickets to see him live on stage!

Celebrate a decade of music with Tyler on his Run To You Tour, honouring his debut album, Yesterday. The night will include beloved tracks like “By My Side” and “Wicked,” hits such as “House of Cards” and “Kiss Goodnight,” plus an exclusive preview of his latest songs!

Tyler Shaw RUN TO YOU Tour
Friday, May 1, 2026
7:00 PM
Hollywood Theatre

The Prize:
*Two (2) tickets to Tyler Shaw’s Run To You Tour in Vancouver

Steps to Enter (Mandatory):
1️⃣ Follow and like this post.
2️⃣ Comment below with your favourite Tyler Shaw song you’d love to hear live, and tag the friend you’d bring with you!

Bonus Entry:
Share this post on your Instagram stories and tag for 1️⃣ Bonus Entry
Subscribe to the Fête Chinoise e-newsletter for 2️⃣ Bonus Entries (dm us your email to confirm!)

Good luck!

Rules:
Only 1 winner will be chosen. The contest ends on April 28 at 11:59 PM (PT). All participants must complete the mandatory steps to enter the giveaway and gain bonus entries. The friends you tag must be following you. This giveaway is open to Canadian residents only. Prizes cannot be redeemed for cash and are non-transferable.