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08/27/2026

When the Mahjong tiles start shuffling, the energy at the table goes all the way up! 🀄✨

Even when people are yelling across the table at each other, everyone is having the absolute best time together👀 For our committee member Mabel, that high-spirited banter, shared laughter, and high energy around the table are what make the game so special.

And at our upcoming event, playing tiles is just a starter! Beyond the table, guests can look forward to interactive cultural activations, incredible food, live entertainment, and space to celebrate with family, friends, and clients.

Gather your favorite crowd and join us for an unforgettable night of culture, community, and friendly competition!

🏮 A Mid-Autumn Night’s Dream: In the Mood for Mahjong
📅 Date: September 26
⏰ Time: 4 PM – 11 PM
📍 Location: Porsche Centre Markham
🎟️ 1 child (under 10) joins FREE with a ticketed adult!

More ways to get involved:
🥮 Enjoy our Mahjong-inspired heart-shaped mooncake gift set
🎨 Express your creativity in the National Art & Colouring Contest
✨ Support our community beneficiaries: Chinese Canadian Museum & Toronto Symphony Orchestra - donate on our website!

👉 Selling fast! Get tickets & details at www.loveatmidautumn.ca!

Photography: Jackson Huang
Videography: James Ton Productions

08/27/2026

🎨 Calling All Artists & Culture Lovers Across Canada! 🀄✨

The Love at Mid-Autumn 2026 National Art & Colouring Contest is officially open!

Celebrate the rich culture, philosophy, craftsmanship, and intergenerational stories behind Mahjong through art. Designed as both a creative activity and an educational experience, this year’s contest sheets invite participants of all ages to explore the deep symbolism and heritage of Mahjong culture.

Categories:

🖍️ Colouring: Ages 3–12 & General Public
🎨 Drawing: Ages 3–12 & General Public
📍 Where to Pick Up Physical Contest Sheets
You can grab a physical copy at community distribution point across the country, including:

• Toronto: Goh Ballet, Good Catch Cafe, HF Care, Holt Renfrew, HKETO (Toronto), Mon Sheong Court, Petit Potato, Sam Woo BBQ, TCCSA, Plaza Premium Lounges

• Markham: Porsche Centre Markham, Markham Museum, Mon Sheong Court, Mon Sheong Chinese School Summer Camp, Varley Art Gallery of Markham, Across U-Hub, Good Catch Cafe

• Vancouver & BC: Chinese Canadian Museum, Fairchild Radio, Lucky Tile Mahjong, Foo Hung Curios, Catch Physio & Wellness Clinic, Goh Ballet, Holt Renfrew

• Ottawa: Capital Tile, Ottawa Chinese Language School, Yet Keen Seniors’ Day Centre

• Montreal: Chinatown Youth Montreal

• Edmonton: Journey of the Horse Exhibition by Mah Society of Edmonton

💻 Prefer to print at home?

Digital downloads are available for Canadian residents (and international art lovers participating for fun!) by signing up for the Fête Chinoise Weekly E-Newsletter.

⏰ Submission Deadline: September 7, 2026
🇨🇦 Open to all Canadian residents

🎁 A Big Thank You to our prize sponsors:
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
The LEGO Group
Chinese Canadian Museum
Ferris Wheel Press

👉 Download your sheets & enter today at www.loveatmidautumn.ca!

08/25/2026

How do we keep cultural traditions alive? By passing the tile to the next generation! 🀄✨

Committee member Berlyn is on a mission to teach her children the art of Mahjong. To her, bringing her kids to the table is a positive way to anchor family connection, spark curiosity, and keep heritage thriving in everyday life.

Whether you’re looking to introduce your little ones to the tiles or simply soak in the festive spirit, our Mid-Autumn event offers an immersive cultural playground for all ages. Enjoy hands-on activities, delicious food, live performances, and vibrant networking!

Gather your loved ones for a night where culture meets connection! See you on September 26📆

08/22/2026

That satisfying sound of shuffling tiles and the loud exclamations of victory—there’s truly nothing quite like the atmosphere around a Mahjong table! 🀄✨

For our committee member Larry, those high-energy “Win!” moments are the absolute best part of the game. For him, Mahjong is deeply rooted in pure happiness, nostalgia, and cherished quality time spent with family.

And at our upcoming event, playing tiles is just the beginning! Beyond the game, guests can look forward to interactive cultural activations, delicious food, live entertainment, and plenty of space to celebrate with family, friends, or clients.

Gather your loved ones and join us for an unforgettable night of culture, community, and connection!

Tickets are moving quickly!

🏮 A Mid-Autumn Night’s Dream: In the Mood for Mahjong
📅 Date: September 26
⏰ Time: 4 PM – 11 PM
📍 Location: Porsche Centre Markham
🎟️ 1 child (under 10) joins FREE with a ticketed adult!

More ways to get involved:
🥮 Enjoy our Mahjong-inspired heart-shaped mooncake gift set
🎨 Express your creativity in the National Art & Colouring Contest
✨ Support our community beneficiaries: Chinese Canadian Museum & Toronto Symphony Orchestra - donate on our website!

👉 Selling fast! Get tickets & details at www.loveatmidautumn.ca!

Photography: Jackson Huang
Videography: James Ton Productions

08/19/2026

Thank you, OMNI TV, for featuring our Love at Mid-Autumn campaign! 🥮

We’re thrilled to share the design inspiration behind this year’s theme: Mahjong. While Mahjong is sometimes associated with gambling, it is currently seeing a wonderful resurgence for its true value: a social game that brings people together and sparks connection across generations.

Whether you’re an avid player, curious to learn, or simply looking to soak in the festive atmosphere, you’re invited to join us at A Mid-Autumn Night’s Dream! Enjoy delicious treats, live performances, interactive activities for all ages, beautiful photo opportunities, and more.

Don’t forget to bring your own lanterns and celebrate under the moonlight—everyone is welcome!

🏮 A Mid-Autumn Night’s Dream: In the Mood for Mahjong
📅 Date: September 26
⏰ Time: 4 PM – 11 PM
📍 Location: Porsche Centre Markham
🎟️ 1 child (under 10) joins FREE with a ticketed adult!

More ways to get involved:
🥮 Enjoy our Mahjong-inspired heart-shaped mooncake gift set
🎨 Express your creativity in the National Art & Colouring Contest
✨ Support our community beneficiaries: Chinese Canadian Museum & Toronto Symphony Orchestra - donate on our website!

08/19/2026

Win or lose, the best hands at the Mahjong table are the ones played together! 🀄✨

For our Ambassador Clement, playing Mahjong feels just like quality time spent with family—it’s all about having fun, connecting, and enjoying the experience together, no matter who wins.

And at our event, playing tiles is just the beginning! Beyond the Mahjong tables, guests of all ages can enjoy incredible food, interactive cultural activations, family-friendly games, live entertainment, and opportunities to connect with friends, clients, and community leaders.

Gather your family, colleagues, or clients and join us for an unforgettable celebration of culture and community!

🏮 A Mid-Autumn Night’s Dream: In the Mood for Mahjong
📅 Date: September 26
⏰ Time: 4 PM – 11 PM
📍 Location: Porsche Centre Markham
🎟️ 1 child (under 10) joins FREE with a ticketed adult!

More ways to get involved:
🥮 Enjoy our Mahjong-inspired heart-shaped mooncake gift set
🎨 Express your creativity in the National Art & Colouring Contest
✨ Support our community beneficiaries: Chinese Canadian Museum & Toronto Symphony Orchestra - donate on our website!

👉 Selling fast! Get tickets & details at www.loveatmidautumn.ca!

Photography: Jackson Huang
Videography: James Ton Productions

08/14/2026

Building mahjong turtles or calling “Pong!”—everyone finds their own fun at the Mahjong table!

Committee member Samuel Chan loves how the game connects every generation. It’s not just for adults; kids love playing with the colourful tiles too, and they pick up the rules surprisingly fast!

Whether you’re a seasoned player or introducing your kids to the tiles for the very first time, gather your family and join us for a night of culture and community, and on September 26th!

⏰ Early bird ticket rates end THIS SATURDAY! Grab your tickets quickly, and we’ll see you in Markham!

🏮 A Mid-Autumn Night’s Dream: In the Mood for Mahjong
📅 Date: September 26
⏰ Time: 4 PM – 11 PM
📍 Location: Porsche Centre Markham
🎟️ 1 child (under 10) joins FREE with a ticketed adult!

More ways to get involved:
🥮 Enjoy our Mahjong-inspired heart-shaped mooncake gift set
🎨 Express your creativity in the National Art & Colouring Contest
✨ Support our community beneficiaries: Chinese Canadian Museum & Toronto Symphony Orchestra - donate on our website!

👉 Get tickets & details at www.loveatmidautumn.ca!

Photography: Jackson Huang
Videography: James Ton Productions

08/08/2026

Celebrating its 35th anniversary with a new 4K restoration by Film Movement, Stanley Kwan’s Center Stage《阮玲玉》offers fresh relevance on how modern celebrity culture mirrors Ruan Lingyu’s tragedy.

We had the pleasure to sit down with the Hong Kong New Wave master to discuss the golden era of Chinese cinema, how his relationship with the film’s stars has evolved, and who he hopes to collaborate with next. Watch now or read the full feature online!

Director: Stanley Kwan 關錦鵬
Starring: Maggie Cheung 張曼玉, Tony Leung Ka Fai 梁家輝, Chin Hang 秦漢, Carina Lau 劉嘉玲, Lawrence Ng 吳啟華, Cecilia Yip 葉童, Waise Lee 李子雄

Interviewer & Writer: Nirris Nagendrarajah
Editor-in-Chief: Deborah Lau-Yu
Edited by Fête Chinoise Editorial Team

#阮玲玉 #關錦鵬

08/04/2026

Who else has stayed up ALL night playing Mahjong? 🀄️ 🙋‍♀️

For committee member Yasmin, playing Mahjong straight through until morning classes during her university years made for the absolute best memories. No matter how late it got, every single game was pure fun.

Ready to relive the fun (or try your hand for the first time)? Gather your friends and family and join us for a night of culture, community, and friendly competition!

🏮 A Mid-Autumn Night’s Dream: In the Mood for Mahjong
📅 Date: September 26
⏰ Time: 4 PM - 11 PM
📍 Location: Porsche Centre Markham
🎟️ 1 child (under 10) may join FREE with a ticketed adult!
Early bird discount now available until August 15.

More ways to get involved:

🥮 Enjoy our Mahjong-inspired heart-shaped mooncake gift set

🎨 Express your creativity in the National Art & Colouring Contest

✨ Support our community beneficiaries: Chinese Canadian Museum & Toronto Symphony Orchestra

👉 Get tickets & details at www.loveatmidautumn.ca!

08/03/2026

🀄 A love story started with a game of Mahjong 💘

For our ambassador Joanna, a game with mutual friends was how she met her husband. Now, her daughter Ellis is learning the game as the family gathers around the Mahjong table every holiday. Great-Grandmother is still the one who always wins!🎉

Do you miss the sound of shuffling tiles? Whether it’s been years since your last game or you’re looking to start a new tradition with your little ones, now is your chance!

Join us at the upcoming community celebration “In the Mood for Mahjong” to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with family-friendly activities to share our heritage with the next generation.

🏮 A Mid-Autumn Night’s Dream: In the Mood for Mahjong
📅 Date: September 26
⏰ Time: 4 PM - 11 PM
📍 Location: Porsche Centre Markham
🎟️ 1 child (under 10) may join FREE with a ticketed adult!
Early bird discount now available until August 15.

Other ways to celebrate with us:
🥮 Get the special Mahjong-inspired heart-shaped mooncake gift set
🎨 Join the National Art & Colouring Contest (all ages!)
✨ Donate to support our beneficiaries: the Chinese Canadian Musejm Chinese Canadian Museum and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra Toronto Symphony Orchestra!

Find out more and register at www.loveatmidautumn.ca!

Photography: Jackson Huang
Videography: James Ton Productions

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