Inaugural Fête Chinoise Signature Event Illuminated the Shangri-La

Fête Chinoise presented its first West Coast Signature Event at Shangri-La Vancouver, showcasing renowned Chinese-Canadian actress and singer Linda Chung, along with singer Tyler Shaw and Malaysian contemporary calligraphy artist Jameson Yap—all of whom share a deep connection to their Chinese heritage.

Deborah Lau-Yu, EIC of Fête Chinoise Magazine shared,”We are still taken by the magic that was Saturday night at the Shangri-La Vancouver for our inaugural west coast signature event. We’re thrilled to have brought such an intimate room of luminaries together to celebrate culture and the Lunar New Year, and to spread the good word for the Chinese Canadian Museum, whose work is invaluable to the Chinese-Canadian community. I was particularly moved by the heartfelt sharing during our fireside chats with Linda Chung and Tyler Shaw, who are not only incredible singer songwriters, they are generous and warm hearts that represent our community so well. Their music and stories filled our souls with a lot of good energy to kick off the Year of the Dragon! We hope everyone enjoyed all the little details and keepsakes that dotted the tablescape design as well, as a little memento of our evening of culture and the arts.”

An Evening with Fête Chinoise

One of Vancouver’s first black-tie evenings in 2024, the Fête Chinoise Signature Event is considered one of the most coveted events in Canada. This Signature Event commanded 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.

Designed by Palettera, the event floor of Shangri-La Vancouver was transformed into a cultural wonderland, providing guests with an immersive experience in the depths of Chinese arts and culture that included live watercolour art with Janice Wu, portrait walls by Butter Studios, and dramatic dragon dances.

Maestro Ken Hsieh led musicians from the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra in beautiful music to accompany the night. Tracy Tong, award-winning journalist and anchor with Global News, was the master of ceremonies for the evening.

Guests arrived and were greeted by hosts stationed next to the incredible black enamel Fazioli piano in the Shangri-La lobby. Each attendee was invited to add to the Wish Tree before moving to the 6th floor, where they explored transformed spaces featuring delightful fusion treats, signature cocktail-tasting bars, live performances, and art exhibitions, including an experiential cocktail experience with the ‘Breath of the Dragon.’

The evening was proudly supported by Palettera, Shangri-La Vancouver, Cathay, Johnnie Walker, Phantom Creek Estates, Tom Lee Music, and numerous media partners.

The event also featured a Silent Auction with curated products and experiences that begin at $1,000 each in retail value, including artist Jameson Yap’s on-site created piece ‘A Moonlit Night,’ Lab-Grown Diamond Infinity Pendant by Pandora, a Phantom Creek Estate Sparkling Bundle & Founders Cellar Experience for Six, and a Valentino Mini Rockstud Hobo Bag. Proceeds from the Silent Auction in Vancouver will support the Chinese Canadian Museum.

For more information on Fête Chinoise, visit their website here.

Portrait Photography by Butter Studios.

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Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle Observer: Helen Siwak is the founder of EcoLuxLuv Marketing & Communications Inc and publisher of Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine, PORTFOLIOY.YVR Business & Entrepreneurs Magazine, and digital women's lifestyle magazine EcoLuxLifestyle.co. She is a prolific content creator, consultant, and marketing and media strategist within the ecoluxury lifestyle niche. Post-pandemic, she has worked with many small to mid-sized plant-based/vegan brands to build their digital foundations and strategize content creation and business development. Helen is the west coast correspondent to Canada’s top-read industry magazine Retail-Insider, holds a vast freelance portfolio, and consults with many of the world’s luxury heritage brands. Always seeking new opportunities and challenges, you can email her at helen@ecoluxluv.com.