Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto)

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) (HKETO) presented knotting and paper crafting as part of the Fête Chinoise Signature Event at Lunar New Year 2026 in Toronto, Canada on February 7 to celebrate the Year of the Horse.

The cultural activities featured knotting specialist Zoe Siu and paper crafting master Hui Ka-hung, both from Hong Kong. Siu, a celebrated Hong Kong designer renowned for her innovative reinterpretations of Chinese knotting, which transforms traditional knotting techniques into contemporary artistic works for expressions of form, colour and symbolism. Her creations honour centuries-old craftsmanship techniques while engaging international audiences through a modern creative lens.

Hui, an esteemed artisan skilled in traditional paper crafting, brought his intricate workmanship to life through the curated cultural activity. Paper crafting is included in the first Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Hong Kong, reflecting its significant value for cultural preservation. With decades of experience, Hui's works demonstrate to the fullest the precision and artistic sophistication of paper crafting.

The Director of the HKETO, Mr Bill Wong, said, “We are delighted to bring Hong Kong’s cultural richness to Canada in celebration of the Lunar New Year. The contributions of these artists exemplify the vitality of Hong Kong's artistic traditions and their evolving expressions on the global stage, as the city continues to position itself as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchanges.”

Capturing tradition in a refreshing light, the annual Fête Chinoise Signature Event celebrates the Lunar New Year in Canada to showcase the essence of Chinese culture and heritage. HKETO is a special sponsor of the Toronto gala.