Fairchild Mid-Autumn Celebration Dinner 2024
The highly anticipated event, Fairchild Mid-Autumn Celebration Dinner 2024, kicked off tonight, bringing the festivities of the Mid-Autumn Festival in three major Canadian cities. The first dinner show took place in Vancouver, where renowned artist Wan Kwong (also known as “Kwong B”) thrilled fans with a special performance, filling the venue with excitement and joy.
The two hilarious emcees, Mandy Chan and Brian Chiu, began with a vibrant dance and song medley featuring the classic hits “Dancing Girl” and “Butter Egg Tart”. The nostalgic tunes instantly won over the audience, setting the tone for a lively evening. Guests enjoyed a festive atmosphere complete with abundant Mid-Autumn-themed gifts and traditional activities such as a “Lantern Riddles” game. Lucky winners were selected throughout the night to receive surprise prizes, adding to the fun-filled mood.
The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly Wan Kwong’s special set list, crafted just for his Canadian fans. Having recently celebrated his 80th birthday, Wan Kwong performed a part of his new song “80 and Counting” to the roaring applause of the audience. He expressed his excitement at returning to Canada and shared his plans to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with his wife and friends in Toronto after the tour.
Throughout the evening, Wan Kwong delivered an electrifying performance, singing some of his most beloved hits including, including “Big Square & Temple Street”, “Feet Shaking”, “Snow white and Seven Dwarf”, “Fourteen Seats”, “Lion Rock”, “Hollywood”, “Mad Questions”, “Others’ Songs”, “Fortune Teller”, “Mom’s Big Sale”, and concluded with an encore of “Dear Myself”. The witty lyrics and catchy melodies had the entire audience clapping along, with the energy in the room reaching a fever pitch.
A special moment came when Mr. Todd Ye, the Vice President and Assistant General Manager of Fairchild Television & Talentvision (Western Division), was invited to the stage to sing “In the Rain” with Wan Kwong, to the delight of the crowd. Additionally, Fairchild TV host William Ho surprised the audience by joining Wan Kwong in an impromptu performance of their favorite Cantonese opera piece “Young and Fit”, showcasing their impressive vocal skills.
Wan Kwong further delighted his fans by stepping off the stage to interact with the audience, handing out signed photos and expressing his hopes to hold a concert next year in Canada. He also extended an invitation to fans to join him at his concert in Hong Kong. The evening concluded with Mr. Todd Ye, the Vice President and Assistant General Manager of Fairchild Television & Talentvision (Western Division), presenting Wan Kwong with a bouquet of flowers and a certificate of appreciation for his outstanding performance. Mr. Joe Chan, Vice Chair of Fairchild Media Group also took a group photo together.
To add a special touch to the night, Wan Kwong personally brought dozens of hi new records from Hong Kong for fans to purchase. After the show, he signed each one and posed for photos, creating heartwarming memories for everyone in attendance.
With the Fairchild Mid-Autumn Celebration Dinner 2024 in Vancouver successfully concluded, the evening was filled with delicious food, fantastic prizes, laughter, and song. Wan Kwong will continue his musical journey the following day in Calgary, where his second performance will carry on the Mid-Autumn festivities.
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