From the Sheung Wan waterfront to the land of maples.

"Tai Tat Dei" takes its name from the old grassroots night market in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong — a place where neighbours set up stalls to make a living, watched street performances and gathered together. We carry on the name as a tribute to that lively, down-to-earth warmth.

In the 1950s and 60s, Tai Tat Dei was filled with storytellers, Cantonese opera, acrobats, fortune tellers and all kinds of street hawkers. From day to night, voices, lights and the aroma of food mingled together, becoming a shared memory for many Hongkongers.

As the city changed, the old Tai Tat Dei gradually became the collective memory of a generation. We reimagine this street culture in Canada not just for nostalgia, but to carry on its spirit of accessibility, sharing and inclusion — so that a new generation and friends from every background can discover it and take part.

At every market, we invite local shops, artisans, artists and performers to take part. Through authentic street food, live music, nostalgic games and cultural experiences, we bring back the buzz and warmth of a Hong Kong street market. The programme changes with each theme — and every time, we hope to give our neighbours a reason to come back.