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COOK UP A STORM 決戰食神
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Saturday, November 14, 2026
Screening @ 6-8 PM (Doors at 5:30PM)
Malaysian Singaporean and Bruneian Community Association (MSBCA) - 114 3 Ave SW, #301 (Upstairs)
Admission: $5 (Noodle tasting included)

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In celebration of YYC Noodle Festival 2026 we will be screening local filmmaker Vicki Van Chau's PULLED STRINGS, a short film about a father teaching his daughter the art of hand pulled noodles. Afterwards, our featured film is COOK UP A STORM, a Hong Kong/Chinese co-production about an international culinary competition that becomes a battleground between rival cooks: one famous for his Cantonese street food and the other a Michelin-starred chef trained in France. Their rivalry takes an unexpected turn when they discover a common foe and combine their skills in a fusion of East and West!Thanks to our local sponsors Hung's Noodles and Respect the Technique for the evening's noodle tasting, where the chefs at MSBCA will combine Hung's Miki Noodles 福建熟油麵 with Jonny's World Famous Rayu, making a deliciously chewy and umami-rich pairing! Drinks, jars of Rayu and other snacks by the MSBCA are also available for purchase.This event is generously supported by the City of Calgary Chinatown Activation MicrograntABOUT YYC NOODLE FESTIVAL:Welcome to YYC Noodle Festival — a unique celebration of noodles, culture, and community!
This isn’t just another restaurant festival. It’s all about showcasing the best of Asian cuisine and heritage while bringing people together to support important causes. YYC Noodle Festival is co-organized by Hung's Noodle Factory, Roots Collective and Mach Media, who are committed to giving back to the community. This year, we're excited to partner with The Leftovers Foundation as our 2026 charity beneficiary. The Leftovers Foundation works to prevent food waste by rescuing surplus food and redistributing it to those in need, reducing greenhouse gas emissions along the way. Join us in celebrating noodles and making a positive impact!VENUE ACCESSIBILITY:
Please note that the MSBCA is only accessible by a flight of stairs. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Cook Up a Storm (決戰食神) | Directed by Raymond Wai-Man Yip | 2017 | Hong Kong/China | 98 min. | Cantonese with English subtitlesTwo rival chefs, a Cantonese cook (Nicholas Tse) and a Michelin-starred French chef (Jung Yong-hwa), compete in a culinary competition but unexpectedly team up against a common adversary, blending their culinary styles in a fusion of Eastern and Western cuisine.Special thanks to Emperor Motion Pictures

Pulled Strings | Directed by Vicki Van Chau | 2018 | Calgary | 6 min.Pulled Strings is a short film that blends together traditional Chinese food and music, demonstrating the passing down of culture and traditions between generations. Exploring the intricate connection between the strands of the noodles with the strings of the instruments, it creates a poetic montage that emphasizes the beauty of Chinese craft and culture, and the unspoken relationship between a father and his daughter.

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THE TEAM

We are a team of volunteers from all different backgrounds, that came together through our love of Calgary's Chinatown and films that speak to the Chinese diaspora community. The team consists of:Vicki Van Chau, Carrie Yap, Wilson Wong, Alice Lam, Lyndi Woo

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