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Taiwanese and Taiwanese American Film Festival Guide: Fall 2020 Taiwanese and Taiwanese American Film Festival Guide: Fall 2020
Our Dad Invented the N95 Mask: Our Taiwanese American Story Our Dad Invented the N95 Mask: Our Taiwanese American Story
Director Zero Chou on "Spider Lilies" and the Evolution of Taiwanese Queer Cinema Director Zero Chou on "Spider Lilies" and the Evolution of Taiwanese Queer Cinema
[中英版] Another Perspective for Taiwanese America: Ensuring Taiwan’s Security 另外一個角度給台美人:保證臺灣的安全 [中英版] Another Perspective for Taiwanese America: Ensuring Taiwan’s Security 另外一個角度給台美人:保證臺灣的安全
[中英版] An Open Letter to the Taiwanese American Community: Securing Taiwan’s Democracy 給台美人的一封公開信：守護台灣民主 [中英版] An Open Letter to the Taiwanese American Community: Securing Taiwan’s Democracy 給台美人的一封公開信：守護台灣民主

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Austin Asian American Film Festival Announces “Prismatic Taiwan,” A Queer Film Series

[PRESS RELEASE FROM THE AUSTIN ASIAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL] Co-presented by Taiwan Academy Houston, OFTaiwan, Taiwanese American Citizens League, and Asian Cinevision; Sponsored by the Taiwan Ministry of Culture AUSTIN, TX – The Austin Asian American Film Festival (AAAFF) is thrilled to co-present…

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Meet High Schooler-Founded Social Impact Small Business ‘Formosa’

IMAGE CREDITS: FORMOSA Many high school students who are of Taiwanese ethnicity spend a summer teaching English in Taiwan. Through programs such as Vox Nativa (Vox) and Connexpedition, these students have the opportunity to create connections with the native Taiwanese community. However, for Bay…

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[中英版] At Home in the Library: My Taiwanese American Story / 圖書館裡的家

Twenty years after we moved from Ohio to California, my parents received a letter from the children’s librarian in our old town. She had addressed it to “Resident,” not knowing if she had the right address for our family. “The other day while uncluttering a box in my basement,” she wrote,…

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The Taiwanese American Film Festival @tafilmfestiv The Taiwanese American Film Festival @tafilmfestival begins now. TaiwaneseAmerican.org @taiwaneseam_org is pleased to be a community partner for the 4th year! Shorts blocks start streaming at 2pm & 4pm PT with Q&A’s after. Keynote by @mslynnchen & closing feature SYNAPSES at 7pm PT. Get online tix at https://taff.la #taff2020 #taiwanese #taiwaneseamerican #filmfestival #lifeTA #asianamerican
A global pandemic may have paused in-person film f A global pandemic may have paused in-person film festivals and gatherings in America, but that hasn't stopped organizers from creating virtual film festivals accessible to a wider audience. For your convenience, we've gathered highlights and provided some links to guide your way to all these Taiwanese & Taiwanese American films, streaming virtually for a limited time. ⁠ ⁠ Browse through and discover some amazing stories and award-winning films. Then, grab your popcorn (chicken) and bubble tea, and enjoy the show in the comfort of your own home!⁠ ⁠ Linked here and in bio: http://www.taiwaneseamerican.org/2020/10/ta-film-festival-guide-2020/⁠ ⁠ #filmfestival #filmfest #virtualevents #taiwanese #taiwaneseamerican #taiwaneseamericanfilmfestival #taiwaneseamericanfilmfest #taff
Fascinated by this writeup from a few weeks ago on Fascinated by this writeup from a few weeks ago on @digitalminister Audrey Tang’s segment from #wired25 — in Taiwan, compassion and innovative competence drove a pandemic management strategy that was able to keep even nightclubs open out of social and economic concern. “[Putting] everyone on the same team,” recaps Megan Molteni, “[strengthens] the social fabric of the pandemic response rather than fraying it further.” Read this @wired piece, linked here and in bio: https://www.wired.com/story/wired25-day3-audrey-tang-taiwan/
We are so excited to Co-Present TAIWANESE CHA CHA We are so excited to Co-Present TAIWANESE CHA CHA CHA as part of the GLOBAL SNAPSHOTS program at #CAAMFestFORWARD, celebrating the future of Asian American film, music, and food October 14-18, 2020, presented by @CAAMedia. This short comedic film is a thoughtful, entertaining commentary on Taiwanese language barriers between generations in Taiwan. Be sure to also watch the fun Q&A hosted by @gracehwanglynch with filmmaker Judie Yang! Tickets and info here: http://caamfest.com Revisit our interview with Yang: http://www.taiwaneseamerican.org/2020/06/taiwanese-cha-cha-cha-film-festival/
Surprise, Jasmine Green Tea is back and now availa Surprise, Jasmine Green Tea is back and now available for purchase! We're excited to see @ilhacandles bring back the custom scent they launched earlier this year in collaboration with @TaiwaneseAm_org. This was a huge hit when it first released, so we’re thrilled to see this bright and delightful scent back in stock. ⁠ ⁠ With each purchase of a Jasmine Green Tea candle, ILHA Candles will continue to donate 10% of net proceeds to @TaiwaneseAm_org, our organization that connects and represents the diverse experiences of the next generation of the Taiwanese American community. ⁠ ⁠ Shop ILHA candles, linked here and in bio: https://www.ilhacandles.com/⁠ ⁠ #shopsmallbusiness #shopsmall #taiwaneseamerican #ilhacandles #womenownedbusiness #candles #soycandles #handmade #handpoured #scentedcandles #homedecor #smallbatch #shopsmall #shoplocal #femaleowned #womanowned #madeinqueens #longislandcity #lic #licqueens #liclocal #queensmaker #fallcandles #candleseason
Weekend prep: defrosting barbecue meat and coordin Weekend prep: defrosting barbecue meat and coordinating contactless mooncake dropoffs to loved ones. Happy #midautumnfestival from our family to yours. Wishing you all the opportunity to find joy and connection in new, meaningful ways.
Taiwanese and Taiwanese Americans living in the US Taiwanese and Taiwanese Americans living in the US: tomorrow, September 30, is the LAST day to complete or amend the 2020 United States Census. The census counts ALL residents, regardless of citizenship status (which they won’t ask!). That includes international students! We encourage all who identify as Taiwanese to state this when declaring race/ethnicity by checking “Other Asian” and writing in “Taiwanese.” The census only occurs every ten years but is VITAL to community representation, resource allocation, and data integrity. This is who we are. Final stretch, friends: make it count! Complete or amend the census, linked here and in bio: my2020census.gov
*CORRECTED DATE* We know it's only Monday, but we *CORRECTED DATE* We know it's only Monday, but we've got something exciting for your weekend plans. Join Asian Pop-Up Cinema and the Taiwanese American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Chicago for a FREE streaming of indigenous Taiwanese film "Pakeriran" (巴克力藍的夏天) this Saturday, October 3. Synopsis: Old people in the tribe have said: "If you can swim to Pakeriran, you are a man of the tribe. If you can swim around Pakeriran a circle, you are a warrior of the tribe..." Futing, who returns to the tribe on vacation, is suddenly told to replace his grandfather to participate in Sacepo' (sea festival). However, as it’s already difficult for Futing to speak his own mother tongue, how could he catch fish in the sea? Just when he is about to escape, he meets Lisin, a lovely girl who stays in the tribe to work in exchange for board and lodging. Her eyes are full of admiration immediately when she hears that Futing is going to participate in the sea festival. In order to win the hearts of Lisin, Futing tries his best to learn how to fish in the sea… Join the guest list here (and linked in bio): https://www.tickettailor.com/events/asianpopupcinema/416127#
#TaiwaneseAmerican Peter Tsai has been in the news #TaiwaneseAmerican Peter Tsai has been in the news a lot lately as “the man behind the mask.” ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ “The retired inventor of N95 masks is back at work to fight Covid-19,” reads a Washington Post headline; “scientist-inventor a humble national hero,” another news agency chirps. But the depth and vibrance of Tsai’s living legacy is best known by his two daughters, who have not only borne witness to the N95 mask’s far-reaching impact during a global pandemic, but to its long development process as well, conducted in tandem with Tsai’s extraordinary devotion to his family. We’re honored to share this special perspective on an international hero, “the dad behind the mask.” ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Linked here and in bio: http://taiwaneseamerican.org/2020/09/peter-tsai-n95-inventor
👀 @tsai_ingwen for the @time 100 Most Influenti 👀 @tsai_ingwen for the @time 100 Most Influential People of 2020 • Posted @withregram • @tsai_ingwen 今天稍早，美國 @time 雜誌公布2020年百大影響力人物（100 most influential people 2020），我很榮幸能名列其中，並獲得美國聯邦參議員克魯茲（Ted Cruz）寫文章推薦。 　　 這不只是我個人的榮譽，更代表整個國家的榮譽。是因為我們共同努力，守住了疫情，維持了區域穩定，也不斷向國際社會證明 #TaiwanCanHelp，才讓世界能夠看見台灣、肯定台灣。這是所有台灣人共同的成就！ 　　 這次的百大影響力人物裡，還有來自台灣的祁家威先生。台灣是亞洲第一個婚姻平權合法化國家，我希望在世界看見台灣多元價值的同時，台灣社會更要持續展現包容和溫暖。不論是在哪個領域，我們都要繼續為自己的理想來努力！ 圖片來源：TIME
@keeptaiwanfree typically organizes a full in-pers @keeptaiwanfree typically organizes a full in-person rally in New York City every year to raise awareness about the importance of safeguarding Taiwan’s often-threatened democracy. You might remember that last year’s event included support for Hong Kongers, Tibetans, and Uighurs. This year, their socially-distanced outreach includes care packages with #madeinTaiwan face masks and an educational postcard for longtime and potential allies of @keeptaiwanfree and #UNforTaiwan. Please follow @keeptaiwanfree for more details on their merch + care packages!
Since 2009, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) has Since 2009, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) has gathered a remarkable community of activists, technologists, journalists, and philanthropists at the Oslo Freedom Forum in Norway to celebrate human rights and expose tyranny, censorship, and corruption around the world. For the first time ever, the Oslo Freedom Forum will be hosted virtually and is open to the public for free registration. In the speaker lineup is @digitalminister Audrey Tang, Taiwan's first Digital Minister. Registration link here and in bio: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-oslo-freedom-forum-tickets-116651629163
Come join @taclorg this Tuesday for a TACL Nationa Come join @taclorg this Tuesday for a TACL National Voter Registration Day event! We will walk you through the TACLtheVote website on tacl.org/vote and you also get a chance to get your questions about the November election and voting answered by Helen Li, founder of Fresh Off the Vote @freshoffthevote podcast and Eileen Lin, Director of Strategic Partnerships @ VoteAmerica.com!
Reporter @stephanielintv chats with #taiwanesecana Reporter @stephanielintv chats with #taiwanesecanadian Hollywood star @chasetangofficial (of Netflix's #JupitersLegacy, among others) on how how his past experiences with extreme depression and anxiety have helped inform his work in mental wellness advocacy. "This has been an unbelievably difficult year," writes Stephanie, "I hope his story helps to de-stigmatize therapy, particularly in a culture that champions high performance above all else." ⁠ ⁠ Their video discussion, filmed and edited by @stephanielintv, is linked here and in bio: https://youtu.be/GauvuRUk5N8⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #asianmentalhealth #mentalwellness #selfcare #therapyworks #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth @asiansformentalhealth @asianmentalhealthcollective @huffpostasianvoices ⁠
Guest contributor Joy Chiu interviews Zero Chou, w Guest contributor Joy Chiu interviews Zero Chou, whose film "Spider Lilies" was featured in Austin Asian American Film Festival's "Prismatic Taiwan" series earlier this month. ⁠ ⁠ "In Taiwan, I am labeled as the lesbian director, probably because I have filmed many queer films... I don’t mind it because I did spend a lot of energy advancing the LGBTQ* movement. But, our society needs to reach a point where we no longer need this label. There is no need, not at all!" ⁠ ⁠ Read the full interview, linked here and in bio: http://www.taiwaneseamerican.org/2020/09/director-zero-chou-on-spider-lilies-and-the-evolution-of-taiwanese-queer-cinema/⁠ ⁠ Feature photography by Eric Tsung-Lin Tsai
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