Taiwanese American Film Festival in Seattle

TaiwaneseAmerican.org is proud to be a Bronze Sponsor of this film festival featuring 7 critically-acclaimed feature-length films; 5 inspiring shorts; 2 award-winning directors from Taiwan; AR/VR experience. The Seattle chapter of Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP) is proud to host the first Seattle Taiwanese American Film Festival on Friday June 29 - Sunday July 1, 2018, at University of Washington and SIFF Uptown Cinema. The first of its kind, the Seattle Taiwanese American Film Festival,…

Taiwanese 7-Eleven to Open in Four U.S. Cities Early 2017

The Taiwanese American Dream ... is Coming True First, Din Tai Fung launches in the Bay Area this May. Then, Taiwanese-influenced supermarket 99 Ranch opens its first East Coast locations end of this year. And now, Taiwanese 7-Eleven open their first U.S. locations early next year!!! Right now, news is still early and only being reported in Taiwanese newspapers but confirmed cities include Los Angeles and NYC with a yet undetermined location in the Bay Area. Seattle, Chicago and Houston have…

TAPpy Hour in Seattle

Extended sunset keeping you up? Then come out to Taiwanese American Professionals - Seattle (TAP-Seattle)’s happy hour at Bar Code. Come ready to network and mingle! There will be opportunities for you to meet other young professionals, so bring your friends and coworkers along with your business card, to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Directions and Parking: Free underground parking is available in the TEN20 building for all Bar Code customers. Enter the TEN20 parking garage…

LimJiu Mixer and Toy Drive in Seattle

In the spirit of the holiday season, TAP-Seattle is partnering with NAAAP Seattle (National Association of Asian American Professionals) for mixer and toy drive! We are having our event at Mission Latin Restaurant & Lounge in West Seattle. MIXER: *** This is our last mixer for 2014, so come and say hi to your friends and make new friends! Stop by our mixer before or after your other Saturday activities! Street parking is available. TOY DRIVE: *** Give the good deeds and fun at the same time.…

Halloween Happy Hour with TAP in Seattle

Didn't have enough fun at Oktoberfest? Come join Taiwanese American Professionals - Seattle (TAP-Seattle) for a fun dress-up Halloween Party at Ampersand Lounge! Come dress up as your favorite character and enjoy a couple drinks with your TAPS friends! Light refreshment will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. To encourage everyone to dress up, we are giving out discounts to people who show up in their Halloween costume (and also purchase the ticket early). Don't be shy! It's going…

Reexamining Taiwan’s 228 Massacre: A Discussion on the U.S. Role in Taiwan Then and Now

The Human Rights for Taiwanese organization in Seattle made a great and detailed transcript of their 2/28 Event held at the University of Washington. Participating on the panel is Jonathan Manthorpe, author of Forbidden Nation: A History of Taiwan and International Affairs columnist for the Vancouver Sun; Dr. Sam Small, Vice-Chairman of the Taiwan Veterans Badge of Honor Association; and Bryan Chou, second-generation Taiwanese-American, active in the Taiwanese-American community and in the group,…