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Jiaozi and Gyoza Jiaozi and Gyoza
Meet the Miss Taiwanese American 2022 Queen, Tiffany Chang Meet the Miss Taiwanese American 2022 Queen, Tiffany Chang
This is why you must read "THIS IS NOT MY HOME" This is why you must read "THIS IS NOT MY HOME"
Naomi Zhenmei Gage: Strange Pastures Naomi Zhenmei Gage: Strange Pastures
Cōng yóu Bǐng: A Catalyst for Taiwanese Self-Identity Cōng yóu Bǐng: A Catalyst for Taiwanese Self-Identity

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Coming of Age with Grace Lin’s “Year of the Dog”

“So, what are you?”  Since childhood, I've had a go-to response: “I’m fifty-percent Taiwanese, twenty-five percent Mexican, and twenty-five percent German.” I was proud to present myself as a unique combination of races and ethnicities, to be “othered” from any and all groups; but…

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Gathering Taiwanese American community at Emeryville’s “Good to Eat”

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNA WU PHOTOGRAPHY [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Ho Chie Tsai with Good to Eat co-founder Angie Lin[/caption] On December 4, TaiwaneseAmerican.org founder Ho Chie Tsai gathered round Taiwanese American foodies, media personalities, and community builders for a…

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2022 Taiwanese American Gift Guide: Shop your community!

If you’re a champion of MIT “Made in Taiwan” shopping principles (or if you need help brainstorming the perfect gift for your "I have everything I need" parents), may we suggest a peek into MBTA “Made by Taiwanese Americans.” We’re so proud to bring back this annual gift guide for the *third*…

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We're pleased to share this touching short essay b We're pleased to share this touching short essay by guest contributor Catie Tsai Chen spanning the historical and personal implications of jiaozi and gyoza (CW: disordered eating).⁠ ⁠ "As I continue down the path of life, my mother's dumplings, and the lessons I learned from them will follow me, reminding me of home, and providing me with strength."⁠ ⁠ Catie is a Taiwanese American high schooler passionate about writing essays and short stories. ⁠ ⁠ The essay is also linked here and in bio: https://www.taiwaneseamerican.org/2023/02/jiaozi-and-gyoza/⁠ ⁠ --⁠ ⁠ We're always honored when #TaiwaneseAmerican writers share their stories with us and are proud to offer compensation for accepted pieces. Please pitch to us at the email in bio.
Pageantry can be a misunderstood pursuit, but we'v Pageantry can be a misunderstood pursuit, but we've been awed by what some (former) pageant stars in our community have done with their platforms (s/o to @stephanielintv Stephanie Lin, who represented Taiwan in the Miss Asian America / Miss Asian Global competition in 2015 and Miss Louisiana 2016 @justine_ker Justine Ker, the first Taiwanese or Asian American to represent Louisiana on the national stage). ⁠ ⁠ Last weekend, we were so pleased to meet Tiffany Chang, who was crowned the 2022 Miss Taiwanese American Pageant Queen.⁠ ⁠ For the talent portion of the pageant, Chang built a robot to walk the runway with her -- which, to Ho Chie's point, was "the most Stanford thing ever."⁠ ⁠ Chang is also an articulate, thoughtful, kind ambassador openly sharing her experience of developing and refining her own identity as a Taiwanese American. We can't wait to see what she does next.⁠ ⁠ Read the full feature here and in bio: ⁠ https://www.taiwaneseamerican.org/2023/01/miss-taiwanese-american-queen-tiffany-chang/⁠ ⁠ #misstaiwaneseamerican #taiwaneseamerican #asianamerican #pageant
Such a fun day to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit Such a fun day to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit! 🧧🐰 1 - @misstaiwaneseamerican 2022 Queen @tiffanyachang joined us at the Taiwanese American Federation of Northern California’s LNY banquet, where they were hosting Taiwan’s representative to the US @bikhimhsiao 2/3 - Ho Chie @hochie71 got to see Vivienne @viviennechxng and Eugenia @eugeniayoh in action for their first in-person event for “This Is Not My Home,” their debut picture book 4 - Leona stopped by @hkcchkfair and met Hiro Fu @hirofu13 - founding editor of Taiwan Weekender, a weekly English-language newsletter on pertinent Taiwanese politics.
Josh Ku @therealkeanureeves - born in Queens to pa Josh Ku @therealkeanureeves - born in Queens to parents from southern Taiwan, and Trigg Brown @trigg.brown - a native Virginian whose mentor was a Taiwanese-American chef, forged a friendship over food—specifically, excellent tsang ying tou, or "flies’ head," a dish of chopped budding chives kissed with pork fat. Their obsession with Taiwanese food and culture propelled them to open Win Son @winsonbrooklyn together in 2016. The East Williamsburg restaurant quickly established itself as a destination and often incurs long waits for their vibrant and flavorful Taiwanese-American cuisine. Ku and Brown have teamed up with Cathy Erway @cathyerway - Taiwanese food expert and celebrated writer, to create this book which explores and celebrates the cuisine of Taiwan and its ever-simmering pot of creative influences. Told through the eyes, taste buds, travels, and busy lives of Ku, Brown, and Erway, this book brings the cuisine of this misunderstood island nation into the spotlight. With 100 creative, yet accessible recipes, this book will unravel the history of this diaspora cuisine. While featuring classic dishes and well-known favorites, this cookbook also stretches this cuisine's definition, introducing new dishes with brazen twists that are fun, flavorful, and decidedly American-born in style. Plus an interview with @taiwaneseam_org founder @hochie71 to discuss.. who ✨are✨ Taiwanese Americans? 🤗❤️ Get your copy now: https://bookshop.org/a/6825/9781419747083
🤘🔥 Get ready to rock out with FireEx @fireex 🤘🔥 Get ready to rock out with FireEx @fireex_official the most fire-y Taiwanese band from Kaohsiung, Taiwan! They are recording their latest album in SoCal and will be coming to NorCal to meet their fans! 🔥火警注意🧯！正在南加州錄製新專輯的滅火器，即將來到你的城市──北加州──與歌迷們見面，親自把海上島嶼帶到火種面前啦！ 🎫: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/522132220527 Please note: @taiwaneseam_org is not a sponsor or organizer for this event. Please contact the organizers for additional information or any questions.
This is why you must read Ian Tseng's review, "Thi This is why you must read Ian Tseng's review, "This is why you must read 'This Is Not My Home'"... too much? ⁠ ⁠ First off - we're so proud of #TaiwaneseAmerican debut author-illustrator/bestie duo, Vivienne Chang and Eugenia Yoh.⁠ ⁠ We're *also* overwhelmed with love and appreciation for how our community has come together to cheer each other on. "This is Not My Home" was edited by @alvinaling - our Middle Grade category judge for the 2022 Betty L. Yu and Jin C. Yu Creative Writing Prizes. That same year, Ian Tseng won the grand prize for the college category. He became co-workers with Eugenia Yoh, who mentioned that her co-author, Vivienne, had been a staff writer and project lead for TaiwaneseAmerican.org. Today, Ian, Vivienne, and Eugenia share this delightful conversation about what it means to make a meaningful friendship - and a book or two along the way.⁠ ⁠ Interview linked here and in bio: https://www.taiwaneseamerican.org/2023/01/this-is-why-you-must-read-this-is-not-my-home/⁠ ⁠ Book synopsis: "When Lily’s mom announces their family must move back to Taiwan to take care of her elderly Ah Ma, Lily is devastated to leave behind her whole life for a place that is most definitely not her home. But Lily soon realizes, through the help of her family and friends, what home means to them. And perhaps someday—maybe not today, but someday—it might become her home too."
Happy pub day to Vivienne Chang and Eugenia Yoh's Happy pub day to Vivienne Chang and Eugenia Yoh's "THIS IS NOT MY HOME" - out now wherever books are sold!⁠ From debut author-illustrator duo Vivienne Chang and Eugenia Yoh comes a humorous and heartfelt reverse immigration story that will resonate across cultures and show us how a place can become home.⁠ ⁠ Bookshop affiliate link (sources from independent bookstores; some proceeds benefit TaiwaneseAmerican.org at no additional cost to you) - https://bookshop.org/a/6825/9780316377102
🎥 Posted @withregram • @insearchof.agency CAS 🎥 Posted @withregram • @insearchof.agency CASTING! For feature film, DÌDI (弟弟) - set to shoot this summer in Fremont, CA with director Sean Wang and producers Carlos López Estrada, Kelly Marie Tran, Josh Peters and Valerie Bush. With support from The Sundance Institute, SFFilm and The Gotham. Applicants can be based anywhere in the US. This is a paid opportunity. Swipe to see character descriptions. 📌 Please reach out to scouting@insearchof.agency (with DÌDI Film Casting - Your Name) with any questions or for additional info. ✏️ The submission form can be found at didifeaturefilm.castingcrane.com (also linked in our bio)
✨BAY AREA!! Join the Taiwanese American Federati ✨BAY AREA!! Join the Taiwanese American Federation of Northern California (TAFNC), Hong Konger Community Center (Bay Area), US Hong Kongers Club, Hong Kongers in San Francisco Bay Area, Hong Kong Affairs Association of Berkeley (HKAAB), and the Artual Club for 雙島 Hong Kong x Taiwan fair. From 12-4 PM, come by to participate in: 🎨 An interactive art project forging together the spirit of community, diaspora, and the meaningful symbols of global solidarity ✏️ A community Lennon wall for mutual learning, encouragement, and reflection 🖼️ A timeline exhibit chronicling the histories of Taiwanese and Hong Kong social movements, designed for community reflection and participation 📚@taiwaneseam_org Taiwanese American literature exhibit & @flowhkeditorial literature exhibit 👥 A lineup of guest speakers 🧋Hong Kong and Taiwanese food 🎟️ A $5 donation is suggested and Eventbrite registration is requested for headcount planning, but there is no required admission fee or ticket. 💼 Bags may be checked for security purposes. 😷 Indoor masking is strongly recommended. DATE: Saturday, February 11, 2023 12-4 PM PT LOCATION: 788 Lewelling Blvd. San Leandro, California Closest BART: Bay Fair Station Limited lot + street parking available https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-tale-of-two-islands-hong-kong-x-taiwan-fair-tickets-510370310337
📣 Do you want your kids to learn more about Tai 📣 Do you want your kids to learn more about Taiwanese and Taiwanese American culture? Registration is now open, so sign up for TACL-LYF’s #TaiwaneseAmerican summer camp this June! Space is limited so register now before the waitlist opens. 💬 Additionally, if you would like to learn more about camp before signing up, reserve a spot for our info session on January 28th, 7:00-8:00pm PT. 📌 Info Session Link (1/28): https://lu.ma/lyf-virtual-info-2023 🔗 Camp Registration Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/74df2944-47d2-4629-a3e3-0d8aa929fac3 📖 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/tacl.lyf ❔Questions: lyf@tacl.org ============ 🔆 Established in 1983, Leading Youth Forward: A Taiwanese American Citizens League summer camp (TACL-LYF) is a Bay Area nonprofit that runs an annual summer camp for children ages 12-18 to pass on Taiwanese culture as well as cross-cultural leadership skills to the next generation of leaders. At TACL-LYF, campers will: Learn about Taiwanese heritage, language, and culture Connect with older Taiwanese-American mentors and role models Build lifelong friendships with other Taiwanese-American kids from the Bay Area Have fun experiencing night markets and tsua bing side-by-side with leadership development workshops and campfire s’mores! 🗯️ REGISTER NOW for the upcoming 2023 camp from Monday 6/19 to Saturday 6/24! Location: Alliance Redwoods Conference Grounds, Occidental, CA 95465 (we will provide shuttles) Age: students who have completed 4th to 12th grade Language: camp will be entirely in English - no Mandarin knowledge is necessary Requirements: full vaccination
"Once upon a time, a man swallowed a goat."⁠ ⁠ "Once upon a time, a man swallowed a goat."⁠ ⁠ We are pleased to share an honorable mention selection, high school category of the 2022 Betty L. Yu and Jin C. Yu Creative Writing Prizes.⁠ ⁠ In this original piece of fiction, Gage invokes a man swallowing a baby goat as a thoughtful metaphor for immigration. ⁠ ⁠ Read the full piece, linked here and in bio: https://www.taiwaneseamerican.org/2023/01/naomi-zhenmei-gage-strange-pastures/
STUF United Fund's "UN Go!" program invites young STUF United Fund's "UN Go!" program invites young Taiwanese American professionals and college students to learn and better understand the issues that Taiwan faces, whether it be when interacting with the world or standing out to speak. In this program, we are going to answer some of the questions we often get asked as Taiwanese, such as "How does Taiwan participate in international society and promote the SDGs while being blocked from the UN?" or "What can you do for Taiwan to be part of the international community? " We have speakers from academies, NGO sectors, and the Taiwanese government who have joined us this weekend to share their experiences on how they represent Taiwan on different stages throughout the world, and how they use creative and brilliant ideas to "brand" Taiwan. 📖 Workshop 📌 Time: Saturday, 1/28/2023, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Sunday 1/29/2023 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM 📌 Location: New York Taiwan Center (hybrid format of both in-person and online Webex meetings; 137-44 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354) 🎉 Gala 📌 Time: Saturday, 1/28/2023, 6:00 PM 📌 Location: Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel (135-20 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354) 👉 Fee: Full scholarships are available for young Taiwanese American professionals and college students; please click “apply for full scholarship” when registering. $250 (includes workshop, 2 lunches, Saturday gala ticket). If joining the workshop virtually $50. 👉 Workshop and gala legislation form: https://forms.gle/3akEtH5fdATEfGSr6
Happy pub day to Lily LaMotte @lilylamottewrites a Happy pub day to Lily LaMotte @lilylamottewrites and Michelle Lee's @fromthebear "Chloe's Lunar New Year" - a perfect accompaniment to the upcoming festivities with loved ones. ⁠ SYNOPSIS: It's almost Lunar New Year, and Chloe can’t wait to celebrate! But first, Chloe and her family must prepare for the new year. They buy new shoes, lay out good-luck oranges in a bowl, decorate the red envelope, and make a crispy turnip cake. Everyone comes together to cook a fantastic feast, saving a plate for A-má, of course. Chloe enjoys the festive celebration and yummy food, but most of all, she loves spending time with her family.⁠ Lily LaMotte and Michelle Lee have created a tender, warm, and uplifting holiday story about tradition and the importance of being with those you love.⁠ ⁠ Bookshop affiliate link (sources from independent bookstores; some proceeds benefit @taiwaneseam_org at no additional cost to you) - https://bookshop.org/a/6825/9780063076518
📍 NEW YORK!! #TaiwaneseAmerican playwright Livi 📍 NEW YORK!! #TaiwaneseAmerican playwright Livian Yeh’s MEMORIAL debuts in January 2023 and runs through February 19 @panasianrep Synopsis: When her “untraditional” memorial is selected to commemorate Vietnam veterans on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., 21-year-old architect Maya Lin finds herself defending it to the veterans, the United States Congress, and even her own parents. As the opposition to her design gains momentum, Maya must make a difficult choice. “Standing at the center of the National Mall, I was struck by how different the Vietnam Veterans Memorial looked from the other memorials," Yeh said in a statement. "It was dark. It went underground. It presented the names of American casualties in the Vietnam War. When I discovered it was designed by Chinese American architect Maya Lin, who fought for her memorial despite fierce opposition from both the veteran community and the United States Congress, I knew I had to dramatize her story." As the playwright has previously said, “At its heart, Memorial is a play about stories. What is considered an American story, and who gets to tell it?" Director Liu added to Yeh's words, “Most importantly, the play captures democracy in action, dramatizing the often painful nature of negotiation and compromise, which in this case resulted in one of the great works of American art.” For info and tickets: https://www.panasianrep.org/
Emily Feng for @npr — “At 41, Abao @abaotw — her full name is Aljenljeng Tjaluvie — is one of Taiwan's most beloved music stars. Her chart-topping tunes have swept the island's top music accolades. And she's done it all by singing in the Indigenous Paiwan language — not Chinese, which dominates Taiwan's competitive music industry. ‘When people think of Indigenous music, they think of some elder pounding a drum. That's important too, but young Indigenous people have their own way of living and their own community and they want to be able to mix their culture with what they like,’ she says.” Article linked here and in bio: https://www.npr.org/2022/12/28/1144248191/taiwan-music-abao-indigenous
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