Time for Taiwan – A Smithsonian Event

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Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: National Museum of Natural History, Baird Auditorium & Rotunda Address: 10th & Constitution Ave NW, Washington DC Taiwan is one of Asia's industrial powerhouses, and its diverse natural assets and cultural attractions make it a draw for visitors as well. Situated off China’s southeastern coast, much of the island is lush forestland, but the topography includes picturesque mountains, rice fields, and beautiful beaches. Because…

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Apply to the 2014 Formosa Foundation Ambassador Program

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The Formosa Foundation offers three factors critical to social movements: political opportunity, organizational capacity and framing ability. Through its Ambassador Program the Foundation offers the best hands-on training for students to develop grassroots and campaign skills and to become leaders. The Ambassador Program combines in-house training with on-the-ground activist work. Participants in the Program develop the expertise, analytical framework, and network they need to effectively promote…

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UCLA Film Series: What Time Is It There? Taiwan as Crossroads

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The UCLA Center for Chinese Studies and UCLA Film & Television Archive, in association with Taiwan Academy, presents "What Time Is It There? Taiwan as Crossroads" Dates: February 15 - March 19, 2014 Location: Billy Wilder Theater, Courtyard Level, Hammer Museum Address: 10899 Wilshire Boulevard (intersection of Wilshire and Westwood Boulevards), Los Angeles, CA Program / Buy Tickets: http://www.cinema.ucla.edu/events/2014-02-15/what-time-it-there-taiwan-crossroads For a full month, UCLA…

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TAPpy Hour in San Diego

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Date: March 19, 2014 Time: 6:30pm Location: Greenflash Brewery Address: 6550 Mira Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/610920098991887/ Tired of old man winter yet? Come join beer on "TAP" with us to celebrate the beginning Spring and two days after St. Patrick's day. we will be hosting TAPpy hour for this month at Greenflash Brewery At Green Flash Brewing Company, the brewers brew year-round offerings, as well as seasonal and barrel-aged…

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TAP-NY Volunteer Open House

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Date: Monday, March 17, 2014 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Chelsea Stratus Address: 101 W 24th St, New York, NY Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/237429353108921/ Sign up to attend here! http://tap-ny.org/volunteer-open-house-mar14/ Interested in getting involved with TAP-NY to build the Taiwanese American community in New York? Come to TAP-NY's third annual Volunteer Open House to meet the board, learn more about committees you can contribute to, and provide…

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Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan Performs in Chicago

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Date: Sunday, March 16, 2014 Time: 3:00pm Location: The Auditorium Theatre Address: 50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1459183620978234/ A signature work of Taiwan’s leading contemporary dance company, Songs of the Wanderers is a visually stunning paean to spiritual pilgrimage, inspired by Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha. Artistic Director Lin Hwai-min transforms ancient rites into mesmerizing dance theatre in this masterpiece of imagination…

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Singer-songwriter Dawen Opens West Coast Tour for Wanting

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One of the most talented Taiwanese American singer-songwriters we know, Dawen, moved to Taipei in 2012 to develop his music career. Dawen's first Mandarin single, "A Change of Heart" debuted on episode 9 of the Taiwanese idol drama, Lady Maid Maid (愛情女僕), and ever since then he has been gaining even more popularity. In recent months, he has been breaking out on the Taiwanese and Asian music charts. Now, he will be returning Stateside and opening for Chinese Canadian artist Wanting as she…

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Lunar New Year & Taiwanese Lantern Festival in Austin, TX

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Date: Saturday, February 22, 2014 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Davis Elementary School Address: 5214 Duval Road, Austin, TX The Austin Chapter of Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce (ACTCC) hosts its 2014 Lunar New Year & Taiwanese Lantern Festival. Program includes delicious dinner, 512 Band performing Taiwan songs, Lion Dances, Lantern Festival Riddles, Taiwanese Jokes Contest with prizes, introduction of the earliest Taiwanese immigrants at Austin & Asian Texans history, Bingo, Attendee’s…

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Taiwanese Homestyle Cooking Workshop with TAP in LA

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Date: Sunday, February 9, 2014 Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Luma South Address: 1100 S. Hope St., Los Angeles, CA Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/305184532940146/ After a break from the holidays, we are back for another Taiwanese Homestyle Cooking Workshop! With the Lantern Festival (last day of Lunar New Year) in mind, we will feature Tang Yuan, both savory and sweet glutinous rice balls! Tang Yuan is traditionally eaten with family and the many round balls represent…

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Lunar New Year Celebration with TAP in DC

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Date: Saturday, February 8, 2014 Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Randolph Towers Address: 4001 9th Street North, Arlington, VA Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1400753526845881/ TAP DC is hosting a Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, February 8! It will include a traditional Taiwanese 12 course meal, all inclusive food and drinks for a single low price of $30 a person! We will also have have a raffle that you may enter for a chance to win some great prizes! Please…

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