Apply to be a Delegate for Strait Talk at Berkeley

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Are you a student or young professional committed to international peace? Interested in conflict resolution, international relations, East Asia, or constructive dialogue? Ready to participate in an intensive, skill-building week to invest in a future based on mutual understanding? Founded by undergraduate students, Strait Talk is a nonpartisan, youth-focused program that fosters peaceful progress and constructive dialogue in the Taiwan Strait. We achieve this by educating, connecting, and empowering…

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Lantern Festival Night Market at Stanford University

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Date: Sunday, February 20, 2011 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Location: I-Center courtyard, Stanford University Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=189268427763401 Do you miss the night market in Taiwan? Would you like to share some authentic Taiwanese street food with friends? Stanford Taiwanese Students Association is going to set up a booth in the Lantern Festival Night Market event. The Lantern Festival is celebrated 15 days after the Lunar New Year where under the Full…

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FAPA-YPG Regional Advocacy Conference in Houston

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Want to learn how to effectively advocate for Taiwan? It’s as simple as telling your friends how good Taiwanese food is! Spare an afternoon, and we’ll show you how. Learn the ABCs of grassroots lobbying including how to express yourself efficiently to Members of Congress. You will gain knowledge on issues relevant to the Taiwan-U.S.-China triangular relationship including history and politics that dictate current cross-strait relations. Don’t miss the chance to network with other supporters.…

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FAPA-YPG Regional Advocacy Conference in Dallas

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Want to learn how to effectively advocate for Taiwan? It’s as simple as telling your friends how good Taiwanese food is! Spare an afternoon, and we’ll show you how. Learn the ABCs of grassroots lobbying including how to express yourself efficiently to Members of Congress. You will gain knowledge on issues relevant to the Taiwan-U.S.-China triangular relationship including history and politics that dictate current cross-strait relations. Don’t miss the chance to network with other supporters.…

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TAP Ice Skating Escapades at Bryant Park in NYC

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Date: Saturday, February 19, 2011 Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Citi Pond at Bryant Park Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=187677301256725 Come join Taiwanese American Professionals - New York (TAP - NY) at the Pond in Bryant Park for some winter ice skating fun. Receive discounted skate rentals and fastpass access! After ice-skating, we will head to Lily O'Brien's for some steamy hot chocolate! If interested, please send $13 through paypal to tapny@tacl.org. We…

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TAP Ski & Boarding Trip (West Coast)

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Date: Friday, February 18 - February 21, 2011 Location: Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146765268712267 It's that time of year again! Dust off your gear, beanies, mittens, and thermals (we know you wear them) and join Taiwanese American Professionals - Los Angeles (TAP-LA) on the slopes! We will be back in Big Bear Lake, CA, which features two resorts, so you can carve, ride, jump, and jib to your heart's content! COST * Due to the difficult…

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“Just the Way You Are” Cover and Amazing Video by Dawen

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Taiwanese American R&B singer-songwriter Dawen recently put out this great one-shot video as sings Bruno Mars' "Just the Way You Are." This up and coming talent is going places! If you haven't heard of him by now, be sure to check out this amazing production: With what MTV Iggy calls, “an eclectically soulful style,” soul/r&b singer Dawen explores the gamut of American life, from identity to social issues, to love, loss and redemption. Fusing the grooves of funk and jazz, Dawen offers…

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Berkeley TASA Lantern Festival and Tang Yuan Night

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Date: Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011 Time: 7:15pm Location: 101 Moffitt on the UC Berkeley Campus Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=102251179854557 The traditional Lantern Festival is approaching! This year TASA would want to enjoy the time with you and have some gorgeous Tang Yuan! But we not only want to share the taste of them, but also want you to get involved in making them! We'll also have lanterns for you to make and decorate so you will get in touch with the traditional…

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TAPpy Hour in NYC Featuring Taiwan Beer!

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Date: Thursday, February 17, 2011 Time: 6:30pm - 11:30pm Location: Hotel chantelle Address: 92 Ludlow St, New York, NY Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=162169763833418 Taiwanese American Professionals - New York (TAP - NY) hosts yet another TAPpy Hour at a newly opened and super-secret location. It is the ONLY bar in Manhattan that carries Taiwan Beer. On the other side of those unmarked doors is a vintage wonderland of plush pin-tucked leather banquettes under colored…

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TAP Lunar New Year Party & Game Night in SF/Bay Area

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Date: Saturday, February 12, 2011 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Taiwanese American Center of Northern California Address: 4413 Fortran Court, San Jose, CA Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=135320849864416 It’s the year of the rabbit and you’re invited to come celebrate with your favorite Taiwanese American Professionals - SF / Bay area (TAP-SF) friends at the ultimate game night! Games we will be setting up include: mahjong, Chinese chess, card games, Wii, carnival…

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