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228 Memorial Concert in NY

February 26, 2017 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

70th Anniversary of the 228 Massacre Memorial Concert will be held on Sunday, February 26th.

Special Guest Speaker Mr. Jonathan Benda
“Taiwan’s White Terror through the Eyes of Two Cold War American Writers”

Guest Speaker Ms. Shirely Lin
Performances by the Taiwan Center Choir, Dances by Li Wenxin and Orchestral Music from Hsiao Tai-Ran 1947.

In addition, 3 films with focuses on events during and after the 228 Massacre will be shown free of charge to interested viewers:

天馬茶房 (March of Happiness)
Friday 2/24/2017 @ 2:00 PM – Chinese Cultural Center 133-32 41st Rd., Flushing, NY)

超級大國民 (Super Citizen Ko) / 悲情城市 (A City of Sadness)
Saturday 2/25/2017 @ 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM respectively
Taiwan Center 137-44 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY

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Date:
February 26, 2017
Time:
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Website:
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Organizer

Taiwanese American Association of New York (TAANY)
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/TAANewYork/

Venue

Taiwan Center
137-44 Northern Blvd
Flushing, NY 11354 United States
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