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September 2017
TAPpy Hour in Washington, DC
Celebrate the end of summer with Taiwanese American Professionals-DC and welcome the beginning of autumn with fellow young professionals! Come mingle with and learn more about the events the organization hosts including the Mid-Autumn Festival, Hiking Trip, and Book Club! TAPPY HOUR is a free event, but don't forget to sign up through Eventbrite in advance for fast check-in. Registration at the door is available as well. Eventbrite sign-up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tappy-hour-september-tickets-37858657263 Closest metro: Bethesda Station on Red Line
Find out more »July 2018
Taiwan’s Energy Future
Location: The Elliott School of International Affairs, Lindner Family Commons, Room 602, 1957 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20052 Climate change is as much an environmental issue as it is a national security concern for Taiwan. While Taiwan is not a member of the United Nations, its energy policies are guided by the Paris Climate Accord. Although Taiwan was not even among the top 10 countries for offshore wind in 2017, it is now leading the way in Asia through…
Find out more »August 2018
Lab B – A Unique Taiwanese Bubble Tea Experience
New York bubble tea lovers, there is something special coming your way The Taiwanese Collective has teamed up to create an immersive exhibition for the senses called Lab B to explore the countries most popular culinary — bubble tea. Think of Lab B as part funhouse, part exhibition and part tea shop. Lab B is a multisensory playground where you can come create, play and learn while sipping on your favorite flavors of bubble tea. Created by a collective of…
Find out more »Taiwan Cinema at GTI: Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale
The Global Taiwan Institute is pleased to present the film "Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale (Part 1: The Sun Flag)" in our ongoing series of social and cultural programs in Washington, DC. These films are provided by TECRO's cultural arm, the Taiwan Academy. Doors open at 5:30 and the film will begin at 6. Light snacks will be provided. Please contact GTI Program Assistant Jonathan Lin if you have questions or concerns. Kindly RSVP by August 20. THE FILM We will be showing the film "Warriors of the…
Find out more »September 2018
Keep Taiwan Free March
(from Keep Taiwan Free and United Nations for Taiwan) Every year, our team of young activists hosts the annual United Nations Membership for Taiwan/Keep Taiwan Free rally. We invite you to join us as we raise awareness about Taiwan's exclusion from the global community, including key institutions like the United Nations, as a result of intense pressure and intimidation tactics by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The Chinese government’s continued belligerence towards “the Taiwan issue” is a calculated manoeuvre, designed…
Find out more »On Happiness Road [幸福路上] Queens, NY Screening with Q&A
What is Happiness? A Taiwanese-American woman comes to a crossroad in life when she returns home to attend her grandmother's funeral. As she reconnects with family and childhood friends and reflects on her life so far, the film recounts the recent history of Taiwan and that of New York City in the early 2000's. Where will she find true Happiness? Developed from her short animated film "Happiness Road", this semi-autobiographical feature by first-time director Hsin-Yin Sung has achieved unexpected commercial…
Find out more »January 2019
Global Taiwan Institute: Taiwan in 2019
2019 will be an important year for Taiwan, US-Taiwan relations, and cross-Strait relations. After the recently held local elections, Taiwan’s political parties and the electorate are already preparing for the general elections in January 2020. The 2020 race, which will elect the president and legislators, will be more consequential for Taiwan’s foreign policy and thus for US interests. The tone for the race is already being set as Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen issued her administration’s first new year speech, which…
Find out more »February 2019
ITASA 2019 National Conference
The ITASA National Conference will be held at the University of Pennsylvania from Thursday, February 14 to Sunday, February 17. Our theme this year is "Me and Ama: Weaving together stories of our past with memories of our future". Through Me and Ama, we hope to create a space for intimate dialogues and communal growth around Taiwanese American identity. We aim to begin answering the questions: What does it mean to belong to Taiwanese America? What are our family stories?…
Find out more »March 2019
IdentiTEA: Presented by TAP-Boston
What does it mean to be a Taiwanese/Asian-American today? How do (or don't) our identities and heritages impact us in our day to day life? Join us for our annual IdentiTEA - a thoughtful, small group discussion where we connect with our fellow Taiwanese/Asian-Americans, share our personal stories, and chat over a build your own bubble tea bar. Founded in 2012, Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP) - Boston is a chapter of the largest network of young Taiwanese American professionals in…
Find out more »May 2019
Taiwan Cinema At GTI: “Our Youth In Taiwan”
Taiwan Cinema at GTI: Our Youth in Taiwan Followed by a Discussion with Film Director Fu Yue Wednesday, May 22, 2019 5:00 – 6:00 PM Reception 6:15 – 8:30 PM Screening & Discussion Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2172 Event Description The Global Taiwan Institute is pleased to present the film “Our Youth in Taiwan” in our ongoing series of social and cultural programs in Washington, DC. Reception 5:00-6:00 PM Opening Remarks Rep. Steve Chabot, Co-Chair, US Congressional Taiwan Caucus Fu Yue, Director The…
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