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October 2016
Learn about Tourism in Taiwan with FAPA in NorCal
Tourism has been increasingly lauded as a driver for the Taiwanese economy. Recently, 10,000 people protested in Taipei due to the drop in the number of tourists from China. However, is tourism really a mainstay or future of the Taiwanese economy? Are there greater concerns than just the economy? Join Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA) as Ian Rowen shares his research on the impact of tourism on Taiwan. http://geography.colorado.edu/people/grad_student/rowen_ian Please RSVP through the eventbrite link. Lunch is $10. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fapa-chapter-meeting-tourism-as-a-territorial-strategy-tickets-27792438933 Schedule: 11:30-12:30:…
Find out more »“Incensed” Book Talk with Author Ed Lin in NorCal
In Taiwan, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for prioritizing family. When 25-year-old Jing-nan’s gangster uncle, Big Eye, asks a favor, Jing-nan can’t exactly say no, especially because two goons are going to follow him around to make sure he gets it done right. The favor is this: Big Eye’s 16-year-old daughter, Mei-ling, has a biker boyfriend from the wrong side of the tracks—in Big Eye’s gangster opinion—and Big Eye wants Jing-nan to bring her to Taipei, away from the…
Find out more »Connect with Entrepreneurs at TUF’s Forum in LA
Partnering with Taiwanese American Professionals - Los Angeles (TAP-LA) and WeWork Fine Arts Building, Taiwanese United Fund (TUF) is proud to present "Cultivating the Entrepreneurial Spirit", an event centered around connecting successful entrepreneurs who have established themselves within their respective industries with those that seek to venture into entrepreneurship. We hope that this forum will be a resource for developing and fostering new entrepreneurs in our community and also, be an interactive experience that will allow them to ask questions…
Find out more »Halloween TAPpy Hour in SF
Get dressed up in your favorite costume and join us at our 2016 Halloween TAPpy Hour at Infusion Lounge! Taiwanese American Professionals - San Francisco's (TAP-SF) Social Committee has a night full of fright and fun planned for you - including happy hour specials, our annual costume contest and more! Meet our new board members, mingle with other Bay Area young professionals and start your Halloween weekend off at one of the hottest venues in SF. Purchase tickets here: https://tap-sf-halloween-tappy-hour-2016.eventbrite.com/.…
Find out more »November 2016
Cook Taiwanese Delicacies with TAP in SF
Join Taiwanese American Professionals - San Francisco's (TAP-SF) Cooking Together event to make some delicious Taiwanese delicacy together. We will be making popcorn chicken and dumplings. We will also provide some Asian beverages to go along with your master cooking! Come join for the pre-thanksgiving celebration! Save the Earth! Carpool! https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/62tsgm Questions? Please contact: TAP-SF Health & Wellness Alex Wu | (650) 452-0608 | alex.wu@tap-sf.org Only 30 tickets available! Price (all tickets are non-refundable**): Early Bird TAP-SF Members: $15 Early Bird Non-TAP-SF Members:…
Find out more »December 2016
Lantern of Hope Talent Show with Miss Taiwanese America 2016
The 2016 Miss Taiwanese America Court invites you to attend the Lantern of Hope talent show to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Our goal is to help children with a life-threatening conditions by making their wish come true. Come enjoy the show with us and help make a child's wish come true. We sincerely invite each one of you for this awesome night. Come meet the Miss Taiwanese America 2016 court and see the talents… Our mission is to…
Find out more »Watch The Nutcracker Ballet with TAP in SF
Join Taiwanese American Professionals - San Francisco (TAP-SF) for a fun night at the ballet, where we'll be taking part of a holiday tradition by seeing The Nutcracker. During our performance, there will be complimentary sweet treats at intermission and Nutcracker characters will be on hand for photos prior to the performance. TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Please follow this link (https://www.sfballet.org/tickets/groups/nutcracker/tapsf) and use the discount code TAPVIP for a 20% discount on Orchestra seats. Tickets are $73 and each order has…
Find out more »January 2017
2017 Lunar New Year Banquet with TAP in SF
Join Taiwanese American Professionals - San Francisco (TAP-SF) for our 2017 Lunar New Years Banquet Celebration for a night of delicious food, engaging performances, and great prizes! It's time to pull out that cute cocktail dress/dashing suit and join us for an unforgettable night! Date: Saturday, January 28, 2017 Time: 6:00PM to 9:00PM Location: Lai Hong Lounge Address: 1416 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA Attire: Semi-formal Price: Early Bird: $60 for members; $65 for non-members. Sale ends 1/18/17. General Admission:…
Find out more »February 2017
TEDx Talk at Temple City High School
Love TEDx talks? Join us! At TEDx events, a screening of TED Talks videos — or a combination of live presenters and TED Talks videos — sparks deep conversation and connections at the local level. Our goal is to be the catalyst for the sharing of ideas and expertise in a community of bright minds and diverse interests. Two of the speakers are Taiwanese American. Come listen to what they have to say! Event Information: February 3, 2017 3:15pm to 5:30pm…
Find out more »Kids ‘N Fun Festival in NorCal
Please bring your friends and families to Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) on 2/5/2017 for a FREE food and wine tasting event, and learn how you can support 2017 Kids 'N Fun Festival!!
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