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February 2017
Call for Submissions: Mini-Anthology on Experiences of the Taiwanese Diaspora
Calling all Taiwanese American writers and artists! Interested in submitting work that reflects on the experience of living in between identities? See this call for submissions for a new mini-anthology started by a group of Taiwanese Americans!
Find out more »Volunteer with TAP with NorCal
Taiwanese American Professionals - San Francisco (TAP-SF) will be volunteering with the Silicon Valley Bike Coalition to repair bicycles for low-income children, families and individuals. Volunteer tasks include cleaning bikes, repairing bikes, and/or tearing down bikes. We will learn bicycle repair skills with the help of experienced volunteers in a warehouse and workshop which is fully outfitted with storage, repair stands and tools. This is a great opportunity to learn a new skill while giving back to the community. The…
Find out more »228 Memorial Concert in NY
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…
Find out more »2-28 Commemorative Concert with TUF in LA
Dear friends, Taiwanese United Fund - TUF cordially invites you to join us for the 2-28 Commemorative Concert on Tuesday, 2-28-2017 at the Arcadia Presbyterian Church. It was 70 years ago when the 2-28 massacre happened in Taiwan. More than 40,000 elites and innocent citizens were killed, arrested, and disappeared. This part of Taiwan History was a forbidden topic and purposely hidden by the government while we were growing up!! On the day 2-28, we hold a Commemorative Concert to…
Find out more »March 2017
Ballet Performance with Ivy Chow and Music by George Shaw
A ballet that investigates our society’s systemic gender inequality. I.C. Movement Project, Artistic Director and Founder, Ivy Chow created the piece to spark a dialogue about gender parity and to compel audiences and patrons to fight for a paradigm shift. Original score composed by George Shaw. View our past interview with ballet dancer Ivy Chow here: http://www.taiwaneseamerican.org/2016/08/glass-ceiling-ballet/
Find out more »TAPpy Hour in South Bay
Taiwanese American Professionals - San Francisco (TAP-SF)'s Social Committee is hosting a TAPpy hour at Milpitas Dave & Buster's! Yes, it's finally time to host a TAPpy hour in South Bay! In addition to the typical eating and drinking at Tappy hours, you'll get a chance to play over 200 arcade games and simulators at Dave & Buster's while mingling with other Bay Area young professionals. Want to jump right into playing the arcade games? You can purchase Dave &…
Find out more »Lunar Ball with TAP in Chicago
Lunar Ball, Chicago’s largest fundraiser for Asian American young professionals and friends, is coming back on Saturday, March 25th this year!! It will be held at the elegant Wintrust Grand Banking Hall. Lunar Ball attracts 800+ of Chicago’s most accomplished young professionals from over 30 organizations for an evening of drinks, food, entertainment, and networking. Come join us to have fun, celebrate the year of the Rooster, and support community charities! The event sells out every year, make sure to…
Find out more »TAPpy Hour and Photoshoot in SF
New look for the new year? Ready to update that profile photo from when you first graduated? Or do you need a pro looking photo with your newly minted degree? Want to know the secret to pop your resume out with the recruiter? What are some of the 'unspoken' items that recruiters look for during the filter process? These are some questions that rival the meaning of life. Taiwanese American Professionals - San Francisco (TAP-SF) is here to help! Back by…
Find out more »HuanDao Documentary Online Release
HuanDao Documentary follows the story of two young women embarking on a two-week bicycle trip (known as huandao) through the country of Taiwan. One is Taiwanese American, and her return to the island explores her relationship with her family, her bicultural identity, and her greater understanding of self, home, and belonging. They travel through the beautiful island, experiencing its food and culture, befriending strangers along the way that challenge the question-- what does it mean to be Taiwanese and what…
Find out more »April 2017
Paint Night with TAP in SF
Ever wanted to explore your artistic side? This is your chance! Taiwanese American Professionals - San Francisco (TAP-SF) is hosting a private paint night event to fundraise for our annual Bay Area Taiwanese American Community Scholarship, which recognizes outstanding SF Bay Area high school and college students who demonstrate leadership potential and involvement in the Taiwanese American community. The scholarship supports and enables outstanding student leaders to continue their community impact while pursuing their higher education. Recipients of this scholarship…
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