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September 2016
Fall Soiree with TAP in Chicago
Join Taiwanese American Professionals - Chicago (TAP-Chicago) as we support Project:VISION's 9th Annual Fall Soiree & Silent Auction. The event features an evening of food, open bar, music, and an exciting silent auction as we celebrate PV's recent successes and look forward to another year of progress and new opportunities! All proceeds will support Project:VISION's after school programs including homework tutoring, college and career readiness, and service and leadership activities, benefiting 165 6th-12th grade students in Chinatown & Bridgeport. Tickets…
Find out more »Join TAP in “Race for the Cure” in LA
You are invited to join Taiwanese American Professionals - Los Angeles (TAP-LA) as we partner with the North America Taiwanese Women’s Association (NATWA) Southern California Chapter for "Team Taiwan" in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure! For 25 years, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure has been the largest, most powerful event that raises significant funds and awareness for the breast cancer movement, celebrates breast cancer survivorship, and honors those who have lost their battle with…
Find out more »TAPpy Hour in SF
The fall season is rolling in. Taiwanese American Professionals - San Francisco (TAP-SF) kicks-off with a TAPpy hour that is hosted at TEO, a hip Chinese restaurant located in the center of downtown SF that just opened its doors this summer. Come meet new people, catch up with old friends, and enjoy great food and drinks! Food/drinks will be available for purchase at the restaurant. This is an open & free event. So invite your friends and have a great…
Find out more »October 2016
Annual Meeting with FAPA in San Diego
We are pleased to announce the 2016 Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA)-San Diego Annual Meeting will be held at Taiwan Center on Saturday, October 1st, from 2PM to 5PM. Both members and non-members are welcome to attend. **To allow time for chapter internal affairs, we ask MEMBERS TO BE PRESENT AT 2PM, and NON-MEMBERS to BE PRESENT AT 2:30PM. SPEAKER SESSIONS WILL START AT 2:30PM. Who is FAPA? The long term mission of Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA,…
Find out more »Julia Kuo with Author of “The Sound of Silence”
The Japanese Tea Garden welcomes San Francisco author Katrina Goldsaito and Taiwanese American artist Julia Kuo (who we have interviewed before) for an interactive reading with live illustrations. Their new book, THE SOUND OF SILENCE, follows a little boy through the hustle and bustle of Tokyo as he searches for the elusive sound. The reading is for all ages, and author and artist will stay for a Q&A and book signing. With koto performance by Yoshio Saito 9:45 a.m. Monday…
Find out more »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 »Taiwan Booth at Asia Society Night Market in Houston
TaiwaneseAmerican.org is partnering with the Taiwanese Heritage Society of Houston to present a Food Culture-themed booth at Asia Society's annual Night Market event in Houston. This family-friendly event features exciting activities, exhibitions, food trucks, local vendors, and live music. TaiwaneseAmerican.org will be showcasing some beautiful exhibition banners on Taiwan's rich food culture, cookbooks, and our popular food-inspired T-shirts. It's one of the few times our organization is present in the South, so be sure to come on out and say…
Find out more »TaiwaneseAmerican.org Founder Ho Chie Tsai Speaks in Houston
The Taiwanese Heritage Society of Houston is hosting TaiwaneseAmerican.org founder and community leader Ho Chie Tsai for two speeches in Houston, TX. He will recount his personal experiences and share his thoughts about the evolving Taiwanese American community. He will explore the influence of our 1st generation and the formation of our community organizations, to the growth of a 2nd generation of Taiwanese Americans who are paving the way for our community and identity in mainstream America. He will share…
Find out more »Attend the Performing Arts Festival with TAP in Chicago
Do you have an interest in the performing arts? A-Squared, a Chicago based Asian American theater company, is presenting the Asian American Performing Arts Festival from Thursday, 10/20 to Sunday, 10/23. The festival includes nightly performances ranging from spoken word and plays, to music and dance. Please see the link for event details: http://www.a-stw.org/ You can purchase tickets at the above link. The rate is $20 for individual nights or $40 for a festival pass for the whole weekend plus fees.…
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