FEATURE IMAGE: HELLO FROM TAIWAN, dir. TIFFANY FRANCES
We are beaming with Taiwanese American pride as our stories come to life and are being projected across the country! A global pandemic may have paused in-person film festivals and gatherings in America, but that hasn't stopped organizers from creating virtual film festivals accessible to a wider audience. Lucky for us because there are more than a handful of excellent Taiwanese and Taiwanese American films being showcased by several organizations…
Are you excited, passionate or curious about the culture that is from over 10,000 km away, on the other side of the Pacific Ocean? Wait no more! Welcome to the biggest Taiwanese American cultural celebration in the West Coast. This year marks the 27th year of the annual event! The Taiwanese American Cultural Festival (#TACF) has attracted over tens of thousands of local and international guests to come and enjoy this Taiwanese cultural immersion, featuring traditional Taiwanese music, dance, food…
ATTENTION ALL FILM LOVERS! The very 1st edition of the Taiwanese American Film Festival is finally here and will be held at the beautiful Downtown Independent in Downtown Los Angeles. Established by Taiwanese American Professionals of Los Angeles (TAP-LA) - This one-day festival will celebrate short films and media works by up and coming Taiwanese and Taiwanese American makers. Indulge in the Festival's highlights including -- an industry panel; an Awards Ceremony and a Closing Party. Along…
Our annual "Passport to Taiwan" (P2TW) Festival is held in May for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, as well as to align with Taiwanese American Heritage Week. Now approaching our 16th year, the festival has become the largest Taiwanese event in the United States. Most importantly, our event has evolved into a celebration of diversity, highlighting how the United States is indeed a melting pot of many beautiful cultures. Please join us for a day of festivities! More information can be found…
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is celebrated nationwide during the month of May to honor the cultures, traditions, and achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. In June of 1977, Congressmen Frank Horton (NY) and Norman Y. Mineta (CA) introduced a House resolution that called upon the President to proclaim the first 10 days of May as Asian/Pacific Heritage Week. May was chosen because in 1843 during the first week of the month, the first…
We welcome you to attend the 25th annual Taiwanese American Cultural Festival in SF's Union Square! You will enjoy mouth-watering Taiwanese delicacies, rock out to live performances by world-renowned Taiwanese performers, and learn more about Taiwanese/Taiwanese American history in the Bay Area. #TACF2017 More than 10,000 visitors attended the festival in 2016. We were honored to have distinguished guests, including Jackie Speier, US Congresswoman; David Chiu, President of the San Francisco Board…
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…
Come to the TAIWAN YES! Night Market to celebrate the mid-autumn full moon festival on September 10 (Saturday) at 4PM!
ATAA and other partner associations will present classic, outdoor, and creative Taiwanese night market food at the spacious parking lot of Color Imaging Inc. In the event of heavy rainy, the Night Market will move to Culture Center of TECO. The address is: 5377 New Peachtree Road, Chamblee, GA 30341. Please follow ATAA's announcement a week in advance. There will be a Karaoke…
