Hope Talk – Forgotten Legends: Bunya Koh Mei-Lien Liu The heartbreaking tale of Bunya Koh is the story of a young musician and composer, a rising star in the midst of the Second Sino-Japanese War, forgotten in the annals of time and a testament to what might have been for an artist of that era….
The Paper Play Hao-Wei Lin Like many arts, Western classical music was introduced to Taiwan during the period of Japanese colonization in Taiwan, with numerous Taiwanese born musicians such as Bunya Koh trained under Japanese masters. With a head start over many other Asian nations, Taiwan has since earned a reputation for developing a high…
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[Let There Be Light] Film Festival Director Awei Liu “Let There Be Light” is a documentary of true stories reflected and recorded by international volunteers servicing in different countries. The film was shot in India, Nepal, and Thailand, respectively, with a limited production budget, up to three years before shooting to complete. The film is…
Let There Be Light Director Awei Liu “Let There Be Light” is a documentary of true stories reflected and recorded by international volunteers servicing in different countries. The film was shot in India, Nepal, and Thailand, respectively, with a limited production budget, up to three years before shooting to complete. The film is produced by…
Cinematic Taiwan: The Walkers Singing Chen The product of ten years of filming, “The Walkers” documents the life and story of Madam Lin, Founder and Lead Choreographer of Taiwan’s Legend Lin Dance Theatre. As one of Taiwan’s top performing arts troupes and critically acclaimed throughout Europe and Asia alike, Legend Lin is the cultivation of…
Friendship Picnic TAIWANfest Visitors flock to festivals and events to experience something out of the ordinary. Do you have the courage to step beyond the familiar and break out into something new? Join TAIWANfest for Friendship Picnic as we swap stories, travel the world, and learn something new all through the eyes and ears of…
Celebrity Chef vs Home Chef TAIWANfest In a culinary battle between celebrity and home chefs, what kind of sparks will fly? Who will create the best Pan-Asian dish? This year, the International Pan-Asian Culinary Invitational is introducing a new program, inviting celebrity chefs and home chefs to battle it out over the theme of Canada…
The Kitchen of Sweetness Yui Aida What would be the flavour of a blooming flower if it tasted as good as it looked? Should a clear blue sky taste sweet or savoury? How would you like to try a rich cheesecake made using soy and avocado, with balsamic vinegar drizzled on top? Chef and Food Painter…
International Pan-Asian Culinary Invitational TAIWANfest International Pan-Asian Culinary Invitational is back to take on Vancouver’s culinary world! With vast varieties of Japanese, Chinese and Taiwanese cuisines in Vancouver, our fusion chefs are certainly among the most creative in the world. But are they up to the task of teaching bona fide Japanese or Taiwanese chefs…
Delicate Play with Nature Vancouver Ikebana Association Ikebana is the art of floral arrangement using fresh flowers and branches to showcase the beauty of Mother Nature. Today, there are over 3000 schools in Japan, with Taiwan leading in the number of chapters outside of Japan. As Ikebana experts spread all over the world, many have…