CRAS CRAS CRAS is a pop punk band based in Vancouver. Representing Asians in the underground music scene, CRAS plays original songs, including a few songs that are written in Taiwanese. They are defined by their fun, emotional, and energetic style, and their songs “I am a hipster”, “Nerd’s love story”, and “Dream Chaser” are…
The Little Dancer Anthony Juo Despite his youth, 8 year old Anthony is already a winner of multiple dance competitions. He began dancing at age 5, learning ballet, jazz dance, tap dance, and hip-hop. Anthony enjoys performing in front of a crowd, dancing is his whole life. He hopes to continue to dance and share…
Yoka Hanayagi Yoka Hanayagi Dance Academy Yoka Hanayagi, based in Osaka, Japan, is a dance teacher and choreographer who has been involved in Japanese dance for 60 years. Her dance group, the Kasen Kai, has 45 members and their dances combine traditional Japanese dance with modern elements. The group has performed in Paris, New York,…
CLF Tai Chi Sifu Paul Tam and the CLF Kung Fu Club Founded by Sifu Paul Tam in Richmond, BC, the CLF Kung Fu Club is dedicated to upholding traditions and practices that are highly valued in Chinese culture by means of kung fu. Sifu Tam is committed to nurturing the younger generation with techniques, knowledge,…
Sounds Global Ensemble Sounds Global Ensemble An ensemble that sounds the way Vancouver looks, the Sounds Global Ensemble’s diverse repertoire is drawn from Jewish, Persian, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, Indian and Chinese music. The group is comprised of some of Vancouver’s most active musicians in the world music scene with a variable instrumentation. At the 2017 TAIWANfest,…
Nakasi Nakasi Vancouver Nakasi was formed in 2014 and performs traditional Taiwan music. Nakasi is an essential traditional form of popular music in Taiwan and Japan, most typically associated with elements of working-class culture such as old tea parlors and drinking bars. One explanation supposes that the word describes the migratory lifestyle of Nakasi musicians,…
MJE Max Chang, Jimmy Hsu, Eric Chen Max Chang, Jimmy Hsu, and Eric Chen are three very talented, young Taiwanese singer-songwriters based in Vancouver. They are champions of Canadian Chinese Song-Writers Quest from SQ18, SQSC, and SQ20 organized by Fairchild Radio and HIM international Music Inc. After 3 years of competitions, they have formed MJE…
Tetsu Taiko Tetsu Taiko Tetsu Taiko is the first organized taiko group in Richmond and the second youth taiko group in the Lower Mainland. Formed in December of 2000 at the Steveston Buddhist Temple, they have grown from a young children’s drumming group to an exciting independent taiko group. Tetsu Taiko strives to promote Japanese…
Terra Kendama Rodney Ansell Terra Kendama, also known as moon sun ball, was once a popular Japanese household sport. The cross shaped handle represents a sword, while the ball represents jade. Legend has it that in the early days, Terra Kendama was a popular game in France which was brought to Japan by exchange students….
Aikido – The Way of Harmonizing Energy Vancouver West Aikikai Aikido is a Japanese martial art that was founded by Master Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969). In Aikido, the keen edge of the martial art training is used as a means for personal development, self-discipline and spiritual growth. The ideal in Aikido is not to think of…