Voices of schoolchildren echo vividly through mountains and plains, cutting through the humid summer air carrying whispers of a tribe reborn. The Auba Children’s Choir hail from the Rukai tribe in Taiwan, one of countless indigenous groups belonging to the Austronesian family spanning the Philippines, Southeast Asia, and even.....
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Maestro Ken Hsieh returns with the Toronto TAIWANfest Orchestra in a concert like no other featuring music inspired by… food! What better way to celebrate a Fête with the Philippines than with the great shared cuisines and culinary influences?
At age 25, Mario left his hometown of Luzon in the Philippines, travelling to work in the Hsinchu Science Park in Taiwan. To overcome his homesickness, he once had the idea of using sand to draw his family's faces on the beach, unexpectedly sparking his interest in "sand painting" as he discovered his talent....
“Hataw” in English means to give one’s all – to give one’s best performance. This group brings together professional dancers, singers, musicians, multi-disciplinary artists, and community dancers from Filipino folkdance troupes across North America.....
How can an island nation support 23 million mouths with eco-friendly and sustainable agriculture? Discover the tastes and stories that inspired us to cross oceans and continents - Let’s Savour Taiwan....
Do you ever wonder who you are? Where you come from? Or why you exist here and now? If you have ever wondered about you and your family’s origins, you may be interested in discovering more about our common origins and the path of migration....
The International Pan-Asian Culinary Invitational tackles the explosive growth of pan-Asian fusion cuisine like no other culinary program in Canada! Who will triumph and take the title of “Best Cut” this year? The sweet and aromatic tastes of Filipino roasts....
When was the last time you went home? Or do you consider yourself already at home? Going home seems to be a choice for many of us, but for some it is impossible. In a modern world....
Each day, we pass by endless waves of new people as we each travel through life. For some, the chance to meet is fleeting, as they are only in our country for a short while - yet have you ever paid attention to listen to their voices? The voices of migrant workers....
One should never judge a book by its cover. Beneath the rough appearance of toned muscle, a tattooed body, and shaved head lives a mentor of life, wisdom, and spiritual strength. This man is Ming-Chieh Hsieh, who once lived a rebel’s life....
Moulann is a Toronto songwriter, artist and producer whose artistic journey has been one of constant evolution. With influences from classical to hip-hop; 80s new wave to avant-pop....
The Yong-le of Taipei is a central hub for the trade of tea, rice, sugar, camphor and silk, ceramics, medicinal ingredients, and much more, bound for destinations throughout Taiwan as well as international export....
13 year old Jamie Chan is a self-proclaimed Cello and Classical music fanatic, playing in the Taipei Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. Whether at school or in the orchestra, he has a distinct air of maturity and elegance that is very different from...
Visiting a bookstore is one way to experience the unique literatures in Taiwan . Readers from around the world, whether living in or just visiting Taiwan, can always experience the warmth that a Taiwanese bookstore brings....
Hop on board! Jeepneys are the ubiquitous transportation found throughout the Philippines, typically sporting a collection of customized knicknacks, bright colours and designs, and sometimes extreme modifications....
Gen Huang's tale is of a true love that transcends cross-cultural borders. In 2007, she started Philtai: The Voice, a platform for Filipinos in Taiwan to connect with others that are also living there....
Formed by 7 individuals in 2016, lost'n found is a Toronto-based band that aspires to compose music of their generation. Building on their roots of Hong Kong Cantonese pop music, lost ‘n found draws on influences from Taiwanese pop, J-rock, Indie and Western punk rock....
Emerging out from the corners of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; four misadventurers with a rock and roll background assembled a band. None of them had similar lives but the common bond was the music....
Ginalina is a JUNO-nominated and bilingual West Coast Family Folk Singer-Songwriter. Her music is inspired by the urban folk scene, and written for young audiences and their loved ones.....
At what point do we lose the distinction between reality and illusion? Does the line in the sand shift between playing a video game, to watching a film, to reading a novel? Images and stories, conjured up before our eyes and unfolding within our minds, can assume a life of their own. Let the clear cut boundaries of fantasy and reality blur and melt away.....
A butterfly's wings, miles away and days in the past, can exert a profound effect along a chain of amplified reactions. What effects do the smallest of our actions and movements have on the lives of others....
Cultivating farmland doesn’t always mean restricting biodiversity! Welcome to the Hoe-Hoe Field-side Farmhouse in the Gongliao District of New Taipei City, Taiwan, where a rehabilitated water terrace is now home to more than 500 thriving species....
Crafts and arts that no one can keep their hands off - whether young or old! Don't miss out on the magic of breathing life into these arts through your very own hands - what unique wonders will you create....
The indigenous people of Taiwan have been living there for thousands of years, their multifaceted tribal culture and their unique ways of life are sources of amazement to the rest of the world....
Left to right: Chef Hong(J), Deborah Moore(J), Chef Hidekazu Tojo(J), Chef Mark Singson(Best Cut Vancouver), Chef Jeff Szombaty(Finalist), Wood Kuen Ho(J), Chef Denice Wai(J), Emma Choo(J), Chef Yi-Chien Chen(J/2016 IPACI Best Cut Vancouver) International Pan-Asian Culinary Invitational (IPACI) IPACI started in 2015 with the aim to create a dialogue between communities through something we all
Vaysha is not like other little girls: she was born with a left eye that sees only the past and a right eye that sees only the future, and she cannot live in the present. Should she poke out one of her eyes so that she can live in the other’s temporal reality? Or is she doomed to perceive the world from this perplexing perspective...
Tidal Traces is a 360° video VR dance piece that places viewers in the centre of the performance. In it, three characters explore a new and uncertain world—moving between tranquility and ominousness, beauty and peril....
Oh me oh my! As the cultural dialogues continue, our activities only multiply. Where do you begin your TAIWANfest journey? Pick up one of our Fun Stop cards and explore the festival....
Break out your uke! Do you ever just tap along to music? When's the last time you touched an instrument? Music can be so spontaneous - maybe it's time to pick up a ukulele and break out your inner musician....
Natalie began her musical studies at the age of 3. She started playing violin at the age of 7. At the age of 16 she received the ARCT performance diploma at the Royal Conservatory of Music, and majored in violin performance at the University of Toronto. Her list of teachers includes Scott St. John, Annalee Patipatanakoon, and Katharine Rapoport....