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Screening of “Formosa Betrayed” in Austin, TX

By
Kristina
Date: May 10, 2012Posted in: SouthTags:

Date: Thursday, May 10, 2012
Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Texas Capitol Extension Auditorium
Address: 1100 Congress Ave., Austin, TX
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/350220871706945/

Come join the Central Texas Chapter of the Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA) at their sponsored screening of the 2009 award winning independent film “Formosa Betrayed,” which highlights the ongoing struggle of Taiwanese people to maintain their identity and right to determine their own destiny separate from the orbit of authoritarian and hegemonic China.

After screening the 104 minute film, there will be a Q&A session chaired by local FAPA chapter president, Timothy Bradberry.

Special thanks to Rep. Jason Isaac (R-HD47) for serving as the event’s Texas House sponsor.

Director Tim Tsai Debuts Short Film “Post Racial” in Austin, TX

By
Ho Chie
Date: April 21, 2012Posted in: SouthTags:

Dates: April 13, 14, 20 & 21, 2012
Time: 8 pm
Location: Salvage Vanguard Theater
Address: 2803 Manor Road, Austin, TX
Purchase tickets: http://luckychaos.eventbrite.com/

Taiwanese American director, Tim Tsai, will debut his short film “Post Racial,” at the first Asian American Theater project. The film is about a screenwriter on a quest to eliminate all racial stereotypes from his screenplay. Viewers see the writer’s story continually being reworked on screen to the point of ridiculousness.
http://www.luckychaos.com/

Post Racial screens alongside other original Asian American plays and films:

Cheese – original play by Irwin Tang (directed by Estevan “Chuy” Zarate)
Clay – a film by Sushma Khadepaun-Parmar – CuttingChai Productions
Forgotten Trail – original play written and directed by Sharanya Rao
Post Racial – a film by Tim Tsai – TimTsaiFilms
Love, Chaos – improv performance art by LC Ensemble (directed by Leng Wong)

The Beauty of Taiwan Photo Exhibition in Austin, TX

By
Ho Chie
Date: March 24, 2012Posted in: SouthTags:

Dates: March 12 – 24, 2012
Location: Texas State Capitol
Address: Austin, TX
Free Admission.

Austin-Taichung Sister Cities Committee proudly announces our next major event, “The Beauty of Taiwan” photo exhibition which will take place from March 1st -24, 2012 at the Xiang Yun Temple, (香雲寺), and from March 12 – 24 at the Rotunda area in the State Capitol. There will be a grand opening reception on March 12 at 5:30pm in the State Capitol, main conference room.

“The Beauty of Taiwan” photo exhibition features 100 the award winning photographs from Taipei City and Taiwan, introducing the beautiful sceneries and the daily activities of people through Taiwan. This event is sponsored by the Taiwan government and hosted by Austin-Taichung Sister Cities Committee and Austin Taiwanese community in Austin.

ITASA East Coast Conference at Georgia Tech in Atlanta

By
Ho Chie
Date: February 16, 2012Posted in: East Coast, National, SouthTags:
ITASA East Coast Conference at Georgia Tech in Atlanta

The Intercollegiate Taiwanese American Students Association (ITASA) East Coast Conference takes place on February 16-19, 2012! This year it is being held at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, and they have many incredible events planned. The tour of Atlanta will feature the Coca-Cola and CNN Headquarters, as well as Centennial Park, where the 1996 Summer Olympics were held! Great keynotes like the Instant Noodles Crew (who were on MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew season 6 competition) will also be there!

Registration ends on January 27th! Don’t miss out!

Visit http://eastcoast.itasa.org/ for more information and to register!
Join the conference Facebook group by clicking here.

Other ITASA events and projects to keep on your radar:

Midwest Conference at University of Michigan (April 6-8): http://midwest.itasa.org/

ITASA Footprints Contest for cash prizes!: http://itasa.org/footprints/

The Intercollegiate Taiwanese American Students Association (ITASA) is a non-profit organization providing events and resources that explore and celebrate Taiwanese American identity in order to inspire, empower, and activate its community.

Celebrate Year of the Dragon with TJCC-Miami

By
Ho Chie
Date: January 21, 2012Posted in: East Coast, SouthTags:

Date: Saturday, January 21, 2012
Time: 4:00pm – 11:30pm
Location: Panda’s Apartment
Address: 1800 S Ocean Drive, #3201, Hallandale Beach, FL
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/228562547224093/
Please RSVP as this is a private residence.

Come and celebrate the Year of Dragon with Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce – Miami! They’re hosting a potluck and ask members to please bring their best Taiwanese (or Asian) dish! Or simply just donate $10.

Feel free to bring guests! (please notify us so we can prep accordingly)

Taiwanese American Organization Event in Florida

By
Ho Chie
Date: November 26, 2011Posted in: East Coast, SouthTags:

Date: Saturday, November 26, 2011
Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: East Fusion Buffet
Address: 2101 N. University Drive, Coral Springs, FL
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/302467843108788/

Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce – Miami Chapter (TJCC Miami) will be co-hosting a Thanksgiving Event with the TJCCM Senior Chapter, FAPA and Taiwanese Association South Florida.

Please join to celebrate with Thanksgiving and to give thanks for another great year of events with your fellow Taiwanese of south Florida. There will be raffled prizes, a changing of the guard as a new President of the Taiwanese Association is crowned, and a first hand encounter of the democracy you so crave with a vote for the board of directors.

Lunch Price
Adult $13.25
Age 7-10 $7.00
Age 3-6 $6.00

Collegiate TASA Restaurant Outing in Atlanta, GA

By
Ho Chie
Date: November 16, 2011Posted in: East Coast, SouthTags:

Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Time: 7:30pm – 10:30pm
Location: Kan-Pai Cafe (www.kanpaicafe.com)
Address: 3466 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Norcross, GA
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=288006264554078

The Taiwanese American Student Association at Georgia Tech invites fellow students in the Atlanta region to join them for Restaurant Outing, a traditionally fun event brought to you by TASA. This year TASA will bring you to Kan Pai restaurant and will be joined by the Japanese Student Association and possibly the Emory TASA! Please come out and join us so you can enjoy the yummy food and meet new people.

Price: $5(for members) / $10(for everyone else)

***DO NOT JUST CLICK ATTEND! EVERYONE NEEDS TO SIGN UP AT THIS LINK:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDN2MUhzc3NDTWVMMlRxWVJMTzhfZ1E6MQ

“Dear Taiwan” Documentary Screens in Atlanta and North Carolina

By
Ho Chie
Date: November 5, 2011Posted in: East Coast, SouthTags:

Dear Taiwan is a documentary by Director Chen Lihkuei that explores the topic of Taiwanese identity among Taiwan’s youth today. Director Chen interviews a number of Taiwanese public figures, ranging from authors to musicians to social activists, on their perspectives and experiences as Taiwanese people.

Visit their website at: http://deartaiwan.blogspot.com/

For more screenings: http://deartaiwan.blogspot.com/p/screenings.html

Saturday, November 5, 2011
7:00pm ~ 9:30pm
North Carolina State University
Talley Student Center, 4115 Walnut Room
2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh NC 27695

Sunday, November 27, 2011
2:00pm ~ 5:00pm
Atlanta Taiwanese Presbyterian Church
1039 Rays Rd., Stone Mountain, GA 30083

To bring Dear Taiwan to your city or school, email: contact.DearTaiwan@gmail.com

Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce Supports One Laptop Per Child

By
Ho Chie
Date: October 1, 2011Posted in: SouthTags:

Date: Saturday, October 1, 2011
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Panda’s Office
Address: 8755 NW 35th Lane, Miami, FL
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=217070235018744

Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce – Miami (TJCC) hosts Mr Martin Langhoff from One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) to give a small presentation about his organization and how TJCC of Miami can contribute to this worthy and charitable cause.

Snacks and refreshments will be served.

Donations to OLPC will be greatly appreciated but not required for attending this meeting.

Taiwan Centennial Celebration in Houston, TX

By
Evelyn
Date: September 24, 2011Posted in: SouthTags:


Date: Saturday-Sunday, September 24-25, 2011
Time:  11:00am – 6:00pm
Location: Stafford Centre
Address: 10505 Cash Road, Stafford, TX (near Hwy 50 and Murphy Rd)
Website:  http://www.roc100.yolasite.com/
Cost: Adults – $7, Children under 10 – Free

Taiwanese dance troupes, music and food are just some of the many activities families will enjoy as the Houston Asian Jaycee Foundation hosts the city’s first Taiwan ROC 100 Festival, a centennial celebration honoring the establishment of the Republic of China (ROC).  Located at the Stafford Center, the festival grounds will stretch across ten acres and feature a variety of authentic, multicultural fare from local restaurants, live entertainment, pop concerts, traditional martial arts demonstrations and more.  Attendees will find a specialty play area for children of all ages filled with moonwalks, crafts and other fun activities.  In addition, a showcase of local Taiwanese-owned businesses will be onsite during the festival.

Families may purchase pre-sale tickets on the festival’s website from July 1, 2011, to September 1, 2011, which includes a $2 credit for concession items. Limited free parking for the event will be available along Murphy and Cash Rd.

For up-to-date information on the festival, visit http://www.roc100.yolasite.com/.

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