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TAIWANfest: World in an Island |

A festival that promises to reveal how little we know about the world's influences on Taiwan. With fusion concerts such as Eastern Legends and Music without Borders, the festival showcases how old traditions have taken on new dimensions.

 

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Friday, August 22, 2008
6:00PM Black Lung Inner City Choir:

An eclectic mix of folk/rock/old time/pop with smooth vocal harmony, tasteful songwriting, and rhythm driven live performances.



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8:00PM Echo Dance:

Echo Dance Association celebrates multiculturalism through its modern and Chinese cultural dances



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9:00PM Eastern Legends by Chai Found Music Workshop, Taiwan:

Enjoy one of Taiwan’s finest traditional music ensembles in an evening of traditional Taiwanese and Chinese works recomposed in Rock and Pop style.



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10:00PM Aidan Koper (contortionist/juggler):

As seen on the Late Show with David Letterman, Aidan Koper is a one-man, circus contortionist/juggler, sideshow.



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Saturday, August 23, 2008
12:00PM - 9:00PM Taiwanese Food Fair:

Enjoy a variety of the most popular Taiwanese dishes, carefully selected to introduce you to the tastes of Taiwan – or take you on a pleasurable trip down memory lane!



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12:00PM - 11:00PM Taiwanese Artisan Market:

Your opportunity to own unique Taiwanese art and artifacts!



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1:00PM - 6:30PM Paper Lantern DIY:

Bring your children and join Taiwanese paper artist Hsing-fu Hung in making your own paper lanterns



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1:00PM When Danny met Sophie – The Encounter of Erhu and Cello:

As you enjoy the music from Danny and Sophie, let your imagination take over to story out this wonderful marriage of the majestic cello and the melodic erhu.



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1:00PM - 11:00PM Legends in Water-Colour: Kuo-Jen Shen (Taiwan) and Doris McCarthy (Canada):

Meet the artists and experience the work of two iconic painters - Mr. Kuo-Jen Shen, Taiwan’s national treasure, and distinguished Canadian artist, Doris McCarthy



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1:00PM - 11:00PM Taiwan Uncensored! How little people know about Taiwan?: