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Festival Overview | Event Schedule | Curatorial Statement | Acknowledgments
World Café | International Marketplace | SoundClash Music Award
Longo's Free Flicks | Longo's Friday Picnics | More Summer Festivals
Dancing on the Pier | Street Stage
Re-discover the Taiwan you thought you knew! It's time for the world to see Taiwan as a hot spot of connectivity and the foundation of new expressions in the arts. Enjoy the performances, savour the food, experience Taiwan Rising!
For more information, please visit taiwanfest.ca.
Part of Hot Spot Summer 2011, a series of festivals and cultural events that run from Victoria Day weekend through to Thanksgiving!
Granny Mob
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Originated as a form of line dance, and inspired by the popularity of flash mobs, Granny Mob will change your perspectives of the lives of our seniors in the community.
Dance
Taiwan Rising Concert featuring Musou Girls’ Band
8:00pm – 9:30pm
Musou brings together unlimited imaginations and young Taiwanese musical talents.
Music
The Techno Prince
9:30pm –10:30pm
Learn a funky and dynamic dance!
Dance
Where's the Beef? The World's Best Beef Noodle!
1:00pm – 2:00pm
A demonstration of how to make the world’s Best Beef Noodle!
Food
Water World
1:00pm –10:00pm
With the support of Yang Ming Ocean Freight Company from Taiwan, TELUS TAIWANfest will feature a collection of outstanding art works by children.
Visual Arts
Survey Says
1:00pm – 2:30pm
A game show designed to explore the stereotypes that exist in a diverse nation such as Canada.
Family
Theatre
Learning
Faces of Taiwan
1:00pm – 2:15pm
Three inspirational documentaries reveal the compassionate culture of Taiwan. The screening will be followed by a director's talk.
Film
Lectures
The Chairman Band
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Enjoy a performance by alternative rockers, The Chairman Band.
Music
Dumplings Etc. with Chef Deng
2:00pm – 3:00pm
This 33-year-old restaurant is known for one of the best Northern China delicacies in Taiwan!
Food
Make Your Own Paper Dragon Boat
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Children make dragon boats using a unique template!
Craft & Design
Family
Learning
The Techno Prince
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Learn a funky and dynamic dance!
Dance
Transparent Kingdom
3:00pm – 4:00pm
A presentation consisting of a short documentary and acrobatic acts from Mr. Candle.
Film
Lectures
Survey Says
3:00pm – 4:30pm
A game show designed to explore the stereotypes that exist in a diverse nation such as Canada.
Family
Theatre
Learning
Make Your Own Paper Dragon Boat
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Children make dragon boats using a unique template!
Craft & Design
Family
Learning
Champion
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Catch a musical performance by the alternative rock band, Champion.
Music
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