TAIWANfest Vancouver: The Stories of Independence
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What does independence mean? Is it the freedom to write our own stories, to build bridges with those around us, or learn from the hardship in our past? Is it really independence if one is held back from embracing their identities or idiosyncrasies in a society that purports to be free?
These are the questions that will echo as TAIWANfest returns to the streets of Downtown Vancouver this September 3 to 5 alongside our friends from Indonesia and Malaysia to hear, taste, and see the Stories of Independence that lie behind the music, food, and the arts.
Drawing from their Indigenous roots and fusing it with new genres in their music, the four multi-talented musicians of Kanatal, each from different Indigenous groups in Taiwan, present Peace: a musical showcase to transcend the boundaries that language, race, and geography set and bring attractive music to all who listen. Sail on to SILATURAHMI, an exhibit where you are whisked away to the Taiwanese port of Tangkáng and its vibrant community of Indonesian migrant fishers, seeing how this community builds solidarity and forges new connections while working for a better life far from home. Taste a lumpia, a unique type of spring roll enjoyed across Taiwan, Indonesia, and the rest of southeast Asia, then move on to the bento box art at Let’s Savour Taiwan highlighting Taiwan’s ingredients and different cultures.
Join us at TAIWANfest from September 3 to 5! For more details, visit https://vancouvertaiwanfest.ca/.
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