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Exhibition Our Thoughts Our Thoughts All our experiences are vastly different, yet follow similar trajectories in our search for a sense of belonging. This year’s exhibitions shine a spotlight on stories that resonate with people across cultures.  Many people in Taiwan and in Canada are immigrants or descended from immigrants. Many others have mixed cultural backgrounds. … Read more

Visual Arts Our Thoughts Our Thoughts How does a belief that has been passed down for more than a thousand years continue to influence society today? What kind of impact does cultural traditions from the other side of the world have on the concept of multiculturalism here? If we reclaim a marginalized language before it is … Read more

Family Activities Games are something everyone can enjoy, no matter your age! Join TAIWANfest in a series of family activities that invites people of all backgrounds and experiences to join in on the fun. Activities List Colour the Dragon What does the dragon of your imagination look like? What colour are its scales? The scales … Read more

Taiwan Bookstore: mixed literature Our Thoughts Our Thoughts In the 17th and 18th centuries, Spain established a caste system in its colonies, dividing people according to their “whiteness.” Mestizo is a relic in the Spanish language from that time. In the Philippines, it has become a neutral term for all people of mixed race, but in … Read more

Community Performances Our Thoughts Our Thoughts The stage is a place where our stories can be shared, resonating with audiences from far and wide. The performing arts allows us to uncover memories buried under time with Walking Melodies, or find a home away from home with Third Culture Collective, or continue cultural dialogues within the … Read more

FEATURED PERFORMANCES FEATURED PERFORMANCES Our Thoughts Our Thoughts Within the sphere of the arts, we explore the answer to the question “Who are we?” This year, in our journey of BECOMING ME, we start with the languages we speak to ourselves and to each other. Taiwan, like Canada, is a land of migrants and diverse communities. … Read more