Taiwan Fest Vancouver 2010

Every year the Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Society would hold an event called, TaiwanFest in Vancouver and Toronto. This year, the date is September 4th to 6th at the Plaza of Nations and September 4th to 8th at the Vancouver Public Library. As for Toronto, it would be August 27 to 29 at the Harbourfront Centre.

This event is created for other people to understand the beautiful culture of Taiwan, although there will be an entrance fee but it would be something very memorable. Last year's entrance fee was $12 admission at door (FREE for children 12 and under and seniors 65+) but I am not sure if they will change the price this year. This event started during the year 1990 and it has always be held every single year. Last year's theme was "a new journey", it was inspired by the concept of marriage as marriage is cross-cultural, and the journey for any new union will always bring fond memories of the past and excitement for the future. The festival also invites many different singers from Taiwan for a small concert of some sort. Last year, they invited Van Fan (范逸臣) for a concert at the festival. A couple of years ago, I remember there was a building where they put Barbie & Me exhibition, the story about how the world's most popular doll changed the lives of many in a little town in Taiwan.

2009 TELUS TAIWANfest Vancouver