Join TAP-Boston for some fun events this Spring:- April 10th: TAP Boston Board Virtual Info Session #1
- April 14th: TAP Boston Board Virtual Info Session #2
- April 21st: Homebuying & Renting 101
- May 4th: Newton Taiwan Day
- May 18th: AAPI 5K
Other Events:- April 12th: TACL Mental Health Initiative Survey deadline
- April 13th: Big Fight Little Chinatown Film Screening
- April 13th: UNSEEN Film Screening
- April 25th: OneSong Concert
- April 26th: TACL Cookbook submission deadline
- April 30th: TACL Go Out to Vote Design Contest deadline
- May 18th: New England Hong Kong Festival
- June 15th: Boston Chinatown Taiwan Night Market
- June 17-28th: Mosaic Taiwan 2024
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Join the TAP Boston Board |
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| Join the TAP Boston Board! Are you looking to give back to the Taiwanese American community, gain leadership and teamwork experience, and make new friends? Then look no further, the TAP Boston Board is a great fit for you. Apply today with our Application Link and view open Board Positions Descriptions. Applications are due by Friday, April 26th at 11:59pm ET. Attend one of our upcoming virtual information sessions to learn more about what positions are available, what being on board is like, and our application process. Both sessions are virtual and a Zoom link will be provided to registered attendees. If you have any questions, please contact info@tap-boston.org. |
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| Homebuying & Renting 101 April 21st, 2024 2 PM - 4 PM Compass, 126 Newbury St. Boston, MA, 02116 TAP-Boston is excited to collaborate with Andrew Lin for a FREE home buying and renting workshop. He will be sharing insights on the topics, followed by an opportunity for attendees to ask questions. Afterwards, there will be a networking session where participants can engage with Andrew and each other. Taiwanese snacks will be available on a first-come first-serve basis. Please RSVP on Zeffy; we hope to see everyone there. For more information, please check out Andrew's linktree. Please reach out to info@tap-boston.org for any questions. |
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| Newton Taiwan Day May 4th, 2024 11 AM - 3 PM 90 Lincoln St. Newton Highlands, MA 02461 Facebook Event Come join us on Saturday, May 4th for the annual Newton Taiwan Day Festival with 2000+ party-goers! TAP Boston will have a booth, so make sure to stop by!
The event provides a venue to share #Taiwanese culture and cuisine with the public. Whether you are Taiwanese or not, there is surely something fun for everyone with our performances and tapas-style food items. #Entertainment + #food + #crowd = a good afternoon!
This year Newton Taiwan Day also features a special performance by 十鼓擊樂團 Tendrum Art Percussion Group, a renowned performance group from Taiwan. With the jolly #music in the background, there will be 50+ booths offering non-alcoholic beverages, #nightmarket food/appetizers/snacks, Taiwanese holiday food items, desserts, and games. There will be plenty of #vegetarian & vegan options as well. Come early to start the party with us!
Supported by 僑委會波士頓僑教中心 OCAC in Boston Taiwan in Boston |
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| Boston Road Runners AAPI 5KMay 18th, 2024 Metropolitan District Commission Rest (Carson Beach), South Boston TAP Boston is excited to be an Official Charity Partner of the Boston AAPI 5K!
Donate to TAP Boston: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/76132/2024-boston-aapi-5k/fundraising-organization/53341
Calling all runners and walkers - Join us on May 18th to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
The Boston AAPI 5K will highlight the vibrant Asian American community and organizations that work year-round to create a safe and welcoming space. The event will fundraise for incredible AAPI non-profits. This event is open to all. Participants can run, walk, or even partake virtually. Register today for early bird discounts!
Help us reach our goal of $2,000: When you register, you can also make a donation to support TAP Boston. Your gift will go towards allowing us to continue to celebrate and highlight Taiwanese American culture through programming, mentorship, and much more. We greatly appreciate any gift you are able to make.
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| TACL Mental Health & Well-being Survey Submit form here by April 12th
This year, TACL is working on more ways to support our members, especially when it comes to mental health and well-being. Many of our members have shared that these topics aren't talked about enough within the Asian American community, so we want to create a safe space to explore these topics and share resources. We'd love to know what would be most helpful to you by April 12th. |
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| Big FIght in Little Chinatown Film Screening April 13th @ 1PM Bright Family Screening Room (BFSR) 559 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111 Trailer Tickets More info here Big Fight in Little Chinatown is a story of community resistance and resilience. Set against the backdrop of the COVID pandemic and an unprecedented rise in anti-Asian racism, the documentary takes us into the lives of residents, businesses and community organizers whose neighborhoods are facing active erasure. All across the globe, Chinatowns are under threat of disappearing – and along with them, the rich history of a community who fought from the margins for a place to belong. Big Fight in Little Chinatown will document the collective fight to save Chinatowns across North America.
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| UNSEEN Film Screening April 13th @ 4PM Bright Family Screening Room (BFSR) 559 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111 Trailer Tickets (Free) More info here Most people dream of a better future. Pedro, an aspiring social worker, is no different. But as a blind, undocumented immigrant, Pedro faces political restrictions to obtain his college degree, secure a job as a health care provider, and support his family. As he finally graduates, uncertainty looms over Pedro. What starts as a journey to provide mental health for his community ultimately transforms into Pedro’s path towards his own healing. Through experimental cinematography and sound, unseen reimagines a cinema accessible for blind/low vision audiences, while exploring the intersections of immigration, disability, and mental health. 1 hr 42 min In English and Spanish, open captions, American Sign Language interpretation following the screening
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| OneSong Orchestra Shining Taiwanese music internationally April 25th @ 7PM (Open 6:20) Church of the Covenant Boston (67 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116)
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OneSong Orchestra officially launched a larger goal "The World's Top Ten Concert Hall Performance Plan" in June 2024. Looking forward to bringing Taiwanese classic music to internationally famous Concert Hall, and sharing Taiwan music and culture with audiences around the word. OneSong Orchestra is about to embark a performing tour on East Coast of the US and Canada in April this year. There are 6 concerts will be held in Seattle, Vancouver, Houston, Boston and NewYork. In addition to Taiwanese classic music such as 《Grasshopper Playing Tricks on a Rooster》《The Moon Represents My Heart》, American classic songs will also be performed such as《We are the world》《Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree》. These songs have moved the world for long time since they are so familar and meaningful! We hope that through such performances, not only the overseas Taiwanese in North America can soothe their longing for Taiwan, but also more international friends can touch the beauty of Taiwanese music.
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| TACL Taiwanese American Virtual Cookbook Submit form here by April 26th at 11:59PM
Do you have a famous taiwanese dish recipe you like to share? What Taiwanese American food that you crave that you can make for your guests? Well now is the time to share our favorite food/dessert/drinks that our members love to make and share amongst their friends! TACL is leading a virtual cookbook drive where we are asking our TA community to share their favorite easy to make dish with everyone! Please fill out the form with the following categories and how you make the dish.
Bonus points if you have a picture of how you make this work of art dish!
Take this opportunity to share and show off your amazing dish! |
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| TACL Get Out the Vote Design Contest
Please submit your TACL 2024 Get Out the Vote (GOTV) design here by April 30, 2024 to be considered.
Design Contest Guidelines: - The GOTV design / logo should be something that can be printed on a t-shirt, sticker, hat, etc. You may refer to the 2020 TACL census campaign design for inspiration: https://www.bonfire.com/i-am-apparel-1/.
- There are no required colors or phrases to include, but we recommend an eye-catching design with simple phrases such as: "I'm a Taiwanese American voter" / "Taiwanese American Voters Matter".
- Your design should not contain partisan messages, dates/years, or hand-drawn elements.
- Your design can be uploaded in any file format; only the winning design will eventually need to be vectorized.
- Multiple submissions per person are allowed, but please submit a new form for each design.
- The prize for the design contest will be a $300 grant for your TAP/TACL program (of your choice) to host a GOTV event.
- The winner will be notified via email by May 15, 2024, and the winning submission will be featured on TACL GOTV materials, social media, and swag.
- Please reach out to sarah.lin@tacl.org with any questions.
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| New England Hong Kong Festival May 18th, 2024 4-8 pm Union Square Plaza: 90 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143 The New England Hong Kong Festival is a community-run festival organized by a group of passionate Hongkongers living in New England, in partnership with the City of Somerville, Somerville Arts Council, and SomerViva. Our goal is to bring the Hongkonger community together and celebrate Hong Kong culture through a day filled with performances, delicious food, and enjoyable games and activities. We aspire to create a space where everyone can connect, learn more about our community and culture, and especially those with ties to Hong Kong can feel a sense of belonging and home. We are excited to launch our inaugural festival at Union Square Plaza on May 18, 2024 (Rain Date: May 19, 2024) during AAPI Heritage Month, and we are deeply honored to be part of the vibrant mosaic of AAPI communities in New England! We are seeking regular vendors for Hong Kong Fest! We welcome a variety of offerings, including crafts, merchandise, games, cultural activities, demonstrations, and info booths. Whether you're a small business, an artist, a college group, or a community non-profit, you are invited to apply! You don't need to be from Hong Kong or identify as a Hongkonger to apply! As long as your offerings relate to Hong Kong or Asian culture, that would be great! Sponsorship Opportunities |
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Taiwan Necklace Order Form The Taiwan necklace is back by popular demand! The classic design of a simple outline matches everything and every occasion. The necklace sells for $35 and includes pendant and chain. Please fill out the form if you would like to order your necklace(s) before we sell out. Your email address will only be used for communicating updates regarding your order. Net proceeds from your order will go towards future TACL initiatives and conventions that support our national community. |
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Supporting Boston Chinatown |
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Rice Sticks and Tea COVID-19 Support During the COVID-19 crisis, Rice Sticks and Tea continues to serve its approximately 100 low-income households each month, meeting a critical need. To help Rice Sticks and Tea to continue the efforts, please consider donating online at https://ricesticksandtea.org/donate/. |
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Boba Origin Get your very own Boba swag!
We've partnered with Boba Origin to get 5% off select Boba merch! Use the code "TAP-BOSTON" at checkout! |
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i-Taiwan Window The i-Taiwan Window is an online platform of the Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC), which is meant to offer overseas compatriots who want to seek opportunities in Taiwan, congenial services and integral information. Contact OCAC by filling out this form! |
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