Events in Vancouver: Taiwan Fest
Taiwan Fest is back this Labour Day weekend with an array of events, live entertainment, and delicious traditional food and drinks!
The popular annual Taiwanese cultural festival will take place from August 31 to September 2 at several locations, including šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énk Square, Granville Street, the Annex, and the Vancouver Playhouse.
This year’s festival theme is “Becoming Me,” exploring the cultural and historical connections between Taiwan, Spain, and Canada.
When: Saturday, August 31st to Monday, September 2nd
Time: Noon to 10 pm (Saturday and Sunday), noon to 6 pm (Monday)
Where: šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énk Square at the Vancouver Art Gallery and along Granville Street, near Georgia Street, Downtown
Of course, it wouldn’t be a summer festival in Vancouver without the variety of food trucks on site serving up delicious eats for guests. Taiwanese food stands and a Taiwan bar can be found at 600-700 Granville Street, and a beer garden is being set up at Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza.
A highlight of TAIWANfest 2024 is Flamenco de Formosa, a flamenco dance of the Taiwanese on September 1 at the Vancouver Playhouse. Hsueh Yu-Hsien, member of Ballet Nacional de España and the director of Taiwan’s Genio Dance Company, will spotlight how the language of dance creates a dialogue between Taiwanese and Spanish culture. Tickets for this event are available for sale.
