This past Sunday, May 26th we stopped by the annual Passport to Taiwan that’s held in New York City’s Union Square Park. The first Passport to Taiwan was held in 2002 and it’s become the largest outdoor Taiwanese American event in the entire United States.
While there I spoke with the Taiwanese American Arts Council’s (TAAC’s) Executive Director Luchia Meihua Lee, Ambassador Tom Lee of TECO-NY, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York, and Ben Hedges, host of Lao Wai Kan Zhongguo also known as the A Laowai’s View of China & Taiwan YouTube channel.
Passport to Taiwan is a celebration of Taiwanese art, culture, music, community, and of course food.
Here’s a little preview of what we talked about in this podcast episode:
- The Taiwanese American Arts Council’s (TAAC’s) house on Governors Island, House 17 is twice the size of last year’s house
- The theme of the Taiwanese American Arts Council’s (TAAC’s) House 17 on Governors Island is Eco Art on Island
- How the Taiwanese American Arts Council’s (TAAC’s) House 17 on Governors Island will be open from May 17 to November 2
- Ambassador Tom Lee mentioned this is the first time that TECO-NY (Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York) has had a booth at Passport to Taiwan
- Ben Hedges, host of the YouTube channel, Lao Wai Kan Zhongguo has emceed Hello Taiwan events
- How 7-11 stores in Taiwan sponsored travel videos on Lao Wai Kan Zhongguo’s YouTube channel
- How Ben will be relaunching the Lao Wai Kan Zhongguo’s YouTube channel
Related Links:
Passport to Taiwan: https://p2tw.org/
Passport to Taiwan 20th Anniversary Catching Up with Rapper Dwagie and Yun Hai Taiwanese Pantry Ep 285: https://talkingtaiwan.com/passport-to-taiwan-20th-anniversary-catching-up-with-rapper-dwagie-and-yun-hai-taiwanese-pantry-ep-285/
Ed Lin: Our Interview LIVE at Passport to Taiwan Ep 242:Ed Lin: Our Interview LIVE at Passport to Taiwan Ep 242: https://talkingtaiwan.com/ed-lin-our-interview-live-at-passport-to-taiwan-ep-242/
Passport to Taiwan 2023: U.S. Largest Taiwan Festival is Back in Union Square! Ep 239
Passport to Taiwan 2023: U.S. Largest Taiwan Festival is Back in Union Square! Ep 239: https://talkingtaiwan.com/passport-to-taiwan-2023-u-s-largest-taiwan-festival-is-back-in-union-square-ep-239/
NYC ART BRIDGE: How TAAC and CHATogether are Winning at Achieving Emotional Wellness Through Art Ep 258: https://talkingtaiwan.com/nyc-art-bridge-how-taac-and-chatogether-are-winning-at-achieving-emotional-wellness-through-art-ep-258/
Andrea Coronil and Gao Yuan: On Riding Waves, Tattoos, and Uncanny Connections to Taiwan House 7b Ep 260: https://talkingtaiwan.com/andrea-coronil-and-gao-yuan-on-riding-waves-tattoos-and-uncanny-connections-to-taiwan-house-7b-ep-260/
TECO (Taipei Economic and Cultural Office) in New York: https://www.roc-taiwan.org/usnyc_en/index.html
UN Membership for Taiwan: A NYC Press Conference, Peace Truck, and a Rally Ep 292
UN Membership for Taiwan: A NYC Press Conference, Peace Truck, and a Rally Ep 292: https://talkingtaiwan.com/un-membership-for-taiwan-a-nyc-press-conference-peace-truck-and-a-rally-ep-292/
Taiwan on the Margins of CSW 69: Celebrating Women’s Resilience & Progress at Taiwan Main Stage Ep 307: https://talkingtaiwan.com/taiwan-on-the-margins-of-csw-69-celebrating-womens-resilience-progress-at-taiwan-main-stage-ep-307/
Hello Taiwan: https://www.hellotaiwan.org/
The History of Mets Taiwan Day with Diana Lee of Hello Taiwan Ep 202
The History of Mets Taiwan Day with Diana Lee of Hello Taiwan Ep 202: https://talkingtaiwan.com/the-history-of-mets-taiwan-day-with-diana-lee-of-hello-taiwan-ep-202/
Ming Chiang: Hello Taiwan Brings Greater Recognition to Taiwan’s Name and Identity Ep 154
Ming Chiang: Hello Taiwan Brings Greater Recognition to Taiwan’s Name and Identity Ep 154: https://talkingtaiwan.com/ming-chiang-hello-taiwan-brings-greater-recognition-to-taiwans-name-and-identity-ep-154/
Lao Wai Kan Zhongguo (老外看中國、老外看台灣) | A Laowai’s View of China & Taiwan https://www.youtube.com/laowaikanzhonggu
Taiwan 7-Eleven Heaven – Best Food, Drink & Souvenirs Guide: https://taiwanderers.com/taiwan-7-eleven-food-drink-souvenirs/
Why are Taiwan’s 7-Elevens so much better than ours?: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-20/what-7-eleven-means-to-taiwan-and-my-family
Alishan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alishan_National_Scenic_Area
Kenting National Park: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenting_National_Park
New Tang Dynasty TV: https://www.ntd.com/