TELUS TAIWANfest (August 24-26) at Harbourfront Centre

Journey through art, music, food and discover a Taiwan you never knew existed

TORONTO, ON -- Discover the culture and vibrancy of contemporary Taiwan at Harbourfront Centre’s TELUS TAIWANfest, from Aug. 24– to 26, co-produced by Asian-Canadian Special Events Association.

The festival presents a multi-generational and multidisciplinary journey through Taiwanese art, music, food and film, designed to stimulate conversation and promote cross-cultural understanding.
TELUS TAIWANfest highlights include:

• Award-winning a cappella superstars, O-Kai Singers and Mandarin pop star Pin Kuan;
• Tap dancing extravaganza Dance Works embraces the sounds of traditional Taiwanese music and dance, while Tijimur Dance Theatre present Kurakuraw –a dance Inspired by Paiwan traditions;
• Taiwanese Chef Tim Teng reveals secrets to the delicate art of Taiwanese stewing;
• LunarFest 2013: Children’s lantern making for the Year of the Snake;
• …And more!

Complete event listings are attached. For additional information and complete event listings, the public may visit harbourfrontcentre.com/summer or call the Information Hotline at 416-973-4000. Harbourfront Centre is located at 235 Queens Quay West in the heart of downtown Toronto’s waterfront.

ABOUT HARBOURFRONT CENTRE SUMMER FESTIVALS
Harbourfront Centre is an innovative, not-for-profit cultural organization which provides internationally renowned programming in the arts, culture, education and recreation, in the heart of Toronto's downtown waterfront. Our summer festival season runs from Victoria Day weekend through Thanksgiving weekend, and features over 20 festivals and events that offer The World in One Place. For more information visit harbourfrontcentre.com/summer

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