NYC Asian American Film Festival
Experience the power of artistic freedom, limitless creativity, and the pursuit of progress. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of captivating stories that resonate with the Asian diaspora experience. In addition to a stellar lineup of films, the festival will feature exclusive panels, receptions, and VIP events, providing unique opportunities to connect with industry professionals and fellow film enthusiasts. Spread the word, mark your calendars, and secure your tickets and passes now at aaiff.org or follow @asiancinevision to learn more. Don't miss out on this extraordinary...
Trailblazer Heroes: The AAPI Card Game
Trailblazer Heroes, a strategic card game celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heroes from the past and present. This is the game we wish we had growing up! Check out their Kickstarter to learn more and show support!
Taiwanese Waves Concert
Taiwanese Waves returns to Summerstage this July for a FREE show and brings the pop stylings of its homeland stateside to Central Park, showcasing artists with distinctly disparate takes on the form. Featuring multihyphenate Waa Wei, The Dinosaur’s Skin, and DJ Mr. Skin, longtime champions of Taiwan’s Mandopop! Learn more here.
TAP Deal Alert: Dinner’s on Mise (Get $100 Off)
We're excited to team up with Mise, a Taiwanese American founded meal kits company, to offer our community members 2 weeks free with their launch of EatMise! EatMise delivers you thoughtfully curated meal kits from local restaurants you trust. Enjoy meal kits delivered fresh from restaurants like Totto Ramen, OBAO, and Luke's Lobster, and save up to 60% vs. DoorDash, UberEats, & GrubHub. Claim your two weeks free HERE or use code...
Looking for Mentors to NYU TASS Students in 2023
TAP-NY is planning to kick off a mentorship program with NYU Taiwanese American Student Society! We are looking for mentors in all fields of careers to volunteer their time to mentor a student & attend sessions surrounding resume workshops, interview preparation, and 1-on-1 mentorship. We are gathering a database of mentors and hope to assign pairings for good fits starting in late February. Link to Mentorship Interest Form:...
Team Taiwan T-shirt Sale
Team Taiwan, an NYC-based project, aims to increase awareness about Taiwanese athletes and their difficulties competing under Chinese Taipei. Team Taiwan is pre-selling an original design with deliveries expected in March. Team Taiwan has also graciously offered to donate 10% of proceeds back to TAP-NY!Check out their design here: https://www.goteamtaiwan.com/product-page/let-taiwan-be-taiwan-shirt
2023 PVP Welcome Letter
Dear TAP-NY Family, Happy New Year! As we look back on 2022, we want to thank you for your continued support and engagement. With your help, we have continued to be one of the largest Asian-interest community groups in the greater NYC area, with over 7,500 members. We strive to continue to build upon our values of community building, openness and friendliness, and cultural and social relevance. At our core, TAP-NY exists to foster and bolster our Taiwanese American community, while remaining open to all regardless of background. To kick off the new year, we have our 14th annual Lunar New...
Seeking TAP-NY Engagement for Asian American identity, politics, and their consumption of digital information
Susan Baek, a senior at Princeton University in the School of Public and International Affairs, is working on a thesis project titled "The Politics of Identity and Media in Asian American Communities." As a part of her research, she is seeking to interview individuals in New York City about their engagement with their Asian American identity, politics, and their consumption of digital information. She is particularly interested in how Asian Americans’ engagement with digital information and their identity affect their political behavior. The goal of her project is to better inform...
Introducing TAP-NY’s 2023 New Board Members!
This year, TAP-NY is welcoming six new board members. Learn more about them below – and be sure to make it out to an event to meet them! Alice - Cultural/Tech Chair What drew you to TAP and why did you decide to join the board?I was interested in exploring Taiwanese communities after moving to NYC last year and heard about TAP through word of mouth. Everyone in TAP was so welcoming that I decided to join board in hope to give back to the community. What do you hope to accomplish in your role? New event ideas?I hope to organize events that showcase the wonderful...
Farewell to TAP-NY’s Outgoing Board Members 2022!
This month, we say goodbye to seven TAP-NY board members. We asked them to reflect on some of their favorite TAP memories and experiences – see below for their thoughts and memories of their time on board! Rachel Lin, Outgoing Vice PresidentConnie Wang, Outgoing Vice PresidentWarren Niu, Outgoing Social ChairConnie Liu, Outgoing Community ChairJeff Hwang, Outgoing Cultural ChairAllison Wong, Outgoing Cultural ChairEmily Oing, Outgoing Treasurer Rachel Lin - Outgoing Vice President (TAP-NY Board 2019-2022) 1) What was your favorite TAP memory and why?There are too many amazing memories...