4 food events to check out at TAIWANfest Vancouver 2019

Transport yourself to an Asian night market at the Street Banquet (Night Market in Taiwan/Shutterstock)

TAIWANfest 2019 is making its annual return to downtown Vancouver this Labour Day weekend.

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Over the weekend, visitors of the festival will be able to experience some of the untold stories connecting Taiwan and Vietnam through live music and performances, food, fashion, film, workshops, and even a culinary competition.

Here are four events to keep your eyes open for at this weekend’s festival.

Street Banquet

Step into the night markets of Asia right in the heart of Vancouver. Enjoy Taiwanese popcorn chicken, wheel cakes, BBQ skewers, tofu pudding, and more.

When: August 31 from 11 am to 9 pm, September 1 from 11 am to 10 pm, September 2 from 11 am to 6 pm
Where: šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énk Square (Formerly known as Vancouver Art Gallery, North Plaza)

The Soy Sauce Test

Learn the secret to what makes a truly traditional, organic, and handmade soy sauce, one of the world’s most versatile condiments.

When: August 31 and September 1 from 11 am to 7 pm, September 2 from 11 am to 6 pm
Where: Granville 700 Block
Price: Free admission

Friendship Kitchen – Hanoi Celebrity Chef

Experience Chef Nguyen’s original recipes of Hanoi and Vietnam, and get to know this brilliant chef’s visions for Vietnam’s future.

When: August 31 from 11:30 am to 1 pm, 1:30 to 3:30 pm, or 3:30 to 5 pm
Where: Granville 700 Block
Price: Free admission

Let’s Savour Taiwan

Learn different stories about how food has shaped Taiwanese culture, this event features experiences that showcase the island’s distinct cultures and cuisines.

When: August 31 and September 1 from 11 am to 7 pm, September 2 from 11 am to 6 pm
Where: Granville 700 Block
Price: Free admission

TAIWANfest Vancouver 2019

When: August 31 from11 am to 10 pm, September 1 from 11 am to 10 pm, September 2 from 11 am to 6 pm
Where: Granville Street (W Pender St to Smithe St), šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énk Square (Formerly known as Vancouver Art Gallery, North Plaza), Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver Playhouse, The Annex at Orpheum

Daily Hive is a proud media sponsor of TAIWANfest Vancouver 2019.