08/01/2026
🎶2026 溫哥華台灣節重磅亮點一次看 🎶
溫哥華台灣節 TAIWANfest Vancouver 將於 9 月 5 日至 7 日於溫哥華市中心登場。今年以「蘇格蘭」為對話主軸，也邀請觀眾從一群持續影響台灣的人物故事出發，認識今日台灣是如何形成的，以及這座島嶼如何在一次次行動中不斷演變。
今年策展靈感之一來自蘇格蘭格紋（Tartan）。這項如今被視為蘇格蘭文化象徵的圖騰，曾一度遭到禁止，其後又在王室與政治力量的推動下被重新塑造成民族符號。以此為起點，台灣節也因此提問：代表台灣的符號，又是從何而來呢？
歷經殖民與多元文化交會，台灣與加拿大都難以由單一圖像概括。然而，民主、平等與公民社會的發展，已讓「進步」逐漸成為國際社會辨識台灣的重要符碼。走到符號背後，這都得歸功於來自不同世代在性別平權、文化保存、民主參與、藝術創作與公共討論上持續努力的人物。
作家張亦絢將分享她如何以文學重新檢視性別、家庭與社會關係的父權視角，在細膩的書寫中，引發不同世代對性的重新思考。長年投入性別倡議的高雄市女性權益促進會，透過桌遊翻轉傳統俗諺隱含的性別壓迫，這次與台灣節攜手合作將桌遊帶到活動現場，邀請觀眾重新閱讀日常生活中的語言與文化。
台灣獨立樂團 P!SCO 則以音樂唱出年輕世代對愛、性別與自我認同的理解，舞台上總掛著彩虹旗的他們，為歌迷撐起了面對社會惡意的保護傘。從文學、教育到音樂，這些來自不同領域的人物持續推動公共對話，也共同形塑台灣日益深化的性別平權意識。
面對逐漸消逝的文化傳統，台灣客家青年透過創新，促進不同世代之間的理解與交流。客家金曲音樂人黃子軒將傳統客家山歌轉化為當代流行音樂，也在跨文化交流中孕育新的客家聲音。這次他將率領山平快首度來到加拿大，並於多倫多與當地音樂人共同錄製跨國合作單曲，讓客家音樂在共創中展開新的可能。
曾獲《米其林指南》推薦的主廚廖永勛，則從客家飲食出發，重新思考土地、移動、永續與文化認同，翻轉大眾對傳統客家料理的刻板印象，探索在創新中又延續飲食文化與地方記憶。
在原住民族長期遭受歧視的年代，來自台東卑南族的南王姊妹花，用她們的歌聲保存原住民古調和語言。她們不只是歌者，更親身見證了台灣原住民族從文化壓抑走向復振的歷程。今年，南王姊妹花將來到加拿大，擔任台灣節開幕演出嘉賓。安省獲獎無數的原住民音樂人也將驚喜現身，與去年巡演台灣時結識的南王姊妹花同台演出，延續跨越太平洋的音樂情誼。
加拿大台灣社區的不同世代，也持續透過藝術創作與公共參與，為加拿大社會的多元發展貢獻力量。身兼跨域藝術家、策展人、導演、DJ 與文化製作人的 Nancy Lee 李南屏，是溫哥華新媒體與電子音樂藝術圈的重要推動者，長期透過展演、策展與社群平台支持女性、性別多元及族裔藝術家的創作。9 月 5 日至 6 日晚間，台灣節將與她合作，帶來街舞對決賽與 DJ 電音派對，透過街頭文化、音樂與舞蹈，展現年輕世代跨越族群與文化界線的創造力。
前年卸任卑詩省兒童廳廳長的 Katrina Chen 陳葦蓁，則長期投入兒童保護與移民家庭議題。她去年出版兒童繪本《A Stronger Home》，以孩子的視角探討性暴力帶來的創傷，喚起社會對受害者處境的關注，也反思制度如何影響移民女性的處境。今年台灣節將展出其繪本，並邀請她透過故事分享與工作坊，帶領親子一同認識創傷知情、同理與陪伴的重要性。
主辦單位表示，希望透過這些來自不同領域的人物，讓加拿大觀眾看見，文化並非固定不變，而是在每一代人的創作、討論與實踐中持續形成。當人們認識這些故事，也更能理解今日台灣何以成為今天的模樣。
活動詳情：vancouvertaiwanfest.ca
TAIWANfest returns to Downtown Vancouver with an exciting, thought-provoking lineup of artists, scholars, exhibitions, and more. The festival will take place on September 5 - 7.
This year's theme, ISLANDS IN THE WIND, draws attention to the connections between the island nation of Taiwan, the windy isles of Scotland, and the “Turtle Island” that encompasses Canada. Cultural symbols such as food, clothing, and music are all instant markers for heritage, but they can also reinforce reductionist stereotypes. Through various perspectives, TAIWANfest asks the audience to reflect on how cultural symbols are formed, presented, and perceived.
In recent years, Taiwan has emerged as a haven for progressive values in Asia. The fight for equity and inclusion in Taiwan has captivated people from around the world. TAIWANfest has curated this year’s programming to highlight how these people are redefining what it means to be “Taiwanese”.
While Taiwan may be the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, q***rness can still be rendered invisible or frowned upon by the elders. Taiwanese indie band P!SCO uses music and energetic live performances to create a safe and welcoming space for the LGBTQ+ community.
Q***r novelist Nathalie CHANG (CHANG Yi-Hsum) examines the complexities of gender identity through literature. She will host a sharing session that aims to bridge the gap between generations within the Chinese-speaking community.
Michelin-recommended chef Ted Liao is boldly redefining Hakka food on his own terms. To him, every dish is an opportunity to tell a story. He invites Canadians to a hand-crafted cola-making workshop, exploring Hakka flavours from around the world.
Singing in their mother tongue, ZiXuan & Slow Train is a Taiwanese Hakka band that blends traditional Hakka mountain songs with contemporary genres of jazz, soul, and more. They breathe a “new soul” into Hakka music, ensuring that the elders can listen to their language in a modern world, while also encouraging youths to be curious about their heritage.
Award-winning vocal trio Nanwang Sisters preserve the memories of the Pinuyumayan people through their harmonies. Ipo Demaladas, their guitarist and also the Pinuyumayan representative on Taiwan's Council of Indigenous Peoples, will share how Taiwanese Indigenous are reclaiming their culture while continuing to fight for land back.
Here in Canada, there are also people working hard to challenge and transform the meanings of cultural symbols into something that more accurately reflects the people and the community.
The weekend nights programming TECTONIC, curated by Taiwanese Canadian Nancy Lee, brings underground subcultures of street dance and electronic music onto the TAIWANfest stage. These curated programs highlight q***r and underrepresented artists, inspiring a dialogue of intersectional solidarity.
Taiwanese Canadian writer Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho will be joined by two other diaspora writers, Julia Lin and Ed Lin, in a panel on Taiwan, identity, and storytelling. In their own words, they are establishing their own understanding of what it means to be “Taiwanese” in North America.
Katrina Chen, author and community leader, published a picture book last year to raise awareness about gender-based violence. The festival provides a platform for these important conversations to be expanded between generations and within diaspora communities.
Dr. Leith Davis, Director of the Centre for Scottish Studies at Simon Fraser University, will present an introduction to Scottish history through a collaboration with live musicians. Taiwanese and Asian diaspora communities are invited to learn from the Jacobite Risings and the preservation of memory through music.
In the 19th century, many Scottish and Canadian missionaries went to Taiwan, building churches, schools, and hospitals. In Canada, our first two prime ministers were of Scottish descent. They have helped advance the country, but are also attached to colonial history. Through exhibitions such as Heroic Narratives, TAIWANfest explores different perspectives on influential figures and the history they symbolize.
Through live performances, Hope Talks, exhibitions, workshops, and more, TAIWANfest explores how cultural symbols from Taiwan, Scotland, and Canada have transformed throughout time. Join these amazing artists from Taiwan and the Asian Canadian diaspora, each using their own voice to continue the cultural dialogue.
More information: vancouvertaiwanfest.ca
圖文來源/Source: 加拿大亞裔活動協會/Asian Canadian Special Events Association
