2023
About the Program
“Allowing every voice to coexist, different languages and cultures converge here, learning from each other, creating a unique Canadian landscape.”
Jade Music Fest, a festival for Canadian musicians with a Chinese-language background, builds a resilient artistic community. A platform for mutual support on their journey of reconnecting with their mother tongues. In collaboration with TAIWANfest, multiple Chinese-language musicians are presented, echoing the theme of self-portraits, encouraging immigrant communities to take pride in their unique identities.
Daniel Lew and Caroline Ding are a duo that creates folk-pop songs in Chinese and English. A tribute to classic M-pop, enjoy the hybridity of their performance! A true showcase of the versatility of Chinese-language music artists and the talent found right here in BC.
Daniel Lew is a musician with a mission to uplift the world. 10 years ago, he suddenly lost 90% of hearing in his left ear. This trauma caused him to devote his life to music. His voice is fierce yet delicate, and his songwriting blends the heart of John Lennon, the cleverness of John Mayer, and the courage of Bob Dylan. He has self-produced 3 albums, and has approximately 200 performances under his belt. His new song “Alive (The Ocean Song)” was recently featured by Daily Hive Vancouver and accumulated 181,000 views.
From the Curating Team
Curating community performances at TAIWANfest is like painting a self-portrait, constantly questioning Taiwanese culture's role in a Canadian festival. With these community performances, we aim to foster cross-cultural dialogue and break down ethnic barriers, highlighting Canada’s diverse society.
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TAIWANfest Vancouver is grateful to be held on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish Nation), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). We acknowledge our privilege to be gathered here, and commit to work with and be respectful to the Indigenous peoples of this land while we engage in meaningful conversations of culture and reconciliation.