2023
About the Program
Discover the Magic of Storytelling: Unleash the Power Within You!
Have you ever experienced a moment when hearing or sharing a single story changed your life forever?
How can ordinary people find valuable stories within themselves? How can they become exceptional storytellers?
The Flame Storytelling is a storytelling style that focus on “true stroy, about you, in a few (minutes)”, which is developed by the renowned Canadian actor, playwright, and director, Deborah Williams. This method has empowered countless individuals since 2009 allowing people to create and perform their own compelling narratives.
In 2019, the Theatre As A Second Language Society (TSL) started to introduce this method to non-native English speakers in Vancouver, leading to several multilingual storytelling performances, one of which is the FLAME: TAIWANfest Edition 2019. Fast forward to early 2023, and a joint venture between TSL, NTHU Malaysia Volunteer Team from Taiwan and the popular “Aunty’s Talk Podcast” led to a series of online storytelling workshops, introducing this Canadian-inspired technique to students and artists in Taiwan.
In this transformative workshop, a treasure trove of captivating stories emerged. These remarkable narratives will grace this year’s TAIWANfest.
Experience firsthand the principles and methods of FLAME Storytelling, as talented creators from Vancouver and Taiwan take the stage, both in-person and virtually, to share their true experiences in short stories（Mandarin）.
Remember, no story is too big or too small; every moment has the potential to become a great story!
Are you ready to unlock the secrets of storytelling? Join us on this thrilling journey! Perhaps, after hearing these stories, the seed of your very own remarkable story will sprout!
NTHU Malaysia Volunteer Team
Podcast Aunty’s Talk
Theatre As A Second Language (TSL)
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.