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2021 新北市多元文化節
Culture Festival in New Taipei City
What cultures can you "hear" in your daily life?
From the vending trucks traversing the streets calling on people to buy steamed buns, the Taiwanese opera that grandma likes to watch on TV, the Japanese street performers in the park busking to raise travel expenses, to the owner of the Southeast Asian restaurant owner speaking Burmese... With its 4 million residents, New Taipei City prides itself on its melting pot of diverse cultures. Each and every one of us also contains different cultural elements in us.
In 2021, the New Taipei City Government will hold its first-ever "Multicultural Festival" in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Through a series of cultural activities lasting for a month, many different cultural voices will be heard spanning different generations, so that we can all communicate, exchange and learn from each other.
From "finding" the native songs of one's own culture, to "finding" traces of Southeast Asian life in the city, and finally "finding" a group of people from different cultural backgrounds to build a world music village in the park! So, are you ready? Let’s go find some amazing sounds and voices!
緬甸街線上占卜：解憂奶茶館Myanmar milk tea shop
Open online for a healing experience From 4/12 Onwards!
In the same city, and even on the same street, there are many completely different life stories waiting to be told.
It is said that on Myanmar Street, there is a “ Stress-Relieving Milk Tea Shop.” Many lost souls converge here for comfort and solace. At their weakest moments, the Shop offers the power and warmth of good food.
Come to Stress-Relieving Milk Tea Shop, and check out what comforting dish you will order!
小旅行：在琳瑯滿目的緬甸街迷路
Get lost on Myanmar street
Let’s get lost together on 4/18!
Have you ever seen a whole row of exotic products on a shelf? Curiosity gets the better of you, yet you don't know where to start exploring?
Let's unpack the "colorful world" of Myanmar Street! From spices, snacks to a whole assortment of authentic Yunnan cuisine all lined up together, you’ll definitely have a taste of the wonderful world of Burmese food.
A dizzying array of spices at the market
Time | 4/18 (Sun) 09:00 - 11:30
Location | Huaxin Street, New Taipei City
Let a Burmese auntie lead the way and learn to recognize spices from across Southeast Asia. Try out brunch dishes from four Southeast Asian nations in one go!
Indian, Halal, Burmese, and Yunnan spices are intertwined in Huaxin Street Market. Immerse yourself in the cultural heritage behind the tastes of Burmese Street, with the unique sound of Theravada monks collecting alms never too far away.
A colorful array of Southeast Asian desserts
Time | 4/18 (Sun) 14:00 - 16:30
Location | Huaxin Street, New Taipei City
Squat in the milk tea shop with local elementary school students and taste a wide assortment of exotic desserts.
During afternoon tea, use your taste buds to learn about the colorful flavors of Southeast Asia. Also learn about the history of the milk tea universe on Huaxin Street, where it can seemingly be paired with everything.
A splendid array of Yunnan roadside banquet dishes
Time | 4/18 (Sun) 18:00 - 20:30Location | Huaxin Street, New Taipei City
Let the Yunnan aunties take you to local restaurants offering authentic hometown dishes that are not listed on the menu!
Immerse yourself in Yunnan-Burmese flavors and their origins, and learn how to eat like a local Yunnanese. After eating as much as possible, stroll along the Southeast Asian grocery stores to help with digestion.
美食活動：緬甸街美食航空
Myanmar Cuisine Airlines
4/1-4/30, take a "spoon plane" and explore Huaxin Street！
Now that you can’t travel abroad, why not come here for a "Trip of the Taste Buds"?
Huaxin Street is located in Nanshijiao, Zhonghe District. It is a wonderful place offering tasty cuisines that blends various cultures with that of Myanmar.
Let’s take the Myanmar Cuisine Airlines together and listen to interesting stories of Myanmar while tasting authentic delicacies.
[Prize Activities]
From Apr 1st to Apr 30th 2021, buy a set meal at any of the 5 designated stores to receive an exclusively designed postcard. Quantity is limited, available while stocks last.
More must-try tasty eats await you!
世界音樂村
Who’s Singing in the Village?
Music Village Grand Opening on 4/24 from 10:00 - 16:00!
Location｜Banqiao Siwei Park
Find those kindred spirits which started a music village in a nearby park!
10 groups of music performances from different cultural backgrounds X 13 stalls featuring strange and quirky sounds X 4 acoustic tents to enjoy in solitude.
This afternoon, let us make some beautiful sounds!
Village Stage
SanGouDaHouSheng
Music by the band features a fusion of contemporary genres, together with rich undertones of jazz. It is the first group to devote itself to the creation of Hakka music. It has continued to create and perform Hakka melodies for more than 20 years as one of the most representative Hakka music groups in Taiwan.
Kuso
Niu Ge (Brother Niu), who is of Paiwan heritage, often leads fellow band members into tribal communities, exchanging music with locals that transcends cultural boundaries. With their unique open jam vibes – a uniquely improvisational and free dialogue with music.
SanGouDaHouSheng
Music by the band features a fusion of contemporary genres, together with rich undertones of jazz. It is the first group to devote itself to the creation of Hakka music. It has continued to create and perform Hakka melodies for more than 20 years as one of the most representative Hakka music groups in Taiwan.
Senbe’ Afro
Senbe’ translates to “Power” The band is renowned for its blend of traditional West African drum music with African dance, combining traditional music with indigenous singing to share the beauty of African drum music culture with Taiwanese audiences.
Village Market
Village Commune Tents
There are 3 “village commune tents” in the Music Village. Villagers can participate in various sound workshops, interactive experiences, walk into each tent, sit down, share stories, and sing songs!
Cultural Stalls
Stalls are made up of a total of 13 stalls that showcase different cultural elements. The stalls will utilize different sounds to introduce their respective culture to visitors! Feel free to walk around and discover the similarities and differences between each culture.
Tents of Solitude
Combined with the online "Songs in Your Mother Tongue Project" activity, the Music Village will feature 4 “Tents of Solitude.” The tents shall exhibit a collection of different songs and stories by people in their mother tongues. Enter and travel to another time and space.
Transportation
1. By Bus
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From Xinpu Elementary School: Take Bus No. 857 (Sanchong Bus).
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From Xinpu Junior High School: Take Bus No. 658, 857, or Orange 5.
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MRT Xinpu Station: 1070, 7504, 7505, 7505A, 7505B, 7505C, 7505D, 99, 802, 802 (shuttle), 805, 806, 813, 813(shuttle), 842, 845, 857, 918, 918 (Sanmin Road extension), 920, 930, 930 (Tachigiao), 933, 947, 963, 963 (direct), 982, 982(direct), 982(shuttle), Blue18, Blue35, Orange5, WOW Bus (Muzha - MRT Xinpu),WOW Bus (Linkou - Banqiao), WOW Bus (Tamsui New Town - Banqiao).
2. By MRT
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MRT Xinpu Station (Exit 1), walk along Yangming Street for approximately 10 minutes.
