Returning after a two-year absence, the 25th anniversary National Multicultural Festival was held in Canberra from Friday 17 to Sunday 19 February, 2023. Over 170 cultures were represented, 250 stalls, 30 cultural showcases and performances were included, the event drew crowds of 350,000 attendees.
This year, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Australia (TECO) collaborated with the Taiwanese Association in Canberra in Australia (TACA) to participate in the Festival by setting up a Taiwanese theme stall for outreaching to the Australian community.
Held at Canberra Civic Centre for one day on 18th of February, the Taiwanese theme Stall was decorated by Taiwanese Hakka floral patterned fabrics and Taiwan scenery banners, which were greatly appreciated by the public during the Festival. Cultural souvenirs were gifted if a simple quiz on the knowledge of Taiwan was answered correctly by the audience.
A selection of the latest pamphlets on studying in Taiwan and scholarship opportunities were offered by Education Division of TECO for introduction. Inspired by Taiwan’s rich food culture, a set of steamed food stationary products and 3D puzzles of vintage food stalls were created by Taiwan’s young design talents and displayed for viewing.
In addition, hundreds of audience were queuing up to engage with San Tai Zi, also known as ‘Techno Prince’ who is a Taiwanese folk God. A large-scaled San Tai Zi image was featured on the Sunday Canberra Times and interpreted with its cultural significance in Taiwan’s folk culture.
Beloved San Tai Zi draws crowds to queue up for a photo at Taiwan Theme Stall, National Multicultural Festival in Canberra.
A selection of the latest pamphlets on studying in Taiwan and scholarship opportunities were offered for introduction at NMF, one of the most vibrant scenes in Canberra. Craft works by Taiwan’s young design talents were displayed for viewing.
