Taiwanese Night Market May 4 Celebrates Heritage Month

Many members of the University gathered to attend the Taiwanese Night Market event on April 17 at the Kane Forum in Leahy Hall. Host of the event Chinese language instructor Lily Chiang offered a presentation on various foods found in Taiwanese night markets, from the most popular cuisine to the most interesting delicacies. She also presented basic Mandarin phrases used in Taiwan.

Those who attended were able to sample Taiwanese night market culture with boba milk tea and Taiwanese snacks, including pineapple cakes. Participants were also given 300 New Taiwan dollars, equivalent to $10, in faux currency to play night market games, such as popping balloons with darts.

Taiwanese Night Market this week

As part of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Multicultural Center will host a Taiwanese Night Market on Thursday, May 4 at 2 p.m., Multicultural Center, DeNaples Center, 1st floor.

University community is invited to visit the Multicultural Center lounge area for a fun event featuring boba tea, Taiwanese snacks and games.