PLEASE JOIN TAIWAN CAFE MEETUP GROUP FOR A NIGHT OF JAZZ AND INTRIGUING BOOK DISCUSSION!
As the fall weather sets in, what could be cozier than a fireside chat with Joyce Bergvelt about her new book, Lord of Formosa (Formosa, voorgoed verloren). This captivating novel, inspired by historical events, dramatizes the confrontations between the Dutch colony of Taiwan and 17th century Chinese warlord, Zhen Chenggong (Koxinga). After our chat with the author, we will settle back and enjoy the seductive sounds of Autonomous Region to get you ready for the weekend!
Taiwan was first colonized by Dutch East India Company before the island was taken over by China and then by Japan. Taiwan also became the first colony that the Dutch lost. The battles over Taiwan marked the beginning of major military clashes between the West and China. Like Koxinga, who was born to a Japanese mother and a Chinese father, Bergvelt has lived in Japan, China and Taiwan. She studied in Taiwan for a year while her father headed up Philips Taiwan and made early investment in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC). She will join us by teleconference from Rotterdam to tell us more about her book.
Autonomous Region, led by vocalist Caroline Cabading, was founded in 2015, and performs regularly at the International Hotel, Manilatown Center, in San Francisco. Don’t miss their great performance and the opportunity to meet and learn about other cultures!
Sign up today for the event!
5:30 - 6:00 Networking
6:00 - 7:00 Interview with Joyce Bergvelt
7:00 - 8:00 Jazz Performance (Swing, bossa nova and more!)
DISCLAIMER:Taiwan Café and its organizers assume ABSOLUTELY NO responsibility, including but not limited to injury or loss of any kind/form due to the use of information, or participating in activities found on this group/site. By becoming the member/participant of Taiwan Café, you agree to the terms and conditions of the group.Acknowledgment of Member Responsibility, Express Assumption of Risk, and Release of Liability By joining Taiwan Café, I understand that during my participation in any Event or Activity organized by Taiwan Café, I may be exposed to risks include, but are not limited to, the dangers of serious personal injury, food poisoning, property damage, and death (“Injuries and Damages”). I agree to WAIVE, DISCHARGE CLAIMS, AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY Taiwan Café, its Organizers, event hosts, sponsors, and leaders from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from Injuries and Damages, in any way connected with the Activity. I further agree to HOLD HARMLESS Taiwan Café, its organizers and sponsors from any claims, damages, injuries or losses caused by my own negligence while a participant on the Activity. I understand and intend that this assumption of risk and release is binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and includes any minors accompanying me on the Activity. If I bring guests to participate in the event I take full responsibility of the guests and agree to all above terms and conditions.
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As the fall weather sets in, what could be cozier than a fireside chat with Joyce Bergvelt about her new book, Lord of Formosa (Formosa, voorgoed verloren). This captivating novel, inspired by historical events, dramatizes the confrontations between the Dutch colony of Taiwan and 17th century Chinese warlord, Zhen Chenggong (Koxinga). After our chat with the author, we will settle back and enjoy the seductive sounds of Autonomous Region to get you ready for the weekend!
Taiwan was first colonized by Dutch East India Company before the island was taken over by China and then by Japan. Taiwan also became the first colony that the Dutch lost. The battles over Taiwan marked the beginning of major military clashes between the West and China. Like Koxinga, who was born to a Japanese mother and a Chinese father, Bergvelt has lived in Japan, China and Taiwan. She studied in Taiwan for a year while her father headed up Philips Taiwan and made early investment in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC). She will join us by teleconference from Rotterdam to tell us more about her book.
Autonomous Region, led by vocalist Caroline Cabading, was founded in 2015, and performs regularly at the International Hotel, Manilatown Center, in San Francisco. Don’t miss their great performance and the opportunity to meet and learn about other cultures!
Sign up today for the event!
5:30 - 6:00 Networking
6:00 - 7:00 Interview with Joyce Bergvelt
7:00 - 8:00 Jazz Performance (Swing, bossa nova and more!)
DISCLAIMER:Taiwan Café and its organizers assume ABSOLUTELY NO responsibility, including but not limited to injury or loss of any kind/form due to the use of information, or participating in activities found on this group/site. By becoming the member/participant of Taiwan Café, you agree to the terms and conditions of the group.Acknowledgment of Member Responsibility, Express Assumption of Risk, and Release of Liability By joining Taiwan Café, I understand that during my participation in any Event or Activity organized by Taiwan Café, I may be exposed to risks include, but are not limited to, the dangers of serious personal injury, food poisoning, property damage, and death (“Injuries and Damages”). I agree to WAIVE, DISCHARGE CLAIMS, AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY Taiwan Café, its Organizers, event hosts, sponsors, and leaders from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from Injuries and Damages, in any way connected with the Activity. I further agree to HOLD HARMLESS Taiwan Café, its organizers and sponsors from any claims, damages, injuries or losses caused by my own negligence while a participant on the Activity. I understand and intend that this assumption of risk and release is binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and includes any minors accompanying me on the Activity. If I bring guests to participate in the event I take full responsibility of the guests and agree to all above terms and conditions.
PLEASE JOIN TAIWAN CAFE MEETUP GROUP FOR A NIGHT OF JAZZ AND INTRIGUING BOOK DISCUSSION!
As the fall weather sets in, what could be cozier than a fireside chat with Joyce Bergvelt about her new book, Lord of Formosa (Formosa, voorgoed verloren). This captivating novel, inspired by historical events, dramatizes the confrontations between the Dutch colony of Taiwan and 17th century Chinese warlord, Zhen Chenggong (Koxinga). After our chat with the author, we will settle back and enjoy the seductive sounds of Autonomous Region to get you ready for the weekend!
Taiwan was first colonized by Dutch East India Company before the island was taken over by China and then by Japan. Taiwan also became the first colony that the Dutch lost. The battles over Taiwan marked the beginning of major military clashes between the West and China. Like Koxinga, who was born to a Japanese mother and a Chinese father, Bergvelt has lived in Japan, China and Taiwan. She studied in Taiwan for a year while her father headed up Philips Taiwan and made early investment in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC). She will join us by teleconference from Rotterdam to tell us more about her book.
Autonomous Region, led by vocalist Caroline Cabading, was founded in 2015, and performs regularly at the International Hotel, Manilatown Center, in San Francisco. Don’t miss their great performance and the opportunity to meet and learn about other cultures!
Sign up today for the event!
5:30 - 6:00 Networking
6:00 - 7:00 Interview with Joyce Bergvelt
7:00 - 8:00 Jazz Performance (Swing, bossa nova and more!)
DISCLAIMER:Taiwan Café and its organizers assume ABSOLUTELY NO responsibility, including but not limited to injury or loss of any kind/form due to the use of information, or participating in activities found on this group/site. By becoming the member/participant of Taiwan Café, you agree to the terms and conditions of the group.Acknowledgment of Member Responsibility, Express Assumption of Risk, and Release of Liability By joining Taiwan Café, I understand that during my participation in any Event or Activity organized by Taiwan Café, I may be exposed to risks include, but are not limited to, the dangers of serious personal injury, food poisoning, property damage, and death (“Injuries and Damages”). I agree to WAIVE, DISCHARGE CLAIMS, AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY Taiwan Café, its Organizers, event hosts, sponsors, and leaders from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from Injuries and Damages, in any way connected with the Activity. I further agree to HOLD HARMLESS Taiwan Café, its organizers and sponsors from any claims, damages, injuries or losses caused by my own negligence while a participant on the Activity. I understand and intend that this assumption of risk and release is binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and includes any minors accompanying me on the Activity. If I bring guests to participate in the event I take full responsibility of the guests and agree to all above terms and conditions.
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As the fall weather sets in, what could be cozier than a fireside chat with Joyce Bergvelt about her new book, Lord of Formosa (Formosa, voorgoed verloren). This captivating novel, inspired by historical events, dramatizes the confrontations between the Dutch colony of Taiwan and 17th century Chinese warlord, Zhen Chenggong (Koxinga). After our chat with the author, we will settle back and enjoy the seductive sounds of Autonomous Region to get you ready for the weekend!
Taiwan was first colonized by Dutch East India Company before the island was taken over by China and then by Japan. Taiwan also became the first colony that the Dutch lost. The battles over Taiwan marked the beginning of major military clashes between the West and China. Like Koxinga, who was born to a Japanese mother and a Chinese father, Bergvelt has lived in Japan, China and Taiwan. She studied in Taiwan for a year while her father headed up Philips Taiwan and made early investment in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC). She will join us by teleconference from Rotterdam to tell us more about her book.
Autonomous Region, led by vocalist Caroline Cabading, was founded in 2015, and performs regularly at the International Hotel, Manilatown Center, in San Francisco. Don’t miss their great performance and the opportunity to meet and learn about other cultures!
Sign up today for the event!
5:30 - 6:00 Networking
6:00 - 7:00 Interview with Joyce Bergvelt
7:00 - 8:00 Jazz Performance (Swing, bossa nova and more!)
DISCLAIMER:Taiwan Café and its organizers assume ABSOLUTELY NO responsibility, including but not limited to injury or loss of any kind/form due to the use of information, or participating in activities found on this group/site. By becoming the member/participant of Taiwan Café, you agree to the terms and conditions of the group.Acknowledgment of Member Responsibility, Express Assumption of Risk, and Release of Liability By joining Taiwan Café, I understand that during my participation in any Event or Activity organized by Taiwan Café, I may be exposed to risks include, but are not limited to, the dangers of serious personal injury, food poisoning, property damage, and death (“Injuries and Damages”). I agree to WAIVE, DISCHARGE CLAIMS, AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY Taiwan Café, its Organizers, event hosts, sponsors, and leaders from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from Injuries and Damages, in any way connected with the Activity. I further agree to HOLD HARMLESS Taiwan Café, its organizers and sponsors from any claims, damages, injuries or losses caused by my own negligence while a participant on the Activity. I understand and intend that this assumption of risk and release is binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and includes any minors accompanying me on the Activity. If I bring guests to participate in the event I take full responsibility of the guests and agree to all above terms and conditions.
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