23 Oct, 2007 in
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There’s usually not much happening in Israel regarding Taiwan and Taiwanese culture. There’s the occasional photo gallery show at the university, but rarely have I seen more than that. Which is why I was surprised and thrilled to learn that the Israel Taiwan friendship organization is holding a small Taiwan food and film festival picnic event in Israel. Following are the details :
We are proud to invite you to the 2007 Taiwanese Food & Film Festival which will take place in “Park Canada” Latrun. A wide variety of mouth-watering traditional Taiwanese delicacies will be on offer for you to whet your appetites.
Furthermore, as well as exciting entertainment, you will find Taiwanese arts and cultural apparel on display, providing you with a golden opportunity to experience Taiwan. Bring your whole family to meet old and new friends!
Time：Saturday 27th Oct. 2007, from 11:00AM to 15:00PM
Venue： Park Canada, Latrun exist at Road No. 1 to Modiin Direction 200m at right
Please note: Bring your own sitting chairs and equipments for picnic, and we also welcome any special Taiwanese food which you would like to share with others.
If you went there, please let me know how it was and send me some photos. Enjoy.
Harry
| October 28th, 2007 at 4:06 am #
Well, I have to say I’m quite annoyed that I am a few days behind on my blog reading. I live just ten minutes from Park Canada and would have stopped by if I knew earlier…oh well.
天天北极-Carrie
| November 1st, 2007 at 4:05 pm #
i wonder, are “Taiwan culture” and “China culture” seperated in israelis’ eyes?
is there also this few about chinese culture or china events in Israel????
fiLi
| November 1st, 2007 at 7:34 pm #
Carrie - this is not an Israeli event, this was held by the Taiwan office in Tel-Aviv. Naturally, your question is very sensitive politically. As far as I know - Israel maintains the one-China policy, but as many other countries in the world - has a Taiwan cultural office in Tel-Aviv that also issues Taiwanese VISAs. I think you’re well aware that all over the world the Taiwanese offices and the Chinese embassies do not play along very well, especially since DPP came to power in Taiwan and the move from Republic of China to using the Taiwan name.
Anyways, yeah, there are a few Chinese culture events in Israel every once in a while, but not many. I would have to say that the most energetic East-Asian embassy in Israel is actually Japan, holding regular meetings and cultural events. Korea’s been doing a lot this past year, but I think that’s do to some symbolic date this year has for the Korea-Israel relations.
天天北极-Carrie
| November 1st, 2007 at 9:28 pm #
Yea, whenever it comes to China-Taiwan issue, everything just turns to be very sensitive. Naturally every time when Taiwan government tries to move further, almost all Chinese people would be raged, no exaggeration. Actually as far as I know, Chinese have no problems towards the Taiwanese. It’s the government we’re paying more attention to. Even till now, people from both sides cannot travel freely to visit each other, because of the hedge set by Taiwan government…
It’s surprising that, according your words, Taiwanese can get VISAs from Israel government. You know, mainland Chinese people cannot VISAs for traveling. We need recommendations from Israelis. I’ve never heard about any Israel events in China and very few people around me know well about, or even interested in Israel. I believe the two countries really need more intercourses…
fiLi
| November 1st, 2007 at 9:38 pm #
I would have to say that I believe both governments are responsible for this impossible situation, just as I would say about the Israeli-Palestinian situation.
Both Taiwanese and Chinese can get VISAs to visit Israel, and a recommendation letter helps. Due to all the illegal immigrants coming mainly from main land China (and not Taiwan) I do believe that the restrictions from China are a bit more strict.
By what I wrote before I was actually referring to the fact that the Taiwan office issues Taiwan VISAs for Israelis visiting Taiwan, not the other way around.
As far as events in Israel about China and events about Israel in China, there are a few, and while I was in Israel I covered plenty of those. It’s just a matter of knowing where to look for those. The Israeli embassy in Beijing and the various Jewish institutes in China are a good place to start if you’re interested in that.
天天北极-Carrie
| November 1st, 2007 at 10:30 pm #
Unfortunately, I’m living far from Beijing and I’ve never seen any Jewish institutions in my city. Besides, it’s hard to tell Israelis from other foreigners from looks… Hehe, anyway, I got my own method to let stranger Jews come to talk to me ~
You know what, there’s an Israeli businessman living upstairs of my apartment, looking very much like you.