Taiwanese American Professionals Washington, D.C. Area - TAP DC

10/13/2026

Lí hó 你好 (hello)! Looking to practice speaking Taiwanese (Tâi-gí 台語)?​

Join Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP-DC) to chat, practice, and connect with the community.

✅ Beyond the basics: It’s OK if we stumble and mix in English (or Mandarin) as we learn! Let’s practice speaking Taiwanese together. Active learners, heritage speakers, and fluent speakers are all welcome.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Drop in anytime!)
📍 Location: Japong Bakery (Rockville, MD)
➡️ RSVP link in bio for details!

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🌱 Additional Options for Beginners Just Starting
If you are just starting out, we highly recommend dropping by the adult classes held by the Washington DC Taiwanese School (WDCTS). They are a fantastic local resource, and both adult classes are conducted in English.

You are welcome to sit in the Beginner Taiwanese class to observe before deciding to register. https://wdcts.org/class-info/

📍Location: Cabin John Middle School (Potomac, MD)
1️⃣ 3:10 – 4:30 PM: WDCTS Beginner Taiwanese for Adults class (Room 2221) - foundational class
2️⃣ 4:40 – 5:10 PM: WDCTS Basic Taiwanese Conversation class (Room 1411) - free conversation practice for those with prior exposure

10/10/2026

Join TAP-DC for a wild morning of Mandarin conversation at the National Zoo 🐯 🐼 🐻

Zodiac Scavenger Hunt: Can you find twelve zodiac animals (and more) and identify them in Mandarin Chinese?
十二生肖大搜查: 動物園裡，你能用中文認出哪些動物？

Looking forward to conversational practice and good company, with an optional lunch nearby afterward. Fluent speakers are welcome. Feel free to bring some snacks to share! 🍬🍭🍫

This is a kid-friendly event, but parent/guardian supervision is required.

🗓️ Date: October 31, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Washington, DC
🚇 Metro: Woodley Park - Zoo or Adams Morgan (Red Line)
🎟️ Cost: FREE (RSVP is required for everyone coming)

➡️ RSVP and details: https://luma.com/qdbqv4fb

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10/07/2026

Boba, food, and new faces! 🧋👋

Come hang out with our newly assembled 2026-2027 TAP-DC Board.

Whether you’re a long-time member, a TAP alum, or checking out your very first event, we want to meet you. Grab a bubble tea or a bite from the food hall, and join us for a relaxed get-together.

Our events are open to everyone. Bring a friend or come meet one! We'll have a fun activity to help everyone break the ice, plus an optional hangout at a nearby spot afterward for anyone who wants to keep the night going.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM (Drop by anytime) – optional hangout after
📍 Location: Ballston Quarter Food Hall (Arlington, VA)
➡️ RSVP and details: https://luma.com/rj7mtguo

10/04/2026

Lí hó 你好! 🗣️💬 Ready to practice your Taiwanese (Tâi-gí 台語)?

Join us for a casual afternoon of conversation, community, and an optional dinner afterward!

✅ Who is this for?

This is a casual practice space, not a formal class. It is geared toward active learners, heritage speakers, and fluent speakers. If you can hold a basic conversation (even if you stumble or mix in English!), this is for you. No reading/writing required.

(Are you an absolute beginner starting out? Check our event link in bio for some great local beginner class recommendations instead.)

🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Drop in anytime!)
📍 Location: Commas Food Hall (Silver Spring, MD)
➡️ RSVP and details: https://luma.com/uhiijn6z

09/29/2026

It was great seeing everyone at our September Supper Club at Urban Hot Pot - Rockville! Nothing beats kicking off the fall season with friends and eating hot pot until you can’t anymore. 🍲🥢

Keeping the Mid-Autumn celebration going, come find us this Saturday, October 3, at TAA’s annual Taiwan Yes Night Market! 🏮

TAP-DC will have a booth, so stop by to say hi and grab some homemade Mid-Autumn mooncakes 🥮 (all sales help fundraise for our upcoming term!). The event features live music, cultural performances, and plenty of authentic Taiwanese street food. Night market food sales start at noon. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 3
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Culture Center of TECRO (Gaithersburg, MD)
➡️Details here: https://www.tap-dc.org/new-events/2026/10/3/taiwan-yes

09/24/2026

TACL’s official statement on the newly proposed changes to the 2030 Census.

For the full statement and more information, please visit the TACL website: "Read the full statement" (https://tacl.org/tacl-statement-on-proposed-changes-to-the-2030-census)

09/03/2026

Intercollegiate Taiwanese American Students Association (ITASA) has wrapped up its mentorship pilot program and opened its next mentorship program, running from October 2026 to May 2027.

If you’re interested in mentoring and joining monthly group discussions (or getting mentorship), check out their sign-up forms.

Mentors: https://tinyurl.com/ITASAMentor
Mentees: https://tinyurl.com/ITASAMentee

They extended the signup deadline to September 6th.

✨ Build your future with guidance, community, and support. ✨

ITASA x TAP National E-Mentoring Program is looking for both mentors and mentees to join us for an exciting 2026–2027 school year! 🤝

Whether you’re looking to share your experience and support others or grow your skills, expand your network, and learn from a mentor, there’s a place for you in this community.

From October 2026 to May 2027, participants will take part in:
🌱 Monthly general meetings with a group of mentors
💬 Monthly topics contributed by mentees
🎯 Personalized mentoring matched by field
🤝 Small-group or one-on-one mentoring sessions

📅 Sign-up deadline: September 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST

Ready to connect, learn, and grow? Sign up today!

Mentors: https://tinyurl.com/ITASAMentor
Mentees: https://tinyurl.com/ITASAMentee

08/28/2026

What’s a belief you had about adulthood at 15 that turned out to be completely wrong? 🤔
Let us know in the comments! 👇

We got into some real talk about growing up with Taiwanese parents, life pivots, and navigating adulthood. 🎙️

Thank you, FASCA DC, for inviting TAP-DC to speak at this year's training! We had a great time sharing hard-earned advice for the future and answering questions. Shoutout to our amazing volunteer panelists for sharing their wisdom and stories with our next generation!

07/30/2026

Calling out to all TAP alumni and to TA camp leaders. Join us in Seattle for our annual national convention, September 18-21!

➡️ Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-tacl-national-convention-in-seattle

07/14/2026

8/29/26 Nationals Taiwan Day tickets + exclusive commemorative item available via our friends at MGY.
https://forms.gle/1M1jv5RVF82p5Zai9

【2026 華盛頓國民隊台灣日活動最新公告與粉絲回饋抽獎】

📢感謝各界熱烈支持，300張特別套票已全數售罄！

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🔗 購票連結： https://forms.gle/1M1jv5RVF82p5Zai9

🎁 MGY 粉絲感謝抽獎活動
另外為了感謝大家對 MGY 的支持，並傾聽您的寶貴心聲，我們同步舉辦粉絲回饋抽獎。將選出兩位幸運得主，獲獎者可從限量的「法披」或「球衣」中任選其一作為獎品。
• 參加方式：填寫簡單的粉絲意見調查問卷。
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🔗 問卷連結： https://forms.gle/ZTrV9b6zwz2SgZ4d6

【2026 Washington Nationals Taiwan Day: Latest Update & Fan Giveaway】
📢A huge thank you to everyone for your enthusiastic support—all 300 special ticket packages have officially sold out!

Great news: we have coordinated with the Nationals and secured a limited number of additional tickets. These extra tickets will still include the exclusive MGY Taiwan Day commemorative item. Supplies are limited and may sell out at any time. If you missed out on the first wave, this is your final opportunity to grab yours—the ticketing system will close immediately once all spots are filled.
🔗 Ticket Sale Link: https://forms.gle/1M1jv5RVF82p5Zai9

🎁 MGY Fan Feedback Raffle
To show our gratitude for your support and to better understand your needs, we are hosting a fan survey giveaway! Two lucky winners will be selected, and each winner can choose either the limited edition "Happi" coat or the jersey as their prize.
• How to Enter: Complete our brief fan feedback survey.
• No Purchase Necessary: Everyone is welcome to join!
• Purpose: Your feedback will help us improve our future event planning and provide a better experience for all.
• Deadline: Please complete the survey by 11:59 PM on Saturday, July 18. Winners will be announced on our fan page shortly after.
🔗 Survey Link: https://forms.gle/ZTrV9b6zwz2SgZ4d6