TAA San Francisco Chapter

10/14/2026

⚾ Baseball, Taiwan Style!

More than just a game, baseball is part of Taiwan’s culture, bringing people together with passion, excitement, and a unique local spirit. 🇹🇼

Curious about what makes baseball in Taiwan so special? Click the link to explore Taiwan’s baseball culture!

🔗 Read the full story: https://www.taiwan-panorama.com/en/Articles/Details?Guid=25a8813c-4532-4cb7-98ac-4c4d4dbde397&langId=3&CatId=11&postname=Baseball%2C%20Taiwan%20Style%3A%20-A%20Bit%20Lively%2C%20A%20Bit%20Laid-Back%2C%20A%20Bit%20Down-Home

台灣光華雜誌 Taiwan Panorama

In every country where it is played, baseball is a family-friendly sport. But in ballparks in Taiwan, on top of the emotional shifts that come with the game’s changing fortunes, there is a mood a bit like that in the video game Animal Crossing: relaxed, charming, and friendly, with the blendin...

10/12/2026

✈️📚 Starting your study abroad journey in Taiwan!

From airport essentials and transportation to exploring campus and enjoying your first bubble tea, every first experience makes the journey special. 🧋🇹🇼

10/09/2026

✨ Taiwan’s Democratic Journey Lights Up the Presidential Office!

Celebrate Taiwan’s National Day with a spectacular projection show highlighting Taiwan’s democratic journey, rich cultural heritage, and remarkable transformation over the past three decades.

📍 Ketagalan Boulevard, Taipei
📅 October 7–10, 7:00–9:30 PM

10/07/2026

✨ See Tainan in a new light!

What happens when historic Tainan comes alive after dark? Discover how light offers a fresh perspective on the city’s history, architecture, and culture.

👉 Read the full article: Lighting Tainan After Dark

https://www.taiwan-panorama.com/en/Articles/Details?Guid=ed4f9a62-501f-4cea-899a-e26e5279ad64&langId=3&CatId=10&postname=Lighting%20Tainan%20After%20Dark%3A-Reading%20a%20Historic%20City%20Anew%20Through%20Light

Every city has its own light, reflecting something of its character. Paris at night calls romance to mind; Tokyo’s lights suggest technology and the future; New York’s feel modern and exuberant. What about Tainan?

10/05/2026

The .0 International Short Film Competition, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, invites creators from around the world to share Taiwan’s connections with the world through their lens.
Some things we take for granted in everyday life may be exactly what makes Taiwan special in the eyes of others.
🏆 Nobody Had To, winner of the Third Prize of the , finds meaning in the small, easily overlooked moments of daily life, capturing the thoughtfulness and warmth that come so naturally to people in Taiwan. These seemingly ordinary gestures quietly shape the Taiwan we experience every day.
🎬 Watch the award-winning film and take a fresh look at the everyday moments we have grown used to, but that are still worth cherishing.

10/02/2026

📚 TOCFL Reading Quiz Cards

Looking to improve your Chinese reading skills? TOCFL has shared Reading Quiz Cards and useful resources, including online mock tests, practice materials, and vocabulary lists.

Check out the original post and start practicing! ✍️

📝閱讀小試題 Reading Quiz Cards📝

試試看回答以下問題🤔在留言區寫下你的回答✍️
也可向大家分享💁選擇此答案的原因
Try to answer the questions and write your answers below in the comment section. You are encouraged to explain how you chose your answer to others.

👇考試模擬平台 Online Mock Tests (Listening & Reading)
https://cbt.sc-top.org.tw/sctopj/
👇模擬試題下載 Free Download Mock Tests
https://tocfl.edu.tw/tocfl/index.php/exam/test/page/1
👇模擬試題購買 Purchase Mock Tests
https://tocfl.edu.tw/tocfl/index.php/exam/test/page/28
👇推薦教材資源 Recommended Learning Materials
https://tocfl.edu.tw/tocfl/index.php/exam/materials/list/1
👇華語文語料庫與能力基準整合應用系統 Integration Application System of Corpus of Contemporary Taiwanese Mandarin and Taiwan Benchmarks for the Chinese Language
https://coct.naer.edu.tw/
👇國教院詞彙下載 Free Download Vocabulary Lists
https://coct.naer.edu.tw/page.jsp?ID=41


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09/30/2026

🏞️ Discover Sanxia & Yingge from a new perspective!

Explore the landscapes, art, and local culture along the Sanying Line, which connects two fascinating communities in Taiwan.

👉 Read the full article:
https://www.taiwan-panorama.com/en/Articles/Details?Guid=dc98eae1-31c3-4250-a6e7-41fab07c7233&langId=3&CatId=10&postname=An%20Elevated%20View%20of%20Sanxia%20and%20Yingge-Landscapes%20and%20Art%20Along%20the%20Sanying%20Line

台灣光華雜誌 Taiwan Panorama

A new metro line first changes how people move through a city. Yet what stays most vividly in the memory is often the scenery along the way.

09/28/2026

🌏 .0: Where We Connect

Taiwan is more than technology and semiconductors — it is also a place of vibrant culture, beautiful landscapes, and diverse stories.

This year’s short film competition received 280 entries from creators in 45 countries and regions, with nearly 80% submitted by international creators. Through their unique perspectives, these films showcase the many ways people around the world experience and connect with Taiwan. 🇹🇼🌎

🎬 Check out the highlights from the awards ceremony and discover Taiwan through their eyes!

09/24/2026

TOCFL Computerized Adaptive Test (CAT) in the San Francisco Bay Area
The Education Division of TECO in San Francisco will host the TOCFL Computerized Adaptive Test (CAT) at Lynbrook High School on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
🔸 Date/Time: Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 1:30–4:00 P.M.
🔸 Check-in: 1:30 P.M.
🔸 Test: 2:00–4:00 P.M.
🔸 Location: Lynbrook High School
1280 Johnson Ave, San Jose, CA 95129
🔸 Registration Fee: $45

📢 Registration Deadline Extended: October 1, 2026 (Thursday)

09/24/2026

【Admissions Information】
Applications are now open for the National Taiwan University (NTU) Global Health Program for Fall 2027!
📌 Master of Science in Global Health Program
📌 Doctor of Philosophy in Global Health Program
📅 Application Deadline: October 15, 2026
The NTU Global Health Program is an English-taught, multidisciplinary program in Taipei, offering students academic and practical expertise to address public health issues locally and globally. The program brings together perspectives from humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and other fields, and is the first program in Asia accredited by the U.S. Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
📝 Applications must be submitted through the SOPHAS application portal.
🔗 SOPHAS Application Portal: https://sophas.cas.myliaison.com/applicant/login