Social

Welcome to Taiwan

We hope that conference presenters, TCLRA members, and conference attendees will have ample time to interact and form connections. To this end, we have planned three social activities outside of the Saturday conference schedule.

Conference Welcome Dinner (6:30-8:30 PM)

On Friday evening, we wish to welcome all conference participants and TCLRA members with a sumptuous meal at Social Place located on the fifth floor of the nearby Taipei Mirimar. Please come and enjoy this mealtime together. It’s near the Jiannan stop on the MRT Brown line. Map.

Venue: Social Place, Miramar Store, 5F., No. 20, Jingye 3rd Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City
Time: Nov. 22, Fri. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Charge: 500 NTD. / presenters & moderators |800 NTD. / all others
(Payment is to be settled at the payment desk on the day of the conference)

 

 

Excursion 1: Friday Afternoon (1:00-5:00)

Explore relics of Taiwan’s fascinating past with an informal walking tour.

The National Taiwan Museum (NTD30 Entry Fee) is Taiwan’s oldest museum established during the time of Japanese colonial rule. It sits at the north end of 228 Peace Memorial Park, which holds memorials to victims of the February 28 Incident of 1947 including the 228 Memorial Monument at the center. The 228 Memorial Museum (NTD20 entry fee) is found at the southeast corner of the park.

Built in 1912, Taiwan’s Presidential Office Building, is a short walk from the park.  A few minutes further away is the vast Liberty Square across the street from the National Library  on which sits the National Concert Hall, the National Theater and the blue-topped CKS Memorial Hall.

Meeting Time: Friday (11/22) 1:00PM
Meeting Place: NTU Hospital MRT stop Exit 1. Map.
Or meet at 12:15 at the 7-11 inside Soochow University. Map.
Cost: Self pay as we go

Excursion 2: Sunday (11:00-7:00)

Explore the streets and views from enchanting Jiufen.

Jiufen is said to be one of the inspirations for Miyazaki’s Spirited Away. Set on steep hills overlooking Taiwan’s northeast coast this former gold mining town is know for it’s beautiful and mysterious setting.

Meeting Time: 11:00
Return Time: 6:00
Meeting Place: Soochow University 7-11. Map.
Cost: NTD500 for transport by private bus.