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Forget Bubble Tea and Fried Chicken: Taiwan’s Market in Poland Puts Dumplings First

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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  • Taiwan’s General Association of Chinese Culture will hold Taiwan Day in Poland on September 11 and 12 as part of European cultural initiatives.
  • The accompanying market will feature more than 10 vendors, with Taiwanese dumplings as its leading food attraction alongside bubble tea, tea and Taiwanese snacks.
  • Performances, clothing, lifestyle goods and a Poland-themed version of the cultural ambassador a-We will showcase Taiwanese culture.

Taiwan’s cultural showcase in Poland will make dumplings its culinary star, rather than relying only on the better-known bubble tea and fried chicken.

The General Association of Chinese Culture said it will hold Taiwan Day on September 11 and 12, responding to the Foreign Ministry’s “Taiwan Culture in Europe 2026” initiative and the Culture Ministry’s “European Year of Taiwan Culture.” The program will bring the Meimage Dance Company, the Leisheng Traditional Arts Troupe and Taipei’s Kung Music Hall to Poland.

A Taiwan-themed market will open on the first day with more than 10 vendors. Its food offerings will include bubble tea, Taiwanese dumplings, Taiwanese tea and local-style snacks, along with lifestyle products and clothing. The organizers said dumplings were chosen because they are also a national food in Poland, creating a direct culinary exchange between the two places.

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim attended the pre-departure news conference and viewed the market selections while holding a-We, a cultural ambassador appointed by the Culture Ministry. Organizers have also created a Poland version of a-We, shown flying on an auspicious cloud. They described the image as carrying good wishes from Taiwan and building a bridge between Taiwanese and Polish cultures.

Dumplings are Poland’s national food, so this time we are specially bringing Taiwanese dumplings to interact with Polish people.

— Li Hou-chingThe General Association of Chinese Culture secretary-general explained why dumplings will lead the market’s food program.
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