| Welcome Party |
| Welcome to the 53rd IPSF conference in Taiwan. Unwind at The Grand Hotel with ome tea and snacks. Meet congress participants from around the world and welcome the 10 days ahead of us.
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| Gala Night |
| On the last night of the congress, dress up and head to the 12th floor of The Grand Hotel for our Gala Night. We have prepared delicious cuisines with live bands ready to entertain. Don't forget to share your contact details with your new friends, and plan to meet again at the conference next year!
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| Back in the Days |
| It's time to experience what rural Taiwanese life was like back in the days, before the hustle and bustle of modern life took over the island. Put on a plain T-shirt, a pair of shorts, and flip flops and enjoy the company of your friends under the midnight summer sky. Spend the evening sharing the latest gossip, enjoying some popsicles, or watching Bruce Lee's martial arts films.
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| A Free Night |
| Taipei has everything you can ask for in a city--from theaters to music halls, to numerous and diverse ethnic restaurants from around the world. On your night off, explore the city and enjoy the liveliness of Taipei at night.
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| International Night |
| Do you have a special talent you've been dying to show the world but never got the chance? Or do you have an antique from back home that would positively amaze everyone? International Night is a traditional IPSF event where participants from all over the world prepare a short performance, whether it be dancing, singing, or other creative routines, so that everyone can learn more about other countries and for the participants to be more acquainted with each other. This is always a fun, eye opening night where everyone can show off the uniqueness of their cultures.
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| DF Auction |
| The DF auction is an annual event hosted by the IPSF. People from different countries bring items from their country to auction off. The proceeds from this auction make it possible for more countries to join us in congress in the future years to come. Great way to have fun while helping others!
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| Hellogwee |
| Hello-gwee is an event we have adapted from the western holiday of 'Halloween'. The month of August is, coincidentally, referred to by the Taiwanese people as the 'ghost month'. It is the seventh month of the Chinese lunar calendar, and on the first day of this month, the gates to the underworld are opened to allow spirits and ghosts to enter the world of the living. This concept is very similar to the western observance of Halloween, but we have a very different way of celebrating this month. 'Gwee' is Mandarin Chinese for ghost, so we have named this night 'Hello-gwee' (Halloween + gui, and a play on the word 'hello') to welcome our friends from the spiritual world. There will be a haunted house filled with spine-tingling, blood-curdling monsters as well as a Las Vegas-style casino. We guarantee you an event full of surprises!
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| Red Festival |
| In Taiwanese culture, the color red symbolizes happiness, auspiciousness, and good fortune. It is prominently used in celebrations and during holidays and considered to be a lucky color. We have put together a 'Red Festival' to not only introduce you to our customs and traditions, but to create a festive mood and celebrate the annual gathering of our friends from all over the world. In a lounge-like space, design your own painted lanterns, learn some Chinese characters, or just chat and dance with friends. This will be a great opportunity for you to experience the passion and the art of Taiwanese culture.
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| Night Clubbing |
| Experience the nightlife in Taipei--vibrant colors, creative drinks, and great music!
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It is the largest and most famous night market in Shilin. To get there by the MRT, you must take the Danshui Line to the Jiantan Station ('not the Shilin Station!) Like most night markets in Taiwan, the local businesses and vendors begin opening around 4 p.m. as students begin returning home from school. The crowd usually reach its peak between 8 and 11 p.m. Businesses continue operating well past midnight and close at around 1 to 2 a.m.
Fisherman's Warf offers a boardwalk, chic coffee shops, a slightly pricey seafood restaurant, and is a departure point for tourist boats traveling along Taiwan's scenic northeast coast. The "Lover's Bridge." a small suspension bridge spanning the harbor, changes color at night and makes this area a favorite for local couples and romantics. Outdoor concerts are sometimes held in the amphitheater.
Ximending is one of Taipei's primary shopping districts, and serves as a center of counter-culture and trendy shopping. It is also Taipei's main movie theater district. Trend-conscious young people spend a lot of time in this area which boasts a variety of vendors, cinemas, CD shops, coffee houses and tattoo parlors.
As the sun set, students are going back from school and adults are coming back from work. The hustle and bustle city began to tick with a happy tempo when it comes to nightfall. Instead of hanging out around pubs or watching TV as a couch potato, most Taiwanese would like to go out and gather in the Night Market!!!
Maybe you wouldn't want to
'waste your breath' signing out loud and spending money training your voice. In that case, Taiwanese opera can broaden your view of the art of signing. Originated in Taiwan, it includes educational performances or romantic comedy sang in Taiwanese along with music provided by traditional Chinese instruments. Undoubtedly, you can say it's the creation and wisdom of ancient people that make this opera unique!!!
