Kaohsiung, Aug. 12 (CNA) Vocal Asia Festival (VAF), an a cappella festival that originated in Taiwan, will return to Kaohsiung for its 10th year in August 2020, Kaosiung Deputy Mayor Yeh Kuang-shih (葉匡時) said in Japan Monday.

The Asia Discovers Asia Meeting for Contemporary Performance (ADAM) is organized by the Taipei Performing Arts Center (TPAC). At its core is the encouragement of creativity through cross-national artist collaborations. ADAM is currently entering its third year. Its Annual Meeting will take place August 15 to 18 at the Dadaocheng Theater and include Artist Lab, Kitchen and Assembly events.

After the Indonesia Open, Japan Open, and Thailand Open, the 2019 BWF World Tour will come to Taiwan for the premier annual badminton competition of the country – Yonex Chinese Taipei Open 2019 – which is scheduled to be held from September 2 to 8 at the Taipei Arena.

Taoyuan City Mayor Cheng Wen-Tsan attended the “ACG summer dance party of 2019 Taoyuan International ACG Fair” held in Taoyuan Arts Center on July 28. Taoyuan City Mayor Cheng stated that ACG is fond by people at all ages, and having ACG fair adds value to its culture as well.

The V WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup and I WBSC U-12 Softball World Cup kicked off simultaneously at the Tainan Asia-Pacific International Baseball Stadiums, Shanhua Baseball Field, and Gueiren Baseball Field on July 26, 2019.

In an effort to expand the Malaysian and Muslim travel markets, Commissioner Liu Yi-ting of the Department of Information and Tourism and Taipei City Government Deputy Spokesperson Huang Ching-yin (also known as “Xue Jie”) experienced Yue Lao’s (Matchmaking God) red yarn knitting – symbolizing the bringing together of couples through matchmaking – with emerging Malaysian actress Elvina Mohamad and Internet sensation Stephy at the Fleisch Tea House in Dadaocheng today (August 3).

Over the last 3 years, Taichung City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau has facilitated nearly media tours for nearly 30 media outlets in Southeast Asian countries, so that they can gain insight into Taichung’s tourism resources in media coverages, thereby effectively attracting Southeast Asian tourists to come to Taichung and Taiwan, as well as doubling the Southeast Asian travel market.

Taipei, July 30 (CNA) Taiwan defeated Peru 3-2 Tuesday to win the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-12 Softball World Cup, an international tournament for players under the age of 12.

Taiwan Expo 2019 in Malaysia concluded successfully in Penang on July 6. This was the second consecutive year that Taipei City Government has participated in Malaysia exhibitions. With “Taipei Your Partner” as the theme, 16 enterprises and manufacturers jointly participated in the Expo to promote Taipei’s premium products and services to Malaysia through on-line sales along with on-site exhibitions.

Everyone knows the beauty of Taichung, Thailand’s well-known travel show “Pha Sa BAZAAR” came to Taiwan for 5 days since July 20 and film famous attractions in Taichung, Changhua and Nantou.