This is a free event and everyone is welcome! No reservation required!!
There’s a saying, “The most beautiful landmark in Taiwan is its people.” aka 台灣最美的風景是人。National Day of Taiwan (10/10) happens to be on a Saturday, so Nekosama co-hosting a Taiwanese party at Teance's courtyard with our tea buyer Chih Hui 智慧 !
They wanted this event to be a little different. Instead of Taiwanese food & culture, we want to focus on the people this time. What are they doing? | And why do they do it? | What does life outside of the golden triangle of doctors, lawyers & engineers look like lol? | How disappointed were their parents (jk but no really).
So, they’ve gathered a group of awesome Taiwanese & Taiwanese American small business owners who are passionate about their craft.
Makers & Artist highlights:
*AKU's BBQ - Alex: Taking smoky Yakitori to new heights. Aku's BBQ brings a new level of high-end izakaya standards, onigiri, and skewers from Berkeley to San Jose. | IG @akusbbq
Formosachocolates - Kimberly: Formosa Chocolates is a Taiwanese-American woman owned, artisanal chocolatier – Handcrafted with Passion!! Warm Taiwanese hospitality and Asian gift-giving traditions are important cornerstones of our company. | IG @formosachocolates
*Nekosama - Alyssa: Taiwanese woman-owned bakery making whimsical baked goods & pastries. Handcrafted, all-natural, Asian flavor-inspired -- Freshly made in small batches with local and natural ingredients. | IG @nekosama_ba
*YC Cho Art - Joyce: creates hand-carved block prints inspired by the beauty of nature and the places we wander. Every piece is hand printed with intention and care, offering a gentle reminder to slow down, look closely, and find beauty in everyday life. |
IG @yc.cho_art
**Leudles Doodles - Michelle: I am a queer Taiwanese-American artist who creates stationary items that illustrate the intersection of my identities as both a third culture child of immigrants and a queer person of color in America. |
IG @leudles.doodles
Shine On Studio - Kate: A creative space led by Bay Area illustrator/designer Kate Chuang, Shine On Studio creates art to inspire and spread a little extra shine. Blending playful illustrations, hand-drawn lettering, and cheerful messages, Kate’s goal is to connect people through happy vibes! | IG @shineon_by_k8c
Lab Mimi (resin drip plant maker) Shannon Kuo
Special shout out to @byfelicialiang , @leudles.doodles & @shineon_by_k8c for their awesome artwork used in this flyer
