# Event Details - **Event Name**: Austin-Taichung 40th Anniversary Celebration - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 11:30 am – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: An international, family-friendly festival celebrating 40 years of friendship between Austin, Texas, and Taichung, Taiwan.About this EventSponsored by the City of AustinJoin the Austin–Taichung Sister City Committee and Austin Sister Cities International (ASCI) for a free, family-friendly celebration commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Austin–Taichung Sister City Partnership.Since 1986, Austin and Taichung, Taiwan, have shared a lasting friendship built on cultural exchange, education, business collaboration, and citizen diplomacy. This special anniversary celebrates four decades of meaningful connections between our communities and the people who have helped strengthen them.Enjoy an afternoon of live cultural performances, community and cultural booths, authentic Taiwanese street food and boba, family-friendly activities, and raffle prize drawings, while learning more about the rich traditions of Taiwan and Austin's international community.Whether you're discovering Sister Cities for the first time or have been part of the program for years, we invite you to celebrate this important milestone with us.Event Details:Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026Time: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM (program may extend until 3:00 PM)Venue: Asian American Resource CenterRun of Show: (*subject to change)11:30 am - 12:00 pm: Welcome Remarks by Community Leaders and City Officials12:00 pm - 12:05 pm: Video Message from the Mayor of Taichung12:05 pm - 12:15 pm: 40 Years of Friendship in Action: A Video Highlighting Partnership Outcomes & Community Impact12: 15 pm - 2:00 pm: Live performances12:15 pm: FASCA YoYo & Dance performances12:30 pm: Austin Chinese Choir12:45 pm: UriKarak Dance Group1:00 pm: TZU CHI Foundation1:15 pm: Fu Guang Shan Temple1:30 pm: K-POP Dance1:45 pm: Austin Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce2:00 pm: Dragon Dance by UT2:15 pm - 2:30 pm: Closing Remarks & Raffle Prize DrawingsAbout Austin-Taichung Sister City:The Austin–Taichung Sister City relationship was established in 1986 through the efforts of Mr. Robert Huang, whose vision helped bring the two cities together. That same year, Austin Mayor Frank C. Cooksey led a delegation to Taichung, followed by a reciprocal visit from Taichung Mayor Chang Ziyuan the following year. Over the past four decades, the partnership has continued to foster cultural understanding, educational opportunities, business collaboration, and lifelong friendships between our communities.About Austin Sister Cities International:Austin Sister Cities International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating global relationships through citizen diplomacy. Working with Austin's 14 Sister City Committees and 1 Friendship City, ASCI creates opportunities for cultural exchange, educational partnerships, business collaboration, and community engagement.Learn more at Agenda🕑: 11:30 AM - 02:30 PMFestival Schedule🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMWelcome Remarks🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PMCelebrating 40 Years of Friendship🕑: 12:15 PM - 02:15 PMLive Performances🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:30 PMClosing Remarks & Raffle Prize Drawing - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/austin/austin-taichung-40th-anniversary-celebration/100001993875324770 - **Event Categories**: festivals, food-truck-festivals, food-drinks, art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Location: Asian American Resource Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Austin - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Asian American Resource Center - **lat**: 30.3400795 - **long**: -97.6810656 - **full address**: Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Road, Austin, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Austin-Taichung 40th Anniversary Celebration - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/e9fd0885fe6a0f52f759a4a517e2c497bc14c560c0a3681c3f90b88700be3163-rimg-w1200-h645-dcf2f1f4-gmir.jpg?v=1785138401 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Austin-Taichung 40th Anniversary Celebration being held? - **A:** Austin-Taichung 40th Anniversary Celebration takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 11:30 am to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Road, Austin, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Austin-Taichung 40th Anniversary Celebration? - **A:** Austin-Taichung 40th Anniversary Celebration is organized by Austin Sister Cities International. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Austin-Taichung 40th Anniversary Celebration is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Austin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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