What a day!

From early morning, Bridgewater Commons Mall was buzzing with people, music, drums, laughter, and the unmistakable energy of Taiwan. Visitors came from near and far, and even some who happened to drive past the yellow Taiwan YES! tents saw the crowds and turned around to join the celebration.

And there was plenty to keep everyone there.

Taiwanese music and dance filled the air. Authentic Taiwanese food drew long lines. Traditional games, calligraphy, crafts, and cultural activities brought out smiles and curiosity. More than 3,000 visitors came to experience a little taste of Taiwan right here in New Jersey.

For NATWA-NJ, this year's Taiwan YES! had a special meaning.

As part of our Bridging Generations (世代同歡) Project, we hosted a booth and invited visitors to participate in our Generations Survey. One of the happiest sights of the day was seeing families arrive together—sometimes three generations under one roof, enjoying the same celebration.

At our booth, visitors explored activities ranging from Fun Chinese Learning, Diabolo (扯鈴), Chinese calligraphy bookmarks, i 僑卡 benefits, and the Bridging Generations Survey, along with Taiwan YES!'s delicious combination of Taiwanese food and Traditional Mandarin language (台灣華語) learning.

And the day brought some wonderful results.

We received 90 additional survey responses, giving us even more voices to listen to as we continue learning about the experiences, perspectives, and connections within our Taiwanese American community.

Many visitors were also fascinated by the two Taiwanese-themed puzzles displayed at our booth. Several scanned the QR code to find out where they could purchase them.

Even more encouraging were the conversations about Bridging Generations itself. Some visitors wanted to learn more about the project, asked where they could find information about upcoming events, and wondered how they could participate. A couple of visitors even left their contact information because they wanted to become involved with NATWA-NJ.

It was a busy, joyful, very Taiwanese day—and for us, it was also a reminder of what community can look like when people of different ages and backgrounds come together.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared a smile, completed our survey, asked a question, or simply came to celebrate Taiwan with us.

We had a wonderful time at Taiwan YES! 2026.

We hope to see you again soon—at another Taiwanese American community event, and perhaps at one of our Bridging Generations gatherings! ❤️

On August 30, come join us with your family and friends to 2026 Taiwan YES!, a lively celebration of Taiwan right here in New Jersey!

Inspired by the vibrant atmosphere of Taiwan's famous night markets, Taiwan YES! brings together authentic Taiwanese cuisine, cultural performances, original crafts, traditional arts, and interactive experiences—all in one place.

And this year, there is something especially delicious to look forward to: famous Taiwanese chefs will be joining us to prepare authentic Taiwanese dishes! Come taste the flavors of Taiwan without getting on a plane.

Taste Taiwan! Remember Taiwan!

Craving Taiwanese food?

Want bubble tea?

Missing those beautiful songs and amazing performances?

Ready to play some night-market games and win prizes?

Looking for a fun way to experience Taiwanese culture with family and friends?

You'll find it all at Taiwan YES!

Enjoy exciting music and dance, cultural performances, traditional arts, games, and activities for the whole family. And don't miss the Taiwan YES! Raffle, with a grand prize of a round-trip ticket from New York (JFK) to Taiwan!

And don't forget to visit our booth!

NATWA-NJ (North America Taiwanese Women's Association – New Jersey Chapter), together with SLF (The Senary Leaf Foundation, co-organizer of Taiwan YES!) and TCML (The Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning, Princeton Chinese Language School), warmly invites you to our interactive booth.

Collect 3 Stamps. Win a Special Prize!

Choose from five fun activities:

• Mandarin Fun

• Chinese Yo-Yo

• Calligraphy Bookmark

• i-Compatriot Card

• Bridging Generations Survey

Collect 3 stamps to claim a special prize!

Complete all 5 activities for the Grand Slam Wheel Spin, with a chance to win one of only 5 Formosan Bear Neck Pillows!

More Than a Night Market

Taiwan YES! is more than just a festival of food, music, and fun.

It is a place where we get to know Taiwan, get to know one another, and strengthen the connections that make our community.

For Bridging Generations, this is what makes Taiwan YES! especially meaningful.

Culture comes alive when we experience it together—when grandparents, parents, children, friends, and neighbors share a meal, play a game, listen to music, learn something new, and create memories together.

Come with your family and friends. Taste Taiwan. Celebrate Taiwan. And connect with one another.

We can't wait to see you at Taiwan YES! on August 30!

Sunday 2026 August 30th 12pm - 6pm

Bridgewater Commons Mall

440 Commons Way

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

    Parking Lot 9, Old Lord & Taylor Entrance 

8 月 30 來參加 Taiwan YES!

一場靈感源自台灣著名夜市熱鬧氛圍的歡樂盛會！

道地台灣美食:  好吃的園遊美食，珍珠奶茶 刈包 鹽酥雞 … 客家粽 客家菜包 紅龜課，還有難能吃到的宴會級 Sushi，由台灣之光一番料理名廚提供頂級美味，喚醒您的台灣味覺回憶

音樂舞蹈

夜市遊戲

大抽獎：甘迺迪機場往返台灣機票！

台灣文化 傳統藝術

千萬別錯過 NATWA-NJ | SLF | TCML 展位！

NATWA-NJ (North America Taiwanese Women's Association - New Jersey Chapter) 攜手 SLF (The Senary Leaf Foundation) 和 TCML (The Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning operated by the Princeton Chinese Language School)，推出互動

「闖關集三章、好禮帶回家」

• 趣學華語

• 扯鈴體驗

• 書法書籤

• 辦 i 僑卡享好康

• 世代同歡問卷

每過 1 關蓋個章

集 3 個印章即可獲得特別獎！

集齊 5 個印章，即可轉動幸運轉盤，有機會贏取限量 5 個的台灣小熊頸枕！

「Taiwan YES！」活動不只美食、音樂和娛樂。 它更是一個了解台灣、認識彼此、跨越世代建立連結的機會。

8 月30帶阿公阿媽、小朋友和好朋友，好胃口、好心情來吧！

品味台灣！銘記台灣！彼此聯結！

台灣美食 文化藝術 全部大滿足!