Newton 2017 Taiwan Day is an event you dare not miss! It provides a venue to share Taiwanese culture and cuisine with the public. Special performance by Formosa Melody Music is invited to perform the sound from the Heartstrings of Homeland. Whether you are Taiwanese or not, there is surely something fun for everyone with our performances and cheap tapas-style food items. Entertainment + food + crowd→ a good afternoon! Title: Newton 2017 Taiwan Day – visit MJNE BoothMJNE Booth is looking for volunteers!! Come network and meet everyone!When: May 6th, 11:30-4:00PMWhere: Hyde Community Center – 90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, MAOpen to public, free entrance. https://newtontaiwanday.wordpress.com/
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