The taiwanfest.ch “Taiwanesische Bücherbörse” (Taiwanese Book Flea Market) is a non-profit event in Switzerland initiated by four Taiwanese expatriates who share a love for reading and storytelling. The festival focuses on publications in Traditional Chinese and also features a lively market with Taiwanese culture and food.

The first festival was held in 2023 in Rotkreuz, brought about 250 participants from across Switzerland for a day of second-hand books, food, literary talks, children’s workshops, picture-book storytelling, and Gongfu Cha.

The second edition in 2025, held in central Zürich, expanded the program with Taiwan–Switzerland cultural exhibitions, a four-language poetry exhibition, a postcard exhibition, and a story concert, attracting around 350 visitors.

Encouraged by the positive feedback, we are now preparing for the third “Taiwanesische Bücherbörse” in 2027 and look forward to your participation!

Taiwan Youth Initiatives in Europe (TYIE) was founded in October 2024 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The organization was established by young Taiwanese living across Europe.

Under growing geopolitical pressure, Taiwan continues to face challenges on the international stage, while human rights issues also receive increasing attention. Therefore, we focus on cultural diplomacy as our main approach. Through creative initiatives, we aim to strengthen Taiwan’s international visibility, build partnerships with international actors, and support Taiwan’s participation in international organizations.

Our mother tongue embodies many emotions and childhood memories and is rich of traditional knowledge and cultural treasures. Let’s encourage more people to practice Taiwanese/Tâi-gí together. The more people speak and learn it, the greater the hope for our mother tongue! If you are interested in learning Taiwanese/Tâi-gí, please feel free to contact us.