TAA Boston x TFFB Outdoor Movie Night & Taste of Taiwan Night Market
Schedule
Sat Aug 16 2025 at 06:30 pm to 09:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Hyde Playground | Newton, MA

About this Event

Taiwanese Association of America Boston Chapter X Taiwan Film Festival of Boston Outdoor Movie Night & a Taste of Taiwan Night Market
Come join us for a fun-filled evening at our Outdoor Movie Night and Taste of Taiwan Night Market event! We'll be screening a popular movie: Alishan Forest Railway Journey under the stars while you enjoy delicious Taiwanese street food and snacks. The event will take place at Hyde Playground (90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands, MA 02461). Please bring your friends and family for a night of entertainment and great food. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to experience Taiwanese culture right here in Boston!
Do you know that the New York Times spotlights Taiwan’s Alishan as one of 52 Places to Go in 2025? Celebrated for its unique experience of “riding vintage trains into lush mountains”, Alishan stands out as a must-visit spot for travelers seeking both natural beauty and cultural heritage.
This film is a collaborative production by Taiwan Public Television and Japan's NHK International. It is the first in the world to present the stunning landscapes of Alishan and the rich century-old cultural heritage of the forest railway in 8K resolution with 22.2 channel audio quality. This documentary is rich and diverse in content, showcasing the unique aspects of Alishan in Taiwan. In addition to employing the latest filming techniques, the team captured breathtaking scenery and unique railway construction methods, such as the figure-eight design, Z-shaped sections, horseshoe curves, and the restoration of century-old steam trains. They also filmed the domestically produced cypress train, the "Fusen," which has yet to be put into operation. Let’s follow the movie to join the Alisan Railway journey!
Invited Speaker: Ting-Wei Ku, Takao railway museum director, Rail News editor-in-chief
Official Trailer (English Version): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qbDVj28gm2bRPxkyAMpemHSKf09BTG99/view?usp=sharing
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Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Taiwan Night Market
Host: Food & Drinks
Info: Taiwanese Bentos (Lu Rou Fan & Vegan Curry) | Taiwanese Sausage | Fresh Fruits | Taiwanese Goodies | and MORE!
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Railway Expert Special Talk: Ting-Wei KU
Host: Speaker: Ting-Wei KU
Info: Ting-Wei KU
Young railway experts in Taiwan, dedicated to publishing promotional literature and organizing events related to railway culture.
Selected Publication/ Event:
[Book] Echoes Along the 2421m Ascent: Travelogue of the Alishan Forest Railway
https://railnews.tw/2421m
[Exhibition] Alishan on the Move (Chiayi, Taiwan)
🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Movie Screening: "Alishan Forest Railway Journey"
Host: Taiwanese Association of America Boston Chapter
Info: English with English subtitles
| Length: 1 hr
🕑: 09:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Q&A Session with Railway Expert: Ting-Wei KU
Host: Speaker: Ting-Wei KU
Info: Ting-Wei KU
Young railway experts in Taiwan, dedicated to publishing promotional literature and organizing events related to railway culture.
Selected Publication/ Event:
[Book] Echoes Along the 2421m Ascent: Travelogue of the Alishan Forest Railway
https://railnews.tw/2421m
[Exhibition] Alishan on the Move (Chiayi, Taiwan)
Where is it happening?
Hyde Playground, 90 Lincoln Street, Newton, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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