Taiwan Vibes: Festival Food Workshop | Ang Ku Kueh & Cao Zai Guo

Discover the stories and traditions behind two beloved Taiwanese festival foods.

Join us for a hands-on culinary workshop where you’ll learn how to make Ang Ku Kueh (Red Tortoise Cake) and Cao Zai Guo (Herbal Rice Cake) while exploring the cultural meanings and customs connected to Taiwanese festivals and family traditions.

Participants will shape and prepare traditional Taiwanese rice cakes by hand while learning about the symbolism behind these foods and their role in Taiwanese celebrations, seasonal customs, and religious traditions.

This workshop offers a unique opportunity to experience Taiwan’s food culture through both cooking and storytelling.

• Anyone interested in Taiwanese food and traditions
• Home cooks and food enthusiasts
• Friends, families, and community members
• No prior cooking experience required

• ⚠️ Food Allergy Notice
  If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please contact us before the event. We will do our best to accommodate, but cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment.
• All ingredients and materials included
• Limited seating available

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Phone: +1 (718) 445-7007

Email: [email protected]

Website: nytaiwancenter.org/mandarin

Address: 137-44 Northern Blvd., Flushing, NY 11354

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