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It's the start of the festive season, so why not join Christophe and Kuang-Ping for some festive French fare. Beef Wellington is at the center of this meal accompanied by a red wine sauce, Gratin Dauphinoise and seasonal greens. If that isn't mouthwatering enough, you will also learn how to prepare a Cointreau and Orange Souffle for dessert. You are guaranteed to leave feeling pleasantly full and ready to wow your family and friends.

Instructor: Christophe Charrondiere and Kuang-Ping Tung

Online registration closes the Monday before the cooking class begins!
If you are interested in the class after this deadline, please contact The Center.

“Ready for a road trip? First we'll head to Yehliu Geo Park where you can see some unique rock formations like honeycomb rocks, mushroom-shaped rocks and the famous Queen's Head. There is a well-laid-out stone trail (about 1.5km one way) that will allow us to view the rocks and enjoy some sea air. After the Geopark, we will return to the bus and go on to the Juming Sculpture Museum. Ju Ming is a famous Taiwanese sculptor who uses different materials such as ceramic, bronze and steel to produce a variety of works of art. Here you can stroll around the outdoor museum at your own pace, enjoying the art set against a natural backdrop of green mountains and the ocean. There is a small cafe selling drinks and snacks but we suggest you bring a packed lunch to enjoy outside. Entrance fee to the Geo park and the Museum included. “

Instructor: Jennifer Turek

Depending on the activity, online registration closes between 3-5 days before an activity begins. After this time, please contact the Center directly to see if spaces remain available.
 

Among the many pleasures of living in Asia, one is that our senses are constantly invited to new experiences, whether it is the sights, the sounds, the (mostly) wonderful flavors or the scents. Who hasn't been called by a whiff of incense when passing by a temple, or captivated by the atmosphere created by the trails of smoke? The history of incense is rich and its scents varied. In this workshop, you will learn about the history and varieties of agarwood, the king of incense. You will also have a chance to make incense sticks so you can take home around a dozen of your own self-rolled.

Instructor: Alex Syed

Online pre-registration closes 5 days before an activity begins!
If you are interested in the class after this deadline, please contact The Center.

This moderately strenuous 10km hike starts on a dirt and paved stone trail and is not very steep. However, the highlight of the hike is the Hongludi Nanshan Fude Temple, dedicated to Tudigong (Chinese God of Earth) and you need to climb 1200 steps to reach it! This is the workout section of the hike. There is a huge statue of the Earth God on the roof with two big dragons on either side. Inside the temple there are several different gods who are in charge of different aspects of life: romance, good fortune, etc. From the temple you have a beautiful view of Taipei city. On our way down we will pass a small, but well-decorated Burmese-style temple and we finish back at the Nanshijiao MRT Station. This hike requires a reasonable level of fitness.

Instructor: Dory Chung

Depending on the activity, online registration closes between 3-5 days before an activity begins. After this time, please contact the Center directly to see if spaces remain available.
 

Join Lucy for a fun trip to Yingge, well known for its ceramic wares. We'll take the train to Yingge and then walk to the Ceramic Museum to learn about Yingge's history. Then we'll stroll over to the old streets which are full of shops selling all different kinds of ceramics. You can also find beautiful wooden ornaments and utensils, clothes and Taiwanese souvenirs so it is a paradise for shoppers. What's more it's the perfect opportunity to get your Christmas shopping done! Museum entrance fee included.

Instructor: Lucy Torres

Depending on the activity, online registration closes between 3-5 days before an activity begins. After this time, please contact the Center directly to see if spaces remain available.
 

The Taiwanese love to eat out at restaurants or in the night markets. However, there are also some very tasty home-cooked meals to be found. Today Ivy will show you how to prepare Braised Pork with Egg and Bean Curd, Hakka Stir Fry and Beef and Water Spinach. These dishes use local ingredients that are easy to find, so it makes sense to try them out while you're here.

Instructor: Ivy Chen

Online registration closes the Monday before the cooking class begins!
If you are interested in the class after this deadline, please contact The Center.