The Taiwanese American Foundation's 2001 Annual Fundraiser Scheduled on December 1st

Concert and exhibition by award-winning Taiwanese aboriginal duet "Bei Yuan San Mao" and wood sculptor Hsin-Yi Wang

San Diego, November 21, 2001: Taiwanese American Foundation of San Diego and Taiwanese American Community Center will host an annual fundraising event on Saturday, December 1st at the community center.

The fundraiser will begin with a reception, followed by a silent auction, a concert by duet "Bei Yuan San Mao," a live auction by sculptor Hsin-Yi Wang, and a banquet at Emerald Seafood Restaurant.

"Bei Yuan San Mao" has won the "Best Duet Group Award" at Taiwan's Golden Melody Award this year. The group has constantly sought opportunities to promote Taiwanese aboriginal culture by giving charitable performances.

Award winning artist Mr. Hsin-Yi Wang will have a Wood Sculpture Exhibition from 12/01/2001 to 12/29/2001 at Taiwan Center's art gallery. An opening ceremony will be held on the day of the fundraiser. Mr. Wang travels frequently to promote the aboriginal tribe culture in Taiwan; he has won a number of awards since he began to participate in competitions in 1990.

The event will start at 4 p.m. and end at 10 p.m. Taiwanese American Community Center is located at 7170 Convoy Court, San Diego. Emerald Seafood Restaurant is located at 3790 Convoy Street, San Diego. For tickets or any further information about the event, please contact TACC at 858-560-8884.

About TAFSD & TACC
The Taiwanese American Foundation was founded in 1996 with the dedication and commitment of the Taiwanese American community in San Diego. The Foundation was incorporated in the State of California as a nonprofit, public, and charitable organiztion. The mission of the Foundation is to strengthen and enhance Taiwanese American individual and family life in San Diego. The Taiwanese American Community Center is an oeprational unit of the Foundation to provide variety of programs and services to Taiwanese Americans in San Diego.