Taiwanese Culture Night

Taiwanese Culture Night (TCN) is an annual, student-run cultural stage production hosted by a group of passionate UCLA students who aim to share the rich cultural and political history of Taiwan. To prepare for our 24th annual show, over 50 students from our cast, media, finance, backstage, and band committees have worked tirelessly to ensure the integrity, beauty, and authenticity of our production. Scheduled for Spring 2026 at Royce Hall, this free event aims to entertain, educate, and foster awareness of Taiwanese culture and its relevance to our community. With an audience of over 1,000, TCN seeks to create nostalgic and impactful experiences while addressing underrepresented cultural narratives on campus.

This year’s story follows a group of friends in high school navigating the challenges of youth during the early 2000s of Taiwan. Despite certain challenges the students build true friendships, finding strength, resilience, and integrity. Our show not only tells a powerful tale of persevering through adversity, but also highlights Taiwan’s cultural zeitgeist during the “Y2K” time period. By reflecting on how the friends band together to overcome trials and tribulations, we celebrate Taiwan’s capacity to confront challenges and emerge stronger.

For over 20 years, TCN has provided free admission to anyone interested, reaching over 1,000 students and faculty each year, many of whom have little exposure to Taiwanese culture. By offering free entry, TCN successfully shares and celebrates Taiwanese culture with a diverse audience, ensuring financial concerns don’t hinder participation. To make this possible, we must raise over $40,000 to cover costs for production, costumes, props, filming, the use of Royce Hall, and more. As a free, fully student-run event, we humbly seek your support to continue promoting Taiwanese culture and ensuring the success of TCN. Your contribution will play a crucial role in bringing this impactful production to life.

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