F:F:F Formosa:Finland:Fest brings food and music to Finland

F:F:F Formosa:Finland:Fest brings food and music to Finland

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Taiwan is set to make a big splash in Finland with a festival covering everything from Taiwanese music, to food and, of course, bubble tea. The F:F:F Formosa:Finland:Fest will take place on July 11 in Finland, with musical acts such as Amazing Show, Lilium and DJ Dungi Sapor. Organized by the National Cultural Association of Taiwan, the festival will also feature a market in hopes of introducing Finnish audiences to delicacies such as pineapple cakes, tea and other Taiwanese favorites.

Fresh from their 10th anniversary concert back in their hometown Chiayi last month, rock band Amazing Show had more news to celebrate.

Ting-wen
Amazing Show bassist
We’re taking all the energy we’ve charged up with here, and the nourishment it has given us to launch into the galaxy and make as statement on the international stage.

On July 11, the band will join rock band Lilium, DJ Dungi Sapor and foodie YouTuber Play with Shen at the “F:F:F Formosa:Finland:Fest” in Finland, organized by the National Cultural Association of Taiwan.

Lee Hou-ching
National Cultural Association of Taiwan
Lilium’s music incorporates elements of Taiwanese Beiguan music, which is often described as Taiwan’s own version of heavy metal. This musical exchange is sure to set off sparks.

And it’s not just music. The festival hopes to also forge cultural connections through food. An international market will treat revelers to Taiwanese specialties such as pineapple cakes, red bean cakes, bubble tea, dried fruits and more.

Lee Hou-ching
National Cultural Association of Taiwan
If you capture their taste buds, you capture their heart. Besides bubble tea, there will also be tea from one of Taiwan’s century-old tea producers. We hope to make friends through tea.

The festival aims to let the world hear Taiwan’s fantastic music, and leave visitors from all over the world with a lasting taste of Taiwan.

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#taiwan #music #heavymetal #rock #food #tea #boba #bubbletea

台芬文化節7月登場! 美秀集團將攜台式熱情前進芬蘭

2026-06-12

中華文化總會宣布，今年 7 月 11 號將在芬蘭舉辦「台芬文化節」，美秀集團將攜手樂團"百合花"、DJ汝妮等不同曲風，要用台式熱情遠征北歐，不只有強大的音樂陣容，主辦單位這次還找來知名美食網紅「陪沈團」，要帶著鳳梨酥、紅豆餅、還有珍珠奶茶一同前進芬蘭。

上個月才剛完成出道十週年返鄉演唱會的"美秀集團"，如今又有好消息。

[[美秀集團成員婷文]]
“這一次我們就已經帶著在這個土地充的電，然後還有它給我們滋養，我們即將準備好在飛往銀河，繼續往國際前進。”

宣布7/11將攜手，樂團"百合花"、DJ汝妮，以及知名美食YouTuber-陪沈團，一同參加，中華文化總會在芬蘭舉辦的"F:F:F 台芬文化節"。

[[文總秘書長李厚慶]]
“那特別像百合花，他又帶了台灣的北管的元素過去，那北管一直都說是這個台式的重金屬，所以我們相信說音樂這樣的一個交集，相信一定會蹦出非常多的火花。”

除了透過音樂，碰撞出精彩火花，文總也特別精選鳳梨酥、紅豆餅、珍奶、果乾等台灣特色美食，要在國際市集上征服世界的味蕾。

[[文總秘書長李厚慶]]
“因為我們都知道吃的東西，就是抓住他的味就抓住他的心，喝的部分，除了珍珠奶茶，也把台灣百年的老茶廠的茶葉帶到現場，希望我們可以用茶來交朋友。”

"台芬文化節"不僅要讓世界聽見台灣美妙的樂章，更要在國際寫下對台灣的美味記憶。

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