By Lincoln TanAfter an absence of nearly a decade, Taiwan Day will be back this weekend, celebrated at Auckland's Aotea Square. "A lot has happened over the last 10 years, including the revelation of more evidence that New Zealand Maori could have originated from Taiwan," said Lu, a member of the Taiwan Hwa Hsia Society. Organisers are hoping to make this an annual event, Lu said, and to make Taiwan Day "a day that Auckland anticipates and looks forward to". Three in four, or 4290, lived in the Auckland region and the median age was 31.6 per cent. Taiwan Day 2016Where: Aotea Square, AucklandWhen: Oct 22-23, 10am to 8pm Sat, 10am to 6pm SunWhat: Cultural performances, dragon dances, Taiwanese cuisine, exhibition- NZ Herald

Source: New Zealand Herald October 20, 2016 03:45 UTC