Name: Community Services Center: Poetry Night
Start: 2026-05-07T19:00:00+08:00
End: 2026-05-07T21:00:00+08:00
Location: 春秋書店

𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗨𝗘 𝗛𝗔𝗦 𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗘. 𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘:
https://communitycenter.org.tw/events/2026-05-07-evening-event-poetry-night/
The Center’s Poetry Night returns for its fifth edition at café bookstore 春秋書店 (Athena Books) 📚☕ Whether you’re a seasoned poet, a first-time performer, or simply an appreciator of the art, this is a welcoming space to share your words or enjoy an evening of inspiring poetry. Expect a mix of heartfelt storytelling, thought-provoking themes, and creative expression in a warm, supportive setting.
Bring your poems if you’d like to share. We’ll be inviting audience members to hop in throughout the night, or you can simply listen and be a part of our welcoming space!
✨ 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗲𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
We are honored to welcome acclaimed poet and songwriter Chen Ko-Hua (陳克華) for a special guest reading of his published English-language poetry during the evening.
A celebrated literary figure in Taiwan, Dr. Chen has published over sixty volumes of poetry and writing, with works translated into multiple languages. His creative practice spans poetry, song lyrics, essays, and visual arts, earning him numerous prestigious literary awards. His presence brings a unique opportunity to experience the work of a prolific and influential voice in modern poetry.
☕ 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗 – 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸! ☕
🌟 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻:
Thursday, May 7 (7 PM - 9 PM)
📍 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
Athena Books 春秋書店
No. 7號, Lane 41, Chifeng St, Datong District, Taipei City, 103
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🎙 𝗜𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱? 🎙
Athena Books has limited space, so we kindly ask that you register through our website in advance to help us reserve a spot for you.
𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: https://communitycenter.org.tw/events/2026-03-26-evening-event-poetry-night/
🎙 𝗗𝗼 𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝗲𝗺? 🎙
No, we’re doing things a little differently this year. If you feel inspired during the evening, you’re welcome to hop in and share your poem when the moment feels right.
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💙𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿?💙
Founded in 1985, the Community Services Center is a non-profit organization committed to supporting Taiwan's international and third-culture community. As a licensed mental health counseling center, we provide professional counseling services in both English and Chinese. Beyond counseling, we offer a variety of programs and events, including cooking classes, Chinese language courses, tours, and cultural workshops—all designed to help you feel at home in Taiwan.
❓Questions? Contact us at [email protected]