About this Event
🌟 Event Description
Cool down with one of Taiwan’s most iconic summer desserts!
Join us for a fun and hands-on workshop where you’ll make handmade taro balls and sweet potato balls, then build your own Taiwanese shaved ice dessert using a variety of colorful toppings.
🍧 Workshop Theme
Participants will learn about the history and evolution of Taiwanese shaved ice culture and why it remains one of Taiwan’s most beloved summer treats.
You’ll also make handmade taro balls and sweet potato balls with their signature “QQ” texture — soft, chewy, and uniquely satisfying.
From classic toppings to refreshing shaved ice combinations, this workshop is a delicious way to experience Taiwanese dessert culture.
💬 Who Should Join?
- Dessert lovers and foodies
- Anyone interested in Taiwanese culture
- Friends, families, and community members of all ages
- No prior cooking experience required
📌 Notes
- ⚠️ Food Allergy Notice
If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please contact us before the event. We will do our best to accommodate, but cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment. - All ingredients and materials included
- Limited seating available
🌴 Taiwan Vibes-Summer Series
June 27
🎨 Hakka Indigo Dyeing – Level 1
Create your own indigo-dyed piece using traditional techniques.
July 11
🎨 Hakka Indigo Dyeing – Level 2
Explore more advanced indigo dyeing patterns and techniques.
July 18
🍍 Pineapple Cake & Taiwanese Tea
Make Taiwan’s iconic pineapple cakes and experience tea culture.
August 1
🧧 Ang Ku Kueh & Cao Zai Guo
Discover traditional Taiwanese festival foods and their cultural meanings.
August 8
🍧 Taiwanese Shaved Ice
Make handmade QQ taro balls and enjoy a classic summer dessert.
August 15
🌃 Taiwan Night Market Experience
Make tanghulu and play classic Taiwanese night market games.
📞 Contact Us
Phone: +1 (718) 445-7007
Email: [email protected]
Website: nytaiwancenter.org/mandarin
Address: 137-44 Northern Blvd., Flushing, NY 11354
Facebook / Instagram: @NewYorkTaiwanCenter
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Taiwan Center Inc. 紐約台灣會館, 13744 Northern Boulevard, Queens, United States
USD 39.19 to USD 65.87









