Led by Head of Delegation Andy Liu and Deputy Head of Delegation Pei-Fen Hsieh, the 24 Taiwan International Youth Ambassadors who have distinguished themselves from 600 applicants visited Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from August 26th to 30th, 2026. The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) organized a series of programs including courtesy calls, cultural performances, youth and basketball exchange, and visit to bilateral cooperation projects.
During the delegation’s visit to the Embassy, H.E. Fiona Fan, Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) stressed the importance of Value Diplomacy, as the steadfast friendship between the two countries flourish on the shared value of freedom and democracy, and Taiwan’s endeavor in deepening collaboration through the Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project. Ambassador Fan encouraged the Youth Ambassadors to actively engage with Vincentian youth during their visit to jointly advance diplomatic efforts.
Following their arrival on August 26th, the Delegation paid a courtesy call on Hon. Fitzgerald Bramble, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, Foreign Investment and Diaspora Affairs. Minister Bramble welcomed the delegation as the two countries celebrated 45 years of diplomatic ties, and looked forward to fostering connection and understanding between the peoples. On August 27th, the delegation paid a courtesy call on H.E. Stanley John, Governor-General of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, performed Taiwanese folk tunes with traditional instruments and engaged with Vincentian youth. The Governor-General graciously encouraged the youth to unleash their creativity in shaping the next era.
In the evening of August 27th, the Embassy and the Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture and Creative Industries were proud to present the “Taiwan—Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Cultural Night.” The Governor-General graced the evening with His Excellency’s presence, while cabinet members including Hon. St. Clair Leacock, Deputy Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Minister Bramble, Hon. Kaschaka Cupid, Minister of Youth, Sports, Culture and Creative Industries, and Hon. Phillip Jackson, Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Innovation, Digital Transformation and Information, participated in the event after Parliament sitting. Acting Commissioner Trevor Bailey of Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force, government officials, friends from arts and culture, students and media were present, packing Peace Memorial Hall with over 230 audiences.
In the remark, Ambassador Fan stressed the meaningfulness of the Delegation’s visit as Taiwan and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines celebrated 45th anniversary of steadfast diplomatic relation. The friendship has been manifested through critical infrastructure including Argyle International Airport and Kingstown Port Modernization, while youth empowerment has always been at the centre of policy priority for both governments. Taiwan has been actively promoting the “Taiwan Global Pathfinder Initiative,” enabling youth to fulfil their dreams in our allied country. Through culture, music and performing art, the friendship between the two countries will further surpass geographical boundaries and bring the hearts of peoples even closer.
Deputy Prime Minister Leacock commended the development, order, culture and resilience he had witnessed firsthand during his trip to Taiwan earlier this year, and encouraged youth to forge friendship that could continue to flourish through different stages of life, long as the diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Taiwan Youth Ambassadors presented “Melodious Island Sounds,” “The Beauty of Taiwanese Folklore,” and “Shine Shine Taiwan,” three main programs featuring Hakka culture, Taiwanese opera, martial arts, Taiwanese folk songs, rap, street dances, and “Team Taiwan” baseball cheering tunes to showcase different facets of culture that the people of Taiwan are extremely proud of. Vincentian performers presented traditional and African-Caribbean dances, and performed Taiwanese songs with steel pan. The highlight of the evening is Taiwan Youth Ambassadors’ joint performance in the traditional Vincentian dances “Tin-Go-Lay” and Maypole with only a few hours of rehearsal earlier in the day, demonstrating the fruitful outcomes of youth exchanges between Taiwan and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
