聖安東尼奧台灣同鄉會（TAA-SA）榮幸獲得聖安東尼奧市政府頒發的正式公告（Proclamation），宣布 **2026 年 10 月 10 日為「台灣文化日」（Taiwan Heritage Day）**，肯定台灣豐富的文化傳統，以及台灣人與台裔美國人對聖安東尼奧多元文化及社區發展的貢獻。
這份由市長 Gina Ortiz Jones 頒發的公告，不僅彰顯台灣的歷史、文化與傳統，也肯定台灣社群為聖安東尼奧帶來的文化活力與多元特色。
值得一提的是，公告中特別表彰聖安東尼奧台灣同鄉會多年來在推廣台灣文化、凝聚在地鄉親，以及促進聖安東尼奧與台灣交流方面的努力。同時也提及聖安東尼奧與台灣高雄市自 1982 年締結姊妹市以來，透過長期交流建立的深厚友誼。
對聖安東尼奧台灣同鄉會而言，這份肯定具有特別的意義，也是對歷年來所有會員、志工及支持者共同努力的鼓勵。多年來，同鄉會透過文化節慶、社區聚會及教育活動，不僅讓旅居當地的台灣鄉親有機會延續家鄉文化、聯絡感情，也讓不同文化背景的朋友有更多機會認識台灣。
同鄉會衷心感謝市長 Gina Ortiz Jones 及聖安東尼奧市政府給予這份珍貴的肯定，也感謝長期支持同鄉會的會員、志工及社區夥伴。因為有大家持續的參與和付出，才能讓台灣文化在聖安東尼奧持續傳承與發揚。
展望未來，聖安東尼奧台灣同鄉會將繼續致力於推廣台灣文化、凝聚在地社群，並促進更多文化交流，讓更多人認識台灣，也讓台灣文化成為聖安東尼奧多元文化中持續發光的一部分。
City of San Antonio Proclaims October 10, 2026, as Taiwan Heritage Day
The Taiwanese Association of San Antonio (TAASA) is honored to receive an official proclamation from the City of San Antonio declaring October 10, 2026, as Taiwan Heritage Day, recognizing the rich cultural heritage of Taiwan and the contributions of Taiwanese and Taiwanese Americans to the San Antonio community.
Issued by Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, the proclamation celebrates Taiwan’s history, traditions, and cultural identity while acknowledging the important role the Taiwanese community plays in enriching San Antonio’s cultural diversity.
The proclamation also specifically recognizes TAASA’s longstanding efforts to preserve and promote Taiwanese culture, foster community connections, and strengthen ties between San Antonio and Taiwan.** It further highlights the sister-city relationship between San Antonio and Kaohsiung, Taiwan, established in 1982, which has fostered decades of cultural exchange and friendship between the two cities.
For TAASA, this recognition represents an important milestone and a meaningful acknowledgment of the dedication of its members, volunteers, and supporters. Through cultural celebrations, community gatherings, and educational activities, the association continues to share Taiwanese traditions while creating opportunities for people of all backgrounds to connect and learn about Taiwan.
TAASA extends its sincere appreciation to Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and the City of San Antonio for this special recognition, as well as to the many members, volunteers, and community partners whose continued support has made these efforts possible.
As TAASA looks to the future, the association remains committed to celebrating Taiwanese heritage, strengthening community relationships, and fostering greater cultural understanding throughout San Antonio.
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