Taiwanese Cultural Association

Taiwanese Cultural Association
	The commemorative group photo of the first board meeting of the Taiwanese Cultural Association.
Abbreviation	TCA
Formation	October 17, 1921
Founder	Chiang Wei-shui, Lin Hsien-tang

The Taiwanese Cultural Association (TCA; Chinese: 台灣文化協會; pinyin: Táiwān wénhuà xiéhuì) was an important organization during the Japanese rule of Taiwan. It was founded by Chiang Wei-shui on 17 October 1921,^[1] in Daitōtei, a district in modern-day Taipei,^[2] gathering Taiwanese intellectuals and aiming for the delivery of progressive ideas and values. It also functions as a political group advocating for Taiwanese collective consciousness and thought. The first foundation day was held on October 17, 1921, when Lin Hsien-tang (林獻堂) was elected as president, Yang Chi-chen (楊吉臣) as assistant vice president, and Chiang Wei-shui (蔣渭水) as director.

^ Huang, Sung-Hsien (2007). 臺灣文化協會的思想與運動（1921-1931） [Political Thoughts and Social Movements of The Taiwanese Cultural Association from 1921-1931]. Chinese Culture University. p. 25.
^ Han Cheung (16 October 2016). "Taiwan in Time: Anti-colonial messages from the sky". Taipei Times. Retrieved 16 October 2016.

[1] Huang, Sung-Hsien (2007). 臺灣文化協會的思想與運動（1921-1931） [Political Thoughts and Social Movements of The Taiwanese Cultural Association from 1921-1931]. Chinese Culture University. p. 25.

[2] Han Cheung (16 October 2016). "Taiwan in Time: Anti-colonial messages from the sky". Taipei Times. Retrieved 16 October 2016.

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