By Dionysus Translated by Cara Steenstra

The 2005 IKEA Gourmet Taipei Food and Wine Festival will be held at the TWTC Exhibition Hall II from May 20 to 22 this year. The Swedish Mid-Summer Celebration is the theme of this year's show, and the famous Swedish chef Kurt Weid will attend the event as the celebrity chef. There will also be more exhibitors this year with even more types of food that is for sure to bring surprises and fun to the Festival. Diners can get free entrance to the Festival if they dine at the participating restaurants starting from now. Official Website: http://www.gourmet-taipei.com
The Festival: May 20 to May 22, from 10am to 6pm at the TWTC Exhibition Hall II
Entrance Fee: NT$200 for adults
NT$150 for students and police/military personnel
NT$100 for the elderly (65 and above) and kids under 110cm