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Food trucks dishing out free Filipino cuisine wrap up tour of Taipei

Two food trucks that were on a two-week tour of Taipei, providing free Filipino dishes such as pork sisig and pork adobo, along with San Miguel beers and mojitos, wrapped up their promotion on Tuesday.

Free Chinese class spots still open for Filipino workers in New TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Free Chinese class spots still open for Filipino workers in New Taipei

Around 15 spots on New Taipei’s free annual Mandarin Chinese program are still available for Filipino migrant workers, an official with the city's Labor Affairs Department told CNA Tuesday.

New Taipei opens singing contest to migrant workers

New Taipei has opened a singing contest for workers to migrant workers for the first time this year in its 16-year history, giving more people a chance at the NT$300,000 (US$10,073) in prize money, the city's Labor Affairs Department said Tuesday.

Ministry: 100% of new immigrants receive diploma certification

The education ministry says it has verified the school diplomas of every new immigrant that applied last year. Officials say that’s thanks to a recent push to simplify the verification process.

Indonesian artist hopes Taipei show offers a window into human psychePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Indonesian artist hopes Taipei show offers a window into human psyche

Japan-based Indonesian ceramic artist Albert Yonathan Setyawan has expressed hope that his “Speaking in Tongues” solo exhibition at Mind Set Art Center (MSAC) in Taipei will provide visitors with a window on the human pysche.

Philippine Independence Day event returns for first time in 3 years

The annual Philippine Independence Day celebration for Filipino migrant workers in Taiwan will return for the first time in three years on Sunday, with up to 3,000 people expected to attend, after a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) said Thursday.

Food trucks dishing out free Filipino cuisine kick off tour of Taipei

Two Filipino food trucks dishing out free pork sisig and pork adobo along with San Miguel beers and mojitos have kicked off a two-week tour of Taipei to promote tourism in the Southeast Asian country.

Total prize pool of up to NTD 1.2 million! “Taichung International Animation Festival” short films submission deadline is June 30Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Total prize pool of up to NTD 1.2 million! “Taichung International Animation Festival” short films submission deadline is June 30

The clock is ticking! With the strong support of the Taichung City Government and the Information Bureau, the Taichung Film Development Foundation is hosting the short film competition of the 8th Taichung International Animation Festival (TIAF), with a total prize pool of up to NTD 1.2 million. Since the opening of the application in April this year, it has obtained more than 1000 excellent pieces of work. The application will be closed on June 30.

“A Trip of Culture in Chiayi City” – Pencak Silat, Mexican food and Indonesian BatikPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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“A Trip of Culture in Chiayi City” – Pencak Silat, Mexican food and Indonesian Batik

People who live in Chiayi City with different cultural backgrounds make the city more diverse. “A Trip of Culture in Chiayi City” today explores the life of foreigners in Chiayi City and displays the beauty of their cultures.

Eid al-Fitr celebrations return to Da’an Park after two-year hiatusPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Eid al-Fitr celebrations return to Da’an Park after two-year hiatus

Taipei’s annual Eid al-Fitr celebrations returned to Da’an Forest Park after a two-year hiatus Sunday, with around 10,000 festivalgoers enjoying an array of attractions including a Halal bazaar, outdoor cinema, and interactive cultural exchange booths.