The OCAC 2019 Lunar New Year Goodwill Mission will perform in 13 cities in eight countries in the Asia-Pacific region from February 13 to March 10.

The Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) 2019 Lunar New Year Goodwill Mission will perform in 13 cities in eight countries in the Asia-Pacific region from February 13 to March 10. A pre-departure public performance was arranged for Keelung Cultural Center in Keelung City on January 20. OCAC Deputy Minster Kao Chien-chih attended the show, presented the flag to the Mission leader and offered encouragement to the members. The show was watched by more than 500 people amidst a happy atmosphere.

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