When attending the 2019 Eid al-Fitr Celebration in Taipei and Muslim Festival on June 9, Mayor Ko Wen-je commented that Taiwan’s government has proactively promoted the New Southbound Policy, and there is tremendous Muslim market potential in many Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei.
New Taipei’s free Chinese language program designed for migrant workers to help them assimilate more quickly into society is being held again this year and will start in early July, a New Taipei Labor Affairs Department official said Tuesday.
Tens of thousands of Muslims celebrated Eid al-Fitr, the “festival of the breaking of the fast,” at events in Taipei Sunday that were organized by various city government departments to mark the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.
Mayor Ko Wen-je visited the Taipei Travel Plaza at Taipei Main Station in the early morning of June 5 to attend the 2019 Indonesian Eid al-Fitr Eid Prayer, where he wished the Muslim community an Eid Mubarak. He also promised everyone that Taipei City will strive to become a more Muslim-friendly metropolis in the future.
A Muslim arts and cultural festival will be staged June 9 at Daan Forest Park in Taipei City to celebrate the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr.
One of Taiwan’s largest Filipino migrant worker hip hop dance crews Saturday called on local dance crews across the country to challenge them in dance battles, in an effort to showcase the two country’s respective street dance styles in the lead up to an annual street dance competition in Taipei next month.
The Taiwan chapter of the Confederation of Ilocano Association, Inc. (CIASI), or Samahang Ilocano, a Filipino organization that aims to help its compatriots in different countries, kicked off its 2019 summer basketball league tournament in Taipei Sunday.
Taiwan’s Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) has set a new record! This year, Taiwan has emerged as the 3rd most attractive non-Muslim destination among Muslims in the world. Besides continuing to promote a Muslim-friendly environment, Taipei City Government will also host the 2019 Eid al-Fitr Celebration in Taipei and Muslim Festival at the Daan Park on June 9, allowing citizens to befriend the world!
Polish national Piotr Lobodzinski and Australian Suzanne Walsham took home the winner's trophies at the annual Taipei 101 Run Up on Saturday for a second year in a row.
Today, on March 26th, a total of 128 city leaders and representatives from around the world participated in the “2019 Smart City Mayors’ Summit” held at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. Taipei City Government’s efforts in the implementation of Living Labs for smart city solutions has successfully established a globe image for itself, winning the recognition of other city leaders on the international stage.
