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Taipei to host Muslim cultural festival for Eid al-FitrPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taipei to host Muslim cultural festival for Eid al-Fitr

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.

Filipino hip hop crew calls for dance battle with Taiwanese groupsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Filipino hip hop crew calls for dance battle with Taiwanese groups

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.

Filipino summer basketball league kicks off in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Filipino summer basketball league kicks off in Taipei

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.

Befriending the World - Eid al-Fitr Celebration in Taipei Bedazzles MuslimsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Befriending the World - Eid al-Fitr Celebration in Taipei Bedazzles Muslims

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, Australian runners win again at Taipei 101 Run UpPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Polish, Australian runners win again at Taipei 101 Run Up

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.

12th Asian Airgun Championship gets underway in TaoyuanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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12th Asian Airgun Championship gets underway in Taoyuan

The 12th Asian Airgun Championship is underway at the National Shooting Training Base-Gongxi Shooting Range in Taoyuan City, northern Taiwan.

The Visit of the Southeast Asian Official Delegation to Taichung City Government for Industrial and City ExchangesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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The Visit of the Southeast Asian Official Delegation to Taichung City Government for Industrial and City Exchanges

The delegation of the South East Asian Government Official Studies Camp in Taiwan visited Taichung City Government today (21st) with the aim to understand the planning of the New Southbound Policy and regional links among states of the Taichung City Government as well as the proposal to build sister city relationships with Malang, the second largest city of East Java, Indonesia. The Deputy Mayor Yang Chiung-Ying said Taichung has abundant resources of agriculture, education, and technology indus

City Leaders from around the World Meet in Taipei, Share Smart Cities Innovations at 2019 SCSEPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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City Leaders from around the World Meet in Taipei, Share Smart Cities Innovations at 2019 SCSE

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.

2019 WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup in Tainan from July 26 to August 4 Mayor Huang:
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2019 WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup in Tainan from July 26 to August 4 Mayor Huang: "Let's Keep the Champion Cup in Tainan!"

After many years of hard work, Tainan City finally won the hosting rights for seven consecutive editions of the WBSC U12 Baseball World Cup (from 2015 to 2027). The V WBSC U12 Baseball World Championship will be held between July 26 and August 4, 2019, at Tainan Asia-Pacific International Baseball Stadiums and Training Centers, and Shanhua Baseball Field. Mayor Huang Wei-che, Chinese Taipei Baseball Association Secretary-general Lin Zong-cheng, Ministry of the Interior Political Deputy Minister

Taipei City Opens Migrant Caregiver Family Support HotlinePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taipei City Opens Migrant Caregiver Family Support Hotline

With Taiwan quickly becoming a super-aged society, more than 40,000 families in Taipei employ migrant workers to take care of their elderly or physically/mentally-disabled family members. To help ease these families’ pressure in providing informal care and to know what long-term care services are available, Taipei City has set up the Migrant Caregiver Family Support Hotline at (02) 7703-1977. The service is now running as a pilot project for families in the Zhongshan and Datong districts.