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Hundreds of Catholic migrants celebrate Christmas in Taipei

Over 500 members of northern Taiwan's Catholic community celebrated Christmas with performances and prayers Sunday at a Taipei church devoted to helping migrants feel at home while working here.

Christmas celebration breaks barriers for migrant fishermen

Hundreds of people gathered Saturday at a church in Yilan County, northeastern Taiwan, to celebrate Christmas with the county's migrant fishermen and recognize their contributions to society.

New five-piece rock band wins Filipino battle of bands competition

A new five-piece rock band from Taoyuan Sunday won a year-end battle of the bands competition in Hsinchu County that aimed to provide exposure for up-and-coming Filipino migrant worker music groups.

Filipino winter basketball league tips off in Taichung

A winter basketball tournament for over 30 teams of Filipino players was launched in Taichung on Sunday, with hundreds of people gathering at a city park for the opening ceremony and to watch the first two games.

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Christmas event aimed at breaking barriers for migrant fishermen

Migrant fishermen are in for a treat this festive season as they have been invited to a Christmas celebration in Yilan County's Su'ao Township as part of efforts to ensure that they are not marginalized, the organizers said Thursday.

Cosplay contest for Filipino migrant workers to be held in HsinchuPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Cosplay contest for Filipino migrant workers to be held in Hsinchu

Migrant workers' dressed as characters in comics and online games will take center stage this month at a cosplay competition in Hsinchu City, the organizers said Tuesday.

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Weekend fair to feature immigrant women in startup businesses

Immigrant women in Taiwan who are running startup businesses or aspire to do so will take center stage this weekend at a fair in Taipei, the Foundation for Women's Rights Promotion and Development, which is hosting the event, said Wednesday.

Filipino Christmas celebrations to kick off Sunday in TaoyuanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Filipino Christmas celebrations to kick off Sunday in Taoyuan

The Philippine representative office will host a Christmas celebration in Taoyuan on Sunday to spread festive cheer for Filipinos in Taiwan with prizes, cultural presentations and a performance by a special celebrity guest from the Philippines.

Children of immigrants break down cultural barriers at Sunday showPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Children of immigrants break down cultural barriers at Sunday show

Close to 90 children from new immigrant families showcased their talents and skills at a presentation in Taipei on Sunday that validated classes held by local foundations designed to help them avoid being marginalized.

Second batch of medical interpreters for immigrants complete trainingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Second batch of medical interpreters for immigrants complete training

Twenty-six interpreters graduated recently from a training program offered by the New Taipei government with the goal of facilitating better communication between healthcare professionals and migrant workers who require psychological counseling, a labor official in the city said Thursday.