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Come and Celebrate the Eid at the Daan Forest Park Muslim CarnivalPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Come and Celebrate the Eid at the Daan Forest Park Muslim Carnival

To commemorate the Eid al-Fitr and build a Muslim-friendly city, Taipei City Government will be holding a fair at Daan Forest Park on Sunday, June 17. The organizers invite migrant workers, Muslims, and local residents to visit the fair to celebrate for an opportunity to experience Muslim food and culture!

Taipei City Department of Labor Reminds Employers to Respect the Religious Rights of Migrant WorkersPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taipei City Department of Labor Reminds Employers to Respect the Religious Rights of Migrant Workers

With more than forty thousand Indonesian migrant workers in the city and a significant number practicing Islam, the Department of Labor (DOL) reminds employers who work with Muslim employees to accommodate the fasting and prayer rituals conducted during Ramadan.

The Voice from Asean Competition and Thai-Myanmar Throwing Water Celebrations in TaichungPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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The Voice from Asean Competition and Thai-Myanmar Throwing Water Celebrations in Taichung

The event attracted many international workers and immigrant residents to join in and provided the local citizens to understand different cultures from the other countries to facilitate the people amalgamation.

'Island of Magic and Mystery — Supernatural Literature of Taiwan'Photos - New Southbound Policy
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'Island of Magic and Mystery — Supernatural Literature of Taiwan'

Throughout Taiwan's long history, stories of spirits and monsters haunting the dark shadows of the island's mountains and forests have been whispered by her residents. In the past, most such folk stories were intended to teach moral lessons, but different authors have drawn upon different elements over the years to create a more diverse, more imaginative sphere of supernatural literature.

The 3rd Voice Asean is kicking off on 15th April Immigrant residents are invited to show their good voices and talents by Taichung City GovernmentPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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The 3rd Voice Asean is kicking off on 15th April Immigrant residents are invited to show their good voices and talents by Taichung City Government

Labor Affairs Bureau, Taichung City Government, will conduct "The 3rd Voice from Asean Competition and Thai-Myanmar Throwing Water Celebrations" on 15th April at Asean Square. We hope to leverage the power of the music to facilitate the multinational cultural and people fusion.

“Happy Magical Dogs” to Take Center Stage at Lantern FestivalPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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“Happy Magical Dogs” to Take Center Stage at Lantern Festival

Mayor Ko Wen-je unveiled the main lantern—Happy Magical Dogs--for the 2018 Taipei Lantern Festival on February 12. Consisting of three Taiwanese dogs holding hands in a circle, the main lantern is about three-floors-tall (including the pedestal). Each of the canines is painted with unique totems and colors carrying different meanings.

Green Touch: Asia Eco Craft Design ExhibitionPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Green Touch: Asia Eco Craft Design Exhibition

The National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute (NTCRI) will hold an exhibition exploring the green philosophy and design practiced in contemporary crafts on Nov. 23 through June 24, 2018.

 NPM Southern Branch unveils Muslim prayer roomPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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NPM Southern Branch unveils Muslim prayer room

National Palace Museum Southern Branch unveiled a Muslim prayer room Dec. 21 as part of its efforts to boost international visitor numbers and create a friendly environment for people from diverse cultures.

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2017 International Kite Festival of Pingtung --- " Kite Fun of Tussling Marvelous Bamboo Strings with Wonderful Colors"

Right after the International Kite Festival that well decorated the sky of Pingtung with massive of responses, Pingtung County Government will, at this weekend and on the 11st, pompously sponsor "2017 International Kite Festival of Pingtung" at the Riverside Park along Pingtung and Kaohsiung and Chinzhou Riverside Recreational Area of Dapeng Bay at Donggang. Besides, Pingtung County Government had, on the 4th, carried out the opening ceremony at the Riverside Park along Pingtung and Kaohsiung, w