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Ministry: 100% of new immigrants receive diploma certification

The education ministry says it has verified the school diplomas of every new immigrant that applied last year. Officials say that’s thanks to a recent push to simplify the verification process.

Indonesian artist hopes Taipei show offers a window into human psychePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Indonesian artist hopes Taipei show offers a window into human psyche

Japan-based Indonesian ceramic artist Albert Yonathan Setyawan has expressed hope that his “Speaking in Tongues” solo exhibition at Mind Set Art Center (MSAC) in Taipei will provide visitors with a window on the human pysche.

Food trucks dishing out free Filipino cuisine kick off tour of Taipei

Two Filipino food trucks dishing out free pork sisig and pork adobo along with San Miguel beers and mojitos have kicked off a two-week tour of Taipei to promote tourism in the Southeast Asian country.

Philippine Independence Day event returns for first time in 3 years

The annual Philippine Independence Day celebration for Filipino migrant workers in Taiwan will return for the first time in three years on Sunday, with up to 3,000 people expected to attend, after a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) said Thursday.

Total prize pool of up to NTD 1.2 million! “Taichung International Animation Festival” short films submission deadline is June 30Photos - New Southbound Policy
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Total prize pool of up to NTD 1.2 million! “Taichung International Animation Festival” short films submission deadline is June 30

The clock is ticking! With the strong support of the Taichung City Government and the Information Bureau, the Taichung Film Development Foundation is hosting the short film competition of the 8th Taichung International Animation Festival (TIAF), with a total prize pool of up to NTD 1.2 million. Since the opening of the application in April this year, it has obtained more than 1000 excellent pieces of work. The application will be closed on June 30.

“A Trip of Culture in Chiayi City” – Pencak Silat, Mexican food and Indonesian BatikPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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“A Trip of Culture in Chiayi City” – Pencak Silat, Mexican food and Indonesian Batik

People who live in Chiayi City with different cultural backgrounds make the city more diverse. “A Trip of Culture in Chiayi City” today explores the life of foreigners in Chiayi City and displays the beauty of their cultures.

Eid al-Fitr celebrations return to Da’an Park after two-year hiatusPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Eid al-Fitr celebrations return to Da’an Park after two-year hiatus

Taipei’s annual Eid al-Fitr celebrations returned to Da’an Forest Park after a two-year hiatus Sunday, with around 10,000 festivalgoers enjoying an array of attractions including a Halal bazaar, outdoor cinema, and interactive cultural exchange booths.

Indonesia-Taiwan dance production explores human emotions

A production that features two performances directed by Indonesian and Taiwanese choreographers by adopting each other's dancers will be showcased in Taipei this Friday to Sunday.

New Taiwan children’s books promote Southeast Asian languagesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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New Taiwan children’s books promote Southeast Asian languages

Over 570,000 immigrants currently live in Taiwan, bringing their own languages, culture, and cuisine to their new country. Many of them come from Southeast Asia. The Education Ministry is promoting a new children’s book project to preserve these foreign languages in Taiwan, so that the younger generations are still connected to their heritage.

Indonesian office in Taiwan holds free handicraft lesson for its migrants

The Indonesian representative office in Taiwan organized a free handicraft lesson on Sunday to teach Indonesian migrant workers how to make homemade bottle lamps so that they could acquire entrepreneurship skills in preparation for their return home.