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New Taipei City Participates in the Panel Discussion on the Future of Asian CitiesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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New Taipei City Participates in the Panel Discussion on the Future of Asian Cities

On the evening of June 14, 2019, a panel discussion on the Future of Asian Cities was held at Hilton Singapore, where 150 city representatives, corporations, and youth leaders from 15 countries gathered to discuss shared issues of Asian cities.

2019 Eid al-Fitr Celebration in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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2019 Eid al-Fitr Celebration in Taipei

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.

Mayor Attends Taiwan Pencak Silat National Championship, Comments that Indonesian Culture has Enriched Cultural Diversity in TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Mayor Attends Taiwan Pencak Silat National Championship, Comments that Indonesian Culture has Enriched Cultural Diversity in Taiwan

Taipei City Mayor Ko Wen-je attended the opening ceremony of the 2019 Pencak Silat National Championship and Charity Performance in the morning of June 9.

Free Chinese program for New Taipei migrant workers set for JulyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Free Chinese program for New Taipei migrant workers set for July

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 celebrate Eid al-Fitr in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tens of thousands of Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Taipei

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 Visits Taipei Main Station to Wish Muslim Community an Eid MubarakPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Mayor Visits Taipei Main Station to Wish Muslim Community an Eid Mubarak

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.

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!