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1095 Culture of Immigrants Association Shares Stories of Migrant Workers on the Grasstraw Festival

The largest independently run non-governmental art festival in Chiayi is also a wonderful opportunity for new immigrants to meet others and exchange ideas. In March, the Grasstraw Festival took place and was a success. “1095 Culture of Immigrants Association,” (1095文史工作室) which dedicated to build communication between Taiwanese and visitors brought beneficial conversational exchanges as well.Local nonprofit “1095 Culture of Immigrants Association” (1095文史工作室) is located in Taichung City. It tells the tale of each and every migrant worker who has boldly crossed borders to chase aspirations during three years in Taiwan. By creating a platform, this may improve Taiwan's cultural diversity and cognitive diversity. to enhance how new immigrants are treated socially and in the workplace in Taiwan.The intern volunteer partners of “1095 Culture of Immigrants Association” offered the experiential activity (移工行李箱創作) to this Grasstraw Festival. The most popular stalls visited by the public during the day.The NGO 1095 Culture of Immigrants Association (1095文史工作室) set up a stall at the Grasstraw Festival, and the public actively participated.Photo provided by 1095 Culture of Immigrants Association (1095文史工作室) FacebookRead more: NIA Chiayi City Service Center Invites New Immigrants for ZentangleAs a result of the diversity of ages and origins represented in the production, we are able to observe a range of perspectives on migrant worker and go beyond our narrow understanding of Southeast Asian society.The NGO 1095 Culture of Immigrants Association (1095文史工作室) set up a stall at the Grasstraw Festival, and the public actively participated.Photo provided by 1095 Culture of Immigrants Association (1095文史工作室) FacebookRead more: NGOs speak out for human rights and fight for the right of fishermen to access WiFiMany foreigners also stopped by the stand. They work for the Fulbright Taiwan, Foundation for Scholarly Exchange as English instructors. They are overjoyed to learn that we are addressing the issue of migrant workers from other countries and want to know more on what “1095 Culture of Immigrants Association” (1095文史工作室) is working on.The NGO 1095 Culture of Immigrants Association (1095文史工作室) set up a stall at the Grasstraw Festival, and the public actively participated.Photo provided by 1095 Culture of Immigrants Association (1095文史工作室) Facebook

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We have selected news related to New Residents this week for all readers, sorted out the four news highlights, and present them at the same time in the form of broadcasts, so that readers and viewers can quickly understand the news events of the week in the shortest time, and to easily grasp the news progress without falling behind. Watch the broadcast here：0330 NIA video news report－EnglishRespect for Multiculturalism on March 23, Islamic one-month fasting month of Ramadan beginsThis year's Ramadan in Taiwan begins on March 23, a month-long Islamic fasting month. Muslims abstain from eating, drinking from dawn to dusk throughout Ramadan. The fast can be broken with only a little sip of water. April 22 this year the Muslim New Year (Hari Raya Idul Fitri), it is the most important festival in Muslim countries. Yilan Immigration Detention Center also prepared supplies during the fasting period for the Muslim detainees, so that the Muslims in the Detention Center can spend the fasting month with peace of mind.Read more: Respect for Multiculturalism on March 22, Islamic one-month fasting month of Ramadan beginsRespect for Multiculturalism on March 23, Islamic one-month fasting month of Ramadan begins.Photo reproduced by Undiscovered Taipei (台北旅遊網) Distribution Methods of Taiwan’s NT$6,000 Tax Rebate Universal Cash for All, New Immigrants and Foreigners are IncludedThe distribution for Taiwan’s NT$6,000 tax surplus payment launched on March 22, Foreigners who have achieved permanent status and regularly pay taxes are also entitled to receive it, therefore it is not just available to Taiwanese nationals. There are five planned methods, namely "registration for deposit", "cash collection at ATM", "cash collection at post office", "direct deposit" and "Household Certificate registration", which are convenient for the public to receive the universal cash.The general public may visit the official website of Taiwan’s NT$6,000 Universal Cash for All (全民共享普發現金) to begin the "registration for deposit" pre-registration from 8:00am, March 22. Regular individuals can also use an ATM card and their ID numbers to withdraw money from ATMs.Read more: Distribution Methods of Taiwan’s NT$6,000 Tax Rebate Universal Cash for All, New Immigrants and Foreigners are IncludedDistribution Methods of Taiwan’s NT$6,000 Tax Rebate Universal Cash for All, New Immigrants and Foreigners are Included.Photo provided by 6000.gov.twNational Immigration Agency Awards Winning Team of “Multicultural LOHAS Innovation Action Plan Competition ProgramThe National Immigration Agency announced the winner teams of “Multicultural LOHAS Innovation Action Plan Competition Program” (多元文化樂活創新行動方案競賽計畫) and presented them with prizes on March 18. The selected teams, according to the director (鐘景琨) of National Immigration Agency, included new immigrants, children of new immigrants, foreigners, overseas Chinese students, and Taiwanese nationals. They came from Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Malaysia, and mainland China. All participants must pass the courses "Multicultural Theory and Practice," "Introduction to ICERD," and "Scheme Design and Implementation." Each winning team received a subsidy of up to NT$80,000. From among them, 3 outstanding teams were also specifically chosen, and as an added incentive, a bonus of NT$6,000 was given to each team.Read more: National Immigration Agency Awards Winning Team of “Multicultural LOHAS Innovation Action Plan Competition Program”National Immigration Agency Awards Winning Team of “Multicultural LOHAS Innovation Action Plan Competition Program.Photo provided by National Immigration AgencyExpanded Overstayers Voluntary Departure ProgramThe NIA Taipei City Service Center has recently assisted self-reported Indonesian couples to return to Indonesia before the start of Ramadan to welcome the birth of a new life. The NIA Miaoli County Service Center recently visited a restaurant run by new immigrants and invited them to propaganda the Expanded Overstayers Voluntary Departure Program. The NIA Taoyuan City Service Center recently accepted the case of an elderly Vietnamese woman who overstayed due to visiting relatives. Her daughter and grandson accompanied her to self-report. The NIA Pingtung County Service Center sent a mobile service train to the fishing port of Donggang to propaganda the program to the fishermen on the fishing boats.Read more: Taoyuan City New Immigrants Interpreter Training Course opens for registrationExpanded Overstayers Voluntary Departure Program.Photo provided by National Immigration Agency

Take the MRT Green Line to Xindian Station for Bitan Water Dance 2023

On March 31, "Bitan Water Dance 2023," a performance that integrates water dance, lighting, and music, will make its premiere. Every night starting at 6:30 p.m., there will be a fantastic performance every half hour until the last performance at 8:45 p.m. From March 31 to May 28, the event will run two months. Up to May 7, you may also take in the fireworks display. There will also be a "Farmer's Market," a "Picnic Party," and a few fortunate draw events during the vacation. You may experience the vibrant music, light, and water dance d by taking the MRT Green Line to Xindian Station.Read more: New Immigrants Visit the Wonderland—Bitanou may experience the vibrant music, light, and water dance d by taking the MRT Green Line to Xindian Station.Photo provided by Tourism Bureau, New Taipei CityOn March 31, 2023, the Bitan Water Dance will take place. When you visit Bitan, you may enjoy the water dance as well as events hosted by several bureaus and affiliated organizations on weekends and during holidays. The Bitan Water Dance will take place this year from March 31 at 17:30 to May 28 at 8:45, with performances every half hour from 6:30 to 8:30 every night. There will be 2 beautiful songs, each lasting 4.5 minutes, in the final performance—a total of 6 performances.Read more: Overstayers self-report for reduced penalty! Let NIA help you home!Take the MRT Green Line to Xindian Station for Bitan Water Dance 2023.Photo provided by Tourism Bureau, New Taipei CityEvery Sunday throughout the event, a "Farmer's Market" will be held there, selling only fresh, non-toxic local agricultural goods from New Taipei City. In addition, a lottery will be started over the holidays. More than 1,000 prizes are up for grabs, including gift cards for meals at hotels and restaurants as well as passes to the Wulai hot springs. In addition, there will be a "picnic party" from April 1 to April 3.This year's Bitan Water Dance takes place in April and May, making this time of year the greatest for seeing fireflies. In Bitan, tourists can thus do more than just ride swan boats and see water dance performances; they can also visit the neighboring Hemei Mountain Trail (和美山步道) to see fireflies.There are also many riverside restaurants with beautiful scenery along the Bitan River.Photo reproduced from BALI waterfront restaurant (水岸BALI景觀餐廳) FacebookBitan Scenic Area is also a good place for cycling, walking or boating during the day.Photo provided by Tourism Bureau, New Taipei City

2023 South Taipei Fun Carnival: Exploration of History and Culture of Taipei City

The General Association of Chinese Culture’s (GACC) "South Taipei Fun Carnival" and “Sprig Daily Market” (春日好好市集) have both entered their sixth year of operation concurrently. Through the coordinated efforts of public and private venues, shops, and residents in the south of the city, the event will take place on April 1 and April 2, from 10:00 am to 18:00 pm. It has grown to be the most representative festival in the south of Taipei every spring and serves as a crucial forum for fostering community interaction and integration.Sprig Daily Market publicity.Photo provided by The General Association of Chinese Culture (GACC)Read more: Visit the Taipei Rose Festival to view a variety of beautiful rosesOn April 1 and 2, there are a variety of events (春日晒書市集、城南散散步、城南大推理) that invite people of all ages to learn about the distinctive cultural history, way of life, and tales of neighborhood shops in the south of the city.South Taipei Fun Carnival publicity.Photo provided by The General Association of Chinese Culture (GACC)Read more: Overstayers self-report for reduced penalty! Let NIA help you home!In addition to inviting animal protection organizations to participate, this year's “Sprig Daily Market” will hold pet travel photography exhibitions, pet health checks, creative natural handmade crispy plums, plant extensions, and other various activities. Through entertaining and educational ways, to feel the abundant vitality of Taiwan. Small farmers from all over Taiwan are invited to bring fresh, diverse, and high-quality agricultural products to the public. On weekends, anyone interested in participating is welcome to visit Nanhai Road, Nanhai Academy, the square in front of the Craft Museum(工藝館).South Taipei Fun Carnival publicity.Photo provided by The General Association of Chinese Culture (GACC)Read more: The 2023 Calla Lily & Hydrangea Festival at Zhuzihu Yangmingshan Kicks OffThe general public can bring their kids to participate in the unique exhibition (城南任意門) in addition to the two-day event. It is being held at the NO. 1 South of Taipei Space of GACC(文化總會城南空間NO.1) from now until April 23 and invites young people to play the role of urban planners and design their own world.Please visit the General Association of Chinese Culture (GACC) website for further details.South Taipei Fun Carnival publicity.Photo provided by The General Association of Chinese Culture (GACC)

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Lu Wei Chen created Wow Africa to bridge the gap between Taiwan and Africa

In cooperation with IC Voice FM97.5【New Students Report For Sharing -We are in Taiwan】, a series of exciting stories about new immigrants in Taiwan is launched. This episode invites the CEO of “Wow Africa” – Lu Wei Chen (盧韋辰) to share about founding an organization that provides the largest “African Information Platform” in Taiwan. It is a group of Taiwanese young people who strive to disseminate diverse information about Africa.【Taiwan Immigrants' Global News Network】presents this episode in 5 languages including Chinese, English, Vietnamese, Thai and Indonesian, enabling more readers and listeners to explore Lu Wei Chen’s wonderful journey of setting up an organization.Read More: Canadian YouTuber in Taiwan, Wes Davies, satisfied his cravings for hometown food by trying authentic delicacies in KaohsiungLu Wei Chen introduced what the team members have seen and heard in African countries. (Photo / Provided by Lu Wei Chen)What do you think of when we mention “Africa”? Is it poverty, famine, war, or animals? In most people’s minds, it seems that there is nothing else on the African continent. “Wow Africa” conducts inspections regularly and has found out that the African continent has changed significantly, and the whole world is paying attention to the rise and development of Africa.Focusing on collecting, researching, and promoting information about Africa. Through various activities and exhibitions, the public can have a better understanding of the African continent. WowAfrica hopes to become a bridge between Taiwan and Africa in the future and promote mutual exchanges.Lu Wei Chen introduced what the team members have seen and heard in African countries. For example, the world's most successful mobile payment is in Kenya, where locals can trade, pay utility bills, etc. with just a mobile phone. Nigeria's thriving film industry “Nollywood” ranks third in the world’s annual film production, which is after Hollywood and Bollywood.Read More: New immigrant from Malaysia creates a picture book “Bangau Oh Bangau” in the form of collage art, promoting hometown cultureThe organization also set up “Africa Selection” that sells special products from Africa. (Photo / Provided by Lu Wei Chen)WowAfrica also invited columnists to share Africa-related articles through its exclusive website. And the articles are classified into current affairs news, characters, nature conservation, innovation & application, social humanities, historical stories, introducing art & literature, and tourism, etc.Besides articles and news, WowAfrica also holds events, exhibitions, and lectures, often to reach out to different people, bridging the gap between Taiwan and Africa in a relaxed and interesting way. In addition, the organization also set up “Africa Selection” which sells special products from Africa, supporting creators and enabling more people to understand their stories and cultures.

British immigrant tried various Taiwanese vegetarian dishes within 24 hours

+++Video Authorized & Provided by：（@ifeintaiwan - 英國叔叔）艾倫Allan YouTube Channel：https://bit.ly/3syflge艾倫Allan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeintaiwan2017/艾倫Allan Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/lifeintaiwan2017+++An immigrant from the United Kingdom, Allan, is running a YouTube channel named “lifeintaiwan” which reaches more than 20 million views, sharing everything interesting he has observed in Taiwan.When he first arrived in Taiwan, he worked as an English teacher and now he is a full-time YouTuber. Allan is not like a student or tourist who only stays in Taiwan for a short time, he has been living in Taiwan for 14 years and has obtained a permanent residence. Now, he is a real “Taiwanese” as he rides motorbikes everywhere, and this habit is no different from that of Taiwanese.In this episode of the“New Immigrants in Taiwan” column, Allan tried various Taiwanese vegetarian dishes within 24 hours and he was surprised with the choices available as well as the affordable prices. A famous vegetarian restaurant, Tian Ci, came highly recommended from a friend of Allan. (Photo / Authorized & Provided by lifeintaiwan - 英國叔叔)Read More: Canadian YouTuber Kelsi shares myths during pregnancy in Taiwan and in western countries“After 14 years living in Taiwan and 39 years on this earth as a meat eater, this is the first time I am experiencing a day in a life of a vegetarian.” Since Tian Ci came highly recommended from a friend of Allan, he decided to have breakfast in this vegetarian stall.As someone who never tried vegetarian food, Allan asked the boss to prepare a selection of foods for him. Later, bowls of stir-fried noodles and soup, and plates of blanched vegetables and mixed vegetarian foods were served. All dishes only cost 150 TWD, and the dishes had amazed Allan. “Wow! That might be the best plate of vegetables I have eaten in my life in Taiwan.”“Jin Ding” that sells vegetarian sushi. (Photo / Authorized & Provided by lifeintaiwan - 英國叔叔)Allan then took a little bit of a journey across the city to North District to visit a restaurant “Jin Ding” that sells sushi. All the sushi is made using tofu, plants, and mushrooms, etc. “Everything I ate was absolutely delicious and deserved a round of applause,” he said with satisfaction.The plant meat of truffle burger amazed Allan. (Photo / Authorized & Provided by lifeintaiwan - 英國叔叔)Read More: Japanese living in Taiwan traveled to Penghu, enjoying slow-paced life and delicacies on an offshore islandThe main event of the 24-hour vegetarian challenge was “vegan beyond meat” from a vegetarian restaurant “Vegfarm”. There were several different options of burger available such as BBQ burger, truffle burger and mushroom burger, and he went for the top of the range – truffle burger.“This is amazing, those mushrooms really add to the Umami flavor, and the vegetarian beef tastes like meat,” Allan said. “I am gonna give that burger 10/10!”For more videos and posts, please follow: lifeintaiwan - 英國叔叔YouTube、IG、FB

New Immigrant from Hong Kong Filmed Documentary in Taiwan

In cooperation with IC Voice FM97.5 [New Students Report For Sharing -We are in Taiwan], a series of exciting stories about immigrants in Taiwan is launched. This episode invites Chang Chia-an (張家安), the second-generation of Hong Kong's immigrants. Chang is currently an engineer of the Hsinchu Science Park and is also an on-the-job student of master’s degree. Chang has long been concerned about local issues in Hsinchu, and even participated in the shooting of documentaries.[Taiwan Immigrants' Global News Network] presents this episode in 5 languages including Chinese, English, Vietnamese, Thai and Indonesian, enabling more readers and listeners to explore Huang’s journey of music production.Due to her father's employment, Chang family moved to Taiwan when Chang (張家安) was ten years old. Hong Kong-born Chang (張家安) is not fluent in Mandarin. When she first moved to Taiwan, she was only in the fourth year of primary school when she began studying phonetic symbols. Due to her accent and linguistic limitations, she was frequently made fun of and ignored by her peers. This inadvertently arose her interest in Taiwanese culture.Read more: Burmese immigrant founds a team “Mingalar par” that promotes Myanmar Street located in Zhonghe District, New Taipei City"Rough Road" (崎嶇之路), the documentary produced by Chang Chia-an (張家安).Photo reproduced from YouTubeChang (張家安) recalls that on the first day in Taiwan, she thought everything was extremely unique and the food was great, but at night, when she thought that she could not see her classmates in Hong Kong again, Chang couldn't stop sobbing quietly in bed. Receiving the tragic news of her relative's passing was the most painful thing for her, in part because she had been far from other relatives in Hong Kong for a long time. She regrets that if relatives had resided in Taiwan, they could have kept up with one another. Read more: TASAT promotes women’s empowerment and multiculturalism & equalityThe Chang family moved to Taiwan when Chang (張家安) was ten years old.Photo provided by Chang Chia-an (張家安)Every time Chang (張家安) conducts interviews with residents of Daqi Village about the relocation issue that most worries her, she reminds of how frequently she moved as a kid when she observes the residents who have packed quickly. Her mother also remarked that Hsinchu will be her home, since they can now finally settle themselves in one location, thus she values everything now.After finishing her master's thesis, Chang (張家安) intends to publish it as a book. She also hopes that independent bookshops would show her documentary "Rough Road" (崎嶇之路) so that more people will be aware of the problems with the transfer of Daqi Village and may debate the most important aspects of coexistence of science and technology.Read more: Overstayers self-report for reduced penalty! Let NIA help you home!

An New Immigrant form Vietnam Share her Experience of Witnessing Taiwan Developed into a Nation of "Marriage Immigration"

[Taiwan Immigrants’ Global News Network] In cooperation with the National Education Radio, a series of exciting stories about new immigrants in Taiwan is launched. This episode (認識20年前的不一樣新住民面貌) invites Li (黎秋香), the interpreter of National Immigration Agency to share with audience how new immigrants 20 years ago overcame various difficulties in the Taiwanese society at that time, hosted by Wang (王麗蘭) and Ruan (阮氏梅英).[Taiwan Immigrants’ Global News Network] presents this episode in 5 languages including Chinese, English, Vietnamese, Thai and Indonesian, enabling more readers to explore immigrants’ life in Taiwan.Read more: Chang(張氏錦萍): From a Car Cleaner to an international BeauticianLi (黎秋香) married from Vietnam and came to Taiwan for more than 20 years.Photo provided by National Education RadioWhat was life like for new immigrants to Taiwanese culture twenty years ago? The two hosts questioned Li (黎秋香), who had been a resident of Taiwan for more than 20 years, at the start of the show.Li (黎秋香) recalled that when she just married from Vietnam to Taiwan, the Internet was not common and the phone bills were expensive, so she could not keep in touch with her relatives in her hometown. After ten years of marriage, she returned home for the first time. Host Ruan (阮氏梅英) couldn't imagine the inconvenient environment at that time. "In addition to taking care of the family and learning Chinese by themselves, the new immigrants of that generation had limited ways to contact their families. We could only adject by ourselves.”Read more: An immigrant from South Korea, Li Xi Zhen, is working in Taiwan’s tech industryThe time Li (黎秋香) spends with her children is something she feels gratified about when she just married and came to Taiwan.Photo reproduced from PixabayTaiwanese society has demonstrated exceptional performance of new immigrants in all aspects of life, from exclusion, understanding, tolerance, and communication, after more than 20 years. Together with comprehensive assistance, government organizations also set up life adjustment counseling programs for new immigrants. Every county and city have a service center operated by National Immigration Agency. There are more Southeast Asian shops and restaurants, and internet advancements have made it easier for new immigrants to connect their family.According to Li (黎秋香), Taiwan has developed into a nation of "marriage immigration" and the new immigrants are a part of the diversity. Nonetheless, new immigrants who marry and to Taiwan must contend with linguistic and cultural obstacles whether it is twenty years ago or twenty years later. Learning Mandarin has become what new immigrants needs to do. She emphasized the use of language as a means of intercultural communication. She also advised new immigrants to utilize government services. In addition to offering Mandarin classes, many elementary and middle schools now provide courses for new immigrants so that their children may learn about Southeast Asian languages.More on 認識20年前的不一樣新住民面貌 of Happiness United Nations of National Education Radio

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We have selected news related to New Residents this week for all readers, sorted out the four news highlights, and present them at the same time in the form of broadcasts, so that readers and viewers can quickly understand the news events of the week in the shortest time, and to easily grasp the news progress without falling behind. Watch the broadcast here：0330 NIA video news report－EnglishRespect for Multiculturalism on March 23, Islamic one-month fasting month of Ramadan beginsThis year's Ramadan in Taiwan begins on March 23, a month-long Islamic fasting month. Muslims abstain from eating, drinking from dawn to dusk throughout Ramadan. The fast can be broken with only a little sip of water. April 22 this year the Muslim New Year (Hari Raya Idul Fitri), it is the most important festival in Muslim countries. Yilan Immigration Detention Center also prepared supplies during the fasting period for the Muslim detainees, so that the Muslims in the Detention Center can spend the fasting month with peace of mind.Read more: Respect for Multiculturalism on March 22, Islamic one-month fasting month of Ramadan beginsRespect for Multiculturalism on March 23, Islamic one-month fasting month of Ramadan begins.Photo reproduced by Undiscovered Taipei (台北旅遊網) Distribution Methods of Taiwan’s NT$6,000 Tax Rebate Universal Cash for All, New Immigrants and Foreigners are IncludedThe distribution for Taiwan’s NT$6,000 tax surplus payment launched on March 22, Foreigners who have achieved permanent status and regularly pay taxes are also entitled to receive it, therefore it is not just available to Taiwanese nationals. There are five planned methods, namely "registration for deposit", "cash collection at ATM", "cash collection at post office", "direct deposit" and "Household Certificate registration", which are convenient for the public to receive the universal cash.The general public may visit the official website of Taiwan’s NT$6,000 Universal Cash for All (全民共享普發現金) to begin the "registration for deposit" pre-registration from 8:00am, March 22. Regular individuals can also use an ATM card and their ID numbers to withdraw money from ATMs.Read more: Distribution Methods of Taiwan’s NT$6,000 Tax Rebate Universal Cash for All, New Immigrants and Foreigners are IncludedDistribution Methods of Taiwan’s NT$6,000 Tax Rebate Universal Cash for All, New Immigrants and Foreigners are Included.Photo provided by 6000.gov.twNational Immigration Agency Awards Winning Team of “Multicultural LOHAS Innovation Action Plan Competition ProgramThe National Immigration Agency announced the winner teams of “Multicultural LOHAS Innovation Action Plan Competition Program” (多元文化樂活創新行動方案競賽計畫) and presented them with prizes on March 18. The selected teams, according to the director (鐘景琨) of National Immigration Agency, included new immigrants, children of new immigrants, foreigners, overseas Chinese students, and Taiwanese nationals. They came from Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Malaysia, and mainland China. All participants must pass the courses "Multicultural Theory and Practice," "Introduction to ICERD," and "Scheme Design and Implementation." Each winning team received a subsidy of up to NT$80,000. From among them, 3 outstanding teams were also specifically chosen, and as an added incentive, a bonus of NT$6,000 was given to each team.Read more: National Immigration Agency Awards Winning Team of “Multicultural LOHAS Innovation Action Plan Competition Program”National Immigration Agency Awards Winning Team of “Multicultural LOHAS Innovation Action Plan Competition Program.Photo provided by National Immigration AgencyExpanded Overstayers Voluntary Departure ProgramThe NIA Taipei City Service Center has recently assisted self-reported Indonesian couples to return to Indonesia before the start of Ramadan to welcome the birth of a new life. The NIA Miaoli County Service Center recently visited a restaurant run by new immigrants and invited them to propaganda the Expanded Overstayers Voluntary Departure Program. The NIA Taoyuan City Service Center recently accepted the case of an elderly Vietnamese woman who overstayed due to visiting relatives. Her daughter and grandson accompanied her to self-report. The NIA Pingtung County Service Center sent a mobile service train to the fishing port of Donggang to propaganda the program to the fishermen on the fishing boats.Read more: Taoyuan City New Immigrants Interpreter Training Course opens for registrationExpanded Overstayers Voluntary Departure Program.Photo provided by National Immigration Agency

20230323 NIA Video news－English

We have selected news related to New Residents this week for all readers, sorted out the four news highlights, and present them at the same time in the form of broadcasts, so that readers and viewers can quickly understand the news events of the week in the shortest time, and to easily grasp the news progress without falling behind. Watch the broadcast here：0323 NIA video news report－EnglishThe Submission of the 8th Taiwan Literature Award for Migrants has started, New immigrants are welcome to share your stories From March 6th through June 5th, the submission of 8th Taiwan Literature Award for Migrants will be started. The top prize will reach $100,000 (NT). There will be registration brochures available in several languages. Taiwan Literature Award for Migrants this year, combines professional teams in cinema and television, allows exceptional text production to transform from text to visual story. The Award encourages migrant workers to write their own stories and diversify Taiwanese literature.Read more: The Submission of the 8th Taiwan Literature Award for Migrants has started, New immigrants are welcome to share your storiesThe Submission of the 8th Taiwan Literature Award for Migrants has started, New immigrants are welcome to share your stories.Photo reproduced from Taiwan Literature Award for Migrants FacebookNIA Miaoli County Service Center Assist New Immigrants Applying for Certificates Scholarships OnlineThe "Scholarship Program for Immigrants & their Children" was introduced by National Immigration Agency to motivate new immigrants to participate in various technical skill examinations in order to receive certificates. With the charity association (苗栗縣感恩慈善協會) on March 11, the NIA Miaoli County Service Center provided computer equipment and helped with the application after taking into account the inconvenience of computer operation for new immigrants.Read more: NIA Miaoli County Service Center Assist New Immigrants Applying for Certificates Scholarships OnlineNIA Miaoli County Service Center Assist New Immigrants Applying for Certificates Scholarships Online.Photo provided by NIA Miaoli Service Center2023 Taipei Rose FestivalThe Taipei Rose Festival is currently ongoing, features six exhibition zones at Xinsheng Park. The Taipei Rose Festival has been started since March 1 and will continue until March 31. The rose garden will reach full boom this weekend. The general public can take public transportation or MRT to enjoy the rose festival.Read more: Visit the Taipei Rose Festival to view a variety of beautiful roses2023 Taipei Rose Festival.Photo provided by Public Works Department, Taipei City GovernmentNIA Pingtung County Service Center sent mobile service train to Donggang, propagandas "Expanded Overstayers Voluntary Departure Program"National Immigration Agency has launched the "Expanded Overstayers Voluntary Departure Program" from February 1st to June 30th this year to urge foreigners who have overstayed because of the epidemic in Taiwan return to their home country as soon as possible. 43 overstayers have come to self-report since the NIA Pingtung County Service Center propagandas the program. NIA Pingtung County Service Center also sent a mobile service train to Donggang and the fishing port for publicity in order to raise awareness of this initiative.Read more: NIA Pingtung County Service Center sent mobile service train to Donggang, propagandas "Expanded Overstayers Voluntary Departure Program"NIA Pingtung County Service Center sent mobile service train to Donggang, propagandas "Expanded Overstayers Voluntary Departure Program"Photo provided by NIA Pingtung Service Center

20230316 NIA Video news－English

We have selected news related to New Residents this week for all readers, sorted out the four news highlights, and present them at the same time in the form of broadcasts, so that readers and viewers can quickly understand the news events of the week in the shortest time, and to easily grasp the news progress without falling behind. Watch the broadcast here：0316 NIA video news report－EnglishFrom March 1st, home-use Covid-19 antigen rapid tests are not provided for arrivals and close contacts of confirmed cases for any longerThe Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) declared on February 20 that,after evaluation of global and domestic epidemic tendencies as well as domestic medical and public health capacities. From March 1st, it will no longer provide home-use Covid-19 antigen rapid tests for arrivals and close contacts of confirmed cases.If the general public need rapid test, it is available on a variety of channels, including pharmacies, supermarkets, retail channels for cosmetics, etc.Read more: CECC: From March 1st, home-use Covid-19 antigen rapid tests are not provided for arrivals and close contacts of confirmed cases for any longerFrom March 1st, home-use Covid-19 antigen rapid tests are not provided for arrivals and close contacts of confirmed cases for any longer.Photo provided by CECC2023 Jiufen Red Lantern Festival starts from now to March 26th!Due to the epidemic and a decline in foreign visitors, Jiufen, which used to be ranked as the top must-see site in Taiwan, has remained silent for three years.The New Taipei City Government held the "Jiufen Red Lantern Festival" for the first time, featuring the local custom of holding a torch to patrol the mountain to pray for blessings and connecting several well-known scenic spots in Jiufen with the Red Lantern Festival. This was done in an effort to welcome more foreign tourists and Taiwanese tourists to Jiufen once again.Read more: 2023 Jiufen Red Lantern Festival starts from now to March 26th!2023 Jiufen Red Lantern Festival starts from now to March 26th!Photo provided by Tourism Bureau, New Taipei City GovernmentAn Oversea Student from Myanmar Self-report and return home safely.An overseas Chinese student (阿山) from Myanmar, comes from a poor single-parent family. He dropped out of school because he could not afford the tuition fees.and was unable to return home due to the epidemic and the political turmoil in his home country, Myanmar. He went to the NIA Changhua County Specialized Corps to self-report and realized that National Immigration Agency is promoting the "Expanded Overstayers Voluntary Departure Program" and only requires a fine of NT$2,000, which made him relieved. Now thanks to the “Expanded Overstayers Voluntary Departure Program” that he can return home to work and take care of his mother. He thanked NIA for the program, so that fellows who have overstayed in Taiwan can return home with peace of mind.Read more: An Oversea Student from Myanmar Self-report and return home safelyAn Oversea Student from Myanmar Self-report and return home safely.Photo provided by NIA Changhua County Specialized CorpsThe 2023 Grasstraw Festival brings you Diverse Cultural ExperienceThe "Grasstraw Festival," which was founded in 2009, has gathered more than 50 teams this year. More than 190 performances are scheduled for the event's dates of March 11, 12, 18, and 19. Foreign food stalls and other intriguing activities are also planned. The largest non-governmental, independently run art festival in Chiayi County, the interactive game event, is staged grandly after the epidemic was declared over.Read more: The 2023 Grasstraw Festival brings you Diverse Cultural ExperienceThe 2023 Grasstraw Festival brings you Diverse Cultural Experience.Photo provided by Khuôn viên văn hoá Việt Nam official website

20230310 NIA Video news－English

We have selected news related to New Residents this week for all readers, sorted out the four news highlights, and present them at the same time in the form of broadcasts, so that readers and viewers can quickly understand the news events of the week in the shortest time, and to easily grasp the news progress without falling behind. Watch the broadcast here：0310 NIA video news report－EnglishThe Tourism Bureau rolls out financial incentives program to draw foreign tourists travel to TaiwanAs the epidemic slows down, the borders of countries are gradually opened.The Tourism Bureau, MOTC rolls out incentives program to attract tourists travel to Taiwan. Foreign tourists who come to Taiwan for self-guided tour will have the opportunity to receive a limited amount of NT$ 5,000 in cash or equivalent e-coupons. A subsidy of NT$10,000 to NT$20,000 will be provided to travel agencies that send or lead groups of tourists to Taiwan and will also increase the salaries of employees in the hotel industry.Read more: To boost tourism, the government proposes the solutionThe Tourism Bureau rolls out financial incentives program to draw foreign tourists travel to Taiwan.Photo provided by Tourism Bureau, MOTCForeign travelers of self-guided tour can take the Taipei Sightseeing Bus for freeTaipei Sightseeing Bus launched a 4-hour free ticket promotion for foreign tourists, starting from March 14th to June 30th. Tourists can pay visit to Discovery Center of Taipei to know the context of urban development. They can also make an appointment at the Dadaocheng Tourist Center to experience the traditional costumes. From March, Various events feature the diversity of Taipei will take place in Taipei City. The first one will be the "Taipei Flower Festival." There are also a series of summer activities in July, so that tourists will never get bored in Taipei.Read more: Taipei City Government to offer 10,000 free tickets for tour bus ridingForeign travelers of self-guided tour can take the Taipei Sightseeing Bus for free.Photo provided by Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City GovernmentNIA "Expanded Overstayers Voluntary Departure Program" encourages overstayers to self-report.National Immigration Agency has been operating the "Expanded Overstayers Voluntary Departure Program" from February 1st of this year. An old Vietnamese father suffering from cancer came to Taiwan to visit his daughter. He was delayed in returning home due to medical treatment in Taiwan. The program allowed him to return home safely. A disconnected migrant worker from Thailand went self-reportwith the accompany of an owner of Thai restaurant in Kangshan, Kaohsiung. A disconnected migrant worker who suffers from diabetes from Indonesia, received humanitarian care from NIA, and return to hometown safely.Read more: New Vietnamese Immigrant’s Father Self-report and return to Vietnam SafelyNIA "Expanded Overstayers Voluntary Departure Program" encourages overstayers to self-report.Photo provided by NIA Tainan City Specialized CorpsTake MRT or Bus to Enjoy 2023 Taipei Neihu Strawberry Festival2023 Taipei Neihu Strawberry Festival, which takes place between December and the beginning of May of the following year. The majority of strawberry gardens are located in Baishihu (White Rock Lake) of Neihu District, Dahu Street, and Antai Street are the three areas where there are 21 farms. Simply take the bus or MRT to Neihu to enjoy strawberry harvesting. The general public are welcome to enjoy the Strawberry Festival.Read more: Take MRT or Bus to Enjoy 2023 Taipei Neihu Strawberry FestivalTake MRT or Bus to Enjoy 2023 Taipei Neihu Strawberry Festival.Photo provided by Department of Economic Development, Taipei City Governmen

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School year 111 New Immigrants and their Children’s Development and Scholarship (Incentive) Program

The National Immigration Agency (NIA) produced this program to provide new immigrants and their children with support and rewards to encourage them to become active and to obtain certificates. This also serves as incentives to aid them in cultivating their skills and competitiveness. It is hope that through the scholarships (incentive), family burdens may be reduce and at the same time members will be encouraged to work hard.

Overstayers self-report for reduced penalty! Let NIA help you home!

From February 1st to June 30th,2023, National Immigration Agency will promote the "Expanded Overstayers Voluntary Departure Program".Those who report yourself during the program period will be treated "leniently," receiving punishments like no detention, minimum fine of NT$2,000, and exempted from entry ban. NIA encourages expanded overstayers to report themselves.

Keep African Swine Fever at Bay

With the upcoming Lunar New Year, the Taiwanese government's epidemic measures have been relaxed. Since December 10th, 2022, the border has been opened, and many new immigrants have been able to return to their hometowns to reunite with their families. National Immigration Agency hereby to reminds new immigrants and migrant workers not to bring pork products imported from infected area of African Swine Fever to Taiwan when entering the country to avoid fines.The prevention of African swine fever to strengthen for upcoming Spring Festival1, Don’t bring meat product from abroad when entering Taiwan2, Don’t shop mean products abroad online and ship to Taiwan3, Don’t visit livestock farms abroad

Automatic inspection and customs clearance [User manual] Two-in-one service

The Immigration Agency's automatic customs inspection and clearance system has launched a two-in-one upgraded service for registration and customs clearance. From November 1 2022, if citizens aged 12 or above and foreigners holding ARC have not registered for automatic customs clearance, only need to register directly in the gateway when entering or leaving the country. After registration, you can directly clear the customs and use it for a lifetime, allowing passengers to enjoy more convenient customs clearance options.The new third-generation automatic inspection and customs clearance system is installed in airports and ports such as Songshan Airport, Taoyuan Airport, Kaohsiung Airport, Keelung Port East and West Coast Travel Center, Kinmen Shuitou Airport, Ports, etc. The system improves the identification and comparison function and increases the security of chip passport inspection.Providing a two-in-one service for registration and customs clearance, so that when using automatic customs clearance for the first time, those who have not yet registered only need to show their chip passport at the gate for comparison, and after agreeing to save your face image or capture your fingerprint data, then registration and customs clearance can be completed, significantly simplifying the registration process.

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