The winners for the "2023 Taiwan Literature Awards for Migrants" was just released. This year, writers from the second-generation immigrants, new immigrants, and migrant workers are encouraged to submit works in five other languages, including Thai, Burmese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Filipino. There were 195 submissions, and there were 8 winners in all. On September 10, the award ceremony will take place.
The winners of the 8th Taiwan Literature Awards for Migrants were revealed, and the winning pieces may be adapted into plays.Photo reproduced from Taiwan Literature Award for Migrants Facebook
The winners will also get a trophy and a bonus ranging from NT$20,000 to NT$100,000, depending on the award. Award-winning works could also get the chance to be incorporated into the script-development project and turn into a film or television production.
With a trophy and NT$100,000 in cash, first place was given to “Ký ức hoa hồng” (Memories of Roses) by Vietnamese author Vo Thi Diem Thu (武豔秋).
“Asah: Batu yang menjadi giok” (Polishing: even stones can be turned into jade) by Indonesian author Chin Nyap Fong (陳業芳) won the "judge's choice" award, winning her a trophy and a NT$80,000 cash reward.
