New immigrant from Indonesia enjoys life with cooking, promoting taste of her hometown in Taiwan

In cooperation with IC Voice FM97.5 【New Students Registration-We are in Taiwan】, a series of exciting stories about new immigrants in Taiwan is launched. This episode features a new immigrant from Indonesia - Chen Qiu Yin (陳秋吟), she not only speaks Mandarin, Teochew, Hakka but is also currently learning Taiwanese.

Grew up in Kalimantan, Kota Pontianak, the most special thing there is the “transnational border” where you can travel to Malaysia by driving.

“During university, my father wished the whole family to be together, so we moved to Jakarta to live,” says Chen. “Jakarta is not only the capital of Indonesia but also the largest city in Indonesia. There are many opportunities for further studies and work, and the environment is quite convenient.”

【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 Chen Qiu Yin’s experience and her wonderful journey.

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Chen encourages readers to arrange a one-year trip to travel around and explore the world. (Photo / Provided by Chen Qiu Yin)

Chen enjoys traveling very much. She once went to Australia for a vacation for one year. “During the holiday, she not only worked hard but also traveled everywhere if she had time to do so.”

This has also improved her English language skills gradually. She mentioned that she got to know many friends and different living habits from all over the world. “I recommend readers to arrange a one-year trip to travel the world,” she says. “You will see life from different perspectives and have a unique life.”

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Chen made two dishes. (Photo / Provided by Chen Qiu Yin)

Not only travel, but Chen also loves to immerse herself in the cooking sessions. This is therefore she signed up for the "Cooking Guide" course at the New Immigrants Family Service Center in Hsinchu City. The physical courses are changed into virtual ones online due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and she always pays attention during the class by noting down ingredients and steps in Chinese.

“The Philosophy of my life is doing your best & being responsible and serious,” she says.

Chen signed up for the "Cooking Guide" course at the New Immigrant Family Service Center. (Photo / Provided by Chen Qiu Yin)

Chen also mentions, “I learned driving to pick up my daughter every day and I worked hard to provide her better education opportunities.” She is still improving herself by signing up courses she is interested in. She learns, enjoys her life, and serves a support teaching stuff for new immigrants, enabling more new immigrant children to understand Indonesian cultures.

Lastly, Chen recommends that if there is an opportunity to travel to Indonesia, you can arrange a trip to Java Island which is rich in historical cultures and full of cultural monuments and palaces.  

She also revealed that she is currently planning to start a business and set up an Indonesian snack bar, so that more Taiwanese friends can have a taste of the Indonesian gourmet food.