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[Dream Building] “Flower of the Battlefield” Creates a New Landmark with Battlefield Charm, Siqin Gaowa Launches High-Quality Essential Oil Brand

The “Dream Building Project for New Residents and Their Children” organized by the Immigration Agency has entered its 10th year. Since its inception, this project has been dedicated to helping new residents and their children realize their dreams. Participants have demonstrated incredible passion and perseverance on their journey, inspiring countless others with their achievements and joy. We will introduce the outstanding winners in the "Entrepreneurship and Marketing Group" this year, spreading these moving experiences far and wide."Heart of Kapok, Kinmen’s Spirit" - Cui Guifang & Lin Yu-JiaoCui Guifang, from mainland China, was captivated by Kinmen’s rich culture and history during a short stay with her husband. Particularly moved by stories surrounding military cultural and creative goods, she envisioned creating a boutique with a battlefield theme to preserve Kinmen’s history and culture. Supported by the Dream Building Project, she and her friend Lin Yu-Jiao co-founded the boutique “Flower of the Battlefield.” They chose the kapok flower as the brand’s symbol to convey a spirit of resilience and positivity.The shop features camouflage decor and military uniforms, offering local specialty drinks like Red Sorghum Milk Tea and Battle Tea, creating a nostalgic atmosphere that attracts visitors to experience Kinmen’s wartime history and flavors. “Flower of the Battlefield” has become not only a boutique but a unique attraction in Kinmen’s tourism scene.“Flower of the Battlefield” is a cultural and creative boutique that has also become a unique attraction in Kinmen (Image / Courtesy of NIA FB)"Essential Oil Skincare Development Project" - Siqin Gaowa & Zhou GuixiaUnhappy with the quality of essential oils available, Siqin Gaowa began learning essential oil blending independently. Through her journey, she discovered the beauty and therapeutic benefits of essential oils, such as anti-aging and whitening effects. Encouraged by her mother, Guixia, she decided to turn her passion for essential oils into a business and create her own high-quality essential oil brand.With support from the Dream Building Project, Gaowa has focused on enhancing product quality and continually engages with industry experts to drive her dream forward with dedication. Her journey reflects her passion and pursuit of professionalism in the essential oil field, with hopes of establishing her brand as a leader in the essential oil industry.Siqin Gaowa (right) and Zhou Guixia (left) Attending an Exchange Banquet (Image / Courtesy of NIA FB)More Information: Applications for the 11th New Resident and Child Dream Building Project are now open to help you achieve your dreams!Source: National Immigration Agency NIA Facebook

2024-11-05 09:05

McDonald's shortens breakfast time in Australia as bird flu causes egg shortage

Good luck finding a late-morning McMuffin in Australia — McDonald’s has shortened breakfast service by 90 minutes due to an egg shortage caused by bird flu outbreaks. The fast-food giant announced on social media that breakfast would now end at 10:30 a.m. instead of noon, a measure taken to manage the egg supply challenges stemming from avian flu. McDonald's reassured customers they are working closely with Australian farmers and suppliers to restore regular service as soon as possible.Australia is currently dealing with several strains of highly pathogenic avian influenza that have impacted 11 poultry facilities, predominantly egg farms in the southeast. Although these strains are not the H5N1 variant responsible for global outbreaks, the virus has led to the culling of approximately 1.5 million chickens. This has affected less than 10% of Australia’s egg-laying hens, yet retailers have imposed buying limits on eggs.Bird flu causes egg shortageRowan McMonnies, managing director of Australian Eggs, emphasized that despite the challenges, there are over 20 million hens still in production across the country, with farmers committed to maintaining supply. While there have been shortages in some stores, particularly toward the end of the day, authorities maintain they are effectively containing the outbreaks, marking Australia’s 10th bird flu outbreak since 1976.

2024-11-16 09:00

Pompeii is limiting its daily visitor numbers

Authorities at Pompeii in southern Italy are setting a daily limit of 20,000 visitors to help protect the ancient site, a change that takes effect on November 15. According to a recent statement from the Pompeii archaeological park, each visitor will now receive a personalized ticket displaying their name. During the high-traffic summer months, from April 1 to October 31, tickets will include designated time slots to manage crowd flow more effectively. This new approach follows a record-breaking summer season in which over 4 million people visited the site, with one day seeing 36,000 visitors.Park director Gabriel Zuchtriegel stated that the initiative aims to reduce "anthropic pressure" on the fragile site, which faces risks both from natural disasters, such as earthquakes, and from the heavy foot traffic of tourists. Zuchtriegel emphasized a goal for a slower, more sustainable tourism model that avoids mass gatherings.Pompeii has received an increasing number of visitors in recent years. Andreas Solaro/AFP/Getty ImagesTo better distribute visitor impact, Pompeii has also launched the “Grande Pompei” project, which creates a "scattered archaeological park" by expanding the tourist circuit to include nearby ancient sites. This initiative provides tickets and shuttle services between Pompeii and the villas in Boscoreale, Oplontis, and Stabiae. By dispersing visitor numbers, officials hope to protect Pompeii’s delicate heritage while enhancing the visitor experience with a more sustainable approach.

2024-11-16 09:00

Pompeii is limiting its daily visitor numbers

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