The "Dream Building Project for New Residents and Their Children" organized by the National Immigration Agency has entered its 10th year. Since its inception, the project has been dedicated to helping new residents and their children achieve their dreams. The participants' journey of realizing their dreams has demonstrated immense passion and perseverance, with their achievements and joy inspiring countless people. We will introduce the outstanding winners of this year's "Education and Arts Group" and take a look at how these new residents understand, share, preserve, and promote the diverse educational cultures and art learnings.
"Second-Generation Exploration Adventure – Youth Tracing Roots Project" – Jian Hong-xun, Li Zheng-ze, Chen Bo-cheng, and Ji Hong-chen
Jian Hong-xun and Li Zheng-ze's mothers are from Vietnam and mainland China, respectively. They noticed that many second-generation children of new residents were becoming distanced from their mothers' hometown cultures and decided to participate in the Dream Building Project. Through tracing roots, they aimed to help new resident children reconnect with their mothers' heritage, fostering understanding and interaction in a multicultural context.
They organized sensory workshops, inviting second-generation new residents to share childhood memories and hometown cuisine, using story interactions to uncover deep emotions. Additionally, they edited the cultural experiences of new residents in Taiwan into the documentary "Us and Our Mothers," which was showcased at the project presentation and received widespread resonance and acclaim.
Jian Hong-xun (right 2) and Li Zheng-ze (left 2) organized workshops to understand the hometowns of new residents (Photo/Source: National Immigration Agency NIA Facebook)
"Second-Generation New Residents' Hometown and Family Memory Project" – Chen Bing-hui, Liu Qi-an, Yuan Jian-lun, and Liu Yi-rou
Chen Bing-hui and Liu Qi-an's mothers are from Vietnam and Malaysia, respectively. Together with international students Yuan Jian-lun and Liu Yi-rou, they participated in the Dream Building Project, seeking to rediscover cultural memories through theatrical performances. The team conducted five drama workshops focusing on memories, culture, dance, and music, allowing participants to share stories and trace back to their hometown memories.
In the stage play "Us," they transformed the stories of new resident partners into a theatrical performance, helping the audience understand the experiences and emotions of new resident families. The post-performance discussion session further deepened their understanding of the audience's perspectives on new residents. They plan to continue promoting the project to help new resident families reconnect with memories and identity.
Chen Bing-hui (center), Liu Qi-an (right 2), Yuan Jian-lun (left 2), and Liu Yi-rou (left 1) during a stage play performance (Photo/Source: National Immigration Agency NIA Facebook)
More Information: Registration for the 11th Dream Building Project for New Residents and Their Children is now open – help make your dreams come true!
Source: National Immigration Agency NIA Facebook
