For many immigrant families, year-end festivities are a time of reunion, but they can also be filled with longing and bittersweet emotions due to distance and cultural differences.
"Mom, why don't you ever visit Grandma during the New Year?"
"Remember that year we had a huge fight over the remittance receipt?"
Each conversation captures fragments of love and memory, reflecting the unique experiences of immigrant families.
Organized by the Nanyang Taiwan Sisterhood, the "Immigrant Family Two-Generational Story Platform Project" is now open for submissions. The project aims to collect stories from immigrant family members, encouraging them to bridge cultural and generational gaps through writing. By sharing these narratives, the project hopes to foster understanding and connection among family members while showcasing the resilience and diversity of immigrant families to society.
Submission Themes
The recommended theme for this season is "Year-End Festive Memories of Immigrant Families." Submissions may include heartwarming recollections, touching moments, or unresolved tensions and conflicts between generations. Stories you wish to share with your loved ones are also welcome.
Submission Guidelines
- Word Count: At least 500 words. Language and style are flexible.
- Eligibility: Open to members of immigrant families. Submissions can be published under your real name, a pen name, or anonymously.
- Submission Period: November 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025.
- Submission Method: Upload your story via the designated form (https://forms.gle/dYKzzjhhVNDZrn7z5)
Rewards and Highlights
All participants will receive one of the following gifts:
- Sisterhood Music Album: "Drifting No More"
- Documentary DVD: "Sisters, Selling Winter Melons"
Additionally, selected outstanding stories will be featured on the "Migration? Mom's Starting a New Chapter" podcast, allowing your voice to resonate and touch more hearts.
