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  [Dream Building] Passing Down Memories, Stitching Life Stories: ' Lan' Dual Exhibition Conveys Taiwan's Heartfelt Sentiments

  The National Immigration Agency’s "Dream-Building Project for New Residents and Their Children" 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 shown incredible passion and resilience on their journey, with their achievements inspiring countless others. This year, we will introduce the outstanding awardees from the "Education, Learning, and Art Division," showcasing how these new residents understand, share, preserve, and promote different educational cultures and artistic learning across various regions!Zhu Xingfen and Zhang Qin Conduct Sewing Machine Instruction(Photo / Courtesy of NIA Facebook)"Stitching Joy" – Zhang Qin & Zhu XingfenZhang Qin and Zhu Xingfen, sewing artisans from Mainland China, discovered that traditional handcrafts are facing a crisis of disappearing. Through the Dream-Building Project, they hope to pass on the precious art of hand-sewing to the next generation.They have integrated traditional sewing with modern elements and opened sewing classes at community colleges and senior centers, focusing on handmade cloth bags. They interact with each participant, teaching them from basic to advanced skills. Through exhibitions and community collaborations, they share their students' creations, instilling a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment in the learners, which, in turn, deeply motivates Zhang Qin and Zhu Xingfen to continue passing down this traditional skill.Lan Lan (right) and Peng Lan (left) Hold Joint Exhibition to Paint Taiwan(Photo / Courtesy of NIA Facebook)"Painting Taiwan – The 'Lan' Joint Exhibition" – Lan Lan & Peng LanBrought together by a mutual love for painting, Lan Lan and Peng Lan met in Taiwan. Through the Dream-Building Project, they express Taiwan’s natural and cultural landscapes through watercolor and oil painting, conveying emotions such as the feeling of home and longing.Every stage of the exhibition, from creating the artwork to arranging the display, was carefully planned and fully invested in by the two artists. During the exhibition, they personally guided visitors, welcoming guests, friends, and media. They later held a charity sale of their paintings, with the proceeds donated to organizations for new residents. Unpurchased works will be displayed at the National Immigration Agency service centers to let more people appreciate the beauty of Taiwan as portrayed by these two artists.More Information: Registration for the 11th New Residents and Their Children Dream-Building Project has started—helping you realize your dreams!Original Source: NIA Facebook

  2024-11-09 09:05
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  [Dream Building] 《Niai Record》shares the diverse flavors of spices, and the robot dream sets sail to win the Team Sustainability Award

  The "Dream Building Program for New Residents and Their Children" organized by the Immigration Department has entered its 10th year this year. Since its establishment, the program has been committed to helping new residents and their children realize their dreams. The participants have shown unparalleled enthusiasm in the journey of realizing their dreams. With perseverance, their achievements and joy have inspired countless people. We will introduce the outstanding winners of this year's "Multiple Media and Digital Technology Group" one by one. Let's take a look at what technologies and methods these new residents have used to realize their dreams!"Ni Love Record" - Pan Hongyu&Dong Yupei&Lin YuchengPan Hongyu's mother is from Indonesia, which made him interested in Indonesian spice culture since he was a child. A variety of Indonesian spices are often used in home cooking, such as lemongrass, turmeric and lemon leaves. The understanding of Indonesian spices in Taiwan was limited, so I decided to promote Indonesian spice culture, and joined hands with Dong Yupei, the son of new residents, and my friend Lin Yucheng to participate in the Dream Building Project to promote cross-cultural exchanges.They conducted in-depth research on the history and culture of spices and traveled to Indonesian spice markets and plantations to record the use and purchase process of spices. After returning to Taiwan, I compiled three videos of Indonesian spices and held a multicultural sharing session. In addition, creating an introduction website for Indonesian spices will enhance Taiwanese people’s understanding of Indonesian spices, promote cultural exchanges, and promote a social atmosphere of harmony and co-prosperity.Pan Hongyu (middle), Dong Yupei (2nd from left), and Lin Yucheng (1st from left) hold a spice exhibition ( picture / reproduced from NIA FB of the Immigration Department )"World Robot Competition, here we come" - Yin Jinling, Yin LaiyuAt the National Nanke Experimental High School in Tainan City, the famous FRC6998 robot is a well-known team. They participated in the American competition and entered the finals with outstanding performance. Yin Jinling and his sister Yin Laiyu are also members. The brother and sister go to school for training during holidays, learn robot design and competition rules, and conduct resource management and community promotion.Despite their busy schedules, they felt fulfilled and benefited a lot from the exchanges with major companies and schools. In the end, although they did not enter the finals, they won the Team Sustainability Award. This experience is of great significance. They will continue to promote robot activities, inspire more people to be interested in robots, and bravely pursue their dreams.Yin Jinling ( 2nd from the right ) and Yin Laiyu ( 1st from the right ) assist the FRC 6998 team of Nanke Shizhong to participate in the exhibition ( picture / reproduced from the Immigration Department NIA FB )More information: Registration for the 11th Dream Building Project for New Residents and Children has begun to help you realize your dreams!Original source: National Immigration Agency NIA Facebook

  2024-11-14 09:05
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  [Dream Building] 'Encountering Beauty ': Weaving a Future of Economic Independence with Cross-Language Medicine Bag Designs to Ensure Safe Medication Use for New Residents

  The "Dream Building Project for New Residents and Their Children" organized by the Immigration Department 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 shown incredible passion and perseverance throughout their journeys, and their achievements and joy have inspired countless others. We will introduce the outstanding award winners from this year's "Social Welfare Service Group" to see how these new residents have found a sense of belonging in Taiwan and how they are giving back, creating a friendly cycle of support."Encountering Beauty" – Cui Jun-ge & Huang Cui Shu-yiCui Jun-ge faced difficulties adapting to life in Taiwan after marriage, but she regained strength through weaving skills learned from her mother. Her son, Shu-yi, has always been her greatest support, giving her courage and motivation. Consequently, Cui decided to use her skills to help others. Noticing that many immigrant women face financial difficulties, she collaborated with the New Resident Center to teach weaving and crafts, enhancing the value of handmade items through social welfare support.In her teaching, she incorporates traditional Chinese culture, allowing participants not only to learn skills but also to appreciate Chinese cultural heritage. She also participates in multicultural instructor training to share her hometown and weaving culture, promoting her craft and cultural philosophy. Through these efforts, Cui has helped herself and other immigrant women overcome challenges, highlighting the cultural value of traditional skills.Cui Jun-ge teaches handmade shoe crafting (Photo sourced from the Immigration Department NIA Facebook)"A New 'Bag' for Health and Happiness" – Wu Xing-juan & Huang Qiu-xianWu Xing-juan noticed that her mother, Huang Qiu-xian, often misunderstood instructions on medicine bags due to limited proficiency in Chinese, leading to concerns about medication safety. Motivated by her mother's health, Xing-juan joined hands with her mother to participate in the Dream Building Project. They believe that medicine bags serve as a vital communication bridge between healthcare providers and patients, making medication safety essential. To address this issue, they analyzed the design of Taiwan’s current medicine bags. Through community interviews, they developed three designs for medicine bags with user-friendly information for immigrants. After testing, the new designs received positive feedback, helping new residents feel safer when taking medications.Huang Qiu-xian (left) and Wu Xing-juan (right) join hands to execute the Dream Building Project (Photo sourced from the Immigration Department NIA Facebook)For more information: Applications for the 11th Dream Building Program for New Immigrants and Their Children are now open, helping you achieve your dreams!Original Source: Immigration Department NIA Facebook

  2024-11-18 09:05