From Vietnamese Pho to Judo Champion: Xiang Han's Inspiring Growth Story

On July 17, the Yilan County Service Station of the Immigration Agency held a family education course, inviting Tran Tuong Han, a second-generation Vietnamese, to share her growth story. Tuong Han is currently a member of the Peace Volunteer Team under the Ministry of Education’s Youth Development Agency and serves as the leader of the Yixuan Women and Children Care Association’s Youth Volunteer Team in Yilan County. Despite financial challenges, Tuong Han and her mother actively participate in public welfare activities, gaining spiritual fulfillment from their efforts.Vietnamese Second-Generation New Resident Tran Tuong Han Shares Volunteer Experience (Photo / Source: Ministry of the Interior, Immigration Agency Website)

Tuong Han and her volunteer team uphold the principle of “giving back threefold for every kindness received.” They regularly participate in basic training and various community care activities through the association, focusing on supporting the elderly, preschool special education, and students in special education classes. They have also performed remarkably in national volunteer competitions.

Beyond volunteering, Tuong Han is passionate about cooking. She learned from her mother from a young age and excels at making Vietnamese dishes such as pho, spring rolls, and artistic jelly cakes. She began learning judo in elementary school and won the girls' championship in the Yilan County Judo Competition for primary and secondary schools. Tuong Han mentioned that despite frequent injuries during her judo training, she never gave up, believing that judo not only strengthens the body but also helps release stress and enhances self-defense skills.

The Yilan County Service Station of the Immigration Agency highlighted that Tuong Han has integrated into the local community through a simple yet fulfilling lifestyle, actively giving back to society and assisting disadvantaged and new immigrant families. They hope her story will inspire more new resident families. The Immigration Agency also provides the "1990 Hotline for Foreigners in Taiwan," offering life consultation services in seven languages: Chinese, English, Japanese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Thai, and Khmer, aiming to create an international and friendly environment and promote a multicultural society.