The "Dream Building Project for New Residents and Their Children" organized by the National Immigration Agency has entered its 10th year. Since its inception, this project has been dedicated to helping new residents and their children achieve their dreams. The participants’ journey to realizing their dreams has showcased immense passion and perseverance, inspiring countless others. This year, we will introduce the outstanding awardees in the "Education and Arts Group" to see how these new residents understand, share, preserve, and promote various educational and cultural arts from different places.
"Face to Face with Myanmar! Dance and Music Sharing Project" – Li Lan-xiang, Zuo Cheng-feng, and Zuo Cheng-xuan
Li Lan-xiang, originally from Myanmar, was inspired by the Mayday song Some Things Need to Be Done Now or Never to bravely pursue her dreams, which led her to join the Dream Building Project. She has longed to learn traditional Myanmar dance to promote Myanmar culture. During winter break, Lan-xiang took her two sons to Myanmar to learn traditional dance and instruments and brought the local arts back to Taiwan. She established a collaborative learning group to share Myanmar culture through dance and music instruction. Despite language barriers and learning challenges among participants, she persisted and shared her culture through interactive sessions and video presentations, moving community members and participants alike.
"A Skill in Hand, A Lifetime of Security" – Zhou Jia-qing, Zheng Zi-rong, Bai Yu-rui, Chen Xuan-you, and Wu Qian-rui
Zhou Jia-qing and Zheng Zi-rong, whose mothers are from Vietnam and Indonesia respectively, wanted to apply their school-learned skills to give back to society. Guided by their teachers, they teamed up with classmates Chen Xuan-you and Wu Qian-rui to join the Dream Building Project. They planned to obtain a Level B certification in refrigeration and air conditioning to enhance their technical competitiveness and give back to underprivileged families. Senior student Bai Yu-rui, with extensive experience, guided them through technical practice, strengthening their exam preparation and showing team spirit through school equipment maintenance during summer.
Senior Bai Yu-rui instructs on technical practice and circuit explanation (Photo/Source: National Immigration Agency NIA Facebook)
"Little Hands Lead Big Hands to Create Beautiful Memories" – Yan Hui-qiong and Du Yu-en
Yan Hui-qiong was inspired by watching Du Yu-en interact with children while teaching them how to spin tops, fueling her passion for promoting Malaysian and Taiwanese top-spinning culture. During the summer, she took Du Yu-en to her hometown in Malaysia to learn top-making and collaborated with local master Rimy Azizi Abdul Karim to explore the cultural significance of tops. Through the Dream Building Project and a partnership with Qingxi Junior High School, they promoted Malaysian and top-spinning culture in extracurricular activities. They also invited elders to join top-painting activities and worked with teacher Peng Shun-wang to preserve and pass on the precious traditional art of spinning tops.
Du Yu-en guides elders in painting spinning tops (Photo/Source: National Immigration Agency NIA Facebook)
More Information: Registration for the 11th Dream-Building Project for New Residents and Their Children has started. Pursue your dreams!
Source: National Immigration Agency NIA Facebook
