The "Dream Building Program for New Immigrants and Their Children," organized by the National Immigration Agency (NIA), has entered its 10th year. Since its inception, this program has been dedicated to helping new immigrants and their children achieve their dreams. The achievements and joy of participants have inspired countless people. Let’s explore the winners of this year’s "Education and Cultural Arts Group" and see how these new residents share, preserve, and promote diverse cultural and educational values!
Igarashi Yuko (right) and Yu Heli (left) transporting players (photo / courtesy of NIA Facebook)
‘East Coast Soccer Stars - Lighting Up the Hearts of Rural Children’ - Yu Heli and Yukiko Igashira
Yukiko Igashira and her husband, Shangru, have always supported Yu Heli’s passion for soccer. While soccer is popular in Japan, it remains relatively unknown in Taiwan. Yukiko decided to accompany Heli in promoting soccer, hoping to introduce the sport to more Taiwanese children.
Through the Dream Building Program, they organized the "East Coast Soccer Stars," a friendly match beyond just winning, providing rural children with a gateway to the world of soccer. Yukiko was deeply involved in planning, from reading relevant books, and designing materials, to coordinating with school teams. The friendly match was a great success, creating unforgettable moments for the children as they enjoyed the joy of soccer.
Wu Pei-ling (back right 1) and Wu Bo-yan (back right 2) participated in the Keelung Zhongyuan Festival parade (photo / courtesy of NIA Facebook)
‘Thai Cultural and Arts Group’ - Wu Pei-ling, Du Ya-zhu, Wu Bo-yan, and Huang Mei-Xiu
Wu Pei-ling and Du Ya-zhu, from Thailand, are Thai language teachers invited to schools to share Thai culture and dance, enhancing students’ understanding of Southeast Asian diversity. Pei-ling has long been dedicated to promoting traditional Thai culture, establishing the "Thai Multi-Cultural Dance Troupe" and collaborating with schools to expand Thai and Southeast Asian cultural awareness. Through the Dream Building Program, they promote Southeast Asian dance and cuisine courses, encouraging language courses and multicultural exchanges.
More information: The 11th Dream Building Project for New Residents and Their Children is now open for registration. Let it help you achieve your dreams!
Source: NIA Facebook
