Focus Taiwan
Date: 2015/09/20
By: Wang Hung-kuo and Christie Chen
Taipei, Sept. 20 (CNA) An Indonesian cultural festival was held in New Taipei on Sunday,
New Taipei Mayor Eric Chu (朱立倫, left) at an Indonesian cultural festival at city government civic square Sunday.
with New Taipei Mayor Eric Chu (朱立倫) saying that he hopes the event will help more Taiwanese understand the Indonesian culture.
Jointly organized by the New Taipei city government and the Indonesian Economic and Trade Office in Taipei, the festival featured dance and music performances and offered health check-ups and massages.
The festival, which took place at the New Taipei city government civic square, attracted many Indonesian workers, new immigrants and Taiwanese nationals.
Chu, who attended the festival, said Taiwan and Indonesia are important trade partners and he hopes the annual festival will help Taiwanese citizens gain a better understanding of the Indonesian culture. [FULL STORY]
