Letter from Taipei

From nasi padang to Vietnamese rice rolls: Taiwan’s vibrant enclaves give homesick migrants taste of home

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Navigating life in a foreign place is not easy, but for members of these communities, Taiwan’s vibrant ethnic enclaves help bring comfort and a sense of belonging.

Navigating life in a foreign place is not easy, but for members of these communities, Taiwan’s vibrant ethnic enclaves help bring comfort and a sense of belonging.

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At least twice a month, Indonesian caregiver Ratih Yulianti makes her way to Taipei Main Station. 

Unlike most of the other people zipping through the massive transport hub of Taiwan’s capital, she is not about to hop on a train, bus or subway ride to her next destination. 

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