Formosa Dream Chasers

Continuing with Taiwanese songs that define certain moments in Taiwan’s history, Ching-en and Mary Anne talk about Taiwan's rapid economic development during the 1990s in this episode which was the context for singer- songwriter Lim Giong's iconic work "Marching Forward". Listen in to get a sense of the dreams the Taiwanese people were chasing at that time and see how  th...

The other day, Ching-en and Mary Anne came up with the idea of sharing their favorite "hit songs" about dreams since the journey in pursuit of one’s dreams can be many things - exciting, challenging, fun, interesting, frustrating, fulfilling and so much more. Yet, through all the ups and downs, music amplifies the good times and is a steadfast companion that helps carry us through difficult...

This week, we continue our chat with Kuan-yu as she shares how seemingly simple actions can not only shake up existing systems but also make an impact on people's lives. We also learn from her how A World Project (AWP) expanded and provided opportunities for educational development in the rural areas of eastern Taiwan. Listen in as Kuan-yu recounts her most memorable momen...

One doesn't have to wait until one is all 'grown up' to make a change in the world or to make our dreams into a reality as proven to us by our next guest, Kuan-yu Lin! Founder of "A World Project", she saw the importance of cross-cultural communication especially since the needs of a growing number of international students on her campus were being overlooked. While still...

Last week, we heard from Ching-en where he would like to travel to and this week, it's Mary Anne's turn to share where she would like to go for her dream travel destination! This episode ends with a challenge to the hosts! Don't forget to tune in to find out what mission/s they're supposed to complete in a year's time (dun-dun-dun-dun)...

We had a listener write in that they wanted to find out a little bit more about the host's own personal dreams! So in today's episode, Ching-en talks a little bit about his own dreams, in particular, his dream travel destination. If you're curious to find out more, please do tune in. His answer might just intrigue you with how unexpected it is!

Hey guys, did our interview with Lynn spark your interest in dragon boat racing? If so, you can find out more about the sport in this episode - from its historical beginnings to where you can to test out whether dragon boat racing is for you! Mary Anne also shares how she got "up close and personal" with the Keelung river when she joined the dragon boat team!  For those curious about the...

In part 2 of our interview with Lynn, he gives us the lowdown on what training with Taiwan's national dragon boat team is really like. He also shares his most memorable experiences from the 113 competitions he's joined both locally and internationally. Please join us as we find out Lynn's next steps in his journey with the sport and his advice for who are hesitant to pursue the...

Have you ever wondered how some people end up being athletes? In this episode, we talk to Lynn F. Lee (李東龍) on how he achieved his dream of becoming a member of Taiwan's national dragon boat team! Join us as Lynn shares with us how he fell in love with the sport and his journey with dragonboat racing over the last 29 years. Dragon boat racing is part of the many traditions that occur...

Welcome to part 2 of our interview with Michelle Capistrano. In this episode, Michelle gives her advice to those who are considering a career in the pharmaceutical industry or for those thinking about working abroad. If you have not listened to part 1, click here  to listen in to why Michelle chose to leave the Philippines and create a new life for herself in Singapor...

Pursuing our dreams isn't always easy. Sometimes in pursuit of our dreams, we end up leaving friends, family and even our home country. This is exactly what our guest, Michelle Capistrano, did. She left the Philippines because she dreamed of a better future for herself. If you are considering traveling for study or for work, then this episode is for you! Listen in as we chat with Michelle on what...

Welcome to Formosa Dream Chasers! In this introductory episode, Mary Anne and Ching-en discuss how they came up with this program and their expectations moving forward. They also explain why they chose to use "Formosa" in the program title.  Please join our hosts as they take the first step in their journey to explore Formosan (Taiwanese) dreams!