Taiwan’s Butterfly Exhibition and FASCA Youth Shine at Empowering Migrants – Expo 2025

Yu Sian WEI – 3 Aug 2025

Brisbane, 3 August, 2025

(Sunday) – The annual Empowering Migrants – Expo returned to Brisbane City Hall with a vibrant multicultural flair, bringing together community groups, cultural organisations, and government agencies from Southeast Queensland. Among the highlights was the Taiwan Culture stall, which featured the elegant and symbolic Taiwan Butterfly Exhibition.

The exhibition was curated by Susan Yang, President of the World Arts & Multi-Culture Inc. (WAMCI), and featured artwork by Taiwanese artist Wesley Lin, who used butterflies as a metaphor for transformation, heritage, and cross-cultural connection. The display captivated visitors with its visual beauty and cultural depth.

For the first time, the Formosa Association of Student Cultural Ambassadors (FASCA) Brisbane took part in the Expo, bringing fresh energy and a strong cultural identity to the Taiwan display.

Supported by Taiwan’s Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC), FASCA empowers Taiwanese-Australian youth through leadership programs, cultural workshops, and community service. At the Expo, FASCA members interacted enthusiastically with attendees, offering guided tours and cultural storytelling to showcase Taiwan’s rich heritage within Australia’s diverse society.

FASCA Brisbane is locally supported by the Queensland Taiwan Centre and mentored by successive WAMCI presidents, including Susan Yang, Edward Lin and Maggie Lu. Their leadership has been key in shaping FASCA’s vision, fostering intergenerational mentorship, and encouraging deeper community engagement.

In recognition of his contributions, Edward Lin, CEO of the Australia Taiwan Culture Foundation Ltd. (ATCF), was honoured on stage as a member of the Expo’s organising committee. His dedication to strengthening Taiwan–Australia cultural ties and community involvement was praised by event organisers and dignitaries alike. With its blend of visual art, youth leadership, and crosscultural exchange, Taiwan’s presence at the Empowering Migrants – Expo 2025 stood out as both innovative and heartfelt. FASCA’s participation marked a major milestone for the Taiwanese community, highlighting the next generation of cultural ambassadors who proudly celebrate their heritage while building bridges between cultures.