TAAM 墨爾本台灣同鄉會

墨爾本台灣同鄉會拜訪 Colac　凝聚在地台灣社群、共慶中秋

TAAM Strengthens Ties with Colac Community and Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival

張貼日期：21/09/2025

9月20日，本會多位理事、林委員及僑委會楊副組長前往距離墨爾本西方約兩小時車程的 Colac 市進行訪問。

行程中，Colac 市長親自接待並導覽，介紹該市的主要建設與景點，並特別安排參觀當地具代表性的 Minerva foods 肉品工廠。目前，Minerva foods 有 172 位來自台灣的打工度假青年在此工作，而全市亦有超過 270 位台灣鄉親居住在這個城市，形成活躍而有凝聚力的台灣社群。

Colac 市依傍維多利亞州最大的淡水湖 Lake Colac，景色秀麗，並擁有逾 160 年歷史的植物園 (Botanic Garden)，由與墨爾本植物園同一位設計師規劃，兼具文化與歷史價值。

此行另一重要目的，是參與當地台灣鄉親舉辦的中秋美食節。活動氣氛熱鬧溫馨，洋溢濃厚的台灣風味，充分展現了海外社群對家鄉文化的傳承與熱愛。

未來，台灣同鄉會將持續與 Colac 當地台灣鄉親保持緊密聯繫與合作，進一步提升台灣在當地的能見度與影響力

On September 20, several directors of our Taiwanese Association, Commissioner Lin, and Deputy Director Yang from the Overseas Community Affairs Council visited Colac, a city located about two hours west of Melbourne.

We were warmly welcomed by Mayor Councillor Schram and Councillor Potter, who personally guided the group through the city, showcasing its key developments and landmarks. A special visit was also arranged to Minerva Foods, a leading local meat processing plant, where 172 Taiwanese working holiday youths are currently employed. Colac is also home to more than 270 Taiwanese residents, who together form a vibrant and close-knit community.

Nestled on the shores of Lake Colac—the largest freshwater lake in Victoria—the city is known for its striking natural scenery. It also features a historic Botanic Garden, established more than 160 years ago and designed by the same landscape architect who created Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens, lending it both cultural and historical significance.

Another highlight of the visit was the Mid-Autumn Food Festival hosted by the local Taiwanese community. The celebration was lively and heartwarming, filled with authentic Taiwanese flavors, and reflected the community’s strong passion for preserving and celebrating their cultural heritage.

Looking ahead, the Taiwanese Association will continue to maintain close ties and foster cooperation with the Taiwanese community in Colac, further enhancing Taiwan’s visibility and influence in the region.