最近是是開齋節，同時也有北車的討論。我們邀請印尼辦事處、政大錢教授、印尼利害相關者來就這個議題，了解印方看法，仔思考下一步的可能作法。
首先，有些事情先要被討論。
為什麼選擇台北車站?
台北車站為由首都中心，台鐵，捷運都集中在此，對於許多移工，住在衛星城鎮，甚至遠至新竹桃園，搭乘火車到台北車站是最便利的方式之一。 換言之，首都也有扮演周圍城市調節的意義。除此之外，周遭許多餐廳飲食，還有車站遮風避雨，提供移工重要休憩地點，也有許多關懷相關議題的NGO非營利團體，或者研究相關議題的學生老師與之交流的地點。
什麼時候使用台北車站?
基本上因為工作關係，通常一周只有在周日使用車站，其他時間點，更多的是台灣的年輕朋友席地而坐
如果不在車站，要在哪裡?
根據本次會談，印方有事先做調查。人流不會因為禁止流動就消失，許多移工可能會考慮大安公園，中正紀念堂，228公園等。
印尼辦事處的勞工議題主任表示，當他首次外派來台時，週日一次到台北火車站，看到許多印尼社群在北車時，非常感動，他非常感謝這個空間帶給他們國家的移工一個交流的機會。
他們都理解，台北火車站並非市府所管轄，但走出車站，就是首都。不在站內，就在站外。
他也希望讓更多民眾理解，印尼勞工朋友對台灣經濟產業是有貢獻，他們不是機器，他們也理解因應疫情的措施；但是還深切希望未來疫情趨緩後，這個管制能夠解除
我想市長之前的臉書，也把他對此議題表達的很清楚。
多元文化是我們的立場，這個不會改變。
Yesterday, my eyes were opened.
During my meeting with representatives of the Indonesian diaspora, the Indonesian Economic and Trade Office in Taipei, as well as academia and the media, I realized that my understanding of Taipei Main Station’s importance was really superficial.
It is not only a transportation hub, but rather, a bustling center of culture, commerce, and social interaction bringing together people from all walks of life.
The discussion around gatherings in the main hall of Taipei Main Station remains heated. Many people have also expressed to me that they are concerned about accessibility issues and the station's image. These are all extremely valid points and it is my job to listen to this range of voices. But I keep asking myself: if we are so concerned about the image, shouldn't we dare to embrace the image of diversity and multiculturalism?
As the capital of Taiwan, Taipei is naturally also a social hub. I will strive to ensure that it remains diverse, inclusive and providing comfortable spaces for Xinzhumin to get together.
Throughout this week, I will continue to work with Mayor Ko Wen-je as well the our Foreign and Disabled Labor Office to identify an equitable solution for the South-East Asian diaspora.
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