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Lots of people like collecting dolls, models, or toys. But Jelani from Saint Lucia loves collecting EasyCards and iPASS cards, especially ones with special designs. His collection began when he moved to Taiwan 12 years ago to study at a university in Pingtung. Now, with 120 cards and counting, he considers Pingtung his home.

Casting a spell with his magic wand, Jelani unlocks a YouBike to ride around and explore Taipei.

Jelani
Card collector
I think it’s really special. I really love Harry Potter, so when I saw iPASS had this, I had to get it.

Originally from Saint Lucia, Jelani has lived in Taiwan for 12 years. He collects different types of EasyCards and iPASS cards.

There are at least 120 different cards in his collection, from a birthday candle to a sponge, all of which can be used to take public transit.

One of the standouts is a complete map of Taiwan, split into five cards. One of them depicts Jelani’s favorite city and home of 10 years, Pingtung.

Jelani
Card collector
I think Taiwanese people are all very welcoming, but it feels a little different in Pingtung. I may be a foreigner, but I don’t feel like it in Pingtung. I love Pingtung’s way of life and its culture. I love Pingtung!

Jelani moved to Pingtung 12 years ago on a scholarship to study at National Pingtung University of Science and Technology. He then moved to Taipei to go to graduate school at National Taiwan University, but decided Southern Taiwan suited him better and moved back. He speaks Mandarin fluently, but didn’t learn it at school.

Jelani likes listening to Elva Hsiao and watching Taiwanese dramas.

Jelani
Card collector
Lots, maybe 20 or 30 of them. It’s like 15-year-old girl Chinese, because my friend said that when he talks to me, I say “really, no way,” which he thinks is a little strange. I watch too many Taiwanese dramas. Taiwan is safe, the people are friendly, and the food is great. Century eggs are good too, and stinky tofu is OK.

Jelani also likes playing mahjong.

Jelani
Card collector
I really like playing mahjong with friends. Because “fa” means good fortune, right? Or making money? Let’s get lucky and let me draw the winning tile. I win!

Jelani shows off his mahjong tile iCash card, wishing everybody good fortune for the Year of the Horse.

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