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The Vietnamese and Matsu custom differs much, the National Immigration Agency celebrated Lantern Festival with Vietnamese new immigrantsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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The Vietnamese and Matsu custom differs much, the National Immigration Agency celebrated Lantern Festival with Vietnamese new immigrants

The annual Lantern Festival is coming! In Matsu, the activities of “laying the table for the dead” and “welcoming the gods” are one of the biggest events of the year. While for the Vietnamese new immigrants in Matsu, the Lantern Festival, also known as “the first full moon of the coming lunar year”, is one of the major holiday of the year as well.

National Immigration Agency, Ministry of the Interior holds Briefing Seminar on Immigration Laws.American student Lu Ka praises the Taiwan government for offering such a convenient environment for immigrantsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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National Immigration Agency, Ministry of the Interior holds Briefing Seminar on Immigration Laws.American student Lu Ka praises the Taiwan government for offering such a convenient environment for immigrants

In order to establish an optimizing immigration environment and strengthen the foreign population management, the newly revised “Immigration Law” came into effect on January 1, 2024.

NMTL releases book on winning pieces from Taiwan Literature Award for MigrantsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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NMTL releases book on winning pieces from Taiwan Literature Award for Migrants

The National Museum of Taiwan Literature (NMTL) and publishing house Monomyth (英雄旅程股份有限公司) co-published a collection of the winning pieces from the 8th Taiwan Literature Award for Migrants (移民工文學獎) and held a book launch event on Jan. 14.

Workshop on White Terror period presents multiple perspectivesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Workshop on White Terror period presents multiple perspectives

The National Human Rights Museum and Academia Sinica Institute of Taiwan History cohosted a two-day workshop Dec. 28-29 on the White Terror period, comprising seminars and discussions, at which an integrated research platform was also unveiled.

Deputy Mayor Wang attended to witness a traditional Vietnamese wedding and the establishment of the Department of Women and Children, enhancing the care for new immigrantsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Deputy Mayor Wang attended to witness a traditional Vietnamese wedding and the establishment of the Department of Women and Children, enhancing the care for new immigrants

On December 9, Deputy Mayor Wang Ming-Jiuh of Taoyuan City attended the “New Immigrant Special Publication Launch Event and Multicultural Market.” Deputy Mayor Wang mentioned that Taoyuan has a population of about 66,000 new immigrants, among which those from Mainland China (including Hong Kong and Macau) make up the largest group. Additionally, there are over 20,000 new immigrant friends from Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

ROC (Taiwan) citizenship granted to 28 foreign professionals in 2023Photos - New Southbound Policy
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ROC (Taiwan) citizenship granted to 28 foreign professionals in 2023

A total of 28 foreign nationals have been granted ROC (Taiwan) citizenship in 2023, spotlighting the government effort to attract and retain personnel from around the world, the Ministry of the Interior said Dec. 13.

2023 Human Rights Festival to take place in New TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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2023 Human Rights Festival to take place in New Taipei

Presented by the National Human Rights Museum (NHRM), the 2023 Human Rights Festival will take place from Dec. 2 to Jan. 14, 2024, at the White Terror Jingmei Memorial Park in New Taipei. Titled “Freedom of the Soul,” this event is curated by renowned poet and film director Hung Hung (鴻鴻), casting light on human rights issues such as the White Terror in Taiwan, the democratic movement in Hong Kong, and the identity of indigenous people.

3 Americans win top prizes in foreign student Chinese speech contestPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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3 Americans win top prizes in foreign student Chinese speech contest

Three American students won the top prizes in Taiwan’s 2023 Foreign Students Chinese Public Speaking Competition, in which 68 students from 15 countries competed, according to the National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall, which organized the event.

Council of Indigenous Peoples Organizes International Conference on Immersive Indigenous Language Teaching in Kindergartens, Featuring Collaboration with New Zealand Language and Culture Experts to Discuss Early Childhood Indigenous Language EducationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Council of Indigenous Peoples Organizes International Conference on Immersive Indigenous Language Teaching in Kindergartens, Featuring Collaboration with New Zealand Language and Culture Experts to Discuss Early Childhood Indigenous Language Education

The Council of Indigenous Peoples organized the 2022 Immersive Indigenous Language Teaching Kindergarten Project – International Conference today (October 20) at National Dong Hwa University. Through keynote speeches, group discussions, and sharing of experiences by domestic and international indigenous language and culture experts, the event aimed to create more substantial strategies and development for immersive indigenous language teaching. Over 100 people participated in the event.

The Ministry of Interior joins hands with new immigrants to protect democracy and promote anti-briberyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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The Ministry of Interior joins hands with new immigrants to protect democracy and promote anti-bribery

The 2024 Taiwan presidential and legislative elections are approaching. On November 15, Ministry of the Interior organizes anti-election bribery publicity activity at the first floor of National Immigration Agency Taipei City Service Center with the Ministry of Justice and the Supreme Prosecutor’s Office that is affiliated with it, the Agency Against Corruption, the Taipei District Prosecutor’s Office of Taiwan, and new immigrants.