We have selected news related to New Residents this week for all readers, sorted out the four news highlights, and present them at the same time in the form of broadcasts, so that readers and viewers can quickly understand the news events of the week in the shortest time, and to easily grasp the news progress without falling behind. Watch the broadcast here：1026 NIA video news report－English
- Pingtung Railway Cultural Festival features painted trains and 60 railway cultural activities
Taking place in the Chaozhou Railway Park, the "2023 Pingtung Railway Cultural Festival" is scheduled to run until November 26.
The organizer introduced event-related cultural and creative items and host over 60 railway cultural activities in addition to introducing ticketed, limited-edition painted trains for passengers to ride. Through this event, the Pingtung County Government seeks to increase the public's understanding of Pingtung.
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Pingtung Railway Cultural Festival features painted trains and 60 railway cultural activities.Photo provided by Pingtung County Government
- New Taipei International Language Competition with thousands of new immigrants and their children actively participating
With over a thousand parents, kids, instructors, and students from 95 schools taking part, the "112 Years International Language Competition for Schools at All Levels - Southeast Asian Language Group" recently held its grand opening in New Taipei City.
There are two categories for the competition: "Group Singing" and "Group Reading."
Seven languages—Vietnamese, Indonesian, Thai, Cambodian, Burmese, Malaysian, and Filipino—will be used for the competition.
New Taipei International Language Competition with thousands of new immigrants and their children actively participating.Photo provided by Education Department, New Taipei City Government
- Adorable Taiwan traffic signs have gained a lot of attention on Japanese social media
A Japanese internet user recently posted on social media about seeing an adorable "Beware of Cats" traffic sign in Houtong, New Taipei City, warning drivers to slow down since cats are frequently spotted in the region. The post stimulated great discussion on social media in Japan with some Japanses netizens even commented that they had seen several intriguing traffic signs in Taiwan in addition to cats.
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Adorable Taiwan traffic signs have gained a lot of attention on Japanese social media.Photo provided by Transportation Department, New Taipei City Government
- The red banners advertising on the streets are the most interesting scenery in Taiwan
Taiwanese business owners like drawing attention from passersby by hanging red banners at the front of their establishments. It's a straightforward and easy method of publicity. There are also shops that have a great sense of fun and creativity.
The red banner advertising materials, which are praised by new immigrants as the funniest in the world.
Read more: The red banners advertising on the streets of Taiwan are the most interesting scenery in Taiwan
The red banners advertising on the streets are the most interesting scenery in Taiwan.Photo reproduced from Facebook group
