To help new immigrant spouses adapt to their new living environment as soon as possible and narrow cultural differences, the Kinmen County Veterans Service Office held the "New Immigrant Life Adaptation Counseling Event" at Xiaojing Social Welfare Center on July 7. The event was hosted by Director You, Wenyong, who, in his speech, particularly thanked the new immigrants for their meticulous care for their families and their selfless dedication. This event aimed to provide a platform for gathering and communication for retired military personnel and their new immigrant families, creating a harmonious and happy family environment together. Director You also mentioned Wu, Jiaqian, this year's Presidential Education Award winner, who is both a veteran's dependent and a new immigrant child, illustrating that with effort, anyone can achieve success.
Dai Xuting, an officer from the Kinmen County Government Social Affairs Department's Local and Foreign Spouse Services Section, promoted "New Immigrant Service Resources and Gender Equality Concepts." Through comprehensive discussions, they listened to the suggestions and needs of new immigrant families, aiming to provide more diverse assistance and care. (Photo / Provided by Kinmen County Veterans Service Office)
The event began with social worker Hong Xiaozheng from the Kinmen County Service Station of the Southern District Affairs Brigade of the National Immigration Agency introducing "New Immigrant Laws and Policies and Related Rights" and explaining the "New Immigrant and Children's Dream Building Plan." Following this, Officer Dai, Xuting from the Kinmen County Government Social Affairs Department's Local and Foreign Spouse Services Section promoted "New Immigrant Service Resources and Gender Equality Concepts." During the event, comprehensive discussions were held to listen to the suggestions and needs of new immigrant families, aiming to provide more diverse assistance and care. The atmosphere at the event was warm and joyful.
The event also included a "Wind Lion God Ceramic Bottle Painting DIY Handicraft Course," personally explained by teacher Wang, Mingzong from Wuzhou Pottery. Since the Qing Dynasty, due to the influence of the northeast monsoon, plants in Kinmen struggled to grow, leading villagers to erect Wind Lion Gods at temple grounds or village entrances to ward off evil winds. Over time, the Wind Lion God evolved into Kinmen's guardian deity. Later, villagers would pray to the Wind Lion God for help with various issues, offering candies and biscuits as tributes, and praying for peace and smooth living.
Under the teacher's clear and simple explanation, new immigrant families gained a deeper understanding of the Wind Lion God. The teacher also demonstrated how to mix colors and use paintbrushes on-site. (Photo / Provided by Kinmen County Veterans Service Office)
With the teacher's clear and simple explanation, new immigrant families gained a deeper understanding of the Wind Lion God. The teacher demonstrated on-site how to mix colors and use paintbrushes, transforming plain ceramic bottles into colorful Wind Lion Gods. Both adults and children experienced the unique Wind Lion God culture of Kinmen, and the event received unanimous praise from new immigrant families. Lin Gaoqing from the Kinmen Service Station of the Immigration Agency expressed that they maintain close contact with the Veterans Service Office to jointly serve the new immigrant families of retired military personnel. He admired and agreed with the Veterans Service Office's policy of "serving wherever there are veterans."
Director You, Wenyong stated that he hopes to enhance communication and interaction between the Veterans Service Office and the new immigrant families of retired military personnel by holding new immigrant events, making the services more aligned with the needs of new immigrant families, and jointly creating a harmonious and happy family environment. The Veterans Service Office will continue to uphold enthusiasm and professionalism, providing even higher quality services in the future.
