On July 29, the Hualien Service Station of the Immigration Agency's Northern District Affairs Brigade hosted a family education course for new residents. The course used board games to enhance self-awareness and confidence among new residents and to encourage mutual support in overcoming cultural differences and life challenges. The event coincided with Typhoon Kemi's devastation in Hualien, which caused widespread damage, landslides, and transportation disruptions. After the typhoon, Hualien residents have actively engaged in post-disaster reconstruction, hoping to restore normalcy soon.
During the event, instructor Zhang Minghui's board games "Good Times Hall" and "Rolling Rice Balls" were used to foster teamwork, cognitive engagement, and achievement of tasks, emphasizing that goals can be met without words. Zhang Minghui noted that board games not only enhance family bonds but also assist in emotional management and confidence building, benefiting both adults and children. For new resident participants, she recommended selecting family-friendly board games to improve parent-child interaction, reduce reliance on electronic devices, and strengthen family connections.
Instructor Zhang Minghui (far left) taught how to play board games (Image / Source: Immigration Agency website).
Hualien Service Station Director Hu Chaoren stated that the Immigration Agency is committed to promoting policies for new residents and helping them adapt to life in Taiwan. The agency provides multilingual living consultation services through Hotline 1990, covering seven languages: Chinese, English, Japanese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Thai, and Khmer, creating a friendly international environment and promoting multicultural integration.
