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Lunar New Year Face-to-Face Family Visit
Welcoming the Year of the Horse: When Will the Wayward Find Their Way Home? —Hsinchu Prison Hosts "Face-to-Face Lunar New Year Visitation" for Inmates— The Hsinchu Prison of the Agency of Corrections, Ministry of Justice, held the "Face-to-Face Lunar New Year Visitation" for inmates on February 5, 2026. Participation was enthusiastic. To provide a spacious and comfortable environment, the event was divided into morning and afternoon sessions, allowing inmates to celebrate the Lunar New Year early with their families and enjoy the warmth of a reunion while serving their sentences. Family is the original cradle of love, where affection flows naturally and remains unshaken by time or circumstance. Families traveled from afar, demonstrating their love through direct and heartfelt presence, allowing inmates to profoundly feel the value and true meaning of life. Through positive communication, inmates had the opportunity to repair family relationships. Simultaneously, families could witness the progress and positive changes the inmates have made. This mutual support and warmth serve as an invisible yet powerful force, providing the momentum needed for the journey of reintegration—the greatest achievement of this event. Warden Tseng Wen-Chin of Hsinchu Prison visited the venue in person to greet the families and wish them a safe and happy New Year. He also encouraged the inmates to truly repent, find their way back from past mistakes, and strive for an early return to society and their families. A total of 487 inmates and 747 family members participated in the event, which concluded successfully at 4:00 PM.
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Lunar New Year "Filial Piety" Phone Call Event
Joyful Steeds Leap to Welcome the New Year; Sending Love and Peace Across the Miles —Hsinchu Prison Hosts "Lunar New Year Phone Calls to Parents" for Inmates— As the Lunar New Year approaches, Hsinchu Prison of the Agency of Corrections, Ministry of Justice, held the "Lunar New Year Phone Calls to Parents" activity on January 29. This initiative allows every inmate to express their longing and affection to their beloved parents and relatives. By strengthening these familial bonds, the prison hopes inmates will feel more supported, enabling them to serve their sentences with peace of mind and transform this emotional support into a driving force for personal growth and change. Warden Tseng Wen-Chin of Hsinchu Prison places great emphasis on and actively promotes these "filial piety" phone activities, recognizing that family is the most crucial anchor on an inmate's journey toward reintegration into society. On the day of the event, inmates dialed their homes with joyful hearts. The moment the calls connected, years of longing were poured into conversation, instantly filling the venue with an atmosphere of happiness. Inmates spoke warmly with their families, exchanging New Year greetings and wishes for safety. Although serving a sentence prevents them from being physically present, this activity successfully shortened the emotional distance between the inmates and their loved ones. Hsinchu Prison extends special thanks to the Chunghwa Telecom North City Branch (Hsinchu Office) for their enthusiastic support of public welfare. They generously provided 50 telephone lines for the entire prison population to use free of charge. A total of 2,055 inmates participated in the event, which concluded successfully at 4:00 PM.
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Fun Sport Stacking Competition
Coordinating Hands and Eyes to Prevent Dementia: A Contest of Speed and Focus —Hsinchu Prison Hosts "Speed Stacking" Fun Competition— On the morning of January 22, 2026, Hsinchu Prison held its "2026 Speed Stacking Fun Competition" in the main auditorium as part of its recreational programming. The event saw a strong turnout, with 24 teams registered for the General Category (Group) and 47 participants for the Senior Category (Individual). Warden Tseng Wen-chin of Hsinchu Prison places great importance on recreational activities within the facility. In addition to the general competition, he specifically directed the inclusion of the Senior Individual Category. The goal is to facilitate physical and mental relaxation for elderly inmates through interactive activities. By providing supportive services within the correctional system, the prison aims to promote healthy aging and help seniors maintain the highest possible level of independence in their daily lives. Meanwhile, inmates in the General Category utilized their spare time outside of work hours to practice. Embodying the "spirit of a master craftsman" (Shokunin spirit), they repeatedly performed simple sequences until the movements were internalized as fine motor muscle memory, all in an effort to achieve their best personal results. This competition brought both joy and inspiration to the inmates. It served as a reminder that much like practicing cup stacking, focusing on small tasks and persisting in small acts of kindness or good habits can lead to great achievements. Even the smallest dreams can be realized through such dedication.
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