Settling in Bade

Settling in Bade" is a Matsu Eastern Min picture book centered on the story of a Matsu family relocating to Bade, Taoyuan. It depicts the journey of leaving one's hometown, taking root, and pursuing a new life. Through the family's struggles in a foreign land and their adaptation to language and cultural differences, the book showcases the power of perseverance, tolerance, and familial bonds. It also presents the collective memory of Matsu people migrating to Taiwan, leading readers to understand the true meaning of "home" and the touching realization that a foreign land can become a hometown over time.