[Explanation] On the evening of January 29, Nanjing Tianfei Palace and Sanchong Xianxi Palace in New Taipei City jointly held the 2022 Cross-Strait Celebration of Chinese New Year "Cloud Lighting" event.

Compatriots on both sides of the strait gathered in the "cloud" across the strait to light up lanterns and share family affection.

　　[Explanation] At the scene, the traditional folk lion dance performance kicked off the lighting event.

Guessing lantern riddles, writing Spring Festival couplets, tying lanterns... The scene was very lively.

　　[Concurrent] Taiwanese compatriot Zhang Wenhe

　　Family on both sides of the strait, I wish relatives, friends, and classmates a Happy New Year and a prosperous new year.

　　[Synchronization] Taiso

　　Today, I am writing Spring Festival couplets here, writing "Tiggo Harvest Year", and wishing everyone a happy and prosperous Chinese New Year.

　　[Explanation] Huang Lijia, vice president of Nanjing Mazu Cultural Exchange Association, said that Taiwan compatriots can feel the strong taste of their hometown when they spend the Chinese New Year in Nanjing.

　　[Commentary] Huang Lijia, Vice President of Nanjing Mazu Cultural Exchange Association

　　We are here to wish all our friends good health, all wishes come true, and we hope that you will come to Nanjing when you have time.

　　[Explanation] Nanjing and New Taipei have a deep friendship. The exchanges and cooperation between the two cities started early and have deep roots. They have a solid foundation and fruitful results.

The exchanges between the two sides have maintained a warm state for many consecutive years.

As early as 2008, Nanjing signed a memorandum of exchange and cooperation with New Taipei.

Since then, the two cities have frequently interacted in various fields such as government interaction, professional exchanges between government functional departments, grassroots community exchanges, and youth exchanges, and the economic and social development and integration of the two cities have become increasingly close.

　　Reporter Ge Yong reports from Nanjing, Jiangsu

Responsible editor: [Sun Jingbo]