Chinanews.com, Suzhou, September 17 (Reporter Zhong Sheng)

The 2021 Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival on both sides of the Taiwan Strait (Kunshan), the Huiju Square light district was brightly lit on the evening of the 16th in Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province.

　　As a base for cross-strait exchanges, this year's Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival at Huiju Square in Kunshan Development Zone includes four major themes such as deep love between the two sides of the strait and folk customs.

The lantern festival complements the Southern Fujian-style Huiju Temple and Tianhou Temple in terms of space layout. The Jiangnan and Taiwanese customs are integrated, creating a unique night tour with one step at a time.

　　That night, the 8-meter-tall "Mazu Statue" and the "Cross-Strait Homologous" lamp set shined brightly; the lamp set showing Taiwan's traditional folk customs such as the electronic music three princes was unique; the color boats that integrated Jiangnan water town and Kunqu opera culture were also exceptional. Eye-catching...

　　On the side of the lantern festival, the Huiju Night Market, the "Treasure Island Another Village", which is popular with local compatriots on both sides of the strait in Kunshan, is booming.

The night market has introduced more than 120 merchants on both sides of the strait, bringing together more than 50 special snacks on both sides of the strait, and the aroma permeates the surroundings.

While allowing compatriots on both sides of the strait to admire the lights, they can also feast on their "stomach" homesickness.

The "Electronic Music Third Prince" lantern with Taiwan characteristics.

Photo by Zhong Sheng

　　Taiwanese businessman Peng Qiwei brought his family to admire the lights.

Looking at the lamp set containing Taiwanese elements such as the Taiwan 101 building and the Alishan train, he feels more cordial.

Peng Qiwei said: "Because of the epidemic, many Taiwanese have stayed in the mainland. The Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival on both sides of the strait was held in Huiju Plaza to understand everyone's homesickness. I have been in the mainland for 20 years since I started my business. My wife is from Kunshan, working, family and living. Both are in Kunshan, Kunshan has become the second hometown. Mingyue has never been two townships, and both sides of the sea are homes."

　　Shen Yiping, Deputy Secretary of the Party Working Committee and Deputy Director of the Management Committee of Kunshan Development Zone, said that Kunshan Development Zone has always adhered to the concept of "one family on both sides of the strait", continuously optimizing the business environment, and helping Taiwanese businessmen to concentrate on entrepreneurship and live and work in peace.

Since the Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival on both sides of the Taiwan Strait (Kunshan) was held in 2013, it has become an important platform for compatriots on both sides of the strait to narrate the friendship between compatriots and promote the spiritual harmony of the people on both sides of the strait.

　　It is understood that the current Lantern Festival lasts for 30 days. During the Lantern Festival, the development zone will host cross-strait children’s balance bike competitions, garden fairs, cross-strait folk cultural exchanges, the 11th "Kunshan Mazu Cup" Cross-Strait Slow Base Invitational Tournament, 2021" The "Kunshan Huiju Cup" Taiwan Night Market Food Contest and other exchange activities with Taiwan have enriched the connotation of cultural exchanges between Kunshan and Taiwan.

　　Sun Decong, executive vice chairman of the National Taiwan Enterprise Federation, believes that the Mid-Autumn Festival Lantern Festival on both sides of the strait integrates cross-strait culture, carries the deep affection of the same roots on both sides of the strait, and further enhances the sense of belonging and happiness of Taiwanese businessmen. Let Taiwanese compatriots truly experience the warmth of home in Kunshan, and strengthen their confidence and motivation to take root in Kunshan for sustainable development. (over)