[Explanation] In March of the spring, smoke willows spit green. On March 11, on the eve of the Arbor Day, female compatriots from all walks of life on both sides of the Taiwan Strait jointly planted a "Strait Women's Forest" at the Hanyuan Ecological Base in Gui'an Village, Pandu Town, Lianjiang County, Fujian Province.
Taiwan compatriots who work and live in Fuzhou participated in it and went to the annual tree planting outing.
[Explanation] Gui'an Village has a beautiful environment and pleasant scenery.
At the tree planting site, everyone waving the tools in their hands, in groups of two or three, shoveling soil, digging holes, supporting seedlings, cultivating soil and watering, a scene of great enthusiasm.
[Explanation] Chen Xiurong, honorary president of the Fuzhou Taiwan Compatriot Investment Enterprise Association, has participated in tree planting activities for many years.
She told reporters that sisters on both sides of the strait plant trees together, which can enhance the friendship between compatriots on both sides of the strait and embody the concept of "one family on both sides of the strait".
[Concurrent] Chen Xiurong, Honorary President of Fuzhou Taiwan Association
Planting trees reminds me of cultivating people for a hundred years, and then sisters from both sides of the strait can jointly plant such a forest, which will be preserved forever, so the feelings like that are blended together and will last forever.
[Commentary] Many Taiwan compatriots said that the sisters on both sides of the strait jointly planted the "Women Forest of Straits" activity, which became a unique way for Taiwan compatriots to understand the mainland's rural areas, and also stimulated the enthusiasm of Taiwan compatriots to participate in the revitalization of the mainland's rural areas. It is hoped that the two sides of the strait can further strengthen the economy and culture. exchanges and cooperation.
[Concurrent] Taiwanese Lin Yiqian
The tree will give me the feeling that it is more like inheritance, because it is longer, and the future generations can also (benefit) after planting it, which is quite meaningful.
[Concurrent] Taiwanese businessman Cai Huiling
From the first time I wanted to build a factory, I didn’t even know where to buy steel bars. Now I think it’s very convenient to talk about many things. Then we think that life here provides us with a lot of convenience, and the local government is very good at us. Taiwanese businessmen are very caring.
[Explanation] In the spring breeze, the newly planted seedlings brought vitality to Gui'an Village.
The organizer said that by organizing the majority of women compatriots to carry out tree planting activities, protect the clear water and blue sky in Fuzhou, and contribute to the revitalization of the countryside.
[Concurrent] Jiang Peiqi, President of Fuzhou Taiwan Association
Peach trees and osmanthus trees are planted today. Peach trees are popular, so everyone on both sides of the strait likes each other. Osmanthus is the fragrance of sweet-scented osmanthus. I hope it means that the beautiful home we create together, and the ecological home will always be fragrant.
Reporter Wu Shengwei reports from Fuzhou, Fujian
Responsible editor: [Luo Pan]