Fuzhou, 3 Mar (ZXS) -- Taiwan husband and wife Fuzhou build a "romantic nest": playing a new "music" chapter that integrates "Lu."

Written by Ye Qiuyun

"We build a romantic nest together, love is to sing a touch every day, you isolate the wind and rain from the outside of the universe, here is left a gentle romantic nest..." As sung in the song "Romantic Nest", Taiwanese musicians Lin Jiazhen and Zhang Jiahao are in the home of the two in Fuzhou, the decoration is simple but full of warmth and beauty.

The picture shows Lin Jiazhen (left) and Zhang Jiahao rehearsing in a rented suite in Fuzhou, Fujian Province on March 3. Photo by China News Agency reporter Lu Ming

The "romantic nest" of this small Taiwanese couple is a three-bedroom apartment, and also has a "music space" of their own.

Lin Jiazhen was born in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and taught at school after receiving a master's degree in violin performance from elementary school, and occasionally accepted overseas commercial performances. In 2019, when she went to Cambodia to perform, she met Zhang Jiahao, a bassist who was in the same industry but belonged to a different performance team. Bonded by music and united by like-mindedness, the two got married in Taiwan in April 2021.

The picture shows Zhang Jiahao (left) and Lin Jiazhen playing in Jinshan Park in Fuzhou, Fujian on March 3. Photo by China News Agency reporter Lu Ming

At that time, affected by the new crown epidemic, Zhang Jiahao, who had been invited to perform all over Asia for many years, returned to Taiwan to be idle at home. Invited many times by friends in Rong's Taiwan, he was optimistic about the mainland market and decided to develop in Fuzhou.

"Fuzhou is very close to Taiwan, and I want to give it a try." Shortly after the honeymoon period, Zhang Jiahao "landed". Lin Jiazhen, who is also a musician, supports him, "No matter what decision you make, I will support you."

The picture shows Zhang Jiahao teaching at Yan'an Middle School in Fuzhou, Fujian Province on March 3. Photo by China News Agency reporter Lu Ming

A few months after settling in Fuzhou, Zhang Jiahao successfully became a music teacher at Fuzhou Yan'an Education Group. The school's monthly rental subsidy has relieved a lot of pressure on his life in Fuzhou. At work, he mingles with his students; After work, he formed the "Straits Group" with local musicians and performed in a live house in Fuzhou.

"He often said to me, 'Fuzhou is very good, you don't like to pay in cash, here all pay by mobile phone, life is very convenient'." The newlyweds are separated from each other, and Zhang Jiahao shares every day his life in Fuzhou with his wife through social networks or "making phone porridge".

The picture shows the violin performance of Lin Jiazhen teaching staff on March 3, Fuzhou, Fujian Province. Photo by China News Agency reporter Lu Ming

Hearing her husband's voice, Lin Jiazhen also came to Fuzhou in January 2022 and entered the Fuzhou Strait Symphony Orchestra, which is composed of musicians from both sides of the strait. "I was worried that she would not adapt to life in Fuzhou, but fortunately, the eating habits and language and culture here are similar to those in Taiwan." Zhang Jiahao said that for more than a year, his wife has become accustomed to life in Fuzhou.

In February this year, Lin Jiazhen bid farewell to the Fuzhou Straits Symphony Orchestra and returned to her "old line", teaching in the No. 2 Primary School Affiliated to Fuzhou Institute of Education, Cangshan Primary School, Taijiang No. <> Central Primary School, Dongfang Primary School and other schools. Since the teaching materials on both sides of the strait are different and the teaching methods are also different, Lin Jiazhen bought the mainland teaching materials to study them carefully, "I will integrate the teaching materials on both sides of the strait to make teaching smoother."

Fujian Haus Culture Media Co., Ltd. was established and settled in Fuzhou Huayouhui Chuang Fujian Taiwan Home Taiwan Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship Base; The company launched the "Island Vocal Music Collection" composed of young Taiwanese musicians, and gradually got on track, and was invited to participate in different performances large and small... Zhang Jiahao and his wife's life and career in Fuzhou are gradually getting better.

The picture shows Zhang Jiahao (right) and Lin Jiazhen performing on stage on March 3, Fuzhou, Fujian. Photo by China News Agency reporter Lu Ming

"The music market on the mainland is large and diverse, and the degree of creative freedom is high." Zhang Jiahao praised the mainland music performance market for giving musicians the opportunity to display their talents, "For young musicians, there is a lot of room for development. ”

"The Holy Temple of Confucius is located opposite the school gate, the small bridge and flowing water of Zhuzifang are the back garden, and the three alleys and seven lanes are only five minutes away..." In just over a year, Zhang Jiahao taught students to distinguish erhu, gong and zheng, taught them rap, and even composed a new song "The Most Beautiful Season" together.

On May 2022, 5, at the 12th Straits Youth Festival Taiwan Youth Entrepreneurship and Employment Salon, Zhang Jiahao and his wife played "Jasmine" and "The Same Song", and also specially played a song "Brothers and Sisters" composed by him, expressing the heart of "one family on both sides of the strait" with music.

They also often perform with mainland musicians. Recently, the "Heart of the Minjiang" cross-strait street art activity was held, and Zhang Jiahao and Fuzhou jazz guitarist Wang Yifan formed the "House Jazz" band, singing (playing) many songs live.

"Do what you like, don't be influenced by the world," Zhang Jiahao said, "there will be more possibilities on the road to pursuing dreams." (End)