Clan relatives and experts and scholars from both sides of the Taiwan Strait trace their roots and explore cultural integration in Fuzhou

　　[Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Special Line] Clan members and experts and scholars from both sides of the Taiwan Strait trace their roots and explore cultural integration in Fuzhou

　　China News Service, Fuzhou, January 28 (Reporter Yan Xu) "Many people ask me, 'Where are you from?' I would say that I am Taiwanese, and I am also from Fuzhou." Wang Shilong, Chairman of the Wang Clan Association in Taichung City He told reporters from China News Service in Fuzhou on the 28th.

　　A seminar on Taiwan compatriots seeking their roots in Fujian was held in Fuzhou on the same day. Representatives of descendants of the first batch of "Taiwan Compatriots' Root Searching Demonstration Site" in Fuzhou City, as well as experts and scholars from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, etc., jointly traced their roots and discussed how to give full play to the cultural advantages and role of Fuzhou's ancestral land, promote spiritual harmony between compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, and assist in the construction of a cross-strait integrated development demonstration zone .

On January 28, a seminar for Taiwan compatriots to find their roots in Fujian was held in Fuzhou. Photo by China News Service reporter Yan Xu

　　Wang Shilong, who came all the way from Taiwan to participate in the event, is a descendant of Wang Shengui, one of the "Three Kings of Kaifu". He told reporters that he was the third generation to move to Taiwan and had previously found his "roots" in mainland China through the clan association.

　　In April this year, Wang Shilong plans to take dozens of Taiwanese clan members to Fuzhou, Anxi, Nan'an, Fujian, Cangnan, Zhejiang and other places to find their roots. “By exploring our roots and ancestors, we can pass on the feelings and thoughts of our older generation to young people,” he said.

　　Fuzhou City is carrying out the "Taiwanese Compatriots Root Searching Project" to explore the close ties with Taiwan in terms of blood, cultural ties, and legal ties. Not long ago, the first batch of 10 "Demonstration Sites for Taiwanese Compatriots to Seek Their Roots" were released, including Yan Fu's former residence, Lin Zexu's birthplace, Chen's fifth floor and other places.

　　Huang Wei-hsing, Yan Fu’s grandson and former visiting professor at Taiwan Shi Hsin University School of Law, sent a video speech for this event. He mentioned that Yan Fu had visited Taiwan when he was an intern in the Navy, and his descendants even took root in Taiwan. Yan Fu is a very important figure in cross-Strait exchanges, promoting mutual understanding, and enhancing cross-Strait relations.

　　"Fujian can be said to be the origin of Taiwanese culture. Regardless of religion, customs, architecture and food in Taiwan, almost all can find their origins and connections in Fujian." Kong Xiangke, chairman of the Taiwan Chinese Confucian Federation, participated in Fuzhou through this event During the visit, I felt more deeply the connection between Taiwan and Fuzhou.

　　At the same time as this seminar, a theme exhibition of "Taiwanese Compatriots Searching for Their Roots" and a study activity for Taiwanese youths to search for their roots in Fujian were held simultaneously. Based on the cultural and historical archives of "Taiwanese Compatriots Searching for Their Roots", the theme exhibition of "Taiwanese Compatriots Searching for Their Roots" displays the common historical and cultural memories of Rong and Taiwan.

　　Nearly 30 Taiwanese teachers and students visited the public rental housing for Taiwanese compatriots in Jin'an District, the Cross-Strait Community Exchange Center, Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, etc. during the study activities to experience the profound cultural origins between Fuzhou and Taiwan, as well as Fuzhou's support for Taiwanese compatriots' development in Rong. care and support.

　　Zhang Yu, deputy dean of the Taiwan Research Institute of Xiamen University, believes that the establishment of the "Taiwan compatriots' root-seeking demonstration site" will help connect nostalgia and enhance consensus through exchanges, contacts and communication; various exchange activities with it as the main line can promote Extensive exchanges among scholars, young people, clan associations, hometown associations, and chambers of commerce have enhanced Taiwanese compatriots’ sense of identity and belonging to Fuzhou. (over)