[Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Special Line] The 22nd "Two Horses and Horses celebrate the Lantern Festival in the Same Spring" kicked off in Rong and released the "Fuma City Pass"

  China News Service, Fuzhou, February 20 (Reporter Yan Xu) The 22nd "Two Horses Celebrate Lantern Festival in the Same Spring" kicked off at the Langqi Haiqingying Convention and Exhibition Center in Fuzhou on the evening of the 20th.

On the evening of February 20, the 22nd "Two Horses Celebrate Lantern Festival in the Same Spring" kicked off at the Haiqingying Convention and Exhibition Center in Langqi, Fuzhou. The "Fuma City Pass" physical service card was released at the event. Matsu residents can use the card to enjoy various discounts in housing, medical care, education, transportation and other aspects throughout Fuzhou. Pictured is the launching ceremony. Photo by China News Service reporter Wang Dongming

  Before the event that night, Lin Baojin, member of the Standing Committee of the Fujian Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Fuzhou Municipal Party Committee, Wu Xiande, Mayor of Fuzhou, held discussions with Matsu County Magistrate Wang Zhongming and representatives of Matsu villagers and Taiwanese compatriots in Rong.

  Lin Baojin said that at present, we are implementing in detail the equal treatment of Taiwan compatriots and Taiwan enterprises, and making every effort to create a "same-city living circle" in Fuma to continuously enhance the sense of gain for Taiwan compatriots and Taiwan enterprises. It is hoped that Fuma and Fuma will further strengthen industrial cooperation, deepen people-to-people and cultural exchanges, promote the two places to be fully connected and integrated, and make positive contributions to the peaceful development of cross-strait relations and the reunification of the motherland.

  Wang Zhongming said that he will actively respond to Fujian's construction of a cross-strait integrated development demonstration zone, continue to promote the in-depth integration of Matsu and Fuzhou, and help the peaceful development of cross-strait relations.

The picture shows the lantern display attracting a large number of citizens to watch. Photo by China News Service reporter Wang Dongming

  "Two Horses Make the Lantern Festival in the Same Spring" is co-organized by Mawei and Matsu in Fuzhou. People in the two places give each other lanterns during the Lantern Festival every year and jointly experience the traditional Chinese culture such as Fujian opera and "making lanterns". This event focuses on traditional festival culture, historical culture, shipping culture, and folk culture, and integrates cross-strait specialties, cultural and creative design, study activities, etc. The two-horse children's choir and Taiwanese band are invited to participate in the variety show, and will continue Until February 25th.

  The "Fuma City Pass" physical service card was released at the event. Matsu residents can use the card to enjoy various discounts in housing, medical care, education, transportation and other aspects throughout Fuzhou.

  "'Fuma City Connect' is a major breakthrough for Matsu folks, which greatly improves the convenience of living and traveling in Fuzhou. It can be said that with one card in hand, the convenience is endless." Wang Zhongming said that after returning to Matsu, he will Encourage Matsu villagers to actively apply for the project so that the function of "Fuma City Connect" can be fully utilized. (over)