Chinese people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait gathered in Fuzhou City of east China's Fujian Province on Saturday to celebrate the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival with various shows and performances.
Song Tao, head of both the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, also attended the event.
The Mid-Autumn Festival, a traditional Chinese festival that symbolizes family reunion and wholeness, falls on Oct. 6 this year.
At Saturday's event, spectators burst into cheers when 500 drones formed patterns symbolizing one family and closer connections.
Those from Taiwan shared their feelings towards the event co-hosted by Fuzhou in the mainland and Matsu in Taiwan.
"It's a very lively party here. Families from Taiwan and families from local areas gathered to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. This is a wonderful reunion event," said Chen Xiaoting, a vlogger from Taiwan.
The festival gathering has united people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, carrying hopes for a brighter shared future.
"My hometown is in Changle (District of Fuzhou). Many of my relatives are still living there. For me, the Strait that separates us is shallow, while the familial bond between us is deep and unbreakable," said Wang Chien-hua, a primary school teacher from Taiwan.
"It makes me very happy that we gather here and enjoy this meaningful Mid-Autumn Festival event together. My whole family have come and participated in this event," said Wang Yiwen, a Taiwan native now resides in Fuzhou.
People from both sides of Taiwan Strait celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Fuzhou
