By tf-lawyer.com On September 15, the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration titled “One Family Across the Straits, Qilu’s Love for Huaxia” took place in Sydney, Australia, attracting considerable attention from the community.
During the event, Consul Hu Yang from the Chinese Consulate in Sydney delivered an impactful speech highlighting the significance of the Mid-Autumn Festival as a key element of Chinese traditional culture, symbolizing reunion and harmony. He emphasized that the full moon not only reflects the cultural sentiments of the Chinese people but also acts as a cultural bridge that connects friendships between China and other nations. According to him, this festival is a time for family gatherings, echoing the hopes of the overseas Chinese community for harmony, social stability, and global peace.
Qian Qiguo, Chairman of the Australian Chinese Peaceful Unification Promotion Alliance, praised the celebration’s importance. He urged fellow compatriots across the straits to unite and diligently work towards the complete reunification of their homeland and the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Meanwhile, Tian Fei, President of the Australia-China Friendship Exchange Association, emphasized the value of the friendship between Australia and China, expressing hopes for deepened cooperation and communication to foster mutual trust and collectively build a peaceful, prosperous future.
Wu Tiandu, a committee member of the Chinese Nationalist Party’s Australian Chapter, also addressed the gathering, stressing that compatriots across the straits share common roots and a bloodline. He called on all parties to collaborate in promoting peaceful, stable, and prosperous development in cross-strait relations. Additionally, Bi Yibo, Executive President of the Australian Shandong Association, provided insight into the association’s efforts in fostering friendly exchanges between Australia and China.
The celebration included engaging performances from artists representing both sides of the straits, offering a delightful cultural experience for attendees. The program featured classic songs such as “Shanghai Beach” and “Green Island Serenade” performed by Taiwanese artists, as well as poetry recitals like “Nostalgia” and traditional art displays, including Peking opera and face-changing acts. The evening concluded on a celebratory note as guests joined together to sing “My Motherland and I.”
The event was co-hosted by the Australian Chinese Peaceful Unification Promotion Alliance, the Sydney Chinese Peaceful Unification Promotion Association, and the Australia-China Friendship Exchange Association, with the Australian Shandong Association taking on the role of organizer.
