-- I. Overwhelming Response · Uniting in the "Journey to Reunion"
For Minnan people, the Mid-Autumn Festival is more than a holiday—it’s a deep emotional anchor. As the monsoon blows again, it echoes the season a century ago when our ancestors set sail for Southeast Asia, and now, it’s the moment we raise our glasses to the moon together. Xiamen Satellite TV’s carefully crafted special, The Same Bay, the Same Moon: 2025 Cross-Strait Mid-Autumn Journey to Reunion, premiered on the overseas platform "Watch Xiamen Daily" on Mid-Autumn Eve. It quickly sparked a wave of emotional resonance among Minnan communities globally, with audiences from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Southeast Asia sharing their joy and pride:
- Hu Xueqi, General Affairs of Xiamen Guild (Singapore): "From Singapore, we send warm Mid-Autumn greetings to our loved ones back home! This program feels like a warm hug from family."
- Ye Zhangwu, Chairman of Xiamen Guild (Klang, Malaysia): "It’s packed with authentic Minnan charm, yet fresh and creative! Most of all, it makes us feel truly part of the 'global Minnan family'—this is our culture, alive and thriving!"
- Lan Jia’an, Singapore Yuming Martial Arts Association: "Standing on foreign soil, we hold fast to the spirit of Five Ancestors Fist! Performing the same set of moves across three places—this is the grit and soul passed down through Minnan generations!"
- Zhang Xiucheng, Taipei Qihai Baji Martial Arts Club: "Though we’re separated by distance, we share the same traditional Chinese martial arts heritage. The two sides of the Taiwan Strait are one family—we’d love to welcome you for exchanges!"
- Taiwanese youth living in Xiamen: "The mix of Xiamen’s Bo Bing (Mid-Autumn dice game) and Taiwan’s Mid-Autumn barbecue? That’s such a relatable touch—we felt that!"
- Zhang Zhiyang, Five Ancestors Fist Coach (Xiamen): "Seeing so many familiar faces of fellow Five Ancestors Fist practitioners overseas? It warmed my heart instantly."
Centered on the theme of "Minnan people’s lifelong search for 'reunion'", the special unfolds in four chapters: Earthly Warmth, Nostalgia Across the Bay, Doors Open to the Sea, and Where the Heart Belongs. Amid the crisp clink of Bo Bing dice, the soft melodies of Nanyin (traditional Minnan music), and the rhythm of ocean tides, it serves up a cultural reunion feast that bridges mountains and seas for Minnan compatriots everywhere.
II. Nostalgia on the Tongue · Reunion Through Flavors
"Roundness" (symbolizing reunion, seen in the moon and traditional foods) is the essence of earthly joy—and the Mid-Autumn Festival, a harvest season, lets Minnan people worldwide share that joy through food.
One Cake, a World of Flavors
Acclaimed Minnan chef Chef Hei Ming was invited to craft "Bo Bing"—a beloved home-style treat for Minnan family gatherings—blending delicacies from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Every bite tastes like autumn and togetherness.
A Mid-Autumn Memory Lane
Through a Minnan child’s eyes, we revisit late-night snack runs with his father—bringing to life iconic Minnan street foods: Man Jian Gao (sweet stuffed pancake), Hai Li Bing (oyster pancake), Tu Sun Dong (sipunculid jelly), and Yu Tou Bing (taro cake). A simple bowl of noodles on a quiet street? That’s the sweetest little reunion between father and son.
III. Sails Returning from Southeast Asia · Affection Woven into Heritage
Where there’s seawater, there are Chinese people—and where there are Chinese people, there are Minnan compatriots. Beyond showcasing Minnan’s authentic local culture, 2025 Cross-Strait Mid-Autumn Journey to Reunion paints a vivid picture of "nostalgia across the bay" especially for overseas communities.
The Call of the Homeland
Contemporary artist Chen Wenling put it beautifully: "In Chinese, we have words like 'motherland', 'mother soil', 'mother culture'—home is wherever our roots are." A single phrase in the hometown dialect carries a thousand threads of longing, speaking straight to the hearts of overseas wanderers.
Unlocking Peranakan Heritage
Xiamen scholar Huang Wanbin ran her fingers over a century-old lacquered basket, sharing the story of Southeast Asia’s unique cultural blend: During the Ming Dynasty, Minnan merchants—waiting for favorable monsoons to sail—married local residents, giving rise to the "Peranakan" (Straits Chinese) community. As the camera lingers on peony patterns in Peranakan beadwork and the coconut-sweet aroma of kueh lapis (nine-layer cake), can you almost smell the nostalgia in the lacquered basket your grandmother once used to worship the Heavenly Lord?
Nostalgia, Reimagined by Youth
A young band’s upbeat tune Monsoon and Seabirds takes viewers on a "Southeast Asian-style" tour of Gulangyu Island: sipping coffee in a red-brick villa, doing beadwork against a floral brick wall—showing how Minnan charm lives on in the hearts of the younger generation.
The Unique Minnan Vibe
When traditional opera meets rap, the song Minnan Tone throws open the doors of an old Minnan courtyard, singing of the Minnan spirit: "Daring to strive, daring to win"—a gene woven into our blood since the days of Zheng He’s voyages.
Minnan’s Martial Spirit · Fists Uniting Generations
The song Heroes Among Us weaves together martial arts performances from three communities—Maluanwan Experimental Primary School Wushu Team (Haicang, Xiamen), Taipei Qihai Baji Martial Arts Club, and Singapore Yuming Martial Arts Association—showcasing a heritage passed down through the ages.
IV. Where the Heart Belongs · Reunited Across the Globe
The most touching "reunion" comes at the end: Xiamen envoys, carrying traditional local specialties, traveled to Singapore to deliver the warmth of "one taste, one reunion" to the Xiamen Guild there. As a children’s choir sings May We Be Together Forever (a beloved adaptation of Su Shi’s classic poem), screens light up with smiles of compatriots from Southeast Asia and Taiwan.
Minnan is more than a place—it’s a cultural journey. Where the monsoon blows and the tide surges, that’s where our hearts call home. Xiamen Satellite TV sends warm wishes to Minnan compatriots worldwide: May the moon shine bright, and may your family be safe and happy!
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