Since the arrival of the Year of the Snake, the festive spirit has been in full swing from the Chinese mainland to the Taiwan region, with both sides of the Taiwan Straits celebrating the most important festival on the Chinese calendar with traditional feasts, decorations, and family reunions.
During the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, shared customs and cultural heritage continue to bind the two sides, highlighting the profound connection that transcends the straits.
Cross-straits fireworks
One of the most anticipated and beloved celebrations across the Taiwan Straits is the annual joint fireworks display by Xiamen and Kinmen on the first day of the Chinese New Year, a tradition carried forward since 1987.
Starting at 8 p.m. on January 29, nearly 50,000 fireworks were launched simultaneously from the beaches of Xiamen, a coastal city in Fujian Province, and Kinmen, a small island just off the mainland. The 30-minute display was divided into several themed sections on both sides, featuring elements that highlighted the Spring Festival and cross-straits ties.
