In the past two days, mainland actor Hu Ge, who has already become famous in Taiwan through the hit TV series "Flowers", visited Taiwan. Although the trip only lasted 22 hours, it set off a heat wave on the island. The media on the island rushed to report with the title "Mr. Bao is in Treasure Island". Die-hard fans warmly welcomed him at the airport, and young friends on the island had in-depth conversations and exchanges... In a short period of time, "Mr. Bao" became a hot search topic on Yahoo News in Taiwan.
Master Tan noticed that "We do not distinguish between each other" said by "President Bao" Hu Ge during his visit to Taiwan was quoted the most on the island and was particularly recognized. This is the underlying reason why Mr. Bao has been so popular on the island in the past two days. It also reflects the eager desire of all walks of life on the island for cross-strait exchanges and the deep recognition that both sides of the strait share the same culture and race.
“Cross-strait non-governmental exchanges are king”
Searching reports from the island’s media and social platforms, Mr. Tan found that “exchange” was the hottest related word.
As soon as Hu Ge arrived at Taipei Songshan Airport, he was surrounded by a large number of media. Many fans greeted him at the airport holding neon support signs with slogans such as "Mr. Bao enters the treasure island" and "Eat pork ribs and rice cakes with Mr. Bao" and other storylines from "Flowers". . In an interview with the media, some fans said, "We have been waiting for you for a long time" and "Welcome Mr. Bao." More exchanges and interactions between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are a good thing. "Taiwan has many beautiful scenery, and I also look forward to Hu Ge coming to Taiwan to film."
Taiwan tvbs, Zhongtian News, Sanli News and other almost all media on the island have followed up and reported on this exchange event. TVBS reported that when mainland film and television personnel came to Taiwan, people responded enthusiastically, hoping that cross-strait exchanges would gradually open up. Taiwan's Zhongshi News Network published a commentary article "Hu Ge Tornado Proves Cross-Strait Non-Governmental Exchanges are King" pointing out that just like the craze set off by "Mr. Bao" in Taiwan, cross-Strait non-governmental exchanges are full of warmth.
Some netizens on the island left comments under relevant reports, saying that under the current tense atmosphere of “anti-China and Taiwan” created by Green Camp, it is not easy for “Mr. Bao” to come to Taiwan for exchanges. Some netizens said, "Mr. Bao, you should come to Baodao often!" "I hope more mainland opera actors can come to Taiwan through this."
One of Hu Ge's important itineraries during his stay in Taiwan was to participate in the "Dialogue with Youth" ” activity to communicate with Taiwan’s young creators. Hu Ge and the young Taiwanese directors participating in the event had a lively interaction around cross-strait film and television cooperation and the experiences of cross-strait creators and actors. Many young Taiwanese creators said they gained a lot from the exchange activities, learned more about the development of mainland film and television, and were full of expectations for cooperation with the mainland. The organizer said that due to the overwhelming enthusiasm of the media, the opening shooting time was extended from the originally planned 10 minutes to nearly 30 minutes. The island media "Sweet Potato Vine" issued an article stating that this is a collision of two generations of filmmakers from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Young creators on the island should get to know more like-minded filming partners and jointly create more glory for the Chinese film and television industry.
Senior Taiwanese practitioners who have produced many film and television works on both sides of the Taiwan Strait said that this kind of exchange is particularly good, and cross-strait film and television exchanges will become closer and closer in the future. Another Taiwanese director also said, "In fact, the vast majority of people in Taiwan's film and television industry hope to have frequent contacts with the mainland." This year's "The Three Evils" has an amazing box office in the mainland. This is a positive example. Hu Ge's arrival in Taiwan caused a whirlwind. It has positive significance for the cooperation between cross-strait filmmakers.
According to Tan Zhu, Hu Ge is so popular in Taiwan not only because of his personal star aura, but more importantly, under the current background, the island people's desire for cross-strait exchanges. More and more people are realizing that people-to-people exchanges are the cornerstone of cross-Strait relations. As long as people-to-people exchanges can continue to be warm, cross-Strait relations can flourish.
"The language is the same, the culture is common,
we are indistinguishable from each other."
Master Tan observed that the deeper discussion of public opinion on the island focused on the "commonness" in this trip.
At the exchange event, someone said that "Mr. Bao" also has a Taiwanese accent. Hu Ge smiled and asked: "Does my local accent have a Taiwanese accent?" When he received the response of "Yes, we are all very friendly," Hu Ge Said: "Then I will be happier, it means that we are indistinguishable from each other." Some netizens on the island also left messages saying, "We are indistinguishable from each other", "It's completely Taiwanese accent", "Shanghai people's Mandarin is similar to Taiwanese accent, just look at the Shanghai version of "Flowers"." Some drama fans on the island said, "I have watched "Flowers" three times because my ancestors' accent is similar to Shanghainese and I want to hear Shanghainese."
Public opinion on the island is also concerned that both sides of the Taiwan Strait have the same taste in food. Taiwan's Sanli News Network reported that when Hu Ge came to Taiwan more than 20 years ago, he felt that Shanghai was very similar to Taipei. This time he recommended the Shanghai delicacy "Bao Zong Pao Rice" to the people on the island. Some people responded that "you can DIY it yourself." . "Mr. Bao"'s favorite "Taiwanese rice noodles" has also aroused heated discussions. Some netizens on the island said, "Taiwan still has a lot of delicious food. Please stay longer and taste more next time."
Many people on the island talk about the resonant elements in "Flowers". Cai Li, a young person on the island, said that many of the Shanghai road names that appear in "Flowers" can also be found in Taipei. Some experts on the island pointed out that "Flowers" tells the story of Shanghai's rapid economic development under the background of reform and opening up, and is the epitome of the modernization development of the mainland. Compared with ancient puppet dramas starring Hu Ge such as "Nirvana in Fire" and "Legend of Sword and Fairy", "Flowers" is closer to reality. In this familiar modern environment in Taiwan, the development and success of the drama are more credible. , more resonant. Some viewers on the island praised "Flowers", saying, "The clothing, popular hits, and overall booming atmosphere of that era are signs of the times that only we Chinese can understand." Some scholars on the island said that "Flowers" tells a story of continuous efforts to live a good life. We can also see ourselves in this simple and hard-working Chinese spirit, and we can empathize with it.
Mr. Tan wanted to say that these "commonalities" that public opinion on the island focuses on stem from the common cultural roots, the same values and the same humanistic emotions on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, regardless of each other. This kind of closeness is natural and innate, and it cannot be broken or pulled away.
Some local media used a classic line from "Flowers" to express the future of cross-strait relations: "We know what kind of flowers we will bloom every spring, and we also know what kind of fruits we will not bear in autumn. But we still I will look forward to next winter turning to spring and blooming flowers.”
Mr. Tan finally wanted to say that when winter goes and spring comes, flowers bloom. Whether it is this line quoted by the island’s media or the boundless enthusiasm that emerged from this exchange on the island, it reveals that the island’s society does not distinguish between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. recognition and a strong desire for cross-Strait relations to blossom. With such mainstream public opinion, there will inevitably be more and more exchanges and interactions that compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait love to see, such as "President Bao Goes to Treasure Island", and it will also set off more whirlwinds on the island.
