On May 20, the Southeast Network (our reporter Wu Longzhong and Wang Wenqing) reported that it was the tea fragrance season again, and the second "International Tea Day" was coming. On the morning of May 20, a new "International Tea Day" symposium was held in the Fujian Overseas Chinese Theme Museum located in the three lanes and seven alleys of Fuzhou, opening the prelude to the second session of the Haisi International Tea Culture Forum. Chinese and foreign guests at the meeting exchanged views on topics such as "tea culture, tea industry, tea science and technology". The event aims to let more people know and love tea, and promote Chinese famous tea and Chinese tea culture to the world.

"International Tea Day" forum. Wu Long retakes

The symposium was hosted by Fujian Daily and hosted by Southeast Net, supported by Zhigong Party Fujian Provincial Committee, Cross Strait Tea Industry Exchange Association, Fujian Tea Association, Fuzhou West Lake International School, Fuzhou Foreign Language School and other units, and co organized by Fujian Overseas Chinese Theme Museum.

Chen Shaojun, former vice chairman of the CPPCC Fujian Provincial Committee and chairman of the Tea Industry Exchange Association across the Taiwan Straits, Zhuo Shaofeng, second level inspector of the Propaganda Department of the Provincial Party Committee, Xie Xiaoping, deputy director of the Agriculture and Rural Committee of the Provincial People's Congress, Zhang Lijuan, deputy director of the Agriculture and Rural Committee of the CPPCC Fujian Provincial Committee, Pan Xianqiang, deputy editor in chief of Fujian Daily, Zhang Yao, deputy chairman of the Provincial Federation of Overseas Chinese, and others attended the symposium.

Heads of Fujian Provincial Foreign Affairs Office, Fujian Provincial Supply and Marketing Cooperative, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences and other relevant units, as well as international friends in Fujian and overseas Chinese from more than 10 countries, including the United States, Canada, Britain, Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Russia, Australia, Japan, Ukraine, Myanmar, participated in the event.

Zhuo Shaofeng, the second level inspector of the Propaganda Department of the Fujian Provincial Party Committee, delivered a speech. Wu Long retakes

Zhuo Shaofeng said in his speech that Fujian is the birthplace of black tea, oolong tea, white tea and jasmine tea in the world, with a long history of tea production and profound tea culture, and enjoys a high reputation at home and abroad. In recent years, the provincial party committee and the provincial government firmly adhere to the two bottom lines of development and ecology, practice the concept of "green water and green mountains are golden mountains and silver mountains", and adhere to the tea industry as the leading industry for poverty alleviation, green ecological industry, rural revitalization industry, and characteristic advantage industry in Fujian. Zhuo Shaofeng said that the first Silk Road International Tea Culture Forum held in Fuzhou in 2020 has aroused warm reactions at home and abroad, and promoted the exchange and mutual learning of tea cultures at home and abroad. The symposium held this time marks the official opening of the second Silk Road International Tea Culture, which is of great significance. He hoped that people from all walks of life would continue to care about Fujian tea culture and China's tea industry, and jointly write a new chapter in the international tea culture exchange of the Silk Road.

Chen Shaojun, former vice chairman of the CPPCC Fujian Provincial Committee and chairman of the Tea Association on both sides of the Taiwan Straits, delivered a speech. Wu Long retakes

Chen Shaojun pointed out in his speech that Fujian Province has superior natural conditions, suitable climate and temperature, a long history of tea industry development, and the comprehensive output capacity of tea ranks first in the country. Fujian is an important eastern starting point of the Maritime Silk Road, with Fuzhou Port, Zhangzhou Yuegang Port, Quanzhou Port, Xiamen Port, Sanduao Port and other ports. Since the Tang Dynasty, tea has spread from Fujian to Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States, and other countries and regions, forming a pattern of "the world's tea industry sees China, and Chinese tea sees Fujian". Since the reform and opening up, Fujian tea industry has developed rapidly, and tea has become an important source of income for farmers. At present, big data enabling and new business integration are emerging in the vast tea producing areas, and tea processing technology and new technology application are constantly innovating. We hope that everyone will pay attention to this advantageous industry, take a more open and pragmatic attitude, and make a good overall plan for the big article of "tea culture, tea industry, tea technology", in order to promote the integrated development of Haisi tea Continue to contribute to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation as the "Fujian model" of the tea industry.

Zhang Yao, Vice President of Fujian Federation of Overseas Chinese, addressed the forum. Wu Long retakes

"A cup of tea connects China and the world." In her speech, Zhang Yao praised the important historical contributions of overseas Chinese in Fujian to the spread of Chinese tea culture and the promotion of home tea. She encouraged overseas Chinese to use tea as a medium and meet friends with tea to promote Chinese tea overseas, let more international friends taste Chinese tea, understand the profound Chinese culture, tell Chinese stories, and promote communication and cooperation between China and the world.

Zhang Yao also highlighted the important role of Fujian tea in cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries. She said that after the first Haisi International Tea Culture Forum ended in 2020, the Fujian Federation of Overseas Chinese would continue to carry out tea culture related work, and assist the Chinese Overseas Chinese Museum to show the inheritors of Fujian intangible cultural heritage, overseas Chinese, returned overseas Chinese and their families, as well as tea merchants' representatives to tell the story of overseas Chinese patriotism, love for their hometown At the same time, we carried out the special action of "Party building gathers the hearts of overseas Chinese - double gang and double gang" to help rural revitalization, help relevant tea enterprises to improve their product popularity, and actively promote Fujian tea culture to overseas Chinese communities and overseas Chinese in investment promotion activities.

Chen Changshong, Director of the Tea Institute of Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, shared. Wu Long retakes

Chen Changshong, Director of the Tea Institute of Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, shared the important achievements of the construction of modern tea industry technology system in Fujian Province at the symposium. He said that Fujian is the "kingdom of tea varieties". The national and provincial tea technology systems and test stations basically cover the major tea producing areas in the province. Scientific and technological innovation supports the development of the tea industry, which is unique in the country and the vane of Chinese tea and even the world tea. At present, the development of Fujian's tea industry is showing a promising trend. Tea garden management is constantly ecological, mechanized and intelligent. Large tea production is gradually moving towards mechanization, continuity, automation, scale and standardization. Innovative tea products are gradually moving towards differentiation, characteristics and personalization. The integration of three industries has promoted the transformation and upgrading of the tea industry and the innovation of business types.

Chen Qingquan, President of the Federation of Chinese American Societies, shared the story of "making friends with tea" overseas. Wu Long retakes

Chen Qingquan, chairman of the Federation of Chinese American Societies, is a senior tea drinker. In his speech, he vividly told the story of helping foreign friends know how to drink tea to strengthen their health. He said that Fujian tea has helped him make a number of intimate friends and deepened foreigners' understanding of Chinese tea culture. He suggested that overseas Chinese friends should choose Fujian tea as a daily gift among friends and make more contributions to the exchange of Haisi tea culture.

Feng Tingquan, honorary president of Fujian Tea Association, made a speech. Wu Long retakes

Qiu Jiyuan, president of Fuzhou West Lake International School, made a speech. Wu Long retakes

International friends Jeanne J. Sobo and Samuel William praised Fujian tea. Wu Long retakes

International friend Oleksandr Iakimets (Alexander) shares the exotic tea culture. Wu Long retakes

Li Liyong, Executive Chairman of the Fujian Federation of Commerce and Chairman of the Youth Federation, made a speech. Wu Long retakes

The general corporate body, the President of the General Chamber of Commerce of Japan, made a speech. Wu Long retakes

Wu Fang, Executive President of Australia China International Chamber of Commerce, delivered a speech. Wu Long retakes

Chen Jinguo, Executive Chairman of the Spanish Fujian Chinese Business Association, made a speech. Wu Long retakes

Feng Tingquan, honorary president of Fujian Tea Association, Qiu Jiyuan, president of Fuzhou West Lake International School, Harada Meiyou, president of the General Chamber of Commerce of Japan, general corporate legal person, Li Liyong, executive president of the Russian Fujian Federation of Commerce and chairman of the Youth Federation, Chen Jinguo, executive president of the Spanish Fujian Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Wu Fang, executive president of the Australia China International Chamber of Commerce, and other guests also made speeches at the symposium, They respectively expressed insights on promoting the development of Fujian tea culture, tea industry, tea science and technology, promoting the exchange and mutual learning of tea industry at home and abroad, and spreading excellent Chinese tea culture overseas.

The foreign guests at the meeting communicated at the forum. Wu Long retakes

Foreign friends Jeanne J. Sobo, Samuel William, Oleksandr Iakimets and other guests said in their speeches that their countries have relatively few types of tea. After coming to China, they have known the history of Chinese tea culture and opened the door to understanding tea culture. Now, they not only like to drink Chinese tea, but also like Chinese tea culture. They hope to bring Chinese tea to their own country and tell the world a good story about Chinese tea in the future.

Visit Fujian Overseas Chinese Theme Museum. Wu Long retakes

Group photo of Chinese and foreign guests. Wu Long retakes

After the symposium, the participants also visited the Fujian Overseas Chinese Theme Museum, and deeply felt the history and cultural connotation of overseas Chinese in Fujian.

This activity was also supported by Minrong Tea Industry and Xiangyan Niulankeng Tea Industry.