Foreign Reunion – Warm Mid-Autumn Celebration at Nigeria Yongxing Steel Company

Editor's Note: The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional and significant Chinese holiday, a moment of reunion and gratitude. Despite being in a foreign land, Nigeria's Yongxing Steel Company celebrated this special day with a ceremony that immersed every employee in the warmth of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

On October 29, 2023, a unique Mid-Autumn Festival party quietly took place at Nigeria Yongxing Steel Company. Despite being overseas, every employee could deeply feel the warm atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Let's revisit this joyful day, this perfect and unforgettable moment together.

On that evening, as the Mid-Autumn Festival party kicked off, the dice game of "Bo Bing" became the first eye-catching highlight. Everyone gathered together, holding colorful dice, anticipating the arrival of luck. Each throw was accompanied by hope and surprise, and when the goddess of luck smiled, cheers echoed throughout the venue. The joy of Bo Bing not only yielded substantial Naira rewards but also created shared laughter and memories.

Subsequently, a variety of multicultural performances led everyone into a feast of diverse cultures. The spectacular performances by colleagues from China and Nigeria showcased the cultural integration of the two nations, using music and dance to express heartfelt blessings for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Even more exciting was the invitation of teachers from the Confucius Institute at Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Their exquisite skills and performances imbued with Chinese flavor added charm to the entire event.

Another bright spot of the party was the sumptuous Mid-Autumn feast. The chefs in the company canteen carefully prepared various delicious dishes, and specially crafted mooncakes captivated everyone's taste buds. Each bite of mooncake carried a yearning for hometown and conveyed blessings of reunion. While sharing the delicious food, we exchanged the Mid-Autumn traditions of our respective hometowns, feeling warmth and familiarity.

As an employee benefit, the company also thoughtfully prepared Mid-Autumn gift packages for each employee, including cash, beverages, fruits, and more. This warm gift not only conveyed the company's care but also allowed every employee to feel the uniqueness of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

In Nigeria, we had an unforgettable Mid-Autumn Festival. Although thousands of miles away, due to the company's careful planning and everyone's participation, we felt as if we had returned to our hometowns, experiencing a deep sense of warmth. The Mid-Autumn Festival is a rich emotional experience, a precious memory, and an inseparable bond of friendship. Despite being in a foreign land, our hearts are closely connected, and on this special day, we celebrate together, laugh together, and express gratitude together. This unique Mid-Autumn Festival, through our annual reunion party, spreads the warmth of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival to a foreign land, keeping our hearts connected to our hometowns. The spirit of reunion will never be far away. This Mid-Autumn Festival will be etched in our memories, becoming an indelible scene in our lives. [Contributor: Nigeria Yongxing Steel Company, Wang Lian]