The wind in October always carries an exceptionally warm weight—it wraps itself around the red of the national flag fluttering in Tiananmen Square, carrying the cries of "Happy Birthday" to every corner of the motherland; at the same time, it bears the sweet fragrance of osmanthus trees, quietly passing the wish for "a full moon and a reunited family" into the hands of those returning home. This year, when the National Day salute meets the Mid-Autumn moonlight, the two characters "family and country" (jia guo) take on the most vivid interpretation.Streets and alleys have long been dressed in their "festive attire": national flags and lanterns in front of shops complement each other beautifully; children in residential compounds run around holding small national flags, clutching a just-unwrapped mooncake in their hands; the car lights on highways form a flowing river of stars—every car moving forward carries the yearning for reunion, as well as full joy for this peaceful and prosperous era. Some say the significance of festivals lies in "a sense of ritual," but on this day when two festivals coincide, that ritual sense has long merged into the ordinary: it is the quilt that parents aired in advance, the warm home-cooked dishes on the dining table, and the replay of the National Day military parade on TV—paired with the bright full moon outside the window, they form the most reassuring scene.。

       We often wonder: what exactly is "jia guo" (family and country)? It is the sentiment in textbooks that says "be the first to worry about the nation’s worries"; it is every moment of "the motherland’s strength" we see in the news; it is also the mooncake mold in grandma’s hand and the old stories grandpa tells. The nation is the harbor that guards families, and every family is a brick that builds the nation.Just like now, when we look up at the moon, what we see is not only the image of reunion passed down for thousands of years, but also the peace and vastness of the land beneath our feet. When we celebrate the motherland’s birthday, what we hold in our hearts is also the peace and joy of every small family—the simple happiness of "mountains and rivers being safe, and daily life being peaceful".

       During this holiday, you don’t have to travel thousands of miles. Even just sitting in the yard chatting with your parents, watching your children chase the moonlight with lanterns in hand, or gathering around a table with friends to share a sweet and glutinous mooncake—all these are the best ways to embrace this dual festival. After all, the so-called "the nation and families are safe" (jia guo jie an) has never been a distant blessing; it is having loved ones by your side, the lights always on, the motherland’s mountains and rivers standing magnificent, and us living in peace every year.Finally, may this Mid-Autumn moon light up your way home and also reflect the splendid mountains and rivers of the motherland. May this National Day hold all your joys and also guard the reunion of every family. Happy Dual Festivals! May we walk together with our nation toward years of peace and prosperity forever.