Group 1 - The 16th Cross-Strait Cultural Industry Expo opened in Xiamen with the theme "Inheriting the Past, Creating the Future" [1] - The expo features a total exhibition area of 60,000 square meters, including various themed exhibition areas and over 1,000 participating organizations [1] - There are 12 themed pavilions from Taiwan, showcasing over 200 Taiwanese institutions, industry associations, and brand enterprises, along with more than 500 experts and scholars [1] Group 2 - The event includes a special exhibition on the inheritance of Minnan and Taiwanese folk arts, featuring performances from the renowned Taiwanese brand "Pili Puppet Theatre" and mainland intangible cultural heritage puppet shows [1] - The Taipei Puppet Theatre has sent 10 members to participate in the expo, aiming to exchange and learn from mainland counterparts [2] - The expo is organized by various governmental bodies and will run until November 2 [2]