On September 15, Consul General Yang Shu attended the "2024 Vancouver Mid-Autumn Festival: At This Time Together" celebration and the 6th Chinese Culture and Arts Festival.

In his speeches, Consul General Yang noted that the Mid-Autumn Festival is an important traditional festival for the Chinese nation, embodying the wishes for family reunion, closeness among loved ones, and social harmony. It also carries deep sentiments for homeland and nation, serving as a bridge that transcends cultural differences and enhances mutual understanding between civilizations. The values of harmony and inclusiveness embodied in the Mid-Autumn Festival resonate with Canada’s multicultural ethos. He extended his best wishes to the Chinese community in the consular district and expressed hope that the peoples of China and Canada could enjoy the full moon together, fostering greater understanding and friendship.

The "At This Time Together" Vancouver Mid-Autumn Festival was held for the first time in Vancouver, showcasing a variety of traditional Mid-Autumn festival customs. The Chinese Culture and Arts Festival, held annually around the Mid-Autumn Festival, focused on the theme of "Intangible Cultural Heritage in China: Splendid Sichuan" serving as an important platform for promoting cultural exchanges between China and Canada.