A cross-Strait culture carnival is held in Shaoxing, Zhejiang province on April 21. [Photo/Zhejiang Daily]

A cross-Strait culture carnival was held in Shaoxing, Zhejiang from April 21 to 23.

During the event, the Cross-Strait Cultural Creative Alliance was established to encourage cross-Strait exchanges in culture and economy.

An e-sports competition featuring 12 teams from the Chinese mainland and Taiwan province, a fashion show and a cultural product exhibition were also held to attract residents and stimulate consumption.