Intl students join harvest festival in Tai'an

Daolang town in Daiyue district, Tai'an, Shandong province hosted a lively farmers' harvest festival on Sept 21. International students from countries such as Russia, Azerbaijan, Morocco and Tajikistan visited the town to experience the charm of pastoral China and the fruits of rural vitalization.

The event showcased the spirit of modern farmers, highlighted the results of digital agriculture training, and promoted agricultural product sales. It featured a range of activities, from e-commerce livestreaming competitions and corn-picking races to specialty tea packaging contests, where local skilled farmers demonstrated both their traditional farming skills and digital expertise.

One student from Russia expressed her delight at attending the harvest festival, where she experienced the lively celebration and the spirit of the new generation of farmers. She noted the hands-on activities provided a real sense of the vibrant energy behind China's rural vitalization, calling it a rewarding and amazing experience.

The group of students ventured into the fields, immersing themselves in farm work and sharing the joy of the golden harvest.

"I really enjoyed the corn-peeling game. China's countryside is beautiful, and the festival is rich with produce. I've gained so much from this celebration," said a student from Azerbaijan.

By blending traditional farming culture with modern digital agriculture, the event told the story of Daiyue district's rural harvest through an international lens, warming friendships between China and the world this autumn.

[Video provided to chinadaily.com.cn]