Gourd industry flourishes in Liaocheng, China's Shandong

A tourist selects gourd cultural and creative products in Tangyi Town, Liaocheng City of east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2026. Gourd cultivation and processing is a traditional industry in Tangyi Town of Liaocheng City, east China's Shandong Province. Local government has laid great importance on the development of the industry, regarding it as an impetus in its rural revitalization.

A woman shows a gourd artwork in Tangyi Town, Liaocheng City of east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2026. Gourd cultivation and processing is a traditional industry in Tangyi Town of Liaocheng City, east China's Shandong Province. Local government has laid great importance on the development of the industry, regarding it as an impetus in its rural revitalization.

Tourists record gourd artworks in Tangyi Town, Liaocheng City of east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2026. Gourd cultivation and processing is a traditional industry in Tangyi Town of Liaocheng City, east China's Shandong Province. Local government has laid great importance on the development of the industry, regarding it as an impetus in its rural revitalization.

A gourd stall is seen in Tangyi Town, Liaocheng City of east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2026. Gourd cultivation and processing is a traditional industry in Tangyi Town of Liaocheng City, east China's Shandong Province. Local government has laid great importance on the development of the industry, regarding it as an impetus in its rural revitalization.

An elder wipes gourds in Tangyi Town, Liaocheng City of east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2026. Gourd cultivation and processing is a traditional industry in Tangyi Town of Liaocheng City, east China's Shandong Province. Local government has laid great importance on the development of the industry, regarding it as an impetus in its rural revitalization.

Gourd artworks are displayed in Tangyi Town, Liaocheng City of east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2026. Gourd cultivation and processing is a traditional industry in Tangyi Town of Liaocheng City, east China's Shandong Province. Local government has laid great importance on the development of the industry, regarding it as an impetus in its rural revitalization.

A worker peels a gourd in Tangyi Town, Liaocheng City of east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2026. Gourd cultivation and processing is a traditional industry in Tangyi Town of Liaocheng City, east China's Shandong Province. Local government has laid great importance on the development of the industry, regarding it as an impetus in its rural revitalization.

Source:XINHUA news      Editor:Andrew Han      Responsible Editor:Leslin Tong
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