Qingdao, Shandong province, holds a variety of colorful activities highlighting local traditions and specialties to mark the seventh Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Various districts and cities in Qingdao, Shandong province, recently held a variety of colorful activities highlighting local traditions and specialties to mark the seventh Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival, which fell on Sept 22, providing the public with an enjoyable way to celebrate while also showcasing the achievements of the city's agricultural development and rural vitalization.

At the agricultural harvest market in Laoshan district, over 30 enterprises displayed their specialty products, including Laoshan tea, Wanggezhuang steamed buns, and refreshing cherry fruit wine. From January to August, Wanggezhuang produced 11,000 metric tons of steamed buns, generating approximately 120 million yuan ($17 million) in total output.

At the same time, song and dance performances and agricultural product exhibitions were held at the Qingdao West Coast New Area, spreading the joy of harvest. Zhangjialou, one of the first provincial-level model areas for rural vitalization in Shandong, launched new rural and Red tourism routes.

Laixi city displayed modern agricultural machinery such as high-horsepower tractors and combine harvesters, covering all aspects of grain production, including planting, spraying, harvesting, and drying.

In Jimo district, a seed science center recently opened, featuring 358 seed specimens of crops, vegetables, fruits, flowers, and traditional Chinese medicinal herbs, and offering hands-on experiments, DIY crafts, and science lectures.

Pingdu city, meanwhile, hosted a peanut mechanization demonstration in Tianzhuang town, inviting top domestic machinery manufacturers and dealers to showcase over 20 cutting-edge agricultural machines.

At the grape-picking garden in Gongjia village, Chengyang district, locals and tourists alike were enjoying the fresh harvest. Gongjia is home to about 67 hectares of grape vineyards and cultivates more than 10 varieties of grape, such as golden finger, Jingya, rose fragrance, and black beauty. With activities such as sightseeing, grape picking, mountain climbing, fitness activities, and family-friendly tours, the village has attracted more than 200,000 visitors this autumn.