Visitors catch fish in a muddy pond as "Shaiqiu", a traditional fall rural festival, is celebrated in Fuling, Southwest China's Chongqing municipality, on Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)
"Shaiqiu", a time-honored practice in many Chinese villages during harvest season, was celebrated on Saturday in Fuling, Southwest China's Chongqing municipality, attracting hordes of visitors to experience the joy of harvest and participate in various activites.
A visitor goes is thrilled at the fat fish he caught in the fish-catching activity during the "Shaiqiu" festival. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)
A visitor in a fish-like costume competes in a water pond running contest during "Shaiqiu in Fuling, Southwest China's Chongqing municipality, on Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)
Visitors play a game of tug-of-war during "Shaiqiu” in Fuling, Southwest China's Chongqing municipality, on Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)
An aerial photo of visitors catching fish during the "Shaiqiu" festival. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)
An aerial photo of visitors catching fish during the "Shaiqiu" festival. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)
Villagers in Fuling make the number "70" out of harvested crops, as this year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Rupublic of China. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)
Local actors perform a dragon dance during "Shaiqiu", a traditional rural festival in Fuling, Southwest China's Chongqing municipality. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)
A varitey of agricultural products are showcased during "Shaiqiu" in Fuling, Southwest China's Chongqing municipality. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)
Villagers in Fuling make the number "70" out of harvested crops, as this year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Rupublic of China. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)
Harvested crops are showcased during "Shaiqiu" in Fuling. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)
