China's eastern province of Jiangsu on Friday launched a series of Mid-Autumn special consumption promotion season, focusing on trade-in purchase of energy-saving cars, home appliances, and services.
With almost 20,000 commerce and logistics enterprises participating, Jiangsu authorities have planned to carry out more than 2,000 promotional activities from September to November this year.
The launch ceremony of the consumption season was held in Jingjiang, a county-level city in the province.
To promote consumption and encourage replacing old appliances with new green ones, the offers are quite favorable for potential consumers. Any trade-in purchase in green, energy-saving home appliance will receive a 15 to 20 percent price subsidy from the government.
In terms of cars, buyers enjoy a 20,000 yuan (2,836 U.S. dollars) discount for new energy vehicles (NEVs) and 15,000 yuan (2,127 U.S. dollars) discount for petrol cars with an engine under two liters.
"Now the government subsidy is very large, and I hope there will be more such activities which can bring more affordable goods to us common people," said Yang Mao, a resident in Jingjiang.
In addition to the main promotional events, Jiangsu Province is also organizing a variety of activities, including the "Taste of Jiangsu" dining promotions, domestic service promotions, a seasonal theater performance series, and sports events in scenic areas, neighborhoods, and commercial districts.
Jiangsu launches promotion with trade-in subsidies for green commodities
Farmers across China are holding vibrant festivities to celebrate the seventh Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival which falls on Sunday, showcasing the rich agricultural achievements of different regions.
The harvest festival's main event of east China's Shandong Province kicked off on Friday in the coastal city of Weihai, with the lively "Haidai Harvest Song"-- a melodic ode to the area's rich maritime heritage.
Delegations from 16 cities in Shandong took the stage, showcasing their local agricultural specialties and performing traditional village songs and floats.
The event also featured a farmers' market, an agricultural carnival, and exhibitions on smart farming equipment and the achievements in rural revitalization, providing a comprehensive look at Shandong's agricultural prowess.
Similarly, the Jiangsu provincial event in Zhenjiang City started on Thursday, featuring a bustling farmers' fair with a dazzling array of local produce, from grapes and pastries to flowers and farm-fresh eggs, with exhibitors eagerly introducing their products to the delighted crowds to promote local agricultural goods.
"I saw so many unique agricultural products in this farmers' fair. They are fascinating, and the flavors are delicious!" said local resident Yu Xueying with excitement.
In Heshan City, south China's Guangdong Province, a traditional fire dragon dance, a century-old traditional event inscribed in the Third National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, kicked off the celebration on Friday in Chenshan Village.
A 100-meter-long "fire dragon", accompanied by dragon balls and fish lanterns, winded through the village streets, creating a spectacular display. The sounds of firecrackers filled the air, adding to the festive atmosphere.
Each year, around the autumn equinox, the village hosts a grand fire dragon dance involving over 100 young participants, with villagers of all ages joining in to pray for favorable weather and abundant harvests.
In Lanzhou, capital city of northwest China's Gansu Province, farmers participated in a lively sports competition on Friday, engaging in basketball, tug-of-war, and group dance, all while sharing the joy of a good harvest.
"Joining in this event, we're able to celebrate the bountiful harvest together. May our people continue to reap abundant harvests year after year," said local farmer Yang Shengjun.
Chinese farmers celebrate seventh harvest festival with festive events
