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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Hami, located in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, is famous for its sweet melons. Today, the annual "Hami Melon Festival" in Hami has become a true sweet feast. Interestingly, the ancient city of Khiva in Uzbekistan also hosts a "Melon Festival." These two festivals have become a sweet symbol of friendship, strengthening the bonds between the peoples of China and Central Asia.
The cultivation and distribution of Hami melon were closely linked to the ancient Silk Road. Today, Hami melon has become a key economic pillar for the city of Hami.
International cooperation is also an important factor contributing to the continuous breeding progress of Hami melon.
Zhang Yongbing, a researcher at the Hami Melon Research Center of the Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, has long been involved in research and promotion of Hami melon breeding technologies. He said, "We are working with Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and other neighboring countries to exchange melon genetic resources to promote the genetic improvement and renewal of Chinese and foreign melon varieties, increasing the contribution of new varieties to the development of the industry." Zhang Yongbing also noted that melon varieties bred in China, such as "Golden Dragon" and "Golden Phoenix," are already being tested in Central Asian countries.
In June of this year, journalists from 10 countries, including Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Pakistan, visited the city of Hami to jointly report on smart agriculture and rural revitalization.
"Both the Chinese Hami Melon Festival and similar festivals in Central Asian countries are dedicated to the sweet fruit, celebrating the harvest, and sharing joy. It's a vivid manifestation of the cultural affinity between China and its neighboring countries," says Wang Lin, an official with the Yizhou District Committee in Hami City.
In his view, historical trade and cultural exchange created similar traditions. Today, thanks to the joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative, these festivals are becoming a "sweet link" strengthening mutual understanding between people.
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