China has held various activities to celebrate the International Children's Day.
In Changsha City of central China's Hunan Province, children joined a "dragon boat race" on the ground using "dragon boats" made by themselves, as the country is also marking the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, which fell on May 31 this year.
A school in Qujing City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, brought pupils to a piece of farmland, where they learned how to transplant rice seedlings. The activity enhanced their awareness of saving food.
While in Qitai County, a major wheat production area in Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, students acquired more farming knowledge during visits to a wheat culture museum.
The National Working Committee of the Chinese Young Pioneers organized activities including initiation ceremonies of Young Pioneers, as well as visits to educational bases, sci-tech exhibitions and museums.
"I have learned a lot about artificial intelligence and aerospace, and I have also joined many practices. As an old member of the Young Pioneers, I will work with the new members in contributing our efforts to our motherland's growth," said Sun Linxi, a pupil in Tianjin.
China Soong Ching Ling Foundation hosted a performance themed on the International Children's Day on Saturday evening at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing.
Troops of the People's Liberation Army across the country held open day events to cerebrate the International Children's Day.
China celebrates International Children's Day
