The 9th Zigong Jiuhong Watermelon Festival kicked off in Yantan district, Zigong city, on June 12. Being one of the activities under the banner of the Peasants Harvest Festival, the Jiuhong Watermelon Festival includes a watermelon planter competition, watermelon eating contests and dancing activities. The planter named Liu Bin won the title of "Watermelon King" by producing a watermelon weighing 15.6 kilograms. [Photo/China.org.cn]
