International Faces Light Up Shangyang Village Sports Meet: Huangyan's Triumph in Cultural Export

In the golden wheat season of May, Shangyang Township in Huangyan hosted a vibrant sports meet that blended cultural exchange with rural charm. Taizhou's overseas communicators and Taizhou University's international students joined 150 villagers as "rural experience officers," creating a lively fusion of global and local traditions.

The kangaroo-style watermelon relay sparked laughter as participants hopped in sacks, while Nigerian Li Man and Rwandan Wang Qike showcased teamwork. "A joyful workout!" exclaimed a Rwandan participant.

In the 250-mu (≈166,675 m?) wheat harvesting zone, guided by farmers, the group learned scything skills. Bangladeshi Jin Han reflected, "Every grain truly is a labor of love." This farmland—part of the "Thousand Villages Demonstration Project"—integrates 11 villages through a multi-farmland model for shared prosperity.

At the Shared Prosperity Market, stalls overflowed with local produce like loquats and wheat noodles. Pakistani Ali praised the seafood noodles as "a flavorful revelation."

"This bridges cultures!" the group declared. Through their perspectives, the event showcases Huangyan's rural revitalization to the world, fostering cross-cultural connections and sustainable development.