The first Rice Art Carnival has opened to the public in Yushan, Fuyang District of Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province. /VCG Photo

Yushan has become a signature spot for rice growing and cuisine, with special dishes focused on the grain immersed in flavors. /VCG Photo

The region, perceived as a national ecological food base, has been holding rice-themed festivals since 2012. /VCG Photo

Only this year, an art theme was added, making it a carnival consisting of farming performances, sports games, exhibitions and singing and dancing. /VCG Photo