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Live: Beijing freshens up for summer as Daxing Watermelon Festival kicks off
Updated 08:43, 27-May-2022

One way Beijing is gearing up for the summer is by preparing for an event entirely dedicated to the fruit of the season. The southern Daxing District is holding its 34th Watermelon Festival this Friday. It features the National Melon Challenge, where fruits are brought in from all over China to compete in six categories. CGTN's Cao Bing is at the venue for an advance sweet and juicy bite of the summer.

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Live: Beijing freshens up for summer as Daxing Watermelon Festival kicks off
Updated 08:43, 27-May-2022

One way Beijing is gearing up for the summer is by preparing for an event entirely dedicated to the fruit of the season. The southern Daxing District is holding its 34th Watermelon Festival this Friday. It features the National Melon Challenge, where fruits are brought in from all over China to compete in six categories. CGTN's Cao Bing is at the venue for an advance sweet and juicy bite of the summer.