Photo Story | International students experience lotus harvest in E China's Ningbo

An international student from the Business School of Ningbo University distributes freshly picked lotus seeds at Sizhang Village of Fenghua District in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 15, 2025. (Photo provided by Ningbo University)

International students from the Business School of Ningbo University visited the lotus ponds of Sizhang Village in Fenghua District, Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, to experience the daily life of traditional lotus harvesters. This event was part of the "Experiential Cultural Workshop" initiative organized by the Business School of Ningbo University. The harvested lotuses will be sold at charity markets in urban areas, with proceeds donated to support underprivileged local children.

An international student from the Business School of Ningbo University distributes freshly picked lotus seeds at Sizhang Village of Fenghua District in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 15, 2025. (Photo provided by Ningbo University)

An international student from the Business School of Ningbo University picks lotus at Sizhang Village of Fenghua District in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 15, 2025. (Photo provided by Ningbo University)

International students from the Business School of Ningbo University pick lotus at Sizhang Village of Fenghua District in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 15, 2025. (Photo provided by Ningbo University)