“Look at the size and quality of these crayfish in this basket! It’s another bountiful year!” On April 21st, at the site of the 2024 Xuyi Crayfish Fishing Event in Jiangsu, crayfish farmer Su Panxing excitedly showcased the “Head-net Crayfish”.
An Aerial View of the Fishing Event Site
Xuyi, nestled along the banks of the Huai River, is truly a land of plenty, earning the title “Capital of Chinese Crayfish”. The renowned Thirteen Spices Crayfish, a favorite among diners, originated here in Xuyi.
Crayfish farmers showcase freshly caught crayfish.
This time of year marks the busiest period for Xuyi’s crayfish farmers. Across the vast expanse of intersecting crayfish ponds, the shimmering water reflects the radiant smiles of these farmers.
Boats race to set off
Xuyi Crayfish
The thriving crayfish industry not only boosts Xuyi’s urban prominence, reputation, and influence but also significantly increases the income of its residents. Currently, 210,000 people in the county are engaged in crayfish-related work, accounting for about a quarter of the total population.
An Aerial View of Xuyi
The fervor for entrepreneurship has ignited a new engine for the county’s economic development. In 2023, Xuyi achieved a regional GDP of 55.111 billion yuan, a growth of 7.5%. There were 107 new contracts signed, 61 new projects initiated, and 52 projects completed, each with an investment exceeding one billion yuan. These achievements demonstrate Xuyi’s steady and positive development momentum and further bolster the confidence of its people in striving for excellence and surpassing themselves.
A Photo Taken at A Previous Crayfish Festival
A Photo Taken at A Previous Crayfish Festival
The 24th China Xuyi International Crayfish Festival is set to kick off, continuing its tradition of being “market-operated and enterprise-sponsored”. Opening on June 12th and closing in late August, the festival will feature a dazzling array of “6+1” festive activities, aiming to present a grand culinary feast, cultural extravaganza, celebratory spectacle, and a platform for economic and trade exchanges.
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