Spiritual and cultural life in rural areas greatly enriched

Farmers in Qihe county practice calligraphy. [Photo by Liu Lei, Sun Shuyi for chinadaily.com.cn]

Qihe county in Dezhou, East China's Shandong province, has organized more than 11,000 cultural activities in rural areas this year, greatly enriching the spiritual and cultural lives of local residents.

Farmers in Qihe county stage a show. [Photo by Liu Lei, Sun Shuyi for chinadaily.com.cn]

The activities involved art performances, book reading, and art lectures.

Art and culture enthusiasts in rural areas were encouraged to set up troupes and rehearse and perform opera shows themselves. (Edited by Gong Jun)