Village finds the art in rural revitalization

Student volunteers and villagers work together to make traditional local food in the art garden in Gejia village, Zhejiang province, Aug 11, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]

Gejia village in Ningbo city of Zhejiang province is carrying out rural revitalization via the use of art.

With measure of "rent+ become shareholder", teachers and students from universities and colleges, as well as villagers, started handicraft production, cultural and creative works sales, ready-to-eat food, and beverage business to co-create an art garden and "art rich" workshop.

Now, people can achieve entrepreneurship and employment at the village, and the annual number of tourists exceeds 100,000.

A man walks in Gejia village, Zhejiang province, Aug 11, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]

Some products made by students and villagers are on display in Gejia village, Zhejiang province, Aug 11, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]

A village shows the process of making special handicrafts via a live stream in Gejia village, Zhejiang province, Aug 11, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]

Tourists visit Gejia village, Zhejiang province, Aug 11, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]

A view of Gejia village, Zhejiang province, Aug 11, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]