Introduction of Tangxi Loquat Festival

Loquat is a common fruit in summer, and in Tangxi, there is a festival with loquat as the theme, which is Tangxi Loquat Festival.

As the saying goes, loquat is full of forests in May, and now it is the season of loquat harvest by Qiandao Lake. In the loquat forest all over the mountains, golden fruits are covered with branches. The high-quality Qiandao Lake loquat has been certified by an authoritative organization. In the 2009 national loquat academic annual meeting, Qiandao Lake loquat won three national top ten quality loquat gold medals, and in the 20 10 Taihu Cup national quality loquat competition, two loquat varieties, Ruantiaobaisha and Dahongpao, won three gold medals.

Loquat is a special fruit in China. Zhejiang loquat is not only produced in Tangqi, but also in Ninghai, Huangyan, Xiangshan, Lanxi and Lishui. Loquat is the fifth largest fruit in Zhejiang, second only to citrus, bayberry, grape and pear. Loquat cultivation in our province has a long history and rich germplasm resources.

Tangqi loquat generally matures from west to east, Hongcun is one of the earliest mature areas, and the existing loquat planting area is nearly 1000 mu. The soil here is especially suitable for planting loquat, and it is the best producing area of soft white sand in Zhejiang white loquat. At present, there are more than 50 farmers who carry out loquat picking tours in this village.

Nowadays, Tangxi Loquat Festival has evolved into a new choice for adults to travel. This festival has also attracted many people's attention, making people pay attention to Tangxi.