The first ever "Lavender Tourism Festival" officially opened over the weekend in Huocheng County of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Let's travel to the fields of purple, and take a look at the grand opening ceremony.

The first Lavender Tourism Festival kicked off last Saturday with a grand ceremony of music and dance. Officials and local residents were invited to take part. Festival activities include markets for selling lavender products and souvenirs, photograph exhibitions, a crafts designing contest, and ethnic music concerts. There are also some sports activities such as horse racing and wrestling. Meanwhile, a Lavender Museum will be opened soon.