
People celebrate the Melon Festival in Khiva, Uzbekistan, Aug. 11, 2024. Khiva in the Khorezm region of Uzbekistan hosted the annual Melon Festival from Aug. 9 to 11. The ancient city showcased a variety of melon products and held a series of vibrant traditional folk celebrations during the festival. (Photo: Xinhua)

People celebrate the Melon Festival in Khiva, Uzbekistan, Aug. 11, 2024. Khiva in the Khorezm region of Uzbekistan hosted the annual Melon Festival from Aug. 9 to 11. The ancient city showcased a variety of melon products and held a series of vibrant traditional folk celebrations during the festival. (Photo: Xinhua)