Planting hope on high ground

On Monday, annual spring farming ceremonies unfolded across agricultural areas of Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region, blending tradition with modern agricultural practices.

For local farmers, spring plowing and sowing mark one of the most important events of the year, when villagers dress in festive attire and gather in the fields. Tractors and other agricultural machinery are decorated with red tassels, colorful khata scarves and ringing bells.