"I had seen these lanterns on short videos before. They are stunning and unique. The dance performance was amazing," said Nalika Kodikara, minister counselor at the embassy of Sri Lanka in China.

In recent years, Luniao town has been focused on improving its honey pear sector, and now grows the fruit cultivation on 533 hectares, producing 14,500 tons a year.

At the town's food production, education and research center, the guests tried their hand at making pear-syrup candy, and some participated in a livestreaming sales event.