International Year of Camelids Celebration in China · Fuhai

FAO China Office and the People’s Government of Fuhai County co-hosted the International Year of Camelids (IYC) Celebration in Fuhai County of China on 16 August 2024, with the theme of “Heroes of Deserts for Rural Revitalization”.

With unique geographical and climate conditions especially suitable for camel breeding, Fuhai County has become one of the main bases for camel breeding in Xinjiang, improving the livelihoods of local herders. The IYC Food Hero Gangliang CHEN was invited to the event to share his story of how he developed a camel industry in Fuhai and how he helped to increase the income of local camel herders.

The event was a key opportunity to promote the development of a camel industry, improve the livelihood of camel herders, and raise public awareness of the IYC.