Children observe scarecrows made of leftover straw from rice harvests in Yuhang, Zhejiang province on Wednesday. More than 100 scarecrows were strewn with straw so that children could have fun and play with it. LIN YUNLONG/FOR CHINA DAILY

Children observe scarecrows made of leftover straw from rice harvests in Yuhang, Zhejiang province on Wednesday. More than 100 scarecrows were strewn with straw so that children could have fun and play with it. LIN YUNLONG/FOR CHINA DAILY