People compete in pumpkin regatta in Belgium

People compete in the pumpkin regatta in the village of Lichtaart of Kasterlee, Belgium, Oct. 23, 2022. The 13th edition of pumpkin regatta is a kayaking competition in Belgium, attracting participants to sit and compete in large hollow-out pumpkins. According to local organizers, the weight of each pumpkin that was made into a boat could reach hundreds of kilograms. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

Staff members hollow out pumpkins for the pumpkin regatta in the village of Lichtaart of Kasterlee, Belgium, Oct. 23, 2022. The 13th edition of pumpkin regatta is a kayaking competition in Belgium, attracting participants to sit and compete in large hollow-out pumpkins. According to local organizers, the weight of each pumpkin that was made into a boat could reach hundreds of kilograms. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

A staff member transports pumpkin boats in the village of Lichtaart of Kasterlee, Belgium, Oct. 23, 2022. The 13th edition of pumpkin regatta is a kayaking competition in Belgium, attracting participants to sit and compete in large hollow-out pumpkins. According to local organizers, the weight of each pumpkin that was made into a boat could reach hundreds of kilograms. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

People compete in the pumpkin regatta in the village of Lichtaart of Kasterlee, Belgium, Oct. 23, 2022. The 13th edition of pumpkin regatta is a kayaking competition in Belgium, attracting participants to sit and compete in large hollow-out pumpkins. According to local organizers, the weight of each pumpkin that was made into a boat could reach hundreds of kilograms. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

A staff member hollows out a pumpkin for the pumpkin regatta in the village of Lichtaart of Kasterlee, Belgium, Oct. 23, 2022. The 13th edition of pumpkin regatta is a kayaking competition in Belgium, attracting participants to sit and compete in large hollow-out pumpkins. According to local organizers, the weight of each pumpkin that was made into a boat could reach hundreds of kilograms. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

A woman competes in the pumpkin regatta in the village of Lichtaart of Kasterlee, Belgium, Oct. 23, 2022. The 13th edition of pumpkin regatta is a kayaking competition in Belgium, attracting participants to sit and compete in large hollow-out pumpkins. According to local organizers, the weight of each pumpkin that was made into a boat could reach hundreds of kilograms. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

A staff member hollows out a pumpkin for the pumpkin regatta in the village of Lichtaart of Kasterlee, Belgium, Oct. 23, 2022. The 13th edition of pumpkin regatta is a kayaking competition in Belgium, attracting participants to sit and compete in large hollow-out pumpkins. According to local organizers, the weight of each pumpkin that was made into a boat could reach hundreds of kilograms. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

People pose for photos with pumpkins in the village of Lichtaart of Kasterlee, Belgium, Oct. 23, 2022. The 13th edition of pumpkin regatta is a kayaking competition in Belgium, attracting participants to sit and compete in large hollow-out pumpkins. According to local organizers, the weight of each pumpkin that was made into a boat could reach hundreds of kilograms. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

People compete in the pumpkin regatta in the village of Lichtaart of Kasterlee, Belgium, Oct. 23, 2022. The 13th edition of pumpkin regatta is a kayaking competition in Belgium, attracting participants to sit and compete in large hollow-out pumpkins. According to local organizers, the weight of each pumpkin that was made into a boat could reach hundreds of kilograms. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

People watch pumpkins in the village of Lichtaart of Kasterlee, Belgium, Oct. 23, 2022. The 13th edition of pumpkin regatta is a kayaking competition in Belgium, attracting participants to sit and compete in large hollow-out pumpkins. According to local organizers, the weight of each pumpkin that was made into a boat could reach hundreds of kilograms. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)