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Rural Contestant Catches 22 Pigs, Wins Local Fame

1/8/2026

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Wen Fengqin, a rural Chinese pig-catching contestant, competed in 26 contests over the past year and caught 22 pigs, including a 73-kilogram pig.
The event in Majiang County, Guizhou Province, highlighted her feats and showed that agricultural competitions attract farmers and offer separate categories for women and children.
The winner receives a pig as a prize, making the event a favorite among attendees.

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Story summary

Wen Fengqin, a rural Chinese pig-catching contestant, competed in 26 contests over the past year and caught 22 pigs, including a 73-kilogram pig.
The event in Majiang County, Guizhou Province, highlighted her feats and showed that agricultural competitions attract farmers and offer separate categories for women and children.
The winner receives a pig as a prize, making the event a favorite among attendees.