A staff member inspects aloe plants during the Aloe festival in North West Province, South Africa, June 23, 2026. The festival is held here from June 20 to July 7. (Xinhua/Chen Wei)

People view aloe plants during the Aloe festival in North West Province, South Africa, June 23, 2026. The festival is held here from June 20 to July 7. (Xinhua/Chen Wei)

People enjoy themselves during the Aloe festival in North West Province, South Africa, June 23, 2026. The festival is held here from June 20 to July 7. (Xinhua/Chen Wei)

A staff member inspects aloe plants during the Aloe festival in North West Province, South Africa, June 23, 2026. The festival is held here from June 20 to July 7. (Xinhua/Chen Wei)

People view aloe plants during the Aloe festival in North West Province, South Africa, June 23, 2026. The festival is held here from June 20 to July 7. (Xinhua/Chen Wei)

People pose for a group photo during the Aloe festival in North West Province, South Africa, June 23, 2026. The festival is held here from June 20 to July 7. (Xinhua/Chen Wei)