Pregnant women dance on the stage during a belly fashion contest in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 4, 2019. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

What a fun way to give a baby a joyful start in life! Pregnant women in south China's Hainan choose to get lovely paintings on their belly, showing their hope and love to the future children.

HAIKOU, Aug. 5, 2019 (Xinhua) -- Thirteen pregnant took part in a belly fashion contest in Haikou, south China's Hainan Sunday. Cute cartoon characters were painted on their belly to show their hope and love to the future children.

A pregnant woman has her belly painted during a belly fashion contest in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 4, 2019. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

A pregnant woman performs on the stage with her husband and son during a belly fashion contest in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 4, 2019. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

A pregnant woman has her belly painted during a belly fashion contest in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 4, 2019. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)