Imagine a 500-year-old tree🌳—now imagine nine of them, transformed into a swirling tapestry of history! 🪓✨ In Fujian, a team led by master carver Zheng Chunhui is creating a massive wood carving celebrating the 10th anniversary of China’s Grand Canal becoming a UNESCO World Heritage site. 🏛️
Spanning five years of meticulous work, the project uses ancient camphor trees to depict the canal’s bustling trade routes, cultural landmarks, and vibrant life along its banks. 🚢🌆 Think of it as a ‘Lord of the Rings’-scale epic—but carved entirely by hand! 🔥
Zheng, a guardian of Putian wood carving (a national intangible heritage), says the artwork aims to bridge past and present. “It’s like TikTok for history,” one local joked—millions of chisel strokes bringing the 2,500-year-old canal to life. 🛠️💫
Why care? Beyond its jaw-dropping size, the piece spotlights how traditional crafts are keeping history fresh for Gen-Z globetrotters. 🧳✈️ Ready to time-travel through wood? 🌍🎨
