On Hua’ao Island in Zhejiang’s Xiangshan County, a 1,300-year-old salt field whispers stories of the sea. 🌊 Here, artisans still practice the ancient art of sun-drying sea salt – a technique so vital it earned China’s national intangible cultural heritage status in 2008. Talk about #ThrowbackThursday vibes!
More Than Just Salt
As World Maritime Day (Sept 25) approaches with its 2025 theme “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity,” this living heritage site becomes a symbol of sustainable coastal life. Workers still rake evaporation ponds daily, blending maritime culture with environmental stewardship. 🧑🌾💧
Why It Slaps
Hua’ao isn’t just preserving history – it’s keeping alive techniques that could inspire modern eco-innovation. With Dafotou Mountain watching over like a stone guardian, this site proves tradition and progress can ride the same wave. 🌍✨
