Ten years after China’s Grand Canal earned UNESCO World Heritage status, a jaw-dropping tribute is taking shape in Fujian Province! 🌟 Meet Zheng Chunhui, a master of Putian wood carving (a national intangible cultural heritage!), who’s leading a team to create a 500-year-old-camphor-wood masterpiece celebrating the canal’s legacy. 🪓✨
The project – started in April 2023 – uses nine ancient camphor trees to carve scenes of bustling waterways, historic cities, and cultural landmarks along the 1,800-km canal. Imagine: intricate boats, lively markets, and landscapes frozen in wood! 🚢🏮
This isn’t just art – it’s a time machine connecting modern creators with centuries of history. 🕰️💡 “We want to show how the canal shaped China’s culture and economy,” says Zheng. The team will work for five years to finish what might become Fujian’s next viral attraction. 🤯📸
Stay tuned – we’ll keep you updated as this wooden wonder unfolds! 🌍🔨
