Huian women preserve ancient fishing traditions in China's Fujian. Slideshow
On a warm autumn day along the coast of the Huian County, southeast China's Fujian Province, local women of Huian move across the mudflats casting fishing nets, and their graceful movements create a striking scene along the shoreline, People’s Daily Online reports
Huian women belong to one of Fujian Province's three main coastal fishing communities, alongside Xunpu and Meizhou women. Their traditional clothing has been designated as intangible cultural heritage.
At dusk, the fishing port bustles with activity as Huian women sell their daily catch. In the town's leisure district, decorative patterns inspired by their traditional clothing grace building facades. In local workshops, heritage artisans teach embroidery techniques to global audiences via livestream. These women are bridging centuries-old traditions with digital innovation, ensuring their cultural legacy endures for future generations.
