Wednesday, April 6, 2016

鸬鹚捕鱼 (Cormorant fishing)

http://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2016/apr/06/dying-art-of-chinese-cormorant-fishing-in-pictures
Photographs show insight into a dying 1,000-year-old tradition. Sailing peacefully across the 漓江 (Lí river) in 桂林 (Guìlín), [China], men fish without the aid of a rod, hook or bait, instead using a method which was first practised in 960AD. [Read more].
Beautiful pictures show the breathtaking tranquility of Chinese rivers as fishermen use birds to catch their prey. Photo: Andy Beales/Barcroft Media.

桂林 (Guìlín) cormorant fisherman sets out on the 漓江 (Lí river) during the blue hour. Photo: Andy Beales/Barcroft Media

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