Chuan Islands Page 7 of 11
This group of small fishing boats is at rest. Early the next morning they will be out fishing.
This village is located between the mountains and river with only the bridge connecting it with groceries. Otherwise, it is a safe place to live.
Bulletin boards here in Shang Chuan island is no different than bulletin boards though out China. They serve to communicate with the populous what the government message is.
In this photo of the village store you can see the candy, snacks and other miscellaneous items. There is very little extras in the store. Each item is…
The village store is small, most emergency supplies like instant noodles and waters. In the other picture the candy and snacks is more prominent.
Many buildings in this village are abandoned, usually because the residents built new housing or moved somewhere more modern.
Woman resting in the shade. Villagers work hard for what little they have. Notice the wooden tools (against the wall), repaired old chair and plastic shoes.
All the activities revolves around the Community Center. Inside are ping pong tables, mah jong tables, and other activities including town hall meetings.
With new found wealth, the village has gotten modern. This old mud pack building is forgotten.
The government owns all the land. Each year, the farmers bid to farm the land. This chart allocates land to each farmer.
The asphalt on this road is fairly new and built for a single car or many bicycles.