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{{Short description|Type of stationary lift net in India and Indonesia}}
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[[File:Marine Drive View.JPG|thumb|350px|Chinese fishing net. A [[blue hour]] view from [[Marine Drive, Kochi]]]]
[[File:Chinese Fishing Net Raising Birds Sunrise Ashtamudi Kollam Mar22 A7C 01784.jpg|thumb|Chinese fishing net in [[Kollam]], Kerala, India]]
[[File:Marine Drive View.JPG|thumb|Chinese fishing net. A [[blue hour]] view from [[Marine Drive, Kochi|Marine Drive]], Kochi]]
'''Chinese fishing nets''' (''Cheena vala'' in India or ''tangkul'' in Indonesia) are a type of stationary [[lift net]] in [[India]] and [[Indonesia]]. They are [[fishing nets]] that are fixed land installations for [[fishing]]. While commonly known as "Chinese fishing nets" in India, the more formal name for such nets is "shore operated [[lift net]]s".<ref>[http://www.fao.org/figis/servlet/geartype?fid=255 Shore operated stationary lift nets].</ref> Huge mechanical contrivances hold out horizontal nets of 20 m or more across. Each structure is at least 10 m high and comprises a cantilever with an outstretched net suspended over the sea and large stones suspended from ropes as counterweights at the other end. Each installation is operated by a team of up to six fishermen. While such nets are used throughout coastal [[southern China]] and [[Indochina]], in India they are mostly found in the [[India]]n cities of [[Kochi]] and [[Kollam]], where they have become a tourist attraction.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.panoramio.com/photo/89228861 |title=Panoramio - Images from Kollam ashtamudi |access-date=14 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924145919/http://www.panoramio.com/photo/89228861 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> This way of fishing is unusual in India and almost unique to the area, as it was introduced by Chinese explorers who landed there in the 14th century. Indeed, one interpretation of the city name Kochi is ‘co-chin', meaning ‘like China.’<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.backpackingbella.com/11-essential-experiences-kerala-backpacking-trip/|title=11 Essential Experiences for a Kerala Backpacking Trip}}</ref>
'''Chinese fishing nets''' (''Cheena vala'' in India or ''tangkul'' in Indonesia) are a type of stationary [[lift net]] in [[India]] and [[Indonesia]]. They are [[fishing nets]] that are fixed land installations for [[fishing]]. While commonly known as "Chinese fishing nets" in India, the more formal name for such nets is "shore operated [[lift net]]s".<ref>[http://www.fao.org/figis/servlet/geartype?fid=255 Shore operated stationary lift nets] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060613191954/http://www.fao.org/figis/servlet/geartype?fid=255 |date=13 June 2006 }}.</ref> Huge mechanical contrivances hold out horizontal nets of 20 m or more across. Each structure is at least 10 m high and comprises a cantilever with an outstretched net suspended over the sea and large stones suspended from ropes as counterweights at the other end. Each installation is operated by a team of up to six fishermen. While such nets are used throughout coastal [[southern China]] and [[Indochina]], in India they are mostly found in the [[India]]n cities of [[Kochi]] and [[Kollam]], where they have become a tourist attraction.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.panoramio.com/photo/89228861 |title=Panoramio - Images from Kollam ashtamudi |access-date=14 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924145919/http://www.panoramio.com/photo/89228861 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> This way of fishing is unusual in India and almost unique to the area, as it was introduced by Chinese explorers who landed there in the 14th century. Indeed, one interpretation of the city name Kochi is ‘co-chin', meaning ‘like China.’<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.backpackingbella.com/11-essential-experiences-kerala-backpacking-trip/|title=11 Essential Experiences for a Kerala Backpacking Trip}}</ref>


The system is sufficiently balanced that the weight of a man walking along the main beam is sufficient to cause the net to descend into the sea. The net is left for a short time, possibly just a few minutes, before it is raised by pulling on ropes. The catch is usually modest: a few [[fish]] and [[crustaceans]], which may be sold to passers-by within minutes.
The system is sufficiently balanced that the weight of a man walking along the main beam is sufficient to cause the net to descend into the sea. The net is left for a short time, possibly just a few minutes, before it is raised by pulling on ropes. The catch is usually modest: a few [[fish]] and [[crustaceans]], which may be sold to passers-by within minutes.
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The Chinese fishing nets have become a very popular tourist attraction. Their size and elegant construction are photogenic and the slow rhythm of their operation is quite hypnotic. In addition, catches can be purchased individually and need be taken only a short distance to a street entrepreneur who will cook them.
The Chinese fishing nets have become a very popular tourist attraction. Their size and elegant construction are photogenic and the slow rhythm of their operation is quite hypnotic. In addition, catches can be purchased individually and need be taken only a short distance to a street entrepreneur who will cook them.


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File:Fort Cochin view.JPG|Fishing net at [[Fort Kochi]]
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Image:Fishing, Cà Mau.jpg|Shore based lift nets in [[Cà Mau]], [[Vietnam]].
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Latest revision as of 19:09, 22 January 2024

Chinese fishing net in Kollam, Kerala, India
Chinese fishing net. A blue hour view from Marine Drive, Kochi

Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala in India or tangkul in Indonesia) are a type of stationary lift net in India and Indonesia. They are fishing nets that are fixed land installations for fishing. While commonly known as "Chinese fishing nets" in India, the more formal name for such nets is "shore operated lift nets".[1] Huge mechanical contrivances hold out horizontal nets of 20 m or more across. Each structure is at least 10 m high and comprises a cantilever with an outstretched net suspended over the sea and large stones suspended from ropes as counterweights at the other end. Each installation is operated by a team of up to six fishermen. While such nets are used throughout coastal southern China and Indochina, in India they are mostly found in the Indian cities of Kochi and Kollam, where they have become a tourist attraction.[2] This way of fishing is unusual in India and almost unique to the area, as it was introduced by Chinese explorers who landed there in the 14th century. Indeed, one interpretation of the city name Kochi is ‘co-chin', meaning ‘like China.’[3]

The system is sufficiently balanced that the weight of a man walking along the main beam is sufficient to cause the net to descend into the sea. The net is left for a short time, possibly just a few minutes, before it is raised by pulling on ropes. The catch is usually modest: a few fish and crustaceans, which may be sold to passers-by within minutes.

Rocks, each 30 cm or so in diameter, are suspended from ropes of different lengths. As the net is raised, some of the rocks one-by-one come to rest on a platform thereby keeping everything in balance.

Each installation has a limited operating depth. Consequently, an individual net cannot be continually operated in tidal waters. Different installations will be operated depending on the state of the tide.

The nets may have been introduced by the Chinese explorer Zheng He.[4]

The Chinese fishing nets have become a very popular tourist attraction. Their size and elegant construction are photogenic and the slow rhythm of their operation is quite hypnotic. In addition, catches can be purchased individually and need be taken only a short distance to a street entrepreneur who will cook them.

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  • Chinese fishing nets at Kochi
    Chinese fishing nets at Kochi
  • Raising the net
    Raising the net
  • Fishing net at Fort Kochi
    Fishing net at Fort Kochi
  • Shore based lift nets in Cà Mau, Vietnam.
    Shore based lift nets in Cà Mau, Vietnam.
  • Chinese Fishing nets at Kochi, Kerala

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Shore operated stationary lift nets Archived 13 June 2006 at the Wayback Machine.
  2. ^ "Panoramio - Images from Kollam ashtamudi". Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  3. ^ "11 Essential Experiences for a Kerala Backpacking Trip".
  4. ^ U.S. News & World Report, Volume 136, No 21, p. 53. 14 June 2004.
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