Visit To Qingshan Village: The Low Carbon Future Village.
Augustine Wereuche praise
Qingshan Village is located northeast of Huanghu Town, Yuhang District, in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China. Qingshan Village has an area of 45.6 km2. The village has three medium-sized reservoirs, and forests cover approximately 80% of the land area. This village has become a popular tourist destination as a result of its ongoing
When we arrived in the village, a guide greeted us with a smile and led us to the guest reception area. The guide then gives us a brief overview of the village’s main features, current activities, and the villagers’ desired outcomes. According to the information provided by the guide, the village was a pilot project initiated by Zhejiang Province to become a net zero-carbon city. The village had previously faced a significant environmental challenge that impacted the primary source of community water supply. Local farmers used fertilisers and pesticides, which contributed to the pollution. From 2014 to 2023, the village experienced significant development. Initially, there was a strong focus on water and environmental protection. This was followed by the establishment of an arts and design village. The third stage was marked by significant government intervention. The government provided funds for the renovation of the village’s infrastructure and the construction of public spaces. As a result of these developments, the village’s living standards have significantly improved. Furthermore, the village has begun to attract tourists and young people from China and elsewhere.
Following the brief introduction, we left the room to go to the Art and Design Library. This material library was created by Chris, a German designer, in collaboration with two others. The design team’s goal was to promote cultural creativity among the villagers. The library displayed a variety of arts and crafts made with locally sourced materials. The library provides a platform for combining indigenous arts and craftsmanship with contemporary design styles. This activity preserves local crafts skills and teaches villagers how to apply them in contemporary art. Furthermore, the library has been seen to attract a wide range of visitors and design firms to the village. It is a place where you can learn about weaving culture, tie-dye techniques, and colouring methods, which help to preserve local craft skills and improve the livelihoods of the villagers.
The design library and other ongoing projects have piqued the interest of young people while also contributing to a reduction in the city’s constant influx of new residents. The library’s collection includes modern and contemporary art, which contributes to the preservation of local artistic traditions.
Following the visit to the library, we went to the conflict resolution area. This is where the villagers could gather to resolve any conflicts or disagreements over village maintenance. It also serves as a forum for residents to discuss potential village improvements. It contributes to creating an environment in which everyone’s opinion can be heard; all disputes are said to be resolved here. This gives villagers a platform to actively participate in their community, making them feel valued and safe from outside influences.
The next stop was the Qingshan Nature School, led by Principal Jill Quan. The school educates young people about environmental protection. Every year, it also hosts a free nature summer camp for children, where they can learn about nature and the importance of environmental protection.
Later, we went on a short walk to see the river, which was the village’s primary source of water. It has undergone various treatments. The goal is to improve the water quality of the river, which was previously heavily polluted. The contamination is due to the use of artificial fertilisers and pesticides. Upon arrival, everything appeared to be very neat and well-organised. The river area has been adorned with artistic paintings and fortified with some walls. A technological effect was also added to the river area. Visitors can scan a QR code to receive a short animated story about the village’s history. I thought this was cool and interesting. There were also some warning signals if you got too close to the river.
After we visited the river, we returned to a location where we were served some local cuisine. We were presented with various types of dishes. Each had a distinct flavour and accurately represented the villagers’ native culture. We then had a little arts and crafts section where we learnt how to make hand fans out of bamboo sticks. The teacher taught us how to carefully arrange the bamboo sticks and craft them into a design. It was a truly memorable experience.
In conclusion, my visit to this unique village was both educational and exciting. I learnt more about China than I ever knew, and I was especially impressed by the remarkable transformation of a village into a modern and environmentally friendly area. The combination of technology and nature in the village was striking, and the dedication to this project was admirable. To me, the village resembled a city that was well-organised while remaining in harmony with nature.
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