CHINESE FISHING NETS AT FORT KOCHI KERALA
Chinese fishing nets are a type of stationary lift net in India. They are fishing nets that are fixed land installations for fishing. While commonly known as Chinese fishing nets in India
Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Cochin, Kochi, Kerala, India - 4.1.2010
Shot on 4.1.2010 this clip shows one of the iconic Chinese Fishing nets being operated on the waterfront at Fort Cochin in Kochi. Said to have been introduced by traders from the court of Kublai Khan. Huge arced poles suspend the nets above the water, counterbalanced by some hefty great rocks, and the fishermen haul them out of the water some 200 times a day. On this occasion they were lucky and managed a bit of a catch.
Chinese Fishing Nets- Kochi
When you visit Kochi you must come to the Chinese Fishing Nets at Fort Kochi and try your hand at fishing!!!
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Eel Caught in Chinese Fishing Nets in Fort Cochin India
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Chinese fishing nets, Cochin, India
Chinese Fishing nets in Fort Kochi (Cochin) India
Chinese Fishing nets in Fort Kochi (Cochin) India
Chinese Fishing Nets in Fort Kochi - INDIA VLOG 1
In this first India vlog, I show you the famous Chinese Fishing Nets in Fort Kochi (Cochin). Also included are some pretty awesome martial arts movements, and more.
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Cochin, India - Chinese Fishing nets
Kochi also known as Cochin, India, Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala) 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.
Chinese fishing nets - Kochi, Kerala
Chinese fishing nets - Cheenavala in Malayalam - is believed to have been introduced in Kochi by Chinese explorer Zheng He, from the court of the Kubla Khan. The fishing net established itself on the Kochi shores between 1350 and 1450 AD.
The Chinese nets, made of teak wood and bamboo poles, work on the principle of balance. Each structure, about 10m high, is fixed on the beach and has a cantilever with an attached net that is spread over an area of about 20 meters. Counterweights, usually stones about 30 cm in diameter, tied to ropes of different lengths, facilitate the working of the nets. Often, lights, attached to the teak posts. are suspended above the net to attract fish.
Each fishing net is operated by more than four fishermen and is made in such a way that the weight of a man walking on the main plank is enough to cause the equipment to be pulled down into the sea. Fishing is usually done in the morning and early evening. The net is descended into the water for a short time and then raised delicately by pulling on the ropes. The slow rhythm and balancing of the net is spellbinding to a first-time viewer.
Chinese fishing nets, Kochi, Kerala, India
The Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala) are fixed land installations for an unusual form of fishing. 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 several fishermen. 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. The nets may have been introduced by the Chinese traders from the AD 1400.
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Explore Fort Kochi ( Chinese Fishing Nets Cochin) Kerala | India | 2018
Fort Kochi in Ernakulam district of Kerala is the first European township in India. Chinese fishing nets along the Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, St Francis Church, VOC Gate, Bastion Bungalow etc. are some of the major attractions in Fort Kochi. This place is steeped in the history and culture of all who have occupied it through the ages. Fort Immanuel, a former Portuguese bastion, built in 1503, is a sign of the strategic alliance between the Maharaja of Cochin and the Portuguese monarch. There is also the Dutch cemetery situated here. People love visiting David Hall which is closely associated with the Dutch commander Hendrik Adriaan van Reed tot Drakeston, who is famous for his book on the flora of Kerala, ‘Hortus Malabaricus’. One can also visit St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. Vasco House is another landmark and is among the oldest Portuguese buildings in Kochi
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Chinese fishing nets also known as Cheenawala are a type of fixed fishing facility on coastal side of Kerala, mainly in Kochi and Kollam.
These wooden mechanical installations 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.
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. This 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. Today they have been mechanised and its operated with the help of a motor which reduces the manpower requirement to a few.
The Chinese fishing nets have become a very popular tourist attraction. Their size and elegant construction is 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 it for you. So next time you are in kochi make it a point to visit the Chinese fishing nets.
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We travelled to Fort Cochin in Kerala India to see the fishing nets and go on a backwaters by the many boats.
Chinese Fishing Net in Cochin, India
The fisherman catches fishes using the old method named chinese fishing net. As we see in my video, the fisherman is pulling out the net in which the fishes trapped. He sells the karambol (special fish in Kerala) 500 rupees per kilogram. It is very interesting to see how this fishing net working. So, if you visit Kerala, the chinese fishing net is a must to see. You can go to Fort Kochi or Vypeen Port. I sending this vid from my hotel in Ernakulam. Tomorrow I'm going to Taj Mahal, Agra. #indiantrip2017 #kochi #ernakulam # chinesefishingnet #2017
Popular Tourist Attraction Chinese Fishing Nets in Cochin, Kerala
Popular tourist attraction Chinese Fishing Nets in Cochin, Kerala carries more than 500 years old history. One of the must-visit historical attractions in River Road, Fort Cochin. Chinese Fishing Nets is the living monument and in whole India only can be found in Kerala. It is believed that this shore operated lift nets first brought here by Zheng He, one Chinese Explorer. Each net is 10-meter-high but fixed and operated by 5-6 fishermen.
Early morning and evening I visited Chinese Fishing Nets spot which is at the Vasco Da Gama square. It was nice to know the Chinese Fishing Nets history from Abdul Rahim, one fisherman. He explained me all about this historical nets which really requires hard effort to maintain and operate. Chinese Fishing Nets knew as Cheena Vala. After Tsunami many nets got damaged. Earliest there were total 29 nets but now only 7 left to operate.
Overall, a huge maintenance supports to keep up the historical value of this most popular tourist attraction in Kochi (Cochin), Kerala. Many travelers visit this destination to photograph the sunset beauty. You can also enjoy a walk nearby and buy many types of fresh fishes from the fisherman who might also help to cook for you.
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Chinese fishing net, with a large cargo ship passing at Fort Kochi, Cochin
In India, Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala) 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. 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 state of Kerala, where they have become a tourist attraction. The Indian common name arises because they are unusual in India and different from usual fishing nets in India.
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 — these 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.
It was earlier thought that the nets might have been introduced by the Chinese explorer Zheng He. Recent research shows that these were introduced by Portuguese Casado settlers from Macau.
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