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Shihu is a large-scale collection collected in the intertidal zone of the Penghu Islands in Taiwan. It is a traditional trap fishing method that appeared in the Neolithic Age. There are more than 580 Shihu in the county. It is a coral reef fishery culture. features.
Shihu is a curved stone wall built in the intertidal zone. It is mainly composed of Hudi, Hufang, Humen, Yujing and other parts. When the sea tide is used, the top of the stone wall will be flooded and fish will be brought. When the sea water flows away, the fish will be trapped in the stone wall. The reason is the tide's ebb and flow and the characteristics of the fish's migration.
Building one after another curved stone walls on the undulating sea is a huge project, not only may it require the use of the entire village's residents, but it will take several years or even decades to complete.
The Penghu Shihu Festival is a grand event for sightseeing in Penghu. It allows tourists to experience a special tour of Shihu, invites artists to perform, and holds a ceremony to open the gong. Others include the experience of fishing in Shihu. Tourists can follow the host into the house when the tide is low. The fish shoals trapped in Shanghai are combined with the Penghu Food Carnival and other activities. The scene is very grand, making Shihu resources an excellent cultural tourism resource in Penghu and driving Penghu tourism.
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