Visiting the Chinese Fishing Nets in Fort Kochi, Kerala, India [360 Video]

Over a week ago, I had the great opportunity to visit Fort Kochi, a bustling town and tourist attraction in the state of Kerala of South India. One of the important tourist attractions there is the Chinese Fishing Nets area, a traditional method of fishing using a cantilever operated large net hoisted by arms and can reach over 20 meters high. This method of fishing uses no electricity or motor power and is just powered by people pulling on thick ropes to bring up the giant nets, balanced on weights. The sights and rhythm of the fishermen was mesmerizing. This method of fishing was thought to have been brought to South India via the Chinese sea-explorer Admiral Cheng He a few hundred years ago.

Location of the Chinese Fishing Nets: https://goo.gl/maps/Zry8HqnJivz

Watch the experience in a recorded 360 video below. Watch in full screen. Recommended in 4K large screen.

Or on a VR headset with headphones… it will seem like you are there with me!

[Forward to 2:45 in the video for the raising of the nets]

@Sariga , @Dhipin , @OSAMA , @ErmesT , @Haseeb , @LucioV Though you would like to see this… :slight_smile:

@YK1001 , @KarenVChin , @YanniY , @JeslynL Chinese influence in South India… :slight_smile:

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@StephenAbraham Nice post. It is popular fishing technique in our country side too. But net system are a little different…

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Nice video @StephenAbraham … You can also see this Chinese net fishing in other places of Kochi like varapuzha, kadamakkudy,. Great to see such a 360° video. Good work

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Kochi was the place for the spice trade too @StephenAbraham . The Chinese go wherever their is commerce (or trading) to be made. Kochi is a lovely part of India.

Cheers,

Karen

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The sound of the waves/water and the crows make us feel that we are staying at the spot. Using headphones makes it lively. Thanks for the awesome 360 video @StephenAbraham

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Nice video @StephenAbraham and thanks for sharing.

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@Dhipin If you wear a VR headset with headphones… it will seem like you are really there! :slight_smile:


@Dhipin wrote:

The sound of the waves/water and the crows make us feel that we are staying at the spot. Using headphones makes it lively. Thanks for the awesome 360 video @StephenAbraham


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Wow @StephenAbraham ,

Thanks so much for taking us there! The video is impressive. I saw your 360Vid link and I’ll try to go through most of them!

See you around!

  • Nadya
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@NadyaPN Thanks for your kind words of encouragement. :-)… really appreciate it.

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Thanks for mentioning me @StephenAbraham

This is a beautiful post, that reminds me of a nice trip in Apulia.

I have to find and scan my old photos, but for sure I will come back in here with some contribution.

Thanks for sharing

Ermes

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@ShafiulB

Nice photo .

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@Sariga Hi !!

Thanks for your compliment !!

Happy Guiding !!!

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Hi @StephenAbraham , I do love your video :slight_smile:

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@NunungAfuah Thanks for your kind compliments. :slight_smile:

Great old technic still works, it’s wonderful to watch
Thanks for the great video @StephenAbraham

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I was totally mesmerized, I think that the chanting had case it’s spell on me as well.

Your shoes…why? In my world idI worn some , let’s see… I can’t make a decision on this, too much information is lacking.

I loved the camera effects, stunning. I hope that someday you will show me your tricks, I had a terrible time with that app.

Nice to meet you Sir, hope that you have more exciting vi$eo to share,!

Kind regards,

PAMELA DENHAM

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@PamDenham Glad you enjoyed the video. You can check out the YouTube channel as part of the video. Lots of 360 videos there in the channel of visiting places.

@StephenAbraham Nice post bro Chinese fissing net is a symbol of kerala :heart_eyes::grinning::grinning::grinning:

I will doit, and thanks for the heads up!!