Mangroves, roots of hope
Video by Liu Xudong
A bazaar was held at Futian Mangrove Ecological Park yesterday, the 45th National Tree Planting Day. Organized by Shenzhen Mangrove Conservation Foundation, the event aimed to increase public understanding of the importance of mangroves and awareness of mangrove ecosystems protection. Shenzhen, which will be home to world's first international mangrove center, has 296 hectares of mangrove forests, according to official data.
Children draw pictures at a bazaar at Futian Mangrove Ecological Park yesterday, the 45th National Tree Planting Day. Photos by Liu Xudong
A child draws pictures at the bazaar.
Children learn about mangroves and mangrove ecosystems protection at the bazaar.
Children learn about mangroves and mangrove ecosystems protection at the bazaar.
Children learn about mangroves and mangrove ecosystems protection at the bazaar.
Children learn about mangroves and mangrove ecosystems protection at the bazaar.
The bazaar attracts many young visitors.
The bazaar attracts many young visitors.
A child learns about mangroves and mangrove ecosystems protection at the bazaar.
Specimens displayed at the bazaar.
A child learns about mangroves and mangrove ecosystems protection at the bazaar.
A child learns about mangroves and mangrove ecosystems protection at the bazaar.
Students learn about mangroves and mangrove ecosystems protection at the bazaar.
A child learns about mangroves and mangrove ecosystems protection at the bazaar.