Horizon：Cultivating Heritage(组图)

发布 : 2025-11-12  来源 : 明报新闻网


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The Philippines - Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras. (VaidaSav@iStockphoto)



Colombia - Coffee Cultural Landscape. (Elan Irving@iStockphoto)



Italy - Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont. (clodio@iStockphoto)


【明报专讯】Among the many UNESCO World Heritage sites around the globe, several emphasise agricultural traditions that highlight the significance of these practices and reflect historical advancements.

The Philippines - Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras (科迪勒拉山水稻梯田)

Rice has long been a staple food in the Philippines, playing a crucial role in the diet of its people. The Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras demonstrate the creativity and resourcefulness of the indigenous Ifugao people who constructed these ancient terraces over 2,000 years ago. Carved into the mountainous terrain, these terraces are ingeniously designed to manage water runoff and create flat surfaces for rice cultivation, making farming possible in such a challenging environment.

Colombia - Coffee Cultural Landscape

As one of the world's top coffee producers, the South American country of Colombia is famous for its high-quality Arabica beans. The Coffee Cultural Landscape showcases scenic beauty, cultural heritage and traditional coffee-growing practices.

Italy - Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont (皮埃蒙特的葡萄园景观)

The Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont is renowned for its ancient vineyards that date back to Roman times. This region is celebrated for its exceptional wines. This landscape encompasses five distinct wine-growing areas and a historic castle, beautifully reflecting rich viticultural (栽培葡萄的) traditions.

■Gear up

1. What does a vineyard do?

A. coffee bean processing

B. rice cultivation

C. wine-growing

D. coffee bean farming

(Answer on next text)

■Glossary

advancement (n) 发展

resourcefulness(n) 足智多谋

ingeniously (adv) 巧妙地

exceptional (adj) 优秀的

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[Smarties' Power English 第452期]