Chinese fishing nets in Kochi, India Nov 11, 2023

Chinese fishing nets in Kochi, India

As a traditional occupation in India, fishing is woven deeply into the country"s cultural and economic fabric. This is vividly exemplified in Kochi, a bustling coastal city in the southern state of Kerala. Known as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea", its maritime heritage continues to be important for the residents.

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