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13 CITY LIFE | 城事

Heritage sites: Voices and views

大家说遗产地

“Who would have thought that a World reaching a broader consumer market. Even landscapes. Anita explained that the Subak word answer: innovation.
Heritage site is only a bowl of rice noodles more remarkable is the intricate “four-ele- system comprises rice terraces and struc- Indonesians possess a distinct sweet
away from us?” At the Indonesia promotion, ment” circular agricultural ecosystem that tures such as canals, dams, and temples. The tooth, with a particular fondness for the
Zhou Lingyi, Associate Editor of the Center underpins this success—a harmonious inte- water source typically comes from natural unique flavor of palm sugar. Recogniz-
for Mountain Futures, Kunming Institute of gration of forests, villages, terraced fields, springs or mountain lakes, flowing through ing this preference, Tomoro innovatively
Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, cap- and water systems. With high-speed rail canals to nourish the rice paddies. Building launched the Palm Sugar Latte as a local-
tivated the audience with her story about the now connected, Zhou frequently visits the on this, water distribution is carried out fair- ized creation. Lei further explained that
“Cultural Landscape of Honghe Hani Rice terraced fields for work, and she has come ly and coordinately through consensus and beyond the innovative use of sugar, Tomoro
Terraces” World Heritage site. to deeply appreciate that the enduring vi- negotiation among the islanders, thereby also drew inspiration from advanced milk
During the 2008 Spring Festival, Zhou tality of these terraces stems from the Hani greatly increasing crop yields and produc- foam techniques to craft its “Cloud Series”
ventured to Yuanyang to photograph the people’s “symbiotic dance” with nature: tion efficiency. beverages, featuring popular items like Sea
sunrise over its famed terraced fields. Set- mountain forests conserve water, village Today, this millennia-old system not Salt Chocolate and Sea Salt Matcha.
ting out at 4 AM, still under the cover of wastewater ferments into fertilizer, ducks only thrives but has also been developed to During discussions about the coffee
darkness, she arrived to find dozens of cam- naturally weed the fields, and fish feces offer a diverse range of tourist experiences. industry, Lei expressed considerable inter-
eras already positioned. At that time, the provide nutrients, collectively forming a Visitors can immerse themselves by hiking est in Yunnan coffee. He noted, “Yunnan
drive from Kunming to Yuanyang County self-sustaining, zero-waste ecological cycle. and cycling through the rice terraces, savor- coffee boasts a cultivation history spanning
alone consumed more than seven hours. “This land makes cultural heritage ‘live’ so ing traditional delicacies against panoramic over 100 years. Today, Yunnan specialty
Zhou reflected that while the Hani Terraces tangibly,” Zhou marveled. “It offers a vivid backdrops, or even engaging in camping. coffee receives significant attention in the
presented a breathtaking landscape in pho- model for contemporary ecological agricul- Anita shared her aspiration for more tourists international market, establishing Yunnan
tographs, they equally signified the consid- ture. Cultural heritage isn’t merely dusty to visit Bali, not only to explore its scenic as a prominent emerging coffee origin.” He
erable effort and arduous journey required history; it can thrive on our dining tables, splendor but also to grasp the profound further elaborated, “Yunnan has skillfully
to behold them in person. deeply rooted in this profound and endless significance and enduring value of this intri- integrated coffee cultivation with its cultur-
The turning point emerged from a bowl wisdom.” cate irrigation system. al tourism industry. This allows visitors to
of red rice noodles. In recent years, a novel While red rice noodles allow the taste of The appreciation and wider dissemi- coffee estates within heritage sites not only
type of rice noodle, crafted from red rice heritage to blend into daily life, a personal nation of World Heritage values extend to savor aromatic coffee but also to immerse
cultivated in the Yuanyang Terraces, has visit offers an equally compelling path to beyond mere sightseeing experiences; they themselves in the unique local customs and
gained popularity among the people of Yun- experience its profound vitality. Anita Uta- involve imbuing these sites with contempo- culture—an approach I find truly fascinat-
nan. These ancient terraced fields, which mi, the Jakarta office manager of DWI Tour, rary relevance through innovation, thereby ing.”
once supplied imperial tribute rice in his- along with her partners, has consistently connecting with a broader audience. In In Lei’s view, Yunnan and Indonesia
torical China, yield a red rice distinguished dedicated herself to showcasing Indonesia’s Indonesia, a nation with a vibrant coffee share many commonalities: captivating
by its rich nutritional content and unique unique natural beauty and rich cultural her- culture, Tomoro Coffee rapidly expanded, scenery, diverse cultures, high-quality cof-
flavor. Zhou observed, “Every time I eat red itage to a global audience. opening over 600 stores in just two years fee resources, and World Cultural Heritage
rice noodles, I feel a sense of joy—it makes The Subak irrigation system, listed as and becoming the country’s second-largest sites. “Cooperation between the two regions
World Heritage accessible.” a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site coffee chain brand. When asked about the holds boundless potential for the future,” he
Today, with improved transportation in 2012, is a living epic of Bali’s millen- secret to their remarkable success, Lei Yi- asserted. He firmly believes that coffee is
and the thriving tourism sector, specialty nium-old agricultural civilization and one qin, Manager of Tomoro Coffee Indonesia’s not merely a beverage but can also serve as
products like Yuanyang red rice noodles are of Indonesia’s renowned cultural tourism R&D Department, offered a succinct one- a bridge connecting the two places.