Earlier this month in Guizhou Province in the southwest of the Chinese mainland, nearly 200 villagers teamed up to pull off an epic community feat. 💪🏡
Using traditional wooden architecture techniques, they lifted an entire two-story house—about 10 tonnes—and carried it 30 meters to clear space for a new foundation. All it took was ropes, joint beams, and pure teamwork. 🤝
Why is this so impressive?
- Heritage architecture: Traditional wooden houses are built to be moved intact, preserving craftsmanship and history.
- Community power: A unified effort highlighting local culture and solidarity.
- DIY spirit: No heavy machinery—just coordination and muscle, proving old-school methods still pack a punch!
For young pros and urban explorers alike, this story is a fresh reminder that sustainability and respect for cultural roots can go hand-in-hand—whether you’re coding an app or building a startup. 🌟
What can we learn? Teamwork and a nod to tradition can move mountains—or even 10-ton homes! 🚀
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
