Hong Kong’s last authentic Chinese sailing junk struggles to stay afloat during Covid-19 pandemic | South China Morning Post

The image of a Chinese junk with its distinctive, vibrant red sails floating in Victoria Harbour is a symbol of Hong Kong recognised around the world. But the boats traditionally used in Chinese waters since the Han dynasty (206BC-AD220) have all but disappeared. Only one authentic traditional sailing junk, the Dukl…

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