(Indonesia, 23rd) On July 21st, during low tide, a group of fishermen sorted fishing nets and tools on their boats beside the Suramadu Bridge in Surabaya, Indonesia, preparing to fish after nightfall.
The Suramadu Bridge, which opened to traffic in 2009, is Indonesia’s longest bridge, connecting Surabaya on Java Island and Madura Island. It is also the first bridge outside of China to be designed and constructed using Chinese standards.
The construction of the Suramadu Bridge was once opposed by local fishermen, who believed it would affect their fishing activities. As a result, local government issued permits and provided funds to fishermen, helping them to switch professions, such as opening snack stalls.
As the Suramadu Bridge developed into a tourist attraction, more and more visitors arrived, bringing increasing commercial activity to the area around the bridge. However, some fishermen still persist in making a living by fishing.
The Suramadu Bridge, which opened to traffic in 2009, is Indonesia’s longest bridge, connecting Surabaya on Java Island and Madura Island. It is also the first bridge outside of China to be designed and constructed using Chinese standards.
The construction of the Suramadu Bridge was once opposed by local fishermen, who believed it would affect their fishing activities. As a result, local government issued permits and provided funds to fishermen, helping them to switch professions, such as opening snack stalls.
As the Suramadu Bridge developed into a tourist attraction, more and more visitors arrived, bringing increasing commercial activity to the area around the bridge. However, some fishermen still persist in making a living by fishing.