“双遗”辉映，续写千年农耕智慧

Core Insights - The "Zhejiang Deqing Freshwater Pearl Composite Aquaculture System" was successfully included in the Global Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) list in May 2025, marking Huzhou's second world-class agricultural heritage following the "Sangki Fish Pond System" in 2017, making it one of the few cities in China with "dual heritage" status [3][4] Group 1: Agricultural Heritage - Huzhou is recognized for its rich natural resources, being known as the "land of fish and rice, and the capital of silk," and has developed two classic ecological circular paradigms that reflect a deep sustainable farming philosophy [3] - The "Sangki Fish Pond System" is a model of "land-based circulation," integrating planting and breeding into a near-zero waste production system, praised as a global sustainable agriculture benchmark [3][4] - The newly recognized "Zhejiang Deqing Freshwater Pearl Composite Aquaculture System" exemplifies "water-based circulation," focusing on a symbiotic ecosystem of "mussels and fish" to achieve efficient ecological balance and natural pearl cultivation [3] Group 2: Historical Significance - Both systems have a long history, with the Sangki Fish Pond dating back to the Spring and Autumn period and maturing during the Tang and Song dynasties, while pearl farming began in the Southern Song dynasty with the invention of the shell-attachment method by craftsman Ye Jinyang [4] - These systems represent local production wisdom and have influenced agricultural and pearl culture across East Asia and the world, being described by FAO experts as a "model of ancient wisdom combined with contemporary conservation" [4] Group 3: Modern Development - Huzhou is advancing active protection and innovative development with a holistic vision, creating a "Pearl Source" cultural community in Deqing and restoring traditional Sangki fish pond landscapes in places like Nanxun, revitalizing ancient ecological wisdom for contemporary engagement [5] - The city showcases its ecological circular models to the world, presenting an Eastern answer to sustainable agricultural development [5]