Lai Chi WOW!: Ep3 - The Story of Rice

From abandoned farmlands to thriving crops, Lai Chi Wo has a long farming history, with rice being one of the popular crops. Rice has always been an important source of life, and yet, how much do you know about rice?

Farmers have put in countless hours of hard work from growth to maturity. Before the development of technology, everything from transplanting rice seedlings to fertilizing to mowing grass was all done manually, which was extremely laborious. The rice harvested through hard work and labour is the main food for human beings and is made into various kinds of food to support our daily needs, but the use of rice is not only limited to making food. It can also be transformed into practical industrial products, like paste, straw shoes, soap, and environmentally friendly tableware. Apart from being made into food or daily necessities, the word “rice” is also commonly used in the slang. Ancient people were inspired by the experience of growing rice in the past and created these interesting “inspirations”.

The third episode of the music video "Lai Chi WOW!" uncovers some of the lesser-known facts about rice, and reveals the significant impact that rice has on human society. It also sheds light on the importance of rice in the economic and historical development of Lai Chi Wo. Watch the video now to learn more about the restoration process of Lai Chi Wo and its farming culture.