Red Flag Canal

At the Tiger's Mouth Cliff, the Red Flag Canal is built on the side of a cliff
A diagram of the Red Flag Canal near the Visitor Centre

The Red Flag Canal (Chinese: 红旗渠; pinyin: Hóngqí qú) is an irrigation canal located 80 km (50 mi) northwest of Anyang in the northern extremity of Henan, China.

Geographic location

The canal begins close to the border of Henan and Shanxi. It diverts water from the Zhang River (漳河). The Zhang River flows from Shanxi and becomes the border between Hebei and Henan near to Handan. The dam is located near the corner of the three provinces. The canal winds around the side of a cliff, through 42 tunnels and along the side of the Taihang Mountains. The main canal is 71 km (44 mi) long with many branches to distribute the water.

History

The canal was initiated during the Great Leap Forward and was built in the 1960s, with the main channel being completed in 1965. It was dug entirely by hand labour. The main canal is 71 kilometers long. Including the distribution branches, the irrigation system is claimed to have a total length of 1,500 km (930 mi).[1]

It irrigates the fields of the Linzhou district.[2][3]

The Red Flag Canal was considered to be a great achievement of the Chinese workers in the 1960s and was the subject of several movies.[4][5] The Red Flag Canal was featured in propaganda both internal and external to China, as an exemplar of what workers could achieve and local mass initiative.[6][7][8][9]

Linzhou (then called Linxian) and the Red Flag Canal were visited by the Italian film director Michelangelo Antonioni when he made his documentary film Chung Kuo, Cina about China during the Cultural Revolution in 1972.[10]

See also

References

  1. ^ "The Grand Taihang Canyon - a must-see tourist attraction in China". China Pictorial. 2009-06-11. Archived from the original on 2012-07-20.
  2. ^ "Hongqi Canal". Encyclopædia Britannica. Archived from the original on 2012-07-23. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
  3. ^ "Tourism". english.linzhou.gov.cn. Archived from the original on 2007-03-24. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
  4. ^ "Red Flag Canal". International Institute of Social History. Archived from the original on 2009-02-27. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
  5. ^ ""The Hundred Family Name" is in order What is the meaning of the surname culture?". IMDb. Archived from the original on 2016-03-10. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
  6. ^ "Senior Party official visits "red flag canal spirit" display". People's Daily Online. October 2, 2004. Archived from the original on 2012-07-09.
  7. ^ "Large-scale music and dance epic Red Flag Canal Song". www.lzly.net. Archived from the original on 2012-09-03. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
  8. ^ "Red Flag Canal". www.css.washington.edu. Archived from the original on 2012-08-05. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
  9. ^ "09/01/09 1960, The Year of Gengzi (I)". China Central Television. 2009-01-09. Archived from the original on 2012-10-23.
  10. ^ Yang Kuei."Repudiating Antonioni's Anti-China Film". Marxists Internet Archive. Feb 22, 1974. Archived from the original on 2014-08-08.

36°21′12″N 113°45′34″E / 36.35333°N 113.75944°E / 36.35333; 113.75944

Read other articles:

Written agreement of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War Instrument of Surrender of PakistanLt. Gen. A. A. K. Niazi of the Pakistan Army signing the Instrument of Surrender under the direction of Lt. Gen. Jagjit Singh Aurora of the Indian Army and Bangladesh Forces[1]Ratified16 December 1971LocationDacca, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh)Signatories A. A. K. Niazi Jagjit Singh AuroraSubjectSurrender of the Pakistan Armed Forces Eastern CommandPurposeEnding the Bangladesh Liberation War and t…

Nanopartikel memiliki sifat beragam tergantung ukuran, bentuk dan dispersinya, sehingga sifat-sifat tersebut harus diukur untuk menghasilkan deksripsi secara penuh Pencirian nanopartikel (bahasa Inggris: characterization of nanoparticles, karakterisasi nanopartikel) adalah cabang nanometrologi yang membahas pencirian (penyelidikan dan pengukuran) sifat-sifat fisika dan kimia dari nanopartikel. Nanopartikel memiliki ukuran di bawah 100 nanometer (nm) dalam paling tidak salah satu dimensi luar…

Meeting of heads of state regarding economic issues For broader coverage of this topic, see G20. 2014 G20 Brisbane SummitLogo of the G20 Australia 2014 summitHost countryAustraliaDate15–16 November 2014MottoActing Together to Lift Growth and Create Jobs, Building a Stronger, More Resilient Global Economy and Strengthening Global InstitutionVenue(s)Brisbane Convention & Exhibition CentreCitiesBrisbaneParticipantsG20 members Guest invitees: Mauritania Myanmar New Zealand …

Peta menunjukan lokasi Santo Domingo Santo Domingo adalah munisipalitas yang terletak di provinsi Albay, Filipina. Pada tahun 2011, munisipalitas ini memiliki populasi sebesar 34.488 jiwa atau 6.969 rumah tangga.[1] Pembagian wilayah Santo Domingo terbagi menjadi 23 barangay, yaitu:[2] Alimsog Buhatan Calayucay Fidel Surtida Lidong Bagong San Roque San Juan Pob. (Barangay 2) Santo Domingo Pob. (Barangay 4) San Pedro Pob. (Barangay 5) San Vicente Pob. (Barangay 6) San Rafael Pob. …

Chronologies Données clés 1657 1658 1659  1660  1661 1662 1663Décennies :1630 1640 1650  1660  1670 1680 1690Siècles :XVe XVIe  XVIIe  XVIIIe XIXeMillénaires :-Ier Ier  IIe  IIIe Chronologies thématiques Art Architecture, Arts plastiques (Dessin, Gravure, Peinture et Sculpture), (), Littérature (), Musique (Classique) et Théâtre   Ingénierie (), Architecture et ()   Politique Droit et ()   Religion (,)   Science…

Canadian politician (1952–2013) Peter KormosKormos at an ONDP event in August 2009Minister of Consumer and Commercial RelationsIn office1990–1991Preceded byGreg SorbaraSucceeded byMarilyn ChurleyMinistry of Financial InstitutionsIn office1990–1991Preceded byMurray ElstonSucceeded byBrian CharltonMember of Provincial ParliamentIn office2007–2011Preceded byConstituency createdSucceeded byCindy ForsterConstituencyWellandIn office1999–2007Preceded byConstituency createdSucceeded byconstitu…

City council; lawmaking body of the City of Columbus, Ohio Columbus City CouncilTypeTypeUnicameral LeadershipPresidentShannon Hardin, Democratic since January 2018[1] President pro temRob Dorans, Democratic since January 2023 StructureSeats7ElectionsVoting systemAt-largeLast electionNovember 7, 2023Next electionNovember 11, 2025Meeting placeCity Hall, Columbus, OhioWebsitecolumbus.gov/council The Columbus City Council is the lawmaking body of Columbus, Ohio. It has 7 members who …

Church in California , United StatesHollywood United Methodist ChurchFirst United Methodist Church of Hollywood34°06′16″N 118°20′20″W / 34.10444°N 118.33889°W / 34.10444; -118.33889Location6817 Franklin Ave., Los Angeles, California 90028CountryUnited StatesDenominationUnited Methodist ChurchWebsitehollywoodumc.orgHistoryFoundedMarch 16, 1930AdministrationDivisionCalifornia Pacific ConferenceSubdivisionLos Angeles DistrictClergyAssistant priest(s)Pastor Bridie…

Remote-control Panama Land Rover with ground-penetrating radar to detect IEDs followed by Mastiff with Choker mine rollers Counter-IED equipment are created primarily for military and law enforcement. They are used for standoff detection of explosives and explosive precursor components and defeating the Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) devices themselves as part of a broader counter-terrorism, counter-insurgency, or law enforcement effort. Requirements Detection techniques and specific system…

Ancient bronze statue from Italy The Mars of Todi, a life-sized bronze The Mars of Todi is a near life-sized bronze warrior, dating from the late 5th or early 4th century BC, believed to have been produced in Etruria for the Umbrian tribe. It was found near Todi (ancient Tuder), on the slope of Montesanto, in the property of the Franciscan Convent of Montesanto.[1] Description and Interpretation The bronze warrior was an expensive votive offering likely placed at a religious sanctuary,&#…

Cet article est une ébauche concernant un coureur cycliste letton. Vous pouvez partager vos connaissances en l’améliorant (comment ?). Pour plus d’informations, voyez le projet cyclisme. Alekss KrastsInformationsNaissance 22 août 2001 (22 ans)OgreNationalité lettonneÉquipe actuelle Voltas-Tartu 2024 by CCNÉquipes non-UCI 2020-2021Dobeles Dzirnavnieks-FeelFreeÉquipes UCI 2022Ampler-Tartu20242023-Tartu2024modifier - modifier le code - modifier Wikidata Alekss Krasts, né le 22…

This is a list of bridges in India. Historical and architectural interest bridges Name Localname Distinction Length Type CarriesCrosses Opened Location State Ref. 1 Umshiang Double-Decker Root Bridge Double living root bridge 24 m (79 ft) SuspensionHandmade from aerial roots FootbridgeMawsaw Nongriat25°15′04.9″N 91°40′17.7″E / 25.251361°N 91.671583°E / 25.251361; 91.671583 (Umshiang Double-Decker Root Bridge) Meghalaya [Note 1][1&…

ЗамарстинівЛьвів ЗамарстинівПанорама Замарстинова (висотна забудова). На передньому плані — східна частина району Підзамче Загальна інформація 49°52′ пн. ш. 24°01′ сх. д. / 49.867° пн. ш. 24.017° сх. д. / 49.867; 24.017Координати: 49°52′ пн. ш. 24°01′ сх…

Arlene DahlDahl, 1953LahirArlene Carol Dahl(1925-08-11)11 Agustus 1925[1][2]Minneapolis, Minnesota, A.S.Meninggal29 November 2021(2021-11-29) (umur 96)New York, A.S.AlmamaterUniversitas MinnesotaPekerjaanAktrisTahun aktif1944–2012Suami/istriLex Barker ​ ​(m. 1951; c. 1952)​ Fernando Lamas ​ ​(m. 1954; c. 1960)​ Christian R. Holmes ​ ​(m. 1960;&#…

No debe confundirse con Armada de la República de China. Armada del Ejército Popular de Liberación 中国人民解放军海军 Zhōngguó Rénmín Jiěfàngjūn Hǎijūn Activa 23 de abril de 1949[1]​País China ChinaFidelidad República Popular ChinaRama/s ArmadaTipo armadaTamaño 260.000 (2023)[2]​ 3 portaaviones 3 buques-muelle para aterrizaje de helicópteros 8 buques-muelle de transporte anfibio 32 buques de desembarco de tanques 33 barcos de desembarco medianos 51 destr…

Vaso della ceramica impressa da La Sarsa (Valencia), in Spagna La cultura della ceramica cardiale è una facies archeologica neolitica caratterizzata dallo stile della sua decorazione ceramica, ottenuta mediante l'impressione della conchiglia di un mollusco della famiglia Cardiidae (Cerastoderma edule o Cerastoderma glaucum). La sua diffusione fu prevalentemente nel bacino occidentale del Mediterraneo, dalle coste adriatiche dei Balcani a quelle del Portogallo e a sud fino al Marocco[1].…

Deprecated cursive forms of IPA symbols This article contains phonetic transcriptions in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). For an introductory guide on IPA symbols, see Help:IPA. For the distinction between [ ], / / and ⟨ ⟩, see IPA § Brackets and transcription delimiters. Early specifications for the International Phonetic Alphabet included cursive forms of the letters designed for use in manuscripts and when taking field notes. However, the 1…

Fictional character in To Kill a Mockingbird Fictional character Atticus FinchGregory Peck as Finch in the 1962 film adaptationFirst appearanceTo Kill a Mockingbird (1960)Last appearanceGo Set a Watchman (2015)Created byHarper LeePortrayed byGregory Peck (1962)Jeff Daniels (2018–19, 2021)Ed Harris (2019–20)Greg Kinnear (2020)Rhys Ifans (2020)Richard Thomas (2020)In-universe informationGenderMaleOccupationLawyer, Member of the Alabama LegislatureFamilyJohn Hale Jack Finch (brother)Alexandra F…

Canoeing for athletes with physical disabilities Australian Curtis McGrath celebrates his win in the men's VL3 va'a event at the Tokyo Paralympics. Paracanoe is canoeing for athletes with a range of physical disabilities. The Paralympic version of the sport is governed by the International Canoe Federation (ICF),[1] and a va'a-specific variant is governed by the International Va'a Federation (IVF).[2] A meeting of the International Paralympic Committee in Guangzhou, China in 2010…

British politician (1869–1951) Catherine Buchanan AldertonMBE, JP, CCBorn1869Died9 November 1951(1951-11-09) (aged 81–82) Alderman Mrs Catherine Buchanan Alderton MBE, JP, CC (1869 – 9 November 1951[1]), was a British Liberal Party politician and suffragist. She was the first woman elected as Mayoress of Colchester. Background Catherine Alderton was the daughter of the Reverend Thomas Robinson, minister of Lion Walk Congregational Church from 1886 to 1902.[2] She was e…