14/07/2023
Suzhou in the 1970s, photographed by photographer Paolo Koch. In Suzhou, a water town in the Jiangnan region, a group of people is seen cleaning the waterways that run through the city. During that time, the water remained largely unpolluted, showcasing its ecological beauty. The people working are dressed in patched clothes, indicative of the era's resourcefulness and frugality.
Image credit: https://www.sohu.com/a/477648627_121119239