Seeding rural prosperity

But there was also another source of income. Mianhua residents were encouraged to breed grasshoppers, a popular dish. The village now boasts three greenhouses to breed the insects.

"Grasshoppers are viewed more as snacks to accompany liquor," Liu says, adding that they are mainly bought by the residents of surrounding villages and hotels in urban areas of Kaili for weddings and funerals.

|<< Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Next   >>|