In the island province of Hainan, the village of Chubao boasts something unique. Hidden in the boundless lush mountains, the cottages there feature walls made of wood or mud, and triangular thatch (茅草) roofs, giving them the(appear) of an overturned boat.
The boat-shaped houses(build) by the local ethnic Li people. For thousands of years, the local Li people have lived in these houses in the rainforest. In recent years, locals have(gradual) moved into modern new houses. Butthe traditional dwellings bear evidence to the Li culture, they are now well preserved.
The Li people have developeddistinctive culture over many years of development. Legend hasthat the ancestors of the Li people arrived in Hainan by boats. When they arrived, they turned the boats upside down as houses for shelter. Their descendants built the boat-shaped housesmemory of their ancestors.
But the houses were made of thatch or mud,(make) them susceptible to the damage from wind and rain. Though villagers no longer live in the houses, they have unique feelings(attach) to them. The houses should be preserved as cultural relics so that the younger generation will know the stories of their ancestors. Authorities are applying for the houses(include) in the World Heritage List, hoping to draw more attention to the distinctive values of the Li culture.
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