❄️ Brace yourselves for an icy adventure! The legendary winter fishing festival at Chagan Lake in Jilin Province has kicked off, reeling in visitors from all over 🌍.
Nestled in Songyuan City, Chagan Lake is one of the Chinese mainland's largest freshwater lakes 🌊. It's famous for its abundant fish and a centuries-old fishing tradition dating back to the Liao and Jin dynasties 🏯.
The festival starts with an ancient ceremony paying homage to nature's bounty 🌱. Visitors can experience this unique ritual, which is like stepping back in time ⏳.
The action heats up as fishers manually drill ice holes, set up nets, and use horse-drawn winches 🐎 to pull in hefty catches. These epic scenes attract tourists every year, and trust us, it's Instagram gold 📸!
The star of the show? The auction of the season's \"First Fish\" 🐟. This year's top bid blew everyone away at 1,199,999 yuan (about $164,000) 💰. Talk about making a splash!
Expecting to haul in 1,500 tons of fish this winter, the festival isn't just about fishing 🎣. There's a ton of cultural and tourism activities, so you can dive deep into the vibrant traditions and charm of Chagan Lake.
Fun fact: The winter fishing at Chagan Lake was added to the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008 🏆.
If you're up for an adventure that blends ancient customs with modern excitement, Chagan Lake is calling! Who's ready to chill out and catch some fun? ☃️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
