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on october 2, the 2024 seventh qionghai "sea opening festival" in xichang, liangshan, sichuan, opened lively on the bank of qionghai. at the event site, tourists from all over the country and local citizens witnessed the birth of qionghai’s “king of fishes” weighing 56.8 kilograms and tasted the delicious qionghai fish.

this year’s “king of fishes” weighs 56.8 pounds

traditional clothing, traditional etiquette

feel "people and nature" in "tradition"

on the second day of the national day holiday, on the shores of qionghai lake, a feast about fishing culture, nature and humanity was quietly kicking off. the annual qionghai "sea opening festival" once again attracted many tourists.

at 9 o'clock in the morning, the activity site at qionghai beach was already bustling with people, and the faces of tourists were filled with anticipation and joy. when the loud horn sounded, the performance of "dragon and lion nafu" was shocking. the golden dragon and lion jumped on the stage, receiving bursts of applause from the audience.

sea opening festival scene

immediately afterwards, the situational poetry, painting and dance "qionghai opens the sea, blessing xichang" brought the audience into a dreamy world of fishermen, traveling through time and space with local "fishermen", and experiencing the profound heritage of fishermen's culture.

at the opening ceremony, fishermen dressed in traditional costumes, holding fishing nets, prayed devoutly toward qionghai. following the order, the fishermen cast their nets to catch fish, and the lake suddenly became lively. fishing boats shuttled on the lake, and the fishing nets flashed in the sun, creating a vivid picture of fishermen.

a 56.8-pound "fish king" sold for 88,000 yuan

“ten thousand fish banquet” immersive experience of “fishing culture”

at the annual "sea opening festival", the most anticipated event is the selection of "king of fishes", in which fishermen catch plump fish from qionghai and make selections. this year, a 56.8-pound "king fish" stood out. its huge body and shining scales attracted tourists to stop and watch.

opening ceremony site

later, during the bidding process for the "king of fishes", a lucky spectator successfully bought the "king of fishes" at a price of 88,000, and shared this joy with the audience.

after the opening event, the on-site "ten thousand fish banquet" allowed tourists and citizens to satisfy their eyes while also feasting on delicious qionghai fish and immersing themselves in the "fishing culture".

a fish feast for thousands of people, the chef is cooking qionghai fish

tourists checked in in an orderly manner and entered the food area to taste the authentic qionghai delicacies. while satisfying their taste buds, they also felt the unique charm of fishermen's culture. at the same time, in the "kaihai fishing market", qionghai fish products are displayed and sold, allowing tourists to experience the life of fishermen up close, and activities such as fishing experience are even more fun. the themed photography exhibition on the side shows the beautiful scenery and fishermen culture of qionghai.

children can try the “fishing” activity

this year's qionghai "sea opening festival" will last from october 2nd to 4th. it will be held in the moonlight beside qionghai lake. during this period, tourists can enjoy the scenery of qionghai, taste qionghai fish, and experience the "feast of ten thousands of fishes" authentic xichang taste.