Chapter 232: Sacrificing the Sea and Fishing
There is a fishing moratorium period, and there will naturally be a fishing day. Compared with the fishing moratorium period, many fishermen and crew have no life to do. Opening a fishing festival has gradually become a popular custom, attracting the love and attention of many tourists and local residents.
Although the sea-sacrificial ceremony in Haifeng Town is not as lively as other well-known fishing ports. In fact, even if the government does not participate in the establishment, the fishing boat owners who travel far away from the sea will worship the sea god before going out to the sea.
As an old ship owner who has been out of the sea for many years in the town, Zhou Yang, the old ship owner hired by Zhuang Haiyang, was also invited to become a member of the incense burning ceremony. Under his recommendation, Zhuang Haiyang also appeared in the incense burning sequence of the ship owner.
Unlike other older ship owners, Zhuang Haiyang, the new ship owner, is a bit too young. But the fishermen in the town know that Zhuang Haiyang is qualified to be incense. Although he is young, he has extremely strong fishing skills.
At Zhou Yang's suggestion, Zhuang Haiyang donated a sum to the organizing committee for the opening of the Fishery Festival, and arranged Wang Yanming and Zhou Shengjie to the team to burn incense. Although they are outsiders, they will also need to be responsible for driving a boat for Zhuang Haiyang in the future!
Looking at the sacrificial clothes distributed by the organizing committee, other comrades who were watching the fun also smiled and said, "Old Wang, Shengjie, this clothes are very elegant when wearing them! Captain Xinza, when we go to sea in the future, we will count on you to control the direction."
Faced with the jokes from his comrades, Wang Yanming also said directly: "The guy who really wants to count on is that guy. Staying among a group of middle-aged and elderly people, the ocean is really eye-catching! It seems that his performance has really convinced everyone."
If you want to enter the main priest position at one time, you either pay more free donations or get recommendations from fishermen. Those with abilities will be respected there.
He is no longer aspiring. Although Zhuang Haiyang is not old for fishing, the harvest he gains from returning from fishing every time he returns is admired by other ship owners. In addition, Zhou Yang and fishermen jointly recommend it, the organizing committee is also happy to sell personal favors.
Moreover, Zhuang Haiyang also gave a lot of sponsorship fees, which greatly reduced the financial pressure of the organizing committee. In addition to the town giving some money to hold such a fishing ceremony for the sea, more expenses still have to be raised by the organizing committee themselves.
This money is also a sacrifice fee dedicated to the sea god. Using this money to hold such a fishing event has become a tradition in the town. At least today, the people who are watching the fun in the town are even more lively than the Lantern Festival.
Under Zhou Yang's engine, Zhuang Haiyang also asked several priests for the matters that the priests should pay attention to. But in fact, they didn't have to do anything at all. They just need to follow the instructions of the priests' ceremonies and dedicate sandalwood to the sea gods who worshipped.
In contrast, Li Zixian brought a group of roommates and held Zhuang Haiyang's live broadcast equipment to live broadcast the sea sacrifice ceremony for netizens in the live broadcast room. For many netizens, such a sea sacrifice ceremony is also very novel.
"There are so many people! It looks so lively!"
"Sales to the sea to open fishing, seafood, hurry up and hide!"
"High-energy early warning! A large number of fishing boats are about to go out to sea. Please ask the seafood to retreat quickly!"
The netizens in the live broadcast room naturally know what to do when holding such a ceremony. What surprised netizens the most was that Li Zifei served as a part-time anchor for the first time, explaining about the matter of sacrificing the sea and fishing for Zhuang Haiyang, who had no time to live broadcast.
Even the leaders of the town have heard of Zhuang Haiyang's "Fisherman" live broadcast room. Nowadays, many people know about the promotion of some Internet celebrities for the tourism industry. Zhuang Haiyang undoubtedly has this energy.
Because of this, Li Zixian also received a tour guide sent by the organizing committee to tell users in the live broadcast room about the origin of fishing in the sea and some things that need to be paid attention to, which made many netizens feel that they benefited a lot.
Seeing the barrage sent by netizens, Li Zixian, who served as the temporary commentator, also said in time: "The auspicious time has come, and the ceremony has begun soon!"
As Concubine Li said this, more than 20 young and strong men, carrying big speakers, began to appear in the live broadcast camera raised by Concubine Li. Seeing these people carrying loud speakers, many netizens calmed down.
When the celebrant held up the microphone, he said, "Blow the trumpet and start the sacrifice!"
The whimpering sound soon spread around the entire Sea God Temple. Even netizens in the live broadcast room could hear the clear whimpering sound. The intermittent whimpering sound also declared that the sacrificial ceremony officially began.
Looking at Zhuang Haiyang who was staying honestly among the main priests in the live broadcast camera, many netizens also smiled and said, "Today, the fisherman is dressed very well! He looks a bit like a big shot!"
"It's rare to see such a young priest!"
"Fisherman, it seems that he is a famous person in the town!"
Even if Princess Li saw the barrage sent by netizens, she did not explain too much. In her opinion, she was only responsible for raising live broadcast equipment today. As for netizens' barrage, if she cares, then netizens have no intention of watching the ritual process.
As the sound of the horn sounded, the sound of fireworks and firecrackers also came from the seaside facing the Temple of the Sea God. The only regret is that it is daytime now, so the fireworks launched into the sky cannot be seen how exciting it is.
When the fireworks and firecrackers were over, at the urging of the ceremonial, the young man responsible for lighting the sandalwood also handed the lit sandalwood to the hands of several old captains at the priest. Although he didn't understand it very well, Zhuang Haiyang still followed suit.
Holding long sandalwood in both hands, quietly waiting for the host to spread the news. Not long after, the host's voice came from the sacrificial ground and said, "Please give sandalwood to the sea god, pray that the fishing boat will go out to sea with peace and safety, and return with a full load!"
The voice fell, and Zhou Yang, who was standing next to Zhuang Haiyang, also said at the right time: "Xiaozhuang, just follow me later, don't worry!"
"Well, Uncle Zhou, I understand!"
"Walk!"
As soon as he heard Zhou Yang's explanation, the leading old captain said softly. Then he looked respectful, holding the long sandalwood in both hands, and began to walk up the stairs to the altar of the Sea God Temple to burn incense.
After celebrating the incense, the main priest began to stand on the cushion placed in front of the Sea God Temple and kowtowed three times to the sea god worshipped in the temple. Follow Zhuang Haiyang next to the main priest, and also learn to kowtow to the sea god in the temple.
Even if you know in your heart that this kind of sacrificial ritual is more about praying for inner peace. If you really encounter danger on the sea, you will be almost impossible to rely on the sea god to rescue him. But as a fisherman, Zhuang Haiyang still maintains his admiration for the sea god.
Three kowtows and stood up, and the staff next to him also said at the right time: "Several, please go here!"
With Zhuang Haiyang and several priests leaving, the emcee continued: "Please grains to the God of Sea, pray for good weather, good harvests, and peace and prosperity!"
Five graceful women in sea girl costumes who had been standing in the audience for a long time, each carrying a plate of grain and began to walk up to the altar and offer carefully selected grain offerings to the sea god. Following closely behind were five locally produced fruits.
After the three-wheeled sacrifice, the emcee continued: "Please offer wine to the sea god, pray that the sea can accommodate all rivers, and all ships and fishermen who go out to sea will be safe and safe! Give wine!"
As the selected helmsman, Wang Yanming and Zhou Shengjie followed many captains to the altar and poured the sacrificial wine in hand into the wine jar in front of the altar, ending the round of sacrificial ceremony.
After offering wine, a special person offered three offerings to the Sea God. Netizens who watched the live broadcast also found it very fresh and complicated. However, it is indeed difficult for ordinary people to have the opportunity to see this kind of sea sacrifice ceremony.
Many netizens also found it very fresh to be able to witness such an interesting fishing ceremony for the sea through the live broadcast room. Correspondingly, the live broadcast video will be reprinted by the platform in the end.
Knowing that providing video resources can also create wealth, Li Zixian is more enthusiastic about running a live broadcast room well. In her opinion, Zhuang Haiyang is basically not profitable, and she can only earn some money by reprinting videos.
When Zhuang Haiyang goes out to sea again, I believe that videos of traveling to the sea will be posted in the live broadcast room as before for netizens to appreciate. For the real scenery of the sea, even many people who are growing by the sea may not have the chance to see it.
"The sacrifice is finished! Shouting cannons, praying for all fishermen going out to sea this year to be safe and safe, with fish, shrimp and crabs all over the cabin!"
The ceremony of offering sacrifices ended, and another round of fireworks and firecrackers made the entire temple surrounded by smoke. Immediately afterwards, the opera troupe invited by the organizing committee began to perform for the audience.
Folk props such as fish, shrimp, crab, and dragon lanterns that appear at the Lantern Festival were moved to the square in front of the Sea God Temple and began to dance. Such a lively scene made many tourists feel that it was rewarding.
Even the netizens in the live broadcast room looked at the people who were dressed in scenes and played the role of shrimp soldiers and crab generals, although they could tell at a glance that they were fake, they still felt quite happy. Especially those who were wearing fishing boats, it made people feel even more festive.
On the other hand, Zhuang Haiyang said hello to Zhou Yang and others and returned to Concubine Li. Seeing Zhuang Haiyang returning, Concubine Li also smiled and said, "How is it like being the chief priest?"
"You haven't seen it! Apart from knowing more people, you don't think it's special. But, please feel at ease and be safe. If you invite me next year, we can still continue to sponsor it."
In Zhuang Haiyang's view, if he can become a member of the main priest group, the sponsorship fee will play a big role. In addition, the town leaders in the organizing committee seem to know that Zhuang Haiyang is popular online and hopes to take advantage of his popularity online.
If this fishing ceremony can be promoted, perhaps such a fishing festival will be held again next year, which will attract more tourists from other places. The more tourists come to the town, the more economic benefits they will be made for food, clothing, housing and transportation.
Even though some town leaders had thought it would be a pity to leave Nanshan Island for Zhuang Haiyang for free, but now they think Zhuang Haiyang is doing well. During the summer vacation, many tourists from Nanshan Island spent money in the town.
Chapter completed!