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Journeys to Zhejiang's island escapes

By Xu Lin | China Daily | Updated: 2015-12-09 08:07

Journeys to Zhejiang's island escapes

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One of the oldest still-practiced traditions is a sacrifice to the Dragon King, who rules to ocean, to ritualistically implore safe navigation and nets lumpy with fish.

It culminates with anglers setting sail to gongs, drums and fireworks.

Vessels are so vital to life that they're even crucial to matrimony.

Couples decorate boats with colorful flags on the big day, when the groom ceremonially asks the bride aboard.

If he isn't back from his daily catch, a younger sibling performs the task on his behalf.

And a rooster accompanies her to her bridal chamber on the first night if the husband is still at sea. The fowl then becomes the family pet.

Visitors can join fishermen to watch them net fish, crabs and mantis shrimp.

Tourists can then find a restaurant to cook the catch.

Night skies are sometimes streaked with meteors and melt into stunning sunrises.

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