Travel notes丨Visiting Dongyi Town with my mother

I live in the new urban area of ​​Rizhao, and Dongyi Town is just around the corner, an Internet celebrity check-in place that can be measured with my footsteps, but I arrived late.

When we arrived, the dark town was like a jar of aged wine, overflowing with aroma, waiting impatiently for us to open it. There were already small groups of tourists in the town. In front of us, they were chatting passionately and smiling happily. They seemed not to be cold at all.

Entering the town, I encountered a crimson sailboat with high sails moored by the river, seemingly ready to set sail at any time. I quickly picked up my phone, selected the right angle, and captured the beautiful moment of my mother and my wife.

Continuing to walk forward, the entire river looks like a huge ship, which reflects the unique ingenuity of the designer. The reed flowers on the riverside are swaying in the wind, as if waving to welcome us; the colorful sculptures of fishermen punting the boats, Wearing a bamboo hat and a raincoat, he stood on the bow of the boat with sharp and experienced eyes. The direction he paddled with the pole seemed to be a place where fish swam; in the distance, there was a thatched pavilion built by the water... Each step leads to endless changes. .

Occasionally there are houses with wheat-colored fluffy seaweed on their roofs, as if fairy tales are coming from indoors; occasionally I meet Pingting women walking on Fengzhu Street or Fengluan Street. This is one of the inherent qualities of Fengyi Island. One, it’s eye-catching.

During the walk, there were actually some melodious sounds of harp and zither, vaguely accompanying us to the clear rhythm of the music. Such a peaceful atmosphere, bathed in the sea breeze and sea food, made people slow down and be intoxicated.

Walking to the Longfeng Bridge, there are two huge stone lions standing majestically on both sides of the bridge, as if to protect the safety of the Longfeng Bridge. The huge red arch displays "Dongyi Town Welcomes You". Arches like this, on the bridge There are 5 intervals arranged, which means "good fortune, longevity, happiness and wealth" and the five blessings will come to the door. There are also red lanterns hung all over the arch, just like a world of red lanterns. A prosperous and festive atmosphere appears in front of you. Stones on both sides of the bridge The iron chains on the fence are covered with concentric locks, and the red silk wishing ribbons are fluttering in the wind. If you look closely, you can see that each copper lock and wishing ribbon has auspicious words written on it. This kind of scene has been seen in many other famous scenic spots in China. , expressing people’s beautiful yearning, my wife and mother took photos here.

When I looked up, a lighthouse appeared in my field of vision. The lighthouse was made of marble and was three stories high. It looked like the lighthouse in Lighthouse Square, with a spectacular and simple appearance. Under the lighthouse, there was a sculpture that aroused my curiosity. I saw a strong man who looked like the Qing Dynasty, with long braids and pushing a wheelbarrow vigorously. His shape was lifelike. My mother came up and took a look. It was their sculpture. The production tool of a generation stirred up her memories. I specially asked my mother and wife to sit in the car and took a photo of them.

Bai Luomei said that encounters in life are reunions after a long absence.

After walking through Fengzhu Street and crossing the Dragon and Phoenix Bridge, there was an open area at the lighthouse. I met a group of New Year's Day prayer teams. They were dressed in festive costumes and performed dragon dance and double lion dance; more than 50 small town business owners Senior beauties from the Rizhao Cheongsam Cultural Association, dressed in long red scarves, spontaneously danced a street dance. Everyone was very happy and welcomed the new year with energetic dance. I hope that business will be prosperous in the new year. Prosperous.

Maybe life is like this, there will always be someone to accompany you. Even if it is just a journey, it is just a certain stage of life, there will always be someone who will walk with you. When you were young, it was your parents, and when you grew up, it was your wife and friends. Family and friendship will always pass through. The journey of smoke leads to the return journey of the world of mortals.

From here to the west, Longqi Island sprouts Shennong Street, Fuxi Street and Nuwa Street. Shennong Street is a food street with various snacks. At the east end of Shennong Street, the first delicacy is the sea sand noodles under the lighthouse. This is an old shop and a unique way of eating in Rizhao. The noodles are hand-rolled and the white and rich soup is delicious and nutritious. You can eat them in a snap Taste buds.

I ordered three bowls and placed them on the bronze wooden table in the middle of the street. I sat on the wooden bench next to me and ate the noodles. What I chewed more on my lips were the times in my memory. There will always be similar moments in time. The scenes, similar smells, and similar people and things are fascinating.

Going deep into the street, all kinds of delicious smells are rushing into your nostrils, including mackerel dumplings, noodles, oyster feast, sea jelly, tumbling clams, large fresh scallops, teppanyaki squid, vegetable pancakes, lamb blood in powder soup, Octopus meatballs, Cantonese roast duck, God of Wealth cake, soup dumplings, large gluten, sticks, wooden cakes, sweet-scented osmanthus cake, gourd head steamed buns, squad leader Zhao beef soup, red willow barbecue, bread is ready, meet, Wu Dalang cooking Pancakes, high-density roasted chicken, fried bananas, grilled durian, Kongfu crispy pancakes, Weifang Tongfengyong Chaotian hot pot, Henan mutton braised noodles, Beijing real Kungfu roasted pig's trotters, Korean cakes, Chongqing hot pot, Yunnan rice noodles, Shaanxi bubbles Steamed buns, Xinjiang Yiyang Wharf, Taiwanese snacks, old Beijing candied haws... The ones that best reflect the flavor of Rizhao are Rizhao old fried dough sticks, Rizhao old sesame cakes, Lanshan tofu, Huangdun Xiaocuo chicken, Sanzhuang whole sheep, etc., all in one street , is a feast for the tongue.

When we arrived at the "Sixty-One Academy", some of our thoughts seemed to be put on hold. The academy was like an old man telling the past in a calm and peaceful manner. Looking at it quietly, it seemed that we could hear the old man's silent words and let go. Let go of the ups and downs of the world and face this wise man with a calm and peaceful heart. At this moment, it is as if the light and shadow in the years have changed from blur to complete, making the extra breath feel a bit heavy. People who come here to seek their dreams tie their dreams in front of the statue of Confucius and seal some of their thoughts in the dust of time, taking away a wisp of wind and light.

In the Temple of Wealth, the two sweet-scented osmanthus trees with red wishing ribbons were particularly eye-catching. Together with my wife, I respectfully tied a wishing ribbon with our names on it, which read, "May my mother be as blessed as the East China Sea and live as long as the Southern Mountains." ".

In Marriage Pavilion, my wife and I walked the nine steps hand in hand according to the ceremony, kowtowed to Yue Lao, and asked a beautiful college student to take a photo of us. My wife, my mother, and I took a precious and unforgettable group photo.

Among the quaint buildings in the town, there is an old stage, which is surrounded by multi-story buildings; even the painted corridor beams suddenly escape, and there are two men and women on the stage in costumes, who do not know which traditional music is singing. Ancient opera, bursts of cheers erupted from the surrounding galleries, lasting for a long time...

When we arrived at the Prayer Pavilion, we were catching up with the folklore festival, which gave the winter town a strong atmosphere of fireworks. The folklore collection is a major feature of the town, carrying the beautiful memories and nostalgia of generations of Rizhao fishermen. After catching up with the market, the prosperous atmosphere in my memory reappeared in this small town by the sea and listening to the waves, so pure and textured. The stalls cover agricultural products, daily necessities, green plants and flowers, cultural and creative intangible cultural heritage, children's entertainment, etc., with a dazzling array of products, including sweet potatoes stained with soil, fragrant flowers, exquisite pearl crafts, ancient vinegar, traditional folk crafts, gourds Pyrography... My wife bought some old Beijing candied haws and ate them while walking like a child. I seemed to see her in her childhood.

Here, you can see some girls wearing antique Hanfu everywhere, cheongsams with warm light and shadow, cotton and linen clothes floating casually, and the classical jewelry sold in the town are like little elves, jumping in front of your eyes. Make you stop for it.

A winter snowfall before New Year's Day has not yet been completely digested. Snowflakes fell on the eaves of ancient buildings and covered red lanterns. They shone in the sun and showed a different charm. The unconscious combination of nature and traditional architecture. It actually created a different meaning. It reminded me of the Forbidden City with snow falling on TV.

Dongyi Town is a piece of jade soaked in spring flowers and autumn moon. This hasty encounter, this short stay, can't let me know too much about you. Next time, I am still willing to use my heart to interpret it carefully. Feel your culture and taste your night.