In the traditional Chinese fishing and hunting culture, fishing methods have long been more than just a contest of skills, but have been elevated to a life experience that incorporates the philosophical thought of the unity of nature and man, as well as the dialectical wisdom of yin and yang.
The discussion on whether "traditional fishing or Taiwanese fishing is better" is actually a profound introspection carried out by modern anglers in the face of the inheritance of Chinese culture and the impact of Western industrial civilization.
The Chinese nation has gone through thousands of years, and the traditional fishing method carried by the culture of fishing, woodworking, farming and reading, its hidden value is not as easy to find as measured by the number of catches. The key is that it is deeply rooted in rural China and has simple and heavy qualities.
1. The dispute over fishing channels: the cultural divide between Taiwanese fishing and traditional fishing
Since the late 1980s, when fishing techniques from Taiwan were introduced to the mainland, there has been an ongoing discussion in the fishing field surrounding the quality of fishing techniques.
Relying on the precision of scientific quantification and the standards of competitive sports, Taiwanese fishing has quickly occupied half of modern fishing grounds.
However, the soil and water support the people, and the traditional fishing method originated in the water towns of the south of the Yangtze River. With its wisdom in adapting to local conditions, it has maintained an unshakable position in complex waters such as reed marshes, lotus ponds, and piles of rocks.
The traditional fishing method focuses on the concept called "Tao follows nature", which pursues a state of harmonious coexistence with the world and all things; however, Taiwan fishing shows a scientific spirit that means "studying things to gain knowledge", and it pursues the ultimate efficiency and the effect of precise control.
The former and the latter, just like the yin and yang fish, complement and inhibit each other, and together they build a complete map of Chinese fishing culture.
2. The Beauty of Ritual Utensils: The Ritual, Music, Civilization and Wisdom of Traditional Fishing Tackle
The primary advantage of traditional fishing lies in the philosophical wisdom that its tools convey .
Holding a pole in hand, the mind and matter are united, which exactly echoes the concept of creation in "Kaogong Ji" that "the sky has its timing, the earth has its energy, the materials have its beauty, and the workmanship has its skill. If these four are combined, then good things can be done."
The traditional fishing rod has the characteristics of freedom in materials. It can be made by folding reeds when close to the water. This shows the unrestrained freedom of the literati who is full of creativity and expresses emotions immediately. It can also hold a pole made of bamboo, thus inheriting the hardworking, thrifty and beautiful virtues of the family that have been passed down from generation to generation through farming and reading.
This kind of flexibility in implementing different education methods due to individual differences is just like the situation expressed in the ancient adage "No courtesy to common people", showing the inclusive nature of Chinese civilization in response to the needs of different classes.
Under the influence of the patriarchal system, traditional fishing tools have built a complete system of ritual utensils. The rods are of different lengths, the threads are of different thicknesses, and the hooks are of different sizes. Each combination corresponds to specific waters and fish species, secretly conforming to the changing laws of the twenty-four solar terms.
When fishing for crucian carp in late autumn, the fishing rod should be light and flexible. When fishing for herring in midsummer, the fishing rod should be strong and powerful. The wisdom of adopting appropriate methods according to different seasons is the vivid embodiment of Yue Ling's thoughts.
3. Profound artistic conception: the aesthetic connotation of traditional fishing methods
The highest state of traditional fishing lies in the aesthetic experience of forgetting both things and myself .
The fisherman sitting on the bluestone or standing by the reeds, facing the autumn water alone with a rod and a line, is a classic composition drawn by ink paintings.
Different from the competitive sports nature of Taiwanese fishing, traditional fishing pays more attention to the spiritual enjoyment of poetic dwelling .
In the guqin music of "Qiao Qiao Qiao", fishing has never been easily regarded as a simple way to make a living. It was an elegant thing used by the scholar class to express their feelings.
The legend of Jiang Taigong fishing and the one who willingly took the bait has endowed traditional fishing with a philosophical connotation of hiding one's strength and biding one's time. The philosophical connotation is strong and profound. Yan Ziling was fishing in the Fuchun River. This allusion demonstrates a noble sentiment that embodies the reclusive culture. The sentiment is noble and extraordinary.
Every time the action of raising the pole is performed, it is a spiritual dialogue with the cultural heritage that has been passed down for thousands of years; and every tail-shaped catch is a gift from nature brought about by the mutual induction between heaven and man.
4. Roots of folk customs: the interactive cultural value of etiquette and customs of traditional fishing methods
Traditional fishing methods are deeply rooted in the etiquette and customs society of rural China .
From the preparation and production of bait to the continuation and inheritance of fishing methods, everything shows the regional characteristics that are nurtured by the characteristics of specific groups of people in a specific regional environment.
Using pasta produced in the north as bait and rice balls made in the south for fishing, this practice is secretly in line with the prayer for a good harvest. Fishing for crucian carp during the Dragon Boat Festival and fighting for carp during the Double Ninth Festival conform to the natural rhythm of the seasons.
This fishing method, which is based on the laws of nature, and the twenty-four solar terms divided according to the position of the sun on the ecliptic, have reached a very consistent state, and demonstrated the ecological wisdom of the unity of nature and man that contains the concept of harmonious symbiosis between man and nature.
In clan gatherings and temple fairs, traditional fishing is often an important medium for connecting people.
The fishing rods made by old craftsmen who carefully make fishing rods are often regarded as family heirlooms and passed down from generation to generation. This fishing rod carries the family memory, which is the memory left by the farming family.
This spirit of craftsmanship is a vivid reflection of Chinese craftsmanship culture.
5. Continuation of the context: contemporary innovation of traditional fishing methods
On the one hand, during the exchange and mutual learning between traditional fishing methods and modern fishing techniques such as Taiwan fishing, beneficial ingredients have been continuously introduced to achieve self-innovation punctuation marks.
This development path of integrity and innovation is the secret of the endless prosperity of Chinese civilization .
When we sit quietly by the water with bamboo poles in our hands, this is not only a leisure activity, but also a way of dialogue with nature that is unique to the people of Yan and Huang.
What traditional fishing methods teach us is not only how to fish, but also how to maintain the tranquility and calmness of our spiritual home in the wave of modernization.
The difference between traditional fishing and Taiwanese fishing is essentially a matter of cultural choice .
Taiwan fishing has the characteristics of precision and efficiency, which is worthy of reference. However, in traditional fishing, it contains the wisdom of maintaining the corresponding unity of heaven and man, has the spirit of both rituals and music, and also demonstrates the artistic effect of landscape feelings. The results presented in this way are things that cannot be replaced by any modern fishing technology and have cultural genetic properties.
We are now in a period of ecological civilization construction. The traditional fishing method has a certain limit and adheres to the sustainable concept of moderate restraint. The ecological ethics of awe for nature and gratitude for life have just given modern people an effective remedy for the alienation of technology.
In the fun provided by fishing, let us understand the wisdom of survival of ancient Chinese sages, and feel the deep beating of the cultural context that has lasted for thousands of years. In this wind and moon atmosphere, which is like catching the moon with a rod, we can continue to write the never-ending chapter of Chinese civilization.
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