In the far east, there is a place surrounded by mountains and a clear lake, called Jingpo Lake.
Legend has it that every Year of the Dragon, a mysterious dragon descends on these waters, bringing blessings of good weather and abundant harvests. This story is about a fisherman named Hui Ming, who received the blessing of the dragon on a special day in the Year of the Dragon, and thus changed the fate of the entire village.
Hui Ming is a hard-working and kind young man, his home is on the shore of Jingpo Lake, and every morning, he will go out to sea in a small boat to fish. Despite his simple life, Huiming was always grateful and in awe of nature's bounty. In the spring of the Year of the Dragon, when the first rays of sunlight shine on the lake, Hui Ming rows the boat as usual, but he doesn't know that this year will be different.
It was a sunny day, and the surface of the lake shimmered as if countless gems were shining in the sun. Hui Ming cast his net to catch fish, but accidentally picked up a crystal clear stone. This stone is unusual, it radiates a warm glow, as if it were alive. Curious, Hui Ming took the stone home.
The elders of the village told Huiming that the stone was a dragon stone, a symbol of good luck in the Year of the Dragon. If you can return the dragon stone to the lake on one night in the Year of the Dragon, it will attract the appearance of the dragon and bring good luck to the village. Hui Ming was convinced, and he decided to complete this sacred task on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival in the Year of the Dragon.
On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the moonlight was like water, and Huiming came to the lake with the dragon stone. He gently lowered the dragon stone into the water, and saw that the lake began to ripple and shine like a dream. Suddenly, a huge dragon shadow rose from the water, its scales shimmering with silver light, and its eyes revealed kindness and wisdom.
The voice of the divine dragon rippled in the night sky like an ancient echo: "Huiming, your kindness and diligence have touched me, and I will grant you and your village a good harvest and happiness." As the voice fell, the dragon turned into a golden light and disappeared into the night sky.
When the villagers woke up the next day, they were surprised to find that the crops in the fields were more lush than usual, and the fruits on the trees were unusually sweet. The village on the shores of Jingpo Lake ushered in an unprecedented harvest year. Since then, every time the Year of the Dragon comes, the villagers will hold a grand celebration to thank the dragon for its gifts, and the story of Huiming has been passed down from generation to generation, becoming a beautiful legend.
This is the legend of the Year of the Dragon on the shores of Gyeongpo Lake, which teaches us that kindness and hard work are always rewarded, and that faith and reverence are the bridges between us and nature. Every time the bell rings in the Year of the Dragon, let us all remember the story of Huiming, and remember the warmth and hope from the depths of our hearts.