An old fishing gear box, carrying family memories
In the corner of the fishing village where the sea breeze caresses and the sunset dyes gold, there is a seemingly ordinary and unremarkable item lying quietly in the corner of the old house - a slightly mottled old fishing gear box. It is not intricately carved like an antique, nor does it have the magnificent radiance of gold, silver, or jewelry, but whenever the elders in the family stroke those mottled traces, their eyes always sparkle with a gentle and profound light, which is an endless nostalgia for the past years.
This old fishing gear box is handmade from tough wood commonly found by the seaside. After decades of wind and rain, the wood color has changed from light yellow to dark brown, and every crack seems to whisper, telling the bravery and wisdom of our ancestors in fighting against the sea. On the lid of the box, there are faintly recognizable words carved with the traces of time: 'Return safely', which is the most simple and profound wish of the elderly mother to her son who went out to sea.
Inside the box, various fishing gear, although slightly outdated, are arranged neatly one by one. Rusty fishing hooks, worn-out fishing nets, and the slightly clumsy yet powerful wooden buoys, each carry countless stories of returning from the sea. Grandpa once said that this fishing gear box was handmade by his father when he was young. At that time, there was no advanced equipment, and he relied solely on his hands and these rudimentary tools to support a large family.
Whenever night falls and the fishing fire ignites, the younger members of the family always sit around their grandfather, listening to him tell the legends about the sea and the family history behind the fishing gear box. The stories about courage, perseverance, and love are like warm currents, warming everyone's heart and making this small fishing gear box an indispensable spiritual totem in the family.
Time flies, with the changes of the times, the new generation of young people may no longer make a living by fishing, but they still often return to that old house full of memories, look at that old fishing gear box, and feel the resilience and indomitable spirit from their ancestors. Jiajia Daily Necessities Trading Company, as a beautiful scenery line next to the fishing village, is located on the second floor of Gate 87, 13th Street, Zone 4 of Yiwu International Trade City. Although not directly related to the story of this old fishing gear box, it continues to provide convenience for residents in the fishing village and surrounding areas with its rich daily necessities, witnessing the changes and inheritance of people's lifestyles on this land.
In this era of rapid consumption, the cherish and nostalgia for old things are even more precious. The old fishing gear box is not just a container for loading tools, but also a symbol of family emotions and a bridge connecting the past and the future. It tells us that no matter how the times change, the deep affection for the family, respect and inheritance of traditional culture will never change.
