Take Spanish mackerel to talk to my father-in-law.

Qingdao Spanish mackerel is famous for its delicious and high nutritional value, and also because it has penetrated into the customs and culture of Qingdao. In Qingdao, there is a custom culture named directly after Spanish mackerel, that is? Bayuri? . Qingdao Baguazhang originated in Shazikou, Laoshan District, Qingdao. To put it simply, this custom means that every spring, the younger generation will send fresh Bayuli to their father-in-law to show their gratitude, so there is a saying in Qingdao? The Spanish mackerel jumps, and the father-in-law laughs? . At present, this custom has also been recognized as a district-level intangible cultural heritage.

Spanish mackerel is mainly distributed in the western North Pacific Ocean, and in China, it is mainly distributed in the Yellow Sea, Bohai Sea and other sea areas. At the end of winter and the beginning of spring every year, Spanish mackerel will gradually drift away from the wintering ground and enter a state of reproduction and migration. Some Spanish mackerel will lay eggs in the sea near Qingdao, which also provides resources for Qingdao fishermen to catch Spanish mackerel. In the past, after catching Spanish mackerel, Qingdao fishermen would pick a few fresh ones for their elders. Later, with the development of time, the elders gradually became old fathers.

Some people have done research on the customs of the Spanish mackerel ceremony in Qingdao. After some research, this person thinks that Spanish mackerel will become a carrier for Qingdao people to express their filial piety. First, because Qingdao is a coastal city, they will choose seafood as a gift. Secondly, because Spanish mackerel is cheap, big and delicious, it will stand out among seafood. There is also a very touching story about Bayuli in Qingdao. According to legend, in ancient times, an orphan was lucky enough to be adopted by an old man, and later he married the old man's daughter. One spring, the old man suddenly fell ill. Because the old man wanted to eat fresh fish before he died, the orphan insisted on going out to sea to catch a big fresh fish for him despite the windy weather. However, when he got home, the old man had died. After that, every spring, the couple will prepare a big fresh fish for the old man's grave. This fresh fish is Spanish mackerel.

Because of this story and legend, Qingdao has formed a unique custom of Bayuli. This custom of Spanish mackerel ceremony has been passed down from generation to generation, so Qingdao people have formed the habit of buying Spanish mackerel every spring to honor their elders. Spanish mackerel, which tastes delicious, has attracted more and more attention because of its connection with customs and culture, which is why Qingdao Spanish mackerel is particularly famous. Now is the season of Qingdao Spanish mackerel. Just a few days ago, People's Daily also published a story about Qingdao mackerel in its supplement, entitled "Fresh mackerel in spring". It can also be seen from this incident that Qingdao Spanish mackerel really cares.