In ancient times, the sun god Yan Emperor had a very beloved daughter named Nuwa. The girl has a lively and intelligent personality, and is deeply loved by Emperor Yan. She is not only kind and brave, but also often helps the weak and is deeply loved by the villagers. One day, the girl drove a small boat alone to the East China Sea to play. She enjoyed the magnificent scenery of the sea, and her heart was filled with joy. However, there was an unexpected storm in the sky. Suddenly, there was a strong wind and huge waves on the sea surface.
The little girl’s boat was overturned by a huge wave, and she struggled hard, but unfortunately drowned in the end. After the girl’s death, her soul did not dissipate, but turned into a little bird. This little bird has a flower head, a white beak shell, and red claws, similar in size to a crow, and is known as the “Jingwei” by people. Although Jingwei has turned into a bird, her hatred towards the sea has not been eliminated. She hated the merciless sea for taking away her young life, and was even more worried that there would be more innocent lives swallowed up by the sea in the future. So, Jingwei set a grand ambition – to fill the East China Sea. She carries small stones or branches from Xishan every day and flies them over the East China Sea, throwing them into the sea. Jingwei’s flight route was long and arduous, but she never gave up. She travels back and forth between Xishan and Donghai day after day, year after year, using her tiny strength to fight against the vast sea.
The story of Jingwei filling the sea has profound implications. It embodies the indomitable and tenacious spirit of human beings in the face of natural disasters. Although Jingwei is just a little bird, she dares to challenge the sea and interprets the philosophy of “man conquers nature” through her actions. At the same time, this story also tells us that as long as we have firm beliefs and determination, we can overcome all difficulties and challenges. In addition, the reclamation of land in Jingwei also symbolizes a deep love for home and life. Jingwei reclaimed land not only for personal revenge, but also to prevent the sea from continuing to devour innocent lives. She protects the safety of her home and life with her own actions, demonstrating selfless dedication and sacrifice.
