Old gadgets from my hometown essay 600
My hometown, Boxing, is a Feng Shui treasure land with beautiful scenery and a long history. There is an ancient matchmaker tree in my hometown, and a beautiful legend has been circulating here... It is said that there was a filial son in the Dong family of Chen household. His family was poor, his mother had passed away long ago, and the father and son depended on each other. His father suffered from a terminal illness and passed away soon. In order to bury his father properly, he sold himself to a foreigner's family. After the funeral, he worked hard every day without enough clothes or food. When the seven kind-hearted fairies in heaven knew about this, they were moved by his filial heart and wanted to marry him and came to the mortal world. , they helped Dong Yong weave cloth, busy day and night. Finally, all the debts were paid off, and their relationship became deeper. The seven fairies took Dong Yong to the old locust tree, and the old locust tree that had experienced vicissitudes of life spoke: I think you two are a good match, so let me be the matchmaker and make you husband and wife. Just like that, the two of them became husband and wife. From that time on, thanks to their blessing, the old locust tree grew stronger and more lush. The days between the Seven Fairies and Dong Yong are getting sweeter and sweeter. The Queen Mother soon found out about this, and she captured the seven fairies back to heaven. Dong Yong chased them day and night with his children, and when he was about to catch up, the Queen Mother swiped the hairpin on her head, and a Milky Way appeared in front of Dong Yong. , blocking his way, they were separated from each other, crying every day. The Queen Mother was moved, but she could not disrupt the order of heaven, so she allowed them to meet once a year on July 7, the day when magpies came to build a bridge. The deeds of the Seven Fairies are very touching, so let’s take a look at the old locust tree again! The ancient Sophora japonica that once served as a matchmaker is said to have a history of more than a thousand years. It is now located in the center of Wantou Village in Hubin Town. Look! Looking from a distance, Xiang Canglong soared into the sky, like a giant green umbrella, against the blue sky and white clouds, looking vigorous and straight, full of vitality. The old locust tree had a chest measurement of 4.85 meters, and it was barely enough for three people to hold it together. The trunk of the tree has withered and looks like a tree crown. The other half of the bark stubbornly and persistently grows dense branches. It is lush and verdant. It can be called a miracle of life. The colorful bark and twisted tree body in the tree hole , winding and intertwined, like a cave with jagged rocks. Its green appearance makes people leisurely recall the long years when its life sprouted, its long growth process and legendary experiences. It not only makes people fascinated, but also makes people feel relaxed and awe-inspiring. The story of Dong Yong and the Seven Fairies is well-known to every household, and it adds a fascinating color to the legend of the matchmaker Gu Huai. Friends, after listening to my introduction, you must be very eager to come to this mythical place and take a look at the thousand-year-old locust tree! Then, our warm Boxing people welcome you at any time!