When a fishing ban is lifted every August in the village of Beijiao, eastern China, it’s a no-holds-barred race to see who can catch the most seafood. Competition is fierce because the window is only open for a few months. This is a day in the life of a fisherman during open season in Beijiao.
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Footage: Youku 云集将来
Script: Tiffany Ip
Narration: Dai Qian
Editor: Nicholas Ko
Mastering: Victor Peña
Music: Audio Network
