A statue of the Dragon King, known as the incarnation of dragons in folklore, at the ritual on Feb 28 in Langya Town in the Qingdao West Coast New Area. [Photo by Lu Bo/dailyqd.com]

Local fishermen dressed in traditional clothing carry the statue of the Dragon King for the sacrificial ceremony on Feb 28 in Langya Town in the Qingdao West Coast New Area. [Photo by Lu Bo/dailyqd.com]