Spectacular ice fishing event in NE China

Chagan Lake is a lake in northeast China's Jilin. The name "Chagan" is from Mongolian, meaning sacred, pure or white, so the lake is often referred to as Sacred Lake or Holy Water Lake by local people. The lake is known for traditional winter fishing that dates back to prehistoric times. The annual Winter Fishing Festival is held to mark the old winter fishing tradition. Fishermen first drill many holes through the thick ice and then place net under the ice.