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Netherworld Coin – “KaiCin” – a type of Paper Money | 阴府钱币 – 溪钱 (开路钱)
“KaiCin” (Cantonese pronunciation kai1 cin3) is a kind of paper money, which is said to be a common currency in the Netherworld. There is a saying that a piece [...]
Covering of red paper during funeral wake | 丧事贴红纸
In the Taoist funeral custom, if there are idols of deities in the home and mirrors in the room or living room, the Taoist priest will ask the family [...]
Lighting up a brightness Lamp | 点光明灯
Before the Lunar New Year, it is common to see many new red lanterns hanging in some temples. It has names of believers written on them. Red [...]
Cantonese Funerals – Coffin Raising Ceremony | 广东丧事 – 昇棺仪式
What is the coffin-raising ceremony? When the Chinese hold funeral wake, the wake usually last for a few days on odd number like one, three or seven days before the [...]
The “soul” of the deceased to be placed on the ancestral tablet | 为亡者归祖先位
In Cantonese funeral customs, when it reached 100 days, is the time to place the “soul” of the deceased on the ancestral tablet. This means the deceased's mourning period is [...]
Cantonese Funeral Customs – Descendant Nail | 广东丧事习俗 – 子孙钉
The “descendant nail” is a coffin nail attached with a small red cloth and is only used at funerals where there is family member to “Dan Fan” (担幡买水) for the [...]
Cantonese Son-in-law banner – also known as ‘Ming Jing’ and ‘Ling zhao’ | 广东女婿旐 – 又名‘铭旌‘ 和 ’灵旐‘
What is a son-in-law banner? “Son-in-law” banner is a banner used in a ritual at the Cantonese funeral ceremony in which the son-in-law pays the last respect to the deceased [...]
Celebrating the Lunar Chinese New Year | 过新年
"Celebrating the Lunar Chinese New Year" - Worshipping the Deities and Ancestors "Lunar Chinese New Year" is the most important festival for the Chinese. Traditionally, believers who have deities [...]
The Origin of DingKouQian (known as KouHan in the olden days) | “掟口钱”的由来 （古时代称为口含）
What is DingKouQian? Why do you want to put DingKouQian? Is this a Taoism practice?This does not originate from Taoism. DingKouQian or KouHan is one of the ancient customs of [...]