Before you is the most terrible traditions of China.
The people of China have been famous for their religiosity and strict observance of traditions.
Sometimes they are touching, and sometimes shocking! And holding strange rituals, and the undeniable power of the spirits, and frightening festivals of supernatural forces. Such an intriguing and mysterious China…
We present 10 of the most incredible Chinese customs which will not leave you indifferent!
1. The tradition of burial
Let that someone will seem strange, but the Chinese really revere their ancestors and even cultivate them. For them it is very important that the burial had been observed all the traditions. The Chinese believe that if all goes according to the rules, the spirit of an ancestor would take care of their family and to protect her.
2. Talismans against evil spirits
The Chinese believe in the power of talismans. If they want to protect themselves from evil spirits, then by all means hang around the neck of some talisman or draw on the wall the image of a demon. After that, they have nothing to fear!
3. Afterlife currency
Money for the Chinese are very important. Not only for the living but for the dead. The people of China even made its Afterlife, the Bank that issues the money (or even credit card!) hell. The money can be useful to the dead, not only in order to lead a decent afterlife, but to give a bribe to the Lord of hell during the trial.
4. “Cleaning” the bones
The Chinese are very fond of cleanliness. That is why the people of Taiwan and other regions of the country dig the graves of the dead 10 years after burial. After that they clean the bones, put them in a special container and prepared for reburial.
5. Wedding for the dead
If the Chinese are not merged with personal life in real life — no problem! After all, he may find a mate in the afterlife. In order to “marry” the dead, dig up their remains and buried just close. A great way of procuring, isn’t it?
6. Dance for exorcism
For protection from evil spirits, the Chinese used not only talismans, but also many other things. For example, the dance of the Haunch, which is very similar to the Christian rite of exorcism. The ceremony takes place with shouting the names of the demons and burning the white matter. A bit scary, isn’t it?
7. “Gifts” on the graves
There is another tradition, which is very similar to the Christian, namely, the decoration of graves. There can leave money, jewelry, food and a variety of spices — all for the benefit of ancestors.
8. The celebration of ghosts
In order to make the spirits do not harm and only help, in China there is a designated time when they have much more powers than usual. The seventh month of the lunar year called the “Ghost month”, during which you must observe various rules of conduct, that the spirits hurt the living.
9. Festival afterlife
To appease the otherworldly residents of the Chinese even have festivals! During the festival, appropriately titled Day of the spirit”, the Chinese presented a variety of gifts to God the guardian of the underworld.
10. The oldest festival Hue Yes
Another festival Hue Yes, which is over 1,000 years, Tibetan monks spend. They wear frightening masks of evil beings and respect for all the nuances of carrying out of the action. This holiday symbolizes the victory of light forces over the dark.
