In:
The Journal of Asian Studies, Duke University Press, Vol. 61, No. 4 ( 2002-11), p. 1259-1285
Abstract:
The fifth day of the Lunar New Year marks the beginning of six weeks of religious festivities in the rural area of Chaozhou, a distinct dialect region in Southeast China. Scheduled on separate dates, processions of local deities are staged by different villages. On the morning of the chosen day, villagers flock to the main village temple, where wooden statues of the divine occupants are congregated with those from other local temples. Each family sets up a table in the courtyard, lights incense and candles, and presents its offerings (of chicken, duck, goose, fish, rice, wine, fruits, cakes, and candies) to the statues. With paper money set on fire, worship and prayers begin.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0021-9118
,
1752-0401
Language:
English
Publisher:
Duke University Press
Publication Date:
2002
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2002914-7
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2002912-3
SSG:
6,24
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