Category Archives: Funeral Custom

The Chinese also regard the ghosts of the dead like many other global cultures. For that, they perform special rituals and customary celebrations in dedicated months. The folk religion related to these customs is called Daoism. The ghosts are believed to be visiting in the seventh lunar month which is also called the Hungry Ghost […]

Chinses are one of the largest communities in the Singapore and they have some beliefs about the funeral. So, if you are not a chinses and visiting a funeral in a Chinese community you must read this article completely. Chinese history is filled with traditions, most of these are still surviving in these modernized days. […]

The results of these superstitions are different according to the culture, society, and its different versions. Most stories related to this question are from ancient times and there is no evidence of their truth or origin. The superstitions about the pregnant woman attending a funeral ceremony are in many cultures and religions. However, the consequences [...]

A marriage is a noble act of worship if it is done with the right intentions. Death is a phase that comes in everyone’s life. Many people believe in superstitions and are confused about whether to postpone a marriage at the death of a family member or not. The answer to this question is vary [...]

Chinese culture full of customs, rituals, and superstitions. Most of these traditions are associated with ancient Chinese people and folk tales. The Chinese rites are different according to the age of the deceased, status of the deceased, and cause of death. The funeral rituals are different in different regions on the chine. These customs can [...]

There are a lot of common superstitions and beliefs in the Chinese tradition that is passed on from one generation to the next. These superstitions are often strictly followed to avoid bad luck and tragedies that are direct consequences if one fails to follow the beliefs. One of them is the practice of avoiding the […]