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Ancestral Remembrance Service Protocol

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versed.<br />

(iv) Bowing: Bow three times during<br />

the Reception and Sendoff. For<br />

the sake of uniformity, designate<br />

one person to quietly direct the<br />

bows. When bowing, take care to<br />

maintain the lantern and incense<br />

burners in their original positions<br />

(no need to tilt them).<br />

(8) The fan and the parasol<br />

(i) Reception for the ancestral spirits:<br />

After the ceremonial attendants<br />

assemble at the stands for the fan<br />

and the parasol, on hearing “yíng<br />

shén” (“Welcome the spirits”), the<br />

drum sounds for the second time,<br />

stoop and reach out to hold the<br />

items. The parasol will be held by<br />

the East Ceremonial Attendant,<br />

the fan will be held by the West<br />

Ceremonial Attendant, with the<br />

inside hand at shoulder height<br />

and the outside hand slightly be-<br />

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