Convergence V44 Farewell Issue
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Lifestyle<br />
HERE COMES<br />
THE BOOM<br />
One does not celebrate the New Year<br />
without fireworks and firecrackers!<br />
Although most countries ban this activity for<br />
safety reasons, hearing explosions during the<br />
month and days leading to the first day of the<br />
New Year will be a norm. The Chinese New Year<br />
firecrackers are often made from strings of rolled<br />
red paper containing gunpowder. Once it is<br />
set off, there will be a pile of red paper left<br />
behind. Traditionally, it is believed the<br />
loud noise from the firecrackers<br />
serves to scare away evil spirits.<br />
OFFERING<br />
PRAYERS<br />
The New Year season is a busy time<br />
for Chinese temples. Worshippers<br />
typically visit the temple to light incense<br />
sticks and pray to the deities for<br />
blessings and good luck in the year<br />
ahead. Expect to see lion and dragon<br />
dances in the courtyard in line<br />
with the celebrations.<br />
WORSHIPPING<br />
ANCESTORS<br />
A popular custom since ancient times,<br />
ancestor worship varies and this includes<br />
sweeping tombs in the wild to worshiping<br />
ancestors in ancestral halls or temples.<br />
Many people also place food offerings to<br />
their ancestors in the main hall of the<br />
house, where an ancestor altar is<br />
often displayed.<br />
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