Chinese Funeral Ceremony: Part I - The procession

[Cecil Lee]

I like to share with everyone my family photos on the burial cremony of my grandfather.
Date of pictures 1962
In Part 1, you will see:-
1. The burial procession
It starts with the funeral procession starting from my grand father's uncompleted extension to the home.
The funeral procession will lead to the burial site.
2. An interesting ceremony of `placing' eyes to the portrait of my grand father.
The portrait will be placed at home at an alter.
This is commonly called Ancestor Worship. Dotting the eyes would ensure that the dead have eyes so that he can `see'.
The picture will show the eldest son who has to carry his father's photo on his back.
Did you also notice the straw clothing he is wearing?
This is the typical `dressing' for members of the immediate family.


Similar customs is also done for dotting the eyes of e.g. a dragon boat or the eyes of the head of a lion dance costume.
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Warmest Regards,
Cecil