Chinese Culture (General)
Chinese Culture (General)
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Source & Credit: In Shaanxi, a man was caring for his critically ill mother. He fell asleep by her side. When he woke up... she was gone. But when he checked the CCTV, he saw: In her final moments, she saw her son wasn't properly covered... So she used the last of her strength to pull the blanket over him. Then she closed her eyes-forever. She tucked him in the day he was born. She tucked him in the day she died. That was her final act of love.
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Questions: a. My Grandmother (mum’s mom) just passed away yesterday. From a Feng Shui angle, how will this affect - our wedding on (this date that is more than 100 days.) Can the family members still attend our wedding? b. Our proposed house warming on (within 100 days). Can we still go ahead with that? My condolences. c. Moving in is not an issue since it falls within the 100-day period. d. Regarding family members’ attendance: traditionally, this is not allowed, as it is beyond the 100-day reprieve. e. However, in modern times, it’s best to check with both partners’ parents. Some parents are quite flexible, while others follow strict Chin…
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Chinese Legend of the Eighteen levels of Hell with King Yama as their Supreme Governor 1. This legend is based on Diyu 地獄 a Buddhist concept of the ream of hell known as Naraka. 1.1. Naraka is an underground maze with many levels of chambers where the souls of the dead are taken to atone for their sins committed when they were alive. 1.2. One Legend says that there are two main chambers: The East and The West Chambers of Hell. 2. Here, sinners are perpetually subjected to gruesome tortuers until infinity. 3. The East Chamber of Hell 3.1 Tongue Extraction Chamber: Still want to Gossip? Stop it! 3.2 Scissors Chamber: Finger torture, snip, …
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Inviting Kuan Yin (Guan Yin) to New House + what is binding elements to select the best colour of Guan Yin
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Dear Master, Thanks for your prompt reply... really appreciated it Regards, Mystic Dragon
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Dear Anon, 1.1 Fu, Lu, and Shou are gods in Chinese culture, known as the Three Stars. 1.2 Each one stands for something important: Fu means Prosperity Lu means Status Shou means Longevity 1.3 The idea of Fu Lu Shou started in the Ming Dynasty and represents Prosperity, Status, and Longevity. 1.4 In the Hokkien dialect, they are called Hock, Lock, and Siew. 1.5 In Cantonese, the names are Luk, Fuk, and Sau. 2. Traditional Chinese books are read from right to left. So, the statues should be arranged from right to left when you face them. 3. This means Fu is on the far right, Lu is in the middle, and Shou is on the left. I hope …
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Additional photos of the Phoo Thor Jee Temple in2011.... Gone are the multiples of Lion statues at the front gate and more within the compound of the temple. Can you see the difference in the 2010 (frontage) photo and that of the 2011?
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Phonetic Sound Like: Mandarin Oranges sound like "GOLD" in Hokkien No. 6 sounds like LUCK, also
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This 3D Buddha painting was popular in the year 2002.
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This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_00A3_01C11FF2.26BF4320 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable This article shares light into the hanging of a handphone on one's =neck... and the `new' danger it may pose to a person:- --- Original Message -- Hello Everyone, There has been a growing trend of people starting to wear their hand =phones around their necks with some sort of a necklace device. This =trend started to come about recently when hand phones have started to get =lighter and lighter. However, doing so is actually very harmful according to doctors. As we =all know, hand phones discharg…
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In the past, many Chinese from Fujian province (Hokkiens) were persecuted by the North. And assisting the North in their persecution were the Cantonese. Many Hokkiens took refuge in the sugarcane fields. And every year during the birthday of the Jade emperor; lavish offerings were laid out with Two stocks of sugarcane plants similar to the photos in each side of the altar. At midnight of the 9th lunar day; the altar is well stock with many foods to make the Jade emperor happy. PS. Was at Marine Parade Central market. Unsold stocks of the sugarcanes
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Winding paths may seem illogical to some individuals due to the slightly longer route they create. However, the main intention behind these paths is to encourage a slower walking pace, as well as to align with the Chinese belief that spirits cannot navigate through winding routes.
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Attached please find a sample page (month) of a typical Calendar, found in most Chinese homes. This calendar, is useful because, it has the `western' calendar, holidays and more importantly, the Lunar calendar date. Very often, the elderly Chinese are more acustomed to their birthdates in Chinese. For example, if one's birthday is on the 15th day, of the 4th Lunar month. He/She checks on the Mandarin wordings. It is cross referenced to the English date i.e. 18 May 2000. It so happens that it takes the moon to revolve one full cycle, and if one peers into the sky, in the evening on every 15th day, you will see a full moon. It so happens that the 15th day of the 4th Lunar M…
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Another typical charm for "protection" of the home... Note: paper background is yellow
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In 2011, the Chinese New Year cake costs S$3.25. This year : 2013 it now costs $3.88.
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Dear Anon, In my opinion, I tend to agree with you on this. One reason is due to the problem caused by the `one child' policy adopted in China. One should understand that China had no choice but to curb a baby boom. Thus the `one child' policy was adopted. Traditionally, Chinese have always belief that a married couple must give birth to a `heir' or a male child. This is because, only a male child can continue with the family line. For example, when a couple gets married: The husband's surname is TAN The wife's surname is LIM When the wife marries the husband, if here name is LIM Mei Ling, she becomes TAN Mei Ling. Thus, only when one has a MALE child then can one conti…
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All common lift lobbies of condo and EC have smoke detectors. Don't anyhow burn offerings, there
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Remembered also same scenario happened at Sol Acres EC, during the Phase II key collection….LOL
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The picture shows a variety of incense burning containers found outside the main door of many Chinese homes. These incense burning containers are to contain paper offerings to the GODs especially during every 1st and 15th day of each lunar month (full moon days)...
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An Indian Hindu mover decorated his lorry with a garland of flowers and a Vishnu shield
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An Indian Hindu mover decorated his lorry with a garland of flowers at the front bonnet. As well as a Lord Vishnu’s shield. Lord Vishnu symbolises “the protector”.
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Yes, there are still some who believe that there are good mole(s). And also share the same concerns as yours.
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I believe some of us have read about the claims on the health giving =properties of drinking green tea. I find this article interesting. WORK HARD BUT DO TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH. According to increasing research worldwide, each cup of green tea is more than just a comforting brew. It could very well be your cup of good health. 1. FRESHEN UP For starters, tea enhances your environment. New research points to used tea bags to help fight sick-house syndrome. According to Tokyo Metropolitan Comprehensive Consumer Centre, formaldehyde, usually found in bonding agents, emits an unpleasant odour sometimes causing allergies and other health pro…
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Another popular Chinese delicacy is chicken's feet. This article shares light into this Chinese delicacy which the west considers `worthless' i.e. they are usually thrown away. Warmest Regards Cecil Lee
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Take a look at this unique architectural marvel. It was built during the Northern Wei Dynasty, some 1,400 years ago.
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Dear Anon, In my opinion, this is not true. On the contrary, many Chinese party officials remarry after the demise of their wife. For example: The late Chairman Mao remarried Mdm Jiang Jing (who later tried to take power) after he died. His earlier wife died and he then married Mdm Jiang The most recent President Jiang, also has a wife. Many other party officials have a family also. It is the belief that to be `respected' one must not be a `bachelor'. Therefore, in my opinion, it is not that girls are afraid to marry them but rather, usually their wife's play a low key position (or seemed to play a low key). Warmest Regards, Cecil
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Dear Anon, In the past, before the communist rule in China, arranged marriages are common. But for the Chinese, arranged marriages are usually between young children and not to elderly grand fathers. The exception is during the dynasty periods e.g. Ching, Ming dyansties where the emperor has many concubines. Today, there are fewer arranged marriages in China. And more parents have taken a modern approach in letting their children choose a partner. One interesting thing to note is that if one looks at the population profile of China especially those below 25 years old, one can see a noticable imbalance i.e. that there are more Males than Females in the population. This is…
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