Peculiar function: The use of "Crying Funeral Stick" is revealed, don't laugh at it.
Filial piety cloth is an ornament used in traditional Chinese funeral rituals, usually in the form of a long white stick. The origin of the mourning stick can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. Funeral sticks are mainly used to help mourners express their emotions and grief. In funeral ceremonies, it is often used as a symbol of mourning. It is also used to warn passers-by not to disturb the funeral procession and mourners. Although funeral customs have changed, funeral sticks are still widely used and have become an important part of funeral rituals.
Features and materials of mourning sticks.
According to the "Book of Rites - Rites and Fortunes", it is recorded:"Father, cane, cane, bamboo;Mother, sharpen the staff, sharpen the staff, and the paulownia also"。In other words, my father's stick was made of bamboo, and my mother's stick was made of paulownia wood. In real life, filial piety rods are still widely used in different regions. In real life, different regions have different customs, so the use of mourning sticks is not long.
First, the materials are different. In the south, mourning sticks are mainly made from bamboo, while wicker is used in the north. In addition, in most regions, the material of filial piety sticks does not differ between parents, and the same material is used.
In addition to the material and length, there are also some subtle traditional requirements for the appearance of filial piety sticks. Generally speaking, a layer of white paper or straw paper should be wrapped around the filial piety stick to show filial piety. The size and shape of this wrap can be adjusted according to different regions and customs. It can be removed when in use, and put it back when not in use. Some areas are cut at both ends of white paper or straw paper. It can be seen that filial piety cloth is an important part of traditional Chinese funeral etiquette, which not only expresses sorrow and sympathy, but also reflects the cultural characteristics of different regions and ethnic groups.
How to use filial piety scarves.
As for when to hold filial piety, different places have different regulations, after all, ten miles of different sounds, hundreds of miles of different customs, but generally speaking, most places into the coffin, into the temple, into the funeral, into the sacrificial hall, open the way, out of the funeral, etc., need to honor the hard-working descendants, must be filial piety cloth in the hand. In addition, outsiders generally cannot bring close relatives, and can only participate in the funeral with filial piety sticks. The practice of who holds the stick and when it is thrown varies from place to place, but most of them are inserted in the ground or in a new grave nearby.
The funeral stick is the essence of the funeral.
It embodies the etiquette in traditional Chinese culture.
Etiquette is very important in traditional Chinese culture, so it is believed that others should be respected and observed. The funeral stick is a commonly used funeral utensil in funeral ceremonies, used to express mourning and respect, and to reflect good etiquette.
It embodies the concept of filial piety in traditional Chinese culture.
As we all know, filial piety is a very important value, and it is believed that elders, especially parents, should be respected. As a funeral item, the filial piety rod is usually used at funerals to express mourning and respect. It not only expresses the mourning for the deceased, but also expresses respect and care for the elderly in the family, reflecting the spiritual connotation of filial piety.
It embodies China's long history and culture.
Although mourning sticks are no longer common in modern society, they have always played an important role in traditional culture. The funeral stick represents the funeral method and the values of traditional Chinese culture.
It embodies the idea of knowing how to be grateful.
As we all know, gratitude is an important value, and people believe that they should be grateful to their loved ones and the elderly around them, and try their best to reciprocate. Hyojoo is a way to express condolences to loved ones, as well as a way to express gratitude and return kindness.
As a product of traditional culture, the filial piety stick has a history of thousands of years and has witnessed the inheritance and development of Chinese culture. Although the shape and decoration of the mourning stick are constantly changing and developing, the author believes that it has always been an indispensable part of Chinese culture. The existence of mourning sticks also allows people to understand traditional Chinese culture. What materials are commonly used to make mourning sticks in your area?How does it work?