At present, many places in the countryside have been returned to the fields; In some places, cremation is practiced, and the ashes are stored in funeral homes; Some are buried in cemeteries. As a result, there has also been a new reform in the ritual of sacrificial sweeping, which is no longer as complicated as the traditional form.
2. The ceremony of sacrificing the martyrs' cemetery.
Worship and sweep the martyrs' cemeteries is generally carried out on the Qingming Festival or the anniversary of the birth or sacrifice of the martyrs, and can also be carried out on important anniversaries. Young Pioneers or Communist Youth League organizations can also use the Day of Worship and Sweeping to celebrate team days or group day activities, or to hold new team members and new members of the People's Team or People's League ceremonies.
Worship and sweep the martyrs' cemeteries should be carried out in an organized manner, and generally a ceremony should be held. The main contents of the ceremony are as follows
1) The host announces the start of the tomb sweeping ceremony;
2) a three-minute silence in memory of the martyrs;
3) a brief description of the heroic deeds of the martyrs in the swept tombs;
4) Elect a representative to address the martyrs;
5) Organize tomb dust cleaning;
6) Offering flowers to the martyr's garden and bowing three times;
7) Go around the martyr's tomb for a week, and the sweeping ceremony will end.
In view of the seriousness of the martyrs' tombs, in addition to laying wreaths and flower baskets, it is not appropriate to engage in activities such as lighting incense and candles and setting up offerings, and other provisions should also be implemented in accordance with the regulations for the management of the martyrs' tombs. Where there is capacity, mourners may be organized to carry out public welfare work such as planting trees and cleaning near the martyrs' tombs.
3.Etiquette for participating in the festival sweeping event.
The sacrificial sweeping activity is an important traditional ritual of the people, and when you are invited or automatically participate in this activity, you must pay attention to the relevant customs and etiquette, and do not bring unhappiness due to rudeness.
In general, the following should be noted
1) Dress modestly.
To participate in the sacrificial sweeping activities, the costumes should be solemn, the color should be deep, and it is not necessary to wear red and green, fancy and fancy, which is not in harmony with the solemn and serious atmosphere of the sacrificial sweep.
2) Serious attitude.
The festival usually has a solemn and solemn atmosphere. People have serious expressions and heavy tones. Therefore, it is important not to laugh, eat, or engage in any other speech or action that interferes with the solemn atmosphere.
3) Be disciplined.
There are generally written and unwritten rules for sacrificial sweeping activities, and there are people who have unified command and order. Those who participate in the festival should follow the customs of the locals, do not arrive late and leave early, but should follow the arrangement.