Death is the end of life, and for loved ones and friends, it is undoubtedly an eternal loss, bringing grief and grief. However, in ancient China, an unexpected cultural phenomenon emerged - "joy and mourning". This special funeral ceremony treats the funeral as a happy event and welcomes death with a positive and optimistic attitude. This article will reveal the origins, standards, and rituals of the "joy and mourning" culture, ** the unique view of death by ancient Chinese.
Death means the end of a person's life, and for the bereaved family, it brings endless sadness and mourning. However, in ancient China, people had a special cultural custom to celebrate funerals as happy events. What kind of ideas and values are behind this culture of "joy and mourning"?
According to traditional belief, a person can only be considered an object of "joy and mourning" if they meet certain criteria. These criteria include "Happiness", "Longevity" and "Longevity". Happiness refers to a person's ability to continue the good fortune or complete good fortune that they have in the present moment; Whole life expectancy refers to people who are too old to enjoy their old age or live to be over 70 years old; The end refers to a person who can do things with a beginning and an end and a perfect end. Only those who meet these criteria can enjoy the treatment of "joy and mourning".
There is a clear difference between a funeral ritual and a traditional funeral. Relatives will invite acrobatics, singing and dancing performances to create a festive atmosphere. At the funeral, relatives will list the events experienced by the deceased during his or her lifetime to show their recognition of the deceased. Both the form and content of this unique ritual embody the affirmation and celebration of the life of the deceased.
The culture of joy and mourning does not exist to despise death, but to face death with a positive and optimistic attitude. Ancient Chinese used "joy and mourning" to dissolve the fear and sorrow of death, and bid farewell to their deceased relatives in a way that celebrates life. The culture of joy and mourning also conveys a sense of cherishing life and respecting the dead.
With the changes of the times, the culture of joy and mourning has gradually declined. However, its impact and value are still far-reaching. In modern society, many people gradually attach importance to the preciousness of life and the remembrance of the deceased, and seek a more positive and personalized way to express their thoughts and remembrance of the deceased through innovative funeral forms.
The "happy funeral" culture is a unique funeral custom in ancient China, which advocates a positive and optimistic attitude towards death by treating the funeral as a happy event. This culture reflects the ancient Chinese's appreciation of life and their unique view of death. Although the culture of "joy and mourning" has gradually declined in modern society, its influence and value can still be inspired to make us cherish life more, pay tribute to the deceased, and face death with a positive attitude.