A man in China bought a coffin for his 70 -year -old mother, Alive and hired 16 men to take her home. It is called a sign of love and respect.
A man from the province of Hunan believes that this gesture will bring his mother good luck and a long life. A viral video showed that a cheerful older woman sits inside a coffin holding a fan. The men carried it in the parade.
The brass band played and the crowd followed them. After reaching home, a traditional ceremony with a caddid and an offer took place. The village said he had seen such events three times before.
“The main idea is to express their sophistication. It is a rural tradition. Older people are usually very happy about it, but these days it is not very common,” said Radio TV Station Guizhou.
“It is simply a joy. Buying a coffin for an older mother is a symbolic gesture that wish her a long and blessed life,” the man added.
According to the village, the ceremony costs around $ 2,800 ( £2.4 Lakh). It includes the costs of banquets, corners and coffin bearers.
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In Chinese culture, coffins are considered happiness, because the word for the coffin sounds like “official wealth”, according to the South China morning post. It is assumed that older people will experience lying in a coffin, while still alive bring peace, long life and blessings.
In many villages, people over 70 prepare their own coffins and keep them at home. Sightseeing for life is called “celebrations” that show a peaceful approach to death.
Carrying a coffin is an important tradition. Although there is no fixed rule, according to SCMP it is often done by 8 or 16 people, called “eight immortals” or “eight large big Vajras”. The coffin must not touch the ground during the journey.
Chinese funerals include many superstitions. One covers mirrors to protect the spirit and avoid crying near the coffin. The coffin direction is selected carefully. The funeral procession is a large, often guided by music.
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