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  • [VOL IV] PROPTIATORY OFFERINGS FOR DEPARTED RELATIVES

    [VOL IV] PROPTIATORY OFFERINGS FOR DEPARTED RELATIVES

    PROPTIATORY OFFERINGS FOR DEPARTED RELATIVES Cover Image: Propitiatory Offerings for departed Relatives / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by E.Challis – ALAMY Image ID:2X55ND6 *Chinese people visit temples to express their respect for faith, ancestors, relatives, and cultural traditions. They seek blessings and wishes as well. They believe that deceased relatives can…

  • [VOL III] A CHINESE CEMETERY

    [VOL III] A CHINESE CEMETERY

    A CHINESE CEMETERY Cover Image: A Chinese Cemetery / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by S.Fisher – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N21 *Front Page of Volume Three. “Tomb-sweeping” is a traditional Chinese ritual used to commemorate deceased loved ones or ancestors. This ceremony involves visiting the gravesite, making offerings to ancestors, such as food,…

  • [VOL III] SACRIFICE OF THE CHING-TSWE-TSEE, OR HARVEST-MOON

    [VOL III] SACRIFICE OF THE CHING-TSWE-TSEE, OR HARVEST-MOON

    SACRIFICE OF THE CHING-TSWE-TSEE, OR HARVEST-MOON Cover Image: Sacrifice of the Ching-tswe-tsee, or Harvest-moon / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by Aug Fox – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N4R *Worshiping Shen Nong is one of the traditional religious rituals in China, typically conducted to commemorate Shen Nong, the ancient Chinese legend considered the progenitor…