According to the traditional southern Chinese cultural (included Hong Kong), the Hungry Ghost Festival (also known as Zhongyuan Festival) is on the 14th of the seventh lunar month and the entire seventh Lunar month called the Ghost Month. Continue reading Hungry Ghost Festival Ceremony and Offerings 中國盂蘭節中元節儀式和供品
Yue Lao (also known as ” the old man under the moon”) who believes to be the deity unites with a silken cord all predestined couples according to Chinese traditional and because of this, many Chinese will worship Yue Lao hoping to have a good marriage. Continue reading Looking for a good marriage? Ask Yue Lao for help 尋找美好的婚姻？可以試試向月老求助
Wong Tai Sin is a Taoist deity. Rumor said that he met a Taoist saint at the country side of Red Pine Mountain where he was being trained become another Taoist deity at the age of 15.
Continue reading The 100 Wong Tai Sin Fortune Sticks 黃大仙靈簽 (全部100簽文內容)
Che Kung is a Taoist deity renowned for his loyalty and bravery. During the Song dynasty, he protected the Chinese emperor from the Mongol army on the journey to Hong Kong. In honor of his service, he was deified after his passing. The Che Kung Festival is celebrated on the second day of the first lunar month.
Continue reading The 96 Che Kung Fortune Sticks 車公靈簽 (全部九十六簽文內容)
There are a total of 24 solar terms in each lunar year, according to Chinese tradition. These solar terms mark 24 distinct days throughout the year, each associated with a specific seasonal or weather phenomenon. They serve as guides for farmers to prepare and adjust their agricultural activities accordingly. Since the solar terms are closely linked to seasonal changes and are calculated based on the sun’s position along the ecliptic, many Taoist and traditional Chinese ceremonies are also scheduled to align with specific solar term dates.
Continue reading The 24 Solar Terms of Lunar Year in Chinese Traditional Culture 中國傳統文化中的二十四節氣與農曆節令
In Tung Shing, there is a Spring Ox Diagram featured in the beginning section. It is used to predict the weather for the upcoming lunar year and serves as guidance for farmers, based on Chinese traditional culture. By interpreting this information, farmers can gain an overall understanding of the seasonal outlook and prepare accordingly for agricultural activities.
This post explains how Tung Shing, a Chinese divination guide and almanac, is used to select an auspicious date for events in traditional Chinese culture.
Continue reading How to Use Tung Shing to Choose a Suitable Date for an Event 如何使用《通勝》挑選適合舉行活動的吉日
Continue reading Cleansing new house by worship the four corners of the new house 拜四角步驟方法
