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Show CHINESE GEREMONIAL PAPE 3 «Nowadays, when a burial takes place one must brin mock-money, coloured paper,silks and other needles articles. When they have been burnt, nothingremains bu the ashes, useless alike for the living and the dead. Thes those of ancient times whe practicc ar fr i fer ed real silver and garments,eac ing of flower on a grave as is done throughou the Westem World? A garrulous American once asked ascholarl hincsewhyhis countrymen placedan ornamented roas pigorfowl upon the tomb ofa deceased relative,«Doyo expect the corpse to rise up and eat the roasted meat?, n. The Chinese replied mtl\cqn\u,i]c nt, «My Gelestial ancestor will BT pig abou at your honourable ancestor will aris from his graveand enjoy the fragranc of your bougquet. Digitlimage© 2004 Marriott Library,University of Uteh. Al rights reserved |