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Chinese Funeral Traditions Observed in Shanghai
A peek into the Chinese funeral customs of fire, joss paper and xi bo (as seen in Shanghai)
Our founder, Suzette, recently visited China and was able to bear witness to a Chinese funeral in Shanghai. China is known for their visually expressive rituals (especially with their Chinese New Year festivities) and their funerals are no different. Below … Continue reading
Rural China’s Erotic Funeral Dancers
How globalism and economics influenced Chinese funeral traditions
Hiring professional mourners is a common practice in many parts of the world, especially in rural China. Yet one mourning practice has inspired a country-wide crackdown. In recent years, some families in China have hired exotic dancers to perform at … Continue reading
The Revival of Chinese Funeral Customs
Professional mourners revive Chinese funeral customs with lively, ritual-based performances
The ancient funeral rituals of China have been experiencing a popularity renaissance. In what is described by NPR as a “final, dramatic and tearful farewell,” the revived funeral rituals combine music, food and drink with an emotional performance by a … Continue reading
