{"id":2948,"date":"2021-03-18T07:03:49","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T07:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/concierge.xiao-en.com.my\/?page_id=2948"},"modified":"2021-04-01T06:42:41","modified_gmt":"2021-04-01T06:42:41","slug":"ancestral-prayer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/concierge.xiao-en.com.my\/zh\/ancestral-prayer\/","title":{"rendered":"ANCESTRAL PRAYER"},"content":{"rendered":"
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1. Prayer to ancestors is done after prayers to Buddhas or deities, customarily starting from mid day \/ noon.<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\t
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Tip: ancestral prayer during Qing Ming is done voluntarily out of gratitude, and it is a family legacy. Hence remembrance and tribute to your family ancestors can be done regardless of your belief.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2. Food offering is best when ancestors are invited home to enjoy home cooked feast, with their favorite dishes laid out on the table alongside tea\/wine cups, rice in bowls, fruits, kuih-muih and cutleries<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\t
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Tip: cherish the moment as you have a reunion lunch with your loved ones, after your ancestors are done with their feast.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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3. To start the prayer, you may pray to the sky facing the ancestral tablet at home. Sample prayer speech:<\/h3><\/div><\/div>

Dear ancestors of XX family, today is Qing Ming. Unfortunately we are unable to pray homage and do tomb sweeping at your grave due to movement control to combat Covid-19 virus. We sincerely invite you to return home today and enjoy the dishes we have prepared.<\/p><\/blockquote>

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4. As the ceremony goes, you may:<\/h3><\/div><\/div>