Which official made a wish (praying for peace and success)

In the traditional culture of China, making an official wish is a very important ceremony. It is not only a way for officials to express their respect and gratitude to their ancestors and gods, but also a way to pray for peace and prosperity. In this article, we will introduce in detail what is the official wish and how to realize it.

What is the official wish?

The official wish is an important ceremony in China traditional culture, which originated from the ancient sacrificial ceremony. In ancient times, people thought that every move of officials would affect the fortune of the whole country. Therefore, whenever officials are promoted or transferred, they will hold an official wishing ceremony to pray for their official good luck and the prosperity of the country.

The official vows are in various forms, some are sacrificial ceremonies in temples, and some are blessing ceremonies at home. However, no matter what form it takes, the official oath has the same purpose, that is, to pray for peace and prosperity.

How to make a wish

The premise of making a formal wish is that there must be a suitable time and place. Generally speaking, officials usually make wishes on the first day of the first lunar month or August 15th, both of which are important festivals in China's traditional culture. As for the location, you can choose to do it in the temple, at home or in the official's office.

Before making a formal wish, you need to prepare some necessary items, such as incense sticks, flowers, fruits, tea and so on. These objects can be used to worship ancestors and gods and express their respect and gratitude.

When making a formal wish, you should light a candle first, and then pray to the gods for peace and prosperity. In the process of prayer, you can express your wishes and thanks, but it should be noted that the content of prayer should conform to moral norms and cannot involve illegal or disciplinary content.

After the formal wishing ceremony, incense sticks, flowers, fruits and other items need to be placed in temples or shrines at home to show respect and gratitude.