What does it mean for cranes to worship in the mourning hall?

Worship cranes in mourning halls is a ritual in China traditional culture. Crane symbolizes longevity, auspiciousness and beauty in China culture, and worship is to express people's gratitude and respect for their ancestors. Therefore, when the crane enters the mourning hall, it represents that the soul of the ancestors has been sincerely worshipped and admired by future generations. This ceremony has always been regarded as an important part of traditional culture and social morality in the history of China.

Usually, in this kind of ceremony, the preparation work is very complicated. First, you need to prepare a real crane, then tie a red ribbon on it, and tie a bamboo tube on its paw, and put rice and water in it. Then take a bus to the front of the mourning hall. After the ceremony, an elder led the audience to offer flowers, candlesticks and other offerings in turn, and sang scriptures to express their respect and gratitude to their ancestors. Finally, the crane will be brought into the Hall of Harmony, where it will be enshrined on the altar to show respect and prayer for its ancestors.

With the changes of the times, this traditional culture has gradually faded. But now, in some China cultural communities and legal religions, the traditional ceremony of crane entering the mourning hall has been better developed and protected. For example, in Xicheng District of Beijing and other places, the worship activities of cranes entering the mourning hall are held every year. In addition, it is also an important direction for us to further develop traditional culture and tap the spiritual treasure of the Chinese nation today.