What is the custom of burning houses for the dead?

The custom of burning houses is not common in rural China, and it varies from region to region and culture to culture. There are some customs related to mourning in rural China, such as "Sanqi", "Wuqi" and "100 days".

The "Sanqi", "Wuqi" and "One Hundred Days" are important time points in the funeral rites in rural China. Generally, when a person passes away, family members, relatives and friends will hold corresponding ceremonies around the third, fifth and one hundredth days after the funeral. The purpose of these festivals is to honor the deceased and to mourn the death with family members***.

During these ceremonies, a shrine or an offering table is usually set up for the deceased, and incense is burned and offerings are made to show respect and remembrance of the deceased. Sometimes rituals are also held, including setting off fireworks and burning paper money.

These customs reflect the traditional beliefs and culture of rural China and express the feelings of respect and remembrance for the deceased. However, it is worth noting that these customs may vary among different regions, ethnic groups and families.

Respecting and understanding these customs is important to promote cross-cultural communication and understanding. If you have the opportunity to participate in them, I recommend experiencing and engaging in them with a respectful and open mind, learning the cultural meanings behind the customs, and interacting and communicating with others.