What does Pima Dai Xiao mean?

Hunan Xiao Hua culture answers for you:

"Horse riding" and "Dai Xiao" are important links in the traditional funeral customs in China. Their specific forms and meanings vary from region to region and ethnic group, but on the whole, they all carry nostalgia, respect and grief for the deceased.

"Pima" usually means that during the funeral, male family members wear linen clothes, hats and Ma Xie, while female family members wear linen skirts and hats. These linen clothes and skirts are generally made of linen, with rough texture and pure white color. The purpose of wearing hemp is to express condolences and respect for the deceased, and it also represents the grief and helplessness of family members. Wearing hemp is also a way to express the memory and respect for the deceased during the wake and funeral for the deceased.

"Dai Xiao" refers to a kind of "mourning towel" or "mourning belt" made of special white cloth or black cloth when family members wake for the dead. This kind of scarf or ribbon is usually several feet long and worn on the head or waist to show the identity and status of family members. Dai Xiao's custom originated in ancient times, and it is said that it is to commemorate Confucius, because after his death, his disciples "wore scarves and tied ribbons around their waists" to express their condolences. Dai Xiao not only expressed his memory and respect for the deceased, but also represented the grief and sadness of his family. In some places, the length and methods of Dai Xiao are also particular. For example, the mourning period is usually three years, during which family members cannot wear red and green.

Generally speaking, "Horse riding" and "Dai Xiao" are important links in the traditional funeral customs in China, and their specific forms and meanings vary from region to region and from nation to nation. These customs not only express nostalgia, respect and grief for the deceased, but also bear the grief and helplessness of family members. In modern society, although funeral customs are constantly evolving and changing, traditional customs such as "riding a horse" and "Dai Xiao" are still inherited and passed down by many families. These customs can not only make family members mourn and express their respect for the deceased, but also become a bond to maintain family unity and affection.