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Does the representative of Huo Xiang go to the south?

Huo Xiang's representative went to the south.

In the traditional folk culture of China, entering the fire village refers to one of the ceremonies for the completion of a new house, which is usually held at a wedding or the opening of a new store. It means that the new owner of a family or shop has really entered a new stage of life, which is a symbolic ceremony. In the ceremony of entering fire nation, people will put a sacrificial table at the door, with incense burners, candlesticks, wine glasses, teacups and other items on it to show respect for ancestors, worship of gods and auspicious welcome. At the same time, people will stick red couplets or horizontal comments at the door to show happiness and blessings.

The specific process of entering the fire site varies from region to region and occasion, but generally includes the following steps:

1. Decorate the altar: put incense burners, candlesticks, wine glasses, teacups and other items on the altar to show respect for ancestors, worship of gods and auspicious welcome.

2. Light candles and incense: light candles and incense in front of the altar, and let the smoke fill the whole gate to show good luck and pray.

3. Toast and tea: Toast and tea to ancestors or gods before offering a table to express gratitude for their protection and blessing.

4. Pray and pray: pray and pray at the table, hoping that the new owner of the family or shop will be safe, happy and smooth.

5. Sticking couplets or horizontal batches: Stick red couplets or horizontal batches at the door to express happiness and blessings.

6. Set off firecrackers: Set off firecrackers at the end of the ceremony to celebrate and welcome the arrival of the new owner.

In a word, entering the land of fire is an important ceremony in China's traditional folk culture, which represents the beginning of a new life stage and festive atmosphere.