Worship custom in Guangdong

Worship for the elderly is a traditional folk custom and folk religious and cultural activity in Chaoshan area of Guangdong Province. This is an activity of offering sacrifices to the gods. It has a long history, many sacrificial objects and wide influence. "Grandfather" was originally a title of respect for the boss or master in the old society. It was used to address God, showing the reverence of ordinary people for the gods.

On the first and fifteenth day of the first lunar month, women can be seen running between temples with baskets, praying for the safety of the country and people. Lan Dingyuan also said in the "Chaozhou Customs Examination": "The temple worships God for more than a year and a half, and the pear garden is full of dances. Chaoshan people celebrate the New Year, in addition to their own New Year, but also to "host" New Year greetings, delicious.

After Guan Gong, Cantonese people will choose to worship the Northern Emperor. Since ancient times, most Cantonese people were born by the sea because of geographical factors, so the gods related to water are also one of the family gods that Cantonese people must worship. Solemnly declare: the answer is for reference only, please don't be blind _ superstitious.