Chinese ancestor worship in Malaya



Digitised Book 216.73.216.191 (0)

1954

Chinese ancestor worship in Malaya

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This book looks at the funeral customs, practices and beliefs of the Chinese community (Hokkien, Cantonese, Hakka, Teochiu, Hainanese, Kwongsai, Hockchiu, Henghua and others) in Malaya. Areas covered include religious aspect (Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism), approach and preparation, selection and construction of grave, as well as funeral procession. It also covers ancestor worship practices and rites performed on special occasions, such as Ts'ing Ming Festival (清明节/Qing ming jie) and eve of Chinese New Year.

Subjects

Ancestor worship--Malaysia--Malaya Chinese--Malaysia--Malaya--Social life and customs Chinese--Malaysia--Malaya--Religion

Categories

Death customs Heritage and Culture

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Title
Chinese ancestor worship in Malaya
Creators
  • Comber, Leon
Subject
  • Ancestor worship--Malaysia--Malaya
  • Chinese--Malaysia--Malaya--Social life and customs
  • Chinese--Malaysia--Malaya--Religion
Publisher
  • National Library Board Singapore, 1954
  • Donald Moore, 1954
Contributors
  • Tan Yeok Seong
  • Tan Yeok Seong
Digital Description
application/pdf, ill.
Table of Contents
  • Ch. 1. The religious aspect -- ch. 2. Preparation for a journey -- ch. 3. The paraphernalia of departure -- ch. 4. The journey -- ch. 5. Geomancy or "feng shui" -- ch. 6. The funeral procession -- ch. 7. Mourning rites -- ch. 8. Conclusion -- Appendix A. Chinese index -- Appendix B. Bibliography.
Copyright
  • All rights reserved. Leon Comber, Donald Moore, 1954