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Thread: How do you approach death in China?
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[quote=JOSHIRV57,363331]Well, what do you know.No one knows what to say at a funeral,or to some-one whom has a relative die in China ! When you hear fire-crackers going off,its more than likely a BUDDA death.Its not a celebration,for dying,its to send the soul on its way to a better life.There are more things involved ,including food,and fake money,and so on.(I'd explain in detail,but a few people here would not understand) Of course,the Chinese,have funerals,and not everyone can attend,as they do not all,have time off from work.These rituals are done every year,as now,this April 5th,and the whole week-end. There is always something you can say or do,or even give the "RED ENVELOPE",(and dont no-body tell me I am wrong!!) I have been to several deaths,which is expressed the same ways as in the states.(You just dont give them money,fore you will make them feel worse.)You can say the same things,as you would to any who grieve.The Non-Buddas,are the same,with death. The Chinese people are very close,and many times you will not know who is really a relative or whom is only a friend,as the friends are also family members. Its surprising,how many people have no idea,about death,and its protocol.[/quote]
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