daa2 ziu3打醮

Jyutpingdaa2 ziu3
Yaledá jiu
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Definition

To hold a Taoist ritual (Da Jiu or Taiping Qingchiao) to pacify a community and seek blessings.

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How it's used

Focuses specifically on the communal aspect of Taoist ritual performance rather than individual prayer. These events are often major social anchors for rural villages or specific districts, involving elaborate preparations like building temporary bamboo theatres. The term is deeply tied to the concept of community cleansing and renewing spiritual harmony within a geographic area.

Examples

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During the Cheung Chau Bun Festival, will they hold the Taoist rituals?
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This village holds the Taoist rituals once every ten years, it is very lively.

Common phrases

Jiu ritual
to hold a Jiu ceremony

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