Confucianism and Daoism Above All? I Recite Tang Poems in Another World!.

Summary

The passage describes a traditional Chinese ghost marriage ceremony, where deceased individuals are symbolically married. The ritual involves complex customs, including crossing a fire basin, bowing to heaven and earth, and honoring celestial kings. In this specific case, a bride is buried alive with a deceased groom in a golden coffin, accompanied by mourning relatives and Daoist priests. The ceremony highlights cultural practices rooted in superstition, where families believe marrying deceased individuals prevents spiritual disturbances. The narrative explores the tension between traditional beliefs and modern perspectives on human rights.

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