In the traditional folk culture of our country, the tung oil used for oiling paper umbrellas is a matter of exorcism:
According to Taoist records, wild ghosts, wandering souls, etc. are very afraid of tung oil. They smell the taste of tung oil and they are far away.
The wood used in many temple buildings such as the ancient Chinese Forbidden City will be coated with tung oil on the surface. First, because the tung oil is a natural waterproof and anti-corrosion material, and more importantly, the tung oil has an evil deterrent effect, so these large-scale temple buildings are hundreds or even Thousand years are still safe.
Ancient scholars went to Beijing to take the exam or took office. There was a paper umbrella in the bag mail. This oil paper umbrella was called the “bamboo umbrellaâ€, and the folk was also called the “blessing umbrella†in order to make the journey safe and smooth.
The Hakka people moved from the Central Plains to the south, and they will bring umbrellas along the way. There will also be umbrellas in the house to drive evil spirits and pray for God. This custom has continued to this day.
Many nationalities in our country have such a custom. Newcomers must cover their heads with red umbrellas, which means to exorcise evil spirits, and to give birth to your son.
Oil Paper Umbrella China's Taoist culture has a unique cultural meaning:
In the culture of Taoism (Fuxing School), the paper umbrella is a kind of French-style utensils. It has the unique function of exorcising evil town houses and praying for immortality.
In the Taoist culture, wood and paper can be connected to the yin and yang. It is easier to attach gods because wood is angry and paper is made of wood pulp. Therefore, the gods and ceremonial supplies for worship are generally not wood or paper.
The umbrella of the paper umbrella is positive, and wood and paper are more likely to adhere to the spirits. Put the paper umbrella (with the umbrella head up) inside the house or hang it on the roof. It means that the God of Jilin descends from the sky. You can stay in the umbrella and let the evil go away. The person under the umbrella will be safe and auspicious: that is, the gods. Guardian, Heavenly Bless, all evils away, Flow down. This culture has been accepted by many friends today, often using paper umbrellas to decorate the room or lobby.
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