Folk Customs
Fujian Province, Southeast China
Ming Dynasty (1368–1644 CE)
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Ong Chun / Wangchuan Ceremony
"A Minnan ritual of sending a decorated boat to sea or fire to dispel plague and misfortune — shared heritage across the Chinese diaspora."
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Ong Chun / Wangchuan Ceremony: A Living Heritage
The Ong Chun (Wangchuan) ceremony is a centuries-old ritual practiced by Minnan communities in Fujian and the Chinese diaspora in Southeast Asia. A beautifully crafted wooden boat, laden with offerings, is paraded through the streets and then set adrift or burned. The ceremony sends away plague gods and bad fortune, invoking protection from the King Lords (Ong Yah). It reinforces community bonds through collective participation in ritual preparation and feasting.
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