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Journal : MANDARINABLE: Journal of Chinese Studies

Sweet Offerings in Chinese Cultural Rituals in Jakarta Wibowo, Bravely Satrio; Hartati, C. Dewi
Mandarinable: Journal of Chinese Studies Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): In Press October
Publisher : Published by Confucius Institute UNS

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/mandarinable.v4i2.2295

Abstract

This article discusses sweets in Chinese traditional cultural rituals (consider to use traditional Chinese ritual). Ritual is very important because through a study of the rituals of a group, we can understand a religion. Religious action is primarily demonstrated in rituals. (add a line about why ritual is important for the Chinese life, and why did you discusses theĀ  offerings, instead of the ritual performance. Make it 2 or 3 sentence). Food is one of the centers of a ritual because food offerings is one of the pillars of Chinese culture. The research was conducted within a family in Jakarta and at the Toa Se Bio Temple in Jakarta. The research methodology used in this study is qualitative methods, with data collection through observation, interviews, documentation, and data analysis carried out in 2023. This article specifically discusses the meaning and function of sweets in three Chinese cultural rituals: the pre-wedding tradition (sangjit), the Chinese New Year ritual, and the the deity's birthday ceremony (sejit). The research results show that sweets in Chinese cultural rituals function as a means of communication to the gods and humans. Sweets also symbolize the hope that life will always be as sweet as the sweet offerings.