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"Sending meat rice dumplings" is a traditional folk ritual in the Changhua coastal area. It aims to send away the evil spirits of the deceased and usually reminds people to avoid it.
There will be a meat rice dumpling delivery at 9:30 tonight in Changhua Shengang.
Avoid strangers! There will be a "Meat Rice Dumplings" ceremony in Shengang Township, Changhua County today (8th) at 9:30 pm. The office of the village head of Zengjia Village also issued an announcement to remind residents along the route to pay attention. The team of sending away evil spirits starts from Lane 721, Zhongshan Road, Zengjia Village, Shengang Township, goes straight, then turns left on Meigang Highway, and sends all the way to the seaside to send evil spirits out to sea.
Changhua County Councilor Lai Qingmei went to the funeral home yesterday, accompanied by a social worker from the Social Affairs Department of the Changhua County Government and the county secretary, to send condolence money to the family, express her care and condolences, and hope that the elder would have a good journey.
According to the announcement from the village chief's office, the funeral ceremony is expected to be held at 9:30 tonight. The team will set off from Lane 721, Zhongshan Road, Zengjia Village, Shengang Township, go straight and then turn left on Meigang Highway, all the way to the seaside. Folks along the route are reminded to try to avoid the section of the road where the evil spirit is sent; if you need to go out, please make arrangements in advance or change the route, and do not watch or follow the procession to maintain your own safety and the smoothness of the ceremony. The office also appeals to everyone to respect the ceremony and the privacy of the family members. We apologize for the inconvenience caused and ask for your understanding and cooperation, and ask fellow villagers to inform each other.

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