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What are the items included in the offering for Mr. Cong and Mr. Tao?
The offering for Mr. Cong and Mr. Tao consists of three hats: two for men (with wings) and one for women (without wings). Some people offer only one hat as a symbolic gesture.
Additionally, there are carp fish, gold coins, three sets of paper clothes, three pairs of shoes, a betel leaf dish, a chrysanthemum vase, a plate of white salt, a plate of white rice, three cups of white wine, a candle, and incense.
Depending on the region, there may be additional offerings for Mr. Cong and Mr. Tao.
What does the altar for Mr. Cong and Mr. Tao look like?
Illustration of the altar for Mr. Cong and Mr. Tao
In addition to the main offerings mentioned above, it is necessary to prepare an altar for Mr. Cong and Mr. Tao. A typical savory altar for Mr. Cong and Mr. Tao includes the following dishes:
- 5 taels of boiled pork shoulder (or chicken)
- 1 bowl of soup
- 1 plate of stir-fry
- 1 plate of sausages
- 1 plate of red sticky rice
- 1 bowl of white rice
- 1 unwrapped square glutinous rice cake
- 1 plate of fried spring rolls
Families may alter the dishes in the altar, for instance, substituting boiled pork with boiled chicken, or changing the soup dishes.
This article discusses the offerings for Mr. Cong and Mr. Tao on the 2022 festival. Hopefully, it has provided insight into the timing and essential offerings for the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month.
