The meaning of “Poyu” is to lead the deceased to get out of the hell. In this ritual, the high priest would utilize a “glittering jewels cane” to open up the gates of the hells, so that the deceased can arrive to the altar and take refuge in the Three Jewels. This ritual is often referred to as "breaking hell" in the folk. On the altar, nine sets of tiles and lights are arranged neatly in a circle, symbolizing the Nine Hell. The high priest would break up the tiles one by one with the “glittering jewels cane” in the ritual to save dead soul deliverance from hell.
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Ritual: Xuanmen Poyu Ke
Production Year: 2018
Movie time: 01:12:10
Performer: Fung Ying Seen Koon
Producer: Fung Ying Seen Koon