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Khenh Ichikawa DoMar 17, 20224 min readIn memory of my eldest brother ChinIt was always a taboo to talk about the passing of my parents first born, my big brother, so I know very little about his passing......
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Khenh Ichikawa DoDec 22, 202128 min readPreparing my mothers funeral during Covid-19 in 2021When my mum unexpectedly passed away from covid-19, we had to make all the arrangements for the traditional Chinese funeral with...
Khenh Ichikawa DoDec 15, 20216 min readAfterlife: Taoist Ten Courts of Hell & The Six RealmsWhen someone dies, they are brought to Hell (DIYU/地獄) by cow head and horse face (Niútóu mǎ liǎn/牛頭馬臉). Here they will cross the bridge...
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Khenh Ichikawa DoMar 19, 202117 min readEverything you need to know about preparing for a Chinese funeral in the UKTraditional Chinese funerals can be overwhelming with customs and traditions especially if you know nothing about them. Here is a guide...