myfs_138233 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Dear master Cecil,I am getting my house key for my resale flat next Wed 25/2/09. I will do performingthe ritual (doing it on my own based on your detailed instructions) as stated in your doc on "Initital Opening of Door".. H/w, are we supposed to leave the things in the house for 3 days without removing them? Can we still visit the house in between, sayfrom Thu to Frior we should not to return to the house until after 3rd day? As I will be going on short trip on Sat (28/2/09), I may be able to go back to the house to collect the stuff only onthe following Mon or Tue evening (which is abt 5-6 days later). Will this be too late and considered inauspicious? Pls let me know? Thanks so much!Best wishes,Cally Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted February 22, 2009 Staff Share Posted February 22, 2009 1. Please note that the main idea of the procedure(s) is to place "wealth" into the home.2. Thus, only during the stage where one is sprinkling rice and green beans, best not to have "outsiders" walking in the home where one does this procedure. As symbolically, if one accidentially sprinkle the rice /beans into an "outsider's" shoe, then they may "bring back the wealth with them".3. Other than the above, avoid giving away the fruits etc... it has to be either: Eaten or Thrown away - never given away.4. Once Para 2 has been done and the rest of the first-time-open door procedure has been perfomed, you can let in any other persons or go in anytime afterwards. The third day is just - to the effect that one should not re-move the items within the three days, that's all. You can go in anytime you wish or bring anyone into the home anytime after you had completed the procedure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted February 22, 2009 Staff Share Posted February 22, 2009 As a final option, individuals who are extremely pressed for time and need to begin renovations right away can opt to perform the initial open door procedure and remove all items after waiting for one hour. This is typically the case when the client has to vacate their current residence, has just received the keys, and must start renovations immediately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EDWINA Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 these items like fruits, huat kuek, green beans, what do we do with them? eat or扔掉？ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted January 6, 2017 Staff Share Posted January 6, 2017 1. Our customs and practices are rooted in various Chinese traditions, specifically: - Cantonese and Hakka customs involve five types of fruits symbolizing the "5 Gods/spirits" - Hokkien and Teochew traditions include Fa Gao, pineapple, and tea leaves (Hokkien) 2. There are no fixed procedures to follow in this regard. 3. The crucial aspect here is to rely on pure common sense. 4. If the items have been left for the recommended three days, 5. On the fourth day, common sense dictates that Fa Gao or Huat Guay left in the open... Can they be consumed or not? 5.1 It might be worth checking the condition of fruits like oranges, as they can likely still be salvaged. 6. Any remaining items should either be consumed or disposed of, but never left under a tree or given away to outsiders. 7. A client recently shared an attachment with me. If the green beans have sprouted, they can be discarded. 7.1 However, if the green beans have not fully sprouted, adding water may help them sprout. But since this is a vegetable, it should not be kept for more than two weeks, as it may start to decay or rot, emitting a foul smell. In such cases, it should be thrown away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted January 16, 2017 Staff Share Posted January 16, 2017 Non-mandatory Chinese traditions: This is unrelated to Feng Shui. Feng Shui encompasses both art and science. Customs in Chinese culture that are not tied to religion and are optional for individuals to observe. The central focus is on the arrangement of wealth...or the concept of arranging the Five treasures.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted April 26, 2018 Staff Share Posted April 26, 2018 Question: Can I use this type of Fa Gao? Yes, you are able to use this variety. However, refrain from using the white ones unless the top has a red dye dot in it. If it does, then it is acceptable to use. Kindly note that the item was bought from a Swee Heng [Confectionery] branch in the past. In the year 2024, they were recently available for purchase at Swee Heng Bendemeer, situated next to the Bendemeer MRT station. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted June 9, 2019 Staff Share Posted June 9, 2019 A new batch of lush green beans has emerged at The Clementi Canopy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted July 14 Staff Share Posted July 14 Related: Non-Religious Chinese Customs For New Re-Sale Home Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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