［水燈頭］
放水燈頭為中元節普渡前的一項儀式，用來通知水中的孤魂野鬼前來接受普渡的款待，儀式過程因地區不同而有所差異。水燈頭是由紙紮而成的屋子，傳統相信物質經由焚燒可以轉化至另外一個世界，在焚燒水燈頭前要在房屋中心內放入紙錢、蠟燭和經文，焚燒時再放入海洋或河流之中，並在燃燒時漂流至沈沒，藉此贈送給無家可歸的水中孤魂做為歇息，也有幫亡魂照冥路意思。
［Releasing water lanterns ceremony］
Releasing water lanterns ceremony is part of the Chungyuan Pu Tu ceremonies( Hungry Ghost Festival ). It is used to give notice to the straight ghosts and lonely spirits whom wander in the water to come and receive the offerings of the Chungyuan Pu Tu ceremonies. The process of the releasing water lanterns ceremony varies depending on the area. Water lantern is made with paper to resemble a little house. Traditionally believe that materials would be transformed to a different world through burning. Before burning the water lantern, spirit money would be placed inside of the lantern, in the center of the house, along with candles and scriptures. Once the water lantern is lit, it will then being released in the water. It will gradually float down steam or into the ocean while it’s burning, then slowly sank into the water. It signifies the gifting of the houses to those lonely spirits and straight ghosts whom wander in the water to have a place to rest, and also means to shine a light on their way to the underworld.
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