Temple festivals and rites
Ceremonies
Explore deity birthdays, ancestral rites, household observances, processions, and regional festival practice with dates, offerings, etiquette, and visitor guidance.
Cultural learning hub
Learn Chinese ceremonies, calendars, metaphysics, prayer, and household practice
Beginner-friendly guides for using Bai Bai with respect: ceremonies remain available as a dedicated guide library, while Learn adds context for BaZi, Feng Shui, zodiac, lunar dates, auspicious planning, offerings, and temple etiquette.
Learn with caveats
Start with meaning, then use the tools for planning
Bai Bai keeps cultural explanation close to practical links. These guides explain common Chinese and diaspora patterns, but family lineage, temple rules, regional calendars, dialect groups, and professional advice can change what is appropriate.
Four Pillars
BaZi basics
Learn how birth year, month, day, and hour become a Four Pillars chart, with Five Elements context and clear limits.
Home and place
Feng Shui basics
Understand qi, orientation, moving, renovation starts, and household adaptations before using date-selection tools.
Animals and branches
Chinese Zodiac
Use the 12-animal cycle responsibly, including Lunar New Year boundaries, compatibility shorthand, and clash notes.
Dates and festivals
Lunar Calendar
Learn why festival dates move, how leap months work, and when to confirm temple calendars or family observances.
Almanac planning
Auspicious Dates
Understand how date selection varies by purpose, zodiac clash, family needs, and real-world constraints.
Altars and intention
Prayer & Offerings
Prepare offerings with respect for deity, ancestor, festival, temple, household, fire-safety, and dietary variation.
Participation and etiquette
Temple and household practice
Move between temple visits and family altar practice with practical etiquette, privacy boundaries, and safety-minded substitutions.
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