Lotus flowers
Lotus flowers have a pure and gentle fragrance, symbolizing strong willpower and the ability to overcome difficulties, thorns, and challenges. In addition, lotus flowers also have the meaning of bringing prosperity and luck to the family.
Yellow chrysanthemums
Yellow chrysanthemums are considered the symbol of survival, bringing luck and prosperity to the house. In addition, yellow chrysanthemums also represent the filial piety and respect of children and grandchildren to the gods, ancestors, and deceased ancestors who continue to help and assist the family in overcoming difficulties throughout the past year.
Money plants
Money plants are favored by many Vietnamese people because they bring wealth, prosperity, and luck to the homeowners. Moreover, money plants also symbolize health, longevity, and peace for the members of the family.
Orchids
Orchids symbolize abundance and completeness. Families often choose orchids to place on the altar with the desire to have a life full and prosperous. The most popular type of orchid to be placed on the altar is the white orchid.
Oriental lilies
Oriental lilies symbolize wealth and luck. Offering these flowers will bring the family good fortune, smoothness, and happiness throughout the year. If you choose branches with more petals, more flowers, it will bring more luck, wealth, and fulfillment to the family. Some places also believe that this flower represents filial piety, joy, and drives away evil spirits from invading the family.
What does the altar set for the offering of Ong Cong Ong Tao include?
– 1 plate of rice, 1 plate of salt.
– 5 grams of boiled shoulder meat.
– 1 bowl of pork rib soup.
– 1 plate of mixed stir-fried dishes, 1 plate of sausage.
– 1 plate of red sticky rice, 1 plate of dried fruit sweet soup.
– 1 plate of fruits.
– 1 pot of lotus tea, 3 cups of wine.
– Betel leaves and areca nuts.
– Flowers.
– Paper money, gold paper.
