{"id":8926,"date":"2021-09-13T10:58:54","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T02:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/blog\/singapore\/?p=8926"},"modified":"2025-01-23T16:17:27","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T08:17:27","slug":"6-chinese-rituals-for-moving-in-new-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/6-chinese-rituals-for-moving-in-new-house\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Chinese customs and rituals to observe for moving into your new house"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Just received the keys to your new flat? People here tend to perform these Chinese rituals when moving into their new house, whether because of their kiasu spirit or to satisfy superstitious parents. You never know \u2014 these customs might swing an unexpected windfall your way!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Whether you’re the pantang<\/em> sort or not, here are some Chinese customs you can follow when you start moving house!<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. Roll a pineapple into your new house<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This is probably the most famous Chinese ritual for moving into a new house in Singapore.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The tradition stems from the Hokkien term for pineapple, which sounds similar to the Hokkien term for welcoming prosperity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

There is nothing too complicated to this \u2014 roll a pineapple around your house whilst saying auspicious phrases such as \u9f99\u9a6c\u7cbe\u795e, \u8d22\u6e90\u5e7f\u8fdb and \u62db\u8d22\u8fdb\u5b9d. This will supposedly bless your new home and ensure abundant and prosperous residency.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n