Here, customs dictate that a wooden bow should be hung for the birth of a boy, while a handkerchief should be hung for a girl. Now that the Di Family is celebrating three joyous occasions simultaneously, of course, both items need to be hung.
The reason for this practice is that doing so can serve as a warning.
Within the first three days after childbirth, apart from the parturient's family members, no outsiders are allowed to enter the delivery room without permission, and hanging a big red lantern along with the wooden bow and handkerchief would let others avoid suspicion and prevent any disturbance to the newborns.
Crackle! Pop!
Firecrackers burst in front of the main entrance of the official residence, immediately attracting the attention of nearby households.
The crowd pointed at the well-hung wooden bows and handkerchiefs on the door, guessing whether Mrs. Sub-captain was celebrating the joy of having a child or a male child.
