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In the countryside, raising the beam for a new house is a very important event, after all, the main beam is the foundation of the entire house. If the main beam isn't set properly, then the house cannot be said to be good enough. Moreover, there are many particularities to observe during the raising of the beam.
First is the selection of an auspicious day. The family gathered together and discussed for a long while before finally setting the date for the morning of September 26. Also, Chief Sun had specifically asked someone to find a straight and sturdy long wood, and when the wood was pulled back home, a red string was tied onto it to signify good fortune.
Besides these, on the day of raising the beam, couplets must be posted, firecrackers set off, and in some places, after the main beam is set in place, a bowl of wine is placed on top of it. As for the reasoning behind this, she didn't know and had only heard about it when chatting with the house builders.
