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Man Buys Coffin for 70-Year-Old Living Mother, Hires People to Carry It Home While She's Inside

SHUANGXIKOU TOWN, TAOYUAN COUNTY, CHANGDE, HUNAN PROVINCE, CHINA, JUL 11 – A man in Hunan province hired 16 porters to carry his elderly mother in a coffin to symbolize respect and invoke good fortune, reflecting a rare cultural ritual.

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A man bought a coffin for his 70-year-old mother, believing it symbolises love and brings good luck. A viral video shows a joyful procession, with a brass band and traditional ceremonies.

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South China Morning Post broke the news in Hong Kong on Friday, July 11, 2025.
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