Ancient rite for the dead gets new lease of life

Doing it right: The traditional ‘deu lao’ ceremony culminated in Mook (centre) burning a flower tower and other paper paraphernalia while Taoist priests Tham Wai Yin (right) and Wai Leong continue the recital.

KAMPAR: An almost extinct and elaborate ceremony for the departed, which is held before a wedding, is being revived after almost 48 years.

Known as deu lao in the Sihui dialect of the Cantonese community, the ceremony is unique to the Sihui clan.