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Taiwanese YouTubers Experience Coffin Ritual in Malaysia for Good Fortune

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese YouTubers Rurumi and Potato Miss Yan Ling experienced a unique ritual in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, involving lying in a coffin.
  • The ritual, performed at the Zhongtan Temple with the "Money God" deity, is a local practice for removing negative energy.
  • The YouTubers also shared their experiences tasting Malaysian durian and receiving personal advice from the deity.

Taiwanese YouTubers Rurumi and Potato Miss Yan Ling recently visited Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for the new season of their show "The Free Travelers." During their trip, they visited the Zhongtan Temple, where they witnessed a "Money God" deity, known locally as the "God of Wealth on Earth," descend to perform rituals.

Although I understand the concept of lying in a coffin for good fortune, I have to admit that in Chinese culture, coffins are somewhat taboo. So when I was about to lie down, I could clearly hear my own heartbeat, I was very nervous!

— RurumiRurumi describes her feelings before participating in the coffin ritual in Malaysia.

With the deity's permission, the duo participated in a well-known Malaysian ritual for removing negative energy: lying in a coffin. Rurumi admitted to feeling nervous, hearing her own heartbeat clearly as she lay down and was covered by the coffin lid. She humorously remarked on getting a preview of her future resting place.

Don't be too hasty in your actions, look at things long-term, and spend more time with your family so they don't worry.

— Money GodThe deity advises Yan Ling during the temple visit.

Beyond the coffin ritual, the "Money God" offered poignant advice to both Rurumi and Yan Ling. The deity cautioned Yan Ling against rushing and encouraged her to focus on long-term goals and spend more time with her family. Yan Ling was deeply moved, tearing up as she reflected on her family's worries and her role as a daughter.

Hearing him say that my family has always been very worried about me, I also reflect that as a daughter, I shouldn't make my parents worry!

— Yan LingYan Ling reacts emotionally to the deity's advice about her family.

Rurumi noted Yan Ling's palpable stress since the trip began, describing her as a "balloon about to pop." She felt Yan Ling's tears were a healthy release. The YouTubers also met with Malaysian influencer "Brother Malay" to sample the local durian, famously known as the "king of fruits." Rurumi, who hadn't eaten durian in 22 years, was pleasantly surprised by the Malaysian variety's nutty, creamy flavor, which refreshed her memory of the fruit. Yan Ling likened the experience of tasting different durians to wine tasting, noting each had a unique profile.

Malaysian durian has a nutty and creamy aroma, which refreshed my taste buds!

— RurumiRurumi expresses her surprise and enjoyment of Malaysian durian.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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