Hanging a Plaque
The ceremony of hanging a plaque, performed when a temple, shop, or residence is completed.
「掛匾」refers to the ceremony of hanging a plaque, typically performed upon the completion of a temple, the opening of a shop, the construction of a residence, or the bestowal of an honorary plaque. The plaque itself represents reputation, status, or divine blessing, so the timing and date of the hanging ceremony have traditionally been meticulously chosen. Selecting an auspicious day to hang the plaque is believed to ensure a smooth installation, the plaque's long-term stability, and to bring good fortune and prestige to the place or family. It is a highly symbolic inauguration or completion ceremony. Many modern shop openings or institutional unveilings still retain celebratory activities similar to 「掛匾」.