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What's the name of the money accompanying the ceremony?
There are different names for gift money, such as silk gold, larkin, gift money, libation, wreath money and so on.

In the traditional customs of China, there are many names of money that accompany the ceremony. First of all, silk money refers to the gift money given at the funeral, which originated in the period when people were not rich. People attending the funeral will send money to relatives and friends at one time to help them deal with the funeral expenses. The word "silk" in the word "silk gold" refers to the general name of silk fabrics. Ancient silk fabrics are precious items, so "silk gold" refers to money in general. Secondly, it is to pull money or gift money. In the rural areas of Northeast China, white wedding events are collectively referred to as gift money. The money sent by relatives is called "gift folding" or "gift", and the money sent by friends or villagers is called paper gift or silk gold, commonly known as white bag. In addition, there is a libation ceremony, which refers to the property or gift money given to commemorate the deceased, aiming at expressing respect and commemoration for the deceased and also helping family members to alleviate economic pressure. Finally, wreath money refers to the expenses or gifts paid when sending wreaths to the deceased to express their memory and respect for the deceased.