Jiao (Daoist Ritual)

Jiao is a traditional Daoist ritual offering, often performed to honor deities, spirits, or ancestors, and to promote harmony between heaven, earth, and humanity. Typically involving elaborate ceremonies, it includes offerings of food, incense, and symbolic items, along with invocations and prayers led by Daoist priests. The ritual aims to cultivate spiritual blessing, ensure societal well-being, and align participants with celestial forces. Jiao ceremonies are deeply rooted in Daoist cosmology and emphasize reverence for divine entities, fostering a sense of spiritual connection and harmony within the community.