Photo and story from Southern Metropolis News, summarized and translated by CDT:
One glorious funeral lasted two hours in Jiazi County, Lufeng City of Guangdong. It was for the mother of the local highway bureau chief, Mr Xie. About 3000 people attended the funeral and made a 1000-meter-long line, which blocked two main streets. Firecrackers went off nonstop and banners were swaying. Shops along the main streets were not even able to serve the customers. It is said many local residents joined the funeral and handed over their red envelopes with cash in order to establish good relations with Mr Xie, whose power might be helpful in the future.
[Image: The funeral team marched on the streets with banners mourning Mr Xie’s mother.]
