{"id":2693,"date":"2011-01-23T10:50:09","date_gmt":"2011-01-23T03:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/?p=2693"},"modified":"2016-01-29T09:36:26","modified_gmt":"2016-01-29T09:36:26","slug":"incense-sticks-southeast-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/en\/incense-sticks-southeast-asia\/","title":{"rendered":"Appease the Spirits in Southeast Asia with Incense Sticks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Incense sticks are as synonymous with Southeast Asia as the temples that decorate the region. You will see them just about anywhere. The aforementioned temples are one such place you\u2019ll see them. You will also see them in homes and businesses, emitting that distinctive aroma and creating that exotic and \u2018Asian\u2019 mood. But what are they used for? Why are they burned where they are burned?<\/p>\n<p>One such event incense sticks are used for is at religious ceremonies. This stems back from biblical times where civilizations like the Sumerians, Babylonians and ancient Egyptians use incense to not only mask unpleasant odors but to also drive away demons and gratify the presence of gods. This idea is similar in Asian cultures as well, as it is reputed as being a method of purifying the surroundings and bringing forth an assembly of gods and spirits.<\/p>\n<p>Many believe incense sticks are burned regularly. This is not true. There must be a purpose for burning them, whether it is to respect deceased elders or for spiritual blessings. Undedicated burning of incense sticks are believed to attract unwanted spirits who would consume the smoke and ruin the family\u2019s fortunes.<\/p>\n<p>So, now you have some idea about the use of incense in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/travel\/tours\/\" target=\"_blank\">Southeast Asia<\/a>. You are more than welcome to practice the burning of incense and pay your respects to the spirits.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/travel\/hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.exotravel.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/GEN-Incense-Sticks-Burning.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2694\" title=\"GEN Incense Sticks Burning\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/GEN-Incense-Sticks-Burning.jpg\"  width=\"266\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/GEN-Incense-Sticks-Burning.jpg 266w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/GEN-Incense-Sticks-Burning-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Incense sticks are as synonymous with Southeast Asia as the temples that decorate the region. 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