"The purpose of releasing water lanterns is to illuminate the waterways for the lonely souls on the water and bring them to land, so the ghosts on both land and water tan co-exist in peace.

　　After the lantern heads are released, the paper house and paper money in it are burned and flowed to the sea. It is a long held belief that the farther the lantern head floats, the more prosperous the Family is to become. Therefore, lantern heads are often released during ebbing onto the expansive sea, hoping they will sail faraway to invite the good brothers on the water.