ived as much from the Рfood and water of the native place as from the culture and dialect—in fact, Рthe intake of foreign food resulted in linguistic and even spiritual destruction. РIn the sojourning condition, native-place identity was invoked less as a Рbirthright than as a delicate plant which demanded constant cultivation. РExpressions of the importance of connection with the native place for the Рliving were mirrored in the spiritual realm. There were two types of huiguan: Рyang huiguan , for the living; and yin huiguan , for the dead. Serving the Рdead in the manner that yang huiguan served the living, yin huiguan were Рbuilt in burial grounds where they housed coffins, comforting and uniting the Рsojourning souls.[11]РEven gods who were away from their native place were believed to
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