Before performing the ceremony, descendants in the family must abstain from following principles such as being vegetarian, not killing, not doing bad things within 120 days (from the day the ceremony begins).

Traditionally, the 'dam chay' is also 'cap sac' ritual.

The 'dam chay' is a major ritual of the family, all descendants must participate in the ceremony.

The shaman invites the souls of the deceased to return to the family.

Dao quan trang women prepare clothes and utensils made of colored paper to prepare for the ritual.

Dao quan trang men prepare papper houses decorated to serve the ceremony.

The shaman prepares the offerings and sets up the offerings to perform the prayers in the ritual.

The shaman is doing the procedure of inviting the deceased to return to their family.

The shaman reads the petition to heaven to clear the name and pray for the souls of the deceased.

Normally, the ritual will also include the ordination ceremony for the sons of legal age.

Part of the ritual in the ordination ceremony of the Dao quan trang people at the ceremony.

Part of the ritual in the ordination ceremony of the Dao quan trang people at the ceremony.