Our future neighbors from India were dressed in their finery today for a ritual which they do before the start of construction.
And they left a tray of fruits, flower and small gifts on our door which they asked for us to take because according to them, its a practice they do in India.
I am going to love having an indian neighbors. More trays of goodies please. 
Philippines has rituals or beliefs also when it comes to constructions like placing coins and chicken blood on the foundations. My parents would know more about these things in detail.
I remember vaguely about seeing coins on our stairs in Philippines but I did not do anything when we have our house built in Germany. I have no culture at all. 
Do you know and do any rituals?
Greetings,
Karlota
