Taiwan - Taipei - Funeral Rites
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In one of Taipei's funeral parlors. The last day of 7 days of funeral rites, when the gifts are burned accompanied by the blessings of a monk.
"We believe that we’ll move on to another place after we die, but according to our faith we can’t take any possessions along" explains Neo, who is attending his uncle's funeral in Taipei City. A few moments later, he & his clan pay their last tribute to the deceased, whilst a detailed replica of a two-storey mansion complete with paper maids, a lounger and the latest version of a petite Lonely Planet’s guide to ’Germany’, plus an extravagant car, go up in flames. Besides, towers of joss paper follow the villa into the fire, ensuring the spirit will enjoy a kickstart into a lavish afterlife.
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- Claudio Sieber
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