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  • Fake foreign currencies (spiritual money). These are more in use by Chinese people, Taiwanese prefer 'eco-friendly' bamboo paper with gold or silver layers. These will be burned for ancestors or sometimes ghosts (not for gods)<br />
<br />
Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. - Aside from Tomb Sweeping Day (Qingming) and the bimonthly Bai Bai remembrance prayers, some joss paper will find its way into the coffin of a deceased person too, or it will be cremated together with the remains.
    Taiwan-Spiritual_Currency_ancestors_...jpg
  • Spiritual Currency, used for gods worship. This type of joss paper even comes with an official cash-back guarantee (plus customer service number) in case it proves not being 99% gold as stated on the leaflet. All handcrafted papers have a nice touch and feel, bearing many variances and imperfections.<br />
<br />
Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac.
    Taiwan-Spiritual_Currency_for_gods-9.jpg
  • Overview of spiritual currency for worshipping gods, ancestors and ghosts.<br />
<br />
Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac.
    Taiwan-Spiritual_Currency_gods_ances...jpg
  • The modern version of Jingyi features more sophisticated clothing, all what’s needed to dress swag in the afterlife. Classic slips of paper Jingyi with imprinted clothing, which will after burning pop up in the parallel world as real pants, shirts and shoes (yes, the imprinted scissors icon is meant for remeasuring). <br />
<br />
Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. Modern Paper slip (spiritual money) for ghosts or ancestors - meant for clothing in the afterlife. Whilst the beige paper slip is for average dress, the one with gold background is rather for a new and fancy look. - Aside from Tomb Sweeping Day (Qingming) and the bimonthly Bai Bai remembrance prayers, some joss paper will find its way into the coffin of a deceased person too, or it will be cremated together with the remains.
    Taiwan-Spiritual_Currency_ancestors_...jpg
  • Spiritual money for ancestors or ghost worship. Taiwanese prefer 'eco-friendly' bamboo paper with gold or silver layers. <br />
<br />
Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. - Aside from Tomb Sweeping Day (Qingming) and the bimonthly Bai Bai remembrance prayers, some joss paper will find its way into the coffin of a deceased person too, or it will be cremated together with the remains.
    Taiwan-Spiritual_Currency_ancestors_...jpg
  • Spiritual money for ancestors or ghost worship. Taiwanese prefer 'eco-friendly' bamboo paper with gold or silver layers. <br />
<br />
Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. - Aside from Tomb Sweeping Day (Qingming) and the bimonthly Bai Bai remembrance prayers, some joss paper will find its way into the coffin of a deceased person too, or it will be cremated together with the remains.
    Taiwan-Spiritual_Currency_ancestors_...jpg
  • Classic slips of paper Jingyi with imprinted clothing, which will after burning pop up in the parallel world as real pants, shirts and shoes (yes, the imprinted scissors icon is meant for remeasuring). The modern version of Jingyi features more sophisticated clothing, all what’s needed to dress swag in the afterlife. <br />
<br />
Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. Modern Paper slip (spiritual money) for ghosts or ancestors - meant for clothing in the afterlife. Whilst the beige paper slip is for average dress, the one with gold background is rather for a new and fancy look. - Aside from Tomb Sweeping Day (Qingming) and the bimonthly Bai Bai remembrance prayers, some joss paper will find its way into the coffin of a deceased person too, or it will be cremated together with the remains.
    Taiwan-Spiritual_Currency_ancestors_...jpg
  • Spiritual money for ancestors or ghost worship. Taiwanese prefer 'eco-friendly' bamboo paper with gold or silver layers. <br />
<br />
Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. - Aside from Tomb Sweeping Day (Qingming) and the bimonthly Bai Bai remembrance prayers, some joss paper will find its way into the coffin of a deceased person too, or it will be cremated together with the remains.
    Taiwan-Spiritual_Currency_ancestors_...jpg
  • Overview of traditional spiritual money for ancestors or ghost worship. Taiwanese prefer 'eco-friendly' bamboo paper with gold or silver layers. <br />
<br />
Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. - Aside from Tomb Sweeping Day (Qingming) and the bimonthly Bai Bai remembrance prayers, some joss paper will find its way into the coffin of a deceased person too, or it will be cremated together with the remains.
    Taiwan-Spiritual_Currency_ancestors_...jpg
  • Overview of traditional spiritual money for ancestors or ghost worship. Taiwanese prefer 'eco-friendly' bamboo paper with gold or silver layers. <br />
<br />
Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. - Aside from Tomb Sweeping Day (Qingming) and the bimonthly Bai Bai remembrance prayers, some joss paper will find its way into the coffin of a deceased person too, or it will be cremated together with the remains.
    Taiwan-Spiritual_Currency_ancestors_...jpg
  • Fake foreign currencies (spiritual money). These are more in use by Chinese people, Taiwanese prefer 'eco-friendly' bamboo paper with gold or silver layers. These will be burned for ancestors or sometimes ghosts (not for gods)<br />
<br />
Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. - Aside from Tomb Sweeping Day (Qingming) and the bimonthly Bai Bai remembrance prayers, some joss paper will find its way into the coffin of a deceased person too, or it will be cremated together with the remains.
    Taiwan-Spiritual_Currency_ancestors_...jpg
  • Fake foreign currencies (spiritual money). These are more in use by Chinese people, Taiwanese prefer 'eco-friendly' bamboo paper with gold or silver layers. These will be burned for ancestors or sometimes ghosts (not for gods)<br />
<br />
Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. - Aside from Tomb Sweeping Day (Qingming) and the bimonthly Bai Bai remembrance prayers, some joss paper will find its way into the coffin of a deceased person too, or it will be cremated together with the remains.
    Taiwan-Spiritual_Currency_ancestors_...jpg
  • Fake foreign currencies (spiritual money). These are more in use by Chinese people, Taiwanese prefer 'eco-friendly' bamboo paper with gold or silver layers. These will be burned for ancestors or sometimes ghosts (not for gods)<br />
<br />
Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. - Aside from Tomb Sweeping Day (Qingming) and the bimonthly Bai Bai remembrance prayers, some joss paper will find its way into the coffin of a deceased person too, or it will be cremated together with the remains.
    Taiwan-Spiritual_Currency_ancestors_...jpg
  • Fake foreign currencies (spiritual money). These are more in use by Chinese people, Taiwanese prefer 'eco-friendly' bamboo paper with gold or silver layers. These will be burned for ancestors or sometimes ghosts (not for gods)<br />
<br />
Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. - Aside from Tomb Sweeping Day (Qingming) and the bimonthly Bai Bai remembrance prayers, some joss paper will find its way into the coffin of a deceased person too, or it will be cremated together with the remains.
    Taiwan-Spiritual_Currency_ancestors_...jpg
  • Fake foreign currencies (spiritual money). These are more in use by Chinese people, Taiwanese prefer 'eco-friendly' bamboo paper with gold or silver layers. These will be burned for gods (mostly the 'gods of wealth')<br />
<br />
Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac.
    Taiwan-Spiritual_Currency_for_gods-1.jpg
  • Fake foreign currencies (spiritual money). These are more in use by Chinese people, Taiwanese prefer 'eco-friendly' bamboo paper with gold or silver layers. These will be burned for gods (mostly the 'gods of wealth')<br />
<br />
Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac.
    Taiwan-Spiritual_Currency_for_gods-2.jpg
  • Fake foreign currencies (spiritual money). These are more in use by Chinese people, Taiwanese prefer 'eco-friendly' bamboo paper with gold or silver layers. These will be burned for gods (mostly the 'gods of wealth')<br />
<br />
Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac.
    Taiwan-Spiritual_Currency_for_gods-3.jpg
  • Spiritual Currency for gods. Armor and horse imitation will be burned, so the gods can defeat their enemies in the other realm.<br />
<br />
Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac.
    Taiwan-Spiritual_Currency_for_gods-5.jpg
  • Spiritual Currency for gods. Armor and horse imitation will be burned, so the gods can defeat their enemies in the other realm.<br />
<br />
Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac.
    Taiwan-Spiritual_Currency_for_gods-6.jpg
  • Spiritual Currency for gods.<br />
<br />
Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac.
    Taiwan-Spiritual_Currency_for_gods-7.jpg
  • Overview of spiritual currency for worshipping gods, ancestors and ghosts.<br />
<br />
Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac.
    Taiwan-Spiritual_Currency_gods_ances...jpg
  • Overview of traditional spiritual money for ancestors or ghost worship. Taiwanese prefer 'eco-friendly' bamboo paper with gold or silver layers. <br />
<br />
Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. - Aside from Tomb Sweeping Day (Qingming) and the bimonthly Bai Bai remembrance prayers, some joss paper will find its way into the coffin of a deceased person too, or it will be cremated together with the remains.
    Taiwan-Spiritual_Currency_ancestors_...jpg
  • Fake foreign currencies (spiritual money). These are more in use by Chinese people, Taiwanese prefer 'eco-friendly' bamboo paper with gold or silver layers. These will be burned for ancestors or sometimes ghosts (not for gods)<br />
<br />
Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. - Aside from Tomb Sweeping Day (Qingming) and the bimonthly Bai Bai remembrance prayers, some joss paper will find its way into the coffin of a deceased person too, or it will be cremated together with the remains.
    Taiwan-Spiritual_Currency_ancestors_...jpg
  • Spiritual Currency (silver nuggets) for ancestors and ghosts.<br />
<br />
Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. - Aside from Tomb Sweeping Day (Qingming) and the bimonthly Bai Bai remembrance prayers, some joss paper will find its way into the coffin of a deceased person too, or it will be cremated together with the remains.
    Taiwan-Spiritual_Currency_ancestors_...jpg
  • Fake foreign currencies (spiritual money). These are more in use by Chinese people, Taiwanese prefer 'eco-friendly' bamboo paper with gold or silver layers. These will be burned for gods (mostly the 'gods of wealth')<br />
<br />
Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac.
    Taiwan-Spiritual_Currency_for_gods-4.jpg
  • Spiritual Currency, used for gods worship. This type of joss paper even comes with an official cash-back guarantee (plus customer service number) in case it proves not being 99% gold as stated on the leaflet. All handcrafted papers have a nice touch and feel, bearing many variances and imperfections.<br />
<br />
Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac.
    Taiwan-Spiritual_Currency_for_gods-1...jpg
  • Spiritual Currency for gods. The lowest value of godly currency offering.<br />
<br />
Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac.
    Taiwan-Spiritual_Currency_for_gods-1...jpg
  • Overview of traditional spiritual money for ancestors or ghost worship. Taiwanese prefer 'eco-friendly' bamboo paper with gold or silver layers. <br />
<br />
Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. - Aside from Tomb Sweeping Day (Qingming) and the bimonthly Bai Bai remembrance prayers, some joss paper will find its way into the coffin of a deceased person too, or it will be cremated together with the remains.
    Taiwan-Spiritual_Currency_ancestors_...jpg
  • Spiritual Currency (gold nuggets) for gods.<br />
<br />
Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac.
    Taiwan-Spiritual_Currency_for_gods-1...jpg
  • Spiritual currency gift - paper watch in imitation of real brand.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
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  • Spiritual gifts for the afterlife - paper gold bars replicas.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
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  • Spiritual paper gift, passport to travel around in the afterlife.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-71.jpg
  • Spiritual currency gift - paper pets<br />
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Shop of Liao Yi Chen and her daughter Liao Yi Lan, near Taipei funeral service2.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-57.jpg
  • Spiritual currency gift - paper truck with gold bars<br />
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Shop of Liao Yi Chen and her daughter Liao Yi Lan, near Taipei funeral service2.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
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  • Spiritual currency gift - paper hand granate. The son even ordered a tank, and guns for the funeral of his deceased father. Rest in Pieces?<br />
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It remains uncertain if the dead person served for the army, or if he's about to start a war in the afterlife.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
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  • Spiritual currency gift - cat house.<br />
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Shop of Liao Yi Chen and her daughter Liao Yi Lan, near Taipei funeral service2.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-31.jpg
  • Spiritual paper gift, electronic gadget kit in imitation of real brand.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
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  • Spiritual currency gift - paper watch in imitation of real brand.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
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  • Spiritual gifts for the afterlife - paper beauty care products<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-78.jpg
  • Spiritual gifts for the afterlife - paper gold bars replicas.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-73.jpg
  • Spiritual gifts for the afterlife - paper gold bars replicas.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-74.jpg
  • Spiritual gifts for the afterlife - paper gold bars replicas.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-72.jpg
  • Spiritual currency gift - paper beer in imitation of real brands like Guinesso and Buduaisar.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
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  • Spiritual currency gift - paper fashion in imitation of real brand.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
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  • Spiritual paper gift, passport to travel around in the afterlife.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-65.jpg
  • Spiritual currency gift - paper beer in imitation of real brands like Caeberrg and Sem Migel.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
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  • Spiritual currency gift - paper cigarettes (including granpa's favorite brand)<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-58.jpg
  • Spiritual currency gift - paper beer in imitation of real brands like Caeberrg and Sem Migel.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-61.jpg
  • Spiritual currency gift - paper beer in imitation of real brands like Caeberrg and Sem Migel.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-59.jpg
  • Spiritual currency gift - paper pets<br />
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Shop of Liao Yi Chen and her daughter Liao Yi Lan, near Taipei funeral service2.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
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  • Spiritual currency gift - villa including pool, garage and maids.<br />
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Shop of Liao Yi Chen and her daughter Liao Yi Lan, near Taipei funeral service2.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
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  • Spiritual currency gift - villa including pool, garage and maids.<br />
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Shop of Liao Yi Chen and her daughter Liao Yi Lan, near Taipei funeral service2.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-48.jpg
  • Spiritual currency gift - villa including pool, garage and maids.<br />
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Shop of Liao Yi Chen and her daughter Liao Yi Lan, near Taipei funeral service2.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-50.jpg
  • Spiritual currency gift woman fashion<br />
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Shop of Liao Yi Chen and her daughter Liao Yi Lan, near Taipei funeral service2.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-39.jpg
  • Spiritual currency gift woman fashion<br />
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Shop of Liao Yi Chen and her daughter Liao Yi Lan, near Taipei funeral service2.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-38.jpg
  • Spiritual currency gift woman fashion<br />
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Shop of Liao Yi Chen and her daughter Liao Yi Lan, near Taipei funeral service2.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
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  • Spiritual paper gift, Sanyo Phone including charger. <br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-35.jpg
  • Spiritual currency "gifts".<br />
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Shop of Liao Yi Chen and her daughter Liao Yi Lan, near Taipei funeral service2.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
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  • Spiritual currency gift camera replica.<br />
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Shop of Liao Yi Chen and her daughter Liao Yi Lan, near Taipei funeral service2.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-27.jpg
  • Spiritual currency gift - cat house.<br />
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Shop of Liao Yi Chen and her daughter Liao Yi Lan, near Taipei funeral service2.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-30.jpg
  • Spiritual paper gift, electronic gadget kit in imitation of real brand.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-25.jpg
  • Spiritual paper gift, lipstick and makeup.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-17.jpg
  • Spiritual paper gift, hygiene products<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-19.jpg
  • Spiritual gifts for the afterlife - fashion gadgets<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-77.jpg
  • Spiritual currency gift - paper playstation<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-69.jpg
  • Spiritual currency gift - villa including pool, garage and maids.<br />
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Shop of Liao Yi Chen and her daughter Liao Yi Lan, near Taipei funeral service2.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-51.jpg
  • Spiritual currency gift - paper hand granate. The son even ordered a tank, and guns for the funeral of his deceased father. Rest in Pieces?<br />
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It remains uncertain if the dead person served for the army, or if he's about to start a war in the afterlife.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-46.jpg
  • Spiritual currency gift - paper pets<br />
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Shop of Liao Yi Chen and her daughter Liao Yi Lan, near Taipei funeral service2.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-42.jpg
  • Spiritual currency gift - paper hand granate. The son even ordered a tank, and guns for the funeral of his deceased father. It remains if the dead person served for the army, or if he's about to start a war in the afterlife.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-43.jpg
  • Spiritual paper gift, mens fashion to dress swag in the afterlife.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-40.jpg
  • Spiritual currency gift - cat house.<br />
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Shop of Liao Yi Chen and her daughter Liao Yi Lan, near Taipei funeral service2.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-29.jpg
  • Spiritual gifts for the afterlife - accessories kit. <br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-22.jpg
  • Spiritual paper gift, hygiene products<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-18.jpg
  • Spiritual paper gift, lipstick and makeup.<br />
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Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac. Usually these paper gifts will be burned as a blessing for the deceased loved one before the body is buried (or cremated). But also during the annual Qingming (Tomb Sweeping Day) for remembrance. Through the act of burning, these gifts will be received in the parallel world.
    Taiwan-Taipei-Paper_Gifts-15.jpg
  • Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac.
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  • Across the global Chinese diaspora, burning paper offerings (joss paper) is meant to send ancestors, ghosts or gods gifts that they can use in the afterlife (elysium). Recently, traditional paper replicas of currencies, crafted bamboo paper with gold or silver layers have given way to modern items like paper electronic devices (phones/ tablets/ computers) washing machines, cars, tvs et cetera. There’s also passports with destination to ’heaven’, imitations of credit cards or membership cards for ’Star Cups’. In designated shops, devotees may even purchase fake McDonald’s products (well, even the whole McDonald’s outlet), cardboard snacks, papery cigarettes (the brand grandpa liked most), or spirits like Rémy Matrin or Hsnenesy Cognac.
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  • Pudu (Universal Salvation), Keelung City, Taiwan.<br />
> Neighborhood Pudu, led by a Taoist Priest<br />
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Ghost Month Zhongyuan Jie (or, to be politically correct ’month of wandering spirits’) is fairly celebrated across the Orient to pitty and support the roaming spirits. But the restless souls don’t crave for stacks of ghost money (joss paper) only. They’re hungry, too. Spiritual feeding highlights the essence of all Zhongyuan Pudu rites which span throughout the month. <br />
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Temples, entire neighborhoods, shop owners, markets and even large firms are setting up makeshift tables laden with all kinds of foods (at times whole pigs or goats), flower bouquets, cookie combos, crackers, cigarettes, rice wine, and soft drinks. As the old saying goes, in case there’s not enough food on offer, the spirits may be offended, which could lead to a bad year ahead. Or worse, some even believe that if the ’good brothers and sisters’ are not fed properly, they will cause trouble for one's ancestors in the parallel world. <br />
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To top it all off, a washbasin, toothpaste, and brush plus a towel in front of the offering table are awaiting the ’good brothers and sisters’ after the meal. The distinct spiritual donations thus show ghosts to be an inferior kind of ancestor, emphasizing their pitiful need for alms, just like living human beings with no kin. <br />
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After the calling a lot of hell money (joss paper/ spiritual currency) will be burned after each offering ceremony with the hope that it will materialize again for the ghosts.
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  • Pudu (Universal Salvation), Keelung City, Taiwan.<br />
> Neighborhood Pudu, led by a Taoist Priest<br />
<br />
Ghost Month Zhongyuan Jie (or, to be politically correct ’month of wandering spirits’) is fairly celebrated across the Orient to pitty and support the roaming spirits. But the restless souls don’t crave for stacks of ghost money (joss paper) only. They’re hungry, too. Spiritual feeding highlights the essence of all Zhongyuan Pudu rites which span throughout the month. <br />
<br />
Temples, entire neighborhoods, shop owners, markets and even large firms are setting up makeshift tables laden with all kinds of foods (at times whole pigs or goats), flower bouquets, cookie combos, crackers, cigarettes, rice wine, and soft drinks. As the old saying goes, in case there’s not enough food on offer, the spirits may be offended, which could lead to a bad year ahead. Or worse, some even believe that if the ’good brothers and sisters’ are not fed properly, they will cause trouble for one's ancestors in the parallel world. <br />
<br />
To top it all off, a washbasin, toothpaste, and brush plus a towel in front of the offering table are awaiting the ’good brothers and sisters’ after the meal. The distinct spiritual donations thus show ghosts to be an inferior kind of ancestor, emphasizing their pitiful need for alms, just like living human beings with no kin. <br />
<br />
After the ghost took their offerings, a lot of hell money (joss paper/ spiritual currency) will be burned with the hope that it will materialize again for the ghosts.
    Taiwan-Keelung-507.jpg
  • Pudu (Universal Salvation), Keelung City, Taiwan.<br />
> Neighborhood Pudu, led by a Taoist Priest<br />
<br />
Ghost Month Zhongyuan Jie (or, to be politically correct ’month of wandering spirits’) is fairly celebrated across the Orient to pitty and support the roaming spirits. But the restless souls don’t crave for stacks of ghost money (joss paper) only. They’re hungry, too. Spiritual feeding highlights the essence of all Zhongyuan Pudu rites which span throughout the month. <br />
<br />
Temples, entire neighborhoods, shop owners, markets and even large firms are setting up makeshift tables laden with all kinds of foods (at times whole pigs or goats), flower bouquets, cookie combos, crackers, cigarettes, rice wine, and soft drinks. As the old saying goes, in case there’s not enough food on offer, the spirits may be offended, which could lead to a bad year ahead. Or worse, some even believe that if the ’good brothers and sisters’ are not fed properly, they will cause trouble for one's ancestors in the parallel world. <br />
<br />
To top it all off, a washbasin, toothpaste, and brush plus a towel in front of the offering table are awaiting the ’good brothers and sisters’ after the meal. The distinct spiritual donations thus show ghosts to be an inferior kind of ancestor, emphasizing their pitiful need for alms, just like living human beings with no kin. <br />
<br />
After the ghost took their offerings, a lot of hell money (joss paper/ spiritual currency) will be burned with the hope that it will materialize again for the ghosts.
    Taiwan-Keelung-509.jpg
  • Pudu (Universal Salvation), Keelung City, Taiwan.<br />
> Neighborhood Pudu, led by a Taoist Priest<br />
<br />
Ghost Month Zhongyuan Jie (or, to be politically correct ’month of wandering spirits’) is fairly celebrated across the Orient to pitty and support the roaming spirits. But the restless souls don’t crave for stacks of ghost money (joss paper) only. They’re hungry, too. Spiritual feeding highlights the essence of all Zhongyuan Pudu rites which span throughout the month. <br />
<br />
Temples, entire neighborhoods, shop owners, markets and even large firms are setting up makeshift tables laden with all kinds of foods (at times whole pigs or goats), flower bouquets, cookie combos, crackers, cigarettes, rice wine, and soft drinks. As the old saying goes, in case there’s not enough food on offer, the spirits may be offended, which could lead to a bad year ahead. Or worse, some even believe that if the ’good brothers and sisters’ are not fed properly, they will cause trouble for one's ancestors in the parallel world. <br />
<br />
To top it all off, a washbasin, toothpaste, and brush plus a towel in front of the offering table are awaiting the ’good brothers and sisters’ after the meal. The distinct spiritual donations thus show ghosts to be an inferior kind of ancestor, emphasizing their pitiful need for alms, just like living human beings with no kin. <br />
<br />
After the ghost took their offerings, a lot of hell money (joss paper/ spiritual currency) will be burned with the hope that it will materialize again for the ghosts.
    Taiwan-Keelung-514.jpg
  • Pudu (Universal Salvation), Keelung City, Taiwan.<br />
> Neighborhood Pudu, led by a Taoist Priest<br />
<br />
Ghost Month Zhongyuan Jie (or, to be politically correct ’month of wandering spirits’) is fairly celebrated across the Orient to pitty and support the roaming spirits. But the restless souls don’t crave for stacks of ghost money (joss paper) only. They’re hungry, too. Spiritual feeding highlights the essence of all Zhongyuan Pudu rites which span throughout the month. <br />
<br />
Temples, entire neighborhoods, shop owners, markets and even large firms are setting up makeshift tables laden with all kinds of foods (at times whole pigs or goats), flower bouquets, cookie combos, crackers, cigarettes, rice wine, and soft drinks. As the old saying goes, in case there’s not enough food on offer, the spirits may be offended, which could lead to a bad year ahead. Or worse, some even believe that if the ’good brothers and sisters’ are not fed properly, they will cause trouble for one's ancestors in the parallel world. <br />
<br />
To top it all off, a washbasin, toothpaste, and brush plus a towel in front of the offering table are awaiting the ’good brothers and sisters’ after the meal. The distinct spiritual donations thus show ghosts to be an inferior kind of ancestor, emphasizing their pitiful need for alms, just like living human beings with no kin. <br />
<br />
After the ghost took their offerings, a lot of hell money (joss paper/ spiritual currency) will be burned with the hope that it will materialize again for the ghosts.
    Taiwan-Keelung-517.jpg
  • Pudu (Universal Salvation), Keelung City, Taiwan.<br />
> Neighborhood Pudu, led by a Taoist Priest<br />
<br />
Ghost Month Zhongyuan Jie (or, to be politically correct ’month of wandering spirits’) is fairly celebrated across the Orient to pitty and support the roaming spirits. But the restless souls don’t crave for stacks of ghost money (joss paper) only. They’re hungry, too. Spiritual feeding highlights the essence of all Zhongyuan Pudu rites which span throughout the month. <br />
<br />
Temples, entire neighborhoods, shop owners, markets and even large firms are setting up makeshift tables laden with all kinds of foods (at times whole pigs or goats), flower bouquets, cookie combos, crackers, cigarettes, rice wine, and soft drinks. As the old saying goes, in case there’s not enough food on offer, the spirits may be offended, which could lead to a bad year ahead. Or worse, some even believe that if the ’good brothers and sisters’ are not fed properly, they will cause trouble for one's ancestors in the parallel world. <br />
<br />
To top it all off, a washbasin, toothpaste, and brush plus a towel in front of the offering table are awaiting the ’good brothers and sisters’ after the meal. The distinct spiritual donations thus show ghosts to be an inferior kind of ancestor, emphasizing their pitiful need for alms, just like living human beings with no kin. <br />
<br />
After the ghost took their offerings, a lot of hell money (joss paper/ spiritual currency) will be burned with the hope that it will materialize again for the ghosts.
    Taiwan-Keelung-519.jpg
  • Pudu (Universal Salvation), Keelung City, Taiwan.<br />
> Pudu offering table of a smaller family in a side street. Only in certain regions or places like Keelung, the families still worship the ghosts individually.<br />
<br />
Ghost Month Zhongyuan Jie (or, to be politically correct ’month of wandering spirits’) is fairly celebrated across the Orient to pitty and support the roaming spirits. But the restless souls don’t crave for stacks of ghost money (joss paper) only. They’re hungry, too. Spiritual feeding highlights the essence of all Zhongyuan Pudu rites which span throughout the month. <br />
<br />
Temples, entire neighborhoods, shop owners, markets and even large firms are setting up makeshift tables laden with all kinds of foods (at times whole pigs or goats), flower bouquets, cookie combos, crackers, cigarettes, rice wine, and soft drinks. As the old saying goes, in case there’s not enough food on offer, the spirits may be offended, which could lead to a bad year ahead. Or worse, some even believe that if the ’good brothers and sisters’ are not fed properly, they will cause trouble for one's ancestors in the parallel world. <br />
<br />
To top it all off, a washbasin, toothpaste, and brush plus a towel in front of the offering table are awaiting the ’good brothers and sisters’ after the meal. The distinct spiritual donations thus show ghosts to be an inferior kind of ancestor, emphasizing their pitiful need for alms, just like living human beings with no kin. <br />
<br />
After the ghost took their offerings, a lot of hell money (joss paper/ spiritual currency) will be burned with the hope that it will materialize again for the ghosts.
    Taiwan-Keelung-532.jpg
  • Pudu (Universal Salvation), Keelung City, Taiwan.<br />
> Pudu offering table of a smaller family in a side street. Only in certain regions or places like Keelung, the families still worship the ghosts individually.<br />
<br />
Ghost Month Zhongyuan Jie (or, to be politically correct ’month of wandering spirits’) is fairly celebrated across the Orient to pitty and support the roaming spirits. But the restless souls don’t crave for stacks of ghost money (joss paper) only. They’re hungry, too. Spiritual feeding highlights the essence of all Zhongyuan Pudu rites which span throughout the month. <br />
<br />
Temples, entire neighborhoods, shop owners, markets and even large firms are setting up makeshift tables laden with all kinds of foods (at times whole pigs or goats), flower bouquets, cookie combos, crackers, cigarettes, rice wine, and soft drinks. As the old saying goes, in case there’s not enough food on offer, the spirits may be offended, which could lead to a bad year ahead. Or worse, some even believe that if the ’good brothers and sisters’ are not fed properly, they will cause trouble for one's ancestors in the parallel world. <br />
<br />
To top it all off, a washbasin, toothpaste, and brush plus a towel in front of the offering table are awaiting the ’good brothers and sisters’ after the meal. The distinct spiritual donations thus show ghosts to be an inferior kind of ancestor, emphasizing their pitiful need for alms, just like living human beings with no kin. <br />
<br />
After the ghost took their offerings, a lot of hell money (joss paper/ spiritual currency) will be burned with the hope that it will materialize again for the ghosts.
    Taiwan-Keelung-533.jpg
  • Pudu (Universal Salvation), Keelung City, Taiwan.<br />
> Pudu offering table of a smaller family in a side street. Only in certain regions or places like Keelung, the families still worship the ghosts individually.<br />
<br />
Ghost Month Zhongyuan Jie (or, to be politically correct ’month of wandering spirits’) is fairly celebrated across the Orient to pitty and support the roaming spirits. But the restless souls don’t crave for stacks of ghost money (joss paper) only. They’re hungry, too. Spiritual feeding highlights the essence of all Zhongyuan Pudu rites which span throughout the month. <br />
<br />
Temples, entire neighborhoods, shop owners, markets and even large firms are setting up makeshift tables laden with all kinds of foods (at times whole pigs or goats), flower bouquets, cookie combos, crackers, cigarettes, rice wine, and soft drinks. As the old saying goes, in case there’s not enough food on offer, the spirits may be offended, which could lead to a bad year ahead. Or worse, some even believe that if the ’good brothers and sisters’ are not fed properly, they will cause trouble for one's ancestors in the parallel world. <br />
<br />
To top it all off, a washbasin, toothpaste, and brush plus a towel in front of the offering table are awaiting the ’good brothers and sisters’ after the meal. The distinct spiritual donations thus show ghosts to be an inferior kind of ancestor, emphasizing their pitiful need for alms, just like living human beings with no kin. <br />
<br />
After the ghost took their offerings, a lot of hell money (joss paper/ spiritual currency) will be burned with the hope that it will materialize again for the ghosts.
    Taiwan-Keelung-543.jpg
  • Pudu (Universal Salvation), Keelung City, Taiwan.<br />
> Pudu offering table of a smaller family in a side street. Only in certain regions or places like Keelung, the families still worship the ghosts individually.<br />
<br />
Ghost Month Zhongyuan Jie (or, to be politically correct ’month of wandering spirits’) is fairly celebrated across the Orient to pitty and support the roaming spirits. But the restless souls don’t crave for stacks of ghost money (joss paper) only. They’re hungry, too. Spiritual feeding highlights the essence of all Zhongyuan Pudu rites which span throughout the month. <br />
<br />
Temples, entire neighborhoods, shop owners, markets and even large firms are setting up makeshift tables laden with all kinds of foods (at times whole pigs or goats), flower bouquets, cookie combos, crackers, cigarettes, rice wine, and soft drinks. As the old saying goes, in case there’s not enough food on offer, the spirits may be offended, which could lead to a bad year ahead. Or worse, some even believe that if the ’good brothers and sisters’ are not fed properly, they will cause trouble for one's ancestors in the parallel world. <br />
<br />
To top it all off, a washbasin, toothpaste, and brush plus a towel in front of the offering table are awaiting the ’good brothers and sisters’ after the meal. The distinct spiritual donations thus show ghosts to be an inferior kind of ancestor, emphasizing their pitiful need for alms, just like living human beings with no kin. <br />
<br />
After the ghost took their offerings, a lot of hell money (joss paper/ spiritual currency) will be burned with the hope that it will materialize again for the ghosts.
    Taiwan-Keelung-545.jpg
  • Pudu (Universal Salvation), Keelung City, Taiwan.<br />
> Pudu offering table of a smaller family in a side street. Only in certain regions or places like Keelung, the families still worship the ghosts individually.<br />
<br />
Ghost Month Zhongyuan Jie (or, to be politically correct ’month of wandering spirits’) is fairly celebrated across the Orient to pitty and support the roaming spirits. But the restless souls don’t crave for stacks of ghost money (joss paper) only. They’re hungry, too. Spiritual feeding highlights the essence of all Zhongyuan Pudu rites which span throughout the month. <br />
<br />
Temples, entire neighborhoods, shop owners, markets and even large firms are setting up makeshift tables laden with all kinds of foods (at times whole pigs or goats), flower bouquets, cookie combos, crackers, cigarettes, rice wine, and soft drinks. As the old saying goes, in case there’s not enough food on offer, the spirits may be offended, which could lead to a bad year ahead. Or worse, some even believe that if the ’good brothers and sisters’ are not fed properly, they will cause trouble for one's ancestors in the parallel world. <br />
<br />
To top it all off, a washbasin, toothpaste, and brush plus a towel in front of the offering table are awaiting the ’good brothers and sisters’ after the meal. The distinct spiritual donations thus show ghosts to be an inferior kind of ancestor, emphasizing their pitiful need for alms, just like living human beings with no kin. <br />
<br />
After the ghost took their offerings, a lot of hell money (joss paper/ spiritual currency) will be burned with the hope that it will materialize again for the ghosts.
    Taiwan-Keelung-547.jpg
  • Pudu (Universal Salvation), Keelung City, Taiwan.<br />
> Neighborhood Pudu, led by a Taoist Priest<br />
<br />
Ghost Month Zhongyuan Jie (or, to be politically correct ’month of wandering spirits’) is fairly celebrated across the Orient to pitty and support the roaming spirits. But the restless souls don’t crave for stacks of ghost money (joss paper) only. They’re hungry, too. Spiritual feeding highlights the essence of all Zhongyuan Pudu rites which span throughout the month. <br />
<br />
Temples, entire neighborhoods, shop owners, markets and even large firms are setting up makeshift tables laden with all kinds of foods (at times whole pigs or goats), flower bouquets, cookie combos, crackers, cigarettes, rice wine, and soft drinks. As the old saying goes, in case there’s not enough food on offer, the spirits may be offended, which could lead to a bad year ahead. Or worse, some even believe that if the ’good brothers and sisters’ are not fed properly, they will cause trouble for one's ancestors in the parallel world. <br />
<br />
To top it all off, a washbasin, toothpaste, and brush plus a towel in front of the offering table are awaiting the ’good brothers and sisters’ after the meal. The distinct spiritual donations thus show ghosts to be an inferior kind of ancestor, emphasizing their pitiful need for alms, just like living human beings with no kin. <br />
<br />
After the ghost took their offerings, a lot of hell money (joss paper/ spiritual currency) will be burned with the hope that it will materialize again for the ghosts.
    Taiwan-Keelung-561.jpg
  • Pudu (Universal Salvation), Keelung City, Taiwan.<br />
> Pudu offering table of a smaller family in a side street. Only in certain regions or places like Keelung, the families still worship the ghosts individually.<br />
<br />
Ghost Month Zhongyuan Jie (or, to be politically correct ’month of wandering spirits’) is fairly celebrated across the Orient to pitty and support the roaming spirits. But the restless souls don’t crave for stacks of ghost money (joss paper) only. They’re hungry, too. Spiritual feeding highlights the essence of all Zhongyuan Pudu rites which span throughout the month. <br />
<br />
Temples, entire neighborhoods, shop owners, markets and even large firms are setting up makeshift tables laden with all kinds of foods (at times whole pigs or goats), flower bouquets, cookie combos, crackers, cigarettes, rice wine, and soft drinks. As the old saying goes, in case there’s not enough food on offer, the spirits may be offended, which could lead to a bad year ahead. Or worse, some even believe that if the ’good brothers and sisters’ are not fed properly, they will cause trouble for one's ancestors in the parallel world. <br />
<br />
To top it all off, a washbasin, toothpaste, and brush plus a towel in front of the offering table are awaiting the ’good brothers and sisters’ after the meal. The distinct spiritual donations thus show ghosts to be an inferior kind of ancestor, emphasizing their pitiful need for alms, just like living human beings with no kin. <br />
<br />
After the ghost took their offerings, a lot of hell money (joss paper/ spiritual currency) will be burned with the hope that it will materialize again for the ghosts.
    Taiwan-Keelung-570.jpg
  • Pudu (Universal Salvation), Keelung City, Taiwan.<br />
> Neighborhood Pudu, led by a Taoist Priest. <br />
<br />
Ghost Month Zhongyuan Jie (or, to be politically correct ’month of wandering spirits’) is fairly celebrated across the Orient to pitty and support the roaming spirits. But the restless souls don’t crave for stacks of ghost money (joss paper) only. They’re hungry, too. Spiritual feeding highlights the essence of all Zhongyuan Pudu rites which span throughout the month. <br />
<br />
Temples, entire neighborhoods, shop owners, markets and even large firms are setting up makeshift tables laden with all kinds of foods (at times whole pigs or goats), flower bouquets, cookie combos, crackers, cigarettes, rice wine, and soft drinks. As the old saying goes, in case there’s not enough food on offer, the spirits may be offended, which could lead to a bad year ahead. Or worse, some even believe that if the ’good brothers and sisters’ are not fed properly, they will cause trouble for one's ancestors in the parallel world. <br />
<br />
To top it all off, a washbasin, toothpaste, and brush plus a towel in front of the offering table are awaiting the ’good brothers and sisters’ after the meal. The distinct spiritual donations thus show ghosts to be an inferior kind of ancestor, emphasizing their pitiful need for alms, just like living human beings with no kin. <br />
<br />
After the calling a lot of hell money (joss paper/ spiritual currency) will be burned after each offering ceremony with the hope that it will materialize again for the ghosts.
    Taiwan-Keelung-582.jpg
  • Pudu (Universal Salvation), Keelung City, Taiwan.<br />
> Neighborhood Pudu, led by a Taoist Priest<br />
<br />
Ghost Month Zhongyuan Jie (or, to be politically correct ’month of wandering spirits’) is fairly celebrated across the Orient to pitty and support the roaming spirits. But the restless souls don’t crave for stacks of ghost money (joss paper) only. They’re hungry, too. Spiritual feeding highlights the essence of all Zhongyuan Pudu rites which span throughout the month. <br />
<br />
Temples, entire neighborhoods, shop owners, markets and even large firms are setting up makeshift tables laden with all kinds of foods (at times whole pigs or goats), flower bouquets, cookie combos, crackers, cigarettes, rice wine, and soft drinks. As the old saying goes, in case there’s not enough food on offer, the spirits may be offended, which could lead to a bad year ahead. Or worse, some even believe that if the ’good brothers and sisters’ are not fed properly, they will cause trouble for one's ancestors in the parallel world. <br />
<br />
To top it all off, a washbasin, toothpaste, and brush plus a towel in front of the offering table are awaiting the ’good brothers and sisters’ after the meal. The distinct spiritual donations thus show ghosts to be an inferior kind of ancestor, emphasizing their pitiful need for alms, just like living human beings with no kin. <br />
<br />
After the ghost took their offerings, a lot of hell money (joss paper/ spiritual currency) will be burned with the hope that it will materialize again for the ghosts.
    Taiwan-Keelung-596.jpg
  • Pudu (Universal Salvation), Keelung City, Taiwan.<br />
> Neighborhood Pudu, led by a Taoist Priest<br />
<br />
Ghost Month Zhongyuan Jie (or, to be politically correct ’month of wandering spirits’) is fairly celebrated across the Orient to pitty and support the roaming spirits. But the restless souls don’t crave for stacks of ghost money (joss paper) only. They’re hungry, too. Spiritual feeding highlights the essence of all Zhongyuan Pudu rites which span throughout the month. <br />
<br />
Temples, entire neighborhoods, shop owners, markets and even large firms are setting up makeshift tables laden with all kinds of foods (at times whole pigs or goats), flower bouquets, cookie combos, crackers, cigarettes, rice wine, and soft drinks. As the old saying goes, in case there’s not enough food on offer, the spirits may be offended, which could lead to a bad year ahead. Or worse, some even believe that if the ’good brothers and sisters’ are not fed properly, they will cause trouble for one's ancestors in the parallel world. <br />
<br />
To top it all off, a washbasin, toothpaste, and brush plus a towel in front of the offering table are awaiting the ’good brothers and sisters’ after the meal. The distinct spiritual donations thus show ghosts to be an inferior kind of ancestor, emphasizing their pitiful need for alms, just like living human beings with no kin. <br />
<br />
After the ghost took their offerings, a lot of hell money (joss paper/ spiritual currency) will be burned with the hope that it will materialize again for the ghosts.
    Taiwan-Keelung-598.jpg
  • Pudu (Universal Salvation), Keelung City, Taiwan.<br />
> Neighborhood Pudu, led by a Taoist Priest<br />
<br />
Ghost Month Zhongyuan Jie (or, to be politically correct ’month of wandering spirits’) is fairly celebrated across the Orient to pitty and support the roaming spirits. But the restless souls don’t crave for stacks of ghost money (joss paper) only. They’re hungry, too. Spiritual feeding highlights the essence of all Zhongyuan Pudu rites which span throughout the month. <br />
<br />
Temples, entire neighborhoods, shop owners, markets and even large firms are setting up makeshift tables laden with all kinds of foods (at times whole pigs or goats), flower bouquets, cookie combos, crackers, cigarettes, rice wine, and soft drinks. As the old saying goes, in case there’s not enough food on offer, the spirits may be offended, which could lead to a bad year ahead. Or worse, some even believe that if the ’good brothers and sisters’ are not fed properly, they will cause trouble for one's ancestors in the parallel world. <br />
<br />
To top it all off, a washbasin, toothpaste, and brush plus a towel in front of the offering table are awaiting the ’good brothers and sisters’ after the meal. The distinct spiritual donations thus show ghosts to be an inferior kind of ancestor, emphasizing their pitiful need for alms, just like living human beings with no kin. <br />
<br />
After the ghost took their offerings, a lot of hell money (joss paper/ spiritual currency) will be burned with the hope that it will materialize again for the ghosts.
    Taiwan-Keelung-608.jpg
  • Pudu (Universal Salvation), Keelung City, Taiwan.<br />
> Neighborhood Pudu, led by a Taoist Priest<br />
<br />
Ghost Month Zhongyuan Jie (or, to be politically correct ’month of wandering spirits’) is fairly celebrated across the Orient to pitty and support the roaming spirits. But the restless souls don’t crave for stacks of ghost money (joss paper) only. They’re hungry, too. Spiritual feeding highlights the essence of all Zhongyuan Pudu rites which span throughout the month. <br />
<br />
Temples, entire neighborhoods, shop owners, markets and even large firms are setting up makeshift tables laden with all kinds of foods (at times whole pigs or goats), flower bouquets, cookie combos, crackers, cigarettes, rice wine, and soft drinks. As the old saying goes, in case there’s not enough food on offer, the spirits may be offended, which could lead to a bad year ahead. Or worse, some even believe that if the ’good brothers and sisters’ are not fed properly, they will cause trouble for one's ancestors in the parallel world. <br />
<br />
To top it all off, a washbasin, toothpaste, and brush plus a towel in front of the offering table are awaiting the ’good brothers and sisters’ after the meal. The distinct spiritual donations thus show ghosts to be an inferior kind of ancestor, emphasizing their pitiful need for alms, just like living human beings with no kin. <br />
<br />
After the ghost took their offerings, a lot of hell money (joss paper/ spiritual currency) will be burned with the hope that it will materialize again for the ghosts.
    Taiwan-Keelung-610.jpg
  • Pudu (Universal Salvation), Keelung City, Taiwan.<br />
> Neighborhood Pudu, led by a Taoist Priest<br />
<br />
Ghost Month Zhongyuan Jie (or, to be politically correct ’month of wandering spirits’) is fairly celebrated across the Orient to pitty and support the roaming spirits. But the restless souls don’t crave for stacks of ghost money (joss paper) only. They’re hungry, too. Spiritual feeding highlights the essence of all Zhongyuan Pudu rites which span throughout the month. <br />
<br />
Temples, entire neighborhoods, shop owners, markets and even large firms are setting up makeshift tables laden with all kinds of foods (at times whole pigs or goats), flower bouquets, cookie combos, crackers, cigarettes, rice wine, and soft drinks. As the old saying goes, in case there’s not enough food on offer, the spirits may be offended, which could lead to a bad year ahead. Or worse, some even believe that if the ’good brothers and sisters’ are not fed properly, they will cause trouble for one's ancestors in the parallel world. <br />
<br />
To top it all off, a washbasin, toothpaste, and brush plus a towel in front of the offering table are awaiting the ’good brothers and sisters’ after the meal. The distinct spiritual donations thus show ghosts to be an inferior kind of ancestor, emphasizing their pitiful need for alms, just like living human beings with no kin. <br />
<br />
After the ghost took their offerings, a lot of hell money (joss paper/ spiritual currency) will be burned with the hope that it will materialize again for the ghosts.
    Taiwan-Keelung-611.jpg
  • Pudu (Universal Salvation), Keelung City, Taiwan.<br />
> Neighborhood Pudu, led by a Taoist Priest<br />
<br />
Ghost Month Zhongyuan Jie (or, to be politically correct ’month of wandering spirits’) is fairly celebrated across the Orient to pitty and support the roaming spirits. But the restless souls don’t crave for stacks of ghost money (joss paper) only. They’re hungry, too. Spiritual feeding highlights the essence of all Zhongyuan Pudu rites which span throughout the month. <br />
<br />
Temples, entire neighborhoods, shop owners, markets and even large firms are setting up makeshift tables laden with all kinds of foods (at times whole pigs or goats), flower bouquets, cookie combos, crackers, cigarettes, rice wine, and soft drinks. As the old saying goes, in case there’s not enough food on offer, the spirits may be offended, which could lead to a bad year ahead. Or worse, some even believe that if the ’good brothers and sisters’ are not fed properly, they will cause trouble for one's ancestors in the parallel world. <br />
<br />
To top it all off, a washbasin, toothpaste, and brush plus a towel in front of the offering table are awaiting the ’good brothers and sisters’ after the meal. The distinct spiritual donations thus show ghosts to be an inferior kind of ancestor, emphasizing their pitiful need for alms, just like living human beings with no kin. <br />
<br />
After the ghost took their offerings, a lot of hell money (joss paper/ spiritual currency) will be burned with the hope that it will materialize again for the ghosts.
    Taiwan-Keelung-621.jpg
  • Pudu (Universal Salvation), Keelung City, Taiwan.<br />
> Family Pudu offering table. "fall in love" is the meaning of 90 years old granny's name who lived most of her live in Japan and came back to Keelung because of health issues where she stays now with her daughter.<br />
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<br />
<br />
Ghost Month Zhongyuan Jie (or, to be politically correct ’month of wandering spirits’) is fairly celebrated across the Orient to pitty and support the roaming spirits. But the restless souls don’t crave for stacks of ghost money (joss paper) only. They’re hungry, too. Spiritual feeding highlights the essence of all Zhongyuan Pudu rites which span throughout the month. <br />
<br />
Temples, entire neighborhoods, shop owners, markets and even large firms are setting up makeshift tables laden with all kinds of foods (at times whole pigs or goats), flower bouquets, cookie combos, crackers, cigarettes, rice wine, and soft drinks. As the old saying goes, in case there’s not enough food on offer, the spirits may be offended, which could lead to a bad year ahead. Or worse, some even believe that if the ’good brothers and sisters’ are not fed properly, they will cause trouble for one's ancestors in the parallel world. <br />
<br />
To top it all off, a washbasin, toothpaste, and brush plus a towel in front of the offering table are awaiting the ’good brothers and sisters’ after the meal. The distinct spiritual donations thus show ghosts to be an inferior kind of ancestor, emphasizing their pitiful need for alms, just like living human beings with no kin. <br />
<br />
After the ghost took their offerings, a lot of hell money (joss paper/ spiritual currency) will be burned with the hope that it will materialize again for the ghosts.
    Taiwan-Keelung-723.jpg
  • Pudu (Universal Salvation), Keelung City, Taiwan.<br />
> Family Pudu offering table. "fall in love" is the meaning of 90 years old granny's name who lived most of her live in Japan and came back to Keelung because of health issues where she stays now with her daughter.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Ghost Month Zhongyuan Jie (or, to be politically correct ’month of wandering spirits’) is fairly celebrated across the Orient to pitty and support the roaming spirits. But the restless souls don’t crave for stacks of ghost money (joss paper) only. They’re hungry, too. Spiritual feeding highlights the essence of all Zhongyuan Pudu rites which span throughout the month. <br />
<br />
Temples, entire neighborhoods, shop owners, markets and even large firms are setting up makeshift tables laden with all kinds of foods (at times whole pigs or goats), flower bouquets, cookie combos, crackers, cigarettes, rice wine, and soft drinks. As the old saying goes, in case there’s not enough food on offer, the spirits may be offended, which could lead to a bad year ahead. Or worse, some even believe that if the ’good brothers and sisters’ are not fed properly, they will cause trouble for one's ancestors in the parallel world. <br />
<br />
To top it all off, a washbasin, toothpaste, and brush plus a towel in front of the offering table are awaiting the ’good brothers and sisters’ after the meal. The distinct spiritual donations thus show ghosts to be an inferior kind of ancestor, emphasizing their pitiful need for alms, just like living human beings with no kin. <br />
<br />
After the ghost took their offerings, a lot of hell money (joss paper/ spiritual currency) will be burned with the hope that it will materialize again for the ghosts.
    Taiwan-Keelung-728.jpg
  • Pudu (Universal Salvation), Keelung City, Taiwan.<br />
> Neighborhood Pudu of a whole block.<br />
<br />
Ghost Month Zhongyuan Jie (or, to be politically correct ’month of wandering spirits’) is fairly celebrated across the Orient to pitty and support the roaming spirits. But the restless souls don’t crave for stacks of ghost money (joss paper) only. They’re hungry, too. Spiritual feeding highlights the essence of all Zhongyuan Pudu rites which span throughout the month. <br />
<br />
Temples, entire neighborhoods, shop owners, markets and even large firms are setting up makeshift tables laden with all kinds of foods (at times whole pigs or goats), flower bouquets, cookie combos, crackers, cigarettes, rice wine, and soft drinks. As the old saying goes, in case there’s not enough food on offer, the spirits may be offended, which could lead to a bad year ahead. Or worse, some even believe that if the ’good brothers and sisters’ are not fed properly, they will cause trouble for one's ancestors in the parallel world. <br />
<br />
To top it all off, a washbasin, toothpaste, and brush plus a towel in front of the offering table are awaiting the ’good brothers and sisters’ after the meal. The distinct spiritual donations thus show ghosts to be an inferior kind of ancestor, emphasizing their pitiful need for alms, just like living human beings with no kin. <br />
<br />
After the calling a lot of hell money (joss paper/ spiritual currency) will be burned after each offering ceremony with the hope that it will materialize again for the ghosts.
    Taiwan-Keelung-739.jpg
  • Pudu (Universal Salvation), Keelung City, Taiwan.<br />
> Neighborhood Pudu of a whole block.<br />
<br />
Ghost Month Zhongyuan Jie (or, to be politically correct ’month of wandering spirits’) is fairly celebrated across the Orient to pitty and support the roaming spirits. But the restless souls don’t crave for stacks of ghost money (joss paper) only. They’re hungry, too. Spiritual feeding highlights the essence of all Zhongyuan Pudu rites which span throughout the month. <br />
<br />
Temples, entire neighborhoods, shop owners, markets and even large firms are setting up makeshift tables laden with all kinds of foods (at times whole pigs or goats), flower bouquets, cookie combos, crackers, cigarettes, rice wine, and soft drinks. As the old saying goes, in case there’s not enough food on offer, the spirits may be offended, which could lead to a bad year ahead. Or worse, some even believe that if the ’good brothers and sisters’ are not fed properly, they will cause trouble for one's ancestors in the parallel world. <br />
<br />
To top it all off, a washbasin, toothpaste, and brush plus a towel in front of the offering table are awaiting the ’good brothers and sisters’ after the meal. The distinct spiritual donations thus show ghosts to be an inferior kind of ancestor, emphasizing their pitiful need for alms, just like living human beings with no kin. <br />
<br />
After the calling a lot of hell money (joss paper/ spiritual currency) will be burned after each offering ceremony with the hope that it will materialize again for the ghosts.
    Taiwan-Keelung-744.jpg
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