For Heaven's Sake - Hong Kong's Paper Offerings for the Afterlife
Author(s): Chris Gaul (Translator); Yoyo Chan (Translator)
Discover the fascinating and moving world of Hong Kong's paper offerings for the afterlife. These care packages for lost loved ones and ancestors in the next life include everything from creature comforts and simple everyday needs, to extravagant luxuries and curious fancies. Individually, each offering is a touching manifestation of love and devotion. Together, they form a microcosm of Hong Kong's aspirations, obsessions, and desires.
Product Information
General Fields
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- : Columbia University Press
- : Columbia University Press
- : 01 February 2023
- : books
Special Fields
- : Chris Gaul (Translator); Yoyo Chan (Translator)
- : Hardback
- : 236