Cars, Shoes, Houses, Money and More Sent Up in Smoke
Stacy
Posted On 05/13/2024 10:23:51
Indonesia | Jakarta | Chinatown | Ira Lathief | Incense Paper | Joss Paper | Tradition | Culture | Chinese Ancestral Worship | Afterlife | Walking Tour
Paper replicas of cars, shoes, bags, houses, money and so many more every day items are an important part of Chinese worship. Known as joss paper (or incense paper), these paper replicas are purchased for burning in ceremonies worshipping Chinese ancestors. Whether the item is a replica of something that the deceased loved, yearned for, dreamt about or appreciated, sending the item up in smoke is a way to ensure that they have all that they may want or need in the afterlife.
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Although we sometimes enjoy exploring on our own, when we choose guided tours, we learn so much more about the history and culture. Our Jakarta private guide, Ira Lathief, brought us into a shop in Chinatown and we learned more in 15 minutes than I've probably learned in any Chinatown that we have previously visited. Getting an understanding of the "burning ceremonies" dedicated to ancestors was truly fascinating!
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