(Baonghean.vn) - With the full moon of the seventh lunar month approaching, markets in Vinh City are bustling with preparations, especially the stalls selling votive paper.
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| Photo: Quang An |
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| According to tradition, the 15th day of the seventh lunar month is an important occasion for descendants to show respect to their ancestors and offer prayers to the departed. Therefore, many families pay close attention to offerings and paper money during this time, with a large quantity purchased. Paper offerings come in a wide variety, with affordable items including fabric, clothing, hats, shoes, and gold paper money. (Photo: Phuong Thuy) |
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| However, it is concerning that these paper offerings now include models that are quite "out of sync" with traditional spiritual beliefs, and are sold at high prices; such as this SH 150 motorbike model priced at over 70,000 VND. (Photo: Quang An) |
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| There are even model cars priced at hundreds of thousands of dong. Photo: Phuong Thuy |
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| Paper cars and electric fans are purchased by vendors to sell to consumers. Photo: Phuong Thuy |
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| These paper-made mobile phones look... just like the real thing. Photo: Phuong Thuy |
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| Both sellers and buyers believe that whatever is used in life should be needed in death, hence the diverse market for votive offerings. However, buying too many votive offerings to burn poses a risk of environmental pollution and wastes money. Perhaps sincerity and devotion to loved ones and the deceased are the most important things. Photo: Quang An |
Quang An - Phuong Thuy
