For Heaven's Sake: Hong Kong's Paper Offerings for the Afterlife (Bilingual Edition)
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.
Author
Chris Gaul
ISBN
9789882372825
Publishing/Printing Date
2022-10-01
Type
Publisher
Category
Humanities, History & Geography
The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press
Type of Company
Publisher
Contact
Company Business/Copyright Contact Name
Michael Ginn
Title
Sales and Marketing Manager
Contact mail
Contact Number
(852) 39439806
Fax
(852) 26037355
Company Address
Lady Ho Tung Hall, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong
Company Website
cup.cuhk.edu.hk