Description |
1 online resource (311 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates) : color illustrations |
Series |
Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong studies series |
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Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong studies series.
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Contents |
Introduction; 1. The Practices of Paper Burning; 2. Individual Workship and Personal Concerns; 3. Gratitude to the Gods, Charity for the Ghosts; 4. Remembering the Ancestors; 5. The World of Shops and Customers; 6. Learning the Trade, Learning to Craft; 7. Colors, Sounds, and Symbols: The Making of an Auspicious Object; 8. Customers and Customs; 9. Life in Paper; Notes ; Glossary; References Cited; Index |
Summary |
Throughout For Gods, Ghosts and Ancestors, paper offerings are presented as a vibrant and living tradition expressing worshippers' respect and gratitude for the gods, as well as love and concern for departed family members |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-291) and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
In |
HKU Press digital editions |
Subject |
Ancestor worship -- China -- Hong Kong.
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Funeral rites and ceremonies -- China -- Hong Kong.
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Paper work -- China -- Hong Kong.
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Rites and ceremonies -- China -- Hong Kong.
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Form |
Electronic book
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ISBN |
9622098274 (paperback) |
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9789622098275 (paperback) |
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9789882200524 (electronic bk.) |
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9882200524 (electronic bk.) |
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