人间冥烟--香港纸扎文化 │ 高峰 │ 中文大学 │ 9789882372825

A bilingual photo book on Hong Kong's paper offerings for the afterlife

• The world of paper offerings is a microcosm of Hong Kong that reflects the city's aspirations, obsessions and desires.

• Featuring 134 paper offerings with texts in both Chinese and English.

• Find everything you could want for a happy afterlife, from everyday needs to extravagant luxuries.

•   Capturing Hong Kong's undying love and devotion.

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.

在纸扎的花花世界里，祭品的形态和种类五花八门：日常用品从一把伞、一笼点心到一张八达通 ；抑或是亿元纸钞、豪华别墅与配备司机的轿车等奢侈品......祭祀者总能从林林总总的设计和款式中找到最切合逝者的祭品——每件纸扎品都代表着跨越阴阳的亲密牵绊。纸扎世界也是香港的缩影，反映了这个城市的向往、执迷和信念。纸扎一件烧、一件现，化作烟缕穿越人间与冥界，在另一个国度建构一个更丰富多彩的香港。