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For Heaven's Sake (English/Chinese Edition)
Hong Kong's Paper Offerings for the Afterlife
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Together, the offerings reveal a vivid snapshot of the community's hopes, values, and curiosities, capturing an intimate intersection of faith and culture.
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This book will appeal to readers interested in cultural traditions, anthropology, and the intersections of spirituality and daily life, especially those curious about East Asian customs.
Discover the fascinating and moving world of Hong Kong's paper offerings for the afterlife
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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.
Explore these themes in For Heaven's Sake (English/Chinese Edition) by Chris Gaul.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9789882372825
Publisher: The Chinese University Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 31 October 2022
Country: Hong Kong
Imprint: The Chinese University Press
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 170.0mm
Height: 185.0mm
Weight: 510g
Pages: 236
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About the Author
Chris Gaul is a visual designer, writer and curator who takes a particular interest in the material culture of East Asia. He was born in Australia and over the past fifteen years has lived and worked in Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Mainland China. He studied Design and International Studies at the University of Technology and Chinese language and culture at Yunnan Normal University in Kunming and National Cheng Kung University in Tainan. In addition to working as a visual designer, he teaches at the UTS School of Design, curates exhibitions and writes and lectures on material culture and design.
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