Description
Joss Paper – Send Off the Kitchen God is traditional ceremonial paper used in Vietnamese and East Asian customs to see off the Kitchen God (tien Ong Tao) as he returns to heaven, a ritual commonly observed before Tet.
- Type: ceremonial joss paper (giay cung / vang ma)
- Occasion: sending off the Kitchen God (tien Ong Tao)
- Use: traditional worship and ancestral ceremonies
How it is used: Arranged on the family altar as part of the customary offering when sending off the Kitchen God. Please follow your own family or local customs.
Storage: Keep flat in a cool, dry place away from moisture and open flame until use.
Giay cung tien Ong Tao dung trong phong tuc tho cung khi tien Ong Tao ve troi, thuong truoc Tet. Bay tren ban tho theo phong tuc gia dinh. Bao quan noi kho mat, tranh am va lua.
What is this used for? / Dung de lam gi?
Ceremonial joss paper for sending off the Kitchen God. / Giay cung de tien Ong Tao.
When is it used? / Dung khi nao?
Commonly before Tet. / Thuong truoc dip Tet.
How do I store it? / Bao quan ra sao?
Keep flat in a cool, dry place away from flame. / De phang noi kho mat, tranh lua.
