Description
Joss Paper – Welcoming the Kitchen God is traditional ceremonial paper used in Vietnamese and East Asian customs to welcome the Kitchen God (Ong Tao). It is part of long-held cultural and ancestral worship traditions observed during Tet and other occasions.
- Type: ceremonial joss paper (giay cung / vang ma)
- Occasion: welcoming the Kitchen God (don Ong Tao)
- Use: traditional worship and ancestral ceremonies
How it is used: Joss paper is arranged on the family altar as part of the customary offering when welcoming 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 don Ong Tao dung trong phong tuc tho cung cua nguoi Viet va Dong A khi don Ong Tao, thuong vao dip 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?
It is ceremonial joss paper for welcoming the Kitchen God. / La giay cung de don Ong Tao.
When is it used? / Dung khi nao?
Often during Tet and traditional worship occasions. / Thuong vao dip Tet va le cung truyen thong.
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.
