For Heaven's Sake Mortal Smoke

In the vibrant world of paper effigies, offerings come in a myriad of forms and types: everyday items ranging from an umbrella, a basket of dim sum, to an Octopus card; or luxury goods such as billion-dollar banknotes,豪华别墅 (luxury villas), and chauffeur-driven cars. Mourners can always find the most suitable offerings for the deceased from the wide array of designs and styles – each paper effigy represents an intimate bond that transcends the living and the dead. The world of paper effigies also serves as a microcosm of Hong Kong, reflecting the city's aspirations, obsessions, and beliefs. Each paper offering, once burned, materializes in the afterlife, transforming into wisps of smoke that travel between the human world and the underworld, constructing a more colorful Hong Kong in another realm.