Shanghai Silver Ingots (上海錫箔 / 老城隍廟錫箔)

Honour your ancestors with these traditional joss paper offerings. Item is a pack of traditional Shanghai Silver Ingots 上海錫箔 or 老城隍廟錫箔 traditionally used in Chinese folk customs and religious rituals, particularly for ancestor worship, funerals, and temple ceremonies. The foil, which is often made of a paper base with a metallic (tin or gold-colored) coating, is typically burned as a symbolic offering to the deceased or deities.

Significance of Ancestral Offering in Chinese Culture

In Chinese culture, ancestral worship is a deeply rooted tradition that emphasises the importance of honouring and remembering one's ancestors. Offering bags or boxes are used during ceremonies to present symbolic gifts such as clothing, money, and other items that the ancestors may need in the afterlife. These offerings are a way for the living to show their respect, gratitude, and filial piety, ensuring that the spirits of the ancestors are well cared for and continue to bless the family.

The practice of ancestral offering is a symbolic gesture that represents the continuation of family bonds and the enduring connection between the living and the deceased. 

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